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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 23 Nov, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » Mining tax bills pass Lower House The Federal Government's mining tax passed through the House of Representatives early this morning after a late-night deal was struck with the Greens. More » Egypt's military promises to speed up elections Australian among 7 killed in Indian train fire Celebrities living in fear of 'Mafia' press: Coogan Man held after $1m found in Sydney cafe Mentally impaired man to be released from custody Libya says it will try Gaddafi's son Media furious as South Africa passes secrets bill Eight killed, mutilated in remote PNG village Buck sees cracks in Aussie armour More Analysis » Hacking scandal overblown in newspaper wars In his appearance at the Finkelstein media inquiry last Thursday, outgoing News Ltd Chairman and CEO John Hartigan launched a ferocious attack on the inquiry's origins, and a forceful defence of News Ltd's journalistic values. John Hartigan's injured indignation would look more credible if two of his newspapers weren't eagerly casting unwarranted slurs on the integrity of journalists from a rival newspaper. More » Yes we can... with exceptions, qualifications and requirements Solving America's debt crisis: a Herculean task Mining tax madness: it's almost over Why night raids in Afghanistan should continue What's Left in 2011? A personal reflection Twilight reflection of our 'amortal' lives Gillard gains in polls on back of Coalition-style policy Government's immigration bill: a legal can of worms Afghanistan: when politicians stop listening Just In More Just In » Pictures released of isolated Amazonian tribe Pictures have been released of a tiny village inhabited by an uncontacted tribe living in isolation in the Brazilian Amazon. More » UK to consider Iraq torture inquiry South Korean MP lobs tear gas in parliament Man held after $1m found in Sydney cafe 6.2 quake shakes Bolivia UBS rogue trader case adjourned Charged PNG minister to protest parliament suspension Celebrities living in fear of 'Mafia' press: Coogan Eight killed, mutilated in remote PNG village Egypt's military promises to speed up elections World More World » Egypt's military promises to speed up elections By Middle East correspondent Michael Vincent, wires Protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square have rejected the Egyptian military's plan to hand over power. More » Celebrities living in fear of 'Mafia' press: Coogan Australian among 7 killed in Indian train fire Libya says it will try Gaddafi's son Media furious as South Africa passes secrets bill Strauss-Kahn sues media and Sarkozy aide Business More Business » Mining tax bill passes Lower House Federal Parliament has passed the Government's mining tax bills after an extended session that stretched into the early hours of Wednesday morning. More » Qantas denies stonewalling unions Abbott attacks economic management Greens to play hardball on mining tax shortfall Obama slams Republicans over debt impasse Eurozone woes to hit key trading partners Local market picks up after shaky start Ex-Gunns boss faces insider trading charges West outlines new Iran nuke sanctions Roxon open to Pharmacy Guild inquiry Politics More Politics » Gillard, Greens reach deal on mining tax By Stephen Dziedzic and staff The Federal Government has reached a deal with the Greens on its mining tax. The sticking point has been a $20 million-a-year shortfall in revenue created by the Government agreeing to lift the tax threshold from $50 million to $75 million to win support from independent MP Andrew Wilkie. Greens leader Bob Brown had been insisting the Government had to raise the money from the mining sector. There are no details of the deal yet, including how the Government will raise the money. More » Embattled MP kicked out of PNG parliament Teapot tape overshadows NZ election Barnett in scathing attack on mining tax Blue rage as NSW cops threaten to strike Sport More Sport » Clarke wants Cummins in cotton wool Michael Clarke believes Australian cricket has struck gold with Pat Cummins and a careful plan is needed to ensure the paceman's career longevity. More » Buck sees cracks in Aussie armour Smith, Sheens want to lead Kangaroos Osieck won't let up for Saudi clash Number one no burden for top draft hope No respite for history-making Roar Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Astronauts touch down after prolonged ISS trip Three astronauts have landed safely in Kazakhstan aboard a Russian Soyuz capsule after a stay of over five months aboard the International Space Station. More » Qantas Twitter campaign takes nosedive New approach in search for alien life Great Dying happened in hell of a short time Sales up but Aussie online commerce still e-volving Environment More Environment » Pictures released of isolated Amazonian tribe Pictures have been released of a tiny village inhabited by an uncontacted tribe living in isolation in the Brazilian Amazon. 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