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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 30 Apr, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Changes to RDA could lead to race riots, Coalition warned By political correspondent Emma Griffiths The Abbott Government is facing fierce and united opposition from influential ethnic groups over its proposed changes to racial discrimination laws, with one warning in a formal submission that the amendments will lead to race riots like those seen in Cronulla in 2005. In their submissions, several groups from the Chinese, Arab, Indigenous, Greek and Jewish communities have urged the Government to abandon the proposal. Meanwhile, the first Coalition MP to hold the western Sydney seat of Reid says he has received "tens of thousands" of representations urging him to fight the changes. More » Sentences to be appealed over death of 4yo girl forced to ride motorcycle Fourth case of death cap mushroom poisoning confirmed LA Clippers owner banned for life for racist remarks Rise in number of preschoolers sexually abusing peers: expert Cambodia refugee deal edges closer Farmer faces ruin after losing coal mine court fight Builder tells ICAC he was duped into political donation Hit-run driver Puneet Puneet to be extradited from India Pro-Russian separatists seize second provincial capital More Analysis » Singles sidelined by budget, but it's not all bad For most single people and those couples with no kids, the only real bonus they may receive in a budget are income tax cuts, and this year the opposite looks set to occur. But despite what you might have heard on talkback radio, no one gets rich by having kids. And it is also worth remembering that already in Australia more than in most countries, the more you earn the less the government contributes to maintaining your standard of living - which is as it should be. More » We should fear slow growth, not inequality 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 Just In More Just In » Real hammers Bayern to reach Champions League final Real Madrid reached their first Champions League final since 2002 with a 4-0 victory over Bayern Munich. More » Rise in number of preschoolers sexually abusing peers: expert SA earthquake mid-north's biggest jolt in 20 years Protests in Nigeria over failure to rescue schoolgirls Hit-run driver Puneet Puneet to be extradited from India NBA bans Clippers owner Sterling for life Do people really have a right to be bigots? Pro-Russian separatists seize second provincial capital Changes to RDA could lead to race riots, Coalition warned Fourth case of death cap mushroom poisoning confirmed World More World » Real hammers Bayern to reach Champions League final Real Madrid reached their first Champions League final since 2002 with a 4-0 victory over Bayern Munich. More » Protests in Nigeria over failure to rescue schoolgirls NBA bans Clippers owner Sterling for life Pro-Russian separatists seize second provincial capital Bitcoin traders settle lawsuits over failed Mt Gox exchange South Korea's president apologises to ferry victims 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 » Alarm over youth unemployment 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 Share market tumbles after reaching near six-year high Politics More Politics » Pro-Russian separatists seize second provincial capital Hundreds of pro-Russian separatists stormed government buildings across one of Ukraine's provincial capitals and opened fire on police in a major escalation of the rebellion following new Western sanctions. More » Changes to RDA could lead to race riots, Coalition warned Liberals secure three seats in Senate re-run Age pension and superannuation explained Parents say NDIS failing to deliver Sport More Sport » NBA bans Clippers owner Sterling for life By North America correspondent Michael Vincent LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling was handed a life ban and $US2.5 million fine by the NBA for his racist remarks. More » Michael Cheika handed suspended six-month ban NRL offers Alex McKinnon a 'job for life' Naitanui's form 'not an issue' for the Eagles Wanderers fuelled by Grand final loss Slater motivated to stay number one full-back 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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