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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 26 Dec, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Live Blog: Second Test Day One Australia bowled Sri Lanka out for 156 in less than two sessions on day one of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. More » Wharington devastated by Wild Thing withdrawal US firefighter gunman left behind note Australians survive Burma plane crash Wrong man drugged after psychiatric hospital mistake Rare 'corpse flower' blooms in Melbourne More Analysis » Boxing Day Test: It just ain't cricket For a generation of Sri Lankan players Boxing Day at the MCG will be a new experience. The situation highlights the two-tier system that exists in the modern game: it's not based on skill or any attribute tested on a cricket field. It's based on television ratings. When someone like Kumar Sangakkara pleads for more Tests, those who run the game need to listen. More » Open your presence: a message for the non-religious Hope is being born again this Christmas Sharing the Christmas spirit is a true celebration of diversity The surrogacy trap: why our laws need new life Is Labor's surplus backdown really so dire? Why the customs arrests warrant a closer look 2012 in review: Public life A time for joy, reflection, and free tech advice The riddle and the gift: The Hobbit at Christmas Just In More Just In » Arrest warrant issued for shooting victim Police in New South Wales have issued an arrest warrant for the victim of a shooting two months ago. More » Cinema technology for disabled proves a hit Government urged to act on electronic waste Wharington devastated by Wild Thing withdrawal Indian cop killed in protest violence farewelled US firefighter gunman left behind note Wrong man drugged after psychiatric hospital mistake Rare 'corpse flower' blooms in Melbourne Wild Thing scratched from Sydney to Hobart Live Blog: Second Test Day One World More World » Indian cop killed in protest violence farewelled A funeral has been held in the Indian capital of Delhi for a policeman who died after sustaining injuries during violent protests over the gang rape of a student. More » US firefighter gunman left behind note US moves to sell advanced spy drones to South Korea Officials confirm Egypt voters support new constitution Kabul 'insider' attack gunwoman is Iranian Drunk man arrested driving stolen car on runway Business More Business » Shoppers queue up for Boxing Day sales Thousands of shoppers descend on stores around the country for the annual Boxing Day sales, with some bargain hunters queuing up since Christmas Day. More » Qld airline to remain grounded for months Falling rates to offset Christmas splurge Billabong allows bidder to look at books Traders concerned about fiscal cliff stalemate Politics More Politics » Officials confirm Egypt voters support new constitution By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown, wires Voter turnout was low and the result delayed, but Egyptians have officially backed a new constitution. More » Lawyer on home soil after Mongolian detention New penalty rates squeeze SA restaurants Indians call for reform in wake of brutal rape Labor MP asks AFP to investigate Brough Sport More Sport » Live Blog: Second Test Day One Australia bowled Sri Lanka out for 156 in less than two sessions on day one of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. More » Sangakkara joins 10,000 club Wharington devastated by Wild Thing withdrawal Skipper confident Oats has bases covered Del Piero hints at contract resolution Coach Arthur dismisses Lyon critics Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Ice sheet warming faster than thought: study A study of temperature records over more than half a century shows the west Antarctic ice sheet is warming nearly twice as quickly as previously thought. More » Great Firewall upgrade hits China's web users Toddler incubates nest of deadly snakes University students and staff being given free iPads Astronomers detect nearest Earth-like neighbour Environment More Environment » Government urged to act on electronic waste by Nance Haxton Experts have called on Australian governments to do more to control the growing problem of electronic waste. More » Activist spends second Christmas up tree Soaring coal demand stokes emissions concerns Bug-eyed Aussie scientists join global study Indigenous survey sounds alarm for NT mammals 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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