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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 26 Feb, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Live: Rudd vs Gillard Julia Gillard joins the Western Bulldogs faithful and Kevin Rudd goes to church as they continue their pitches to colleagues and the public. Follow developments with our live blog. More » Rudd calls for end to attacks Murdoch's new Sun rises with decency vow NATO staff shot in secure Kabul compound Pakistan begins demolishing bin Laden house Man hit by jet ski dies in hospital Giant eagle smashes through man's windscreen Deadly explosion at Antarctic base Quadruple limb transplant performed in Turkey Adam Sandler sets Razzie nominations record More Analysis » Labor faces tough battle against the Rudd rift The true mentality at work in the Government was exposed in this leadership contest. They bellow about who is best equipped to beat Tony Abbott. Can you believe that? They are in government, but it's all about some Opposition Leader. More » Leadership contest: things are getting a little crazy Syria explained: a losing battle Commemorating Australia: more than just war Fire, fury and the ALP fight for 'frankness' Dangers of the "journalism of attachment" Truth may not always sell, but it's key to quality journalism Thin skins and Facebook banter Sympathy for the devil The shadowy world of IPA finances Just In More Just In » Adam Sandler sets Razzie nominations record Adam Sandler has set a new record for the most Razzie nominations for the worst films and performances of 2011. More » Newman denies eyeing other seats US drone crashes in north-west Pakistan: official Payments announced for flood-damaged Qld Man hit by jet ski dies in hospital Gun robbery possibly linked to police shooting Giant eagle smashes through man's windscreen Murdoch's new Sun rises with decency vow Deadly explosion at Antarctic base Boy questioned over Victorian grassfire World More World » NATO staff shot in secure Kabul compound NATO forces withdraw from Afghan government ministries across Kabul after two US military advisers are shot dead. More » Syrians trapped in Homs as evacuation talks flounder Pakistan begins demolishing bin Laden house Deadly explosion at Antarctic base 'Invigorated' Mugabe attacks foreigners on birthday Business More Business » Murdoch's new Sun rises with decency vow Rupert Murdoch's Sun on Sunday tabloid has rolled off the presses for the first time, with a pledge that the paper replacing the scandal-hit News of the World will abide by standards of decency and trust. More » Playing the game Big banks not too profitable: RBA Retailers scared of 'online shopping monster' Fitch downgrades three of big four banks Casinos bet on high rollers to boost profits Politics More Politics » Newman denies eyeing other seats Queensland Liberal National Party leader Campbell Newman says he will return to the private sector if he does not win the Brisbane seat of Ashgrove at next month's election. More » Albanese declares hand for Rudd As it happened: Labor leadership Polls show Australians prefer Rudd Rudd, Gillard choose to run in different directions Sport More Sport » Watson wins toss, Aussies to bat Shane Watson will lead Australia for the first time in place of injured skipper Michael Clarke for Sunday's clash with India at the SCG. More » Relief for Chelsea, Man City go five clear Bailey backs contentious one-day rules McIlroy to meet Westwood in Match Play semi Radwanska claims Dubai crown Forwards shine in preseason cup clashes Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Scientists identify steamy 'waterworld' planet An astronaut attempting to visit recently discovered planet GJ1214b would land in hot water - literally, United States scientists say. More » Ice age flowers brought back to life We're not naturally nasty, says scientist City of light marks historic space flight Aussie scientists unveil single-atom transistor Environment More Environment » Research offers glimmer of hope for coral By Amy Simmons Grim forecasts for the world’s dying coral reefs have just become a little brighter with the release of new research from the United States. More » Study to bring Great Barrier Reef into living rooms Greens to seek Murray-Darling inquiry Whalers lose case against Sea Shepherd Government 'stalling' on endangered koalas decision 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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