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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 12 Mar, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Malaysian military denies detecting missing plane The Malaysian air force has denied reports a passenger plane that vanished with 239 people on board was detected on radar far west of its flight path. Interpol has all but ruled out terrorism as the cause of the disappearance of flight MH370, which went missing on Saturday while travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Air force chief General Rodzali Daud was quoted as saying that radar had last detected the plane over the Strait of Malacca off western Malaysia, which would have indicated it veered west from its intended flight path. But Mr Rodzali says he "did not make any such statements," and that newspaper Berita Harian published "what is clearly an inaccurate and incorrect report". However, he says authorities have not ruled out the possibility the airliner inexplicably changed course before losing contact. More » Daniel Morcombe murder: Jury retires to consider verdicts Fire at Barangaroo construction site in Sydney creating large volumes of smoke WA shark cull: EPA rules out assessment despite 23,000 public submissions Darwin blackout closes schools and shuts down public service, cuts power to homes and businesses Wilkie says Gillard tried to recruit him to Labor 'Violent' cat attacks baby, traps family in bedroom More Analysis » The dangers of collectivism haven't passed Nobody but the most ardent socialist would have imagined, in 1944, that Western government fiscal activities, predominated by welfare transfers, would account for the 35 to 50 per cent of national income. Nor could they have envisaged the extensive web of regulations ensnaring individuals and businesses within an ever-decreasing ambit to undertake discretionary actions, and exercise their own choices. Seventy years after Friedrich Hayek released his seminal book on the dangers of collectivism, we should take his wise advice and sharply reverse our journey toward the final hellish destination on the road to serfdom. More » To cut fairly, you must look at tax expenditures Coalition wages blunt IR campaign Cost of living and the great pain game Time to ditch antiquated media regulations The simple truth of our 'miracle' economy Ugandan moralism damages struggle to end HIV What we can learn from a Tassie butchering What's prompted Abbott's sudden drying out? The West poked the Russian Bear Just In More Just In » ABC audit finds four stories raised editorial concerns An independent audit of the ABC's coverage in regards to asylum seekers has found four out of 97 pieces of content which were reviewed raised editorial concerns. More » Australian politicians say no need to change flag Iron ore price slump surprises analysts, should worry Government Fire at Sydney construction site prompts building evacuations 'Violent' cat attacks baby, traps family in bedroom Formula One 2014 season preview EPA rules out shark cull assessment despite public submissions Cheating medical students get marks cut Wilkie says Gillard tried to recruit him to Labor Fire engulfs construction site in San Francisco World More World » 'Violent' cat attacks baby, traps family in bedroom A 10-kilogram Himalayan cat has attacked a baby boy and trapped a family in the bedroom of their apartment in the US state of Oregon. More » Fire engulfs construction site in San Francisco Clashes erupt in Turkey over teen boy's death Fiji's health department on high alert 5.5 million Syrian children in need: UNICEF CIA accused by US senator of spying on Congress Business More Business » Iron ore price slump surprises analysts, should worry Government By business reporter Pat McGrath This week's massive fall in iron ore prices is not only hurting miners, but also Australia's budget. More » Consumer confidence hits 10-month low, pessimists outnumber optimists January housing finance figures defy last year's trend New chairman Cairns promises strong corporate governance for David Jones Industry leaders call for improved mine safety Car parts suppliers say their future will be difficult Politics More Politics » Wilkie says Gillard tried to recruit him to Labor By political reporter Latika Bourke Independent MP Andrew Wilkie says former prime minister Julia Gillard tried to recruit him to the Labor Party and have him run as an ALP candidate in the last election. More » Clashes erupt in Turkey over teen boy's death How severe is the drought in Queensland and New South Wales? China to begin trial of private banks Credit squeeze on Chinese steel mills has flow-on effect for Australia Sport More Sport » Rookies ready to rock the AFL in 2014 by Dean Bilton Grandstand predicts the five rookies who will have the biggest impact on the AFL in 2014. More » Formula One 2014 season preview Perrine disqualification inexcusable: APC boss Harris sidelined for six months after knee surgery Fifita accepts two-match NRL ban Ricciardo unfazed by F1 car trouble Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Tropical fruit tourism 'thriving in NSW' By Megan Woodward A family in northern NSW has successfully combined farming and tourism at their productive tropical fruit farm for decades. More » Asteroid to make close pass by Earth Uncrackable phones stymie police efforts to prevent underworld crime Scientists revive 30,000-year-old virus From driving a bus to funding high-risk cancer research: Col's story Environment More Environment » How severe is the drought in Queensland and New South Wales? Prime Minister Tony Abbott has announced a $320 million assistance package to support drought-hit farmers in NSW and Queensland. Justifying the package, Mr Abbott said: "Drought of this severity is not the normal course of business. This is not just a once-in-a-decade drought. It's a once-in-a-quarter-century drought in many places. In some places, it's a once-in-a-century drought". ABC Fact Check investigates. More » PM calls mining, carbon taxes 'anti-WA' as Senate campaigns kick off More than 150 records broken last summer, Climate Council says Thousands stage anti-nuclear rally in Tokyo ahead of Fukushima anniversary China to toughen laws after air quality in major cities fails to meet standards 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. 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