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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 03 Sep, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » Swan backs 'tough as nails' Gillard Treasurer Wayne Swan is the latest high-profile Labor figure to throw his support behind Julia Gillard as the fallout from the High Court decision continues.More » Australia can lead on human rights: Ban Ki-moon Released cables a 'disturbing development' Rural doctors reject Government report James Murdoch refuses pay bonus Blaze traps marathon runners Armed group attacks mother and child US job figures rattle global markets Rebels prepare for final stand Germans snare alleged Aussie snake smuggler More Analysis » Without the Malaysian Solution, there's no refuge in sight By Andrew Elder As the High Court has said nuh-uh to Malaysia and Nauru, there are now two courses of action open to the Federal Government as it tries to reinvigorate its asylum seeker policy. First and foremost is to process asylum applications in Australia. The second is to station more DIAC staff at embassies in countries from which asylum seekers come. One thing's for certain though; the Government's in some pretty deep water with this issue and there's no refuge in sight.More » The Arndt of sex Teen spirit, Gen X and expensive shoes Conversations: Policy-making media and climate change Labor should go for broke on asylum seeker policy Clubs Australia hits a new low Is 'wind turbine syndrome' mass hysteria? Loathe them or loathe them, Collingwood are no underdogs A fantasy debate, disdainful of basic facts Communications regulation is a dog's breakfast Just In More Just In » IMF releases $1.5b euros to Ireland The International Monetary Fund says it will release 1.48 billion euros ($1.97 billion) to Ireland in the newest step of the country's joint EU-IMF bailout program.More » Chilean plane missing, 21 feared dead Rural doctors reject Government report Stosur prevails in epic clash Swan backs 'tough as nails' Gillard Australia can lead on human rights: Ban Ki-moon Armed group attacks mother and child Released cables a 'disturbing development' Blaze traps marathon runners Bob Irwin calls for dugong hunting ban World More World » Outrage as WikiLeaks publishes final cables Whistleblower website WikiLeaks has published the full unredacted cache of more than 250,000 US diplomatic cables, in a move slammed by media as putting sources at risk. WikiLeaks' media partners on Friday blasted the anti-secrecy website's decision to publish the cables, saying it was the decision of founder Julian Assange alone.More » Turkey suspends Israeli ties over flotilla report row Libyan rebels outline democratic road map Burning Festival, Nevada Pakistan claims Taliban kidnapped 30 boys Former MI5 boss wants Al Qaeda settlement E Timor army chief resigns ahead of polls 9/11 firefighters more likely to get cancer: Lancet Business More Business » Can Euro handle it? In light of the recent financial disasters in Europe, 7.30 looks at the future of the Euro and whether the fallout is threatening the global financial system.More » US job figures rattle global markets James Murdoch refuses pay bonus IMF releases $1.5b euros to Ireland Telstra boss's $5m pay packet revealed Ansett employees get final payment PNG gas project promises business boost Wide area earmarked for apples quarantine Apple accused of ignoring pollution claims Irrigators question development corp appointment Politics More Politics » Outrage as WikiLeaks publishes final cables Whistleblower website WikiLeaks has published the full unredacted cache of more than 250,000 US diplomatic cables, in a move slammed by media as putting sources at risk. WikiLeaks' media partners on Friday blasted the anti-secrecy website's decision to publish the cables, saying it was the decision of founder Julian Assange alone.More » Turkey suspends Israeli ties over flotilla report row Coalition's climate plan will cost double: Treasury Review criticises drought business grants Japanese PM vows to speed up reconstruction Sport More Sport » Stosur prevails in epic clash Samantha Stosur has come through the longest women's singles match at the US Open to reach the fourth round. More » Coaches downplay Pies' record loss Neill draws positives from ugly display Tallent takes bronze in 50km walk Wallis denies betting on Bombers match 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 » Coalition's climate plan will cost double: Treasury Federal Treasury analysis shows the Opposition's direct action climate change policy would cost twice as much as a carbon tax for the same reduction in emissions. The analysis says the Coalition's direct action plan would be more expensive because it forgoes opportunities for cheaper, international sources of abatement and would be generally less effective.More » Daryl Hannah arrested in White House protest Up to 180 turbines for SA wind farm Shipment of NZ import apples rejected Cuttlefish decline prompts extended protection zone 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. 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. 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