ABC NewsMail - Afternoon Edition

NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 23 Feb, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Flooding death toll rises as NSW towns evacuated Flooding forces evacuations in parts of northern NSW as the discovery of a man's body raises the death toll to two. More » Pentagon grounds F-35 fighter jet fleet Pistorius granted bail over girlfriend's death Humphries toppled from ACT Liberal Senate ticket Lung cancer deaths take lead spot for women Grandstand Live: February 23 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 » Tweeting in the age of condemnation 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? Just In More Just In » Customs seize heroin, ephedrine at airport Authorities say they have seized almost 20 kilograms of heroin and ephedrine at Sydney Airport in the past week. More » Train passengers trapped in wild weather for 17hrs Italian parties make final pitch ahead of election Labor plans changes to 457 visa conditions Vic Government backs Legal Aid over funding cuts Lung cancer deaths take lead spot for women Humphries toppled from ACT Liberal Senate ticket Pentagon grounds F-35 fighter jet fleet Swimming coach pleads guilty to child sex abuse Cardinal calls for priests to be allowed to marry World More World » Italian parties make final pitch ahead of election Political parties in Italy have held their final campaign rallies ahead of Sunday's elections. More » Pentagon grounds F-35 fighter jet fleet Cardinal calls for priests to be allowed to marry Underground tanks leak nuclear waste in US Japan vows it won't tolerate Senkaku challenges India admits it was warned of terrorist attacks Business More Business » Ten board sacks Warburton as chief By business editor Peter Ryan In a new crisis for the Ten Network, the company's board has sacked James Warburton as chief executive. More » Upbeat Reserve testimony drives dollar higher Billabong profits wiped out by write-downs Banks help market claw back losses Santos shares rise despite profit dip Swan promises rigorous audit of election policies Politics More Politics » Italian parties make final pitch ahead of election Political parties in Italy have held their final campaign rallies ahead of Sunday's elections. More » Labor plans changes to 457 visa conditions Vic Government backs Legal Aid over funding cuts Humphries toppled from ACT Liberal Senate ticket Whaling no risk to relationship with Australia: Japan Sport More Sport » Grandstand Live: February 23 Grandstand takes you around the grounds with updates from Super Rugby, A-League, the first Test in Chennai and more. More » Storm beat Leeds in World Club Challenge Brilliant Clarke guides Aussie recovery Brumbies rise to see off Rebels Pistorius granted bail over girlfriend's death Day stays alive in Arizona 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 » Underground tanks leak nuclear waste in US At least six underground tanks containing nuclear waste in the north-western US state of Washington are leaking, but a spokeswoman says there is no imminent threat to public health. More » Whaling no risk to relationship with Australia: Japan Wine industry leading way on climate adaptation Japan denies whaling season is over Japan halts whale hunt after Sea Shepherd clashes 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. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2012 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters