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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 18 Jan, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Live blog: Homes lost in Gippsland bushfires Emergency warnings are in place for bushfires raging across Victoria and New South Wales and authorities say homes have been lost. More » Armstrong admits doping during seven Tour wins Heat records fall as Sydney sizzles Listeria-related deaths prompt Jindi cheese recall Meagher's accused killer to fight charges Pressure mounts on Labor over mining tax revenue Algerian army accused of 'bombing hostage jeeps' Zuckerberg almost makes list of worst CEOs Tears and applause at Ned Kelly's farewell Grandstand Live: Australian Open Day Five More Analysis » Lance Armstrong's manic need to win continues Why couldn't you just climb out of your Texan man-cave of lies and deception, furnished in bright yellow Tour de France jerseys, and admit to your decade of cheating and bullying without attempting to pull the entire cycling world down with you? The number of people you've sued, the number of lives you've ruined, and the sheer audacity of your somewhat hollow claims are all stacked against you, Lance.  Be honest if you can: you can't go quietly, can you? This is still all on your terms. You still think you can dictate the play. More » Is unemployment set to rise? Beer with a better attitude Out of the ashes Who pays for pollution: socialist undertones in carbon price opposition May our brother, Ned, rest in peace This isn't over. Not by a long shot. Gun control and the fierce urgency of now Quetta's tragedy is Australia's challenge Open access research: you should get what you pay for Just In More Just In » Pressure mounts on Labor over mining tax revenue Bu chief political correspondent Simon Cullen There is growing pressure on the Federal Government to reveal how much revenue the mining tax has raised despite Labor's insistence that doing so is illegal. More » Tears and applause at Ned Kelly's farewell Local market gives warm reception to Rio's new chief Power restored to fire-ravaged properties Heat records fall as Sydney sizzles Increase in age of homeless people seeking help Parklands bat tests positive to Hendra virus Chinese growth meets expectations Aboriginal corporation in turmoil over cash claims Fire appeal tops $4.5m World More World » Chinese growth meets expectations By online business reporter Michael Janda Chinese growth has met expectations, with the economy expanding almost 8 per cent for the year. More » Armstrong admits doping during seven Tour wins Zuckerberg almost makes list of worst CEOs Live: Lance Armstrong and Oprah Winfrey interview Algerian army accused of 'bombing hostage jeeps' NRA defends using Obama girls in ad Business More Business » Chinese growth meets expectations By online business reporter Michael Janda Chinese growth has met expectations, with the economy expanding almost 8 per cent for the year. More » Local market gives warm reception to Rio's new chief Pressure mounts on Labor over mining tax revenue Regulators ground all 787 Dreamliners Penrice to pull the pin on soda ash production Listeria-related deaths prompt Jindi cheese recall Politics More Politics » Gillard hopeful of debates commission agreement By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen Julia Gillard hopes an agreement with the Coalition can be reached "relatively soon" on the idea of a leaders' debates commission. More » Police must acknowledge Logan gang trouble: lawyer NRA defector has mixed views on Obama reforms Howard adds voice to US gun control debate UK to host Australian diplomats in African embassies Sport More Sport » Armstrong admits doping during seven Tour wins Lance Armstrong has admitted he used EPO and other banned drugs to fuel all seven of his Tour de France victories. More » Grandstand Live: Australian Open Day Five Radwanska powers into Open fourth round Eels' Jon Mannah dies of cancer Lyon to stay in Manly Rose, Donaldson lead in Abu Dhabi Science and Technology More Science and Technology » UN group links heatwave to climate change By environment reporter Sarah Clarke The United Nations's (UN) chief climate science body says there is no doubt last week's extreme heat in Australia is part of a global warming trend. More » 2.5m gulls needed to lift James's giant peach Shipwreck tablets shed light on Roman healthcare Qld stargazers to get space station sighting Australian scientists map galactic space geysers Environment More Environment » Fish in hot water as climate changes By environment reporter Sarah Clarke What effect will climate change have on Australia's oceans and reefs? This is the final report in a five-part series in which environment reporter Sarah Clarke sets out to provide answers. More » Global warming to threaten Australian wildlife Human health to feel impact of warmer future UN group links heatwave to climate change Climate change will force farmers to adapt: CSIRO 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. 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