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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 24 Apr, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Joy, anger as France legalises same-sex marriage By Europe correspondent Barbara Miller, wires The French parliament defied months of angry protests overnight as it approved a bill to make France the 14th country to legalise same-sex marriage. More » Police defend decision not to chase sex offender Market chaos after fake Obama explosion tweet Man arrested after bodies found near Wangaratta Businessman convicted over bomb detector scam Gayle smashes century off 30 balls More Analysis » Virtual manhunts and the perils of unfiltered news The internet and social media have increased our access to original data. But as ever what we need is people who know how to make sense of it. It's not about being first with all the information; it's about being the first with the information that matters and with context that increases understanding. It's not about being the first to tweet; it's about being the first whose tweet people trust. The traditional media will never beat Twitter for speed. But why should it care? Trying to beat it for speed will only see it equal it for inaccuracy. More » Power is not meant for bureaucratic hands The magic pudding state If Gonski fails, it's not the end of the world Gay marriage: not if, but who? UN peacekeepers cross the line of warfare in the Congo Gillard's dream education reform appears out of reach Can a religious believer be a serious journalist? The Regional Prince bows out of Canberra Debt dilemma: the end of growth? Just In More Just In » Police hunt gunman over Brisbane shooting By Kim Lyell Queensland police are searching for a gunman after a shooting on Brisbane's northside last night. More » Disabled workers falling into super trap Joy, anger as France legalises same-sex marriage Police defend decision not to chase sex offender Barcelona demolished in Champions League semis Canada train plot suspects face court Gayle smashes century off 30 balls Teenager charged with two rapes Man arrested after bodies found near Wangaratta Market chaos after fake Obama explosion tweet World More World » Joy, anger as France legalises same-sex marriage By Europe correspondent Barbara Miller, wires The French parliament defied months of angry protests overnight as it approved a bill to make France the 14th country to legalise same-sex marriage. More » Barcelona demolished in Champions League semis Canada train plot suspects face court Gayle smashes century off 30 balls Market chaos after fake Obama explosion tweet Gallipoli seawall repaired before Anzac Day Business More Business » Cries for help as high Aussie dollar set to stay By Greg Hoy Industry leaders cry out for help with the high Australian dollar, as analysts expect it to remain above parity for the next couple of years. More » Market shrugs off Chinese commodity concerns Virgin's pounce on Tiger approved by ACCC Mining boom causing housing crisis in WA Fashion designer settles dispute with Myer EU lifts sanctions on Myanmar Politics More Politics » Gonski negotiations continue with NSW locked in With NSW locked in to the Prime Minister's $14.5 billion school-funding overhaul, the attention is now on how many of the other states and territories will sign onto the deal. More » Kim Carr penning book on Labor Party Detainees brawl at Christmas Island centre Gonski billions to flow as New South Wales signs up Mining promises too bold, concedes SA Premier Sport More Sport » Aussies to draw inspiration from '89 Michael Clarke's Australian team will look to its 1989 predecessors for inspiration in regaining the Ashes this year. More » Koschitzke could march for Saints in NZ Barcelona demolished in Champions League semis Mariners celebrate again with ACL win Ioane reiterates desire to leave, Reds quiet Gayle smashes century off 30 balls Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Crowdfunding: the new capital raiser The fast-growing internet phenomenon of crowdfunding is creating new possibilities for capital-starved businesses More » Astronomers find most Earth-like planets yet CSIRO looks set to cut 200 jobs Iron Age warriors point to glories of Gaul IT pricing inquiry fails to impress Environment More Environment » Unspoilt stretch of Murray-Darling to be conserved By Lucy McNally The last untouched part of the Murray-Darling River system has been protected, after graziers sold the land to a conservation group. 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