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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 09 Mar, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » WA leaders cast votes as landslide predicted Both major party leaders have cast their vote in the WA election, which an opinion poll has already handed to the Liberals in a landslide. More » Gunman charged over Brisbane mall siege News legend Harvey draws packed Sydney memorial Date set for conclave to elect new pope Personnel changes to further hurt Sharks' debt 'World's best restaurant' apologises as 63 diners fall ill More Analysis » Baillieu's only thanks was disunity and ill-discipline In the bizarre world of contemporary Victorian politics, the opposition behaves like a party in government and the party in government behaves like a party of opposition rent with twisted factionalism and resentful members. The whispering campaign against Ted Baillieu began almost immediately after he took office, as the commentary began to broach the idea that the Premier was either lazy, bereft of ideas, a reluctant chief executive, and/or suffering from a debilitating disease. No wonder he felt like he couldn't lead the Government any more. More » Civil society's latest threat is right before our eyes Voice of feminism a force for change Maralinga's past is part of veterans' present and future The family ties that bind The unenviable task of the former captain's pick Automated propaganda Obama's deadly solution to outrage over torture The political machine's fleeting visit with reality Western Sydney needs fast transport solutions Just In More Just In » Qantas defends process after Iran nets aircraft Qantas defends its due diligence processes after a plane it sold to a Middle Eastern company ended up in Iran. More » Two injured as Sydney balcony collapses Man arrested after Ballarat home siege News legend Harvey draws packed Sydney memorial WA leaders cast votes as landslide predicted Gunman charged over Brisbane mall siege Benedict oversaw slew of bishop removals Sharks vow to play for dumped staff Police investigate fatal Swanbourne shooting 'World's best restaurant' apologises as 63 diners fall ill World More World » Benedict oversaw slew of bishop removals By Noel Debien, ABC Radio Religion Unit The ABC can reveal Pope Benedict oversaw the highest rate of removal of bishops for sexual misconduct ever recorded by the Catholic Church. More » 'World's best restaurant' apologises as 63 diners fall ill Police plead not guilty to killing dragged taxi driver 'Bunga bunga' trial postponed as Berlusconi hospitalised Bin Laden in-law pleads not guilty to terror plot World leaders attend state funeral for Hugo Chavez Business More Business » ACCC delays Virgin Tiger takeover decision The ACCC's move to delay its decision on Virgin's Tiger takeover is seen as a sign it has serious reservations about the deal's competition implications. More » ACCC launches legal action over door-to-door sales Dollar hits 28-year high against pound Greens call for levy on big four banks Mining tax challenge wraps up, decision reserved Australian women falling behind on super Politics More Politics » WA leaders cast votes as landslide predicted Both major party leaders have cast their vote in the WA election, which an opinion poll has already handed to the Liberals in a landslide. More » Greens call for levy on big four banks AusAID partner faced fraud claims Politicians reject call for early shift to ETS ICAC hearing into Obeid, Macdonald wraps up Sport More Sport » Grandstand Live: March 9 Grandstand keeps you updated with all of Saturday's action from the NRL, A-League, Super Rugby and AFL preseason. More » Sharks vow to play for dumped staff Personnel changes to further hurt Sharks' debt Puissance De Lune tightens in Cup betting Wright edges Fitzgibbons to take out Roxy Pro Sea Eagles rein in stumbling Broncos Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Scientists treating anorexia with brain implants A team of scientists say they have had success treating patients with severe anorexia through electrodes implanted into their brains. More » Shipwreck crystal could be Viking 'sunstone' Microsoft fined $711m for breaking browser promise Fresh concern over nano-particles hidden in sunscreen SpaceX capsule arrives at ISS after thruster glitch Environment More Environment » Earth on track to be hottest in human history: study Earth is on track to becoming the hottest it has been at any time in the past 11.3 millennia, a period spanning the history of human civilisation, a new study says. More » Weeds, overgrazing blamed for mass wombat deaths Bilby supporters vow to fight on after setbacks Tracker reveals whaling vessel turn-around 'Angry Summer' made worse by climate change: Commission 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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