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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 29 Apr, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Tony Abbott facing internal dissent over 'crazy' debt levy proposal By political reporter Latika Bourke Prime Minister Tony Abbott is facing dissent from within his own party over a proposal to introduce a debt levy, with one MP saying it would be "absolutely crazy" and would amount to a broken election promise. A federal Coalition MP, who did not want to be named, told the ABC the levy was a "crazy idea" and a "clear breach" of the Government's pre-election commitment not to introduce any new taxes. More » Plane engine catches fire after take-off from Perth Troy Buswell pleads guilty to driving offences Mongols bikie arrested in US over Gold Coast killing of Max Waller US storms kills 21, new tornado roars through Mississippi town Optus to cut around 200 jobs in restructure Builder tells ICAC he was duped into political donation Tourist shot dead in attempted robbery in Argentina Australia in grip of ice 'pandemic': Crime Commission Grocon charged over fatal wall collapse More Analysis » We should fear slow growth, not inequality Is inequality the defining issue of our generation? According to the French economist Thomas Piketty's incredibly popular new book Capital in the Twenty-First Century it is. But a closer examination shows Piketty's book actually demonstrates something else. Inequality isn't the essential economic danger of the 21st century. The danger is slow economic growth. More » No case for changing race laws Australia must strive for strategic independence Lessons learnt from the killing fields When concentration camps and democracy clash Meat the hidden culprit of climate change Elevate tax talk above mere politics Cyclone Clive could tear through minor parties Amid the gunfire, I witnessed the Anzac spirit Modern soldiers live in the Anzac shadow Just In More Just In » Optus to cut around 200 jobs in restructure Optus is cutting jobs as part of an ongoing restructure, but says none of the positions will be sent offshore. More » Students repay kindness to drought-stricken farmers Elderly woman wrong about accused attacker, court told US storms kills 21, new tornado roars through Mississippi town Plane engine catches fire after take-off from Perth Man charged over car handstand stunt Builder tells ICAC he was duped into political donation Parents say NDIS failing to deliver Troy Buswell pleads guilty to driving offences Waldron apologises for role in salary cap scandal World More World » US storms kills 21, new tornado roars through Mississippi town A tornado has torn through the Mississippi town of Tupelo causing widespread destruction to homes and businesses, on a second day of ferocious storms that have claimed 21 lives in the southern United States. More » Russian politicians, businesses on new sanction lists New tax allegations for F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone Search for survivors after tornadoes move through US British publicist Max Clifford convicted of sexual assaults PNG man attacked by police dogs demands justice Business More Business » Business groups slam debt levy, back ditching parental leave plan By business editor Peter Ryan, Pat McGrath and staff Business groups are becoming increasingly wary about talk of deep budget cuts and of a temporary debt tax. The Australian Industry Group says such reductions in household disposable income could dent fragile consumer confidence and spending. Meanwhile, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry says "a levy is a tax", and the broken commitment for no new taxes is an "unwelcome surprise" from a government that promised "no surprises". Both business groups argue that, if short term cuts are really necessary, the Federal Government's plan for a boosted parental leave scheme should be one policy facing the axe. More » PwC warns Australia needs tax increases to avoid Euro-style debt crisis Optus to cut around 200 jobs in restructure Cancer battle triggers Kermode's resignation as Cabcharge chairman Hardware and office supplies lead Wesfarmers sales rise Sri Lanka refusal won't dampen Packer's Asia plan: Analyst Politics More Politics » Parents say NDIS failing to deliver By Caroline Winter Parents of disabled children say the National Disability Insurance Scheme is failing to deliver what was promised. It was launched nearly 10 months ago at five trial sites across Australia, and in South Australia has a focus on children up to the age of 14. But some parents say they are feeling ambushed and confused as they try to negotiate the bureaucracy. More » Troy Buswell pleads guilty to driving offences Russian politicians, businesses on new sanction lists Tony Abbott facing internal dissent over 'crazy' debt levy proposal Troy Buswell driving charges due to be heard in court Sport More Sport » Slater motivated to stay number one full-back Billy Slater says he has extra motivation to perform in Friday night's Test against New Zealand in Sydney. More » Tandy's problems caught up with him: Turner Upbeat Leapai welcomed home after loss to Klitschko Waldron apologises for role in salary cap scandal Man City, PSG breach UEFA financial rules: reports New tax allegations for F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Scientists look to past to beat antibiotic resistance By Simon Lauder Australian scientists are looking to the past as they work to beat the increasing problem of antibiotic resistance. Researchers at Monash University are not developing a new class of antibiotics, instead hoping to make an old one, Polymyxin, easier and safer to use. More » Chemo researchers 'discover immune cells on/off switch' Gene test could boost breast cancer survival rate US scientists discover 'Earth-like' planet Kepler-186f High-tech tool to reveal Milky Way origins Environment More Environment » Western quoll returns to Flinders Ranges in SA By Kerry Staight After more than a century the western quoll is back in South Australia's Flinders Ranges in a trial involving the native marsupial's relocation from Western Australia. More » Government releases climate change policy white paper National Water Commission under threat from budget cuts People who don't engage climate deniers 'ignorant and medieval': Brandis US city ditches drinking water over urination scare About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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