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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 12 Dec, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » North Korean rocket 'puts satellite into orbit' By North Asia correspondent Mark Willacy, staff North Korea says it has successfully used a rocket to put a satellite into orbit, in defiance of international pressure from nations who believe the launch was simply a disguised ballistic missile test. More » Sitar master Ravi Shankar dead at 92 Slipper sexual harassment case thrown out Slain detective awarded honour at funeral Power surge blamed for Melbourne house fires 'Tiberius' Carr accused of plotting against Gillard Go-kart operator fined over headscarf death Ex-judge to coordinate church abuse response Aussie schools flatline in global education tests Bouncers jailed over assault at Sydney's Ivy More Analysis » Factions work when the people have a say Factions exist across both sides of Australian politics because the system demands it. They are a useful mechanism for structuring debate and accommodating diverse views. But factional leaders are now bypassing the ALP's grassroots membership, with the result often being the endorsement of dud but factionally loyal candidates. The route to making the system work lies in democratisation. Ordinary members need to have a vote in decisions that matter. More » The myth of closure Australia's economic double-whammy Austerity has been tried and found wanting Oil may have peaked - but don't panic Removing legal aid from the bureaucracy Power plays in the tussle for Qantas Losing interest in our rate obsession South East Asia finally turning its back on execution Powering the blame game Just In More Just In » Slain detective awarded honour at funeral A senior New South Wales policeman killed in the line of duty has been posthumously awarded the National Police Service Medal at his funeral. More » Basher jailed over bleeding victim in shopping trolley Sitar master Ravi Shankar dead at 92 Neo-Nazi members jailed for brutal attack Jobs, economy woes hit consumer confidence SA to recheck thousands of breast scans GWA Group to cut 230 jobs Interactive: Explore the Earth at night Challenge of NSW public sector pay cap fails Decision reserved on Patel manslaughter case World More World » Sitar master Ravi Shankar dead at 92 Reports in the Indian media say Ravi Shankar, the sitar maestro who popularised Indian classical music in the West, has died at the age of 92. More » Interactive: Explore the Earth at night North Korean rocket 'puts satellite into orbit' Obama officially recognises Syrian opposition Donna Summer, Public Enemy to join Hall of Fame Chinese farmer prepares for apocalypse Business More Business » BHP to sell its stake in Browse gas projects By Kathryn Diss BHP Billiton is pulling out of the Browse Basin gas projects, off the West Australian coast, after reaching an agreement to sell its stake to PetroChina. More » US casino boss takes Star's reins at Echo HSBC to pay $1.9b over laundering claims Business confidence continues to erode Politics More Politics » 'Tiberius' Carr accused of plotting against Gillard By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen A Federal Labor backbencher has launched a public attack on Foreign Minister Bob Carr, accusing him of orchestrating a rebellion against Prime Minister Julia Gillard over a United Nations vote. More » Slipper sexual harassment case thrown out Adelaide to get $20m submarine test centre Calls for unity amid rival Egypt protests First elements of Indonesian transport deal sealed Sport More Sport » Tippett looks forward to Swans challenge Kurt Tippett says the Swans are a perfect fit as he prepares for the challenge of missing the first half of the 2013 AFL season with his new club. More » I can do more from number four: Watson No regrets on WACA Test withdrawal: Siddle Lowly Bradford dumps Arsenal out of League Cup Pollard flies in for Strikers duty Ebden, Gajdosova handed Brisbane wildcards Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Apple Maps strands motorists looking for Mildura Victorian police warn Apple's glitch-filled Maps app could get someone killed after motorists looking for Mildura are left stranded. More » Company targets Moon return by 2020 Moon's fractured crust may crack Mars mystery China planning vegetable gardens on Mars Google and Twitter intervene in Syrian blackout Environment More Environment » Physicists make push for fusion reactor funding By Michael Vincent Physicists meeting in Sydney today will push the Federal Government to support an international project to create fusion power. More » Climate change conforming to UN predictions: scientists NSW 'losing $100m' as businesses dump waste in Qld CSG worries hinge on timing of climate change Troubled UN climate talks spill over 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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