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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 08 Jul, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Self-harm threats equate to blackmail, Abbott says By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has accused asylum seekers who threaten to hurt themselves of blackmail. The Government has confirmed that up to 36 asylum seekers, rescued by a Singapore-bound merchant vessel last week, were taken to Christmas Island after threatening to harm themselves. The Coalition has called for Australian military intervention on the high seas in such cases, evoking the case of the MV Tampa in 2001 (pictured). More » Job advertisements slide for fourth straight month Jailed serial rapist Wayne Anthony Trindall admits two more attacks Asiana says engine not at fault in Boeing 777 crash Union protest decries pay rise for Qld MPs Webber's wheel flies off, injures cameraman More Analysis » A showdown looms on Labor reform If Kevin Rudd can emerge as the great reformer of the ALP, his place in the party's pantheon will be secure. And he'd rather like that. The last of the great ALP reformers, Gough Whitlam, took three years to bring a recalcitrant federal conference to heel and reform the sclerotic Victorian branch. But Rudd wants to get an even more ambitious program rolling out within a single month. It can never be said that he lacks ambition, or ego. More » Take an interest in Indonesia - the rest will come It's time to replace the Sydney Harbour Bridge In search of the Egyptian Mandela More coal seam gas means higher, not lower, prices Labor is sinking and the captains are to blame A lesson in mobile phone etiquette Egypt tourism can hardly afford another revolution Gillard supporters speak out Egypt's 2011 revolutionaries had no shared vision Just In More Just In » Subsidised fruit and vegetables aids Aboriginal health By Jane Norman A scheme in northern New South Wales offering subsidised fruit and vegetables to low-income Aboriginal families has led to a significant improvement in community health. More » Jailed serial rapist admits two more attacks Woman found guilty of 24 counts of animal cruelty Regional radio personality on child sex charges Toll transport workers in north Qld consider strike action Hayne ruled out of Origin decider Greens say radiation plan for Olympic Dam mine outdated White powder puts Assembly in lockdown Qld Government opts for delay on UCG development Self-harm threats equate to blackmail, Abbott says World More World » Nigerian schools close after 42 killed in massacre Secondary schools in the Nigerian state of Yobe have been ordered to close until September after 42 people die in a massacre at a boarding school. More » Trial puts Vietnamese activists in spotlight Perry's Wimbledon win foreshadows Murray's triumph Webber's wheel flies off, injures cameraman India condemns bombing at Buddhist holy site Egyptians flood Tahrir Square in support of army-backed revolt Business More Business » ASIC to crack down on companies' briefings to analysts By business editor Peter Ryan The corporate watchdog will conduct random checks on companies this reporting season to ensure discussions with analysts do not break insider trading laws. The move by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) follows concerns some analysts sometimes receive inside information not available to the general public. As a result ASIC officers will now sit in on boardroom briefings to observe what is said in communication to analysts. More » Job advertisements slide for fourth straight month Business conditions falter despite optimism Self-education tax cap plans under fire Cost of living weighs on minds of Australians New centre to help Australian business engage with Asia Politics More Politics » Greens say radiation plan for Olympic Dam mine outdated The Greens said radiation protection plans at BHP Billiton's Olympic Dam mine were years out of date, potentially putting workers' health at risk. More » Self-harm threats equate to blackmail, Abbott says Review announced into Holden manufacturing Trial puts Vietnamese activists in spotlight Gillard backs school principal to replace her in Parliament Sport More Sport » The Ashes: 50 memorable moments Look back and listen to 50 of Grandstand's most memorable Ashes moments ahead of the upcoming series. More » Hayne ruled out of Origin decider Andy Murray breaks Britain's Wimbledon hoodoo Perry's Wimbledon win foreshadows Murray's triumph Anderson plans to sledge Aussies in Ashes Gatland rallies behind Wallabies coach Deans Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Solar-powered aircraft touches down in New York City An aeroplane powered entirely by the sun has touched down in New York City, completing the final leg of an epic two-month journey across the United States. More » NBN rollout targets are being met, says Albanese Father of the mouse dies aged 88 Scientists monitor killer whales after beaching Antibiotic to fight drug-resistant bacteria shows promise Environment More Environment » Coalition relaunches Green Army but with less funding By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths The Coalition has relaunched its policy to establish an environmental workforce - a Green Army - but has slashed its funding by a quarter. More » Scientists monitor killer whales after beaching Bird enthusiast presents photos of elusive night parrot Rare sight: blue marlin washes up in SA Conservationists say 21,000 species face extinction 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. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2013 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters