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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 22 Nov, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Live blog: Second Test Day One Centuries to David Warner and Michael Clarke steered Australia to a comfortable 4 for 280 at tea on the opening day of the second Test against South Africa in Adelaide. More » Bowen defends new temporary visa regime Burke unveils final Murray-Darling plan Crushed zookeeper defends elephant's actions Israel, Hamas agree to Gaza truce Conroy attacks AWU slush fund 'circus' Two more men arrested over Cafferkey death Police investigate racist threats on Melbourne bus Australian troops hand over Uruzgan bases Jobs saved as Tinkler agrees to pay up More Analysis » Refugees, women: pawns in political power equation How can we have a government that has a simultaneous eye for the curse of sexism and of institutional sexual abuse, but then resorts to cruelty as its response to equally desperate and determined asylum seekers? Perhaps the sense of human connection - so apparent in the misogyny speech and so absent in the glass eye turned to refugees - suggests both are rooted in the simple, crude and unfeeling calculations of power. And maybe in both instances it will work. More » Our teachers: questioned, traduced and threatened It's the personal contact, stupid Gaza quiet as regional powers trade agendas for peace Good luck restoring confidence in racing Turning the tables: the democratisation of food criticism ASEAN adrift as China lobbies to control South China Sea Missed opportunities in changes to anti-discrimination laws The dark side to a healthy work-life balance Australia's 'Silicon Beach' is no Entrepreneurs Paradise Just In More Just In » Crushed zookeeper defends elephant's actions The Taronga Zoo staff member who was crushed by an elephant has defended the actions of the animal. More » Two more men arrested over Cafferkey death Burns victim fined over drug charges Bikie crime taskforce to probe SA murder China manufacturing at 13-month high Ashes dates announced for 2013-14 series Conroy attacks AWU slush fund 'circus' ICAC hears mining tenders put out against advice Increase in executions goes against the trend Burke unveils final Murray-Darling plan World More World » Israel, Hamas agree to Gaza truce A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has officially come into effect after more than a week of violence in and around the Gaza Strip that has killed more than 150 people. More » Congo rebels capture towns on 'march' to capital Australian troops hand over Uruzgan bases Australian troops begin E Timor withdrawal Lack of Greek deal 'threatens eurozone stability' Business More Business » Jobs saved as Tinkler agrees to pay up The liquidator says the management of Patinack Farm will provide funding to keep the company running and pay creditors. More » Anti-pokies protest outside Woolies meeting China manufacturing at 13-month high Share post strong gains on positive US news Online discount complaints Politics More Politics » Bowen defends new temporary visa regime By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen Chris Bowen defends the Government's new bridging visas which will keep asylum seekers in limbo, in the face of anger on the Labor backbench. More » Burke to announce Murray-Darling plan decision Australian troops hand over Uruzgan bases Israel, Hamas agree to Gaza truce Nauru minister not happy with asylum facilities Sport More Sport » Live blog: Second Test Day One Centuries to David Warner and Michael Clarke steered Australia to a comfortable 4 for 280 at tea on the opening day of the second Test against South Africa in Adelaide. More » Ashes dates announced for 2013-14 series Rookie Socceroos selected for East Asian Cup Swimming Australia CEO quits Culina finally set for Sky Blues debut Green wins fourth world title Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Report calls for 'killer robot' ban Autonomous "killer robots" are a real possibility and must be banned before governments start deploying them, report warns. More » Dog spinal study may provide clue for humans Researchers document world-first fire tornado Rogue planet found wandering through space Doubts raised over CSG's green rating Environment More Environment » Burke unveils final Murray-Darling plan By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen Environment Minister Tony Burke has signed into law a final Murray-Darling Basin plan aimed at restoring the long-term health of the river system.  More » Burke to announce Murray-Darling plan decision Burke confirms two-year super trawler ban World Bank fears 4-degree warmer planet Solar panel subsidies scrapped early 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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