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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 13 Aug, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Rudd fails to establish home-state advantage Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has so far failed to establish any clear advantage with voters in his must-win home state of Queensland, data from the ABC's Vote Compass tool suggests. More » Live: Coalition 'out of excuses' on costings Live: AFL to releases details of ASADA interim report into Essendon supplements program Sydney policeman Marc Osborn guilty of secretly filming sex sessions with women Police seize illegal guns and explosives linked to Hells Angels bikie gang Guests rushed to safety after Florida resort swallowed by sinkhole More Analysis » Scare campaigns aside, GST on food is a no-brainer Let us thank Kevin Rudd for reminding voters that "great big new tax" scare campaigns are a bipartisan affair. Thirty-eight years after it was first formally proposed in Australia, the GST still retains its power to spook the political class. It's no surprise politicians don't want to revisit the pain it caused, but any self-respecting tax review has to include a review of the GST. More » Research needs guarantees for long-term investment Negotiation is the only path to sustainable peace Rudd comes unstuck even without a gotcha moment Senator in the city: Scott Ludlam's vision Reporting without context can be guilty of bias Neither side has thought through refugee policy Leaders' debate a soft landing after a hard week With mixed expectations, Palestinians brace for talks Some home truths about child abuse Just In More Just In » Aged care groups set out political reform desires By Monique Ross Politicians have been urged to put the needs of older Australians front and centre as they race towards the election, with aged care groups saying the next government must embrace further reforms. More » Entrepreneur unveils plans for 1,200kph transport system Holden workers vote to accept company proposal Ashes 2013: Fourth Test, day four: The verdict US expresses 'serious concerns' about Jewish settlements DoCS in the spotlight over deaths of siblings Seized guns and explosives linked to Hells Angels Your say: Albanese, Turnbull's heated NBN debate Vets found horse cull to be humane, says CLC First cases of alleged sexual abuse in Australian military handed to police World More World » Entrepreneur unveils plans for 1,200kph transport system By Will Ockenden A US entrepreneur has unveiled plans for a public transport system that could operate near the speed of sound, and be powered by solar electricity. More » Ashes 2013: Fourth Test, day four: The verdict US expresses 'serious concerns' about Jewish settlements New report reveals severe gender violence in PNG Man builds rock villa on top of apartment tower Pakistan summons India diplomat over latest Kashmir dispute Business More Business » Business confidence remains at a four-year low A closely watched survey shows conditions for businesses remained at a four-year low last month and confidence dropped, despite low interest rates and a falling dollar. The NAB Monthly Business Survey shows conditions held at a reading of -7 in July, with manufacturers and the construction sector reporting the weakest conditions. More » Live: Coalition 'out of excuses' on costings Holden workers voting on wage freeze to keep carmaker in Australia Struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry could be sold Global markets mostly flat as investors wait for US economic data Politics More Politics » Aged care groups set out political reform desires By Monique Ross Politicians have been urged to put the needs of older Australians front and centre as they race towards the election, with aged care groups saying the next government must embrace further reforms. More » Your say: Albanese, Turnbull's heated NBN debate Vote Compass: Tony Abbott won leaders' debate PEFO release sparks renewed election tussle over economic management Pakistan summons India diplomat over latest Kashmir dispute Sport More Sport » AFL set to release details of ASADA report: live As the AFL prepares to hand down its findings into Essendon's 2012 supplements program, follow our live blog for all the latest news and reaction. More » Ashes 2013: Fourth Test, day four: The verdict Clarke most gutted by failing Harris Hird would be shocked if charges laid from interim report Burgess loss off-set by return of Inglis, Sutton Man-of-the-match Broad just happy 'to contribute' Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Entrepreneur unveils plans for 1,200kph transport system By Will Ockenden A US entrepreneur has unveiled plans for a public transport system that could operate near the speed of sound, and be powered by solar electricity. More » Trials of cancer drug suspended over data concerns Science journalist Peter Pockley dies aged 78 Assange says US plan to limit surveillance programs vindicates Snowden Obama pledges to restore surveillance trust Environment More Environment » Fukushima plant leaking contaminated water 'for years' By North Asia correspondent Mark Willacy Workers at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant have told the ABC that contaminated water has most likely been seeping into the sea since the disaster two-and-a-half years ago. More » Green turtles ingesting more plastic than ever Climate report warns of more extreme weather Radioactive water leaking into Pacific in new Fukushima 'emergency' Study finds weather changes fuel violent behaviour About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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