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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 07 Mar, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Napthine won't 'pre-empt' talks with rebel MP New Victorian Premier Denis Napthine refuses to say if he will try to strike a formal agreement with rebel cross-bencher Geoff Shaw to shore up his Government's wafer-thin majority. More » 'World of difference' between Rudd and Baillieu Bushfire forces end to 15-month tree-sit protest Bellamy sympathises with Sharks' plight Lion kills worker at wildlife sanctuary Ancient sea predator found near Eden More Analysis » The unenviable task of the former captain's pick Ted Baillieu was never in charge. That was the perception all of the time, and the reality most of the time. And so it came to pass that on the day the Coalition Government lost its majority - and the state went into recession - the most laid back of all leaders gave it away. The road ahead now for the new Premier, Denis Napthine, will be fraught. Such changes mid-election usually have unpleasant postscripts. More » Obama's deadly solution to outrage over torture The political machine's fleeting visit with reality Western Sydney needs fast transport solutions Recognising Indigenous Australia: we must not fail again What "miracle babies" mean for abortion rights A will but no way: how fear of debt jams transport policy Tony Abbott and the worst of Howardism The legacy of Hugo Chavez and his politics of popularity Fairness goes beyond economic equality Just In More Just In » Sharks players warned to come forward Cronulla players who may have used banned substances have been urged to come forward early to avoid the maximum penalty. More » Senator in marathon filibuster to block CIA pick Ancient sea predator found near Eden Bellamy sympathises with Sharks' plight Bandidos clubhouse raided as bikie feud simmers Government puts case in mining tax challenge Hanson wants to contest next election Court rejects bid to increase arsonist's sentence Napthine won't 'pre-empt' talks with rebel MP Evidence concludes in Patel manslaughter trial World More World » Senator in marathon filibuster to block CIA pick A Republican has taken to the floor of the US Senate and talked for more than 11 hours in a bid to block president Barack Obama's nominee to lead the CIA. More » Fukushima workers 'told to ignore radiation alerts' Lion kills worker at wildlife sanctuary Shipwreck crystal could be Viking 'sunstone' South Korea issues warning over North threat 'Chavistas' grieve as Venezuela prepares for election Business More Business » Federal Treasurer defends economic record Leigh Sales Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says the Government has exercised prudent economic management and outlines his response to questions around spending promises, taxation, and superannuation changes. More » Construction posts best result in almost three years Trade deficit widens, double expectations Business group proposes compromise on carbon price Microsoft fined $711m for breaking browser promise Study shows CSG fields leaking at greater rate Politics More Politics » Hanson wants to contest next election Former One Nation MP Pauline Hanson says she wants to contest the next federal election. More » Napthine won't 'pre-empt' talks with rebel MP 'World of difference' between Rudd and Baillieu Surgeon wins big payout over job loss Rudd attacks Coalition's broadband plan Sport More Sport » Bellamy sympathises with Sharks' plight Craig Bellamy cannot see how Cronulla will manage to field a team this season if up to 14 players stand down. More » Smith to start off bench against Tahs Carlton clears Judd to play in AFL opener Aussie surfers survive Kirra challenge Neill out for Sydney FC's Mariners clash Folau on track for Wallabies debut Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Shipwreck crystal could be Viking 'sunstone' A crystal found in a 16th century shipwreck could be an example of the near-mythical Viking 'sunstone'. More » Microsoft fined $711m for breaking browser promise Fresh concern over nano-particles hidden in sunscreen SpaceX capsule arrives at ISS after thruster glitch Mini pill may increase chlamydia risk Environment More Environment » Bilby supporters vow to fight on after setbacks By Peter McCutcheon and staff Supporters of the bilby are vowing to keep fighting in the wake of the deaths of scores of the threatened marsupials and serious charity funding woes. More » Tracker reveals whaling vessel turn-around 'Angry Summer' made worse by climate change: Commission 'Flawed' green cars guide under review Japanese whalers reportedly leave Southern Ocean 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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