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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 02 Jan, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » US House votes to approve fiscal cliff deal The US House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan deal meant to prevent Washington from pushing the world's biggest economy over the fiscal cliff. More » Macklin challenged to live on dole for a week Syrian rebels eulogise 'Australian martyr' Home prices fall for second straight year Clarke names four-prong pace attack for SCG Holiday travellers stuck in NSW coast jams Mayor calls for rethink after car smash horror Police officers injured in brawl with family Scores dead in stampede after New Year fireworks Lucky black cat survives freeway drama More Analysis » Policy without politics is pointless In a democracy, public policy is a compromise between interest groups, brokered by politicians whose major interest is re-election. The Prime Minister's director of communications, John McTernan, knows that public policy is not developed by a steady, step-by-step process. Yet his report into the responsiveness of public services alludes to a public sector utopianism which is, in reality, unattainable. More » We must face up to our own rape culture It's time to value ALP member voices Facts are sacred, but subject to interpretation New Year's resolutions: game on in 2013 Drum Wrap: 2013 the year of confidence Critical corrections in the climate change debate From Predators to tacocopters: welcome to the future Brothers in arms: Why the Afghan National Army will fail Friends and enemies colour BDS ideology Just In More Just In » Man burnt in houseboat explosion A man has been airlifted to hospital after a houseboat explosion at the Lake Eildon marina, north of Melbourne. More » Adelaide adventurer to retrace Shackleton's trek Man charged over fatal New Year's hit-and-run Holiday travellers stuck in NSW coast jams US House votes to approve fiscal cliff deal Syrian rebels eulogise 'Australian martyr' Snorkeler revived by CPR from passer-by Home prices fall for second straight year Lucky black cat survives freeway drama Brown calls on Government to protect Sea Shepherd World More World » US House votes to approve fiscal cliff deal The US House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan deal meant to prevent Washington from pushing the world's biggest economy over the fiscal cliff. More » 10 crushed to death at Angola church event Fiscal cliff deal just a patch: analyst Russia's US adoption ban comes into effect British man shot dead during Thai beach party Indian rape victim's ashes scattered in Ganges Business More Business » US House votes to approve fiscal cliff deal The US House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan deal meant to prevent Washington from pushing the world's biggest economy over the fiscal cliff. More » Fiscal cliff deal just a patch: analyst Shares rise on cliff fix Home prices fall for second straight year Manufacturing shrinks for tenth straight month Menswear purchases boost holiday sales Politics More Politics » Macklin challenged to live on dole for a week Families Minister Jenny Macklin is challenged to take an $800 per day pay cut after declaring she could live on the Newstart allowance. More » US politicians still bickering over cliff deal US Senate passes deal to avoid fiscal cliff Archives reveal more about US missile test plans Fiji anger over constitution confiscation Sport More Sport » Clarke names four-pronged pace attack for SCG Michael Clarke has opted for a four-prong pace attack on a green Sydney wicket in the third and final Test against Sri Lanka. More » Hewitt opens Brisbane account Paine leads Hurricanes to victory United destroys Wigan to keep City at bay Brett Lee cleared over public criticism Britain's Taylor wins 16th world darts title Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Researchers uncover breast cancer protein by Lexi Metherell Australian researchers have discovered a key factor explaining the lack of effectiveness of some breast cancer treatments. More » Ice sheet warming faster than thought: study Great Firewall upgrade hits China's web users Toddler incubates nest of deadly snakes University students and staff being given free iPads Environment More Environment » Japanese whaling fleet leaves port Japanese whaling vessels have reportedly departed for the Southern Ocean on their annual hunt. More » Government urged to act on electronic waste Activist spends second Christmas up tree Soaring coal demand stokes emissions concerns Bug-eyed Aussie scientists join global study 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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