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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 13 Mar, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Black smoke as cardinals cast first ballot Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel's chimney early this morning after cardinals cast their first inconclusive ballot in the conclave to pick the next pope. More » Rover finds conditions once suited life on Mars Watson fires back at Howard Snow cripples transport across Europe NY policeman found guilty of cannibal plot Speaker sees red over Question Time protesters More Analysis » It's not 'technical' recessions you should worry about It doesn't matter if Victoria is "technically" in a recession, as has recently been reported. What really matters for policy makers is whether the economy (or parts of it) is slowing or declining. If you look at demand and employment, you would have to say the state is certainly heading in a southerly direction. Victoria's politicians shouldn't wait for anyone to "officially" declare a recession before acting - unless they want the economy to be technically stuffed. More » A tip for the anxious: keep popsicle art to a minimum Tea Party Paul's stand for civil liberties Test of character as Aussie cricket team implodes Med students should have equal intern opportunities We'll never know Baillieu's full potential Selling off the brand: Labor's privatisation backlash WA election was never Labor's to win Gillard's failed expedition to recapture Labor's heartland Hey politicians, leave those teachers alone Just In More Just In » Police hail bikie raids as suspects face court By police reporter Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop and Jean Kennedy 13 people are due in court after sweeping police raids yesterday targeted bikie gun and drug supply chains in NSW. More » Warne calls for selectors to loosen up Snow cripples transport across Europe NY policeman found guilty of cannibal plot Rover finds conditions once suited life on Mars Not guilty plea entered for Aurora massacre accused Black smoke as cardinals cast first ballot Nine police denied bail over taxi driver's death Hackers post 'private data' of Michelle Obama, celebrities French panel against 'sex assistants' for disabled World More World » Snow cripples transport across Europe Unusually heavy snow storms have caused severe travel disruptions across northern Europe, with the Eurostar high-speed train between London and the continent suspended and hundreds of flights cancelled. More » NY policeman found guilty of cannibal plot Rover finds conditions once suited life on Mars Not guilty plea entered for Aurora massacre accused Black smoke as cardinals cast first ballot Nine police denied bail over taxi driver's death Business More Business » Media giants divided over law reform plan The Government's plan to overhaul media laws has attracted a mixed reaction from Australia's largest media companies. More » What does the future hold for Australian manufacturing? ACCC cuts broadband prices in draft ruling Business conditions and confidence edge down Government extends powers over CSG projects Rinehart's daughter withdraws from legal case Politics More Politics » Hackers post 'private data' of Michelle Obama, celebrities The US Secret Service has launched an investigation after hackers released what they say is the personal data and credit information of celebrities and politicians, including first lady Michelle Obama. More » Conroy quashes hopes of negotiating media reforms Battle of wills looms over Obeid documents Media giants divided over law reform plan Conroy announces sweeping media reforms Sport More Sport » Warne calls for selectors to loosen up Shane Warne feels Australian selectors need to adopt a less formal approach to bring the best out of their Test players. More » Watson fires back at CA's Howard SBW gets Roosters start, Dugan dumped Parkinson moves into semis with perfect 10 Raiders stand down Dugan and Ferguson Returning Genia admits to greater maturity Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Rover finds conditions once suited life on Mars NASA says analysis of rock samples from Mars has shown that the red planet would once have been capable of supporting life. More » Canberra comes to life with 3D map Stonehenge was ancient party spot: researchers Scientists treating anorexia with brain implants Shipwreck crystal could be Viking 'sunstone' Environment More Environment » Thousands of dead pigs found in Shanghai river By China Correspondent Stephen McDonell and wires More than 2,000 dead pigs have been found in a Shanghai river but officials deny the water is contaminated. More » Protections aim to moderate trade in shark fins Earth on track to be hottest in human history: study Weeds, overgrazing blamed for mass wombat deaths Bilby supporters vow to fight on after setbacks 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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