ABC NewsMail - Afternoon Edition

NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 23 Dec, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » WA ocean heatwave linked to shark attacks Scientists say a marine heatwave off the WA coast between 2010 and 2011 could be responsible for increased shark activity. Ocean temperatures rose up to five degrees last summer, and the Department says that has led to pockets of cooler water developing near the coastline. More » Labor MP asks AFP to investigate Brough Christmas wish appears in sky over mosque Grandstand Live: December 23 Fire crews battle blaze in south-east SA Man injured in pub chainsaw attack Leaked report warns against national park hunting Egypt constitution approved in vote: rival camps Prosecutors to ponder charges over royal hoax Three shot dead as gun reform debate intensifies More Analysis » 2012 in review: Public life The overwhelming sense I have of this year is that our public life has been dominated, more than usual, by immature men. This isn't necessarily a comment on the misogyny debate that has been front-and-centre of recent political discussion. It is more about how a particular form of male petulance is normalised and, often, rewarded. By and large, such behaviour goes unchallenged because those who are best in position to do the challenging are cut from the same nappy cloth. More » A time for joy, reflection, and free tech advice The garden in the library: Cicero and the stuff of life Trivial pursuit: when The Australian gets personal The top environment stories of 2012 2012 in review: Sport Well, we were wrong: the apocalypse is here The great Australian nightmare Prizes for politics: the best of 2012 Have yourself a politically correct Christmas Just In More Just In » A-League fan outed over Ifill racist abuse The FFA has acted on the Paul Ifill racial abuse incident, announcing an Adelaide man had been banned from attending any A-League match for two years. More » Egypt constitution approved in vote: rival camps Christmas wish appears in sky over mosque Three killed in outback car crash 15 hurt as minibus rolls down embankment Fire crews battle blaze in south-east SA Labor MP asks AFP to investigate Brough Man injured in pub chainsaw attack WA ocean heatwave linked to shark attacks Heatwave puts Victoria, SA on fire alert World More World » Egypt constitution approved in vote: rival camps Egypt's new constitution, drafted by an Islamist-dominated assembly, has been approved by 64 per cent of voters in a two-round referendum, according to a Muslim Brotherhood official. More » Vice president resigns as Egyptians vote Christmas pardon for Pope's jailed ex-butler Prince William to spend Christmas with his in-laws Three shot dead as gun reform debate intensifies Margaret Thatcher recovers after surgery Business More Business » Boehner scraps 'Plan B' as Republicans defect By Kim Landers and staff A pre-Christmas US budget deal looks unlikely, with Republicans failing to agree on their own tax measures. More » Market ends lower amid fiscal cliff woes Telstra refunds $30m in overcharged roaming fees Petrol prices rise ahead of holiday weekend Hockey won't promise budget surplus Australian debt still AAA despite surplus miss Politics More Politics » Labor MP asks AFP to investigate Brough A Federal Labor MP has asked the Australian Federal Police to investigate the involvement of key Liberal Party figures in the Peter Slipper sexual harassment case. More » Vice president resigns as Egyptians vote Leaked report warns against national park hunting Sydney Harbour heliport plans on hold Russian parliament backs US adoption ban Sport More Sport » Grandstand Live: December 23 Grandstand's rolling coverage of Sunday sport, including all today's Big Bash League action. More » City late show closes gap on leaders United Samuels bowling action queried in BBL A-League fan outed over Ifill racist abuse Curator happy with MCG pitch Victory growing under Ange: Muscat Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Great Firewall upgrade hits China's web users Chinese internet users who are skilled at evading the country's online blocks have suddenly found they are again being denied access to some websites. More » Toddler incubates nest of deadly snakes University students and staff being given free iPads Astronomers detect nearest Earth-like neighbour Scientists solve 3,000-year-old pharaonic whodunit Environment More Environment » Soaring coal demand stokes emissions concerns By Stephanie Smail A new report highlighting the world's huge demand for coal has cast doubt on the future of low-carbon economies. More » Bug-eyed Aussie scientists join global study Indigenous survey sounds alarm for NT mammals Microscopic pollution killing thousands in China New name adopted for outback Lake Eyre 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. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2012 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters