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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 20 Dec, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » North Koreans urged to support new leader By Stephen McDonell in Seoul and wires North Asia is on high alert and North Koreans are mourning as governments and their analysts try to work out how to react to the death of Kim Jong-il. More » Molly Meldrum opens his eyes More asylum boat survivors found Syria agrees to let in outside observers Chance of Top End cyclone by week's end Chemical spill prompts home evacuations GG recognises O'Neill as PNG leader Filipinos prepare graves for storm victims Warrant issued for Iraq's deputy PM Hope fades for Russian oil rig survivors More Analysis » What if we can't stop the boats? No matter what Julia Gillard or Chris Bowen say or do, no matter which foot Cory Bernardi decides to place in his mouth, Tony Abbott will still win the next election. And the boats will keep coming. It would take something spectacular for Gillard to defeat Abbott. Even if that miracle did happen the boats would still keep coming. Yet, a lot of our political rhetoric and policy action centres on stopping boats. As a proposed solution to a serious problem it is an exercise in denial. More » Forget the predictions for 2012, focus on good decisions North Korea: no liberty, humour, irony ... no love Hawke and Keating: a masterclass in political killing New year, new Cabinet: what will it bring? Egypt's revolution: no stability in sight Mr Valiant-For-Truth, gone too soon Cruel to be unkind. A softly, deadly asylum policy The Australian Government should stand by Assange Warming denialism is in the political eye of the beholder Just In More Just In » Green groups claim victory as gas project delayed By Adam Harvey and staff One of the nation's biggest resources projects has had a major setback, with gas giant Woodside to delay its $30 billion Kimberley gas project. More » Warrant issued for Iraq's deputy PM Molly Meldrum opens his eyes 4yo fights for life after being hit by ute North Koreans urged to support new leader Chemical spill prompts home evacuations Syria agrees to let in outside observers Hope fades for Russian oil rig survivors Saab files for bankruptcy Filipinos prepare graves for storm victims World More World » North Koreans urged to support new leader By Stephen McDonell in Seoul and wires North Asia is on high alert and North Koreans are mourning as governments and their analysts try to work out how to react to the death of Kim Jong-il. More » Syria agrees to let in outside observers Filipinos prepare graves for storm victims More asylum boat survivors found Hope fades for Russian oil rig survivors Business More Business » Qantas reaches truce with engineers' union Qantas and one of the three unions at the centre of a long-running industrial dispute have reached a truce. More » Retailers wiped out as share market dives Saab files for bankruptcy Petrol prices set to drop for Christmas Know your rights: ACCC Eurozone ministers to flesh out summit deal Woodside seeks extension on gas hub Politics More Politics » North Koreans urged to support new leader By Stephen McDonell in Seoul and wires North Asia is on high alert and North Koreans are mourning as governments and their analysts try to work out how to react to the death of Kim Jong-il. More » Syria agrees to let in outside observers GG recognises O'Neill as PNG leader Gangs link to North Adelaide cafe shooting Fraser backs call to protect Assange Sport More Sport » Hussey unfazed by external opinions Veteran batsman Mike Hussey insists he remains confident of turning his lean form around ahead of the Boxing Day Test against India. More » India bowling attack is weak, says Warne A-League Lounge: Round 11 India's big names miss out on runs Socceroos to play friendly against Denmark Golf world mourns Kim Jong-il Science and Technology More Science and Technology » New telescope captures 'starburst' galaxy A state-of-the-art Very Large Telescope in Chile captures some of the most detailed images ever taken of a spiral galaxy. More » NASA unveils plans to harpoon comets Devil breeding efforts meeting with success Scientists close in on possible 'God particle' Scientists comb beaches for rubbish clues Environment More Environment » Another leak, another warning: Orica acid spill The NSW Government has again warned Orica its operating licences are on the line, after another chemical leak at one of the company's sites. More » Parker moves to amend NSW logging laws EPA wants report on latest Orica leak Fukushima plant reaches cold shutdown Salty crust remains as Lake Eyre dries out 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