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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 20 Jul, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Oakeshott issues Labor with election warning By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen Key independent MP Rob Oakeshott has issued a stern warning to Labor that he will do what he can to bring on an election if there is any substance to recent leadership speculation. More » Thomas Kelly farewelled at Sydney school Two Australians killed in Alaska plane crash Texts can be used in Slipper harassment case Police hail $128 million ice bust Mythbusters inspired 13yo to fire gun Man cleared of killing, dismembering drug dealer Hendra woman stable in hospital Rebels seize Syrian border crossings Suicide bomber blamed for Bulgarian bus attack More Analysis » Sex isn't just about consequences In the wake of the 'London Summit on Family Planning', we have been told again that family planning saves lives. Yet, what kind of family planning? So often family planning is reduced to artificial methods of contraception. Yet, does contraception actually save lives? Sex is not just about consequences. We should be careful about how we construct the meaning of sex, because we may actually get what we wish for. More » You've got mail: Melbourne's election double-booking Alas, leadership speculation will only gather pace 'One in spirit': same-sex unions in the Bible There goes any chance of political settlement in Syria In a fix: the obscure rate that could undo banks There's a place for (some) public science funding How political rhetoric shaped the nanny wars Car subsidies: throwing good money after bad Living faiths: the necessity of Christian-Muslim friendship Just In More Just In » Buyers hungry for Darrell Lea: administrators Darrell Lea's administrators are in advanced negotiations with four local and international players interested in buying the chocolate maker. More » Texts can be used in Slipper harassment case Dollar may be overvalued on yield chase Murderer gives evidence against other accused 21 years' jail for 'dancing' caravan park killer Mythbusters inspired 13yo to fire gun Oakeshott issues Labor with election warning ANZ's Smith urges stronger China ties Reports soldiers killed in North Korean gunfight Two Australians killed in Alaska plane crash World More World » Rebels seize Syrian border crossings By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown, staff Syrian rebels seize border crossings into Iraq and Turkey as fighting in the capital Damascus intensifies and China and Russia stonewall UN moves against the Assad regime. More » Suicide bomber blamed for Bulgarian bus attack UK border staff to strike before Olympics Eight men cleared over UK riot deaths 62 dead, over 80 missing in Zanzibar ferry disaster Business More Business » Dollar may be overvalued on yield chase By finance reporter Justine Parker A senior currency strategist says the Australian dollar is probably overvalued after its recent run against the euro and greenback. More » Buyers hungry for Darrell Lea: administrators Ten sells EYE Corp ad business for $145m ANZ's Smith urges stronger China ties Microsoft reports first ever loss Report finds cancer risk for coal workers Politics More Politics » Violent end to huge Madrid protest Spanish police have fired rubber bullets and charged protesters in central Madrid after a huge demonstration against the country's austerity measures. More » Branson calls for mandatory detention rethink AFP finish probe into Slipper cab voucher use Ombudsman finds inmates shackled in breach of law Small business pushes to end penalty rates Sport More Sport » Kearney resigns as Eels coach Stephen Kearney has ended mounting speculation by stepping down as Parramatta coach. More » Reds confident in Lucas AFL returns to London Aussie Scott grabs Open lead Lewis sees title coming Sharks' way Franklin loses licence for speeding Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Scientists set agenda for AIDS cure A team of scientists say the prospects for finding a cure for AIDS are realistic, after unveiling a roadmap to cure the disease in Washington overnight. More » Ancient village holds farming lifestyle clues Shortage of skilled staff threatens key projects Chance lab concoction excites scientists Hackers post pilfered Yahoo! passwords Environment More Environment » Pro-logging protester joins tree-sit activist Police are monitoring a remote southern forest where a farmer has joined a long running tree-sit protest by an anti-logging activist. Michael Hirst represents a pro-logging group of six farmers and foresters called "Give it Back". Tasmania's Greens leader is worried any escalation in the two protests could derail the forest peace talks as they enter their final days. More » Fukushima radiation may kill 1,300 Green groups flag challenge to Woodside approval Activists break through gate at uranium mine Nuclear operator to release secret Fukushima tapes About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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