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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 24 Oct, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Live: Bushfire threat eases but RFS warns against complacency The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (RFS) is urging the community not to be complacent about the dangers presented by bushfires after several major blazes were downgraded. The RFS says its aggressive and high-risk strategies paid off yesterday, with no homes lost in the face of extreme heat and strong winds. Cooler conditions are predicted for today, but there are 64 fires still burning around the state, with 24 uncontained. RFS crews will continue to battle the blazes today and are urging to community to remain vigilant. Four watch-and-act alerts remain in place for the State Mine fire near Lithgow, the Mount Victoria fire, the Linksview Road fire near Springwood and the Hall Road fire in the Southern Highlands. Follow our live blog for updates throughout the day. More » Al Gore weighs into debate over bushfire-climate change link Prince George christened in low-key ceremony Opinion divided over electric shock laws for child treatment Vatican suspends Germany's 'bling bishop' US firm to take balloon rides to new heights Bosnich wants Ferguson meeting to challenge autobiography claims More Analysis » The future of Australian electoral politics As obsessed as the media (still) is with Labor's leadership ructions, very little attention is given to the reasons for those ructions. In ignoring them, journalists also ignore some of the major shifts that are occurring in our body politic, including in the Liberal Party. The two major parties will continue to dominate our politics, but more independents and small parties will emerge as voters grope desperately for alternatives. More » All is fair in love, war and diplomacy Australia's nuclear policy is a complex challenge Some good news to run your fingers through Civilian deaths demand we rethink secret drone wars Broadband is just the start of Turnbull's minefield Commission of Audit must bring up the bodies Australia's economic lead appears to be slipping Now is the time to talk about climate change Standing in the way of national marriage equality Just In More Just In » Silvio Berlusconi to stand trial for allegedly bribing a senator By Europe correspondent Barbara Miller, wires Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has been ordered to stand trial on corruption charges for allegedly bribing a senator. More » New information narrows missing plane search area Drug trafficker pardoned after waking up from hanging Invasion of venomous 'false widow' spiders shuts British school More Roma arrests in Greece over suspected child abduction US firm to take balloon rides to new heights Merkel calls Obama over claims US spied on her phone Live: Bushfire threat eases but RFS warns against complacency Mining magnate urges new approach to Indigenous employment British couple jailed for using deaf, mute girl as slave World More World » Silvio Berlusconi to stand trial for allegedly bribing a senator By Europe correspondent Barbara Miller, wires Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has been ordered to stand trial on corruption charges for allegedly bribing a senator. More » Drug trafficker pardoned after waking up from hanging Invasion of venomous 'false widow' spiders shuts British school More Roma arrests in Greece over suspected child abduction US firm to take balloon rides to new heights Merkel calls Obama over claims US spied on her phone Business More Business » Consumer price index shows inflation at 2.2 per cent By business reporter Pat McGrath Consumer prices rise more rapidly than expected, increasing by 1.2 per cent in the September quarter. More » Federal Government gives Reserve Bank $8.8b grant for 'challenges ahead' Bank and healthcare stocks lead market retreat Complaints to financial ombudsman drop due to tougher laws Politics More Politics » Silvio Berlusconi to stand trial for allegedly bribing a senator By Europe correspondent Barbara Miller, wires Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has been ordered to stand trial on corruption charges for allegedly bribing a senator. More » Russia softens piracy charges against Greenpeace activists Abbott defends Randall's $10,000 trip to Cairns Q&A: Economist explains Government's RBA cash injection Abbott warns same-sex couples not to marry in ACT before court ruling Sport More Sport » Aussies' shot at top ODI ranking washed away Rain ended any hope of Australia regaining the top one-day international ranking, with the fourth ODI against India. More » FFA unveils Postecoglou as Socceroos coach Lethal on new-look Lions board WWI tribute for Tour de France 2014 Bosnich wants meeting over Ferguson book Ibicenco's Cup bid still up in air despite Geelong win Science and Technology More Science and Technology » US firm to take balloon rides to new heights A US firm is offering rides in a helium balloon that takes passengers 30 kilometres up to gaze down on Earth. More » NBN Co chiefs seek answers at broadband forum Gold grows on eucalyptus trees: study Experts hail father who uncovered son's rare disease Asteroid makes close approach and will return in 2032 Environment More Environment » Invasion of venomous 'false widow' spiders shuts British school An invasion of venomous spiders has forced British authorities to close a school in southern England, amid warnings climate change has boosted numbers of the arachnids. More » Russia softens piracy charges against Greenpeace activists NSW fires show world 'paying the price' of carbon: UN Bandt defends bushfire attack on Abbott Part of meteor that hit Russia pulled from lake 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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