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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 25 Feb, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Barba stood down to deal with his demons The Canterbury Bulldogs have stood down star full-back Ben Barba indefinitely while he deals with numerous personal problems. More » School children rescued as flash flood strands bus Surgeon contributed to lap-band patient's death: coroner Senators look to curb ballooning ballot papers Floods spark manta ray feeding frenzy More Analysis » With nothing to lose, it's time to eat the rich For months critics have been complaining that the Gillard Government lacks a narrative - a simple story that defines what it is and where it wants to go. But last week it appeared that the Prime Mister had come up with one, or at least the one she intends to take to the election. And it can be summed up in three words: eat the rich. But if Gillard and Swan want their vision of a fairer Australia to be taken seriously, they'll have to be prepared to cut down a few tall poppies for starters. More » Swim team shamed over our broader cultural flaws Oscar has a lesson for Australian film The European debt crisis is not over Jobs plan sees sense in fostering local innovation Tax concessions make for super hypocrisy 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 Just In More Just In » Senators look to curb ballooning ballot papers By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen Short of issuing voters with a magnifying glass, something needs to change.  More » Man burnt in Gold Coast explosion China manufacturing slowdown dents dollar Man fails to front inquest into carer's death Police speak to Gold Coast man over missing wife Sea Shepherd 'outnumbered' in whale hunt campaign Toddler falls from third-storey window Asbestos fears for town hit by freak storm Barba stood down to deal with his demons Gillard stands firm in school funding row World More World » China manufacturing slowdown dents dollar By online business reporter Michael Janda A key private measure of the Chinese manufacturing industry has posted its worst reading in four months, denting demand for the Australian dollar. More » Sea Shepherd 'outnumbered' in whale hunt campaign As it happened: Academy Awards 2013 Affleck and Spielberg set for Oscars duel US troops ordered out of Afghan province South Korea swears in first female president Business More Business » China manufacturing slowdown dents dollar By online business reporter Michael Janda A key private measure of the Chinese manufacturing industry has posted its worst reading in four months, denting demand for the Australian dollar. More » Caltex boosts profit on rising refining margins Chevron set to take Beach gas stake Qantas director quits amid Italian probe Union says QBE planning to send jobs offshore Employers say 457 visa changes not backed by evidence Politics More Politics » Senators look to curb ballooning ballot papers By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen Short of issuing voters with a magnifying glass, something needs to change.  More » Greens to push for single-parent payment boost Gillard unveils $1.1b school reading blitz Baillieu plans to go it alone on education funding Italian parties make final pitch ahead of election Sport More Sport » Barba stood down to deal with his demons The Canterbury Bulldogs have stood down star full-back Ben Barba indefinitely while he deals with numerous personal problems. More » Brumbies sign George Smith India dismissed for mammoth 572 Franklin escapes punishment Kuchar wins World Match Play Toure and Tevez give City hope 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 » Floods spark manta ray feeding frenzy By Elise Worthington More than 150 manta rays spotted feeding near Lady Elliot Island after floods prompt spike in plankton. More » Big wet prompts SE Qld dam releases Conservationists fear bat cull after lyssavirus death Underground tanks leak nuclear waste in US Whaling no risk to relationship with Australia: Japan 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