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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 04 Feb, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Cancer is Australia's biggest killer, WHO says By medical reporter Sophie Scott and Alison Branley Cancer has surpassed heart disease as the biggest killer in Australia, according to a new report from the World Health Organisation (WHO). The WHO's World Cancer Report found 8.2 million people died from cancer globally in 2012, including 40,000 Australians. The report was last released six years ago and this is the first major international update on the disease since then. In Australia and other Western countries, the rise in cancer cases has been attributed to ageing populations and increased screening. But the report says 3.7 million cancer deaths could have been avoided by lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, reducing alcohol intake and maintaining a healthy weight. More » Ian Thorpe admitted to rehab for depression $1 million reward for information on missing Melbourne schoolgirl South Australian man dies in Bali Philip Seymour Hoffman autopsy scheduled for today Nigerian police arrest online 'scammer' linked to death of Perth woman Drug trafficker appeals to High Court over NT property seizure law More Analysis » Abuse of power does nothing to protect us By Crooke and Fitzgerald Arrogant, ill-informed politicians who cynically misuse the power of the state for personal or political benefit are a far greater threat to democracy than criminals - even organised gangs. Whichever party is in government and whatever its motive, every abuse or misuse of power is profoundly wrong and every injustice in our name affects us all and diminishes us as a society. It's easy to ignore injustice when we're not personally affected, especially if we disapprove of those involved, but history shows that it's unwise to do so. More » A predictable GG - but not exactly traditional The story is the boats, not the ABC Obama's rallying cry for gender equality Piggybacking on the Labor and Liberal brands A year of elections - and mixed signals Would you dump rubbish in the Grand Canyon? Shining a light on alcohol and violence at home Saying goodbye to a summer we'll never forget More than one message in SPC decision Just In More Just In » Britain bans French comic Dieudonne from Anelka visit French comedian Dieudonne M'bala M'bala has been banned from entering Britain after he reportedly planned a visit to support Nicolas Anelka in the footballer's anti-Semitism row. More » Hydroponic drug crop exposed when tree falls onto house No damage to Qld's Gulf communities after cyclone crosses coast Moscow teenager kills two in rare school shooting Google provides glimpse at secret US requests for data Drug trafficker appeals to High Court over NT property seizure law Truck driver warned of worn brakes before fatal crash, inquest told Impasse over Victoria's Speaker could be resolved today Philip Seymour Hoffman autopsy scheduled for today Smith dismisses pre-Test sledging as 'bull....' World More World » Moscow teenager kills two in rare school shooting By Europe correspondent Mary Gearin, wires The chef de mission of Australia's Winter Olympics team says a fatal shooting at a Moscow school has not overly worried his team. More » Google provides glimpse at secret US requests for data Philip Seymour Hoffman autopsy scheduled for today India hopes to raise $1.8b in mobile spectrum sale Korean prosecutors seek 20 years in MP sedition trial Nelson Mandela leaves $4.7m estate to family, ANC Business More Business » Tanker company in fatal explosion 'cut corners on maintenance' By Stephen Long A fuel tanker company involved in a fatal accident in Sydney last year was using large numbers of dilapidated vehicles that should never have been on the road, according to a whistleblower working inside the company. Two people were killed and five injured when a Cootes Transport tanker rolled on its side, burst into flames and collided with several cars on Mona Vale Road last October. A long-standing Cootes employee has told the ABC's Four Corners program the company used vehicles that should not have been on the road. "I know for a fact of trucks being driven with very poor repair jobs done on them. They should never have been on the road - they should've been put on a tow truck, but they continue to work," the whistleblower said. The ABC has also learned that brake linings on the trailer destroyed in the Mona Vale accident were worn down and well beyond the point at which they needed replacement. More » Home prices surge again in January, building approvals following Market flat after economic data fails to sway investors Business group backs SPC decision, slams corporate welfare Job ads keep falling, but deterioration slowing Politics More Politics » Korean prosecutors seek 20 years in MP sedition trial South Korean prosecutors have demanded a 20-year jail term for a leftist politician on trial for allegedly plotting an armed revolt in support of North Korea. More » Protests continue in Thai capital Tony Abbott continues criticism of ABC over editorial judgement Victorian Opposition pledges $30m to SPC Ardmona if it wins state election Joe Hockey reveals complaint phone calls to ABC managing director Sport More Sport » Smith dismisses pre-Test sledging as 'bull....' Proteas captain Graeme Smith has dismissed intimidatory Australian comments ahead of the Test series as 'bull...." More » Thorpe taken to hospital Klitschko to defend belt against Australian Leapai Williams wins Super Bowl ring Johnson out to intimidate South Africa Paine apologises for Stars salary cap comments Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Qld scientists to develop system to track disease outbreaks online Queensland scientists are developing technology to use flu-stricken Australians' internet search queries to quickly alert authorities to outbreaks of disease. More » Researchers probe monsoonal storms for ice crystal clues Cells 'shocked' back to embryonic state using acid Sunscreen containing nanoparticles is safe to use, research shows Google buys AI company after big robotics, home devices acquisitions Environment More Environment » Two in three Australians drive to work, study of commuting habits finds Nearly two in three Australians drive to work in a private car while only one in 10 commuters relies on public transport, a study of census data has found. More » Volcano eruption in Indonesia Tour operators say Abbot Point decision will affect reef, tourism Thousands rally nationwide against WA shark-cull policy Reef authority imposes conditions on Abbot Point dredge spoil dumping plans About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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