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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 04 Sep, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » Legal advice rules out offshore processing: Bowen The Federal Government says it has received more legal advice which it says rules out offshore processing of asylum seekers.More » Pearson claims world title Rebuilding lives after Gaddafi Russian bears make a comeback New dads to get paid parental leave Man charged with murder after party fight Renovations spark 'third wave' of asbestos cases Files detail CIA's cooperation with Libya Grim search underway for Chile crash victims Happy Feet finally set free More Analysis » Without the Malaysian Solution, there's no refuge in sight By Andrew Elder As the High Court has said nuh-uh to Malaysia and Nauru, there are now two courses of action open to the Federal Government as it tries to reinvigorate its asylum seeker policy. First and foremost is to process asylum applications in Australia. The second is to station more DIAC staff at embassies in countries from which asylum seekers come. One thing's for certain though; the Government's in some pretty deep water with this issue and there's no refuge in sight.More » The Arndt of sex Teen spirit, Gen X and expensive shoes Conversations: Policy-making media and climate change Labor should go for broke on asylum seeker policy Clubs Australia hits a new low Is 'wind turbine syndrome' mass hysteria? Loathe them or loathe them, Collingwood are no underdogs A fantasy debate, disdainful of basic facts Communications regulation is a dog's breakfast World More World » Rebuilding lives after Gaddafi ABC News Local rebel commander Mustafa Rubaa has taken ABC correspondent Michael Vincent back to his family home in Brega to survey the destruction left behind by Libyan forces.More » Grim search underway for Chile crash victims Files detail CIA's cooperation with Libya Cuban defence minister dead at 75 Released cables a 'disturbing development' Australia can lead on human rights: Ban Ki-moon Vatican admits failures over abuse scandal Turkey suspends Israeli ties over flotilla report row Field of Honour marks 9/11 Burning Man Festival, Nevada Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Scientists identify 'thinness' genes Scientists have discovered a genetic cause of extreme thinness that can lead to a syndrome in children called "failure to thrive," according to a new study.More » NASA fears losing vacant space station Asteroid impacts may spread life to other planets Asteroid skin examined for first time Neanderthal sex 'gave humans immune boost' Environment More Environment » Greens say water authority knew of contamination The New South Wales Greens say Hunter Water knew about a lead contamination case months before it acted.More » Guitar-maker denies 'smuggling' after US raid Coalition's climate plan will cost double: Treasury Daryl Hannah arrested in White House protest Up to 180 turbines for SA wind farm About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at omsstraffic.4321@blogger.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. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2011 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters