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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 25 Jun, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » State memorial held for Hazel Hawke Hazel Hawke has been remembered by dignitaries, friends and members of the public at a packed state memorial service at the Sydney Opera House. The ex-wife of former prime minister Bob Hawke died last month aged 83 from Alzheimer's complications. The service included musical performances and speeches, with people remembering Ms Hawke's ability to connect with Australians from all walks of life. Her fierce determination to end the stigma surrounding dementia and raise awareness of the disease was also noted. 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Coalition plans to punish those who boycott Israel Gillard represents old Labor - therein lies the problem Education key to stopping violence against women Nothing left of Gillard's support but the bare bones Australia's coaching failures go beyond Mickey Arthur Australia's labour market needs no reform Could West Papua be Abbott's East Timor? Constitutional consequences of a Labor leadership change Just In More Just In » Queensland property quarantined for Hendra virus Biosecurity has quarantined a property after the death of a horse from Hendra virus in the Brisbane Valley. More » Taliban attack Afghan presidential palace in Kabul People smuggler promises to warn others of perils Indonesian president apologises for fire haze Bendigo man pleads not guilty to double murder Chatroom fantasies and child porn lead to man's jailing Chicago wins second Stanley Cup in four seasons Controversial rugby advertisement to be painted over Inquest told survivors scared at state of asylum seeker boat that sank Battle for pet sheep Baa back in court World More World » Taliban attack Afghan presidential palace in Kabul By South Asia correspondent Michael Edwards, wires Afghan forces have shut down an attack by Taliban gunmen on Afghanistan's presidential palace and nearby buildings, with explosions and gunfire shaking Kabul's centre. More » Indonesian president apologises for fire haze Chicago wins second Stanley Cup in four seasons Australian in hiding in Saudi Arabia wants to leave Treason charges considered against Pervez Musharraf US presses Russia to deliver Snowden, slams China Business More Business » Newcrest to review disclosure practices By business reporter Pat McGrath Former ASX chairman to examine gold miner Newcrest's disclosure practices after share plunge early this month. More » ICAC head stays at inquiry after magnate loses appeal Xstrata cuts jobs Ravensworth coal mine BIS warns central banks have done all they can Politics More Politics » Knitting PM has no regrets on election timing By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Julia Gillard says she has no regrets about calling the election so many months in advance and believes Labor can still win, despite repeated polls showing the party is set for an historic defeat. More » State memorial held for Hazel Hawke US presses Russia to deliver Snowden, slams China Ex-Blair adviser tells Rudd to clear air for campaign Mandela's family gathers at hospital as world fears worst Sport More Sport » Lehmann wants more input from past legends By James Maasdorp Darren Lehmann wants legends like Shane Warne to play a bigger role in guiding Australia back to world cricket's summit. More » Gallen not feeling Queenslanders' hate Bomber Watson admits taking banned drug Chicago wins second Stanley Cup in four seasons O'Connor desperate to stay at fly half Hewitt defies seven surgeons of doom Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Workers accuse Indian IT giant of 457 visa abuse By Hayden Cooper One of India's largest IT companies has been accused of misusing 457 visas to bring foreign workers into Australia. Tata Consultancy Services has IT contracts with some of the nation's largest companies, including Qantas, Woolworths, Telstra and AGL. Current and former employees of TCS say the company relies on foreign workers, even in areas where there are no skills shortages. 730 understands that most of the TCS staff working at Qantas are in Australia on 457 visas. More » Hidden Moon craters mapped using gravity data Government warns against winding down coal industry Fifty years ago, Valentina Tereshkova became first woman in space Facebook, Microsoft reveal surveillance data Environment More Environment » Conservationists say whales being saved over bluefin tuna Conservationists have raised concerns that the Government's battle against Japanese whaling has come at the expense of bluefin tuna, which they say are on the brink of collapse. More » State of emergency declared in Malaysia due to haze Attorney-General wants Japanese whaling outlawed Mt Fuji granted World Heritage status Algae farmers spruik potential for biofuel boom About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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