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Top Stories Probyn: Where will Abbott fit in a post-Turnbull Liberal Party? As Tony Abbott continues to turn up the heat on the Prime Minister, his potential role in a Liberal party without Malcolm Turnbull remains the most fascinating part of all, writes Andrew Probyn. Australia's cricketers to be unemployed as pay deal talks collapse Australia's elite cricketers will be officially unemployed tomorrow after a breakdown in talks to secure a new pay deal. 'Beneath the dignity of your office': Republicans blast Trump Twitter spree The US President is under fire from within his own party after he attacks MSNBC's Morning Joe team, calling male host Joe Scarborough "psycho" and female host Mika Brzezinski "crazy" and "low IQ", saying she was "bleeding badly from a facelift". How Italian media reacted to the charges against 'controversial kangaroo' George Pell The charges against George Pell over historical sexual offences are heavily covered in Italian media, with one news outlet also labelling Australia a "paradise of orcs" with a dubious record on sexual abuse. Victorian Liberals claim right faction stacking branches with Mormons and Catholics Liberals in Victoria claim the party's religious right is "actively recruiting" with Mormons and Catholics, which some fear could eventually lead to more conservative candidates winning pre-selection. Parcel bomber case trial jury discharged The trial of former TV presenter Roberto de Heredia, who was accused of sending a parcel bomb that exploded in the face of his friend, model and fitness trainer Brett Boyd, ends in a hung jury. Racist Instagram post will not affect Andrew Fifita, says Flanagan Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan says it is unacceptable that Andrew Fifita became the victim of an allegedly racist social media post from a Brisbane pub earlier this month, but says he's not concerned it will affect the Sharks forward's performance. Global drug ring 'used drones to counter police' before $30m haul seized An international drug syndicate used drones to conduct counter-surveillance on police before seven members were arrested in Melbourne over a $30 million shipment of cocaine from Panama, authorities say. Kebab shop owner jailed for bashing 15yo cleaner A kebab shop owner who held a teenage employee prisoner for 90 minutes and assaulted him passes out in a Brisbane court after being jailed for two-and-a-half years. Ballarat responds to 'momentous' charges against Pell The community of Ballarat prepares for a trial that is going to "rock people's worlds" but the court case provides a chance for healing, city leaders, abuse survivors and Catholics say after formal charges are laid against Cardinal George Pell. This fruit fly could cause $1 billion of damage to Australian crops, but scientists have a defence A species of fruit fly responsible for billions of dollars in damage to crops around the world could be stopped from wreaking similar damage in Australia by disrupting its sense of smell, scientists say. Sydney college found guilty of scamming students A private college in Sydney breached consumer law when it signed up thousands of students to loans without them knowing, a Federal Court rules. Young ex-servicemen 'twice as likely' to take their own life Young men who leave the Australian Defence Force before the age of 24 are twice as likely to take their own lives compared to other men of the same age, a 15-year study finds. Winter finally hits Tasmania as Australia braces for cold snap Tasmania welcomes the late arrival of winter, with snow falling and black ice forcing the closure of several roads, as the rest of the country braces for cold conditions over the weekend. Venus Williams caused fatal car crash: police report Tennis star Venus Williams caused a car crash earlier this month that led to the death of a passenger in another vehicle, according to a police report. 900 soldiers for new cyber battle force A new unit tasked with defending Australian military targets from cyber attacks and preparing its own assaults on foreign forces is set to launch in what has been described as one of the country's biggest shifts in defence strategy. Trying to magically make a big tax return appear? Today marks the end of the financial year. From travel to work clothes, mobile phones and charity raffle tickets, here's a reminder of what you can — and can't — claim. Salvos member jailed for child sex offences led 'double life' A former respected Salvation Army church member who used a rented unit to sexually abuse children is jailed for three and half years for a range of offences that took place over almost three decades. 'HIS idea not MINE': Tweet foreshadowed deadly YouTube stunt Just hours before a US woman was accused of fatally shooting her boyfriend in a failed YouTube video stunt, she posted on Twitter saying it would be "one of the most dangerous videos ever" and it was "HIS idea not MINE". Caught on camera: Mice menacing farmers, bait sales soar A major mouse bait retailer says sales are up almost 400 per cent in parts of Australia's southern cropping regions as farmers struggle to stay on top of an explosion in mice numbers. Dentists doing unnecessary 'drills and fills' for extra cash: insiders Dentists working for corporate clinics and health insurers are being incentivised to churn through patients — leading to unnecessary dental work and over-servicing, according to industry insiders. Hong Kong residents wary of future, 20 years after handover Twenty years ago this week Hong Kong was handed back from British to Chinese rule — but many locals and long-term residents are wary of what it has become, and fear for its future. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum 'Transaction costs' of deposing Abbott coming back to haunt PM: Grattan By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Vatican is standing by their man, but how long will support last? By Europe correspondent Lisa Millar Australia's 'no-go' nuclear mindset is Abbott's biggest regret as PM By national affairs correspondent Greg Jennett Arise ye workers from ye slumber, urges RBA boss By Stephen Long World • Port Moresby takes second run at poll plagued by scandal • Rodrigo Duterte finishes first year in office with high popularity • Iraq declares end of caliphate after capture of Mosul mosque Australia • Australia's cricketers to be unemployed as pay deal talks collapse • ASX enjoyed a strong financial year, but appears to be running out puff • Richmond coach wants AFL tribunal process streamlined after Houli saga Business • ASX enjoyed a strong financial year, but appears to be running out puff • ASX follows global markets down, dropping $20bn in value • Australians have never been wealthier, ABS data suggests Politics • Victorian Liberals claim right faction stacking branches with Mormons and Catholics • Probyn: Where will Abbott fit in a post-Turnbull Liberal Party? • 'Transaction costs' of deposing Abbott coming back to haunt PM: Grattan Sport • Australia's cricketers to be unemployed as pay deal talks collapse • Richmond coach wants AFL tribunal process streamlined after Houli saga • Venus Williams caused fatal car crash: police report Entertainment • Okja pits Tilda Swinton against giant CGI pig in action masterpiece • Luke Skywalker faces Darth Vader in online Yahtzee battle • 'Serial killer whisperer' plays dangerous game of cat and mouse Health • Communities losing ground in war against liquor giants: experts • National cancer screening register delayed by 'poor planning' • What happens if you don't remove a splinter? Science and Tech • This fruit fly could cause $1 billion of damage to Australian crops, but scientists have a defence • Caught on camera: Mice menacing farmers, bait sales soar • Decline in biodiversity as climate change increases ice-free areas on Antarctica Environment • As Menindee's lakes dry up, its tourism prospects do too • Decline in biodiversity as climate change increases ice-free areas on Antarctica • Broken Hill residents worry they'll foot the bill for $500m pipeline Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at bsamad2007.adnan@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. 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