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NewsMail Morning Edition Fri 04 Jan, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Fire risk high as southern states swelter Extremely hot, dry and windy conditions today will put southern states on the most extreme fire alert for several years. More » Female graduate pay gap doubles: report Charges laid against Indian gang rape suspects Newtown school shooting survivors return to class Iraq car bomb kills dozens of pilgrims Family doesn't suspect foul play in Bali death Reinsurer estimates 2012's disasters cost $160b Putin grants Depardieu Russian citizenship Tomic and Barty win in Hopman Cup Bird dismisses McGrath comparisons More Analysis » Speed thrills are killing our communities Another morning, another heartbreaking story about the senseless deaths of young people on our roads. Just how many more sons and brothers have to die before we, through our politicians, get serious about the road toll? It is time we implemented stricter and more effective laws to discourage young drivers from taking risks that can lead to the destruction of so many lives. More » Complex dynamics of stock picking Surplus debacle a problem of leadership Policy without politics is pointless 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 Just In More Just In » Driller to pay $US1.4b for role in BP oil spill by North America correspondent Kim Landers, wires A drilling company involved in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill almost three years ago agrees to pay a huge fine to settle US government charges. More » Man critical after house explosion Cruise company probe after revellers left high and dry Female graduate pay gap doubles: report Newtown school shooting survivors return to class Fire risk high as southern states swelter Iraq car bomb kills dozens of pilgrims Two charged after punches, vase thrown at police Reinsurer estimates 2012's disasters cost $160b Charges laid against Indian gang rape suspects World More World » Driller to pay $US1.4b for role in BP oil spill by North America correspondent Kim Landers, wires A drilling company involved in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill almost three years ago agrees to pay a huge fine to settle US government charges. More » Newtown school shooting survivors return to class Iraq car bomb kills dozens of pilgrims Reinsurer estimates 2012's disasters cost $160b Charges laid against Indian gang rape suspects Afghan female rapper seeks reason with rhymes Business More Business » Regulator eyes Tiger-Virgin tie-up The competition regulator has revealed reservations about Virgin Australia's plan to merge with Tiger Airways. More » Local market buoyed by US optimism Economic challenges ahead in 2013 Rich get richer despite economic jitters Iron ore set to hold onto price gains Politics More Politics » Female graduate pay gap doubles: report New figures show the pay gap between Australian female university graduates and their male colleagues more than doubled last year. More » Swan rejects call to raise single parent payment Swan likens voting rethink to Bjelke-Petersen era Macklin challenged to live on dole for a week US politicians still bickering over cliff deal Sport More Sport » Bird dismisses McGrath comparisons By James Maasdorp Jackson Bird has shrugged off comparisons to Glenn McGrath after another promising display with the ball for Australia. More » Millman pushes Murray close Tomic and Barty win in Hopman Cup As it happened: Third Test Day One Hewitt knocked out of Brisbane International Heat beat Stars to keep finals hopes alive 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 » Australia launches whale photo database Australia has launched a new database to records sightings of rare blue whales and killer whales through the sharing of photographs. More » Japanese whaling fleet leaves port Government urged to act on electronic waste Activist spends second Christmas up tree Soaring coal demand stokes emissions concerns 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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