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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 05 Aug, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Live coverage: Day one of the election campaign The Coalition has maintained its lead over Labor, with the first major opinion poll of the election campaign showing the Coalition ahead 52-48 on a two-party preferred basis. The Newspoll has Labor's primary vote steady at 37 per cent, while the Coalition is down one to 44 per cent. As campaigning begins, Kevin Rudd is set to announce an extra $200 million in financial assistance for the industry. The new support package comes after the Government suffered a backlash over changes to the fringe benefits tax for cars. More » Ashes 2013: Australia 7-172 at stumps on day four, 331 runs ahead after bad light stopped play US shuts embassies amid 'serious' terrorism threat Carr calls for re-run of Zimbabwe's disputed election Australian animal feed contained amid NZ botulism scare Peter Capaldi: from spin doctor to Doctor Who More Analysis » Same party, different leader, whole new ball game After three tumultuous years in politics and a rare and unwelcomed experiment with minority government, the country now gets a chance to try and steady the ship of state. Six weeks ago, it seemed voters had well and truly made up their minds about how to do that: throw out the Gillard government, and comprehensively. But now it's a choice between Tony Abbott's opposition and what presents itself as a 'new' government, led by Kevin Rudd. The country now faces a tight, absorbing contest. More » Can Australians learn to trust these men? A possible escape route for Eddie Obeid Australia's role in Middle East peace talks How To Lose $30 Billion In 10 Weeks Corruption findings hit Labor where it hurts Why can a robot build a car but not a bird's nest? St Kilda's daily violence cost Tracy Connelly her life Ciggie stardust: is this really a win-win dash for cash? How should public policy tackle abandoned infants? Just In More Just In » Warner accuses England players of time-wasting David Warner has accused England of deliberate time wasting after the fourth day of play was brought to an early end due to failing light. More » US says it is open to work with new Iranian President Hussain Rowhani Same-sex marriage advocates to step up campaign Egypt's government to give mediation talks a chance Campbell and relay teams end meet with silver medal hat-trick Coalition maintains lead in first election poll Eligible voters have one week to enrol, AEC says Clarke unhappy with umpire's decision to end play Peter Capaldi: from spin doctor to Doctor Who US shuts embassies amid 'serious' terrorism threat World More World » Warner accuses England players of time-wasting David Warner has accused England of deliberate time wasting after the fourth day of play was brought to an early end due to failing light. More » US says it is open to work with new Iranian President Hussain Rowhani Egypt's government to give mediation talks a chance Clarke unhappy with umpire's decision to end play Peter Capaldi: from spin doctor to Doctor Who US shuts embassies amid 'serious' terrorism threat Business More Business » Government to patch car industry with $200m sweetener Australian car makers are set to receive $200 million in government assistance to help boost sales of locally-made vehicles. The Government's relationship with the car industry has been strained by the recent decision to change fringe benefits tax (FBT) rules. Last month the Government announced it would change the FBT to help pay for the decision to axe the carbon tax one year early. More » Labor reveals $33b revenue black hole Labor's updated economic statement: Key points Apple in trouble over ebook price push Barnett poised for fight over Browse gas Politics More Politics » Egypt's government to give mediation talks a chance US and EU envoys meet officials from the military-backed government and supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi to seek a solution to the crisis. But efforts could be complicated as a Cairo court sets the trial date for leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood. More » Coalition maintains lead in first election poll Eligible voters have one week to enrol, AEC says Carr calls for re-run of Zimbabwe's disputed election As it happened: Kevin Rudd calls September 7 election Sport More Sport » Warner accuses England players of time-wasting David Warner has accused England of deliberate time wasting after the fourth day of play was brought to an early end due to failing light. More » Franklin snatches medal record in Barcelona Bad light call hurts Australia's Ashes hopes Essendon receives ASADA interim report Clarke unhappy with umpire's decision to end play Campbell and relay teams end meet with silver medal hat-trick Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Earth's oldest animal ecosystem held in fossils in SA outback By Kerry Staight Geologists are drawn to an outback pastoral property that was once home to an array of ancient creatures. More » Dead whale washes up covered in 'shark bites' Australia's largest super computer unveiled in Canberra Chattanooga steams ahead as America's first Gig City DNA breakthrough might crack illegal drugs fight Environment More Environment » Urban dwellers fight back to restore natural habitat By Leah MacLennan Some urban dwellers are doing their bit to counteract the sprawl and restore areas of natural habitat. 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