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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 27 Nov, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » Floodwaters isolate hundreds of NSW properties Hundreds of properties have been cut off by floodwaters around Moree in north-western NSW, with towns further south facing the same fate. More » Labor must cut power from factions: Rudd US pepper-spray shopper turns herself in Christmas spending tipped to top $25b Pakistan reviews US ties after lethal strike Wong warns of 'difficult' budget savings Man shot after opening front door Monk escapes charges over hit-and-run lie Centrelink customers warned of phone scam Egyptian protesters call for million-person march More Analysis » After four years, Labor is still buying time The Labor Government celebrated four years in office on Thursday with a manoeuvre that all but guaranteed it will serve a full term. As it embarks on its fifth year in office, Peter Slipper's defection has enabled Julia Gillard to fulfil one of the most important goals of a prime minister: to insulate her government against sudden threats and extend its longevity. But only the madly optimistic believe Labor will make it to a sixth birthday. More » Busted Kyle. Time for your employers to suffer One man's modest plea for womankind’s right to nonviolence Content and competition in a changing media world Same-sex injustice pushed beyond Australian borders Conversations: The state of science Does News Corp face extinction? Trade pacts in the Pacific century One code to rule them all Speaker Slipper now a Government responsibility Just In More Just In » Wong warns of 'difficult' budget savings Finance Minister Penny Wong has confirmed the Federal Government is looking at slashing tax breaks for some executives and foreign workers to find budget savings measures. More » Floodwaters isolate hundreds of NSW properties Man shot after opening front door Centrelink customers warned of phone scam Pensioner dies after muggers steal husband's ashes Key to push for asset sale after election win Christmas spending tipped to top $25b Tintin auction fetches $2.4m US pepper-spray shopper turns herself in Labor must cut power from factions: Rudd World More World » Pakistan reviews US ties after lethal strike By South Asia correspondent Sally Sara, wires Pakistan reviews its ties with the US after a NATO air strike killed at least 24 Pakistani soldiers and injured 13. More » Egyptian protesters call for million-person march US pepper-spray shopper turns herself in 24 killed in fresh Syria clashes Curiosity rover launches for Mars Business More Business » Christmas spending tipped to top $25b Retailers are anticipating a slightly busier Christmas shopping season this year, with Australians tipped to part with $25 billion. More » Video: ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft Wong warns of 'difficult' budget savings Government seeks tax change to recoup billions Government approves Foster's takeover Big brands join Sandilands exodus Myer hangs hopes on Christmas lift Shares end below 4,000 after run of losses RBA issues warning on euro debt threat Ex-Olympus CEO faces board members Politics More Politics » Wong warns of 'difficult' budget savings Finance Minister Penny Wong has confirmed the Federal Government is looking at slashing tax breaks for some executives and foreign workers to find budget savings measures. More » Labor must cut power from factions: Rudd Key claims victory in NZ election Coalition accused of Speaker job hypocrisy Bligh, Newman trade blows in debate Sport More Sport » Record-breaking Roar aiming even higher With the Australian record unbeaten streak under their belt, don't expect the all-conquering Brisbane Roar to ease off. More » Wallabies crush Barbarians in record rout Leader Kim joined by Giles, Baddley Man United stutters in pursuit of City Federer, Tsonga ease into World Tour final CA spins new rotation policy for Test team Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Global warming rate could be less than feared By Science Online's Genelle Weule, wires High levels of CO2 may have less of an impact on the rate of global warming than feared, a new study suggests. More » Early humans were skilled deep sea fishers Perth station finds missing Mars probe Researchers closer to preventing spoiled wine Astronauts touch down after prolonged ISS trip Environment More Environment » Murray Darling plan to be unveiled By Narelle Graham Details of the much-awaited draft Murray Darling Basin Plan will be released on the Basin Authority's website tonight. More » Global warming rate could be less than feared Uncontacted Amazonian village spotted from the air Town angered by spending to replant dead trees Greenhouse gases rose to record high in 2010: UN 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