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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 03 Jun, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Asbestos breaches uncovered at NBN sites in Queensland The National Broadband Network asbestos scare has spread to Queensland, with the State Government saying asbestos handling breaches have been identified at three sites. Several sites in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia have been shut down after asbestos was disturbed while pits were being prepared by contractors. Queensland Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie says "extremely disturbing" breaches have been uncovered at Banyo, Carseldine and Mackay. More » Yothu Yindi frontman Yunupingu dead at 56 Fair Work Commission recommends $15.80 per week rise in minimum wage Malcolm Turnbull, Wayne Swan join forces in fresh push for a republic Pauline Hanson to stand in federal election Child gets thousands after being abused at day care More Analysis » The working woman instils fear in the vocal few The rise of the female breadwinner is undeniably a sign of progress in a society. After fighting for the right to educate girls, seeing them contribute in the workforce would naturally follow. In the United States, an analysis of Census data by the Pew Research Centre found that four in 10 households with children under 18 are now led by a female sole or primary earner. This compares to 11 per cent in 1960. But far from celebration, some see this progress as a threat to the wellbeing of American children. More » Quick-buck plan turns into electoral reform headache Nuclear power saves lives Japanese lessons: precaution is better than cure The message is clear: please don't climb Uluru 'Terrible mistakes': Gaza's cycle of revenge Sophistication needed in cyber defence strategies Asylum seeker boats on Australia's horizon Is this an election or a handover? Global plan needed to end corporate tax haven holidays Just In More Just In » Official business data suggest slower economic growth By finance reporter Rebecca Hyam and staff Economic figures related to business profits, wages and inventories have prompted many analysts to cut their first quarter gross domestic product forecasts. More » Asbestos breaches uncovered at NBN sites in Queensland Hutch Hussein pulls out of race for seat of Batman CSIRO denies duping Novartis into chemical sale State of Origin 2013: quiz Dozens killed in fire at poultry plant in China Child gets thousands after being abused at day care Judge threatens to release Tamil asylum seekers Mother to stand trial for murder of baby daughter Three granted bail over Qld detention centre escape World More World » Dozens killed in fire at poultry plant in China By China correspondent Stephen McDonell, wires A fire at a poultry processing plant in north-east China has killed at least 55 people, state-run media said. More » Malaysia to reform election body over bias concern Record rains trigger deadly floods in central Europe Torture concerns halt prisoner transfers in Afghanistan Queen marks 60th anniversary of coronation Federer grabs 900th win to reach last eight Business More Business » Official business data suggest slower economic growth By finance reporter Rebecca Hyam and staff Economic figures related to business profits, wages and inventories have prompted many analysts to cut their first quarter gross domestic product forecasts. More » Fair Work Commission recommends $15.80 per week rise in minimum wage Home prices drop steeply in May Job ads fall again to new low Eastern states lead weak retail rebound Manufacturing bounces off lows, but still in decline Politics More Politics » Hutch Hussein pulls out of race for seat of Batman A candidate for Labor's safe Melbourne electorate of Batman, Hutch Hussein, has pulled out of the race. More » Malcolm Turnbull, Wayne Swan join forces in fresh push for a republic Asylum boat with 200 passengers stopped near Christmas Island Pauline Hanson to stand in federal election ACT Government earmarks $45m to cut waiting times Sport More Sport » Old mates Daley, Meninga prepare for Origin battle "Mate against mate" has never rung more true as Origin coaches Laurie Daley and Mal Meninga prepare to face off. More » Neeld confident axe won't fall British and Irish Lions touch down in Perth Dragons give Soward days off Blues set to end Queensland Origin reign: Mortimer Webb wins LPGA Classic in New Jersey Science and Technology More Science and Technology » CSIRO denies duping Novartis into chemical sale The CSIRO has rejected reports that it deceived Swiss-based pharmaceutical giant Novartis. More » Massive asteroid flies past earth in 'close shave' Rogue Monsanto wheat strain 'poses no risk to Australia' Eye-tracking technology watches out for sleepy drivers Chinese spies hacked secret US weapons systems: reports Environment More Environment » Whale meat sold as source of strength in Japan By North Asia correspondent Mark Willacy Japan's peak whaling body has launched a new campaign to promote whale meat as a nutritious food that enhances physical strength and reduces fatigue. More » Clean energy projects stalled ahead of election Global warming could be slower than first thought: report 'Overwhelming' consensus for manmade warming: review Vital coastal carbon capture systems under threat 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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