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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 25 Aug, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Abbott urges Australians to choose change at campaign launch By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has delivered a plea to Australians to "choose change" at the Coalition launch in Brisbane. In a speech focusing on his plans for office, Mr Abbott also described the Rudd-Gillard leadership as the "worst government in our history". Mr Abbott told party faithful and party luminaries gathered in the main theatre of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre that the election was "all about trust" and outlined the Coalition's plans for government. He pledged $85 million to support apprentices through interest-free loans and $200 million for dementia research over five years. More » Memorial service held for baseballer Christopher Lane Palmer unveils pledge to cut taxes, boost spending Syria, rebels blame each other for chemical attack Several crocodiles shot in search for missing Darwin man Thousands in Washington mark 'I Have a Dream' speech More Analysis » A harbinger of conservative battles to come In an election campaign in which every other imaginable risk has been neutralised, Tony Abbott insists on retaining a signature policy which risks more critical scrutiny than all his other positions combined. The Opposition Leader's paid parental leave scheme adds to an emerging picture about the contradictions of his personal brand of conservatism. It appears that Tony Abbott is a 'big government' interventionist who is on course for an ongoing battle with his conservative base. More » PMs rarely begin and end with the people When nobody agrees with what everyone's thinking It's the cuts, stupid, not the costings The market for votes in Batemans Bay A masculinity contest of national proportions The slum landlord of the Pacific Rim The uncertain future of public broadcasting Last man standing: Demetriou versus Hird The cost of living furphy Just In More Just In » Memorial service held for baseballer Christopher Lane By Jeff Waters Hundreds of people have gathered for a memorial service at the Melbourne home ground of murdered baseballer Christopher Lane. More » Palmer unveils pledge to cut taxes, boost spending Abbott urges Australians to choose change at campaign launch Several crocodiles shot in search for missing Darwin man Ashes 2013: Fifth Test, day four: The verdict Rudd says Labor 'got it wrong' on carbon tax Your say: Quad bike safety Volunteer traps Birdsville's elusive freshwater crocodile Thousands in Washington mark 'I Have a Dream' speech Mandela at times 'unstable' but resilient World More World » Ashes 2013: Fifth Test, day four: The verdict Grandstand brings you expert analysis, player reaction and everything you need to know about day four at The Oval. More » Thousands in Washington mark 'I Have a Dream' speech Mandela at times 'unstable' but resilient UK deputy PM wants legal check on anti-terrorism arrest Syria, rebels blame each other for chemical attack Former police chief gives evidence in Bo Xilai bribery case Business More Business » Extended interview with Andrew Mackenzie Michael Rowland Watch the extended interview with Andrew Mackenzie from BHP Billiton. More » Microsoft boss Ballmer to retire within 12 months Are facts without context as bad as lies? Former Gunns boss John Gay faces sentencing for insider trading Warnings problems in emerging economies could hurt Australia Crown profit falls by 22.9 per cent Politics More Politics » Palmer unveils pledge to cut taxes, boost spending By Kim Lyell and staff The Palmer United Party has promised to cut taxes, increase the pension and boost health spending at a presidential-style campaign launch at Clive Palmer's resort on the Sunshine Coast. More » Abbott urges Australians to choose change at campaign launch Rudd says Labor 'got it wrong' on carbon tax As it happened: Coalition launches election campaign Syria, rebels blame each other for chemical attack Sport More Sport » Ashes 2013: Fifth Test, day four: The verdict Grandstand brings you expert analysis, player reaction and everything you need to know about day four at The Oval. More » Rain scuppers Aussie hopes of consolation Ashes victory Milne announces retirement as Saints beat Suns Hird could cop AFL ban if it helps Essendon Stosur splits with coach leading into US Open Wallabies to play five Tests on European tour Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Microsoft boss Ballmer to retire within 12 months Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has announced he will retire within 12 months, sparking a spike in shares and speculation over new boss. More » North Korea unveils 'homemade' smartphone NZ jetpack given green light for take-off Suspended cancer trial prompts call for research integrity body Entrepreneur unveils plans for 1,200kph transport system Environment More Environment » Your say: Foreign ownership and CSG Curated by ABC staff A majority of Australians want greater restrictions on the foreign ownership of agricultural land and are against easing restrictions on coal seam gas. We asked what you think. More » Sea anemones bleaching on large scale Scientists 95pc certain humans cause global warming: draft report Toxic water leaks discovered at Fukushima nuclear plant Federal laws 'fail to protect' threatened species 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. 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