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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 18 Mar, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Stokes lends voice to critics of 'intrusive' media laws By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Media mogul Kerry Stokes says he cannot understand what his company has done to warrant being subject to 'intrusive' proposed media reforms. More » Murder accused Baden-Clay told former mistress to 'lay low' Searchers find body of missing teen swimmer New RBA rules to cut card surcharges Superbug found in Melbourne hospital Watson to return to India More Analysis » Public sympathy grows for single parents' plight The latest blow against sole parents is part of a long tradition of punishing and stigmatising single mothers that goes back to colonial times. Even after feminism, higher divorce rates, and changing sexual mores, single mothers continued to be the butt of hostile public attitudes and punitive government policies. Their status merely changed from fallen woman to welfare bludger. But in the summer of 2013, tentative signs of a softening of public attitude towards sole parents emerged that may have taken the Gillard Government by surprise. More » Labor's unwitting kamikaze attack on News Limited A sneak preview of the savage cuts to come The men of TV and a media regulation stitch-up Will China's new president look to the future or cling to the past? Show some respect or walk away Pope's ideologies reflect church pursuit of human dignity From advice to advocacy: scientists in the political arena Arms Trade Treaty finally in reach Media regulation in the brave new digital world Just In More Just In » Social media helps convict teen rapists Two US high school football players have been found guilty of raping one of their fellow students in a case made notorious by a video that showed them laughing about the incident. More » Teen shoots himself while out rabbit hunting Stokes lends voice to critics of 'intrusive' media laws MONA taking down Nolan Snake mural AFL revenue soars after new TV deal Searchers find body of missing teen swimmer Fair Work keeps retail, hospitality penalties New RBA rules to cut card surcharges Watson to return to India Share market falls on Cyprus bank woes World More World » Social media helps convict teen rapists Two US high school football players have been found guilty of raping one of their fellow students in a case made notorious by a video that showed them laughing about the incident. More » Fallout in China over delegates' pollution revolt Helicopter hijacked in Quebec prison break Greek soccer player gets life ban for Nazi salute Assad's wife, children make rare public appearance Microbes flourishing in deepest Pacific: Research Business More Business » New RBA rules to cut card surcharges By online business reporter Michael Janda Consumers look set to save hundreds of millions of dollars in credit card surcharges following rule changes by the Reserve Bank. More » Fair Work keeps retail, hospitality penalties Stokes lends voice to critics of 'intrusive' media laws High frequency trade issues overstated: ASIC Fury in Cyprus over plan to plunder savings Share market falls on Cyprus bank woes Politics More Politics » Stokes lends voice to critics of 'intrusive' media laws By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Media mogul Kerry Stokes says he cannot understand what his company has done to warrant being subject to 'intrusive' proposed media reforms. More » Cricket broadcasts 'under threat from media reforms' Fallout in China over delegates' pollution revolt Assad's wife, children make rare public appearance Oakeshott hits out at 'rushed' media reform package Sport More Sport » Watson to return to India Australian vice-captain Shane Watson will return to India on Monday night, in time to play a role in the fourth and final Test in Delhi starting on Friday. More » Slater escapes suspension AFL revenue soars after new TV deal Nadal cements return with Indian Wells triumph Clarke in Test fitness battle Ange to coach A-League All Stars Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Bizarre extinct frog brought back to life By environment reporter Sarah Clarke Scientists reactivate the DNA of an extinct frog that can swallow its eggs, brood its young in its stomach and give birth through its mouth. More » London burial site could shed light on Black Death New data 'strongly indicates' particle is Higgs boson Rover finds conditions once suited life on Mars Canberra comes to life with 3D map Environment More Environment » Fallout in China over delegates' pollution revolt By China correspondent Stephen McDonell China is feeling the fallout after an open revolt over pollution at the country's annual session of parliament. More » Water use restricted in NZ's parched capital Ammonia vapour leaks from Orica plant Thousands of dead pigs found in Shanghai river Protections aim to moderate trade in shark fins 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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