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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 09 May, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Abbott unveils Coalition's workplace relations policy By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths After the backlash against John Howard's WorkChoices, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott promises only limited changes to current industrial relations laws. More » People with schizophrenia 'face more health risks' Surprise jobs surge pushes unemployment lower Abuse whistleblower tweet 'breached court order' Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a Skywhale Australian levels fresh molestation charge against Jackson More Analysis » Abbott's leave scheme is a step backwards for women There have been debates about whether Tony Abbott's proposed parental leave scheme is too much, but ultimately the issues are deeper than that. What no politician - of either side - seems to be willing to touch on is that the whole scheme likely is a massive step backwards for women in the workplace. Abbott wants to make parental leave more attractive for women, but it's precisely because women are encouraged to take parental leave over men that discrimination persists. More » Give it a rest, Swan - the fair go is going strong Beyond the bad news, what is an economy for? Journalism tainted by conviction isn't journalism Happy to pay a little extra for a good cause Singogaite saga: say hello to the 'bad guys' What women want? No more gaffes, thanks Housing divide makes ownership a distant dream Punishment not the answer to teacher performance RBA sucked into an undeclared currency war Just In More Just In » One Nation co-founder told to refile Abbott lawsuit One Nation's co-founder has been ordered to resubmit a civil claim against Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott. More » Questions raised over job for minister's daughter Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a Skywhale People with schizophrenia 'face more health risks' Thousands of tickets sold for Monet exhibition Groves asks Brisbane court permission to move overseas Abbott unveils Coalition's workplace relations policy Eight killed in Bangladesh factory fire Horse cull spurs calls to preserve heritage breed Abuse whistleblower tweet 'breached court order' World More World » Eight killed in Bangladesh factory fire At least eight people were killed when a fire swept a garment-making factory in the Bangladeshi capital, police said. More » Ferdinand, Beckham salute 'father figure' Ferguson Stephen Hawking to boycott Israel conference Tens of thousands attend Malaysian protest rally Terrorist suspects killed in shoot-out near Jakarta Climber and dog apparently stung to death by bees Business More Business » Surprise jobs surge pushes unemployment lower By online business reporter Michael Janda The unemployment rate has confounded most economists by falling from 5.6 to 5.5 per cent, with more than 50,100 jobs created in April. More » Abbott unveils Coalition's workplace relations policy NAB posts record half-year cash profit News Corp profit trebles despite hacking costs Shares edge higher amid mixed banks Politics More Politics » Gillard confirms local government referendum By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Julia Gillard launches the "yes" campaign for a referendum designed to ensure federal funds can flow directly to local governments. More » Roozendaal quits NSW Parliament Torbay 'got $100k' after heritage revoked SA Premier sounds warning on Holden Gillard to announce referendum on local government Sport More Sport » Carney sticks with Sharks Sharks five-eighth Todd Carney has fended off rich advances from other clubs to re-sign with Cronulla for five more years. More » Rebels boss backs Beale to return Tomic's father barred from French Open Reds lose Horwill for Sharks clash Moyes edges closer to United move Judd extends Blues deal Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Stephen Hawking to boycott Israel conference Stephen Hawking has pulled out of a conference hosted by Israel's president Shimon Peres, joining an academic boycott of the Jewish state. More » Landing is key puzzle in manned Mars mission Google building hackers say Australian offices at risk Printed weapon triggers gun control concern Stolen Tyrannosaurus skeleton returned to Mongolia Environment More Environment » 'Red List' introduced to protect at risk ecosystems By environment correspondent Sarah Clarke A team of international scientists is drawing up a "Red List" identifying ecosystems on the brink of extinction - and Australia appears eight times. More » Hundreds of Chinese protest against chemical plant Drought tightens its grip across Australia Outback hot-rocks test site powers up Community's fears as shale oil production begins 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. 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