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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 01 Sep, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Rudd makes jobs, training the focus at Labor launch By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Officially launching Labor's campaign, Kevin Rudd has urged voters to choose the ALP at this Saturday's election to save jobs and protect family budgets from Tony Abbott's cuts. Warnings about the Opposition Leader featured heavily in the Prime Minister's speech - a crucial address, especially given there are just five days left in the campaign. Mr Rudd headlined the slick campaign launch, which was held in an arena-style auditorium at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. The launch focused on jobs and training, with Mr Rudd announcing "major" changes to the employment services system, and promising "rapid response" assistance for the newly-unemployed within two days of losing their job. More » Abbott vows to detail full spending cuts by Thursday Rescue chopper resumes winch ops after man's death Obama asks Congress to authorise Syria strike Massive boulder narrowly misses car in Taiwan Kevin Sheedy farewelled as Gold Coast Suns belt GWS More Analysis » What are our options in Syria? The drums of military intervention are beating once again, and the question of what to do about the civil war in Syria has taken on urgency. However the West can step up its response to the continuing suffering without launching another in a string of legally dubious military interventions. To do our best in a bad situation, we should look instead at supporting humanitarian relief, condemnation, sanctions and other action by the General Assembly under the Uniting for Peace resolution, and referral to the International Criminal Court. More » Homeowner dreams an aged underclass nightmare The victory speech you will never hear This is the calm before the political storm Cats fans concerned about the political state of play Syria intervention: Obama's unpopular choices Can Matt Damon solve our refugee policy dilemma? Senate voting threatens more than our eyesight Intervention in Syria could have untold consequences Egypt and Pakistan: change in opposite directions Just In More Just In » Sheedy farewelled as Suns belt Giants Kevin Sheedy said goodbye to the AFL but his farewell failed to prevent the Suns from belting GWS by 83 points More » New radiation hotspots found at Fukushima nuclear plant Rescue chopper resumes winch ops after man's death AFL would question Thompson coaching Bombers: Cook Rudd makes jobs, training the focus at Labor launch Massive boulder narrowly misses car in Taiwan NSW cracks down on discount fuel ads Abbott vows to detail full spending cuts by Thursday Bravery awards recognise heroic acts by Australians Possible marijuana link to massive California bushfire World More World » New radiation hotspots found at Fukushima nuclear plant North Asia correspondent Mark Willacy, wires The operator of Japan's Fukushima plant has discovered high levels of radioactivity on coolant tanks at the site. More » Massive boulder narrowly misses car in Taiwan Possible marijuana link to massive California bushfire Pope Francis names veteran diplomat as new chief aide Obama asks Congress to authorise Syria strike Teen convicted over New Delhi gang-rape Business More Business » Virgin Australia posts $98.1 million loss The airline blames restructuring costs and competition for $98.1 million loss last financial year. More » Harvey Norman profit falls by 17.5 per cent ICAC finds Macdonald corrupt over Doyles Creek mine Indonesian interest rates up as inflation set to hit 10 per cent Shares end week higher after late rally Politics More Politics » Rudd makes jobs, training the focus at Labor launch By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Officially launching Labor's campaign, Kevin Rudd has urged voters to choose the ALP at this Saturday's election to save jobs and protect family budgets from Tony Abbott's cuts. Warnings about the Opposition Leader featured heavily in the Prime Minister's speech - a crucial address, especially given there are just five days left in the campaign. Mr Rudd headlined the slick campaign launch, which was held in an arena-style auditorium at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. The launch focused on jobs and training, with Mr Rudd announcing "major" changes to the employment services system, and promising "rapid response" assistance for the newly-unemployed within two days of losing their job. More » Abbott vows to detail full spending cuts by Thursday As it happened: ALP launches campaign, Abbott to release costings by Thursday Labor launch to focus on jobs, small business Putin demands proof of chemical attack claims Sport More Sport » Sheedy farewelled as Suns belt Giants Kevin Sheedy said goodbye to the AFL but his farewell failed to prevent the Suns from belting GWS by 83 points More » Cowboys remain on track for finals appearance Bulldogs ask for NRL probe of Barba allegations Nadal eases into US Open last 16 AFL would question Thompson coaching Bombers: Cook Hales stars as England levels T20 series Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Several new species found around remote WA coast By science and technology correspondent Jake Sturmer Scientists believe they have discovered several new species of creatures around Western Australia's remote Kimberley coast. More » Businesses tracking customers via mobile phone signals Photographer's Near Miss proves the perfect snap Labor flags cosmetics animal testing ban Meteor that hit Russia may have had close shave with Sun Environment More Environment » Greg Hunt not giving the full story on climate research Opposition Climate spokesman Greg Hunt has cited CSIRO research to defend the Coalition's "direct action" policy on climate change. Mr Hunt says the research shows emissions can be reduced by 20 per cent over 40 years using nature, soils and trees. ABC Fact Check takes a look at what the research is saying. More » Photographer's Near Miss proves the perfect snap Japanese brave notorious temper of Sakurajima volcano Abbott using outdated figure on carbon tax cost to households Your say: Foreign ownership and CSG About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 01 Sep, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Labor launch to focus on jobs, small business By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will unveil new measures to help small business owners and apprentices at the Labor launch later today in Brisbane. When he takes to the stage at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre today, Mr Rudd will announce new rules to increase work opportunities for apprentices on commonwealth government building contracts and other projects with more than 50 per cent commonwealth funding. Labor will also announce a strengthening of the TAFE system, though the details have not yet been released. More » Election live: ALP official launch to focus on jobs, Abbott to appear on Insiders Obama asks Congress to authorise Syria strike Man dies in rescue chopper mishap Couples travel overseas to avoid ban on choosing baby's sex Several new species found around remote WA coast More Analysis » What are our options in Syria? The drums of military intervention are beating once again, and the question of what to do about the civil war in Syria has taken on urgency. However the West can step up its response to the continuing suffering without launching another in a string of legally dubious military interventions. To do our best in a bad situation, we should look instead at supporting humanitarian relief, condemnation, sanctions and other action by the General Assembly under the Uniting for Peace resolution, and referral to the International Criminal Court. More » Homeowner dreams an aged underclass nightmare The victory speech you will never hear This is the calm before the political storm Cats fans concerned about the political state of play Syria intervention: Obama's unpopular choices Can Matt Damon solve our refugee policy dilemma? Senate voting threatens more than our eyesight Intervention in Syria could have untold consequences Egypt and Pakistan: change in opposite directions Just In More Just In » Man stabbed in underground carpark attack A 44-year-old man is in hospital with multiple stab wounds to his neck and torso after being attacked in an underground carpark in Brisbane. More » Election live: ALP official launch to focus on jobs, Abbott to appear on Insiders Couples travel overseas to avoid ban on choosing baby's sex Pope Francis names veteran diplomat as new chief aide Obama asks Congress to authorise Syria strike Several new species found around remote WA coast Paramedic accused of tampering with painkillers Labor launch to focus on jobs, small business Lawyers say Victoria's courts and prisons are in crisis Teen convicted over New Delhi gang-rape World More World » Pope Francis names veteran diplomat as new chief aide Pope Francis has named a veteran diplomat as his new secretary of state in an attempt to set a new tone for a Vatican beset by scandals. Archbishop Pietro Parolin's appointment ends the era of  Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, who was widely blamed for failing to prevent ethical and financial scandals. More » Obama asks Congress to authorise Syria strike Teen convicted over New Delhi gang-rape Blast outside Kandahar bank claims police, civilians Nelson Mandela remains in hospital despite reports of release First papal 'selfie' goes viral on social media Business More Business » Virgin Australia posts $98.1 million loss The airline blames restructuring costs and competition for $98.1 million loss last financial year. More » Harvey Norman profit falls by 17.5 per cent ICAC finds Macdonald corrupt over Doyles Creek mine Indonesian interest rates up as inflation set to hit 10 per cent Shares end week higher after late rally Politics More Politics » Election live: ALP official launch to focus on jobs, Abbott to appear on Insiders The Labor Party's official launch will dominate proceedings on day 28 of the federal election campaign. More » Labor launch to focus on jobs, small business Putin demands proof of chemical attack claims Rudd, Abbott agree election race tight Deputy leaders host Rage election special Sport More Sport » Nadal eases into US Open last 16 Rafael Nadal has cruised into the last 16 at the US Open with a straight sets win over Croatia's Ivan Dodig. More » Bombers thrashed by Tigers to end season of woe Negredo helps nervy Manchester City edge past Hull Hales stars as England levels T20 series Carlton dramatically secures last finals spot Manly romps past Storm to snatch third place Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Several new species found around remote WA coast By science and technology correspondent Jake Sturmer Scientists believe they have discovered several new species of creatures around Western Australia's remote Kimberley coast. More » Businesses tracking customers via mobile phone signals Photographer's Near Miss proves the perfect snap Labor flags cosmetics animal testing ban Meteor that hit Russia may have had close shave with Sun Environment More Environment » Greg Hunt not giving the full story on climate research Opposition Climate spokesman Greg Hunt has cited CSIRO research to defend the Coalition's "direct action" policy on climate change. Mr Hunt says the research shows emissions can be reduced by 20 per cent over 40 years using nature, soils and trees. ABC Fact Check takes a look at what the research is saying. More » Photographer's Near Miss proves the perfect snap Japanese brave notorious temper of Sakurajima volcano Abbott using outdated figure on carbon tax cost to households Your say: Foreign ownership and CSG About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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