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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 11 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Childcare package headed for Senate stoush By political correspondent Emma Griffiths, Eliza Borrello and Melissa Clarke The Abbott Government begins the sales job for its centrepiece childcare initiatives ahead of tomorrow night's budget, as it announces further cuts to the federal public service. More » Hockey outlines plans for tax avoidance crackdown, Netflix tax Government outlines travel costs to lobby for Barrier Reef Banks fear deposit tax will be introduced in federal budget Cyclists 'stalked', police say, as they investigate fatal hit-and-run Inmates' cell selfie on Facebook draws fire Coles refunds suppliers millions of dollars after claims of unconscionable conduct 'What will I tell my girls': Wife of 'bashed' paramedic feared he would die Australian doctor in Syria condemns air strikes against IS, vows never to return home Melbourne teen remanded in custody over alleged terror plot More Analysis » Budget 2015: see through the smoke screens Out they'll roll after the budget - a conga line of corporate leaders bemoaning that the opportunity for "genuine reform" on taxes and wages is rapidly passing us by. Ordinarily, a conservative government would be in full agreement on both counts. But Joe Hockey is in the invidious position of requiring more tax revenue, not less. And when it comes to wages, he needs them to rise, not fall, if he harbours any hopes of narrowing the budget deficit. More » Budget 2015: how does the Government's new childcare package stack up? Maurice Newman v the UN: logic behind the crazy Government rolls dice on 'Labor-lite' budget UK election: As England marches to the right, Scotland surges to the left What the UK election results mean for Australia Domestic violence and the media: maintaining the veil of silence and secrecy Where Tesla leads, Australia is reluctant to follow Good on Mike Baird for cleaning up the ICAC mess Anzac Day terrorism plot: why Harun Causevic should get bail Just In More Just In » Forestry Tasmania to lose 'half' its workforce after redundancies announced Twenty north west Forestry Tasmania employees set to lose their jobs are being treated like "disposable goods", a union says. More » AFL fines a dozen players over round six melees NT unlikely to house nuclear waste dump Inquest hears suicide less likely with better treatment Man on trial accused of killing Irishman with one punch Knife-wielding robber to be sentenced over spate of robberies in Canberra Banks fear deposit tax will be introduced in federal budget Families affected by suicide 'fall between the cracks', Salvos warn PNG death penalty 'under review', PM says Heritage orders deliberately flouted by 'cunning' developer, court hears World More World » Bougainville elections underway as island looks to independence By PNG Correspondent Liam Cochrane Polls open in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville to elect a government that will lead the island on the path towards a referendum on independence from Papua New Guinea. More » Syria angered by Turkish PM's visit to Ottoman figure's tomb Fowler wins Players Championship in thrilling play-off Murray stuns clay king Nadal to win Madrid Masters Rosberg cruises to Spanish Grand Prix win QPR relegated after 6-0 Man City mauling, Liverpool held by Chelsea Business More Business » Hockey outlines plans for tax avoidance crackdown, Netflix tax By political reporter Eliza Borrello Treasurer Joe Hockey reveals details of his multinational tax avoidance crackdown and a plan to force companies selling digital products to pay the GST. More » Banks fear deposit tax will be introduced in federal budget Business confidence steady ahead of federal budget Nine things to watch out for come budget night Budget 2015: What we know so far Petrol price gap between city and country closes: ACCC Coles refunds millions of dollars to suppliers over ACCC case AGL fined $40,000 for disconnecting SA customers in hardship Politics More Politics » NT unlikely to house nuclear waste dump By Anthony Stewart The Northern Territory appears unlikely to house the Federal Government's proposed radioactive waste dump after major land holders fail to nominate a site. More » Nine things to watch out for come budget night Childcare package headed for Senate stoush Thai king Bhumibol leaves Bangkok hospital for palace Castro thanks Pope Francis for mediating thaw with US Sport More Sport » Malthouse supported by Murphy, Gibbs as pressure mounts Embattled Carlton coach Mick Malthouse has received backing from his captain, vice-captain and president while insisting he will be going nowhere. More » Tinkler reprimanded by FFA for abusing journalist Hurrell faces three-match ban for kneeing incident Fowler wins Players Championship in thrilling play-off Boyd declares himself ready for Origin after Broncos return Matthews in pink as Viviani wins Giro second stage Kyrgios to secure first grand slam seeding Western Bulldogs' Smith set for more knee surgery QPR relegated after 6-0 Man City mauling, Liverpool held by Chelsea Geelong captain Selwood cleared of broken hand Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Brad Haddin helps scientists in search for better cricket bat A group of scientists from the Australian National University team up with Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin to unlock the secrets behind a good cricket bat. More » Germany's Daimler unveils world's first self-driving truck SpaceX tests escape feature on Dragon spacecraft Out-of-control space cargo ship to burn up in atmosphere Satellite mapping points to more aftershocks in Nepal: expert Environment More Environment » Government outlines travel costs to lobby for Barrier Reef By national environment reporter Jake Sturmer Government ministers and bureaucrats spend more than $100,000 visiting and lobbying almost all of the World Heritage Committee to convince them not to declare the Great Barrier Reef in danger. More » Renewed hopes Natural Sequence Farming methods to continue Government, Opposition reach 'in-principle' RET deal Cabinet agrees to cut Renewable Energy Target to compromise figure Newly elected Greens co-deputy opposed to increasing fuel taxes About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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