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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 01 Mar, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Soaked towns begin to evacuate Widespread flooding has forced more evacuations as heavy rain continues across large parts of New South Wales, the ACT and northern Victoria. More » Vacancy speculation mounts ahead of reshuffle Palmer's Coolum resort placed into administration Donors sought as fatal disease strikes twice Australian accused of Iran export plot James Murdoch quits as News International chief Army vows action over obscene Facebook posts Asylum seeker swallows light bulb Monkees frontman Davy Jones dies Margaret Olley's final artworks go on show More Analysis » The Labor storm has calmed, but the clouds remain At the end of Labor's fortnight of carnage much has changed, some truths have been made public. But some aspects of the new order just don't make sense - Kevin Rudd on the backbench, the resignation of Senator Mark Arbib. That 'clear air' that Labor hungers for remains as cloudy as a Sydney summer's day. More » Gas bill blues: changing times Education review: the teacher is the key The drug plug dilemma Why worry about theology? The fight for the economic freedom of older people It's time the ALP reformed itself My GetUp has got up and gone Leveson inquiry: the anti-tabloid campaign Why I publicly supported Rudd Just In More Just In » Push for more immigration detention centre police By Eric Tlozek The Northern Territory Police Association says it is concerned about Federal Government plans to pay for more Territory police officers to deal with issues at immigration detention centres in the Top End. More » Manufacturers gloomy despite continued growth Asylum seeker swallows light bulb Margaret Olley's final artworks go on show Business investment dips despite mining splurge Medich denies bribes claims in ICAC inquiry Palmer's Coolum resort placed into administration March celebrates 150 years for NSW Police Force Vacancy speculation mounts ahead of reshuffle Australian accused of Iran export plot World More World » Snipers bring terror to Syrian streets AFP photographer Bulent Kilic describes the terror wrought by indiscriminate sniper fire as Syria's army cracks down on dissent. More » James Murdoch quits as News International chief Troops poised for ground assault on Homs: reports Australian accused of Iran export plot N Korea halts nuclear tests for food aid Business More Business » James Murdoch quits as News International chief By correspondent Lisa Millar, wires James Murdoch has resigned as executive chairman of News International, the scandal-ridden British arm of his father's media company. More » Retail woes hit Woolworths profit result Palmer's Coolum resort placed into administration Business investment dips despite mining splurge Fishing crews question change in tuna migration Bernanke's silence sees shares take a hit Corporate criminals target mining sector Shares dip after Fed dashes stimulus hopes Politics More Politics » Bligh vows green belt 'from border to beach' Queensland Premier Anna Bligh vows to create a green corridor to protect biodiversity if her government wins re-election. More » Liberal advisor takes Hawking image off clip Keating adviser tipped to nominate for Senate job Voters voice their thoughts to Bligh, Newman Wilkie ditches support for gambling trial Sport More Sport » Palmer claims Lowy made western Sydney approach Clive Palmer said he turned down an offer from FFA chairman Frank Lowy two weeks ago to wind up Gold Coast United and invest $5 million in a new western Sydney club. More » Dugan delivers Raiders boost Reds hit by injuries ahead of Force clash Getting the best of Bres Hornby plays down Bennett factor Injured Brown in good spirits Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Liberal advisor takes Hawking image off clip An opposition media advisor has been traced as the person who produced an anonymous YouTube clip featuring an image of physicist Stephen Hawking. Advisor to South Australian Liberal leader Isobel Redmond, Nic Nolan, has admitted the work was his. The video features a computer-generated voice talking about debt and high taxes. More » Blood-sucking mega-fleas once stalked Earth Reef project takes Google Street View underwater Rudd's parting praise for little-known seed group Asexual worms could hold key to immortality Environment More Environment » Bligh vows green belt 'from border to beach' Queensland Premier Anna Bligh vows to create a green corridor to protect biodiversity if her government wins re-election. More » Wilderness mining ban passes both SA houses Research offers glimmer of hope for coral Study to bring Great Barrier Reef into living rooms Greens to seek Murray-Darling inquiry 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. 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