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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 14 Oct, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Tanya Plibersek elected as Shorten's deputy New deputy Labor leader Tanya Plibersek has vowed to do her best by her colleagues and articulate Labor's vision for the future. The former health minister was elected to the position today after Labor's Caucus met to nominate their colleagues for the frontbench. "I want to say how very conscious I am of becoming deputy. Of how I will absolutely endeavour to do my very best by my colleagues," Ms Plibersek said. Before he won the Labor leadership contest, Labor leader Bill Shorten made it clear he would like Ms Plibersek to take on the role of Labor's deputy leader. Penny Wong has been re-elected as Labor's leader in the Senate but former deputy Senate leader, Jacinta Collins, has been dumped from the frontbench and replaced by Stephen Conroy. More » ADFA Skype sex scandal 'destroyed my life': victim Home loan demand drops, first home buyers exit market Fire crews battle blazes in Qld and NSW Hopes BBC Madeleine McCann broadcast will yield breakthrough Bushranger Martin Cash's stolen pistol found buried More Analysis » Clive Palmer's party of wildcards Clive Palmer may not have achieved his ambition of being prime minister but he is at least a kingmaker, even though his Palmer United Party only has a handful of parliamentarians. His biggest challenge will be keeping his troops united, because parties which suddenly burst on to the scene are vulnerable to falling apart and disappearing as quickly as they arrive. With such a motley crew of senators, each of whom could well be fancying their chances on their own at some point, that will be easier said than done. More » How would colonial leaders view expenses scandal? Albo, Shorten and the Democracy Baby Who are the real winners of the ALP reforms? Girt by sea: Australia's Navy and national identity Curiosity vs celebrity: why do some reject fame? It's not the coach, it's the culture Labor's experiment in democracy doesn't end here Australia must walk the walk on nuclear weapons Australia's bond with Lebanon is under threat Just In More Just In » Fire crews battle blazes in Qld and NSW Emergency crews are battling about 30 grass fires across Queensland, as tinderbox conditions persist, while smoke from a fire forced the evacuation of a school in NSW. More » Staff at a remote arts centre grind up ochre for paint kits Spike in food prices lifts inflation in China Gravity of axe murderer's crime considered in parole report New firearms offences planned in SA crackdown Police hunt man after shooting on NSW central coast Elderly man's remains not found for two years Opposition 'in the dark' over Qld Government's anti-bikie laws Australia must stick with top six: Ponting Two Bandidos bikies front Brisbane court World More World » Spike in food prices lifts inflation in China Inflation rose to a seven-month high in China last month, driven by a jump in food prices caused by floods and drought. More » Mali river boat disaster kills 39 Financial chiefs warn of 'dangerous moment' as US debt deadline looms Statue of Liberty reopens to tourists Cyclone Phailin damages homes and crops American man found dead in Egypt cell Business More Business » Home loan demand drops, first home buyers exit market By Justine Parker Official figures reveal demand for new home loans by owner-occupiers has fallen for the first time this year, and first home buyers have deserted the market. More » Financial chiefs warn of 'dangerous moment' as US debt deadline looms Federal Government urged to open up gas reserves Stocks defy positive leads as US debt impasse weighs China calls for 'de-Americanised' world economy Spike in food prices lifts inflation in China Politics More Politics » New firearms offences planned in SA crackdown South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill said new firearms offences would be created and police given wide-ranging additional powers. Under planned changes to the Firearms Act, the trafficking of firearms will become an offence, with a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. People unlawfully in possession of a loaded firearm could face a fine of $75,000 or 15 years in jail. Mr Weatherill said police would be given greater search powers and the authority to seize equipment used for manufacturing and altering firearms parts. More » Tanya Plibersek elected as Shorten's deputy Anwar Ibrahim to visit Adelaide ideas festival Plibersek and Bowen tipped for roles on Shorten's frontbench Mundine flags radical overhaul of Indigenous regulator Sport More Sport » Tight FFA budget has Postecoglou favoured for Socceroos job By David Lewis in London Ange Postecoglou has firmed as favourite as new Socceroos coach with FFA reluctant to cough up for foreign contenders. More » Wallabies without Lealiifano for All Blacks Test Slater not haunted by World Cup nightmares Australia starts series with 72-run win in Pune Tomic coach has to work with dad: Woodbridge Australia must stick with top six: Ponting Science and Technology More Science and Technology » German wallaby makes first public appearance Keepers at Berlin Zoo are hopping for joy over the first public appearance of their German-born wallaby. More » Earth-like planet detected in space graveyard Toilet breaks a factor in 3,000km solar car challenge Lonely planet without a star spotted outside solar system US shutdown hits Australian Antarctic research Environment More Environment » Interactive: Explore the World Solar Challenge-winning car Use our interactive to find out more about the car which won this year's World Solar Challenge More » Toilet breaks a factor in 3,000km solar car challenge Record temperatures could hit as early as 2020 Russia says narcotics found on Greenpeace ship Six Fukushima workers doused with radioactive water 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. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. 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