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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 22 May, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Budget may destroy social safety net: ACOSS By political correspondent Emma Griffiths Australia's social safety net is at risk of being "destroyed" by billions of dollars worth of cuts in the federal budget, the nation's peak social services body says. Prime Minister Tony Abbott is continuing his post-budget sales tour of the east coast, describing the budget as "striving to be fair". But Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) analysis of the budget concludes that the budget will hit low and middle-income households the hardest. More » Sex line grandmother labels Abbott's wink 'sleazy' and 'slimy' Two Anonymous members charged over hacking Adelaide police urge wanted man to surrender Urumqi attack: At least 31 dead, dozens injured after explosives thrown from vehicles in China's Xinjiang province Kidnapped US teen found after 10 years Bomb-scare trucker had device strapped to head Jailed mother cites 'trauma' for missing court GP visits 'drop after co-payment announcement' NZ cricket's McCullum confirms match-fixing approach More Analysis » Trust me, Abbott is a PM without power John Howard had a reputation for being a "safe pair of hands" before he started trashing his promises left, right and centre. Tony Abbott didn't have nearly that level of popularity, so the backlash against him over his budget was swift. It is not that people were shocked that a politician had gone back on his word, but because in going back on his word, Abbott reinforced the negative view that people had of him anyway. More » When protests go too far Equity in education abandoned at the first opportunity Real politics snuffed in the wink of an eye Where Gillard copped it sweet, Abbott fights on Make amends for FOFA with the Medibank float Climate barbarism or ethical action? Gonski's verdict on the years since his review I still live in hope of spin-free politics The time for slacktivism is over - protesters are angry Just In More Just In » Riot act: Qld police prepare for Brisbane G20 meeting Josh Bavas and Francene Norton Queensland police say no names have been put on the prohibited persons list for the G20 summit in November. More » Billy Moore explains the legend of the Queenslander call Eastman inquiry: DPP challenge to validity of inquiry rejected Mandatory reporting 'not protecting children' Industry Super report shows consumers to lose from financial advice changes Two Anonymous members charged over hacking US B52s arrive in Darwin for war games with ADF Child-porn-accused MP makes rare parliamentary speech Search for naked dancing man linked to Darwin road crashes Shares, dollar jump on surprise turnaround in Chinese manufacturing World More World » Shares, dollar jump on surprise turnaround in Chinese manufacturing By business reporters Michael Janda and Justine Parker The Australian dollar and share market have got a substantial boost from a turnaround in Chinese manufacturing. More » Nigeria ill-equipped to stop Boko Haram terrorists At least 31 killed in blast in China's Xinjiang region: state media Support grows for far-right parties as Europe prepares to vote 'Establishment' Republicans score major wins over Tea Party candidates McCullum confirms role in ICC match-fixing probe Business More Business » James Hardie profit surges, but asbestos claims still rising By business reporters Michael Janda and Elysse Morgan Building materials firm James Hardie has more than doubled its profit and announced a special dividend, as US, European and Australian home building picks up. However, the company has also warned that, contrary to expectations, asbestos-related mesothelioma claims are still rising. The unexpected rise in claims has forced James Hardie to increase its compensation provisions considerably, with the possibility of further increases ahead if claims continue to rise. More » Industry Super report shows consumers to lose from financial advice changes Miner says jobs at risk if tugboat strike goes ahead Shares, dollar jump on surprise turnaround in Chinese manufacturing Axe falls on Glencore mine amid coal price downturn Hackers break into eBay database, steal customer data Politics More Politics » Child-porn-accused MP makes rare parliamentary speech Child porn-accused MP Bernard Finnigan has made his first speech in the South Australian Parliament in more than a year. More » Budget may destroy social safety net: ACOSS Support grows for far-right parties as Europe prepares to vote Will one in three Australian babies live to 100? Uni fee changes will cripple students, fears senior academic Sport More Sport » Four uncapped forwards in Wallabies squad to face France Brumbies lock Sam Carter and Force prop Pek Cowan made the cut in the Wallabies' 32-man squad to face France. More » Billy Moore explains the legend of the Queenslander call Blues out to target Scott: Tamou Palace prove that Australia can surprise at World Cup: Jedinak McCullum confirms role in ICC match-fixing probe Sydney racehorse trainer Guy Walter dies Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Chinese companies in hacking row 'have Australian links' By Dylan Welch The three state-owned Chinese companies at the centre of US cyber espionage claims have deep and long standing involvement in Australia, according to an American cyber security expert. More » Blasts, shockwaves could join battle against fast-moving bushfires Potentially deadly legionella pathogen thrives in windscreen wiper fluid: study Fossils of largest dinosaur found in Argentina 13,000-year-old skeleton sheds light on Native American ancestry Environment More Environment » Concern for koalas as zip line moves a step closer Koalas in a Queensland national park could be threatened by an adventure ride proposed for the Sunshine Coast, environmentalists say. More » Australia's black market for endangered wildlife thriving online Cuttlefish swarm back to SA breeding site Plant death is latest threat facing Macquarie Island World Heritage advised to reject delisting of Tasmanian forest About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. 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