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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 11 Mar, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Abbott's lifestyle comments 'hopeless' and 'disrespectful' By political correspondent Emma Griffiths, staff Tony Abbott's key Indigenous advisers slam his description of living in remote communities as a "lifestyle choice", saying the statement is "hopeless", "disrespectful" and simplistic. More » Superannuation rule changes for young homebuyers a bad idea: Turnbull Branson joins calls for clemency as Indonesia reminds Australia about asylum seekers Cyclists reportedly injured in notorious Melbourne 'hell ride' Pacific nations on alert as Cyclone Pam intensifies Man killed in motorbike accident while recreating Mad Max scenes 'Treasurer for sale' story in public interest, Fairfax journalist says Homeopathy not effective, major Australian study finds Jeremy Clarkson suspended by BBC after 'fracas' with producer Armed Melbourne gang allegedly rob 15 gaming venues in four months More Analysis » This isn't a lifestyle, it's a way of life A "lifestyle" is something thin, superficial, swappable. If a lifestyle is something you can adopt, it's something you can also change. As such, it's deeply offensive for the Prime Minister to suggest that living in a remote Indigenous community is simply one option among others. We're not talking about tree-changers. We're talking about people living in the land they have always lived in, pursuing forms of life and community that require presence and continuity. More » Quiet diplomacy won't stop the death penalty The interest rate mantra has hit a wall Googling a solution for raising tax revenue Welfare for car makers: a policy of confusion The UN spoke, Abbott replied - and no one listened One upcoming budget, three jostling narratives Islamic State is destroying ideas, not just artefacts Propositioned in the workplace? Let's take a stand Religion classes make religious kids feel welcomed Just In More Just In » Superannuation rule changes for young homebuyers a bad idea: Turnbull By political reporter Andrew Greene Senior Cabinet Minister Malcolm Turnbull says it is a "thoroughly bad idea" to allow young people to tap into their superannuation savings to buy their first home. 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More » Miners lead share market slide Inpex workers who allegedly went on strike face $10,000 fines Telstra bid to raise phone line prices set to fail Consumer confidence slips back into negative Cheques in steep decline towards obsolescence Politics More Politics » Superannuation rule changes for young homebuyers a bad idea: Turnbull By political reporter Andrew Greene Senior Cabinet Minister Malcolm Turnbull says it is a "thoroughly bad idea" to allow young people to tap into their superannuation savings to buy their first home. More » Abbot Point approvals process rebooted in plan to preserve wetlands Abbott needs cultural training, NT Cabinet minister says Aboriginal groups facing funding cuts call for Nigel Scullion's sacking Abbott's lifestyle comments 'hopeless' and 'disrespectful' Sport More Sport » Cherry-Evans not looking for early exit from Manly Daly Cherry-Evans says he wants to play out the 2015 NRL season with Manly before moving to the Titans. 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