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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 29 Jul, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » MPs urge Australians to bypass online geo-blocks A federal parliamentary committee has recommended that businesses find ways to lawfully evade technology that allows IT companies to charge up to twice as much for their products in Australia. The Standing Committee on Infrastructure and Communications found Australian businesses were paying up to 50 per cent more for IT products, compared to their international competitors. The committee's chairman, Nick Champion, says geo-blocking is unfair when used to segregate global markets in order to make bigger profits. More » At least 36 dead after bus plunges off overpass in Italy Bowen says spending cuts will be tough but responsible Thousands call on Twitter to take action against online abuse Authorities investigate oil spill at Brisbane's Port Woman denies attempting to hurt 'fireball' victim More Analysis » A better way to prevent asylum tragedy As a long-time advocate for refugees, I discovered early on a pattern of error and delay by the federal government in assessing refugee claims. Now, the policies of mandatory detention and offshore warehousing are no longer the gravest threat to which refugees are subjected. The increasing numbers of deaths at sea are an even greater evil. But claims that "tough" asylum seeker policies are motivated by the goal of preventing deaths at sea falter on the overwhelming fact that they have consistently failed to do so. There is a better approach. More » Blinded to one of Australia's finest moments Did public school kids ever have a chance? Hockey's costings farce gets a second round A failed economic experiment with very human costs Australia can't simply build fences at sea Our wealth has only grown since the carbon tax Show us the data on tobacco sales What if I had arrived to this country by boat? Political judgment on the line in election call Just In More Just In » Report recommends cyber-security white paper within a year By Martin Cuddihy A report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute says the incoming government needs to develop a white paper on cyber security policy within a year. More » Double murder accused faces SA court Organ donations rise by a third ACCC chief airs concerns about petrol discounts Significant progress made in school funding talks MPs urge Australians to bypass online geo-blocks Woman denies attempting to hurt 'fireball' victim Bowen says spending cuts will be tough but responsible Dirty drug batch blamed for bizarre behaviour spike Demetriou, Hird, Thompson should go: Kennett World More World » Thousands call on Twitter to take action against online abuse By Europe correspondent Barbara Miller A journalist who campaigned to have women featured on British banknotes has started a petition calling on Twitter to improve abuse reporting procedures. More » Muslim Brotherhood marches on Egypt army facility At least 36 dead after bus plunges off overpass in Italy Middle East peace talks to resume in Washington Spain train driver charged with 79 counts of reckless homicide Millions turn out for Pope's Copacabana beach mass Business More Business » Nathan Tinkler: Admired by some, disliked by many By Stephen Long and Paddy Manning Nathan Tinkler, the working class bloke who became a billionaire, is the kind of man that most Australians would love to love. Instead, the coal baron is perhaps one of the least trusted men in corporate Australia. Admired by some, disliked by many. He can be course and abrasive, and is well known for sending expletive-laden emails and texts to business associates when unhappy. But, as a Four Corners investigation reveals, what has sullied his reputation the most is that he is a serial debt delinquent. More » Business groups disagree over future of gas ACCC chief airs concerns about petrol discounts Whitehaven Coal production jumps in June quarter Politics More Politics » Bowen says spending cuts will be tough but responsible By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Treasurer Chris Bowen says any spending cuts the Government makes in its updated economic statement will be "tough" but "responsible". More » Cambodian PM's party claims election win Morsi supporters defiant as Egypt's ministry vows to end sit-in Malians defy death threats as election polls open Cambodians go to polls but opposition cries foul Sport More Sport » Cronulla backflips over staff sacked amid ASADA investigation The Cronulla Sharks have done a backflip over the four staff it sacked in the early days of the ASADA investigation. More » Demetriou, Hird, Thompson should go: Kennett Cowboys to cut Henry loose at season's end Evans's resignation a 'travesty': Hird Starc staying upbeat despite Test axing Coutts heartbroken as women win silver Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Chattanooga steams ahead as America's first Gig City By North America correspondent Ben Knight One US city's unique approach to build the fastest internet network in the country is paying off. More » DNA breakthrough might crack illegal drugs fight Sex research pioneer Virginia Johnson dies Scientists demand research to pursue food bowl plan Lab test glitch blamed for Hendra virus vaccine setback Environment More Environment » Halliburton to plead guilty to Gulf spill charges The US Justice Department says oil rig contractor Halliburton has agreed to plead guilty to destroying evidence related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. 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