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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 20 Jan, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Defence releases catalogue of 'hot issues' By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths More than 100 internal Defence documents relating to sensitive matters, such as alleged sexual assault, are released on the Department's website. More » Wilkie doesn't have the numbers for reform: Gillard Abbott under fire for Italian shipwreck joke Gingrich on defensive in decisive debate O'Farrell hits back at donations overhaul critics Aussies vote for word of the year US soldiers committing more sex crimes 'Legend' honour for Aussie bikini pioneer Smart people make smart investments: study Ousted Wiggle says goodbye to fans More Analysis » 40 years of canvas diplomacy The coming week marks the 40th anniversary of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, one of the most significant and sustaining political protests in the history of Australia. A series of events on the lawns of the Old Parliament House in Canberra will pay tribute to the Aboriginal rights agenda that acted as a rallying call for communities throughout the 60s, 70s and 80s. More » A night in for the true believers It's all about the tennis The Tinker Tailor turkey Britain's newspaper of record may expire with Rupert Life the price of a front page Exploring Indigenous understandings at university North Korean tourism: it costs more than you think Too big to fail: our perpetual mistake Killing the Great Barrier Reef for short-term profit Just In More Just In » Chinese manufacturing sector 'still shrinking' China's manufacturing activity contracted for a third consecutive month in January as the world's second largest economy slows, a private survey shows. More » Defence releases catalogue of 'hot issues' Gingrich on defensive in decisive debate NSW environment boss quits O'Farrell hits back at donations overhaul critics Aussies vote for word of the year Modified bugs turn seaweed into biofuel 'Legend' honour for Aussie bikini pioneer US soldiers committing more sex crimes Sydney shootings cold case reopened World More World » Gingrich on defensive in decisive debate Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich has angrily defended his reputation in perhaps the most crucial debate yet in the 2012 campaign. More » Search resumes on Italian shipwreck Hacktivists hit back at FBI, Justice Dept Australian killed in Ethiopian bus crash Murdoch group in mass hacking payouts to stars Business More Business » Murdoch group in mass hacking payouts to stars Rupert Murdoch's media empire has made huge payouts to 37 phone-hacking victims, including actor Jude Law. More » Smart people make smart investments: study Kodak files for bankruptcy protection Claims illegal workers doing hail damage repairs Chinese manufacturing sector 'still shrinking' Shares set to end week on a high note High Australian dollar hits backpackers' industry Bond sales, strong data boost world markets Politics More Politics » Abbott under fire for Italian shipwreck joke Opposition Leader Tony Abbott is under fire for joking about the cruise liner disaster in which at least 11 people died off the Italian coast. More » Anti-pokies group goes postal Bangladesh army 'foils Islamist coup' Supporters desert anti-piracy bill Call to recognise 'first peoples' in Constitution Sport More Sport » Nadal marches into next round World number two Rafael Nadal breezes into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a straight sets win over Lukas Lacko. More » Azarenka into last 16 in Melbourne Champion skier Burke dies of injuries Bring Watto back but don't cut me: Cowan Fitch wins bronze at Winter Youth Olympics Pakistan enjoys crushing win over England Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Hacktivists hit back at FBI, Justice Dept The battle between US authorities and online powerhouses has taken another turn, with activist network Anonymous claiming responsibility for an attack which has apparently brought down the FBI and US Department of Justice websites. More » World split on ditching leap seconds Darwin's fossils rediscovered in cabinet Mawson's landing marked in Antarctic ceremony Phobos-Grunt probe 'crashes in Pacific' Environment More Environment » NSW environment boss quits The head of New South Wales Office and Environment and Heritage has quit, in another blow to Environment Minister Robyn Parker. More » Rare snow leopard cubs caught on camera Scientists want 'manipulated' Basin plan scrapped Freed activists stand by costly whaling protest Seal death mystery could stay unsolved 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