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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 18 Dec, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Abbott set to announce help for Holden workers Prime Minister Tony Abbott is today expected to outline an assistance package to help Holden workers find new jobs. The iconic carmaker announced last week that it would end Australian manufacturing operations in 2017. Victorian Premier Denis Napthine will today meet with representatives from the car industry and the South Australian Government. Both states are urging the Government to bring forward infrastructure spending to cushion the impact of Holden's closure. Mr Abbott says he wants to help workers move into new jobs in the same sector by focusing on the economic strengths in the affected communities. More » The Ashes: Darren Lehmann leads the way for Australia's Ashes revival Coalition confirms NDIS may be targeted for budget savings Six US soldiers killed in Afghan helicopter crash Rigby murder trial: Court hears holy war not a defence India makes life tougher for US after diplomat arrested in New York More Analysis » All Hockey wants for Christmas is a lower dollar Of all the economic presents that Joe Hockey is hoping to find under his tree, top of the list would be a lower Australian dollar. A lower dollar would assist companies in the non-mining sector to feel confident that they can begin to rehire staff. A lower dollar would also assist the budget bottom line, as export earnings in foreign currency would be worth more in Australian dollars. So if the dollar lowers as expected, when Joe Hockey reveals the 2014 MYEFO, he may be acting more like Santa Claus than the Grinch of this year's version. 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More » British doctor arrested in Syria dies in jail Six US soldiers killed in Afghan helicopter crash India launches reprisals after diplomat arrested in US Rigby murder trial: Court hears holy war not a defence Edward Snowden wants asylum in Brazil: report Business More Business » Abbott set to announce help for Holden workers Prime Minister Tony Abbott is today expected to outline an assistance package to help Holden workers find new jobs. The iconic carmaker announced last week that it would end Australian manufacturing operations in 2017. Victorian Premier Denis Napthine will today meet with representatives from the car industry and the South Australian Government. Both states are urging the Government to bring forward infrastructure spending to cushion the impact of Holden's closure. Mr Abbott says he wants to help workers move into new jobs in the same sector by focusing on the economic strengths in the affected communities. More » Hockey warns spending cuts to come as deficit blows out by billions Scoopon fined $1 million for misleading customers NBN can't guarantee promised speeds: Switkowski Politics More Politics » Coalition confirms NDIS may be targeted for budget savings The Federal Government has confirmed the National Disability Insurance Scheme may be targeted in the search for budget savings. The Coalition's Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook yesterday revealed that the economy is in dire trouble and that there has been a $17 billion budget blowout. Treasurer Joe Hockey warned that "difficult choices" will have to be made to "eliminate" wasteful spending. Early data shows that the NDIS is costing more than expected, with demand for the scheme greater than forecast. Finance Minister Mathias Cormann says the Government is committed to delivering the NDIS in the most efficient and cost effective way. 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More » Study links junk food to memory loss China to launch next lunar probe in 2017 after successful mission China lands rover on moon White House says no plans to split NSA, Cyber Command Environment More Environment » Victorian cattlemen push to reopen high country grazing By Rachel Carbonell A former Alpine National Park ranger says he is heartbroken at renewed attempts to allow cattle grazing in Victoria's High Country. More » Kerry returns to Vietnam's Mekong Delta to address climate change issues Bailed Greenpeace activists not able to leave Russia Environment approval 'one-stop shops' given go-ahead by COAG Forestry industry urges Abbott Government to honour peace deal 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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