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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 06 Feb, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Anxious wait as river rises in abandoned town Several thousand residents forced to abandon their homes in St George are anxiously waiting to see if the town's levees will hold up against a record flood. More » Gillard says election winnable with hard work Qld Government could face massive flood lawsuit No opt-out rule for airport body scanners Police probe deaths of Sydney housemates Bloodshed in Syria amid outrage over UN veto Retail sees Christmas cheer despite slow sales Freeze brings deaths, chaos to Europe Croc shock haunts family mourning lost daughter Navy asked to make room for Sydney cruise boom More Analysis » After the fact: adventures in new journalism A made-up story has passed for news in much of the nation's supposedly "quality" media for days now: the looming leadership challenge against Julia Gillard by Kevin Rudd. In case you hadn't noticed, there hasn't been a spill. There wasn't one yesterday, there hasn't been one so far today, and there almost certainly won't be one tomorrow. More » Magic and miracles: Labor's 2012 hope Keep festivals free of sniffer dog troubles Syria intervention a greater challenge than Libya Greens at the crossroads: 'Left' and 'Right' matter Fool's gold: the whims and prejudices of the Reserve Bank Policy priorities for 2012: jobs and services Tankard Reist's political concealment Pie crust politics: promises made, promises broken The painful choice: Gingrich and Romney on the campaign trail Just In More Just In » Mining sector boosts jobs market By Adam Rollason The jobs market expanded last month according to a private survey, recording the largest rise in nearly two years. More » Four-hour hospital emergency rule saving lives Gillard says election winnable with hard work Inquest examines baby's 'tragic' hospital death No opt-out rule for airport body scanners Navy asked to make room for Sydney cruise boom Toolangi logging threatens rare possum, court told Giants take down Pats in Super Bowl thriller Cyclone Jasmine moves away from Qld coast Police probe deaths of Sydney housemates World More World » Freeze brings deaths, chaos to Europe By Europe correspondent Philip Williams and wires Freezing weather in Europe is still causing chaos across the continent, with roads closed, flights cancelled, and gas supplies choked off. More » Bloodshed in Syria amid outrage over UN veto Children's rally Police strike sparks crime wave in Brazil Egypt clashes rage into fourth day Business More Business » Retail sees Christmas cheer despite slow sales There was a surprise fall in retail turnover in the key Christmas shopping period, but official figures offer a glimmer of hope for department stores and fashion retailers. More » Eyes on RBA before first meeting Mining sector boosts jobs market Bill amendments 'threaten Qantas' future' Transport, utilities drive inflation higher Greek bailout at risk as talks stall Share market buoyant in morning trade Orica set to restart Newcastle plant again Gunns shares placed in trading halt Politics More Politics » Gillard says election winnable with hard work By Sabra Lane and staff Prime Minister Julia Gillard says she believes she can win the next Federal election. More » Amnesty visits Australian detention centres Gillard, Labor gain ground in latest poll Gillard tells MPs to show more discipline Rival Putin protests rally in Moscow Sport More Sport » Giants take down Pats in Super Bowl thriller The New York Giants again proved the New England Patriots' nemesis, defeating Bill Belichick's side in the Super Bowl for the second time in four years. More » Hilfenhaus replaces Lee in Australian squad United rescue draw with Chelsea comeback Aussies cruise to win over India Wales edges Ireland in Six Nations classic Gajdosova stands tall for Fed Cup win Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Elephants could prevent bushfires: expert By Science Online's Anna Salleh, and staff Australia could introduce large herbivores such as elephants as part of a radical biological solution to the problem of bushfires and invasive species, says one expert. More » Facebook update to unearth old posts Gingrich promises to shoot for the Moon Biggest solar storm since 2005 pummels Earth Ailing Hawking misses another birthday party Environment More Environment » Toolangi logging threatens rare possum, court told By court reporter Sarah Farnsworth A civil trial is underway in the Victorian Supreme Court as environmentalists try to save an endangered species of possum. More » Critically endangered parrot on brink of extinction Concerns over cost-cutting at new ABC HQ US Navy plans 'Great Green' biofuels fleet Bowser backflip: NSW regular petrol ban ditched 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. 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