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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 10 Jun, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Abbott and Harper condemn 'job-killing' carbon taxes By James Glenday in Ottawa and wires Prime Minister Tony Abbott and his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper have condemned carbon taxes during their first bilateral talks in Ottawa. Both conservative leaders have campaigned against carbon pricing, and in the face of US president Barack Obama's push to get power producers to cut emissions, the prime ministers said the taxes are "job-killing" measures that would hurt their economies. Mr Abbott acknowledged that climate change is "a significant problem". But he added: "it's not the only or even the most important problem that the world faces." More » British comedy actor Rik Mayall dies aged 56 Ukraine sees 'mutual understanding' with Russia on peace moves Japanese PM to push for return to commercial whaling Geoff Shaw: Independent MP's future in hands of Victorian Parliament Baden-Clay murder trial due to get underway Foreign Correspondent goes inside Syrian refugee camp Zaatari Tennis champion Bob Hewitt to face rape charges Syria's Assad grants amnesty after re-election Blatter takes aim at FIFA 'destroyers' More Analysis » Reconciliation Day: more than just a sleep-in The Queen's Birthday long weekend has little relevance to Australians beyond being a day to sleep in, and its currency in the national conversation is limited. It should be replaced with a national Reconciliation Day that coincides with the landmark Mabo High Court ruling. By recasting this public holiday wisely, the June long weekend can play a meaningful role in the ongoing project of achieving true national healing and maturity. More » Child abuse inquiry: don't forget the big picture Abbott's budget blues are far from over Five reasons to be wary of the markets Abbott must learn from the PMs of old Australia left behind on climate action Disney's new heroines don't need rescuing by men Obama's rhetoric follows leaders to Normandy Should political staffers be 'off-limits' to scrutiny? The gentleman of Oz rock: remembering Doc Neeson Just In More Just In » Hunt, Milford deserve Origin spots, say selectors Queensland selector Des Morris says Origin rookies Ben Hunt and Anthony Milford are worth their place in the squad. More » Abbott and Harper condemn 'job-killing' carbon taxes Baden-Clay murder trial due to get underway Independent MP Geoff Shaw's future in hands of Parliament Blatter takes aim at FIFA 'destroyers' Tennis champion Bob Hewitt to face rape charges Ukraine sees 'mutual understanding' with Russia on peace moves British comedy actor Rik Mayall dies aged 56 Foreign Correspondent goes inside Syrian refugee camp Zaatari Jokowi impresses in Indonesia's first presidential debate World More World » Blatter takes aim at FIFA 'destroyers' FIFA president Sepp Blatter has vowed to fight critics he says are trying to destroy soccer's world governing body. More » Ukraine sees 'mutual understanding' with Russia on peace moves British comedy actor Rik Mayall dies aged 56 Foreign Correspondent goes inside Syrian refugee camp Zaatari Jokowi impresses in Indonesia's first presidential debate India's new government reveals economic plans Business More Business » Five reasons to be wary of the markets There are some worrying features about global stock markets right now and just how mature the boom has become. While the global economy may be limping back, the financial markets, as they normally do, appear to be running well ahead of themselves. But history tends to repeat itself and when central bankers start to issue cautions it pays to take notice. Here are five reasons why you need to take care in the current climate. More » BHP cuts jobs at WA iron ore operations Australia Post to cut 900 jobs: reports US recoups jobs lost in recession as economy picks up Councils to keep GFC compensation after Federal Court ruling ECB's negative rates will put further pressure on dollar, RBA Politics More Politics » Abbott and Harper condemn 'job-killing' carbon taxes By James Glenday in Ottawa and wires Prime Minister Tony Abbott and his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper have condemned carbon taxes during their first bilateral talks in Ottawa. Both conservative leaders have campaigned against carbon pricing, and in the face of US president Barack Obama's push to get power producers to cut emissions, the prime ministers said the taxes are "job-killing" measures that would hurt their economies. Mr Abbott acknowledged that climate change is "a significant problem". But he added: "it's not the only or even the most important problem that the world faces." More » Jokowi impresses in Indonesia's first presidential debate India's new government reveals economic plans Brazilian police clash with protesters amid transport chaos Syria's Assad grants amnesty after re-election Sport More Sport » Hunt, Milford deserve Origin spots, say selectors Queensland selector Des Morris says Origin rookies Ben Hunt and Anthony Milford are worth their place in the squad. More » Maroons name extended squad for Origin Two Suarez unwilling to put shirt on playing England Hewitt, Tomic move into Queen's second round Blatter takes aim at FIFA 'destroyers' Broncos punish Raiders in 28-4 win Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Rats feel regret just like humans, study says By Will Ockenden A new study proves rats feel regret, the first time it has been shown that mammals other than humans experience the emotion. More » Aquaculture operators facing climate challenges Organic certifier defends role in landmark GM case Japan unveils 'emotional' robot for families Centuries old temple art uncovered at Angkor Wat Environment More Environment » Japanese PM to push for return to commercial whaling Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe says he will work towards restarting commercial whaling, despite a top UN court's order that Tokyo must stop killing whales in the Antarctic. More » Nearly 1,000 sharks to be caught under WA's planned cull policy Aquaculture operators facing climate challenges Dozens of Maules Creek coal mine protesters arrested, activists say Japanese tourism promotes whale watching instead of whaling 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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