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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 01 Jul, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » New-look ministry takes oath of office By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths, staff Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's new ministerial line-up has been sworn in at a ceremony at Government House in Canberra. The ministry features more women and some of Mr Rudd's key supporters, while some of Julia Gillard's backers have had their portfolios changed. Earlier, Mr Rudd said ministers were chosen on merit and he wanted Labor's "best players on the field". Also today, Labor stalwart Simon Crean announced he will quit politics at the federal election after a 23-year career in Federal Parliament. More » Firefighters killed in fast-moving Arizona blaze NSW Hunter Valley inquiry hears priest abuse victim was told to 'repent his sins' Coles pays fines over fresh produce advertising Duntroon rape accused 'drunk at dinner' Thomson tries to stop case being moved to higher court More Analysis » Kevin Rudd has distinction - now he needs merit Kevin Rudd is only the fourth of our 27 prime ministers to get a second chance. The logic says that he should do what just about all the commentators and the public want, and just get on with it - call the election as soon as practicable, while the honeymoon is still unsullied by post coitum tristesse. His course should be clear: certainly it is a time for a bit more consultation, a bit more method, a bit more Mr Nice Guy. But it is not a time for timidity or retreat. More » Albanese should give the NBN a PR makeover Why men need to work more like women The unanswered question: when do we vote? DisabilityCare: a tribute to Parliament's better angels Business goes begging for sound policies Stand out from the cloud: original authors in the digital world Election a referendum on Labor, and Rudd Could the UN be Gillard's next destination? This is not Egypt's Second Revolution Just In More Just In » Welfare advocates criticise changes to Centrelink payment system By Simon Lauder Welfare groups warn that changes to the Income Management program are discriminatory and could leave young people worse off. More » Coles pays fines over fresh produce advertising Duntroon rape accused 'drunk at dinner' Firefighters killed in fast-moving Arizona blaze School sex abuse report critical of SA government authorities Media companies told to adapt to Australia's new digital privacy laws Clinical trials on herpes vaccine about to begin Cirque du Soleil performer dies after falling 15 metres Qld speed camera triggers lower from today Man given bail over fatal crash into house World More World » Firefighters killed in fast-moving Arizona blaze At least 19 firefighters have been killed battling a wildfire in Arizona, one of the US states currently in the grip of a searing heatwave. More » Cirque du Soleil performer dies after falling 15 metres Tomic puts Wimbledon form down to father's support Croatia becomes 28th member of European Union Warner in contention for the first Ashes Test: Lehmann EU demands answers over claims of US bugging Business More Business » Share market climbed 17pc last financial year By business reporters Alicia Barry and Pat McGrath Value of Australian shares increased by 17 per cent last financial year, but have started the new year with a fall. More » Coles pays fines over fresh produce advertising Media companies told to adapt to Australia's new digital privacy laws Business group warns of rising costs as new financial year begins The week ahead Politics More Politics » School sex abuse report critical of SA government authorities A report on child sex abuse in an Adelaide school has criticised the inadequate response of government authorities. More » Interactive: Kevin Rudd's Cabinet Simon Crean to quit politics at next election New-look ministry takes oath of office PM Kevin Rudd set to unveil new ministry Sport More Sport » AFL may dock points if Bombers guilty The AFL has left open the possibility that Essendon could be stripped of premiership points over the supplements saga. More » Wallabies may have peaked too soon: Farrell Swans lose Goodes for six weeks Dugan facing two weeks out for shoulder charge Tomic puts Wimbledon form down to father's support Warner in contention for the first Ashes Test: Lehmann Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Artificial light leading to increase in sleep disorders By Deborah Rice The exploding popularity of hand-held digital devices could lead to a big jump in sleep disorders, with experts warning the light emitted from digital screens can have a disturbing effect on the body clock. More » Voyager 1 finds new zone at doorstep to interstellar space New flame-headed bird species discovered in Cambodia Lasers might tackle leaking gas mains 'Super Earth' planets found orbiting nearby star Environment More Environment » N Korea to discuss nuclear program with Russia: report North Korea's chief nuclear negotiator will meet senior Russian officials in Moscow next week, state media reported, amid signs of a new push to get Pyongyang to re-join protracted talks over ending its atomic program. More » Expert tells Hague court Japan's whaling not science SA signs up to Murray-Darling Basin plan New flame-headed bird species discovered in Cambodia Australia takes on Japanese whaling at UN court 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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