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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 06 Sep, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Clinton in spirited defence of Obama's record By North America correspondent Jane Cowan, wires Bill Clinton has taken the stage at the Democratic National Convention, using his huge popularity to bolster Barack Obama's case for another four years in the White House. More » Gillard cancels speech amid gay marriage row Work on $8bn destroyer fleet delayed Berdych ends Federer's Open in upset Coal-fired stations '$1b better off under carbon tax' Qantas announces Emirates partnership Bank customers win latest round in fees case Company fined $2.5m over mobile phone push Wild winds keep rescue authorities busy Hair-raising honeymooners charged by police More Analysis » Diggers caught in media muddle There's an awkward duality between the public unease at Australia's place in the Afghan war and the almost bellicose jingoism of the press. The key word used in the media is 'Diggers', because in this one loaded term, we see the strands pull together. Here we see how between them military, politics and media seek to support a profoundly unpopular war by constant reference to something deep and almost unquestionably revered. More » Newman walks the fine political line Against Lance's achievements, one awful red mark Where do internet trolls find their role models? Winners and losers in education reform Obama's War You're not from around here, or are you? Both sides of politics lose the fiscal plot Who would an early election favour? It's complicated Public broadcasting, public value Just In More Just In » Film artist dusts off sound skills By Eloise Fuss In the outback is a man who is the dancing flippers of Happy Feet, the cheering audience in The Sapphires and the water poured over Hugh Jackman in Baz Luhrmann's movie Australia. More » Federer exits US Open Newman flags cuts amid Origin war Fortescue shares slump as secretary resigns Clinton in spirited defence of Obama's record Work on $8bn destroyer fleet delayed Forensic expert criticises police shooting probe Company fined $2.5m over mobile phone push Gillard cancels speech amid gay marriage row Future submarine centre for Adelaide World More World » Clinton in spirited defence of Obama's record By North America correspondent Jane Cowan, wires Bill Clinton has taken the stage at the Democratic National Convention, using his huge popularity to bolster Barack Obama's case for another four years in the White House. More » Girl alive under bodies in French Alps massacre Afghan army sacks 'hundreds' over insider attacks Syrian rebels seek to launch attacks from Jordan Bullfighting returns to Spanish TV Business More Business » Qantas to call Dubai second home By online business reporter Michael Janda Qantas and Emirates have confirmed a deal that will see the Australian airline fly to London via Dubai. More » Unemployment falls despite job losses Bank customers win latest round in fees case Billabong receives second takeover approach Fortescue shares slump as secretary resigns Company fined $2.5m over mobile phone push Politics More Politics » Newman flags cuts amid Origin war Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has flagged possible cuts to state funding for rugby league if more State of Origin games go to Melbourne. More » Gillard cancels speech amid gay marriage row Future submarine centre for Adelaide Coal-fired stations '$1b better off under carbon tax' Turnbull hits out at political 'trust deficit' Sport More Sport » Federer exits US Open Tomas Berdych has knocked Roger Federer out of the US Open with a stunning four-set victory. More » Swans decision making under microscope Sydney FC hails Del Piero coup Roddick's career ends with Del Potro defeat Cowdrey wins his 11th gold NRL Finals Preview: Week One Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Vital spineless creatures facing extinction: report One-fifth of the "spineless creatures that rule the world" may be at risk of extinction, according to a new study. More » Eureka moment for Fox in the henhouse NASA beams 'interplanetary voicemail' from Mars Your tributes: Neil Armstrong Mars rover Curiosity aces first test drive Environment More Environment » Halt to drilling ordered at NSW gas site By court reporter Jamelle Wells A court has granted a temporary injunction to stop test drilling for coal seam gas at Fullerton Cove in New South Wales. More » Govt scraps plans to shut dirty power stations SA puts super trawler concerns to Federal Government Burke can't block controversial super trawler Super trawler steams into sea of controversy 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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