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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 14 May, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Live: Reaction to Abbott Government's first budget The Coalition Government is continuing with the job of selling its first budget today, after revealing plans to tighten the belts of most Australians with tax hikes, tighter welfare rules, new GP fees, and cuts to health and education spending. Treasurer Joe Hockey has characterised it as a "contribute and build" budget designed to bring about deep changes â€" the "structural reform" he says the Coalition was elected to do. But key budget measures, including the introduction of a fee to see the doctor, and cuts to welfare payments, have sparked an angry reaction from the Opposition and from lobby groups. Join us for live coverage of the budget reaction throughout the day. More » States react to health and education cuts in federal budget Winners and losers of the 2014 budget PM open to negotiations to get budget measures through Senate Hockey says budget dance claims laced with 'vicious innuendo' Australia to list Boko Haram as terrorist organisation Man admits to killing vampire gigolo ICAC warns Tim Koelma he faces jail if found to be lying Postecoglou names 30-man Socceroos squad Geoff Huegill and wife admit cocaine charges More Analysis » Abbott's message to mothers: get to work Over the past 10 years, her image - once proudly prominent in the Howard government's budgetary priorities - has faded from the pages of the national fiscal document. How fascinating it is that the man most widely thought to be John Howard's ideological successor, Tony Abbott, should be the one to give her that final push towards the door. She is the Australian stay-at-home mum. More » Budget 2014: Defence Renovation Rescue Why couldn't they just be straight with us? Cruel to be kind, just in the wrong measure When are budget twiddles broken promises? Budget pessimism: cynical ploy or good planning? Deficit of credibility for tough love budget The big and very public business of politics Selling the Mint: the new faces of Aussie currency Beware the Border Force fetish Just In More Just In » Google to remove outdated personal information By Europe correspondent Mary Gearin One of Europe's highest courts has ruled that Google can be told to remove personal information that is excessive, irrelevant, or out of date. More » Irukandji 'forecast' may soon warn swimmers about deadly stingers Australia to list Boko Haram as terrorist organisation Anti-China protesters set factories on fire in Vietnam Scientists say budget cuts will be crippling Grants to artists and filmmakers slashed Man fired arrow at neighbour after argument Man admits to killing vampire gigolo ICAC warns Tim Koelma he faces jail if found to be lying Urgent COAG meeting needed over budget cuts: Newman World More World » Google to remove outdated personal information By Europe correspondent Mary Gearin One of Europe's highest courts has ruled that Google can be told to remove personal information that is excessive, irrelevant, or out of date. More » Anti-China protesters set factories on fire in Vietnam Pro-Russian separatists kill seven Ukrainian soldiers Nigeria ready to negotiate with Boko Haram for schoolgirls' release Nauru opposition MPs suspended for speaking to ABC 201 dead, hundreds trapped in Turkey coalmine collapse Business More Business » Business welcomes budget, but accountants argue Hockey’s job only half done By business reporter Michael Janda Business groups have generally welcomed the budget, but accounting and tax professionals say it is in need of real revenue reform. More » Budget 2014: Deficit tax may raise a lot less than Treasury forecasts says analyst Car industry facing swift demise: Xenophon Qld mining industry says federal budget delivers on key election commitments Tinkler's firm buys up southern Qld mine Commonwealth Bank posts $2.2b cash earnings in three months CSR profits jump 143pc as residential construction rebounds Politics More Politics » Scientists say budget cuts will be crippling By environment and science reporter Jake Sturmer, Lexi Metherell and Alex McDonald Australia's environment and science sectors have been slashed by hundreds of millions of dollars, with agencies axed and programs scrapped. Scientists say many of the cuts will be crippling. Read more about which projects in the science sector have been affected by the 2014 federal budget. More » Grants to artists and filmmakers slashed States react to health and education cuts in federal budget Hockey says budget dance claims laced with 'vicious innuendo' PM open to negotiations to get budget measures through Senate Sport More Sport » Postecoglou names youthful 30-man Socceroos squad Coach Ange Postecoglou has banked on the younger generation of Socceroos in naming a 30-man World Cup squad. More » Geoff Huegill and wife, Sara Hills, plead guilty to cocaine charges Pearce fined, stood down for one game Horwill backs Reds to make right call on O'Connor Giants player charged with assault Aussie Matthews retains Giro lead after fourth stage Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Scientists say budget cuts will be crippling By environment and science reporter Jake Sturmer, Lexi Metherell and Alex McDonald Australia's environment and science sectors have been slashed by hundreds of millions of dollars, with agencies axed and programs scrapped. Scientists say many of the cuts will be crippling. Read more about which projects in the science sector have been affected by the 2014 federal budget. More » Seaweed extracts used to help reproduce human bone, repair tissue 'Star Wars' robotic arm for amputees approved for sale Researchers develop three-dimensional body parts for implant Commission of Audit proposal may restrict business innovation Environment More Environment » Scientists say budget cuts will be crippling By environment and science reporter Jake Sturmer, Lexi Metherell and Alex McDonald Australia's environment and science sectors have been slashed by hundreds of millions of dollars, with agencies axed and programs scrapped. Scientists say many of the cuts will be crippling. Read more about which projects in the science sector have been affected by the 2014 federal budget. 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