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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 08 Jan, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Live: Catastrophic fire alerts as heatwave hits More than 130 fires are burning across New South Wales as dangerous fire conditions remain prevalent across much of southern Australia. Follow our live blog for updates on the crisis also affecting Tasmania and Victoria. More » Against the odds Slipper to be charged over Cabcharge winery tour Abbott reaffirms IVF stance Darwin man dies while holidaying in Laos Body found on dirt track believed to be missing man Fire threat downgrade but alert remains Lucas Heights fire contained Bob Brown takes helm of anti-whaling campaign Katter's party to run in all Lower House seats More Analysis » Les Mis: a revolution for our times What do the revolutionaries in Les Misérables actually want? This is not a pedantic question. Victor Hugo's 1862 story - or at least its 1980s musical adaptation - is now deeply embedded in the West's popular consciousness. The uprising depicted was real but the politics of the event is missing in the musical, replaced by a vague sense of injustice and a group of students with a serious martyr complex. This is insurrection as a lifestyle choice. There's something very modern about that. More » Give ALP branches a purpose Don't make people vote: make them want to Sorry Keating, you were the lesser reformer Hot Australia takes a toll on mental health Credlin interview personally brave but politically foolish Contract killers: insecurity is pushing our teachers away Fight against rape should focus on changing attitudes Colonial attachments hinder Asian relations The case for compulsory voting Just In More Just In » Slipper to be charged over Cabcharge winery tour Former parliamentary speaker Peter Slipper is alleged to have used taxpayer-funded taxi vouchers to visit a string of Canberra wineries, according to documents filed in the Magistrates Court.  More » Oil rig reaches safe harbour after week on rocks Woman badly injured in freak accident Insurance companies count rising cost of fires Body found on dirt track believed to be missing man Katter's party to run in all Lower House seats Map: NSW fire incidents and warnings Seven killed in Peru chopper crash Abbott reaffirms IVF stance Major wind farm project causes a stir World More World » Oil rig reaches safe harbour after week on rocks A Shell oil drilling rig that ran aground off an Alaskan island last week has reached a safe harbour where it will be examined to assess its seaworthiness. More » Seven killed in Peru chopper crash Suspected US drone found floating off Philippines Batman cinema massacre accused fronts court Thai TV drama axed over political fears Google chief arrives in North Korea Business More Business » Trade deficit grows on rising imports By online business reporter Michael Janda Australia's trade deficit grew in November to reach its highest level since March 2008, due to an increase in imports, particularly of consumer goods. More » Construction still struggling despite positive signs Day traders warned to watch for hoaxes Shares slip, blue chips mixed Insurance companies count rising cost of fires Businesses focus on cost cutting to boost profit Politics More Politics » Slipper to be charged over Cabcharge winery tour Former parliamentary speaker Peter Slipper is alleged to have used taxpayer-funded taxi vouchers to visit a string of Canberra wineries, according to documents filed in the Magistrates Court.  More » Abbott reaffirms IVF stance Thai TV drama axed over political fears Carr urges Indonesia to act after methanol death Palmer rules out Katter alliance Sport More Sport » "Too hot for tennis'' World number four Agnieszka Radwanska declared it "too hot to play tennis' after temperatures exceeded 40 degrees at the Sydney International. More » Malinga unavailable for Stars' must-win game Millman on a roll ahead of Open Champion returns to the Bunnies Varying fortunes for Millions favourites Messi wins record fourth Ballon d'Or Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Qld stargazers to get space station sighting By Sharnie Kim and Sam Davis Astronomy enthusiasts will be able to see the International Space Station for six minutes as it flies over Queensland tonight. More » Australian scientists map galactic space geysers Researchers uncover breast cancer protein Ice sheet warming faster than thought: study Great Firewall upgrade hits China's web users Environment More Environment » Whitehaven Coal shares plunge after media hoax Shares in Nathan Tinkler's coal company were placed in a trading halt after a fake media release claimed funding for Whitehaven Coal had been withdrawn. 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