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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 01 Mar, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Drones set for large-scale commercial take-off Hundreds of small commercially operated drones could soon take to Australian skies under a radical new set of rules proposed by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. More » Man dragged by South Africa police dies in custody AOC urges jail sentences for anti-doping laws Jetstar apologises to shark victim's mother Winds hamper bushfire battle near Perth Ex-cop had affair with barrister who turned on him More Analysis » Gillard ready to wrestle for western Sydney Memories of eight years living and working in western Sydney came flooding back this week with the announcement that the Prime Minister will spend five days there. The visit is a fine idea. The western suburbs are home to 1 in 11 Australians and the daily stresses on the residents of western Sydney are more acute than in other parts of the country. But when good ideas are poorly executed the final result can be ugly. And there are a couple of things about this trip that jar. More » Senator Madigan's stealth war on women's health Loyalty of Australian-Israelis shouldn't be doubted Going out west where the wind blows tall ACT Liberals prepare for political rematch Heavy tax burdens drag down economic performance Rearranging the deckchairs on the RMS Fairfax Is damage for a cause acceptable? Jokes at victims' expense are no laughing matter The thing about taxes is you get what you pay for Just In More Just In » Australia breaks hottest summer record By Tim Jeanes and Lexi Metherell The weather bureau says unusually high temperatures in January means Australia has just experienced its hottest summer on record. More » Man dragged by South Africa police dies in custody Sinodinos pressured over board roles 'oversight' Ousted Groupon boss jokes about sacking AOC urges jail sentences for anti-doping laws Ex-cop had affair with barrister who turned on him Immigration refutes Abbott's bridging visa claims Police ready for Sydney Mardis Gras parade DJ Adrian Thomas dies after being hit by truck Lower rates help boost house prices World More World » Man dragged by South Africa police dies in custody By Martin Cuddihy, wires There is outcry in South Africa after video emerged of police handcuffing a man to the back of a van and dragging him along a road in Johannesburg. More » Ousted Groupon boss jokes about sacking Jetstar apologises to shark victim's mother Sequester deadlock sends stocks into reverse Manning pleads guilty to misusing classified data Benedict XVI's papacy officially ends Business More Business » Lower rates help boost house prices By finance reporter Rebecca Hyam Australian house prices edge higher, as lower interest rates and rising consumer confidence set the market on a path to recovery. More » Manufacturing sees green shoots of recovery Ousted Groupon boss jokes about sacking Australian wine researchers move on screwy idea Australian stocks limp at the open Sequester deadlock sends stocks into reverse Business investment falls, but mining holds up Politics More Politics » Immigration refutes Abbott's bridging visa claims By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen The Immigration Department has clarified the reporting requirements for asylum seekers following Tony Abbott's suggestion they are just "disappearing" into the community. More » Costello audit advises asset sales HSU declares it's ready to rejoin union fold Abbott wants universities to move online Game Council review delays hunting in NSW parks Sport More Sport » Roosters expect Sonny Bill to face Bunnies Sydney Roosters expect to run out with superstar recruit Sonny Bill Williams in the NRL's season opener. More » NRL Preview: Season 2013 Watson tips turning pitch in Hyderabad Stoner qualifies 12th for V8 debut Wallabies out of Super duty before Lions AOC urges jail sentences for anti-doping laws Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Drones set for large-scale commercial take-off Hundreds of small commercially operated drones could soon take to Australian skies under a radical new set of rules proposed by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. More » ABC hacked in protest at Wilders interview Study finds BPA may harm developing brains Lost continent found on floor of Indian ocean Chemicals in household items linked to cancer Environment More Environment » Australia breaks hottest summer record By Tim Jeanes and Lexi Metherell The weather bureau says unusually high temperatures in January means Australia has just experienced its hottest summer on record. 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