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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 02 Mar, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Carr to replace Rudd as foreign minister By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Former NSW premier Bob Carr will take the coveted job of foreign affairs minister in Prime Minister Julia Gillard's new-look frontbench. More » Police officer killed in double shooting Easing rain fails to quell flood threat Man mauled by lion at popular NT crocodile park Media inquiry calls for single watchdog We're not all like that, Army boys say Newman refuses to answer more financial questions Victorian could face death penalty in Bali Buyer found for embattled Anzac biscuit maker Warning over watermelon-sized pine cones More Analysis » 'Stuff it!' PM puts the pedal to the metal The sight of Julia Gillard walking into that news conference with Bob Carr in tow was hard to beat for political jaw droppers. The media, encouraged by public and private comments from within the Government, had moved on from the prospect of the former NSW premier ever becoming foreign minister. What went on between Tuesday and late Thursday morning is guesswork. But this is probably close to the truth... More » Lost tribes on the political plain Tough times for the A-League billionaires Fewer opinion polls, longer parliamentary terms The twisted logic of pokie reform Full of sin: how food became the new sex Oscar: crafting man in his image The Labor storm has calmed, but the clouds remain Gas bill blues: changing times Education review: the teacher is the key Just In More Just In » We're not all like that, Army boys say By Amy Simmons Current and former Australian Defence Force members say the racist and sexist attitudes voiced by their colleagues on a private Facebook page are "ridiculous" and by no means widespread. More » Media inquiry calls for single watchdog Man mauled by lion at popular NT crocodile park US activists leave Egypt after row Newman refuses to answer more financial questions Carr to replace Rudd as foreign minister Sydney 'faces aircraft gridlock by 2020' Guests workers denied flood payment, group says Rains ease in Red Centre as Todd River flows again Government funds extra TB handover clinics World More World » French journalists escape Syria Two French journalists have been evacuated out of Syria where they were holed up in the besieged city of Homs following the deaths of two of their colleagues. More » US soldiers shot dead in Afghanistan Defence editor for The Sun arrested US activists leave Egypt after row Cruise passengers contemplated jumping into sea Business More Business » Swan says 'infamous billionaires' threatening economy Treasurer Wayne Swan says the rising power of super-rich business people is undermining Australia's democracy and economic future. More » Buyer found for embattled Anzac biscuit maker Price index could see traders bet the house US stocks rise on Europe's gains Palmer's Coolum resort placed into administration Retail woes hit Woolworths profit result Business investment dips despite mining splurge Politics More Politics » Media inquiry calls for single watchdog An inquiry set up after the UK phone hacking scandal has called for a single watchdog agency to be formed to monitor all Australian news media. More » Carr to replace Rudd as foreign minister Government destroyed CopperString project: Katter Swan says 'infamous billionaires' threatening economy Gillard tipped to announce new ministry Sport More Sport » Sri Lanka choose to bat first at MCG Sri Lanka won the toss and is batting first in the tri-series one-day international against Australia at the MCG. More » Fraser slams FFA's lack of passion Field goal woes go on for Bennett Djokovic, Federer, Murray into Dubai semi-finals Confusion reigns but United want to play Bravo in, Gayle out for Aussie tour Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Earth lights the way in search for life By Stuart Gary for ABC Science Online Scientists have developed a new method to study reflected light from the Earth that can correctly measure the amount of cloud cover, ocean and vegetation on our planet. More » Liberal advisor takes Hawking image off clip Blood-sucking mega-fleas once stalked Earth Reef project takes Google Street View underwater Rudd's parting praise for little-known seed group 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. 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