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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 24 Feb, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Rivers cut off thousands as floods begin to peak The Macleay River has peaked in Kempsey on the New South Wales mid-north coast, causing major flooding. More » UK loses top credit rating Pistorius says 'thanks for prayers' tweet is fake Vatican criticises media over 'damaging' stories Bus crashes into Brisbane Indian restaurant Tendulkar, Kohli build solid Indian reply 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 » Vatican criticises media over 'damaging' stories The Vatican has criticised what it says are news reports aimed at influencing the cardinals who will meet next month to choose a successor to Pope Benedict. More » Small quake shakes Victoria Rafael stunner puts Man Utd 15 clear in EPL Pistorius says 'thanks for prayers' tweet is fake Rivers cut off thousands as floods begin to peak Thousands isolated as deadly flooding continues Syria's opposition slams world inaction on slaughter Pope will remain in 'spiritual proximity' to Vatican Tendulkar, Kohli build solid Indian reply Manhunt after rapper shot dead on Vegas strip World More World » Vatican criticises media over 'damaging' stories The Vatican has criticised what it says are news reports aimed at influencing the cardinals who will meet next month to choose a successor to Pope Benedict. More » Rafael stunner puts Man Utd 15 clear in EPL Pistorius says 'thanks for prayers' tweet is fake Syria's opposition slams world inaction on slaughter Pope will remain in 'spiritual proximity' to Vatican Tendulkar, Kohli build solid Indian reply Business More Business » UK loses top credit rating By Europe correspondent Philip Williams Ratings agency Moody has downgraded the UK's credit rating from AAA to Aa1. More » Ten board sacks Warburton as chief 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 Politics More Politics » Baillieu plans to go it alone on education funding The Federal Government urges Victoria to backdown on its proposal to fund schools in a different way to other states. More » Italian parties make final pitch ahead of election Labor plans changes to 457 visa conditions Vic Government backs Legal Aid over funding cuts Humphries toppled from ACT Liberal Senate ticket Sport More Sport » Rafael stunner puts Man Utd 15 clear in EPL A stunning volley from defender Rafael helped leaders Manchester United move closer to a 20th title, winning 2-0 win against QPR. More » Tendulkar, Kohli build solid Indian reply Day beats Watson to reach Match Play quarters Grandstand Live: February 23 Mariners blow away Victory, regain top spot Tapuai double spoils Folau's debut 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. 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