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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 12 Apr, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Environmentalists welcome scrapping of LNG project Environmentalists celebrate Woodside's decision to can its $45bn Browse LNG project, but WA's Premier says it will be a missed opportunity if gas developments don't go ahead. More » Hird refuses to stand aside Man jailed for abducting woman from shelter Train passengers defend victim of racist tirade Irate TV viewer fatally burns noisy neighbour Australia's whaling challenge gets court date More Analysis » Labor's NBN technology is superior, but at what cost? It does a massive disservice to the debate about Australia's broadband future that the rollout of the National Broadband Network has been reduced to one dimension: the differing capabilities of two technologies. But broadband policy is not one dimensional. It's a complex trade-off between technological capability, cost, competition policy and consumer needs and demand. Viewed solely through the technology prism, there's no question that FTTH is superior to FTTN. But that superior technology comes at price that no other government would dare foot the bill for. More » Cheap fracked gas killed the Kimberley gas hub A new era of harmony without the messy diversity Australia's Guantanamo isn't offshore: it's in Melbourne Broadband shouldn't be one size fits all The Liberals should just keep Malcolm in the middle The ALP is as good as unlawful in NSW. Here's why. Future generations won't go quietly into that good night Australia should speak up about the nuclear Middle East Political vision will bring the great leap forwards Just In More Just In » Super funds pay $5b for NSW ports The New South Wales government will have $4 billion to spend on infrastructure projects after accepting a bid for the long term lease of Port Botany and Port Kembla. More » Man jailed for abducting woman from shelter Asylum boat reportedly hit rocks off Java US billionaire wins fake wine trial Hird refuses to stand aside Rabbi pleads guilty to child sex abuse Body discovered in train station toilet Music superstars pick NSW town for launch Tax Office withdraws case as Tinkler pays debt Australia's whaling challenge gets court date World More World » Asylum boat reportedly hit rocks off Java By Indonesia correspondent George Roberts Indonesian rescue authorities are working to confirm reports an asylum seeker boat has crashed into rocks off Java. More » US billionaire wins fake wine trial Australian's French killer to stay behind bars Obama calls for N Korea calm amid nuke warning Circus elephant targeted in drive-by shooting Syrian rebel pledges allegiance to Al Qaeda Business More Business » Woodside looking at alternative Browse options Woodside is looking at other options after shelving its $45 billion Browse LNG development near Broome. More » Super funds pay $5b for NSW ports Tax Office withdraws case as Tinkler pays debt IT pricing inquiry fails to impress Thousands of cars recalled from Australian roads Nasser warns unpatriotic Aussies killing car industry Politics More Politics » Xenophon to challenge Malaysia ban Independent Senator Nick Xenophon says he is taking action in Malaysia's High Court to try to overturn the order banning him from entering the nation. More » Hospital hotel in rehab as drunks program tanks Coalition faces tough job to stop the boats: Ruddock Turning back asylum boats 'might be piracy' Tasmanian MP labels Thatcher a 'war criminal' Sport More Sport » Hird refuses to stand aside Essendon coach James Hird insists he will not stand down from his position, amid allegations of doping. More » Leishman gives hard-luck Aussies new hope Hird needs to consider stepping down: AFL Confidence the key for Demons: Neeld Teenage prodigy Guan shines at Masters No more rain the ticket for Black Caviar Science and Technology More Science and Technology » IT pricing inquiry fails to impress By Rebecca Nash A parliamentary inquiry into IT pricing which heard testimonies from Apple, Microsoft and Adobe has failed to impress Australian experts. More » Coalition expects Telstra to hand over copper network Links found between lead exposure and violent crime Scientists unlocking clues to koala chlamydia Coalition boosts commitment to broadband network Environment More Environment » Environmentalists welcome scrapping of LNG project Environmentalists celebrate Woodside's decision to can its $45bn Browse LNG project, but WA's Premier says it will be a missed opportunity if gas developments don't go ahead. 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