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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 06 Jun, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Father tells of paradise lost after Jazmin's death The father of a Sydney teenager murdered by her boyfriend tells the NSW Supreme Court her death was irrational and incomprehensible. More » Treasury calls for calm over recession 'hysteria' Eddie Obeid attacks NSW Labor leader after being ousted from party Hospital water to be tested over legionnaires' outbreak Abbott issues deadline to stop asylum boats ABC refutes claims of axe for Bananas In Pyjamas More Analysis » The elite aversion to the 'great unwashed' Intellectuals have been writing the same article for hundreds of years: We are dumb, we are racist, we are sexist, we are disengaged. And yet, here we are. Socially diverse and peaceful. Economically successful. High levels of social mobility. A vast, isolated, ecologically fragile, sparsely populated ex-penal colony that became first world. Someone must have been thinking about something sometime, don't you think? Our successes can't all be despite us, can they? More » Tax competition? Bring. It. On. Once in a blue moon, NSW wins State of Origin. Is this our year? Manning trial shines light on a culture of secrecy Australia's political heartland: hate, fear, prejudice The Aussie dollar is doing its bit Hanson wants your vote (again). Please explain The problem with Turkey's protests Economic data does not win elections Low inflation gives global economies room to move Just In More Just In » South Australian budget deficit hits $1.3 billion By Gary Rivett, Chris McLoughlin, staff South Australian Premier and Treasurer Jay Weatherill has revealed a state budget deficit of $1.3 billion for the financial year, a rise of $146 million on the previous forecast. Mr Weatherill said the budget was not expected to return to surplus until the 2015/16 financial year. Debt is expected to peak at almost $9.5 billion in the same financial year. After factoring in savings measures, Commonwealth funding and other provisions, Mr Weatherill said there was a net $131 million of new spending in his budget. More » ACCC could force Volkswagen recall Treasury calls for calm over recession 'hysteria' Obeid slams Robertson after Labor Party expulsion Police reveal new leads in Hakoah bombing PNG judge launches inquiry into police brutality report Father tells of paradise lost after Jazmin's death Conservation group honours 'environmental hero' Target expected to shed jobs ABC refutes claims of axe for Bananas In Pyjamas World More World » PNG judge launches inquiry into police brutality report By PNG correspondent Liam Fox A judge in Papua New Guinea has launched a human rights inquiry into a shocking report of police brutality against more than 70 men on the outskirts of Port Moresby. More » First long-tailed monkey is oldest-ever primate: scientists Syrian army vows to crush rebels after Qusayr victory US soldier pleads guilty to murdering 16 Afghan civilians London Islamic centre destroyed by fire Rice named national security adviser Business More Business » Treasury calls for calm over recession 'hysteria' By business editor Peter Ryan and staff The Treasury secretary rubbishes claims by commentators that parts of the economy are on the brink of recession. More » Dollar dives on weak growth figures Business restructure at retailer Target expected to lead to job cuts Greens want end to Future Fund's coal investment Politics More Politics » South Australian budget deficit hits $1.3 billion By Gary Rivett, Chris McLoughlin, staff South Australian Premier and Treasurer Jay Weatherill has revealed a state budget deficit of $1.3 billion for the financial year, a rise of $146 million on the previous forecast. Mr Weatherill said the budget was not expected to return to surplus until the 2015/16 financial year. Debt is expected to peak at almost $9.5 billion in the same financial year. After factoring in savings measures, Commonwealth funding and other provisions, Mr Weatherill said there was a net $131 million of new spending in his budget. More » Treasury calls for calm over recession 'hysteria' Obeid slams Robertson after Labor Party expulsion Hospital water to be tested over legionnaires' outbreak Abbott issues deadline to stop asylum boats Sport More Sport » Farah falls victim to friendly fire New South Wales hooker Robbie Farah reckons a pair of facial injuries may have been inflicted by his own skipper. More » Ahmed called up to join Australia A tour Socceroos banking on home support for final qualifiers Gallen takes a stand in Myles incident AFL sweeps for bugs during TV talks: Demetriou Cooper in last audition for Wallabies berth against Lions Science and Technology More Science and Technology » First long-tailed monkey is oldest-ever primate: scientists Palaeontologists say they have discovered the fossilised remains of a tiny tree-dwelling creature that lived around 55 million years ago, making it the oldest primate ever found. More » Tech giants sued for podcasting patent breach Call for independent audit of all future asbestos-related pits CSIRO scientists develop stem cell safety test Climate researchers awed by pristine Queensland lake Environment More Environment » Doubt over validity of wind turbine related diseases By Sarah Clarke and Sophie Scott A leading Australian academic says there is no credible evidence to support the theory that wind turbines cause disease. 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