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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 28 Feb, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Mundine tight-lipped over filling Senate seat By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Former ALP national president Warren Mundine is giving little away as speculation mounts as to who will take up the Senate seat vacated by Mark Arbib. More » Bailiffs move to evict Occupy London camp ACCC green lights Telstra separation plan Rich people more likely to take lollies from children: study Flood warning for ACT, southern NSW Hacksaw used for mass prison break Optus loses court row with AFL chief Free public transport in Brisbane after rail chaos Missing man's remains found at drug raid scene Melon-headed whale washes up on beach More Analysis » Ignoring - wilfully or not - the Gonski review's conclusions It's as if nobody wants to understand the Gonski report. The greatly anticipated review of school funding was released a week ago, and so far everyone has - wilfully or not - ignored its conclusions. This is perhaps because it doesn't feed into the tedious obsession both sides of politics have with the public-private school divide. Instead, the report is interested in outcomes and the complex, misunderstood issue of state and federal roles in education. More » Children in need and living invisible lives O'Farrell's reforms are fair and reasonable North Dakota fracking boom: the cost is yet to come Gillard's challenge: two opposition leaders in a hurry ASIO: maintaining the fear Labor has one more promise to break Globe reserved on Greek haircut hopes The NT intervention: undermining equality Messianic expectations of leadership Just In More Just In » Court orders end to Vic nursing protest The Federal Court has ordered an end to unprotected industrial action by Victoria's nurses. More » Hacksaw used for mass prison break Mundine tight-lipped over filling Senate seat Missing man's remains found at drug raid scene Killer arsonist's jail sentence appeal dismissed Flood warning for ACT, southern NSW Optus loses court row with AFL chief Bligh promises more disability funding for school students Bank manager jailed for stealing millions Bailiffs move to evict Occupy London camp World More World » Bailiffs move to evict Occupy London camp Police and bailiffs have moved in to dismantle the anti-capitalist Occupy camp which sprang up outside London's St Paul's Cathedral in October. More » Sun journalists 'ran network of corrupt officials' Cruise ship adrift in ocean after fire US keeps withdrawal timeline despite Koran row Syrians 'approve new constitution' amid bloodshed Business More Business » ACCC green lights Telstra separation plan The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission accepts Telstra's plan for the separation of its retail and wholesale arms, which is required for final approval of its participation in the National Broadband Network. More » Sun journalists 'ran network of corrupt officials' Optus loses court row with AFL chief Moore takes on O'Farrell over Barangaroo casino QBE profits slide on disasters, chief retires German MPs vote for Greek bailout James Hardie posts $115m profit World markets mixed amid G20 concerns Politics More Politics » Court orders end to Vic nursing protest The Federal Court has ordered an end to unprotected industrial action by Victoria's nurses. More » Hacksaw used for mass prison break Gillard won't rule out spill payback Arbib's colleagues say he didn't need to quit Mark Arbib resigns from Parliament Sport More Sport » Lowy urges clubs to focus on football By Mike Tuckerman FFA chairman Frank Lowy says it would be "madness" for an independent body to run the A-League and has lashed out at criticism of his handling of the game. More » Thaiday to play in front row Clarke eyes more after securing season aims Smith urges Sharks to give Carney support Waratahs dealt fresh blow Thompson is Cowboys' half-back Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Asexual worms could hold key to immortality Who wants to live forever? Some flatworms do, even if it means no sex. More » Scientists identify steamy 'waterworld' planet Ice age flowers brought back to life We're not naturally nasty, says scientist City of light marks historic space flight 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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