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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 29 Feb, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Kohli seals miraculous win for India Virat Kohli blasted a quickfire century as India smacked 3 for 321 in just over 36 overs to beat Sri Lanka in the ODI series last night. More » Fresh footage shows Indonesian abattoir cruelty Record rains predicted for ACT, southern NSW Wounded photographer smuggled out of Syria Fury as solar subsidy scheme cut short Controversy over Olympic coach's tactics Forrest could be disqualified as company director Romney, Santorum face crucial primary tests London police lent horse to Sun editor Shiites slaughtered in Pakistan bus ambush More Analysis » Sorting fact from anecdote Mr Gradgrind from Dickens' Hard Times said, "Now, what I want is, Facts. Teach these boys and girls nothing but Facts. Facts alone are wanted in life". Living by Mr Gradgrind's proposition of "facts alone" would be a dull, utilitarian life indeed. But let us not forget them either; for without facts the anecdote can become a lie represented as truth. And that is not good for policy, politics, or media reportage. More » The decriminalisation (or even legalisation) of drugs End the cynicism and start demanding better Safe abortion: a 'pro-life' cause worth fighting for Ignoring - wilfully or not - the Gonski review's conclusions 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 Just In More Just In » Towns on flood alert as big wet hits Large parts of southern New South Wales and the ACT remain braced for flooding as forecasters predict several more days of heavy rain. More » Wilderness mining ban passes both SA houses London police lent horse to Sun editor Forrest could be disqualified as company director Chavez has lesion removed Romney, Santorum face crucial primary tests September 11 remains dumped in landfill Fury as solar subsidy scheme cut short Shiites slaughtered in Pakistan bus ambush Fresh footage shows Indonesian abattoir cruelty World More World » Wounded photographer smuggled out of Syria By Middle East correspondent Anne Barker A British journalist wounded in Syria has been safely evacuated to Lebanon, but mystery surrounds the whereabouts of his French colleague. More » Romney, Santorum face crucial primary tests Labor MPs defy West Papua meeting ban September 11 remains dumped in landfill High-tech tea bags transform dirty water 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 » Health insurance premiums to rise by 5pc Optus loses court row with AFL chief Moore takes on O'Farrell over Barangaroo casino Virgin announces carbon price surcharges Shares in the doldrums on oil price fears QBE profits slide on disasters, chief retires Sun journalists 'ran network of corrupt officials' James Hardie posts $115m profit Politics More Politics » Wilderness mining ban passes both SA houses A bill to ban mining in Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in the outback has now passed the SA Parliament's Upper House. More » Labor MPs defy West Papua meeting ban Health insurance premiums to rise by 5pc Court orders end to Vic nursing protest Hacksaw used for mass prison break Sport More Sport » Kohli seals miraculous win for India Virat Kohli blasted a quickfire century to reel in Sri Lanka's seemingly unattainable total to keep alive India's hopes of making the tri-series finals. More » Inglis to make shock Souths return Lowy urges clubs to focus on football Aussies advance London unveils Rings on the River Federer crusies in Dubai Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Rudd's parting praise for little-known seed group By Australia Network political editor Catherine McGrath When former foreign minister Kevin Rudd spoke at his press conference after his defeat in the leadership ballot, he thanked family, key supporters and Government agencies he had worked with in his term. More » Asexual worms could hold key to immortality Scientists identify steamy 'waterworld' planet Ice age flowers brought back to life We're not naturally nasty, says scientist Environment More Environment » Wilderness mining ban passes both SA houses A bill to ban mining in Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in the outback has now passed the SA Parliament's Upper House. More » Research offers glimmer of hope for coral Study to bring Great Barrier Reef into living rooms Greens to seek Murray-Darling inquiry Whalers lose case against Sea Shepherd 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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