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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 26 Mar, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » 80pc of dementia patients treated with psychotropic drugs: report By Steve Cannane A new study produced by Alzheimer's Australia suggests up to 80 per cent of dementia patients in aged care facilities are being treated with psychotropic drugs. The report, to be released today, suggests only one in five dementia patients receive any benefit from taking such medication. Lateline has previously revealed that up to 6,000 elderly Australians could be dying prematurely each year because of the misuse of psychotropic drugs in aged care facilities. Alzheimer's Australia says about 140,000 nursing home residents are being sedated and restrained with the drugs. The organisation says the use of drugs in nursing homes is excessive and has called for reform of the sector. More » Malaysia Airlines defends text message to families of MH370 passengers 'Pre-eminent' Australians could be made knight or dame under a new award, PM Tony Abbott says Brandis 'open to suggestions' on discrimination Act Newcastle's Alex McKinnon placed in an induced coma after neck surgery Washington mudslide: hope fades for up to 176 still missing Two workers killed after 56-storey plunge in Hong Kong More Analysis » Our long-term unemployment headache It's clear that long-term unemployment is a key driver of disadvantage because the longer you are unemployed the more likely you will either stay that way, or lose faith and leave the labour force. Australia largely avoided the recession but the recent sharp rise in long-term unemployed will be a key problem for the Abbott Government. It will test its desire for job growth and also reduced government spending in industries such as manufacturing, which traditionally supports those now facing long periods out of work. More » When talking tax, it pays to have the facts Politics stands in the way of a full 18C repeal Andrew Bolt isn't a racist, but ... The dunghill origins of morality Manus Island negligence may have financial costs Australia's silence on Sri Lanka is deafening Hell hath no fury like an AFL system scorned What happens to democracy if the CIA goes rogue? Let's put refugee policy on a bedrock of decency Just In More Just In » Prosecution wraps up murder case against Oscar Pistorius Prosecutors have wrapped up their case against South African track star Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day last year. More » New faces as fourth-term SA Government is sworn in New project to shed light on legacy of Indigenous diggers McKinnon placed in induced coma Action urged to prevent nuclear terrorism UN says mass Egyptian death sentences contravene international law Millions die from air pollution: WHO 80pc of dementia patients treated with psychotropic drugs: report Washington mudslide: hope fades for up to 176 still missing National Gallery risks reputation by not returning Shiva: former UNESCO director World More World » Prosecution wraps up murder case against Oscar Pistorius Prosecutors have wrapped up their case against South African track star Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of murdering his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day last year. More » Action urged to prevent nuclear terrorism UN says mass Egyptian death sentences contravene international law Millions die from air pollution: WHO Washington mudslide: hope fades for up to 176 still missing Two workers killed after 56-storey plunge in Hong Kong Business More Business » Senate rejects bid to repeal mining tax The Senate has rejected the Federal Government's push to repeal the mining tax. The Lower House passed the legislation in November, but it had not been expected to pass the Senate which is controlled by Labor and the Greens until the changeover in July. Before the bill was rejected, Finance Minister Mathias Cormann reminded the chamber of the upcoming West Australian Senate election. Greens leader Christine Milne says the repeal would have served mining companies, but not the people of Australia. More » Seniors, super industry back pause to financial advice overhaul TPG shares rally to all-time high on profit guidance Media, mining stocks hold back local market Rising sales drive Premier result for Solomon Lew's retail group Politics More Politics » New faces as fourth-term SA Government is sworn in The fourth-term Labor Government in South Australia is likely to have four new faces in the ministry when it is sworn in at Government House today. More » Bryce reflects on 'honour' of serving as G-G 'Pre-eminent' Australians to be made knights, dames Hazelwood mine fire declared officially safe Senate rejects bid to repeal mining tax Sport More Sport » McKinnon placed in induced coma Newcastle back rower Alex McKinnon has been placed in an induced coma after undergoing neck surgery. More » South Korea shapes as Asian Cup danger Carlton delays Judd's return from injury New South Wales seals Shield title with final draw Police investigate Plummer death threats Hird pledges support for wife ahead of Bombers meeting Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Researchers claim breakthrough in tackling HIV By Caroline Winter South Australian researchers claim they have made a significant breakthrough in tackling HIV and hepatitis C, using a new type of DNA vaccine which protects against the viruses and could possibly provide a cure in five years. Adelaide University's Professor Eric Gowans says the vaccine has already had positive results in animals, with human trials to start next year. Professor Gowans says he has found a way to stimulate the body's immune system response which helps deliver the vaccine. More » How a British satellite plotted MH370's route NASA camera used on Apollo Moon missions sells for $835k Malaysia Airlines disappearance highlights doubts over air traffic radar Study examines theory that eating less makes animals live longer Environment More Environment » UN climate change report card predicts Australia will get hotter By Jeanavive McGregor and environment reporter Jake Sturmer The latest United Nations report card on the impacts of climate change predicts Australia will continue to get hotter. More » Senate blocks carbon tax repeal legislation Scientists resign 'zombie' species to extinction Electric car devotees push for supercharged highway in WA No evidence to link wind farm noise to health: AMA About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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