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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 09 Nov, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Vietnam on alert for Super Typhoon Haiyan By Southeast Asia correspondent Zoe Daniel, Sarah Dingle and Shirley Escalante in Manila, and staff The world's strongest storm of the year has left the central Philippines, leaving behind widespread damage that will take days to assess. Super Typhoon Haiyan, known as Yolanda in the Philippines, smashed into the nation's central islands and provinces packing sustained winds of up to 315 kilometres per hour. At least three people have been killed with communications and power down in several of the worst-hit provinces. "We've heard reports of storm surges as high as the second storey of houses," the UN's David Carden said. Both China and Vietnam are on now on alert with landfall expected near Hue in central Vietnam around lunchtime local time on Sunday. More » ADFA cadet sacked over Skype sex scandal WA Senate result came down to just one vote New report predicts $10 billion deficit blowout Rebels bikie member charged with sexual assault of teen Public sector told not to renew contract workers' jobs Diplomats rush to Geneva amid hopes of Iran nuclear deal 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 » Scott sizzles at Australian PGA then snoozes Adam Scott took the half-way lead of the Australian PGA Championship before showing off his Masters jacket to fans. More » ADFA cadet sacked over Skype sex scandal New report predicts $10 billion deficit blowout US adds 200,000 jobs despite government shutdown Vietnam on alert for Super Typhoon Haiyan Egypt to hold fresh elections in February or March Rebels bikie member charged with sexual assault of teen Diplomats rush to Geneva amid hopes of Iran nuclear deal WSW goes top with 1-0 win over Melbourne Heart Instagram cracks down on online illegal drug trade World More World » US adds 200,000 jobs despite government shutdown More than 200,000 jobs were created in the US last month despite the government shutdown. More » Vietnam on alert for Super Typhoon Haiyan Egypt to hold fresh elections in February or March Diplomats rush to Geneva amid hopes of Iran nuclear deal Instagram cracks down on online illegal drug trade Big storms compared: Typhoon Haiyan v Cyclone Yasi Business More Business » New report predicts $10 billion deficit blowout 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 » 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 Jobs outlook bleak even if Holden stays: union Politics More Politics » New report predicts $10 billion deficit blowout 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 » Egypt to hold fresh elections in February or March Diplomats rush to Geneva amid hopes of Iran nuclear deal US crime fighter praises tough Qld anti-bikie laws WA Senate result came down to just one vote Sport More Sport » WSW goes top with 1-0 win over Melbourne Heart Western Sydney roared past Brisbane at the top of the A-League table with a 1-0 victory of the struggling Heart. More » Scott sizzles at Australian PGA then snoozes Rogers in good form against Test team-mates Schofields to face off in Emirates Stakes Daley to stick with Pearce and Maloney as NSW halves Crow scoops top rowing award 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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