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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 11 Nov, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Thousands feared dead in Philippines as Vietnam braces for Haiyan A massive relief effort is underway in the Philippines as Typhoon Haiyan bears down on Vietnam. More than 60,000 people have been evacuated from Vietnam's coastal areas as the storm, which has now been downgraded to a category three, tracks across the South China Sea. At least 10,000 people are feared dead in the Philippines' province of Leyte after the massive storm cut a swathe of destruction across the region. The typhoon flattened homes, schools and other infrastructure, leaving millions of people homeless. More » CHOGM boycott: Indian PM confirms he will not attend Sri Lanka summit Diggers' sacrifices honoured on Remembrance Day HMAS Ballarat sailors removed as Defence investigates after sexual assault claims Gillard urges Parliament to keep price on carbon ABBA considering possible reunion Premier League: Robin Van Persie goal gives Manchester United vital 1-0 win over Arsenal 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 » Queen leads Britain in Remembrance Sunday services Queen Elizabeth II has led Britain in paying tribute to its war dead as the country fell silent on Remembrance Sunday. More » What do we know about Australia's Unknown Soldier? Expat Filipinos seek to help typhoon-hit family Diggers' sacrifices honoured on Remembrance Day Post offices under pressure as parcel business rises ABBA considering possible reunion Map: What voters in every seat think about key issues Vote Compass explorer: What Australians think about the big political issues CHOGM boycott: Indian PM confirms he will not attend Sri Lanka summit Van Persie fires United to win over Arsenal World More World » Queen leads Britain in Remembrance Sunday services Queen Elizabeth II has led Britain in paying tribute to its war dead as the country fell silent on Remembrance Sunday. More » ABBA considering possible reunion CHOGM boycott: Indian PM confirms he will not attend Sri Lanka summit Van Persie fires United to win over Arsenal Iran's president vows to preserve nuclear rights Thousands feared dead in Philippines as Vietnam braces for 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 » Post offices under pressure as parcel business rises Australia Post franchisees say their businesses are under pressure to survive because of the small sum they are paid to sort and deliver parcels. More » CHOGM boycott: Indian PM confirms he will not attend Sri Lanka summit Iran's president vows to preserve nuclear rights Gillard urges Parliament to keep price on carbon Greens Senator Lee Rhiannon detained in Sri Lanka Sport More Sport » Van Persie fires United to win over Arsenal A Robin Van Persie goal has given Manchester United a 1-0 win over his old side Arsenal at Old Trafford. More » Scott wins PGA title at Royal Pines Nadal overpowers Federer to reach World Tour final Test trio rested from Shield duties Marquez crowned youngest world MotoGP champion Super-sub Yeboah wins it for Brisbane 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 » Gillard urges Parliament to keep price on carbon Former prime minister Julia Gillard has used a speech in Melbourne to urge Parliament to keep the price on carbon. More » Shark attack survivor stirs fascination with great whites 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 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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