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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 10 Mar, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Liberals elected in landslide victory Colin Barnett's Liberal-National alliance is celebrating a landslide victory in the Western Australian election, as the Labor Party begins recriminations over its "devastating" result. More » Egyptian court confirms rioters' death sentences Three dead in beach drownings across Vic Radical cleric jailed over alleged bail breach Fake prince's luxury goods go under hammer Pocock could miss season with ACL injury 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 » Three charged over bikie kidnap plot Three men have been charged over an alleged kidnapping plot that has been linked to Melbourne's outlaw bikie scene. More » Fake prince's luxury goods go under hammer Groom caught drink driving on wedding day Mandela hospitalised for 'scheduled check-up' Freed UN peacekeepers cross into Jordan Liberals elected in landslide victory Radical cleric jailed over alleged bail breach Family buries man dragged by S African police van Woman shot after opening front door Egyptian court confirms rioters' death sentences World More World » Mandela hospitalised for 'scheduled check-up' Global peace icon and former South African president Nelson Mandela has been hospitalised for a "scheduled medical check-up", the South African presidency said, months after he underwent treatment for a lung infection and gallstones. More » Freed UN peacekeepers cross into Jordan Radical cleric jailed over alleged bail breach Family buries man dragged by S African police van Egyptian court confirms rioters' death sentences Budget pressures shut White House tours 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 » Liberals elected in landslide victory Colin Barnett's Liberal-National alliance is celebrating a landslide victory in the Western Australian election, as the Labor Party begins recriminations over its "devastating" result. More » Family buries man dragged by S African police van How the West was won: Landslide for Liberals Qld communities back council de-amalgamation Wafer-thin win secures Kenyatta victory in Kenya Sport More Sport » Pocock could miss season with ACL injury David Pocock could miss the rest of the Super Rugby season after injuring his ACL against the Waratahs. More » Grandstand Live: March 9 Sandow, Hayne guide Eels past Warriors Brumbies down Tahs without Pocock Cowboys account for Bulldogs Sky Blues take vital win over Mariners 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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