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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 01 Jul, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » PM Kevin Rudd set to unveil new ministry Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will unveil his new-look ministry this morning, returning some of his key allies to the frontbench and shifting Gillard supporters from their current roles. The ABC has confirmed Rudd supporters Joel Fitzgibbon and Kim Carr will be promoted, while Deputy Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will take responsibility for the NBN rollout. However, two Gillard backers - Environment Minister Tony Burke and Immigration Minister Brendan O'Connor - will be moved from their portfolios. Meanwhile, the latest Newspoll puts Mr Rudd in a commanding lead over Tony Abbott as preferred PM, while Labor's primary vote is at a six-month high. More » Egyptians flood streets to protest president's rule DisabilityCare officially begins today Obama 'humbled' by Mandela prison visit Artificial light leading to increase in sleep disorders Mark Webber says British GP was like Russian roulette after impressive fightback to finish second More Analysis » Election a referendum on Labor, and Rudd Tony Abbott has tried to frame the coming election as a referendum on the carbon tax, but there's room for another issue. Now it will be just as much a referendum on Labor's decision to twice change prime ministers midstream, and this time it will be Kevin Rudd owning the outcome.  Rudd backers are convinced voters will listen if the right person is speaking. And the fact is, Rudd now has the country's attention and plenty of time if he chooses to use it. More » Could the UN be Gillard's next destination? This is not Egypt's Second Revolution Gender-blind politics: are we there yet? PRISM: the Australian connection Fast-tracked education bill a risk for new Labor leaders Can Kevin Rudd deliver a genuine contest of ideas? Justice system changes must be based on fact Who will 'stand with Wendy' on Australian abortion rights? The resurrection of Kevin Rudd: What will he do next? Just In More Just In » National disability insurance trial starts in SA A two-year trial of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has started in South Australia with a focus on children up to 14. More » Welfare agencies say housing crisis is unforgivable Warner in contention for the first Ashes Test: Lehmann Teen detainee on hunger strike at Tasmanian centre Analyst says Wandoan coal project could be sold EU demands answers over claims of US bugging Evans 'satisfied' with second stage as Bakelants wins Oil tanker blaze kills 31 in Uganda British GP 'like Russian roulette': Webber Obama 'humbled' by Mandela prison visit World More World » Warner in contention for the first Ashes Test: Lehmann David Warner remains in strong contention to play in the first Test at after Darren Lehmann said the fallen Australian batsman would start with a clean slate under his coaching. More » EU demands answers over claims of US bugging Evans 'satisfied' with second stage as Bakelants wins Oil tanker blaze kills 31 in Uganda British GP 'like Russian roulette': Webber Obama 'humbled' by Mandela prison visit Business More Business » Consumers urged to get up to speed with financial reforms By consumer affairs reporter Amy Bainbridge Consumers are being urged to get up to speed with changes to the financial advice they receive, particularly for superannuation, ahead of new laws beginning on July 1. From Monday, sweeping changes come into effect relating to the commissions financial planners can charge customers. The Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) legislation was passed by Federal Parliament just over a year ago, and the reforms came out of the Ripoll Inquiry into Financial Products and Services in Australia. More » Seasoned business leader calls for speedy election Business pushes for Rudd to change carbon tax Pearson denies report Rupert Murdoch to buy Financial Times Legendary Barossa Valley winemaker Peter Lehmann dies Politics More Politics » National disability insurance trial starts in SA A two-year trial of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has started in South Australia with a focus on children up to 14. More » PM Kevin Rudd set to unveil new ministry Russia's Vladimir Putin signs 'anti-gay propaganda' bill into law Egyptians flood streets to protest president's rule Russian politician says 'morally' wrong to give Snowden to US Sport More Sport » Hawthorn makes it 12 straight with Lions scalp Hawthorn brushed Brisbane aside to equal a club record 12th straight victory, while Richmond and North both won. More » Evans 'satisfied' with second stage as Bakelants wins Rosberg wins at Silverstone as tyre debate continues Warner in contention for the first Ashes Test: Lehmann McManus foursome demolishes sorry Titans Thunderbirds secure home netball final 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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