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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 17 Jul, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » Caution as hendra cases continue to climb The spate of outbreaks of the deadly hendra virus in the past month mean people are much more cautious when dealing with horses, authorities say. Veterinarians say despite eight recent outbreaks, stretching from far north Queensland to New South Wales, the risk of human infection is now lower. Eleven horses have died or been put down in hendra outbreaks since last month; seven in Queensland and three in New South Wales. More than 80 horses are currently being monitored.More » Global effort needed to prevent 'catastrophe' in Africa Carbon tax ad blitz set to begin Murdoch apologises with full-page ads Economists reject rates drop prediction Newman on track to become premier Woman charged after 83yo bound, gagged More prisoners escape from Tasmanian jail Pet dog stabbed to death in Lismore backyard Hinch leaves hospital with new liver More Analysis » Can our Iron Lady shake her carbon tax goblin? Julia Gillard would do well to remember one of the great Thatcher lessons - that it is possible for an unpopular person to be a successful leader. But can the PM fashion respect from dislike, as the other Iron Lady did? If she could shake her living, snickering carbon tax hobgoblin that follows her everywhere, she might have a chance.More » Let the journalist who is without sin ... Australian policy our window to the rest of the world Talkin 'bout the Harry Potter generation The weekly quiz Taxes, promises and understanding: where to from here? A scared country that doesn't believe in itself anymore Conversations: brave new world after the carbon tax Drama clubs and theatre sports: leave it to the athletes Going Gaga over wheels World More World » Global effort needed to prevent 'catastrophe' in Africa Britain's aid secretary has urged the global community to help people in drought-hit east Africa avoid a "catastrophe".More » Murdoch apologises with full-page ads Hacking fallout continues as Dow Jones chief quits Obama issues debt ceiling deadline 28 killed as Syria protests hit new peak US troops begin Afghan withdrawal Chilean miners sue government over 69-day ordeal Mass escape in deadly Mexican prison break Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Search engines replacing memory, study shows Clare Pain and Ashley Hall It's official. The internet has become part of our extended intelligence, and we are coming to depend on it.More » 500yo canoe found in Alaska forest Pirates disrupting climate change research 'One' year on, Neptune still a mystery Greenpeace destroys GM wheat Environment More Environment » Farming and the carbon tax: what's in store? Sarah Collerton ABC News Online talks to key experts about what the carbon plan means for farmers.More » Pirates disrupting climate change research Study casts doubt on forest carbon capture plans Woman confronts PM over carbon 'lies' Abbott defends backbencher's coal buy About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at omsstraffic.4321@blogger.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. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2011 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters