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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 26 Nov, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Furious Gillard fires back over AWU claims By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen A fired-up Julia Gillard delivers her strongest defence yet in the AWU affair, saying she has been "repeatedly defamed" and dubbing one of her accusers a "stooge" and a "sexist pig". More » Smith delivers apology for Defence Force abuse Teenage girl raped during schoolies holiday Live blog: Second Test, Day Five Two courts examine Obeid family finances Mourners honour murder victim Cafferkey Parents attend Morcombe murder committal hearing Rayney faces court on phone bugging charges New laws target executive pay, casual work Stones wow the 'cheap seats' to mark 50 years More Analysis » Let asylum seekers pull their weight Only Tony Abbott could present a promising policy idea and make it sound like a cynical means of punishment. But his work for welfare scheme for asylum seekers is a good idea. It's a break-the-political-deadlock good idea. If we want politics to be a battle of ideas rather than teams, we are obliged to consider ideas on their merits. Abbott's idea has merit. We can always fight over the details. More » The purpose of war in Gaza? More of the same Australia's long and illogical war on drugs The ugly reality of violence against women Juveniles in QLD prisons: 20 years of shame Giving up on an international climate treaty No match for the bagman and the bogeyman America's master class in diplomacy in Burma Vale Bryce Courtenay: a storyteller for the masses Smart Way To Advertise? Just In More Just In » China conducts first landing on aircraft carrier China has conducted its first fighter jet landing on its new aircraft carrier in a move that extends Beijing's ability to project its growing military might in territorial disputes. More » Two courts examine Obeid family finances Mourners honour murder victim Cafferkey Coroner investigates death after stomach stapling Furious Gillard fires back over AWU claims New laws target executive pay, casual work Cooper puts rugby on hold for boxing Driver who hit pram-pushing mum guilty of negligence Rayney faces court on phone bugging charges Babysitter faces committal hearing over baby's death World More World » Homes flooded as England lashed by more rain By Europe correspondent Rachael Brown, wires Two people have died and hundreds have been forced to evacuate their homes after powerful storms in Britain, and officials are warning there is more rain to come. More » Catalan voters back secession parties in Spain Egypt's president tries to quell dictator fears Bangladesh factory fire kills 112 History-making Vettel wins third world title Business More Business » Australia leading world in solar installs: Flannery Professor Tim Flannery says Australia installed more solar panels last year than any other country, but the renewable energy sector must do more to meet its potential. More » New laws target executive pay, casual work Gunns' employees owed $9m Residential land market tipped to rebound Moodys warns Queensland on credit rating Shares swing higher on hopes of Greece deal Holden on target for workforce cuts Santos chief outlines expansion plans Politics More Politics » Furious Gillard fires back over AWU claims By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen A fired-up Julia Gillard delivers her strongest defence yet in the AWU affair, saying she has been "repeatedly defamed" and dubbing one of her accusers a "stooge" and a "sexist pig". More » Government unveils draft NDIS bill Moodys warns Queensland on credit rating Australia leading world in solar installs: Flannery Politicians set for 'incredibly toxic' final week Sport More Sport » Live blog: Second Test, Day Five South Africa lost just one wicket in the middle session to be 5 for 212 at tea on the final day of the second Test in Adelaide. More » Cooper puts rugby on hold for boxing Vettel the king: How the F1 2012 season unfolded Putland helps Redbacks bury Vics Eels want to cheat cap for Folau: report McKibbin called to Wallabies tour Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Video games as addictive as gambling: study A Canberra psychology researcher has confirmed what many have long suspected - video games can be just as addictive as gambling or alcohol. More » Australian scientists un-discover Pacific island Report calls for 'killer robot' ban Dog spinal study may provide clue for humans Researchers document world-first fire tornado Environment More Environment » Australia leading world in solar installs: Flannery Professor Tim Flannery says Australia installed more solar panels last year than any other country, but the renewable energy sector must do more to meet its potential. More » New lizard species confirmed in outback Qld Burke unveils final Murray-Darling plan Burke to announce Murray-Darling plan decision Burke confirms two-year 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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