ABC NewsMail - afternoon edition

NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 13 Nov, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » Roebuck dies aged 55 Police are investigating the death of respected cricket broadcaster and writer Peter Roebuck in South Africa. More » APEC leaders agree on trade deal outline Most of man's stomach removed after misdiagnosis Wildlife staff battle bad weather to save whales Silvio Berlusconi resigns as Italian PM Sally Pearson named best female athlete Up to 19 Indonesian 'boys' in WA prisons Wedding party killed in Afghan roadside bombing WA to introduce tough new bikie laws Runners climb Eureka Tower in record time More Analysis » Fix the economy, destroy the polity: Australia since 1983 The Australian public and its formal political system have lost touch. Politics, stripped of its grass roots support, has become a lowest common denominator driven celebrity contest in which media influence is almost wholly malign. What is to be done? More » For and against an ABC-run Australia Network Silence on suicide: just talk about it Shakespeare speculation and conspiracy tales Media self-regulation: the Norway way Pilots steal the march in Qantas action Don't go Shane! Shane! Now there's a good gay Australia's founding father of indefinite mandatory detention Observing Remembrance Day: a personal reflection Just In More Just In » Mexico chopper crash likely due to thick fog Thick fog likely caused the helicopter crash that killed Mexican interior minister Francisco Blake and all seven others on board, the country's transportation minister said. More » Black Sabbath to reunite for tour, album WA to introduce tough new bikie laws Most of man's stomach removed after misdiagnosis APEC leaders agree on trade deal outline Death toll in China mine blast rises to 30 PNG stands by decision to suspend top judge Runners climb Eureka Tower in record time Wedding party killed in Afghan roadside bombing Roebuck dies aged 55 World More World » Silvio Berlusconi resigns as Italian PM After 17 years dominating the political scene, Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has resigned. More » Wedding party killed in Afghan roadside bombing APEC leaders agree on trade deal outline Arab League suspends Syria Death toll in China mine blast rises to 30 Business More Business » Agreement reached on free-trade pact US president Barack Obama has announced nine APEC countries, including Australia, have reached a broad agreement on a free-trade pact known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership. More » Silvio Berlusconi resigns as Italian PM Fairfax final bow affirms digital media evolution Smart shopping Coles boss in spirited defence of market share Politics More Politics » WA to introduce tough new bikie laws Western Australia will attempt to introduce the toughest anti-bikie laws in the country. The government is moving to have the gangs declared criminal organisations and if successful, members of those groups will be prohibited from associating with one another. More » Brown wants debate on US troop expansion Rudd mum on US troop boost, takes aim at Greens Marathon starts legal fight over Arkaroola mining ban Hospitals row over Remembrance Day broadcast Sport More Sport » Roebuck dies aged 55 ABC cricket expert and newspaper columnist Peter Roebuck has died at the age of 55. More » Woods making final round charge Hasler set to become top Dog: report Sally Pearson claims IAAF gong NRL coaching a no-go for Lockyer Ponting can't be dropped: Langer Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Murdoch faces tough questions at hacking inquiry James Murdoch is accused of running his media empire like a "mafia boss" during a parliamentary inquiry into the UK phone hacking scandal. More » Stranded humpback whale frees itself Wallaby milk could give premature babies a bounce Stem cell breakthrough for Parkinson's disease World's smallest 4wd is a billionth of a metre long Environment More Environment » Marathon starts legal fight over Arkaroola mining ban Explorer Marathon Resources is taking legal action against the South Australian Government over a total mining ban imposed on the Arkaroola wilderness region of the Flinders Ranges. Marathon has been seeking compensation for its costs since the former premier Mike Rann announced several months ago the Government would proclaim a ban because of the area's unique environmental qualities. More » Groundwater contamination prompts EPA warning In pictures: Mystery marine disease off Gladstone Activists outraged at use of protected Tassie timber Windsor dismisses Judas attack 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. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2011 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters