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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 01 Sep, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » Asylum strategy in tatters after court ruling The Federal Government is reeling from yesterday's historic High Court ruling which effectively declared the Malaysia refugee swap deal invalid.More » Gaddafi son wants to negotiate with rebels 11yo sentenced for stealing bin in London riots Sri Lanka take honours on day one ABC newsroom stalwart dies suddenly Ivy assault: fourth bouncer charged Obama declares flood disaster zones RAF flies millions into Libya Scientists identify 'thinness' genes Channel swimmer mistakes France for heaven More Analysis » The impossibility of journalism Journalists must reflect our society back to us and hold those in power to account in such way that is fair to all sides while setting aside their own individual and corporate prejudices. No wonder they so often fail. But when leading media figures seek to mitigate their bad behaviour by pretending that certain standards don't apply - or at least, don't apply to them - then we have reached a whole new level of failure.More » Why I hate blogs High Court climax to a tale of rambling incompetence Pantomime of the oppressed, starring Andrew Bolt Anxious Irene and America's frenzied media storm Debating Australia's strategic future Trust and relevance: defining the Modern ABC As Gaddafi falls, the bells toll for Assad The future of local manufacturing... who cares? Our media! They couldn't report a PBO in a brothel Just In More Just In » Ivy assault: fourth bouncer charged A fourth bouncer has been charged over an assault at Sydney's Ivy nightclub.More » Travellers in Europe's largest camp lose eviction battle Tenants sleep on floor in new government housing Stosur through to third round Senator due in court on assault, shoplifting charges Sheep to be loaded again for export Family waits on murder victim ID Channel swimmer mistakes France for heaven Gaddafi son wants to negotiate with rebels RAF flies millions into Libya World More World » Anxious Irene and America's frenzied media storm Upwards of 30 people died and millions of Americans were left without power in the wake of Hurricane Irene, but does that justify hysterical coverage in the lead-up?More » Gaddafi son wants to negotiate with rebels 11yo sentenced for stealing bin in London riots Travellers in Europe's largest camp lose eviction battle Powell, Cheney clash over Iraq war record RAF flies millions into Libya Russian authorities raid BP offices Newborn death rates dropping worldwide Business More Business » House prices continue downward trend Elysse Morgan and staff The average home price fell for the seventh straight month in July as uncertainty over the direction of interest rates and the economy's health weighed on homebuyers. The RP Data-Rismark home value index showed capital city home values fell 0.6 per cent in seasonally adjusted terms in both regional areas and capital cities.More » Australia urged to plan for end of mining boom Abbott backs Howard on IR laws rollback Late rally sends local stocks higher Centro boss fined for breach of corporate law Optus backs Telstra NBN plan rejection BlueScope workers steeled for jobs showdown Miners to strike over stalled enterprise talks Politics More Politics » Tenants sleep on floor in new government housing Nicola Gage Dozens of new houses have been built under a government program but tenants are sleeping on the floor.More » Senator due in court on assault, shoplifting charges Asylum strategy in tatters after court ruling Christmas Islanders welcome High Court decision High Court scuttles Malaysia swap deal Sport More Sport » Sri Lanka take honours on day one Australia was dismissed for 273 in its first innings on day one of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. More » Blair banned, Stewart case adjourned Stosur through to third round Geale defeats Albert, keeps IBF belt Maxwell a chance to return against Cats Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Scientists identify 'thinness' genes Scientists have discovered a genetic cause of extreme thinness that can lead to a syndrome in children called "failure to thrive," according to a new study.More » NASA fears losing vacant space station Asteroid impacts may spread life to other planets Asteroid skin examined for first time Neanderthal sex 'gave humans immune boost' Environment More Environment » Daryl Hannah arrested in White House protest Actress Daryl Hannah has been arrested outside the White House as part of a protest against a proposed oil pipeline.More » Up to 180 turbines for SA wind farm Shipment of NZ import apples rejected Cuttlefish decline prompts extended protection zone Carcinogens found in coal seam gas project About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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