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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 26 Feb, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Gillard confident despite Rudd support Just one day out from the Labor caucus vote, Julia Gillard is looking likely to retain the leadership despite some support for Kevin Rudd. On Saturday, frontbencher Anthony Albanese choked back tears as he announced his plans to vote for Mr Rudd, while Victorian backbencher Laura Smyth confirmed she had come to the same conclusion. But the Prime Minister has the backing of most of the front bench and some say they will resign if Mr Rudd wins Monday's ballot. More » As it happened: Labor leadership Nelson Mandela admitted to hospital Reds steal victory over Tahs Floodwaters cut off Queensland highway Diver missing in shark viewing area Teen dies in Phillip Island crash Swimmer critical after being hit by jet ski Dozens killed in Yemen car bomb attack Judges dismiss Berlusconi bribery charges 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 » Pakistan begins demolishing bin Laden house In an unexplained move carried out in the dark of night, Pakistani forces have begun demolishing the house where Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed by US special forces last May. More » 'Invigorated' Mugabe attacks foreigners on birthday Man dead after ute flips NATO staff shot in secure Kabul compound Judges dismiss Berlusconi bribery charges Boy killed by train Dozens killed in Yemen car bomb attack Redbacks clinch first one-day title Diver missing in shark viewing area Reds steal victory over Tahs World More World » NATO staff shot in secure Kabul compound NATO forces are withdrawing from Afghan government ministries across Kabul after two US military advisers were shot dead inside the interior ministry. More » Dozens killed in Yemen car bomb attack Red Cross allowed into Homs Nelson Mandela admitted to hospital Judges dismiss Berlusconi bribery charges Business More Business » Big banks not too profitable: RBA Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens says the Australian banking sector is not too profitable as the major banks come under fire for raising interest rates and slashing jobs while posting solid profit results. More » Retailers scared of 'online shopping monster' Fitch downgrades three of big four banks Casinos bet on high rollers to boost profits Leadership turmoil 'threatens economy' Politics More Politics » Albanese declares hand for Rudd Julia Gillard's decision to oust Kevin Rudd in 2010 came back to haunt her today as Labor heavyweight Anthony Albanese cited it as the key reason for his decision to back Mr Rudd in Monday's leadership spill. An emotional Mr Albanese choked back tears as he ended days of speculation about who he would support in the Labor leadership war. Meanwhile, Mr Rudd was courting the public on a walkaround in Brisbane, chatting to shoppers and posing for his picture with passers-by. More » As it happened: Labor leadership Polls show Australians prefer Rudd Rudd, Gillard choose to run in different directions Nurses to ignore Fair Work strike ban Sport More Sport » Reds steal victory over Tahs A runaway try to winger Dom Shipperley saw Queensland open its title defence with a 25-21 win over New South Wales in Sydney. More » Redbacks clinch first one-day title Pietersen kicks Stormers to opening win Chelsea eases heat on Villas-Boas Ten-man Roar slap Glory Demons, Lions, Suns bag one win each 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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