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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 28 Feb, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Labor hits out at Morrison's asylum seeker stance By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen Labor accuses the Coalition of "desperate dog whistle politics" after Scott Morrison demands "behaviour protocols" for asylum seekers. More » Police suspend Brough-Slipper conspiracy probe Cop had secret relationship with Carl Williams, court told Police seize Australia's biggest ever ice haul Gillard announces $100m flood mitigation fund Four found guilty over sharia law whipping More Analysis » Rearranging the deckchairs on the RMS Fairfax From Monday next week, the weekday editions of The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald will go tabloid. It's hard not to see that change as a last - and risky - throw of the dice for two newspapers in desperate trouble, and an admission from Fairfax that while these weekday editions are a thing worth keeping, they could also be limbs as easily lost if amputation aided the greater good. But when the circumstances that once brought readership and loyalty have shifted, there is precious little any amount of window dressing can achieve. More » Jokes at victims' expense are no laughing matter The thing about taxes is you get what you pay for The Sri Lanka reality is not as our MPs say Labor's leadership equation isn't a simple sum A toast to Joan Child and the fight for equality Victim forgotten in witch hunt against asylum seekers Cruelty as policy: the Israeli army's culture of revenge Changing technology keeps NBN options open Keep calm and call on Stevens Just In More Just In » Thai peace talks brokered in Malaysia In a breakthrough deal Thai government officials have agreed to start peace talks with a Muslim rebel group in the hope of ending a worsening conflict that has claimed over 5,000 lives in the south. More » Patel hadn't practiced medicine for 2 years before Bundaberg Future Fund drops tobacco investment Police suspend Brough-Slipper conspiracy probe Imperfect today, Utopia clings to tomorrow's dream Motorist rescued as river peaks in Maryborough Harvey Norman profit slumps, devalues property Gillard announces $100m flood mitigation fund Multi-millionaire planning mission to Mars Escaped murderer caught by NSW police World More World » Thai peace talks brokered in Malaysia In a breakthrough deal Thai government officials have agreed to start peace talks with a Muslim rebel group in the hope of ending a worsening conflict that has claimed over 5,000 lives in the south. More » Multi-millionaire planning mission to Mars Indian government faces pressure over rape case NATO admits Afghanistan security stats were wrong Sandy Hook victim's father pleads for assault weapons ban Rosa Parks honoured with statue at US Congress Business More Business » Business investment falls, but mining holds up By online business reporter Michael Janda Australian business investment fell 1.2 per cent last quarter, against expectations of a modest rise. More » Woolworths posts steady profit rise Harvey Norman profit slumps, devalues property Perpetual profit rises after job cuts New home sales post fourth straight rise Future Fund drops tobacco investment Politics More Politics » Police suspend Brough-Slipper conspiracy probe By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen Police have suspended their investigation into whether former Howard government minister Mal Brough was involved in a conspiracy to bring down his political opponent, federal MP Peter Slipper.  More » Gillard announces $100m flood mitigation fund Labor hits out at Morrison's asylum seeker stance Gillard to skip commute, stay at western Sydney hotel Senators fear Australia losing control of farmland Sport More Sport » Stewart's contract approved by NRL The NRL salary cap auditor has approved the contract of Manly's star full-back Brett Stewart. More » Neill can fix Sky Blues defence: Farina Bicep surgery puts Tuqiri's NRL future in doubt Saints stars sit out another match Ban Stilnox users for life: Fraser Bird to miss remainder of tour Science and Technology More Science and Technology » ABC hacked in protest at Wilders interview By Hayden Cooper The ABC has gone into damage control after it was discovered the website of one of its television programs was targeted in a hack that has affected thousands of viewers. More » Study finds BPA may harm developing brains Lost continent found on floor of Indian ocean Chemicals in household items linked to cancer Russia halts search for meteorite in stricken region Environment More Environment » US court declares Sea Shepherd pirates By North Asia correspondent Mark Willacy and wires An appeals court in the United States has labelled the anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd as pirates, clearing the way for Japanese whalers to pursue legal action against it. More » We'll never stop eating whales, declares Japanese minister Key climate change body loses Government funding Floods spark manta ray feeding frenzy Big wet prompts SE Qld dam releases 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. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2012 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters