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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 01 Jan, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Cities ignite to herald new year Cities around the world have ushered in the new year in a blaze of colour, light and fire. More » Queen appoints Howard to Order of Merit Cabinet papers offer glimpse inside government Syria's fractured opposition sign agreement 5yo dies after caravan park accident Rex Jackson dies aged 83 Arts Centre spire damaged in fireworks bungle Nigeria declares state of emergency Obama signs new Iran sanctions into law Stunning Roar end losing run More Analysis » 2011 was a bad year, 2012 will be much worse And so, here we are again. The end of 2011 looms, the stern faces of Janus looking back on what has been and saying, "well that was crap", and forward to what will be and saying, "it just gets worse". And indeed it is a comfort, as we contemplate the living hell that has been this year, to think that next year will definitely be much worse. But before we struggle on into the vale of tears that is the future, let's reflect on what we've all just been through. More » Top 50 Countdown The best and worst of 2011 sport Top 10 charts of 2011 Streep's Maggie: magnificent, ill-scripted, wrong Now is Roxon's chance on human rights A rising tide of chaos A few home truths about pokies reform The Bible deserves a place in the national curriculum Saving cricket: a matter of national interest Just In More Just In » Tax benefits extended to students over 16 Prime Minister Julia Gillard has hit the political trail early with a visit to western Sydney to announce the fulfilment of an election promise. More » Syria's fractured opposition sign agreement Rex Jackson dies aged 83 Arts Centre spire damaged in fireworks bungle Queen appoints Howard to Order of Merit Asylum seekers hospitalised after disturbance Obama signs new Iran sanctions into law Man impales leg during new year celebrations Cabinet papers offer glimpse inside government Nigeria declares state of emergency World More World » Syria's fractured opposition sign agreement Syrian opposition groups have signed a draft agreement which charts a democratic transition should president Bashar al-Assad leave office. More » New Year's gallery Nigeria declares state of emergency Obama signs new Iran sanctions into law Cyclone kills 33 in southern India Business More Business » Spain announces further austerity measures By Europe correspondent Rachael Brown, wires Spain has announced more than $11 billion worth of austerity measures to try and curb the country's borrowing. More » Interest rate cut boosts house prices Australian shares tipped to rebound in 2012 US sells jets to Saudi Arabia for $30b Politics More Politics » Queen appoints Howard to Order of Merit Former prime minister John Howard has been appointed a member of the Order of Merit by Queen Elizabeth. More » Romney campaign builds ahead of Iowa vote Asylum talks fail to reach agreement Boehner caves in on tax cut deal Voters want Weatherill, but Libs hold SA lead Sport More Sport » Hussey feels SCG could suit spin Australia is likely to retain spinner Nathan Lyon for Tuesday's second Test against India at the SCG. More » SBW on verge of NRL return: report Desperate times for floundering Victory Blackburn spoils Fergie's celebrations Djokovic ends 2011 in style Suarez called Evra a 'negro' seven times Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Millionth find could be a new species South Australia's State Herbarium has collected its millionth specimen. The fragile fungus was found on rotten wood on Kangaroo Island and is likely to be a new species. More » Calls to censor details of potential killer flu New telescope captures 'starburst' galaxy NASA unveils plans to harpoon comets Devil breeding efforts meeting with success Environment More Environment » Sea Shepherd towing damaged ship to safety A rescue mission is underway for a Sea Shepherd vessel which became stranded in the Southern Ocean after it cracked its hull. More » Loved lyrebird dies Capture of rare rhino gives hope for species Highs and lows of 2011 in South Australia Another leak, another warning: Orica acid spill 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

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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 01 Jan, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Australia ushers in 2012 Sydney's harbour erupted in a blaze of colour and light as Australia ushered in the new year in style. More » Cabinet papers offer glimpse inside government Pair race clock on return from South Pole Nigeria declares state of emergency in troubled areas Man arrested over attack in Argentina 5yo dies after caravan park accident Cyclone kills 33 in southern India Man impales leg during new year celebrations Man dies from bird flu in China Stunning Roar end losing run More Analysis » 2011 was a bad year, 2012 will be much worse And so, here we are again. The end of 2011 looms, the stern faces of Janus looking back on what has been and saying, "well that was crap", and forward to what will be and saying, "it just gets worse". And indeed it is a comfort, as we contemplate the living hell that has been this year, to think that next year will definitely be much worse. But before we struggle on into the vale of tears that is the future, let's reflect on what we've all just been through. More » Top 50 Countdown The best and worst of 2011 sport Top 10 charts of 2011 Streep's Maggie: magnificent, ill-scripted, wrong Now is Roxon's chance on human rights A rising tide of chaos A few home truths about pokies reform The Bible deserves a place in the national curriculum Saving cricket: a matter of national interest Just In More Just In » Man impales leg during new year celebrations A man has been taken to hospital after impaling his thigh while trying to jump over a fence at Sydney's Botanic Gardens during New Year's celebrations. More » Cabinet papers offer glimpse inside government Nigeria declares state of emergency in troubled areas Australia ushers in 2012 Cyclone kills 33 in southern India 5yo dies after caravan park accident Man dies from bird flu in China Sydney gets ready for NYE fireworks Iran official contradicts missile test claim New Year surprise for typhoon victims World More World » New Year surprise for typhoon victims By Clare Rawlinson University students in the Philippines band together to host a surprise celebration for thousands of Typhoon Washi victims. More » Nigeria declares state of emergency in troubled areas Violence erupts amid massive Syria protests Thatcher's efforts to end hunger strikes revealed Man dies from bird flu in China Business More Business » Alan Kohler's Top 10 charts of 2011 Alan Kohler, a man who loves a good chart, looks back on his favourite finance charts of 2011 and what they say about where we have been and where we are heading. More » Spain announces further austerity measures Interest rate cut boosts house prices Shares flatline after rollercoaster year Australian shares tipped to rebound in 2012 US sells jets to Saudi Arabia for $30b World shares jump on positive data Politics More Politics » Romney campaign builds ahead of Iowa vote Republican US presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign hits a swagger as a good showing looks likely in next week's Iowa caucuses. More » Asylum talks fail to reach agreement Boehner caves in on tax cut deal Voters want Weatherill, but Libs hold SA lead Bowen puts Nauru on table to break asylum deadlock Sport More Sport » Stunning Roar end losing run The Roar snapped a five-match losing streak and consolidated third place on the A-League ladder with a 3-1 over Melbourne Victory. More » Arthur backs Aussie quicks to bloom Stosur cops difficult Brisbane draw High flying Mariners draw with cellar dwellers Tigers overhaul Blaze Murray points to Tomic as a danger Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Millionth find could be a new species South Australia's State Herbarium has collected its millionth specimen. The fragile fungus was found on rotten wood on Kangaroo Island and is likely to be a new species. More » Calls to censor details of potential killer flu New telescope captures 'starburst' galaxy NASA unveils plans to harpoon comets Devil breeding efforts meeting with success Environment More Environment » Sea Shepherd towing damaged ship to safety A rescue mission is underway for a Sea Shepherd vessel which became stranded in the Southern Ocean after it cracked its hull. More » Loved lyrebird dies Capture of rare rhino gives hope for species Highs and lows of 2011 in South Australia Another leak, another warning: Orica acid spill 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