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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 22 Feb, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Swimmers own up to Stilnox use James Magnussen and his relay team-mates have admitted to using Stilnox and behaving inappropriately at a pre-Olympic bonding session last year. More » Big wet and wind arrives in northern NSW Billabong profits wiped out by write-downs Hospital under fire after woman delivers own baby Parents paying off bullying Sydney bikies Upbeat Reserve testimony drives dollar higher More Analysis » Tax concessions make for super hypocrisy "Hands off my super!" is the rallying cry from Australians outraged at suggestions the Government may announce cuts in tax concessions in this year's budget. It may be a sign of how strongly people feel about protecting their nest eggs but it also points to just how warped the debate on superannuation policy has become. Tax concessions on superannuation cost the Government $32 billion this year. That makes it worth asking whether it is money well spent. More » Another week, another political show stopper Racism should be called as it is Spoonful of sugar can take dietary guidelines down No need for Asian Century panic Business attitude to environment depends on bottom line Is tightening Senate nomination rules undemocratic? Greens in 2013: between a rock and a hard place An imminent assassin or Gillard's final shield? Revenge is not so sweet Just In More Just In » Billabong profits wiped out by write-downs By finance reporter Rebecca Hyam Troubled surfwear retailer Billabong has reported a $536.6 million half-year loss on massive write-downs. More » If Labor goes, Gonski goes with us: Gillard Australia off to strong start in Chennai Man jailed for orphanage child sex crimes Big wet and wind arrives in northern NSW Swimmers own up to Stilnox use Man jailed for soup can extortion bid Iran moves to speed up nuclear program Former English Ballet boss to head Opera Australia Wine industry leading way on climate adaptation World More World » Australia off to strong start in Chennai Australia got off to a strong start after wining the toss in Chennai and electing to bat, notching up 50 from the first 10 overs. More » Iran moves to speed up nuclear program Strangers turn out for British marine's funeral Drive-by shooting leaves three dead in Vegas Lead detective dumped from Pistorius case Deadly bomb attacks hit Indian city of Hyderabad Business More Business » Upbeat Reserve testimony drives dollar higher By online business reporter Michael Janda The Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens has pushed the Australian dollar half a cent higher with his most upbeat commentary in months. More » Billabong profits wiped out by write-downs Santos shares rise despite profit dip Swan promises rigorous audit of election policies New figures show predicament of working poor Politics More Politics » If Labor goes, Gonski goes with us: Gillard By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen Julia Gillard says the chance to reform school funding will be lost if the Coalition wins government. More » NT push for gas pipeline link with Queensland Hospital under fire after woman delivers own baby Swan promises rigorous audit of election policies Maralinga veterans in last-ditch bid for compensation Sport More Sport » Swimmers own up to Stilnox use James Magnussen and his relay team-mates have admitted to using Stilnox and behaving inappropriately at a pre-Olympic bonding session last year. More » Australia off to strong start in Chennai Day finishes off win at snow-hit Match Play Lead detective dumped from Pistorius case Stosur bows out of Dubai Open Hepburn retains world pursuit title Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Chemicals in household items linked to cancer By Jennifer Macey The United Nations has released a list of about 800 chemicals, many used in household products, that could damage the human hormone system. More » Russia halts search for meteorite in stricken region Russia cleans up after meteor blast Asteroid whizzes safely past Earth Zombie apocalypse hoax exposes flaws in system Environment More Environment » Wine industry leading way on climate adaptation A study finds some Australian wine producers leading the world in preparing for future climate change. More » Japan denies whaling season is over Japan halts whale hunt after Sea Shepherd clashes Consumers 'paying twice' as carbon emitters compensated Burke defends record after Greens cut ties 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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