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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 13 Mar, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Photos of evidence in Meagher murder case released Photos released by a Victorian court give a chilling new glimpse of the final moments of ABC employee Jill Meagher. More » News Ltd boss attacks 'Soviet-style' media reforms Back-chat, attitude the problem: Arthur Crean announces first cultural policy in almost 20 years Forensic expert testifies at Baden-Clay murder committal hearing Snake bite kills man after NSW floods More Analysis » Consumers won't pay for news they don't trust If you want to understand the contempt in which audiences are held by many in the media, look no further than the response to the proposed changes to media laws. The Daily Telegraph led the way by showing Communications Minister Stephen Conroy alongside Stalin, Mao, Castro, Kim, Mugabe and Ahmadinejad. Its headline: "Conroy Joins Them." There is a serious discussion to be had about media regulation. Pity that instead of having it, the Telegraph is attempting to bully its audience with hyperbole and cheap photoshopping tricks. More » The NBN needs a safe pair of hands What your 'likes' say about you (hint: it's probably not good) It's not 'technical' recessions you should worry about Media reforms irrelevant in a fast-paced digital world A tip for the anxious: keep popsicle art to a minimum Response to punishment the real Test for Australian cricket Tea Party Paul's stand for civil liberties Test of character as Aussie cricket team implodes Med students should have equal intern opportunities Just In More Just In » Rival security guards run amok in PNG By PNG correspondent Liam Fox Clashes between security guards from rival companies have caused havoc in Papua New Guinea's second biggest city, Lae. More » Asylum seekers fight return to Afghanistan News Ltd boss attacks 'Soviet-style' media reforms Hitler assassination plotter von Kleist dies Barba takes steps towards NRL return Back-chat, attitude the problem: Arthur Photos of evidence in Meagher murder case released Suspects front court after bikie crime crackdown Boeing making progress on 787 battery problems Pilot dies in hospital after outback plane crash World More World » Rival security guards run amok in PNG By PNG correspondent Liam Fox Clashes between security guards from rival companies have caused havoc in Papua New Guinea's second biggest city, Lae. More » Hitler assassination plotter von Kleist dies Boeing making progress on 787 battery problems Cardinal involved in conclave agrees to payout China to abolish hated labour camps Ailing Queen cancels more public appearances Business More Business » News Ltd boss attacks 'Soviet-style' media reforms By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths News Limited chief Kim Williams has launched a stinging attack on the Federal Government's proposed changes to media laws, accusing it of using "Soviet-style" tactics. More » Consumer confidence hits 27-month high First home buyers out, investors move in BHP faces Federal Police bribery probe NAB announces $800 million cost cutting program Boeing making progress on 787 battery problems Politics More Politics » Abbott, Gillard point fingers as abuse flies By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Tony Abbott denies engendering a culture of abuse in politics as News Ltd goes on the attack over proposed media law changes. More » New rules limit size of street preaching groups Hackers post 'private data' of Michelle Obama, celebrities Conroy quashes hopes of negotiating media reforms Battle of wills looms over Obeid documents Sport More Sport » Barba takes steps towards NRL return Bulldogs star Ben Barba will return to training this weekend in the first step towards his return to NRL action. More » Slater takes out the Quiksilver Pro Irvine the latest Sharks victim Back-chat, attitude the problem: Arthur AFL vows to tighten ship on jabs Watson denies rift with Clarke Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Rover finds conditions once suited life on Mars NASA says analysis of rock samples from Mars proves the red planet would once have been capable of supporting life. More » Canberra comes to life with 3D map Stonehenge was ancient party spot: researchers Scientists treating anorexia with brain implants Shipwreck crystal could be Viking 'sunstone' Environment More Environment » Thousands of dead pigs found in Shanghai river By China Correspondent Stephen McDonell and wires More than 2,000 dead pigs have been found in a Shanghai river but officials deny the water is contaminated. More » Protections aim to moderate trade in shark fins Earth on track to be hottest in human history: study Weeds, overgrazing blamed for mass wombat deaths Bilby supporters vow to fight on after setbacks 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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