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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 10 Mar, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Federal Labor's 'splash' effect on WA election Federal Labor frontbenchers admit the unpopularity of the Gillard Government influenced the WA election result, but State Premier Colin Barnett believes the poll was decided by local issues. More » Australian guarantee for Corby's possible parole Police charge two men over Melbourne bashing Man's face slashed in Sydney glassing incident Fake prince's luxury goods go under hammer Grandstand Live: March 10 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 » Kenya's new president signals ICC cooperation Newly-elected Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta has signalled he will cooperate with the International Criminal Court on charges of crimes against humanity. More » Pocock ruled out with ACL tear Fisherman drowns after being swept off rocks Stonehenge was ancient party spot: researchers Record crowds head home as India holy festival ends Blaze damages up to six businesses Police charge two men over Melbourne bashing Militant group claims to have killed hostages Man's face slashed in Sydney glassing incident Federal Labor's 'splash' effect on WA election World More World » Kenya's new president signals ICC cooperation Newly-elected Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta has signalled he will cooperate with the International Criminal Court on charges of crimes against humanity. More » Stonehenge was ancient party spot: researchers Record crowds head home as India holy festival ends Militant group claims to have killed hostages Venezuela to hold election on April 14 Vatican installs new chimney ahead of pope vote 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 » Qantas defends process after Iran nets aircraft 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 Politics More Politics » Federal Labor's 'splash' effect on WA election Federal Labor frontbenchers admit the unpopularity of the Gillard Government influenced the WA election result, but State Premier Colin Barnett believes the poll was decided by local issues. More » Liberals elected in landslide victory Family buries man dragged by S African police van How the West was won: Landslide for Liberals Qld communities back council de-amalgamation Sport More Sport » Grandstand Live: March 10 Follow Grandstand Online's coverage of Sunday's serving of NRL, A-League, WNBL and much more from the world of sport. More » Pocock ruled out with ACL tear Sharks facing allegations of cap breaches Wade laid up with ankle complaint Hewitt ousts Isner at Indian Wells Brumbies down Tahs without Pocock Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Stonehenge was ancient party spot: researchers British researchers have unveiled a new theory about the origins of Stonehenge, saying the ancient stone circle was originally a graveyard and venue for mass celebrations. More » Scientists treating anorexia with brain implants Shipwreck crystal could be Viking 'sunstone' Microsoft fined $711m for breaking browser promise Fresh concern over nano-particles hidden in sunscreen 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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