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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 27 Dec, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Boxing Day Test, day two: live blog Australia reached tea at 3 for 96, with Chris Rogers notching up his third half-century of the series. More » Victorians warned of high bushfire risk over the weekend Childcare provider rejects Government request to return funding Cyclist killed in hit-and-run at Lower Inman Valley south of Adelaide Scores hurt as piranhas attack in Argentina Perpetual Loyal seizes Sydney to Hobart lead More Analysis » 2013 in politics: the power of three From three-word slogans to triple backflips, the number three dominated the year in politics, most notably in the power struggle between Julia Gillard, Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott. While Rudd was successful in taking revenge on his deputy-turned-nemesis, his quest to become a thrice-anointed prime minister was undone by voter concern about Labor unity, competency and values. But while Tony Abbott won the election convincingly, his own days may well be numbered unless he delivers the competent government he promised. More » Summers of our content Australia's love affair with the jewel sea A time to be thankful for the market economy (really) Revisiting the Jesus meme Tony Abbott's blame game can't last forever The sticky residues of Christian faith Ben Pobjie's tips for maintaining Christmas harmony The Coalition is a victim of its own rhetoric The age of internet empires Just In More Just In » Artwork inspires Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks A self-portrait by artist Reg Mombassa will light up during this year's Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks display. More » Victorians warned of high bushfire risk over the weekend China should retaliate for Japan PM shrine visit: local media Taxi driver fined for crashing into Sydney bank Australian shares rise in quiet post-Christmas trade Cyclist killed in hit-and-run south of Adelaide Philippines authorities seize drugs from one of Mexico's most powerful cartels 29 killed in Thailand bus accident Childcare provider rejects Government request to return funding Body of canoeist found in dam in southern NSW World More World » China should retaliate for Japan PM shrine visit: local media Chinese state media calls on government to take action over Japanese PM's visit to the controversial Yasukuni war shrine. More » Philippines authorities seize drugs from one of Mexico's most powerful cartels 29 killed in Thailand bus accident Ukraine protesters condemn bashing of journalist UN reinforcements in South Sudan due in 48 hours US sends Hellfire missiles and drones to Iraq amid violence Business More Business » Boxing Day sales beat retailers' expectations An estimated $2 billion went through the tills in yesterday's Boxing Day sales, beating retailers' predictions. More » Australian shares rise in quiet post-Christmas trade Business concerns over new bullying laws set to take effect Concern voiced about exploitation of young workers Privacy concerns over new credit card reporting rules Politics More Politics » China should retaliate for Japan PM shrine visit: local media Chinese state media calls on government to take action over Japanese PM's visit to the controversial Yasukuni war shrine. More » Childcare provider rejects Government request to return funding Palmer accused of breaking promise to reveal Muir vote deal Ukraine protesters condemn bashing of journalist UN reinforcements in South Sudan due in 48 hours Sport More Sport » Boxing Day Test, day two: live blog Australia reached tea at 3 for 96, with Chris Rogers notching up his third half-century of the series. More » Wild Oats XI back in front in Bass Strait O'Keeffe calls stumps on Grandstand commentary Arsenal go top as Manchester City beats Liverpool Scorchers pull off unlikely BBL win over Renegades Petratos hat-trick helps Roar to win Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Icebreaking ships to reach trapped Antarctic ship today By Alison Caldwell Passengers and crew onboard a ship stuck in Antarctic ice for more than two days plan to continue their expedition after being freed later today. More » UK weather office set to offer space forecasts Astronauts step out on Christmas Eve spacewalk Terminally ill daughter inspires new hospital technology 15 animal stories from 2013 you may have missed Environment More Environment » Greenpeace activist Colin Russell expected home before new year Tasmanian Greenpeace activist Colin Russell could leave Russia as early as tomorrow. About half of the 30 activists detained over a September protest against Arctic oil drilling have been granted exit visas. The remaining protesters, including Mr Russell, are expecting their visas to be stamped later today. Greenpeace's James Lorenz says he could be celebrating New Years Eve back in Woodbridge. More » The year that was: Fact, fiction and everything in between Nyrstar given five years to upgrade smelter Fact File: Protecting people from shark attacks Can governments protect people from killer sharks? 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