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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 12 Oct, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Millions of Australians living in poverty: ACOSS Poverty is on the rise in Australia, with more than two and a half million people - and one in six children - struggling to fulfil their daily basic needs, statistics suggest. The Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) revealed in its latest national poverty report that more than 600,000 children, and one third of children in single parent families, lived below the poverty line. To be considered "below the poverty line", a family of four needed to be surviving on less than $841 a week, and a single adult on less than $400 a week. It also showed that women, people with disabilities, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders were among the worst affected. More » Bathurst 1000 resumes after track damage repaired Putin to attend Brisbane G20 summit next month Racist tirade against guard on Brisbane train 'un-Australian': Abbott Call for Tasmanian devils to be introduced as mainland predators 4WD dragged by freight train along NT track Wigan prop sent off after violent on-field clash Calls for more air strikes as Kobane hangs in the balance Federal Government to 'rebalance' school curriculum Melanoma warning after toddler has cancer removed More Analysis » From Islamophobia to Islamysteria Muslim and non-Muslim Australia are once again at odds. Fear and suspicion have grown. Security is again at the fore. Yet there is now evidence that it can be otherwise. Indeed, there is a small glimmer of hope. By a big margin of 66 per cent to 18 per cent, Australians believe that their country's non-Muslim and Muslim communities can live side-by-side in harmony. And the "unsure" 16 per cent is there to be persuaded. More » What does it mean to 'advocate terrorism'? This is a watershed for Labor and the unions Rabbitohs go for the punt The ugly face of Japan's 'pro-women' policy Australia bucks trend with foreign aid cuts Opera must set a better example for our teens When unemployment figures go AWOL Businesses suffer long after the flames go out Our reckless media fans the flames of disquiet Just In More Just In » Beale does not deserve to be sacked: Hooper Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has thrown his support behind team-mate Kurtley Beale, saying he should not be sacked. More » $1 million mobile heart care truck hits the road Millions of Australians living in poverty: ACOSS Live: Wellington v Perth, Brisbane v Adelaide Australia and New Zealand lose in World Sevens quarters Sydney octopuses heading to Tasmania Call for Tasmanian devils to be introduced as mainland predators Adelaide wins Lifesaving World Championships LNP promises power price cuts if re-elected Aussie Carfrae wins third Hawaiian Ironman World More World » Some bodies unearthed in Mexico graves 'not students' Some of the bodies found in a mass grave in southern Mexico are not any of the 43 students missing for two weeks. a governor has confirmed. More » Thousands march in St. Louis to protest against police violence Calls for more air strikes as Kobane hangs in the balance Flower sent off for brutal attack as St Helens wins Super League Spanish Ebola patient 'improving': medical source Thousands shelter in India as cyclone Hudhud approaches Business More Business » World markets in fresh turmoil amid European concerns By AM business editor Peter Ryan Global share markets have taken another battering overnight amid growing concerns Europe's economic recovery is stalling and Germany might be on the brink of recession. The deepening worries come after fresh warnings this week that the problems in Europe could drag down the rest of the world. The fallout saw the Australian share market dive more than two per cent yesterday and this morning the Australian dollar closed lower, at 86.85 US cents, after a rise in the US currency. More » Australia's housing market problems laid bare Hanlong's Xiao charged with insider trading China's coal import tariff could cost Australian jobs WA Premier slams big miners over iron ore price strategy UGL rejects allegations of secret payments Politics More Politics » Federal Government to 'rebalance' school curriculum By Eliza Borrello and staff writers The Federal Government will work with state and territory governments to 'rebalance the curriculum' as recommended by a report released today. More » Putin to attend Brisbane G20 summit next month SA MP Bob Such dies from brain tumour Hong Kong protests rebuild after govt meeting cancelled International Day of the Girl a 'time to recognise challenges' Sport More Sport » Carnage continues after Bathurst restart The carnage has continued at the Bathurst 1000 after it was sensationally suspended due to track damage. More » Live: Wellington v Perth, Brisbane v Adelaide Beale does not deserve to be sacked: Hooper Flower sent off for brutal attack as St Helens wins Super League Aussie Carfrae wins third Hawaiian Ironman Duff more than an A-League support act Science and Technology More Science and Technology » ASKAP telescope takes shape in WA outback By Gian De Poloni A project to build one of the world's most powerful radio astronomy telescopes is taking shape in Western Australia's outback, with the images taken by the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder telescope has stunning scientists. More » Microsoft chief suggests women trust karma for pay rises More funding, icebreaker flagged in Antarctica strategy Staff welcome new CSIRO boss Larry Marshall Cane toads evolving into straight, fast hoppers Environment More Environment » More funding, icebreaker flagged in Antarctica strategy More scientific funding, a new icebreaker and solidifying Tasmania as an international gateway city to Antarctica are some of the goals outlined in the Antarctic Strategic Plan. More » Feral cats tear through last wild bilby population Cane toads evolving into straight, fast hoppers 'Ideology' threatening wildlife in national parks Marine Park Authority 'losing credibility' amid staff cuts 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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