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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 23 Mar, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Rodwell released by Philippine captors By Brendan Trembath and staff The Government says it did not pay a ransom to secure the release of Australian Warren Rodwell, who has been freed by militants after a 15-month hostage ordeal in the Philippines. More » Gillard prepares for frontbench shake-up Consumer group endorses bypassing online geo-blocks Cyprus MPs pass first bailout measures as clock ticks Tasmanian devils to feed on top-grade stolen meat Injured Clarke to return to Sydney 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 » Silver surfers fighting loneliness with technology By technology reporter Jake Sturmer and Rebecca Armitage A study teaching older people how to use programs like Facebook has found social media can help reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness among seniors. More » Qld Opposition questions sacking of health official Consumer group endorses bypassing online geo-blocks Italian leftist Bersani asked to form government Coles buys profitable Woolworths store Taxi driver accused of hitting passenger Cyprus MPs pass first bailout measures as clock ticks Lebanon's PM quits over election impasse Man arrested after posing as Air France pilot Extra SES crews sent to help tornado clean-up World More World » Italian leftist Bersani asked to form government Italian leftist leader Pier Luigi Bersani has got the go-ahead to try and form government in an attempt to break the political deadlock that has gripped the country since February's election produced no clear winner. More » Cyprus MPs pass first bailout measures as clock ticks Lebanon's PM quits over election impasse Man arrested after posing as Air France pilot Obama brokers renewed ties between Israel, Turkey African 'literary gem' Chinua Achebe dies Business More Business » Cyprus MPs pass first bailout measures as clock ticks By Europe correspondent Barbara Miller, wires Cyprus has approved nine measures hammered out in a desperate bid to raise the more than $7 billion required to unlock a bailout from the European Union. More » Consumer group endorses bypassing online geo-blocks Banks: The bigger they are, the slower they grow Australian banks 'not immune' to hack attack Banks, retailers lift market out of doldrums Politics More Politics » Qld Opposition questions sacking of health official The Queensland Opposition wants to know why a senior Queensland Health director has been sacked. More » Italian leftist Bersani asked to form government Obama brokers renewed ties between Israel, Turkey Gillard prepares for frontbench shake-up Labor woes may stifle Gillard's hopes for clear air Sport More Sport » Injured Clarke to return to Sydney Michael Clarke is heading back to Sydney for treatment on his back injury, leaving a question mark over his involvement in the Indian Premier League. More » Bombers soar in season opener Black Caviar extends winning run to 24 Tigers outlast late Eels surge Hewitt crashes out in Miami Silk stars with century against Bulls 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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