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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 27 Nov, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » Curiosity rover launches for Mars NASA's Curiosity rover - the biggest and most sophisticated robotic explorer ever built - blasts off on its journey to Mars, where it will hunt for signs that life once existed on the Red Planet. More » Pakistan reviews US ties after lethal strike Key claims victory in NZ election Unbeatable Roar set new record Towns face isolation as floodwaters rise WA residents return to fire-ravaged homes Australian man electrocuted in Bali Train fire victim's body returning home Rudd to welcome little 'Ruddlet' Wallabies crush Barbarians in record rout 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 » Jessica Watson prepares for next challenge Solo around-the-world sailor Jessica Watson gets a taste of what awaits her when she competes in this year's gruelling Sydney to Hobart yacht race. More » Pakistan reviews US ties after lethal strike Curiosity rover launches for Mars Man dies after drag race crash WA residents return to fire-ravaged homes Towns face isolation as floodwaters rise Qld fires threaten property Unbeatable Roar set new record Rudd to welcome little 'Ruddlet' Key claims victory in NZ election 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 » Key claims victory in NZ election Curiosity rover launches for Mars Cairo protesters reject Egypt's new PM Gunfights mar US holiday sales Business More Business » Government seeks tax change to recoup billions The Federal Government plans to use a retrospective tax change to find the billions of dollars it needs to return the budget to surplus next year. More » 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 NBN boss defends pricing levels Gunns denies financial problems Europe markets edge lower on mixed news Politics More Politics » Key claims victory in NZ election By New Zealand correspondent Dominque Schwartz, wires New Zealand prime minister John Key has declared victory in the country's general election. More » Coalition accused of Speaker job hypocrisy Bligh, Newman trade blows in debate Asylum seekers to be released from detention Greens MP disputes tax debt, court told Sport More Sport » Unbeatable Roar set new record Brisbane Roar set a new record for the longest undefeated streak in Australian top-level competition courtesy of a 4-0 hammering of Perth. More » Wallabies crush Barbarians in record rout CA spins new rotation policy for Test team Kim takes lead into PGA final round NBA owners, players tentatively end lockout Man United stutters in pursuit of City Vettel sets new pole record in Brazil Celtic champs keep Ireland top India, West Indies in dramatic draw Federer eases into World Tour final 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 » 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 » Uncontacted Amazonian village spotted from the air Town angered by spending to replant dead trees Greenhouse gases rose to record high in 2010: UN Greenpeace duo to face ACT court 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. 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