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NewsMail Morning Edition Fri 19 Jul, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Indonesia changes visa rules for Iranians after request from Rudd By Helen Brown and staff Indonesia has agreed to a request from Kevin Rudd to make it harder for people from Iran to enter the country in order to travel to Australia by boat. Indonesia's justice minister has signed a letter - in effect a ministerial decree - that will stop Iranians being able to obtain a visa on arrival when they fly to Indonesia. The move could slow the flow of people on their way to seeking asylum in Australia. Prime Minister Mr Rudd is expected to make an announcement on the Federal Government's revamped asylum seeker policy as early as today. More » Ashes 2013: Late wickets counter more Bell heroics for England Buttrose vows to shame governments into aged care action Man dead after choking in pie eating contest Evidence emerges that could clear Peru Six Murdoch says taped comments were 'overly emotional' More Analysis » Which Kevin Rudd will the voters remember? Whether Kevin Rudd wins or loses the upcoming election depends on where he has landed since resuming the leadership. And whether he can keep his feet. Has he landed somewhere between 2006 and 2009 when his popularity was sky high? Or somewhere between the tardiness of late 2009 and the rapid fall from grace in 2010? Early polls suggest many voters are remembering Kevin Rudd at his best. The challenge for Tony Abbott is reminding them of his worst. More » 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? An invisible nod to the climate change sceptics Growing older: the challenge of the ages What lies ahead for a brave new Turkey? Getting it right on rural mental health Just In More Just In » Australian WWII airman buried in Italy, 68 years on An Australian airman who died in a plane crash in Italy during World War II has been laid to rest with full military honours, almost 70 years after his death. More » Advantage Australia after day one, says Harris Car manufacturers seek moratorium on FBT changes Man dead after choking in pie eating contest Tour: Riblon wins on Alpe d'Huez as Froome extends lead Whitey Bulger case witness found dead Murdoch says taped comments were 'overly emotional' Buttrose vows to shame governments into aged care action Bell joins elite trio with third successive Ashes ton Manning loses bid to drop aiding enemy charge World More World » Tour: Riblon wins on Alpe d'Huez as Froome extends lead Yellow jersey holder Chris Froome extended his lead over Alberto Contador as Christope Riblon triumphed atop the Alpe d'Huez on stage 18 of the Tour de France overnight. More » Whitey Bulger case witness found dead Murdoch says taped comments were 'overly emotional' Bell joins elite trio with third successive Ashes ton Manning loses bid to drop aiding enemy charge Trayvon Martin's mother felt 'disgust' over verdict Business More Business » Car manufacturers seek moratorium on FBT changes By Nick Parkin, staff A coalition of car manufacturers, car leasing companies and salary packaging industry representatives will seek an urgent meeting with the Federal Government over its planned changes to the fringe benefits tax. The Government announced the plan this week in an attempt to save $1.8 billion to offset the cost of moving from the fixed carbon price to a floating price a year early. The changes mean drivers who buy cars using salary sacrifice schemes will have to keep detailed log books, breaking down their personal and business use. About 20 companies and organisations affected by the proposed tax change held crisis talks in Melbourne yesterday, and say the reforms will have dire consequences for their industries. More » Woolworths flags bigger losses at hardware chain Treasury Wines Estates urges scrapping of 'rorted' tax to end wine glut Miners, banks lift share market higher Woodside revenues hit by shutdowns, maintenance Global markets buoyed by Bernanke's stimulus comments Politics More Politics » Car manufacturers seek moratorium on FBT changes By Nick Parkin, staff A coalition of car manufacturers, car leasing companies and salary packaging industry representatives will seek an urgent meeting with the Federal Government over its planned changes to the fringe benefits tax. The Government announced the plan this week in an attempt to save $1.8 billion to offset the cost of moving from the fixed carbon price to a floating price a year early. The changes mean drivers who buy cars using salary sacrifice schemes will have to keep detailed log books, breaking down their personal and business use. About 20 companies and organisations affected by the proposed tax change held crisis talks in Melbourne yesterday, and say the reforms will have dire consequences for their industries. More » Indian children refuse free meals after school deaths Russian court jails Putin critic for embezzlement Referendum comment leaves door open for early election Cameron under pressure over relationship with Aussie lobbyist Sport More Sport » Advantage Australia after day one, says Harris By Andrew McGarry Australia edged England on day one at Lord's thanks to some late Steve Smith wickets, according to comeback paceman Ryan Harris. More » Bell joins elite trio with third successive Ashes ton Tour: Riblon wins on Alpe d'Huez as Froome extends lead NRL, police clear Te'o over assault allegations Ashes Second Test Day One: As it happened Hawks still without Franklin, Sewell Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Surgeons develop knife which detects cancerous tissue By medical reporter Sophie Scott, wires British surgeons have developed an intelligent knife which can tell them during surgery whether tissue they are cutting is cancerous. More » 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 Big-nosed dinosaur offers clues about ancient continent 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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