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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 07 Mar, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Napthine facing questions over ascension to premiership New Victorian Premier Denis Napthine is facing questions about just what went on behind the scenes on a tumultuous day which saw him replace Ted Baillieu in Spring Street. More » ASADA probe pushes Sharks into crisis mode Opposition targets Smith, Rudd over Zygier case 'Chavistas' grieve as Venezuela prepares for election Microsoft fined $711m for breaking browser promise Syrian rebels capture UN peacekeepers More Analysis » The political machine's fleeting visit with reality Political power may appear otherworldly from afar, but it's just as unreal up close. Never touchably present, always just passing by. As we've seen through our week with Rooty Hill, today's politicians are not communicating; they are waving. Their business is a stage-managed chimera where the people are just a means to an end. The total effect, from both politics and press, is ungenerous and unedifying. A tidy, timely demonstration of why the political machine is grinding its gears. More » Recognising Indigenous Australia: we must not fail again A will but no way: how fear of debt jams transport policy What "miracle babies" mean for abortion rights Tony Abbott and the worst of Howardism The legacy of Hugo Chavez and his politics of popularity Fairness goes beyond economic equality Road to recovery: US breaks ahead of struggling China Struggling to be heard: why foster care must change Immigration election: we've been here before Just In More Just In » SA brand: aDOORed or not? By Matthew Doran A new logo to promote South Australia shows a doorway into the state on an origami-like map of Australia. At the launch function in Adelaide, the design was projected onto the roof of the Festival Centre before a crowd of invited guests. Premier Jay Weatherill said the logo would be used widely, but brand designer Ken Cato concedes not everyone will be a fan of the work. More » 'Chavistas' grieve as Venezuela prepares for election Napthine facing questions over ascension to premiership Syrian rebels capture UN peacekeepers Cardinals call for conclave delay, church reform Trial starts for Indian teen accused of rape death Microsoft fined $711m for breaking browser promise Opposition targets Smith, Rudd over Zygier case ASADA probe pushes Sharks into crisis mode Bilby supporters vow to fight on after setbacks World More World » 'Chavistas' grieve as Venezuela prepares for election Grieving supporters of the late Venezuelan president, Hugo Chavez, have paraded his coffin through the streets of Caracas as the country prepares to elect a successor. More » Syrian rebels capture UN peacekeepers Cardinals call for conclave delay, church reform Trial starts for Indian teen accused of rape death Microsoft fined $711m for breaking browser promise UN estimates Syrian refugees top 1 million 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 » Microsoft fined $711m for breaking browser promise GDP shows Australian economy 'okay overall' Bipartisanship call to protect retirement funds Australian market adds to global gains High Court hears Fortescue's objections to mining tax Politics More Politics » Napthine facing questions over ascension to premiership New Victorian Premier Denis Napthine is facing questions about just what went on behind the scenes on a tumultuous day which saw him replace Ted Baillieu in Spring Street. More » Opposition targets Smith, Rudd over Zygier case Baillieu stands down as Victorian Premier UN estimates Syrian refugees top 1 million Super trawler sails off from controversy Sport More Sport » ASADA probe pushes Sharks into crisis mode Cronulla has moved into damage control after confirming it has met with ASADA officials. More » Arthur suggests Clarke bat at first drop Malthouse expects AFL to listen on cap Roosters back Sonny Bill to shine Beale set to be sidelined for a month United in trouble for Ferguson no-show Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Microsoft fined $711m for breaking browser promise Europe correspondent Barbara Miller, wires Microsoft has been fined more than $700 million for failing to offer users a choice between different internet browsers in Europe. More » Fresh concern over nano-particles hidden in sunscreen SpaceX capsule arrives at ISS after thruster glitch Mini pill may increase chlamydia risk Drones set for large-scale commercial take-off 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. 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