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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 08 Dec, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Bowen flags government stake as option for Qantas Opposition treasury spokesman Chris Bowen says Qantas is too important to the Australian economy to fail and the Government must consider all options to help the struggling airline. Standard and Poor's cut the airline's credit rating to junk status a day after it announced it will cut 1,000 jobs and reported a half-year loss of up to $300 million. It is understood the airline has flagged several ways the Government could assist it, including a Commonwealth guarantee on its debt. Prime Minister Tony Abbott has told the airline not to expect a handout, but Mr Bowen says the Government should consider taking a "small stake" in the airline. "That is one of the options on the table that we'd look at constructively," he said. More » The Ashes: Second Test, Australia v England day four at the Adelaide Oval live blog Lawyer vows legal fight after ASIO cancels passports 'over jihad war fears' Greens call for Ranger uranium mine closure Divisions emerge within Coalition over car industry Mandela's family speaks of 'grave sadness' after losing leader Zoo celebrate birth of elephant days after death of Sanook 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 » Chinese boats enter disputed waters The Japanese coastguard says three Chinese ships have sailed through disputed waters off Tokyo-controlled islands in the East China Sea. More » Julie Bishop pledges $10m more in aid for Philippines Lawyer vows legal fight after ASIO cancels passports 'over jihad war fears' NT police search for group missing in tinnie in Arnhem Land Missing NSW schoolgirls found at train station Bowen flags government stake as option for Qantas Man falls to death from Gold Coast holiday high-rise Zoo celebrate birth of elephant days after death of Sanook Second Ashes Test Day Four: live blog Mandela's family speaks of 'grave sadness' after losing leader World More World » Chinese boats enter disputed waters The Japanese coastguard says three Chinese ships have sailed through disputed waters off Tokyo-controlled islands in the East China Sea. More » Mandela's family speaks of 'grave sadness' after losing leader Czech PM caught saying he hopes to shun Mandela's funeral Egypt appeals court releases 21 pro-Morsi female protesters Mandela funeral cortege to process through Pretoria Bangkok barricades to stop protest 'judgement day' Business More Business » Divisions emerge within Coalition over car industry By Eliza Borrello and Chris Uhlmann With Holden's future hanging in the balance, deep divisions are emerging inside the Federal Government over taxpayer subsidies for the car industry. Senior federal ministers believe a decision has been made for Holden to exit Australia, but Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane refutes the claims. The ABC can now reveal an internal brawl was sparked in the early weeks of the new Government when, in an interview with News Corp, Mr Macfarlane flagged "arm wrestling" the Treasurer over more money for the industry. It outraged Cabinet colleagues who said he had turned the heat off Holden and back on the Government. More » Bowen flags government stake as option for Qantas WTO achieves historic trade deal in Bali Jetstar's future at Avalon Airport uncertain Politics More Politics » Mandela's family speaks of 'grave sadness' after losing leader By Sally Sara in Johannesburg, wires Nelson Mandela's family has released its first official statement since the death of the former South African president expressing their "grave sadness". More » Palmer Party Qld leader apologises for 'bogan' Tasmania comment Japanese whaling fleet preparing to leave Japan: Sea Shepherd Divisions emerge within Coalition over car industry Bishop downplays diplomatic spat with China over air defence zone Sport More Sport » Second Ashes Test Day Four: live blog Peter Siddle removed Kevin Pietersen midway through the second session as England looked to defy Australia on day four. More » Work still to be done for Australia Bika retains WBC super-middleweight title in draw Whincup, Lowndes miss front row for V8 finale United's slide continues, Chelsea crashes at Stoke Hockeyroos into World League final after 3-0 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 » Japanese whaling fleet preparing to leave Japan: Sea Shepherd Anti-whaling activists are stepping up pressure on the Federal Government to send an Australian customs vessel to the Southern Ocean this summer. More » Abbott hits YouTube to ramp up pressure on Labor over carbon tax Somerset koalas give scientists hope Clean Energy Finance Corp warns shutdown will hit budget Kiribati man fails to become first climate change refugee 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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