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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 29 Sep, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Brunswick mourns Jill Meagher at candlelit vigil An emotional candlelit vigil has been held at the Brunswick Baptist Church to remember Jill Meagher, who was murdered after a night out at a nearby bar one week ago. More » No sign of ceasefire despite Ashby settlement Former Hey Dad! star closer to extradition AFL grand final: Stats preview Katter's Party courts Barnaby Joyce Four dead after disgruntled employee opens fire Conroy plays down 'red underpants' comments US, Israel in "full agreement" on nuclear Iran 'Day off' leaves aid worker stuck in Libya Male escort fined for Aussie cricketer break-in More Analysis » Prime ministerial trivia: sorting fact from fiction Of the 11 prime ministers since Robert Menzies, how many first came to office in the traditional way, by winning a federal election? The majority or a minority? The answer is four - Gough Whitlam, Bob Hawke, John Howard, and Kevin Rudd. Since 1966, it has been the exception rather than the rule that the people decide who should be prime minister. More » The latte sipper's guide to talking footy Ignorance isn't a defence against sub judice Revolutionising life a quintillion bytes at a time Racism and free speech spark a subway showdown There's something about Mary Why I burned my 'Proof of Aboriginality' Gambling and the church Misogyny is alive and kicking Australia hostage to the politics of the US in the Asian Century Just In More Just In » Apple apologises for mapping application Tech giant Apple has apologised for its glitch-ridden maps application in its new operating system and urged customers to use rival programs while improvements are made. More » US, Israel in "full agreement" on nuclear Iran Watson destroys India in World T20 Lamborghini, taxi crash leaves three hospitalised Four dead after disgruntled employee opens fire 'Day off' leaves aid worker stuck in Libya Boy killed in head-on car crash Katter's Party courts Barnaby Joyce Male escort fined for Aussie cricketer break-in Former Hey Dad! star closer to extradition World More World » China's Communists promise Bo will face justice Disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai will "face justice" for a litany of crimes including abuse of power, bribes and improper sexual relations with multiple partners, state media said. More » Netanyahu draws 'red line' on Iran's nuke program 19 killed in Nepal plane crash Obama ads target Romney's leaked comments Spanish budget tightens austerity screw Business More Business » ACCC silences the knockers with million-dollar win By finance reporters Elysse Morgan and Michael Janda The consumer watchdog says a million-dollar win against door-to-door energy sellers is a huge advance in customer rights. More » Woolworths chairman stepping down Gunns boss gone Holden plans production shutdown Xstrata jobs to go Weatherill again sounds BHP mine caution Politics More Politics » US, Israel in "full agreement" on nuclear Iran By North America correspondent Craig McMurtrie, wires After being criticised for not meeting Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York earlier this week, the White House has revealed president Barack Obama has spoken to him on the phone. More » 'Day off' leaves aid worker stuck in Libya Katter's Party courts Barnaby Joyce Conroy plays down 'red underpants' comments Greens want live animal exports banned Sport More Sport » Hodge declares he's 'ready to go' Luke Hodge has promised his ill-timed bout of gastro will not restrict his output in Saturday's grand final against Sydney. More » AFL grand final: Stats preview Watson destroys India in World T20 Bulldogs greats eye a Hasler dynasty NRL grand final: Stats preview Swans, Hawks not swayed by wet weather Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Apple apologises for mapping application Tech giant Apple has apologised for its glitch-ridden maps application in its new operating system and urged customers to use rival programs while improvements are made. More » Tech industry invests to meet need for speed Plastic pollution invades the last frontier 'Squid from hell' secrets revealed Turnbull launches survey to inform NBN priorities Environment More Environment » Plastic pollution invades the last frontier By Miriam Hall It was thought of as one of the last remaining pristine ecosystems on the planet, but European researchers have found a disturbing amount of plastics pollution in the Antarctic. More » Before and after: Arctic sea ice in 1984 and 2012 Orica charged over mercury vapour release Arctic sea ice melts to lowest recorded level Company to fight super trawler ban 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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