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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 05 Mar, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Swan accuses Abbott of 'singing for his supper' By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Tony Abbott is the latest target in Wayne Swan's sights as the Treasurer steps up his war of words with some of Australia's richest people. More » Hundreds evacuated as Wagga Wagga braces for flooding Shooting deaths spark call for mental health overhaul Giant green Antarctic algae visible from space Man dead after car swept away Libyan militants filmed desecrating war graves Putin claims victory in Russian election New ministers sworn in by G-G Australian facing possible death sentence NSW woman faces child murder trial in Canada More Analysis » A dream fulfilled: Carr's Foreign Minister fantasy It has taken him 64 years, but Robert John Carr has finally achieved his ambition - nay, his destiny, he would even say his birthright. There is little doubt that Carr still has the passion for the job, and his knowledge of history is considerable: the question is whether he understands the modern world as well as he does the Civil War. But he will be steady and competent and gives Gillard and her Government a big boost in terms of gravitas, debating ability and sheer political nous. More » Media inquiry ignores value of diversity Post GFC: It's time to be co-operative Labor's game: from the stands it's an own goal Media inquiry: recommendations and reactions Carr's contradictions and the new diplomacy Media inquiry: be careful what you wish for The Government's pokies reform bill is a farce Foreign Minister Carr's world view Stupidity on the idiot box... why are we surprised? Just In More Just In » Services sector shrinks amid gloomy outlook The services industry has recorded its largest fall in activity since July 2009. More » Business indicators suggest growth sluggish NSW woman faces child murder trial in Canada Queen Mary 2 docks in Melbourne Military, economic growth on China's agenda Unemployment to steady as job market expands Shooting deaths spark call for mental health overhaul Accused Morcombe murderer appears in court Giant green Antarctic algae visible from space Court fight settled over cult donation World More World » Putin claims victory in Russian election By Moscow correspondent Norman Hermant, wires A tearful Vladimir Putin declares victory in Russia's presidential election at a mass rally outside the Kremlin walls, amid opposition claims of widespread fraud. More » Scores killed in Congo arms dump blasts Thousands flee Syria violence into Lebanon Libyan militants filmed desecrating war graves Obama warns against 'loose talk of war' with Iran Toddler dies in wake of US tornado Business More Business » Palmer launches fresh attack on Swan by chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Mining magnate Clive Palmer renews his attacks on Treasurer Wayne Swan, accusing him of talking rubbish and saying he "needs more love" after Mr Swan accused "vested interests" of undermining Australia's democracy. More » Unemployment to steady as job market expands Qantas pilots challenge workplace umpire Inflation measure hits two-year low Business indicators suggest growth sluggish UN delegation to probe Barrier Reef damage fears Mining stocks weigh on share market Centro class action gets underway Politics More Politics » New ministers sworn in by G-G by chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Prime Minister Julia Gillard's new-look frontbench has been sworn in by Governor-General Quentin Bryce at Government House in Canberra. More » Morricone and V8s an embarrassing mix New federal ministry set to be sworn in Thousands flee Syria violence into Lebanon 'Living Treasure' Palmer takes swipe at Swan Sport More Sport » Maxwell dumped over Sharks blunder Jared Maxwell has been dumped for round two of the season, with the NRL admitting the whistleblower robbed Cronulla in the 17-16 loss to Wests Tigers. More » McIlroy crowned world number one Pritchard, Tahu offered one-match bans Hunt re-signs with Suns Young inspires United to win Matosevic denied in first ATP final Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Giant green Antarctic algae visible from space By Brigid Andersen A field of vivid green algae so large it can be seen from space is floating in waters off Antarctica, causing a feeding frenzy. More » Earth lights the way in search for life Liberal advisor takes Hawking image off clip Blood-sucking mega-fleas once stalked Earth Reef project takes Google Street View underwater Environment More Environment » Giant green Antarctic algae visible from space By Brigid Andersen A field of vivid green algae so large it can be seen from space is floating in waters off Antarctica, causing a feeding frenzy. 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