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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 23 Mar, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Philippine militants may have freed Australian hostage The Government is trying to confirm if Australian Warren Rodwell has been released after more than 15 months held hostage in the Philippines. Mr Rodwell, a former soldier from Sydney, has been held by the militant Abu Sayyaf group since December 2011. The group had been demanding a ransom of $US2 million for Mr Rodwell's release. More » Gillard prepares for frontbench shake-up Customs officials to face corruption charges Tasmanian devils to feed on top-grade stolen meat Obama brokers renewed ties between Israel, Turkey Black Caviar extends winning run to 24 More Analysis » Gillard's leadership victory comes at a heavy cost Julia Gillard has certainly fended off any challenge from Kevin Rudd, but there's no relief to be had in this victory. What might have been a possibility for creating clear air from consistent - and often malicious - media speculation about her position was deftly derailed by Tony Abbott's parliamentary move. By gaining the support of three "untainted" independents for his vote of no confidence, the political legitimacy of the Prime Minister is critically damaged. More » 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 To those who have fought for truth, we hear you now Distanced from death: animal cruelty at the abattoir DisabilityCare: a bad name but a good direction Torbay's tilt at Canberra terminated by toxic Obeid Refugee tribunal a check against the culture of no Media reform won't fix falling standards Just In More Just In » Extra SES crews sent to help tornado clean-up Victoria's State Emergency Service is sending extra crews to help clean up after tornadoes damaged more than 60 homes in the state's north-east on Thursday night. More » Philippine militants may have freed Australian hostage Obama brokers renewed ties between Israel, Turkey Man stabbed with screwdriver at birthday party Gillard prepares for frontbench shake-up African 'literary gem' Chinua Achebe dies North Korea dismisses UN human rights resolution Customs officials to face corruption charges Cyprus races to finalise new EU bailout deal Bombers soar in season opener World More World » Obama brokers renewed ties between Israel, Turkey By correspondent Norman Hermant, wires US president Barack Obama has helped broker a diplomatic breakthrough between Israel and Turkey. More » African 'literary gem' Chinua Achebe dies North Korea dismisses UN human rights resolution Cyprus races to finalise new EU bailout deal Bodies in streets of riot-hit Myanmar town Sarkozy investigated over heiress party funding claims Business More Business » Cyprus converts to cash as banks stay shut By business editor Peter Ryan Cypriots are relying on meagre cash withdrawals from ATMs, as banks and electronic transfers remain shut until at least Tuesday. More » Banks: The bigger they are, the slower they grow Australian banks 'not immune' to hack attack Apple, Microsoft grilled over Australian prices Banks, retailers lift market out of doldrums Leighton shares drop after mass board resignations Politics More Politics » Obama brokers renewed ties between Israel, Turkey By correspondent Norman Hermant, wires US president Barack Obama has helped broker a diplomatic breakthrough between Israel and Turkey. More » Gillard prepares for frontbench shake-up Labor woes may stifle Gillard's hopes for clear air Ferguson, Carr resign as Labor spill casualty list grows Rudd gives up hope of return to Labor leadership Sport More Sport » Bombers soar in season opener Essendon shrugged off a tumultuous preseason to thump Adelaide by 35 at Football Park to open the 2013 AFL season. More » Siddle shows backbone as Aussies wilt Black Caviar extends winning run to 24 Tigers outlast late Eels surge Tigers make cautious start in Shield final Flanagan back in charge of Sharks 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 » 'Kimberley Ark' gene bank to save species from toad plague By environment reporter Sarah Clarke There are fears for the ongoing survival of the diverse wildlife of Western Australia's Kimberley, as the dreaded cane toad crosses borders and moves into the region. More » Fallout in China over delegates' pollution revolt Water use restricted in NZ's parched capital Ammonia vapour leaks from Orica plant Thousands of dead pigs found in Shanghai river 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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