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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 09 Mar, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Sharks clean house as drug probe deepens Cronulla guts its staff and stands down coach Shane Flanagan amid the fall-out from the ASADA anti-doping investigation. More » China calls for calm over North Korea threats Date set for conclave to elect new pope Leaders downplay chances as WA heads to the polls Five arrested over alleged bikie kidnap plot World leaders attend state funeral for Hugo Chavez 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 » Personnel changes to further hurt Sharks' debt By Adrian Crawford Cronulla's move to clean house in the wake of the ASADA probe will take a monetary toll on the already financially embattled club. More » Solomon Islands brace as Cyclone Sandra strengthens World leaders attend state funeral for Hugo Chavez Five arrested over alleged bikie kidnap plot Officials admit selling information to tabloid Date set for conclave to elect new pope Car incident injures four at Sydney Airport Protesters rally over Mardi Gras 'police brutality' China calls for calm over North Korea threats Earth on track to be hottest in human history: study World More World » World leaders attend state funeral for Hugo Chavez World leaders from America, Europe and the Middle East have attended the state funeral of the charismatic but divisive Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez. More » Officials admit selling information to tabloid Date set for conclave to elect new pope China calls for calm over North Korea threats S African police van murder accused front court Thai military accused of shooting fleeing refugees 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 » Greens call for levy on big four banks The Greens want the big four banks to pay for Government support they have received since the GFC. More » AusAID partner faced fraud claims Politicians reject call for early shift to ETS ICAC hearing into Obeid, Macdonald wraps up Hanson wants to contest next election Sport More Sport » Sharks clean house as drug probe deepens Cronulla guts its staff and stands down coach Shane Flanagan amid the fall-out from the ASADA anti-doping investigation. More » Sea Eagles rein in stumbling Broncos Crows win could cruel Carlton's cup chances Reds run down Rebels Late Glory strike shoots down Jets Burns drags Bulls back into contention 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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