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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 18 Oct, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Alan Jones ordered to do journalism training Controversial broadcaster Alan Jones has been ordered to undergo basic journalism training by Australia's media watchdog. More » Abbott predicts 'filthiest' election campaign Sailor back on land after storm smashes yacht Edelsten wins case but cops blast from judge Sponsors flee as Armstrong quits Livestrong charity Muslim man gets suspended sentence for protests Channel Ten to cut more staff after $12.9m loss Former priest to be charged with child sex offences Romney mocked for 'binders full of women' comment Disabled girl tied up by bus driver More Analysis » There aren't many votes in supporting Hicks By Davis and McGarrity The case against David Hicks was always about more than the 'law'. It occurred at the junction of human rights, politics and national security. Hicks' lawyers have long argued his conviction should be overturned. And in the past few days, a gaping hole has been exposed in the case against him. But in the end, he may need the Australian Government's support. And there are very few votes in protecting the rights of convicted terrorists. More » Shareholders still in revolt against the Murdoch Dynasty Making sense of the bewildering mess of US polling Public engagement stifled by an overbearing elite Is it 'fascism' to look for our common humanity? HIV awareness needs information not ignorance The gutting of 'fairness' by powerful interests Misogyny, Violentacrez and defining the limits of civility Diplomacy 101: tow back plans get the silent treatment Isolating sex offenders doesn't make us safer Just In More Just In » ASIC examines trading spike By online business reporter Michael Janda The market regulator is examining an early sudden spike in the share price of a number of ASX 200 companies. More » Abbott predicts 'filthiest' election campaign China's economic growth slows but meets forecasts Muslim man gets suspended sentence for protests Consortium complying with Cubbie contract, Federal Government says SA wont get back Armstrong appearance fees Mt Gibson Iron cuts 270 mining jobs in WA Alan Jones ordered to do journalism training Girl groomed by Bieber masquerader Nobel winner slams research grants freeze World More World » Romney mocked for 'binders full of women' comment By North American correspondent Jane Cowan, wires Mitt Romney's comment about having "binders full of women" spawns a slew of internet parodies in the wake of yesterday's US presidential debate. More » Sponsors flee as Armstrong quits Livestrong charity Man charged over alleged NY bomb plot Arafat widow questioned in murder inquiry Workers find $320k stashed under house Business More Business » Ten to cut more staff after loss By online business reporter Michael Janda Staff at the Ten Network are being offered voluntary redundancies as the broadcaster cuts costs further after posting a $12.9 million loss. More » China's economic growth slows but meets forecasts ASIC examines trading spike BOQ confirms full-year loss Hardware and hotels boost Woolworths sales PBL boss says Nine deal will allow growth Politics More Politics » Nobel winner slams research grants freeze By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen Nobel Prize winning scientist Brian Schmidt, feted by Labor as an example of Australia's scientific excellence, has lashed out at Government moves to freeze research grants. More » Electricity overhaul could slash bills Security Council bid failure would be 'disastrous' Government defends freeze on research grants Indian miner dogged by corruption claims Sport More Sport » Caulfield track manager not bowing to internationals Caulfield track manager Jason Kerr says he won't be doing the international horses any special favours. More » Sponsors flee as Armstrong quits Livestrong charity GreenEDGE in no rush to sack White Wounded Wallabies lose Alexander Waugh backs Haddin as specialist batsman Mundine out to 'exterminate' Geale Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Nobel winner slams research grants freeze By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen Nobel Prize winning scientist Brian Schmidt, feted by Labor as an example of Australia's scientific excellence, has lashed out at Government moves to freeze research grants. More » New planet discovered in Earth's backyard Government defends freeze on research grants Astronomers discover planet with four suns Daredevil jumps from edge of space Environment More Environment » Push for cull of Coorong seals Coorong fishing interests are keen for a cull of fur seals because rising numbers are causing them problems. More » Whale poo may hold key to krill mystery 'Hills and valleys' found under Antarctic ice Flow modelling released for Murray plan Stress tests reveal defects at Europe nuke reactors 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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