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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 24 Feb, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Thousands cut off as rivers peak More than 10,000 people on the New South Wales north coast remain cut off by floodwaters, though the worst of the crisis appears to be over. More » Father swims through floodwater to reach stranded family Gillard unveils $1.1b school reading blitz Police to speak to missing woman's husband Banksy graffiti pulled from auction Fans injured after fiery NASCAR accident 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 » Big wet prompts SE Qld dam releases Dam operator Seqwater will increase releases from south-east Queensland catchments in preparation for heavy rain in the region. More » Greens welcome new Liberal Senate candidate Banksy graffiti pulled from auction Greens to push for single-parent payment boost Doctor Who Dalek designer Cusick dies North Korea warns of destruction over war drills Gillard unveils $1.1b school reading blitz Fans injured after fiery NASCAR accident Child killed by car in driveway Three injured in fiery Melbourne crash World More World » Banksy graffiti pulled from auction A work by renowned British graffiti artist Banksy has been withdrawn from auction in Miami amid controversy over its removal from a wall in London. More » Doctor Who Dalek designer Cusick dies North Korea warns of destruction over war drills Fans injured after fiery NASCAR accident Vatican criticises media over 'damaging' stories Rafael stunner puts Man Utd 15 clear in EPL Business More Business » UK loses top credit rating By Europe correspondent Philip Williams Ratings agency Moody's has downgraded the UK's credit rating from Aaa to Aa1. More » Ten board sacks Warburton as chief EU predicts recession to continue through 2013 Upbeat Reserve testimony drives dollar higher Billabong profits wiped out by write-downs Santos shares rise despite profit dip Politics More Politics » Greens to push for single-parent payment boost The Greens are proposing single parents receive an increase to their welfare payments of up to $127 a week. More » Gillard unveils $1.1b school reading blitz Baillieu plans to go it alone on education funding Italian parties make final pitch ahead of election Labor plans changes to 457 visa conditions Sport More Sport » Grandstand Live: February 24 Follow Grandstand's live updates including A-League and the third day of the first Test between Australia and India. More » Fans injured after fiery NASCAR accident Reverse swing could see Indians fall: Pattinson Rafael stunner puts Man Utd 15 clear in EPL Warriors claim epic Shield win Day into Match Play semis after impressive wins 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 » Big wet prompts SE Qld dam releases Dam operator Seqwater will increase releases from south-east Queensland catchments in preparation for heavy rain in the region. 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