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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 10 Nov, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Fears 10,000 dead in Philippines as typhoon approaches Vietnam Unconfirmed reports suggest at least 10,000 people are dead in the central Philippines province of Leyte after Typhoon Haiyan hit the region. A senior police official says about 70 to 80 per cent of the province was destroyed by the super storm, one of the most powerful on record. The Philippines government and national disaster agency have not confirmed the figure, which is a sharp increase from initial estimates of at least 1,000 deaths. Among the dead is former Australian priest Kevin Lee, who was a whistleblower about child sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. He was living in the Philippines with his wife. Super Typhoon Haiyan is now bearing down on Vietnam, where tens of thousands of people have been evacuated. More » Government 'hiding behind military' on border protection 457 visa workers told to go home Working Australians becoming more stressed: survey Iran nuclear talks end without deal Jockey Desiree Gill dies after race fall on Sunshine Coast More Analysis » Punishing the men won't stop hazing As the ADF faces further allegations of hazing amongst sailors, we should consider why men might feel compelled to engage in this behaviour. What do they gain in terms of status or manhood in carrying it out on others? And how does the culture of their workplace suggest to them that this kind of behaviour might be what it wants from its men? Men are not naturally attracted to the practice of hazing. But hazing is a practice of masculinity which often allows men to claim their status as "real men" in a group. More » Does your film pass the Pobjie Test? There's nowhere to hide in Question Time The ugly powerplays behind the mad dash to space The soul of cricket is now found in PNG When grave facts and political calculation collide One day cricket should offer more than just slog fests Why Waubra residents want their town name back Policy backflips and the game of electoral Pooh-Sticks Still a pawn in the cruelty of the war on terror Just In More Just In » Severe storm warning cancelled for south-east Queensland A severe thunderstorm warning, which was issued for south-east Queensland, has now been cancelled. More » Vietnam prepares for Super Typhoon Haiyan Working Australians becoming more stressed: survey Iran nuclear talks end without deal Mining slump hits bottom line of locomotive business Government 'hiding behind military' on border protection Fears 10,000 dead in Philippines as typhoon approaches Vietnam England star Pietersen's knee flares up Jockey Desiree Gill dies after race fall Thousands flock to Star Wars auditions in Bristol World More World » Vietnam prepares for Super Typhoon Haiyan As Super Typhoon Haiyan leaves behind a path of destruction across the Philippines, the people of Vietnam are preparing to be hit by the storm. More » Iran nuclear talks end without deal Fears 10,000 dead in Philippines as typhoon approaches Vietnam Thousands flock to Star Wars auditions in Bristol Cosmonauts take Winter Olympic torch on spacewalk In pictures: Super Typhoon Haiyan Business More Business » New report predicts $10 billion deficit blowout By Lexi Metherell A new assessment of the federal budget warns of a deficit blowout of nearly $10 billion and says there will not be a surplus for the foreseeable future without significant savings measures. The Budget Monitor from Deloitte Access Economics is supportive of the Federal Government's Commission of Audit to assess extra savings. But it has raised concerns about whether the Government will take unpopular decisions to improve the budget outcome and return to surplus within the promised 2016/17 timeframe. The assessment has forecast a budget deficit of $39.7 billion for this financial year, almost $10 billion higher than the Pre-Election Fiscal Outlook predicted. More » Mining slump hits bottom line of locomotive business US adds 200,000 jobs despite government shutdown Almost 300 jobs to go as Qantas shuts Avalon base RBA downgrades Australia's growth forecast Twitter share price doubles on debut on New York Stock Exchange Politics More Politics » Government 'hiding behind military' on border protection Opposition Leader Bill Shorten accuses the Government of hiding behind the military to avoid answering tough questions on border protection. More » DFAT confirms offers revoked for AusAID program New report predicts $10 billion deficit blowout Egypt to hold fresh elections in February or March Diplomats rush to Geneva amid hopes of Iran nuclear deal Sport More Sport » Ruthless Wallabies thrash Italy Nick Cummins scored twice as the Wallabies got their European tour back on track with a thumping 50-20 win over Italy. More » Kangaroos hand Ireland a World Cup belting England star Pietersen's knee flares up Scott chasing history at Australian PGA 10-man Sydney FC holds on to beat Victory Last-gasp Hazard saves Mourinho's home run Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Public sector told not to renew contract workers' jobs By political reporter Jane Norman Commonwealth departments and agencies have been ordered to terminate the jobs of all contract workers when their terms expire, in a bid to meet the Coalition's target of reducing the public service by 12,000 jobs. More » Greens challenge charitable status of anti-wind farm group Scientists seek volunteers to have genetic code published on internet Australian schools to reap 3D printing benefits University investigates fresh claims of research misconduct Environment More Environment » Shark attack survivor stirs fascination with great whites By Leah MacLennan After surviving a shark attack, Rodney Fox has become one of their fiercest advocates and works to share his passion. More » Greens challenge charitable status of anti-wind farm group BHP Billiton voices concern over any delay to carbon tax repeal Power prices will drop as soon as carbon tax goes: Hunt Greens target prominent anti-wind farm lobby group over oil industry links About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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