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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 07 Dec, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Mandela's life celebrated in South Africa ahead of week of mourning By Africa correspondent Ginny Stein, wires South Africans are celebrating the life of Nelson Mandela, as the country prepares for a national week of mourning. Thousands of people have gathered in front of the former president's Johannesburg home where a candlelit vigil is being held. President Jacob Zuma declared Sunday as an official day of prayer and a service of national mourning is being held in a 90,000-seat stadium on Tuesday. Prime Minister Tony Abbott will travel to South Africa next week to join the memorial services, and has asked Opposition Leader Bill Shorten to join him. More » The Ashes: Second Test, Australia v England day three at the Adelaide Oval live blog Spill at NT uranium mine near Kakadu First Australian same-sex marriages take place China and Australia dispute over East China Sea escalates Mothers make emotional appeal for missing daughters World Cup 2014: Socceroos handed tough draw, with Spain, Netherlands and Chile in Group B More Analysis » Mandela, Madiba, father of a nation The shame of apartheid confronted me soon after my arrival. The tension in the air was palpable. It felt as if South Africa was on the edge of a revolution - it was. All the while, despite being locked away in prison, Nelson Mandela was everywhere; a living presence; a constant in the conversations of black South Africans and white activists. Defined by his commitment to end the evil of apartheid, he became a symbol of good. He was a leader, along with the Dalai Lama, for whom rightful adulation was his natural companion. More » Vale Nelson Mandela: a man of heroic compromise Sharing South Africa's hero with the world Money for nothing in Gonski backflip Free Mandela: the song that danced its way into history Australian entitlement is in for a great shock Canberra's key party relationships: it's complicated Playing God on asylum seekers is unacceptable Would a 'spy code' with Indonesia really work? A maiden speech for our times Just In More Just In » Religious celebrant feels privileged to perform same-sex marriage in ACT By Adrienne Francis A former Anglican priest and Uniting Church Minister is the only religious celebrant who can legally perform same-sex marriages in the ACT. More » Bob Dylan's guitar sold in auction for more than $1 million Suspected thieves detained and treated for radiation poisoning Prominent businessman and wife killed in India car crash Your say: World Cup draw North Korea deports American war veteran for 'humanitarian' reasons Jetstar's future at Avalon Airport uncertain Prime Minister cracks down on travel expenses with strict new approval guidelines Mothers make emotional appeal for missing daughters First Australian same-sex marriages take place World More World » Bob Dylan's guitar sold in auction for more than $1 million An electric guitar once owned by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan has been sold for a record-breaking $1.06 million. More » Suspected thieves detained and treated for radiation poisoning North Korea deports American war veteran for 'humanitarian' reasons Mandela's life celebrated in South Africa ahead of week of mourning Monday deadline to topple Thai government South Africa mourns Nelson Mandela Business More Business » Jetstar's future at Avalon Airport uncertain By Cameron Best Jetstar's revelation the airline is reconsidering its future at Avalon Airport near Geelong has set alarm bells ringing, with the regional city's future prosperity on the line. Geelong Mayor Darryn Lyons and Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson have issued a plea to Jetstar for a 12-month reprieve on any decision about its future at Avalon. Avalon has been considered a key component to Geelong's future prosperity as a transport and logistics hub and international terminal. More » Macfarlane wants Holden closure source revealed Qantas credit rating downgraded to 'junk' status Coles, Woolworths agree to stop heavy fuel discounting Politics More Politics » China and Australia dispute over East China Sea escalates By China correspondent Stephen McDonell The Chinese and Australian Foreign Ministers trade more diplomatic blows during talks in Beijing, as their row over the East China Sea escalates More » Mandela's life celebrated in South Africa ahead of week of mourning South Africa mourns Nelson Mandela Australia won't stop intelligence gathering: Indonesia Keelty says lax standards to blame for missing votes Sport More Sport » Second Ashes Test Day Three: live blog Mitchell Johnson claimed seven wickets as Australia bowled England out for 172 on day three in Adelaide. More » Socceroos draw Spain, Netherlands, Chile in Cup Australia's World Cup draw forces check of expectations Clarke continues to pile on runs as skipper Tiger takes control with a 62 at Sherwood Berisha double leads Roar to win Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Amazon's drone delivery plan sparks privacy debate in US By North America correspondent Ben Knight Amazon's proposal to use drone vehicles to make deliveries has caused significant debate in the United States. Some citizens see potential for drones to expand business capabilities and emergency services, whilst others are concerned about threats to privacy that an increased number of 'eyes in the sky' might pose. More » Chinese students 'driven by competition' SpaceX puts satellite into orbit Australian students slipping behind in maths, reading: OECD report ACCC rejects complaints over nano-free sunscreen Environment More Environment » Abbott hits YouTube to ramp up pressure on Labor over carbon tax By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths, staff Prime Minister Tony Abbott has taken to YouTube in a bid to up the ante on Labor to axe the carbon tax. Legislation to repeal the scheme is set for debate in the Senate this week but the bills are headed for defeat at the hands of the Opposition and the Greens. Mr Abbott continues to push his assertion that abolishing the carbon price will save householders hundreds of dollars. "You could do a lot with $550. That's what every Australian household on average will get from the abolition of the carbon tax," he said in the video. "It would be the best possible Christmas present for the Australian people." Labor insists it will only agree to abolish the tax if it is replaced with an emissions trading scheme and not the Coalition's Direct Action policy. More » Somerset koalas give scientists hope Clean Energy Finance Corp warns shutdown will hit budget Kiribati man fails to become first climate change refugee Captive-bred Tasmanian devils thriving on island haven 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. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. 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