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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 10 Jan, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Gillard hits out at anti-whaling activists Prime Minister Julia Gillard criticises the actions of three Australian anti-whaling activists who boarded a Japanese ship, as it is revealed taxpayers will foot the bill for retrieving the trio. More » Communities gather to remember deadly floods Liberal MP sorry for migrant odour gaffe Miners injured in collapse at gold mine Pacific Brands mulls US buyout offer GM considering Holden shut down: Weatherill Body discovered in ruins of house fire Man's ear bitten off during Sydney fight Passenger kicks, punches 70yo bus driver in head Rush to independence vote puts wind up kilts More Analysis » Cool kids and the nastification of Twitter For the past few years I've been blogging and tweeting under the pseudonym Drag0nista. Today I disclose this in the interests of honest debate. The Twitterverse is huge: it consists of 300 million users and hosts conversations on a mind-boggling range of interests and issues. It's not a place for the faint hearted. Political tweeps monitor their friends as well as their foes, and are likely pounce on unthinking or considered comments alike to score a debating point or defend their cause. More » Guantanamo 10 years on Pool safety a step towards stopping drownings What's wrong with 'no'? The spirit of our democracy doesn't lie in the constitution The Reserve Bank Brahmins and the Golden Child Having a beer with Bob Labor Party needs reform but the timing is all wrong Murray Darling Basin: work together on water Big Bash a ball of fun but no-one cares Just In More Just In » Gunns shares hit new low Gunns shares have fallen below 10 cents, taking the Tasmanian timber company's share price to a record low. More » Woman snatches baby after faking pregnancy Liberal MP sorry for migrant odour gaffe Body discovered in ruins of house fire Gillard hits out at anti-whaling activists Hints that 'extinct' giant tortoises live on Govt moves to recover alleged fraudster's property Charges against Occupy Sydney activist dismissed Pacific Brands mulls US buyout offer Miners injured in collapse at gold mine World More World » Obama's chief of staff steps down White House chief of staff William Daley is to step down and will be replaced by president Barack Obama's budget chief Jacob Lew. More » Iran enriching uranium in fortified bunker Rena slipping off New Zealand reef Romney under pressure to sweep New Hampshire Nigerians strike over fuel price hikes Business More Business » Pacific Brands mulls US buyout offer By business reporter Michael Janda Pacific Brands says there is no certainty it will be bought out after a US-based private equity firm made an unsolicited offer for the struggling clothing manufacturer. More » GM considering Holden shut down: Weatherill Home building approvals soar Ford upgrade guarantees future of Victorian plants Swiss bank chief quits over wife's currency deal Federal Government stews over apple ban Share market bullish in early trade Alcoa posts loss as metals prices tumble EU leaders vow rapid action as crisis bites Politics More Politics » Gillard hits out at anti-whaling activists Prime Minister Julia Gillard criticises the actions of three Australian anti-whaling activists who boarded a Japanese ship, as it is revealed taxpayers will foot the bill for retrieving the trio. More » Govt moves to recover alleged fraudster's property Public schools draw funding short straw Giffords marks shooting anniversary Activists on 'hunger strike' aboard Japanese ship Sport More Sport » Henry scores winner on Arsenal return Thierry Henry came off the bench to score the winner on his Arsenal return as the north London side beat Leeds United 1-0 in the FA Cup. More » Wright smashes record ton in Stars win Wozniacki and Li into Sydney International quarters Hussey wary of wounded Indians Sharma gives fans the bird in Perth Sydney FC braces for Broich return Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Hawking too ill to attend 70th birthday party The world's best known living scientist, Stephen Hawking, was too ill to attend his 70th birthday celebrations on Sunday but in a recorded speech urged people to "look up at the stars" and be curious about the universe. More » Virus theory for chronic fatigue dismissed Rare Moon mineral found in Australia Mawson centenary voyage heads south Indians snap up $45 tablet computer Environment More Environment » Gillard hits out at anti-whaling activists Prime Minister Julia Gillard criticises the actions of three Australian anti-whaling activists who boarded a Japanese ship, as it is revealed taxpayers will foot the bill for retrieving the trio. 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