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Top Stories 'Relentless character assassination': Pell to take leave to fight charges Cardinal George Pell is returning to Australia to fight historical sexual assault charges laid by Victoria Police, as he again rejects the allegations and claims he is the victim of "relentless character assassination". The charging of George Pell and what it means for the Church in Australia The charging of Cardinal George Pell has made headlines around the world because of his standing at the Vatican, but it also poses fundamental questions about the future of the Catholic Church in Australia, Paul Kennedy writes. 'Beneath the dignity of your office': Republicans blast Trump's latest Twitter spree The US President is under fire from within his own party after he attacked the hosts of MSNBC's Morning Joe, calling male host Joe Scarborough "psycho" and female host Mika Brzezinski "crazy" and "low IQ", saying she was "bleeding badly from a facelift". Keyboard soldiers to join front line of defence as Australia invests in cyber warfare A new military 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. George Pell charges: The view from the Vatican Cardinal George Pell said he would return to Australia to face charges over historical sexual assault allegations — Noel Debien looks at Pope Francis and the Vatican's reaction. Major super changes set to take effect Several key superannuation changes from last year's budget take effect this Saturday, meaning you are rapidly running out of time if you have not yet complied with the new rules. 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. Australians have never been wealthier, ABS data suggests Official data released today shows Australians, on the whole, have never been wealthier — but welfare groups say the figures highlight a growing divide between social classes across the nation. Australian cricket's D-day has arrived At midnight, almost 230 cricketers around the country will be out of contract. What will the cricket world look like if a last-minute deal is not reached? Blind recruitment trial to boost gender equality failing: study Originally seen as an alternative to gender quotas, blind recruitment was touted as having a major positive impact on diversity — but a major study finds the trial may actually be having a negative impact on gender equality in the workplace. 'I left worse than I went in': Mental health patient describes wait for bed in RHH For mental health sufferer Gary, the 19-hour wait to get a bed on Royal Hobart Hospital's mental health ward reduced him to "a mess". Communities losing ground in war against liquor giants: experts Large liquor stores are being built in many communities despite strong local opposition, experts say, with new research showing the courts are finding in favour of the alcohol industry in more than 75 per cent of cases opposing the construction of new warehouses. Teenagers' porn use on the rise, research says More Australian teens are viewing porn and doing so at a younger age than ever before, according to new research that identifies a link between pornography, mental health problems and becoming sexually active at a younger age. Former executives face court as Fukushima nuclear disaster trial begins Three former executives of the Tokyo Electric Power Company, known as TEPCO, will face trial today over their roles in the disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in March 2011. Carp herpes project could lead to potentially deadly 'blackwater' problem There are fears the mass-culling of carp, using a specially designed herpes virus, could cause further problems for native fish due to the large number of decomposing bodies. Richard Hinds: Australia appears to have already forgotten the pain of dealing with FIFA The FFA is desperate to convince us that it has cleaned house and also that FIFA will play fair with the 2023 Women's World Cup bid. But the stench remains from the 2022 men's debacle, writes Richard Hinds. Sydney Catholic Archdiocese won't pay Pell's legal bills: Archbishop The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney says it will not pay its former archbishop Cardinal George Pell's legal costs as he returns to Australia to face historical charges of alleged sexual assault. Eels escape with golden-point win over Bulldogs Parramatta surrenders a 10-point half-time lead, but Mitchell Moses steps up in extra time to steal a 13-12 win over the Bulldogs. 'I'm going to win this fight': Horn rallies Brisbane crowd ahead of Pacquiao bout Home-town hopeful Jeff Horn has just one thing on his mind: following through on his plan to beat Manny Pacquiao and clinch the WBO welterweight title in Sunday's Battle of Brisbane. 'It just looked like confetti': The mission to restore Australia's first flag Australia's first ever flag, which lay forgotten and in pieces for almost a century at Newcastle Cathedral, is revealed after a painstaking 18-month restoration. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Australia's 'no-go' nuclear mindset is Abbott's biggest regret as PM By national affairs correspondent Greg Jennett The charging of George Pell and what it means for the Church in Australia By Paul Kennedy Arise ye workers from ye slumber, urges RBA boss By Stephen Long Why do politicians get away with peddling porkies and 'alternative facts'? By Emma Alberici World • Gay MP confident Germany's set to adopt same-sex marriage • Death penalty won't be sought for alleged Bali bombing plotter: US official • US visa applicants require 'close' family ties under Trump's revised travel ban Australia • Teenagers' porn use on the rise, research says • Richard Hinds: Australia appears to have already forgotten the pain of dealing with FIFA • Communities losing ground in war against liquor giants: experts Business • Interest-only loans now make no financial sense: Macquarie • Rio Tinto's NSW coal mines taken over by China-backed company • Domain and realestate.com.au enter mortgage broking business Politics • 'Beneath the dignity of your office': Republicans blast Trump's latest Twitter spree • Indigenous representative body must be 'frank and fearless' • US-Australia wargames begin with assurance alliance is 'more important than ever' Sport • Richard Hinds: Australia appears to have already forgotten the pain of dealing with FIFA • Bachar Houli's ban doubled after AFL appeal finds Turnbull, Aly comments irrelevant • Australian cricket's D-day has arrived Entertainment • Luke Skywalker faces Darth Vader in online Yahtzee battle • 'Serial killer whisperer' plays dangerous game of cat and mouse • Cockie drummers beat a regular rhythm to catch a mate 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 • Decline in biodiversity as climate change increases ice-free areas on Antarctica • Cockie drummers beat a regular rhythm to catch a mate • 'Alarming' cyber security failures 'leaving Immigration Department vulnerable' 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. 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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