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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 23 Nov, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Gillard gave 'best recollection' of home loan events By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen Prime Minister Julia Gillard insists she gave her "best recollection" of events surrounding a home loan involving her former partner when she was interviewed about the matter in 1995. More » Power of One author Bryce Courtenay dead at 79 Bert Newton to undergo heart surgery Live Blog: Second Test Day Two Abuse victims' dad slams 'sociopathic' Pell Teenage girl dies in Schoolies high rise fall One dead after inner Sydney shooting Abbott reveals plans to slash refugee intake 40 years for killer who shot witness's wife Defence report details green on blue attacks More Analysis » No match for the bagman and the bogeyman The Federal Government has done some nice work on the environment and conservation in recent days, but none of it was a match for the bagman and the bogeyman. While asylum seekers stole the front pages, the Australian Workers Union slush fund scandal was prominent inside the papers and on much of the broadcast media. What was the latest incentive to stoke the issue along? The bagman arrived! More » America's master class in diplomacy in Burma Vale Bryce Courtenay: a storyteller for the masses Smart Way To Advertise? Dollar dazzler: why they want our money Israel and Hamas: partners for peace? How hairspray changed the world A myth understanding Refugees, women: pawns in political power equation One law to rule them all Just In More Just In » Bert Newton to undergo heart surgery Veteran television host Bert Newton is set to undergo quadruple bypass heart surgery tomorrow. More » Gillard gave 'best recollection' of home loan events Palmer continues attack on 'crooked' LNP Widow details Jackson's torment as abuse survivor Coal mine bidders not properly assessed, ICAC told Detention centre rampage men put on bonds Remote Pacific boarding school runs out of food Defence report details green on blue attacks One dead after inner Sydney shooting 40 years for killer who shot witness's wife World More World » Egypt's Morsi grants himself sweeping new powers By Norman Hermant, wires Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi has granted himself sweeping new powers which will prevent courts overturning his decisions. More » Hamas declares public holiday as ceasefire holds Fog causes massive pile-up on Texas highway Sarkozy questioned in election funds probe ICC issues warrant for Ivory Coast's ex-first lady Business More Business » Rinehart's book sets blueprint for Australia's future By Michael Vincent One of the world's richest women Gina Rinehart has published a new book setting out her blueprint for how Australia can become more successful. More » Coal industry warns of more job losses Sun goes down on Blair Athol mine Coal mine bidders not properly assessed, ICAC told Share market eases in early trade Europe struggling to get budget agreement Politics More Politics » Abbott reveals plans to slash refugee intake by chief political correspondent Simon Cullen Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has confirmed a Coalition government would slash Australia's annual humanitarian refugee intake by 6,000 places. More » Clive Palmer quits LNP on eve of showdown Lawyer questions PM's slush fund explanation Palmer ready for LNP executive showdown Bowen defends new temporary visa regime Sport More Sport » Live blog: Second Test Day Two South Africa was 0 for 117 at tea in reply to Australia's 550 on day two of the second Test - follow all the action live. More » Welsh banker to lead NRL into new era Barnes slams 'Contiki' claims Draft pick Currie to pressure Daw Is Clarke as good as Bradman? Genia signs three-year deal with ARU Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Australian scientists un-discover Pacific island A South Pacific island identified on Google Earth and world maps does not exist, according to Australian scientists, who went searching for the mystery landmass during a geological expedition. More » Report calls for 'killer robot' ban Dog spinal study may provide clue for humans Researchers document world-first fire tornado Rogue planet found wandering through space 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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