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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 22 Mar, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Ferguson, Carr resign as Labor spill casualty list grows Government ministers Martin Ferguson and Kim Carr become the latest casualties in the wake of yesterday's abortive Labor leadership spill. More » Hugo weaves its magic with Archibald prize judges Forced adoption victims 'disgusted' at Labor spill Witnesses say tornado was like bomb going off Naden pleads guilty to two murders Watson to lead Aussies in Delhi More Analysis » Gillard's leadership victory comes at a heavy cost Julia Gillard has certainly fended off any challenge from Kevin Rudd, but there's no relief to be had in this victory. What might have been a possibility for creating clear air from consistent - and often malicious - media speculation about her position was deftly derailed by Tony Abbott's parliamentary move. By gaining the support of three "untainted" independents for his vote of no confidence, the political legitimacy of the Prime Minister is critically damaged. More » Brutishness no barrier to a media career - if you're male The dark past of chemical warfare in the Middle East A farcical performance under the Canberra big top To those who have fought for truth, we hear you now Distanced from death: animal cruelty at the abattoir DisabilityCare: a bad name but a good direction Torbay's tilt at Canberra terminated by toxic Obeid Refugee tribunal a check against the culture of no Media reform won't fix falling standards Just In More Just In » Quarter of disabled people living below poverty line New figures suggest as many as one-in-four Australians with a disability are living below the poverty line. More » Ferguson, Carr resign as Labor spill casualty list grows Explainer: Behind the Cyprus financial crisis Watson to lead Aussies in Delhi Forced adoption victims 'disgusted' at Labor spill Naden pleads guilty to two murders Rudd gives up hope of return to Labor leadership Millions of prawns wash up on Chilean beach Council forgets Anzac Day in memorial article NZ mountaineer from Hillary's Everest climb dies World More World » Explainer: Behind the Cyprus financial crisis By economics correspondent Stephen Long Find out why a financial crisis in the tiny island nation of Cyprus could have global implications. More » Watson to lead Aussies in Delhi Millions of prawns wash up on Chilean beach NZ mountaineer from Hillary's Everest climb dies Cyprus converts to cash as banks stay shut Cleric among 42 killed in Damascus mosque blast Business More Business » Cyprus converts to cash as banks stay shut By business editor Peter Ryan Cypriots are relying on meagre cash withdrawals from ATMs, as banks and electronic transfers remain shut until at least Tuesday. More » Australian banks 'not immune' to hack attack Apple, Microsoft grilled over high prices Australian shares gain modestly despite Cyprus fears Leighton shares drop after mass board resignations Billabong in the dark about share plunge Politics More Politics » Ferguson, Carr resign as Labor spill casualty list grows Government ministers Martin Ferguson and Kim Carr become the latest casualties in the wake of yesterday's abortive Labor leadership spill. More » Rudd gives up hope of return to Labor leadership Turnbull accuses NBN Co of playing politics Supporters urge Gillard to clean out frontbench Korean cyber attack came from China-based IP Sport More Sport » Watson to lead Aussies in Delhi Shane Watson will captain Australia in the fourth Test against India after Michael Clarke was ruled out because of a back injury. More » Flanagan back in charge of Sharks Slater cleared of foul play by NRL match review Tomic to meet Murray in Miami Ono commits to Wanderers Broncos lose Hodges to hamstring injury Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Australian banks 'not immune' to hack attack By technology reporter Jake Sturmer A senior security analyst says the major hacking attack which paralysed several South Korean banks and TV broadcasters this week could happen in Australia. More » Turnbull accuses NBN Co of playing politics Satellite maps oldest light in the universe Korean cyber attack came from China-based IP NBN rollout to fall well short of initial target Environment More Environment » 'Kimberley Ark' gene bank to save species from toad plague By environment reporter Sarah Clarke There are fears for the ongoing survival of the diverse wildlife of Western Australia's Kimberley, as the dreaded cane toad crosses borders and moves into the region. More » Fallout in China over delegates' pollution revolt Water use restricted in NZ's parched capital Ammonia vapour leaks from Orica plant Thousands of dead pigs found in Shanghai river 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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