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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 15 May, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » States rebel over 'unfair' health and education cuts By political correspondent Emma Griffiths State premiers have reacted angrily to an $80 billion federal budget cut to schools and hospitals funding, accusing the Commonwealth of trying to "wedge" them into pushing for a hike to the GST. Commonwealth funding will be slashed from schools and hospitals over the next decade, as the Government moves state and territory agreements to "more realistic" deals. NSW Premier Mike Baird says the Federal Government is trying to fix the budget bottom line by shifting the burden to the states. Queensland's leader Campbell Newman says the changes are "not fair" and "not acceptable". More » Legal argument delays Rudd evidence to royal commission Rescue efforts continue as 274 dead in Turkey coalmine collapse Leaked documents reveal new details in Australia's bid for NSA assistance First home buyers savings scheme axed in federal budget Brother tells court of confrontation with Harris over abuse claims Ono leads Wanderers into Champions League quarters Ex-reporter hacked Royals' phones 200 times Oscar Pistorius to undergo psychiatric assessment Bird's throw charge downgraded by NRL judiciary More Analysis » A fib too far: the death rattle of political trust This Budget reveals a government that prioritises, then rations, its truthfulness, and does it with a brazen sense of self confidence. Phase one, make truth a relative concept dependent on political context. Phase two, bargain with our darker instincts for selfishness and individual security in the certain hope that self interest will trump our desire for honesty. Have we finally been pushed toward the great uncoupling: that moment when politicians will at last admit with a great sigh of liberation, that truth does not constrain them? More » Budget time bombs meant lies were inevitable Slashing foreign aid reflects poorly on Australia We're damned by discrimination, not the DSP Abbott's message to mothers: get to work 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? Just In More Just In » Crocodile reportedly eats 11-year-old boy in PNG The limbs of an 11-year-old boy have been found inside a huge crocodile and his head discovered nearby after he was attacked in Papua New Guinea. More » Ex-reporter hacked Royals' phones 200 times Standoff continues over suspended Nauru MPs Shark bites board but surfer unscathed Brother tells court of confrontation with Harris over abuse claims US shares dip after record run Scott to replace Tiger atop golf rankings Indonesian elections: PDI-P's crucial alliance ASIC's funding cut in move away from financial sector oversight Rescue efforts continue as 274 dead in Turkey coalmine collapse World More World » Crocodile reportedly eats 11-year-old boy in PNG The limbs of an 11-year-old boy have been found inside a huge crocodile and his head discovered nearby after he was attacked in Papua New Guinea. More » Ex-reporter hacked Royals' phones 200 times Standoff continues over suspended Nauru MPs US shares dip after record run Indonesian elections: PDI-P's crucial alliance Rescue efforts continue as 274 dead 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 US shares dip after record run 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 CSR profits jump 143pc as residential construction rebounds Politics More Politics » Indonesian elections: PDI-P's crucial alliance Indonesia correspondent Helen Brown, staff, and wires The party of Indonesia's presidential favourite has announced a crucial political alliance, giving it enough votes to officially nominate its star candidate Joko Widodo. More » ASIC's funding cut in move away from financial sector oversight First home buyers savings scheme axed in federal budget Paid parental leave gets little mention in federal budget Australians respond to the Abbott Government's budget Sport More Sport » Scott to replace Tiger atop golf rankings Despite not playing a tournament, Adam Scott will replace Tiger Woods as golf's world number one next week. More » Matthews retains Giro lead, Italy's Ulissi wins fifth stage Bird charge downgraded by judiciary Ono leads Wanderers into Champions League quarters Federer suffers early defeat in Rome Ange promises to excite Socceroos fans 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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