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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 05 Nov, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Melbourne Cup 2013 live: Fiorente gives Gai Waterhouse first Cup win By Katie Franklin and Daniel Franklin Favourite Fiorente has delivered Australia's first lady of racing, Gai Waterhouse, her first Melbourne Cup victory. More » New Jersey mall evacuated after gunman spotted Gittany takes the stand over fiancee's balcony death RBA leaves interest rates on hold at 2.5 per cent Journal corrects paper by NSW academic facing misconduct probe No charges over Anonymous video message to Qld Premier More Analysis » So much for our closer relationship with Indonesia For a time it might have appeared that Australia at long last had allayed lingering suspicions in the region that it was merely an interloper, a pawn in the geo-political domination of the global South by the global North. But thanks to revelations about clandestine eavesdropping, Australia is once again viewed with suspicion by its Asian neighbours and our plan to stop the boats has hit a rock. There is not much room for Tony Abbott to manoeuvre now. Diplomatic reassurances that Australia is a genuine team player in the region will be met with wry smiles in the neighbourhood. More » Never trust the 'diary' of a political spinner Whatever you think of unions, this isn't fair The pressure is off - time to make the tough calls People are scared about fracking for good reason Why should stupidity be illegal? Our political ignorance won't stay blissful forever Student debt should be tweaked, not sold When ministers operate on a wink and a nudge Missing votes and the preference lotto Just In More Just In » Journal corrects paper by NSW academic facing misconduct probe By medical reporter Sophie Scott The academic at the centre of two investigations into research misconduct at the University of New South Wales has had a crucial scientific paper corrected in an international medical journal. More » Fiorente wins Melbourne Cup Gen Y lose out in climate of low interest rates New Jersey mall evacuated after gunman spotted Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold at 2.5 pc Police say no offences over Anonymous online video against Newman Murder charge after assault on Brazilian man in Sydney CBD BCA prods Australia's top companies on gender targets Court challenge begins to NSW electoral donation laws Johnson & Johnson fined $2.2 billion for faulty drug claims World More World » New Jersey mall evacuated after gunman spotted Gunfire was reported at a New Jersey shopping mall on Monday evening shortly before closing time, with witnesses reporting hearing multiple shots fired seconds apart. More » Johnson & Johnson fined $2.2 billion for faulty drug claims Syria threatens to pull out of peace talks if demands aren't met Blackberry chief steps down as smartphone maker abandons sale Digital girl 'Sweetie' used to track alleged sexual predators Global stocks rise as traders bet on more stimulus Business More Business » Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold at 2.5 pc The Reserve Bank has left the official interest rate steady at the historic low of 2.5 per cent as widely tipped. More » BCA prods Australia's top companies on gender targets Blackberry chief steps down as smartphone maker abandons sale Global stocks rise as traders bet on more stimulus Brooks 'hatched plot' to cover up phone hacking, court hears US bank official criticises Obama's handling of economy Politics More Politics » Holden workers' pay freeze abandoned A pay freeze is being abandoned and Holden workers will get a 3 per cent rise, as the car maker waits on news of more taxpayer assistance. The workforce at Elizabeth in northern Adelaide agreed in August to a three-year pay freeze and cuts to conditions, but only if the company committed to building its Cruze and Commodore models in Australia beyond 2016. Australian Manufacturing Workers Union official John Camillo said Holden was yet to give a commitment so workers would receive a pay rise and potential bonuses from November 15. More » Jakarta may review people-smuggling help amid spy claims Australian websites hacked in protest at spy claims Swarms of bogong moths invade Parliament House Assange to contest fresh WA Senate vote: WikiLeaks Sport More Sport » Melbourne Cup 2013 live: Fiorente gives Gai Waterhouse first Cup win By Katie Franklin and Daniel Franklin Favourite Fiorente has delivered Australia's first lady of racing, Gai Waterhouse, her first Melbourne Cup victory. More » Fiorente wins Melbourne Cup Painful gear problem for Nash Rawiller on Opinion Melbourne Cup field, colours and comment Neill to survive Socceroos axe Starc set to miss Ashes Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Journal corrects paper by NSW academic facing misconduct probe By medical reporter Sophie Scott The academic at the centre of two investigations into research misconduct at the University of New South Wales has had a crucial scientific paper corrected in an international medical journal. More » Australian websites hacked in protest at spy claims Rare solar eclipse sweeps across America, Europe and Africa E-health rollout has not met expectations: doctors US aviation authority ends ban on use of electronic devices during flight Environment More Environment » RSPCA backs cull of feral horses in WA By Caitlyn Gribbin The RSPCA has taken the rare step of supporting a "humane" cull of feral horses in Western Australia. 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