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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 03 Jan, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Dry lightning increases heatwave fire risk Emergency services are on high alert as lightning storms roll across western Victoria, threatening to start fires as southern Australia continues to swelter. More » Meet the Iowans who help pick presidents Hundreds gather to farewell paramedic Only 4,000 homes hooked up to NBN Family feud blamed for wild New Year's Eve brawl Escaped killer linked to Sydney assault Orica reopens leak-prone plant Human remains found at royal family's estate Tonnes of tuna to start the season Tortured Afghan girl to be treated in India More Analysis » And you, sir, are no libertarian The recent controversy over the newsletters of Republican hopeful Ron Paul, have by association dragged down the reputation of libertariansim. But if those who support Paul in 2012 pretend the newsletters are no big deal (or worse, try to rationalise them) it will suggest to others intrigued by the philosophy of freedom that there is a relationship between racism and libertarianism. There isn't. And libertarianism is about more than Ron Paul. More » Seldom heard victims of the Israeli occupation Do scientists have faith? Classification board: deciding for those they (don't) represent Unhappy new political year Pride of place above your bar Anonymous imposters: hiding behind the AntiSec identity Speaking of 2011 2011 was a bad year, 2012 will be much worse The best and worst of 2011 sport Just In More Just In » Dry lightning increases heatwave fire risk Emergency services are on high alert as lightning storms roll across western Victoria, threatening to start fires as southern Australia continues to swelter. More » Family feud blamed for wild New Year's Eve brawl Damaged railway line repair work on track Meet the Iowans who help pick presidents Fuel additives used in breast implants: reports Accused arsonist faces court Number of wounded soldiers on the rise Human remains found at royal family's estate Deposit scheme begins amid threats of canning Share market stages early New Year rally World More World » Frenzied countdown to Republican Iowa caucus Republican White House hopefuls are making a frenetic last dash around Iowa in a bid to woo voters ahead of the first major test of the presidential nomination contest. More » 33 deaths per day in Mexican drug war Iran fires missiles during Gulf drill Man arrested over Hollywood arson spree Arab League boss says snipers killing civilians Business More Business » Share market stages early New Year rally The Australian share market is in positive territory on the first day of trade for the year following strong leads from European markets. More » Government mulls mobile-spectrum fee hike Only 4,000 homes hooked up to NBN Manufacturing expands despite global jitters NSW Premier threatens Orica plant shutdown Tonnes of tuna to start the season European shares start year with a bang Politics More Politics » Fugitive sceptical on Fiji law change The Fijian military regime's promise to lift oppressive laws has been met with scepticism by a fugitive former military commander who was once a senior figure in the country's government. More » Frenzied countdown to Republican Iowa caucus Cautious welcome to Fiji's democracy move Mayor accused of drink driving Fiji announces end to emergency laws Sport More Sport » Second Test: Live Blog Keep up to date with all the action from the second Test at the SCG with our live blog and audio highlights. More » $186 million upgrade announced for SCG Stosur advances in Brisbane Renegades chase down Sixers Zamora sinks Arsenal as Fulham fight back Glory's Mehmet free to play Brisbane Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Only 4,000 homes hooked up to NBN By business reporter Michael Janda Figures from NBN Co show take-up of the National Broadband Network is behind schedule, with only 4,000 households connected to the high-speed network at the end of 2011. More » Quiz: 2011's top moments in science Probes in orbit to map moon interior Millionth find could be a new species Calls to censor details of potential killer flu Environment More Environment » Resident claims CSG leak poisoning forest By Nastasia Campanella The Greens have demanded an explanation from the New South Wales Government about claims that trees are dying near a coal seam gas (CSG) project in the state's north. More » Sea Shepherd towing damaged ship to safety Loved lyrebird dies Capture of rare rhino gives hope for species Highs and lows of 2011 in South Australia 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