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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 25 Mar, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Gillard keeps Albanese in Cabinet reshuffle By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Julia Gillard unveils a new frontbench she hopes will help the Government move on from last week's "appalling" and "self-indulgent" leadership dispute. More » Two dead after asylum seeker boat capsizes 'Exhausted' Rodwell delighted to be free Vettel and Webber: the rivalry escalates Cyprus clinches revised bailout deal Reports Zygier spilled secrets to Hezbollah More Analysis » Though this be madness: daggers drawn as Labor fights for unity By Saturday night the floor of the Labor Caucus room looked like the stage after the last act of Hamlet, except that this tragedy is not over yet: there is almost certainly more carnage to come before we can bring down the curtain on the whole sorry business. Full scale, open warfare might even have been a better bet. A final confrontation, a genuine duel to the death, at least would have meant a clean kill one way or the other and the chance of a fresh start. As it is, Julia Gillard can just keep charging ahead, ignoring all advice to change course, whether well meant or otherwise. More » Is charm enough to keep Cameron in power? There's nothing glamorous about this sex industry Will dissent at the top force China to reconsider growth to save the environment? Jails keep filling up with Indigenous men and the real issues never get addressed Is it time to get tough on the tax benefits of family trusts? Gillard's leadership victory comes at a heavy cost 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 Just In More Just In » Business welcomes new ministers Julia Gillard's new cabinet appointments have had a generally positive reception from business, particularly Gary Gray's appointment as Minister for Resources. More » Two dead after asylum seeker boat capsizes Macdonald didn't seek independent advice, ICAC told Inquest resumes into shooting of mentally ill man Coroner checks if alcohol factor in baby's death Teacher charged over alleged sex with student Schizophrenic shooter applies for release 'Exhausted' Rodwell delighted to be free As it happened: Asylum boat capsizes off Christmas Island Frontbench reshuffle: Who's going where? World More World » As it happened: Asylum boat capsizes off Christmas Island Two people are dead and 93 people have been rescued after an asylum seeker boat capsized off Christmas Island. More » Head of Syria's main opposition group quits Cyprus clinches revised bailout deal Sergio Garcia plays one-handed tree shot President flees as Central African rebels seize capital Police clash with anti-gay marriage protesters in Paris Business More Business » Cyprus clinches revised bailout deal The EU, IMF, ECB and Cyprus have agreed on a deal to bail out the indebted nation, with small savers protected while larger depositors take a hit. More » Shares rise on Cyprus bailout Leighton shares bounce back after new chair appointed Business welcomes new ministers Quigley defends criticism over NBN rollout Politics More Politics » Head of Syria's main opposition group quits The head of Syria's main opposition group has resigned amid claims of another chemical weapons attack. More » Gillard keeps Albanese in Cabinet reshuffle Combet issues warning on backstabbing as Gillard shuffles pack Slipper gets two week court adjournment Conjecture begins as PM considers new frontbench Sport More Sport » Osieck faces Socceroos selection headache Socceroos coach Holger Osieck admits he has struggled to settle on his starting team for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Oman but this time it's because he has too many options. More » Fa'aoso could face four week ban Vettel and Webber: the rivalry escalates Eels sign young Bronco Norman Watson takes blame for top-order failings Harris burst keeps Bulls in contention 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 » NSW denies plan of paying to avoid water restrictions The New South Wales Government says reports that it is planning to let richer people pay to avoid water restrictions are "irresponsible lies". More » 'Kimberley Ark' gene bank to save species from toad plague Fallout in China over delegates' pollution revolt Water use restricted in NZ's parched capital Ammonia vapour leaks from Orica plant 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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