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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 19 Nov, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Burke confirms two-year super trawler ban The Federal Government has decided to impose a two-year ban on the controversial super trawler, the Abel Tasman, to prevent the ship fishing in Australian waters. More » Joyce campaigns to reform personal politics Israel blasts Gaza police HQ on sixth day of conflict World Bank fears 4-degree warmer planet Obama arrives in Burma for flying visit Body found believed to be that of missing woman Man denies trapping boy for indecent assault Ex-Age photographer sues over Bali trauma Abbott lays out terms for child care costs inquiry NZ's 'Mount Doom' at risk of eruption More Analysis » Sound and fury: can Twitter really change the world? Twitter's activism is based on raising the level of outrage while lowering the threshold of engagement. This minimal-effort model, requiring only the click of a "like" button or the addition of a twibbon, achieves little more than giving the supporter a warm inner glow. At worst, Twitter serves as little more than a cheer squad, noisily drawing attention to the scoreboard while having minimal impact on the outcome. More » How can we achieve Aboriginal wellbeing? The water disconnect between city and country Australia remains firmly in the Anglosphere China or the US: do we really have to choose? Aboriginal language decline: the digital intervention Lethal weapon: national guidelines needed for Tasers Spring Racing's gems have been buried in mud Stopping abuse goes way beyond the confessional Any result is possible with leaders this unpopular Just In More Just In » Asylum seekers plead guilty to damaging centre Bridget Brennan Seven men have pleaded guilty to damaging $25,000 dollars worth of Commonwealth property at a Darwin detention centre. More » Man denies trapping boy for indecent assault Burke confirms two-year super trawler ban Ex-Age photographer sues over Bali trauma Police imposter avoids jail after pleading guilty WA green lights controversial gas hub site Camels cause car crash near Uluru Alleged victim testimony heard at Sica judge-only trial I won't bowl if selected, says Watson When a bushfire burns, social media floods World More World » Israel blasts Gaza police HQ on sixth day of conflict An Israeli air strike levelled a police headquarters in Gaza City as the conflict between Israel and the enclave's Hamas rulers entered a sixth day. More » Obama arrives in Burma for flying visit World Bank fears 4-degree warmer planet NZ's 'Mount Doom' at risk of eruption Mass protest follows Ireland abortion death Business More Business » PM seeks dialogue between business and unions The Federal Government will set up a new forum, to allow businesses, community groups and unions to discuss major economic policies. More » Billabong director investigates takeover Elders says losses getting better Survey shows small business struggling WA green lights controversial gas hub site Share market gains wane as day wears on Politics More Politics » Joyce campaigns to reform personal politics By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen Outspoken Nationals Senator Barnaby Joyce has declared he is on a personal campaign to change politics. More » Abbott lays out terms for child care costs inquiry Advocates fear asylum seekers will die on Nauru 50 asylum seekers sent home to Sri Lanka Japan headed for polls after parliament dissolved Sport More Sport » Rabbitohs confirm Crowe selling stake The South Sydney Rabbitohs have assured fans of the NRL club's stability after confirming Russell Crowe was selling his part-ownership stake. More » Cuthbert to enter world athletics hall of fame I won't bowl if selected, says Watson FFA announces new A-League broadcast deal AFL clubs will be nervous: Crows coach Czechs beat Spain to secure Davis Cup win Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Rogue planet found wandering through space By Science Online's Stuart Gary, wires Astronomers have detected what could be a rogue planet wandering all alone through deep space without a host star. More » Doubts raised over CSG's green rating Premature birth linked with learning problems Brain-damaged man communicates in world first Princess tomb unearthed in Egypt Environment More Environment » Burke confirms two-year super trawler ban The Federal Government has decided to impose a two-year ban on the controversial super trawler, the Abel Tasman, to prevent the ship fishing in Australian waters. 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