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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 04 Oct, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Turkey shells Syria after deadly attack By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown, wires Turkey's military has struck targets in Syria in retaliation for cross-border fire that killed five Turkish nationals including a mother and her children. More » Former HSU boss likely to be charged Authorities prepare to recover bodies from plane crash Sisters in custody dispute leave Australia Obama, Romney gear up for first debate Missing NSW boy found Slipper and Ashby's mediation fails Carr says Jones comment 'indecent' Stolen Generation warning as kids removed Government urged to stop dental scheme closure More Analysis » The truth is we're probably not very nice The truth of it is that we're probably not very nice. In the past we lacked the instant access to an audience that makes it plain. Our ill-judged moments of black, marginal humour, our viciousness and snark were wasted on muttered internal dialogue and idle unheard sniping between friends. This, then, is the true glory of this age of connectedness ... that now we are all made plain. More » As the mining boom ends, the housing boom begins Can Romney still win? It's debatable A little respect: attracting top teachers is not rocket science Monetary policy is losing its power The allure of conservative victimhood Car sales as a speedo check for the economy Lost in translation: the pitfalls of global branding Environmental absolution one greenwash at a time High stakes: the politics of Chinese investment Just In More Just In » Former HSU boss likely to be charged By Simon Frazer The former head of the HSU East branch, Michael Williamson, goes to a Sydney police station where he is likely to be charged over allegations of nepotism. More » 'Black widow' charged over alleged poisoning Gas hub footprint steps on dinosaur toes Fair Work issues social media warning Missing NSW boy found Australia helps bust global bogus virus scam Murray warns of Greece-style downturn Guarantors seek to halt Assange bail payout Sisters in custody dispute leave Australia Obama, Romney gear up for first debate World More World » Obama, Romney gear up for first debate By North America correspondent Craig McMurtrie, wires US president Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are making final preparations for their first televised debate showdown, just 33 days before American voters decide their fates. More » Turkey shells Syria after deadly attack Dozens killed in Aleppo bomb blasts Protests erupt in Iran as currency plunges 1,000 secret papers found in Vatican butler's flat Business More Business » Trade deficit blows out above $2bn By online business reporter Michael Janda Australia's trade deficit has blown out to more than $2 billion, the worst monthly result in more than four years. More » Murray warns of Greece-style downturn Head of struggling Fairfax sees pay top $2m Fortescue granted leave for mining tax case Gay sold shares after meeting doctor, court hears Mining dip starting to weigh on services sector Politics More Politics » Government urged to stop dental scheme closure By Matt Wordsworth There are growing calls for the Federal Government to stop the planned closure of the Chronic Disease Dental Scheme. More » Mary Jo Fisher pleads guilty to shoplifting Gillard refuses to be drawn on Jones controversy Doctor internship stoush hits dead end Heckler ejected as Howard sings China's praises Sport More Sport » Balotelli salvages fortuitous draw for City Mario Balotelli's last-minute penalty secured Manchester City a 1-1 UEFA Champions League draw with Borussia Dortmund that it scarcely deserved. More » Giants set to announce Sheedy succession Graham to contest bite charge Pearce to join Dockers Bunyodkor ousts Adelaide in extra-time thriller Pietersen back in England fold after apology Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Farmers urged to embrace algae crops By Eloise Fuss Farmers used to growing grain or raising livestock are being urged to consider algae as a farm crop. More » Outback Qld goes it alone for high-speed internet Apple apologises for mapping application Tech industry invests to meet need for speed Plastic pollution invades the last frontier Environment More Environment » Burke pledges to do more for dying reef By Stephanie Smail The Federal Government has promised to do more to protect the Great Barrier Reef after a report revealed that more than half of it had disappeared in the last 27 years. More » Wrecked NZ ship's owners reach settlement Environmentalists call for action on rivers Plastic pollution invades the last frontier Before and after: Arctic sea ice in 1984 and 2012 About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. 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