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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 14 Sep, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » Priest denies abuse allegation An Adelaide Catholic priest accused under parliamentary privilege of sexually abusing a man, now an Anglican archbishop, has spoken publicly for the first time to deny the allegation. Monsignor Ian Dempsey was named in the Senate last night by independent senator Nick Xenophon. Senator Xenophon said the Archbishop of the Traditional Anglican Communion, John Hepworth, alleged he was abused by the priest while studying in a Catholic seminary. More » Former judge to head media inquiry Abbott opens carbon debate First submarine memories resurface 15pc of Americans now living in poverty Man charged with setting girlfriend on fire Grieving community farewells 'beautiful' family Taliban fighters wreak havoc in Kabul Consumer confidence up despite gloomy outlook Campaign launched to save Roald Dahl's hut More Analysis » The irritating Mr Abbott Since replacing Malcolm Turnbull as Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott's tactics have contributed to Rudd's destruction, Gillard's near defeat and the Government's dire position today. He's the politician who defies expectations and conventions. He's the man who put opposition into the Opposition. And he continuously refuses to play the game the way the political and media classes expect. More » An inquiry that ignores media ownership is pointless Australia's Future Fund: a complex beast of good and bad Believe the hype: Cairo is bigger than Berlin Unspoken truth about Australia's 'Clean Energy Future' Blurred visions blind to the horror A brief glance at education funding Policy principles: avoid the perception, stick with the facts Abbott has nothing to fear, but nothing to fear itself Prime ministerial musical chairs Just In More Just In » Priest denies abuse allegation An Adelaide Catholic priest accused under parliamentary privilege of sexually abusing a man, now an Anglican archbishop, has spoken publicly for the first time to deny the allegation. Monsignor Ian Dempsey was named in the Senate last night by independent senator Nick Xenophon. Senator Xenophon said the Archbishop of the Traditional Anglican Communion, John Hepworth, alleged he was abused by the priest while studying in a Catholic seminary. More » Gunns accepts $23m compo deal Brother weeps as accused triple killer appears First submarine memories resurface Former judge to head media inquiry Consumer confidence up despite gloomy outlook Grieving community farewells 'beautiful' family Campaign launched to save Roald Dahl's hut Cop says Williams was nervous about helping police No jail for teen who drove into group during brawl World More World » Taliban gunmen launch assault in Kabul Sally Sara reports from Kabul, where Taliban gunmen launched coordinated attacks on the US embassy and NATO headquarters. More » Turkish PM throws weight behind Arab cause Nine dead, scores hurt in commuter train smash James Murdoch recalled to give hacking evidence Libyans promised a democratic future JFK joked about assassination: Jackie Business More Business » Consumer confidence up despite gloomy outlook The latest survey of consumer sentiment shows optimism grew in September despite ongoing share market volatility. More » Report gives hope for two-speed economy Europe shares rally after 2-year low Toyota claims strike threatens future Politics More Politics » Gunns accepts $23m compo deal The Tasmanian timber company, Gunns, has reached an agreement with the State Government on compensation. Gunns has formally accepted an offer of $23 million to buy back native timber rights. State-owned Forestry Tasmania will also be paid $11.5 million to settle a dispute over debt allegedly owed to Gunns. More » Former judge to head media inquiry Abbott opens carbon debate Jet-setting Rudd gets back to work 15pc of Americans now living in poverty Sport More Sport » 'Boofhead' Cooper told to shut it Former Wallabies captain Nick Farr-Jones has labelled Quade Cooper a 'boofhead' for constantly baiting All Blacks captain Richie McCaw, saying his antics only increase New Zealand's motivation. More » I'm primarily an opener: Watson Broncos shrug off Hodges concern Samoa opens World Cup account Former Demons skipper joins Giants Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Virtual cosmonauts break isolation record Stephanie Smail The six participants in a project simulating the long journey to Mars have set a record for the longest time away from the natural world. More » New dads have lower testosterone: study NASA launches twin satellites to map Moon's core Apple wins key patent case against Samsung Fossil finds may rewrite human history Environment More Environment » PM introduces carbon price legislation Jeremy Thompson Julia Gillard introduces the carbon price legislation to Parliament, saying it will cut carbon pollution while growing the economy. 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