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NewsMail Morning Edition Fri 02 Aug, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Clarke shines on day one at Old Trafford By Andrew McGarry An unbeaten 125 by Michael Clarke has steered Australia to 3 for 303 at stumps on day one at Old Trafford. More » Ohio kidnapper Ariel Castro jailed for life Snowden leaves airport, granted asylum in Russia: lawyer Coroner to consider more submissions from Volkswagen drivers Government to establish bank bailout fund with new levy Explosion at arms depot 'kills more than 40' More Analysis » Corruption findings hit Labor where it hurts Whatever the polls suggest about a status quo result in New South Wales, the ICAC findings almost guarantee that the Government will lose crucial seats. The findings dragged in a considerable network of "mates" in politics and business. And it served to shine a light on an ugly Labor culture that goes way beyond even those named in the report. The challenge for Kevin Rudd is to change the conversation, and a focus on cost-of-living issues and job security would be a good start. More » Why can a robot build a car but not a bird's nest? Ciggie stardust: is this really a win-win dash for cash? How should public policy tackle abandoned infants? NSW Labor needs reform: accept it or resign What's really driving our panic over asylum seekers? New code, same suffering: animals in the lab ICAC question number one: will anybody go to jail? Privatisation of schools is not a 'real solution' Why Kimberley gas might burn Barnett again Just In More Just In » Your say: DRS system in spotlight after Khawaja decision Curated by Patrick Wright Cricket's DRS referral system is in the spotlight again following Usman Khawaja's controversial dismissal in the third Ashes Test. More » Government to release economic statement today Rudd blasts Khawaja decision Bungled US airstrike kills 5 Afghan policemen Jury finds ex-Goldman trader committed fraud Cricket Australia queries 'incorrect' Khawaja call Investigation continues into junior lifesaver's death in Gold Coast canal Explosion at arms depot 'kills more than 40' Coroner to consider more submissions from Volkswagen drivers Italy's top court upholds Berlusconi prison sentence World More World » Rudd blasts Khawaja decision Kevin Rudd added his voice to the latest Ashes umpiring controversy by blasting the dismissal of Usman Khawaja as "one of the worst" decisions he has ever seen. More » Bungled US airstrike kills 5 Afghan policemen Jury finds ex-Goldman trader committed fraud Cricket Australia queries 'incorrect' Khawaja call Explosion at arms depot 'kills more than 40' Italy's top court upholds Berlusconi prison sentence Business More Business » Government to establish bank bailout fund with new levy The Federal Government is expected to announce a new levy on banks on deposits to help fund any future bailouts. The levy will start on January 1, 2016 and will be set at 0.05 per cent on deposits of up to $250,000. It is understood the levy will raise $733 million in its first 18 months. Treasurer Chris Bowen held talks with the Australian Banking Association and credit unions in Sydney this afternoon to consult them on the idea. Speculation earlier today that the Government was considering a levy caused the big four banks to stumble in the share market. More » Jury finds ex-Goldman trader committed fraud Coroner to consider more submissions from Volkswagen drivers House prices rise in most Australian capital cities Industry index shows manufacturing activity declined in July Politics More Politics » Government to release economic statement today The Federal Government will today release its highly anticipated update of government finances. More » Not all alleged Manus detention centre abusers identified: Burke Government to establish bank bailout fund with new levy Thailand invokes security act amid planned protests Mixed reaction to proposed cigarette tax hike Sport More Sport » Clarke shines on day one at Old Trafford By Andrew McGarry An unbeaten 125 by Michael Clarke has steered Australia to 3 for 303 at stumps on day one at Old Trafford. More » Magnussen wins gold in Barcelona Cricket Australia queries 'incorrect' Khawaja call Hird denies chasing undetectable testosterone cream Marshall wants to play in Rugby League World Cup Watson returns for Bombers Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Dead whale washes up covered in 'shark bites' A ranger said a dead whale washed up on a South Australian beach was covered in shark bites. More » Australia's largest super computer unveiled in Canberra Chattanooga steams ahead as America's first Gig City DNA breakthrough might crack illegal drugs fight Sex research pioneer Virginia Johnson dies Environment More Environment » Sea Simulator aquarium targets coral killers By David Chen A Queensland-based "sea simulator" that enables scientists to study the long-term effects of ocean warming, water acidification and dredging, has been welcomed by scientists. More » Extra environmental flow promised for Murray Microbeads used in beauty products found in Great Lakes Mine in Tasmania's Tarkine approved by Environment Minister Sailors, workers fight to clean up 'massive' Thai oil spill 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