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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 31 Mar, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Man killed in shark attack A man is in shock after his 33-year-old brother was killed by a four metre shark while the pair were diving in Western Australia's south-west. The attack happened near the town of Busselton, about 230 kilometres south of Perth. It is the fourth fatal shark attack in WA since September. More » Australian businessman Ng loses appeal in China Abbott's nanny plan too costly, Government says Bowen cautious on asylum detention time limit Remains of fallen diggers identified Plastic packaging chemical fears Fisherman's body found after being swept to sea NSW's first female Anglican bishop appointed Palestinian killed in West Bank rallies French torture device auction called off More Analysis » Labor's seven deadly sins Almost every political observer recognises that unless something altogether unexpected happens, by late 2013 Australia will have an Abbott government. The more contentious question is what has gone wrong for Labor? This piece is offered as a contribution to a necessary debate. In my view, the strange and rather sudden collapse of the Gillard Labor Government is grounded in a series of mistakes and miscalculations. More » The Hill is alive with the sound of nanny wars Tweet police: censorship of the Tweetmob's making Olympic funding: a win-win for the sporting world Labor's carbon tax fate and the benefit of hindsight Art without God If the government's broken, dump it: votes of a disposable society National Security Monitor: off to a good start Real energy savings dim Earth Hour's shine NSW health history shows Carr's feet of clay Just In More Just In » Australian businessman Ng loses appeal in China By China correspondent Stephen McDonell Australian businessman Matthew Ng has lost his court appeal in southern China and will spend more than 11 years in jail. More » NSW's first female Anglican bishop appointed French torture device auction called off Man killed in shark attack Australian honoured for epilepsy research Fisherman's body found after being swept to sea Abbott's nanny plan too costly, Government says Eric the Eel set for Games comeback Hackers target Mastercard, Visa users Remains of fallen diggers identified World More World » Palestinian killed in West Bank rallies By Middle East correspondent Anne Barker Palestinian medics say Israeli forces are to blame for shooting dead a man during mass protests in the Gaza Strip and in the West Bank to mark Land Day. More » Probe finds abuses at Apple supplier Spain announces deep budget cuts Suu Kyi says vote campaigning not free and fair AU launches fresh bid to capture Kony Business More Business » Spain announces deep budget cuts By Europe correspondent Philip Williams and wires The Spanish government has announced $35 billion worth of deep cuts to its budget as part of a tough austerity drive. More » Austar shareholders approve Foxtel takeover Departing Future Fund boss savages carbon tax Probe finds abuses at Apple supplier Blackberry admits defeat in consumer market Politics More Politics » Bowen cautious on asylum detention time limit The Government says it will aim to ensure that asylum seekers spend no more than 90 days in detention, but has stopped short of making any promises. More » Carr wants to put 'human' back into human services Gay Catholic activist dismayed at church campaign Inquiry calls for 90-day limit on asylum detention Departing Future Fund boss savages carbon tax Sport More Sport » Petero praises new Broncos era Petero Civoniceva and Ben Hannant believe Brisbane is on the verge of an exciting new era with stars of tomorrow emerging thick and fast. More » Buckley predicts more high-scoring affairs Aussies collapse as Windies level series Djokovic books Miami final with Murray Redbacks bring in Botha for Klinger Phoenix rise late to eliminate Sydney Storm roll past Knights Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Australian honoured for epilepsy research By Kylie Simmonds Australian scientist Ingrid Scheffer has been recognised for her research on epilepsy with a UNESCO Laureate for Women in Science. More » Scientists identify gene mutation in breast cancer Fossil find reveals steps back in time NBN rollout plan covering up delays: Turnbull Hope remains for Australia's telescope bid Environment More Environment » Complaint lodged against 'carbon tax collector' ad An advertising campaign showing a carbon tax collector demanding money from a frail pensioner has been referred to the ACCC. More » Departing Future Fund boss savages carbon tax NZ announces fracking investigation Unusual find in empty beer can WWF outraged after herbicide allowed near reef 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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