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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 19 Jul, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Huge expansion for Manus Island under Rudd's asylum rethink By Liam Cochrane in Port Moresby and staff Papua New Guinea's government has confirmed that the Manus Island detention centre is to be significantly expanded. The ABC has been able to confirm that the centre's capacity will be increased from 200 people to 3,000. The move is part of a new asylum seeker policy to be announced by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in Brisbane this afternoon. More » Abbott says fringe benefits tax a 'greedy grab' Coroner delivers open finding in toddler death Armed robber John Killick refused parole Detroit becomes largest US city to file for bankruptcy Ashes 2013: Australia edges day one at Lord's with late England wickets, says paceman Ryan Harris More Analysis » Support is needed for longer working lives The policy to push back the age of retirement, however justified this may be from a fiscal perspective, isn't backed up by any policies to help older workers to comply. It is easy enough for politicians and others in comfortable salaried jobs to say that everyone should keep working on into later life, but for many it may not be so easy. Where is the plan to assist in career transitions, especially for disadvantaged workers and those in occupations ill-suited for older age like nursing and manual labour? More » A reminder that acts of evil are all too human Political autocorrectness gone mad Which Kevin Rudd will the voters remember? From carefree teen to part-time carer: this is my story This is just the start on Labor leadership reform The majesty and beauty of the 'Vatican of the Willow' It's time to talk about alternatives to carbon pricing How to translate shock into action on aged care What can Lebanon teach Australia about refugees? Just In More Just In » US to overhaul intelligence access after Snowden fiasco The United States will overhaul procedures to tighten access to top-secret intelligence in a bid to prevent another mega-leak like the one carried out by former spy agency contractor Edward Snowden. More » Abbott says fringe benefits tax a 'greedy grab' Federal election 2013: When will the date be? Men deny rape of intellectually disabled boy 'Why have boltcutters?' magistrate asks bikie Coroner delivers open finding in toddler death Stocks retreat as downgrades worry investors Strong components sector vital to Holden: Weatherill Dumped Labor candidate quizzed at ICAC over political ads Victoria could be first mainland state to grow opium poppies World More World » US to overhaul intelligence access after Snowden fiasco The United States will overhaul procedures to tighten access to top-secret intelligence in a bid to prevent another mega-leak like the one carried out by former spy agency contractor Edward Snowden. More » Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits New Zealand Millions celebrate Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday Indian schoolchildren who ate poisoned lunches buried on school playing field US stocks push to record highs on profit surprise Neo-Nazi black metal musician Vikernes released after arrest Business More Business » Whitehaven to push ahead with Maules Creek The company behind one of Australia's largest coal mines will proceed with its plans to build the mine despite a legal threat to its approval. Whitehaven Coal says it will build the $767 million open-cut Maules Creek mine in north-western NSW because the legal action will not stop it from using the Federal Government's approval. Environment groups believe the approval was made in haste based on potentially false or misleading information. More » Turnbull, NBN Co clash over threats of inquiry Indonesia to take another 25,000 head of Australian cattle US firms challenge Billabong rescue deal Detroit becomes largest US city to file for bankruptcy Stocks retreat as downgrades worry investors Murdoch says taped comments were 'overly emotional' US stocks push to record highs on profit surprise Car manufacturers seek moratorium on FBT changes Politics More Politics » Abbott says fringe benefits tax a 'greedy grab' Tony Abbott says planned changes to the fringe benefits tax on cars is a "serious blow" to the industry. More » Federal election 2013: When will the date be? Strong components sector vital to Holden: Weatherill Huge expansion for Manus Island under Rudd's asylum rethink Asylum boat arrives at floating oil platform off Pilbara coast Sport More Sport » Ashes day one: The verdict Grandstand brings you expert analysis, player reaction and everything you need to know about day one at Lord's. More » Raiders disappointed NRL has blocked Ferguson's return No special treatment for van Persie Rathbone replaces Wallaby Tomane for Brumbies finals campaign Advantage Australia after day one, says Harris Emotional Hird hits back at supplements innuendo Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Dinosaurs more warm-blooded than thought: researchers Australian researchers think dinosaurs were warm-blooded like mammals and not cold-blooded like reptiles, as widely believed. More » Surgeons develop knife which detects cancerous tissue Human urine may be the future of recharging phones Fasting, cutting calories may increase lifespan Astronaut nearly drowns in space after liquid leaks into helmet Environment More Environment » Heatwave alert in Britain following heatstroke deaths British authorities have issued a heatwave alert following the coldest spring for more than 50 years. 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