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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 01 May, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Cradle-to-grave cuts recommended by Commission of Audit By political correspondent Emma Griffiths A raft of potentially explosive spending cuts to government services and payments have been recommended by the Abbott Government's Commission of Audit. Family payments, child care, health care, education, unemployment and pension payments, aged care and the NDIS are all among those areas in the firing line. Its 86 recommendations, detailed in more than 1,200 pages, address major structural changes that the commission says could achieve a surplus of 1 per cent by 2023-24. Treasurer Joe Hockey has been quick to emphasise that "this is not the budget", but has failed to rule out adopting any of the commission's proposals. 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If the government does not deliver a package of investment in early childhood education, all Australians will continue to miss out on the returns. More » Russia's 'Holy Soviet empire' in eastern Ukraine Our chance to make sure crime doesn't pay Foreign aid: how do we define 'value for money'? Budget realities overtake rhetoric Phone privacy is sacrosanct - even for racists Paid parental leave without the taxpayer bill Plugging the revenue gap means higher taxes Coalition gets a taste of its own medicine Singles sidelined by budget, but it's not all bad Just In More Just In » Deodorant pulled from shelves as sniffing rates rise By Anthony Stewart A brand of deodorant has been pulled from supermarket shelves in Alice Springs in response to a spiralling rate of inhalant abuse by the town's children. More » Forty-year-old IRA murder comes back to haunt Sinn Fein leader Industry assistance and support for exporters in the crosshairs Broad's 'gun-slinging' joke raises eyebrows Chris Uhlmann analyses the Commission of Audit report Cradle-to-grave cuts recommended by Commission of Audit Ai Group says tough budget could dampen key economic sectors Trio face court over murder of self-confessed vampire Holden to keep jobs at testing ground in Victoria Cabcharge founder Reg Kermode dies World More World » Forty-year-old IRA murder comes back to haunt Sinn Fein leader The 1972 murder of Belfast woman Jean McConville is at the centre of the recent arrest of Northern Ireland politician and Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams. More » Iraqis vote as violence grips divided country Oklahoma governor vows to continue carrying out executions Atletico beat Chelsea to reach first Champs League final Gerry Adams questioned over 1972 murder Senna's legacy still strong, 20 years on Business More Business » Industry assistance and support for exporters in the crosshairs By business reporter Michael Janda Industry assistance and support for exporters and the tourism sector face the axe under proposals from the Commission of Audit, which also recommends Australia Post and the Royal Australian Mint be privatised. The Commission of Audit's proposals to return the budget to a sustainable surplus would leave the business sector with a mix of winners and losers. Most in the business sector acknowledge the need for Commonwealth budget repair while the economy is reasonably robust, and would applaud both of the commission's recommendations that Federal Governments target a 1 per cent of GDP surplus. More » Cradle-to-grave cuts recommended by Commission of Audit Chris Uhlmann analyses the Commission of Audit report ANZ announces half-year profit of $3.5 billion Ai Group says tough budget could dampen key economic sectors Economy gaining momentum: US Federal Reserve Politics More Politics » Industry assistance and support for exporters in the crosshairs By business reporter Michael Janda Industry assistance and support for exporters and the tourism sector face the axe under proposals from the Commission of Audit, which also recommends Australia Post and the Royal Australian Mint be privatised. The Commission of Audit's proposals to return the budget to a sustainable surplus would leave the business sector with a mix of winners and losers. Most in the business sector acknowledge the need for Commonwealth budget repair while the economy is reasonably robust, and would applaud both of the commission's recommendations that Federal Governments target a 1 per cent of GDP surplus. 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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 » Nyrstar smelter transformation getting SA Government guarantee An agreement on a $385 million transformation of the Port Pirie lead smelter looks to be almost finalised, with operator Nyrstar confirming the South Australian Government will underwrite the project. The current smelter is to be turned into a multi-metal recycling facility and a big environment improvement is expected for the regional city. Belgian owner Nyrstar now has confirmed the redevelopment will go ahead once the funding package with Premier Jay Weatherill is finalised. 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