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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 27 Feb, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Gillard scores resounding win Prime Minister Julia Gillard has promised Australians the political drama is over after she defeated Kevin Rudd 71 to 31 in a ballot for the Labor leadership this morning. After days of vitriol and spite, Ms Gillard has called on Labor MPs to stop the "ugly" leadership debate. Mr Rudd conceded it was a "strong win" and has pledged his loyalty to Ms Gillard. Follow events as they happen on our live blog. ABC News 24: Live coverage Video: Gillard press conference Video: Rudd press conference Gallery: Labor leadership turmoil Photos: Behind the scenes More » As it happened: Oscars 2012 WikiLeaks dumping secret intelligence emails US advisers shot dead 'after Koran row' Most online sales 'made on domestic sites' Man jailed for stabbing that led to riots Ex-reality star Betts admits attempted murder Liverpool survives Cardiff scare to win Cup More Analysis » Gillard and her caucus: sink or swim together The Labor caucus has bound itself to Julia Gillard. It is impossible to imagine a Kevin Rudd revival. While disquiet will arise again if Gillard stumbles, it is equally difficult to imagine a so-called third candidate emerging. The caucus and Gillard will sink or swim together. More » Gillard wins over the party room; you are next No-one can smash the ALP Winners and losers of a political history rewritten Labor's feud with the People's Princess Labor in existential peril? Shortening the odds for a new Labor leader Religion cannot be so easily dismissed by illiterate atheism Labor faces tough battle against the Rudd rift Syria explained: a losing battle Just In More Just In » Business urges renewed engagement with PM Business groups say they hope the result of today's Labor Party leadership ballot will bring stability to the Federal Government and enable it to focus on key policies. More » Aussie editor wins second Oscar in a row Rudd's camp 'misjudged' power of factions Gillard declares leadership saga over Sedgwick named new ABC arts boss Most online sales 'made on domestic sites' Man jailed for stabbing that led to riots WikiLeaks dumping secret intelligence emails Ex-reality star Betts admits attempted murder Bligh congratulates Gillard on leadership win World More World » US advisers shot dead 'after Koran row' More details emerge about the murder of two US advisers in Afghanistan's interior ministry as the Koran-burning row plunges relations between NATO and Afghans to an "all-time low". More » WikiLeaks dumping secret intelligence emails Violence unabated as Syria votes in referendum Activists' trial strains US-Egypt relations Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital Business More Business » Most online sales 'made on domestic sites' By Amy Simmons and staff Just a quarter of online sales were made through international websites last year, a new survey finds, despite some claims that overseas websites are threatening retail in Australia. More » Premier pleased with new Sydney casino plans G20 pressures eurozone on financial firewall Casual work blamed for skills crisis Rising oil prices see Caltex post $714m loss Gunns blames logging move for $173m loss Shares wobble as investors eye Labor vote Politics More Politics » Gillard declares leadership saga over by chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Prime Minister Julia Gillard has promised Australians the "political drama" is now over and the Government's focus will now put them "back at centre stage". More » Rudd pledges loyalty to Gillard after ballot defeat Rudd camp admits chances are slim Activists' trial strains US-Egypt relations Poll shows support for Labor up on day of ballot Sport More Sport » Mahan shocks McIlroy in Match Play final Hunter Mahan ended Rory McIlroy's bid to become world number one for the first time with a 2 and 1 victory in the final of the WGC Match Play Championship in Arizona. More » One-day finals spot eases Aussie selection Goodes set for one-game ban Hopes returns for Queensland at SCG Gorman not under pressure: Lowy Liverpool survives Cardiff scare to win Cup 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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