ABC NewsMail - Afternoon Edition

NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 26 May, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » TV networks to comply with Gillard's live betting restrictions By political correspondent Simon Cullen Television networks have agreed to implement the Government’s new restrictions on the airing of live betting odds after Prime Minister Julia Gillard threatened to legislate a complete ban. The networks had put forward a proposal that would still allow the practice during quarter-time and half-time breaks, but Ms Gillard today said the proposal does not go far enough. Free TV Australia, which represents the major broadcasters, says it will submit a revised code of conduct to the regulator within a fortnight. More » Renewed push to recognise Indigenous Australians in Constitution Man hospitalised after dog attack Farming in the nuclear zone Photographers withdraw from Vivid over censorship claims AFL: More racism emerges from Collingwood-Sydney MCG crowd More Analysis » Hazel Hawke: from the heart The death of Hazel Hawke, ex-wife of former prime minister Bob Hawke, has brought forth an outpouring of intense emotions and words from the heart. People felt they knew her; that somehow she would understand their stories and concerns, and she was one of them. Through her advocacy of numerous community causes to her candour about the onset of Alzheimer's, hers was a life marked by courage, dignity and speaking out in the public interest. More » In politics things change, things stay the same Contrast and compare paid parental leave China: it's time to get some perspective Brakes on manufacturing as Ford pulls out It's time to put the brake on corporate welfare Politifact underestimates the power of engagement Curtain comes down on ICAC's public spectacle Ditch the switch: why Rudd is wrong on gay marriage New thinking vs the status quo Just In More Just In » Man hospitalised after dog attack A man has been rushed to Liverpool hospital in a serious condition after being mauled by three dogs in Sydney's south west. More » Missing Victoria man may have been murdered Search for missing Canadian bushwalker continues Vic minister demands apology from Labor over failed complaint Hezbollah, Syrian troops advance in border town Police investigate suspicious Sydney death Renewed push to recognise Indigenous Australians in Constitution More Magpies crowd racism emerges Thousands run final mile of Boston Marathon Mysterious poisoning case sparks online manhunt World More World » Hezbollah, Syrian troops advance in border town The strategic Syrian border town of Qusair is coming under heavy bombardment from the regime's army and Hezbollah militants from Lebanon. More » Thousands run final mile of Boston Marathon Mysterious poisoning case sparks online manhunt Maoist rebels ambush political convoy in central India French soldier stabbed in neck while on patrol near Paris Bayern makes it five Champions League titles Business More Business » Tougher standards to fight corruption in the resources industry By resources reporter Sue Lannin More of the world's governments have signed up to measures designed to reduce corruption in the global resources industry. More » Ford closure highlights fragility of smaller Australian companies Mining malfunctions in Mozambique Indonesia's central bank chief urges country's banks to compete overseas Packer's Crown sells out of Echo Politics More Politics » Tougher standards to fight corruption in the resources industry By resources reporter Sue Lannin More of the world's governments have signed up to measures designed to reduce corruption in the global resources industry. More » Nationals win Northern Tablelands by-election LNP picks O'Sullivan to replace Joyce in Senate Gillard, Abbott address party faithful Parents to fly to Saudi Arabia to plead son's case Sport More Sport » Bayern makes it five Champions League titles Bayern Munich overcame the heartbreak of losing two finals in three seasons by beating Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in a memorable all-German Champions League final on Saturday to become European champions for the fifth time. Goals from Croatian Mario Mandzukic after 60 minutes and Dutchman Arjen Robben, with a stunning 89th-minute solo strike, settled a superb final after Dortmund had levelled with a 68th-minute penalty from Ilkay Gundogan. More » Hawks fight off improving Suns Warriors rebound to beat Knights Focused Tomic arrives at Roland Garros More Magpies crowd racism emerges Origin trio faces nervous wait Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Ecuador satellite hits Soviet-era space junk A tiny Ecuadoran satellite that collided in space with the remains of a Soviet rocket has survived the crash, but is damaged and not transmitting. More » New flu vaccine may mean just one jab New grant to fund MS trials, research It is rocket science, as SA firm expands operation Apple denies using gimmicks to dodge taxes Environment More Environment » Global warming could be slower than first thought: report By environment reporter Sarah Clarke and Katie Hamann A new report says the planet may be warming slower in the short-term than had been previously projected. More » 'Overwhelming' consensus for manmade warming: review Vital coastal carbon capture systems under threat BP pushes ahead with Bight oil search Carbon pollution hits highest point in 3 million years 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. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2013 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters