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NewsMail Morning Edition Fri 02 Mar, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Easing rain fails to quell flood threat The worst of the wild weather causing flooding in NSW, the ACT and northern Victoria is not over, though rain has eased in some areas. More » Gillard tipped to announce new ministry Victorian could face death penalty in Bali Angry outburst after ADF posts made public Syrian forces capture embattled Homs stronghold Government to release media regulation inquiry Church abuse victims demand Royal Commission Anzac biscuit maker falls into administration Asylum seeker beaten to death in Indonesia US soldiers shot dead in Afghanistan More Analysis » Fewer opinion polls, longer parliamentary terms A three-year term not only makes reform more difficult, it encourages politicians to focus on popularity and that in turn makes the frequent publication of opinion polls more attractive. The answer is not fewer opinion polls, but longer parliamentary terms. But as Darryl Kerrigan put it in The Castle: "Tell him he's dreaming." More » 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 The drug plug dilemma Why worry about theology? The fight for the economic freedom of older people Just In More Just In » Bligh heads to far north for tourism pledge By Kerrin Binnie Premier Anna Bligh will promise more money to help boost the number of overseas visitors to Queensland, as she visits Cairns on day 13 of the election campaign. More » Victorian could face death penalty in Bali Easing rain fails to quell flood threat US soldiers shot dead in Afghanistan Gillard tipped to announce new ministry Syrian forces capture embattled Homs stronghold Government to release media regulation inquiry Church abuse victims demand Royal Commission Drugs seized en route to Mardi Gras Dragons sink Knights in opening-night thriller World More World » Syrian forces capture embattled Homs stronghold Syrian rebels have left their shattered stronghold in the city of Homs in a "tactical withdrawal" after a bloody 26-day army siege More » Cruise passengers contemplated jumping into sea US soldiers shot dead in Afghanistan Asylum seeker beaten to death in Indonesia Australian accused of Iran export plot Business More Business » Price index could see traders bet the house By business reporter Michael Janda In what is being claimed as a world first, Australia now has a daily home price index which may soon be tradeable on the ASX. More » Anzac biscuit maker falls into administration James Murdoch quits as News International chief Retail woes hit Woolworths profit result Palmer's Coolum resort placed into administration Business investment dips despite mining splurge Strong China data fails to boost share market Manufacturers gloomy despite continued growth Politics More Politics » Gillard tipped to announce new ministry Julia Gillard is expected to announce her new ministry as early as today, with Stephen Smith tipped to return to the Foreign Affairs job. More » Syrian forces capture embattled Homs stronghold Bligh vows green belt 'from border to beach' Liberal advisor takes Hawking image off clip Keating adviser tipped to nominate for Senate job Sport More Sport » Confusion reigns but United want to play Confusion may have been created by Clive Palmer's reaction to being stripped of his A-League licence but Gold Coast United players' intention was clear - "we want to keep playing". More » Field goal woes go on for Bennett Glory doubles up against Adelaide Reds ready to be rushed Ponting nears ton for Tassie Broich back for resurgent Roar 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. More » Wilderness mining ban passes both SA houses Research offers glimmer of hope for coral Study to bring Great Barrier Reef into living rooms Greens to seek Murray-Darling inquiry 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. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2011 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters