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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 07 Apr, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Robert Hughes found guilty of sexually abusing girls in 1980s Former Hey Dad! star Robert Hughes has been found guilty of nine of 11 charges of sexually assaulting young girls in the 1980s. A jury delivered its verdict after a trial lasting almost six weeks at Sydney's Downing Centre District Court. Hughes had pleaded not guilty to 11 charges that he either sexually or indecently assaulted five girls between 1985 and 1990. The victims were aged between seven and 15 at the time. The jury has been directed to again retire and deliberate on the remaining charges. Hughes yelled "I am innocent" after hearing the verdict. He will be sentenced at a later date. More » Ocean Shield detects signals in search for MH370 Campbell Newman 'asked for $5k donation to meet with AWH' Hollywood actor Mickey Rooney dead at 93: reports Rio Tinto's bid to expand Warkworth open cut coal mine near Bulga rejected by Supreme Court Labor Senator slams party's 'disastrous' WA election performance Australia set to sign free trade deal with Japan More Analysis » Whaling verdict a victory for international law The dispute over Japanese whaling was prolonged and messy. There have been blandishments, bellicosity, bluff and brinkmanship. But in the end the issue was resolved not through some kind of power play or showdown, or even through the wiles of diplomacy - although these played their part. Ultimately, it was resolved through the parties submitting to the rule of law. And if global civilisation means anything, it means this. More » A left-field take on rights and responsibilities Heard the one about the bankers and the inquiry? Shorten must break the union stranglehold Japan has bigger problems than an end to whaling Putting the ADF succession plan under scrutiny Making heads or tails of Australia's economic strategy Early intervention saves money (just give it time) Sorry WA, the Senate revote won't change much Caving to insidious Chinese censorship Just In More Just In » February tourism arrivals hit record, annual growth best in 13 years By business reporter Michael Janda Last year's falls in the Australian dollar appear to have boosted tourist arrivals into the nation. More » Robert Hughes found guilty of sexually abusing girls in 1980s Ocean Shield detects signals in search for MH370 AFP admits it 'jumped the gun' over Channel Seven search warrant Hollywood actor Mickey Rooney dead at 93: reports Campbell Newman 'asked for $5k donation to meet with AWH' Australia set to sign free trade deal with Japan Prince George arrives in NZ on first official tour Oxycodone: The factors behind Australians' increasing use of 'hillbilly heroin' Several injured after car crashes into Gold Coast hospital World More World » Hollywood actor Mickey Rooney dead at 93: reports Actor Mickey Rooney, the pint-sized screen dynamo of the 1930s and 1940s best known for his boy-next-door role in the Andy Hardy movies, has died aged 93, celebrity website TMZ reported. More » Nameless: Reflecting on the Rwandan genocide Floods leave thousands in Solomons evacuation centres McFadden takes the reins at Warriors as Elliott moves on 29 dead in Syria in reported premature car bomb blast Jones books Masters berth with Houston Open win Business More Business » Australia set to sign free trade deal with Japan By political correspondent Mark Simkin Japan and Australia are set to announce a historic free trade deal, as Tony Abbott leads a week-long trade delegation to the country. More » February tourism arrivals hit record, annual growth best in 13 years Rising job ads provide further evidence of labour market turnaround Wesfarmers sells insurance broking unit for $1b to US firm Coles to correct video and cartoon on dollar-per-litre milk Rio Tinto's bid to expand Warkworth coal mine rejected by Supreme Court Politics More Politics » Australia set to sign free trade deal with Japan By political correspondent Mark Simkin Japan and Australia are set to announce a historic free trade deal, as Tony Abbott leads a week-long trade delegation to the country. More » $1b lost in unpaid student loan debts: report Labor Senator slams party's 'disastrous' WA election performance Bomb destroys Afghan election truck, killing three Shorten urges changes to ALP member rules, leadership selection Sport More Sport » McFadden takes the reins at Warriors as Elliott moves on Warriors acting head coach Andrew McFadden says he is shocked to be taking over from Matt Elliott after just five games of the 2014 NRL season. More » Jones books Masters berth with Houston Open win Cup winner Fiorente set to retire after injury Bombers' blowout Blues' worst loss ever: Jamison Scott not ready to return Masters green jacket Southern Stars clinch World Twenty20 title Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Second study from UQ research pair retracted after misconduct probe By Elise Worthington An international journal has retracted a study by two former University of Queensland researchers after statistical problems were found with the data. More » Novartis removes top Japanese executives over drug trial scandal MH370 search: 8 things you might not know about black boxes Researchers claim breakthrough in tackling HIV How a British satellite plotted MH370's route Environment More Environment » Japanese retailer to stop selling whale meat One of Japan's biggest online retailers has announced it will stop selling whale meat. More » Queensland Government under fire over land clearing permits Captive breeding program hopes to help weta's battle for survival Clive Palmer and Ross Garnaut debate carbon tax ahead of WA Senate election Bob Brown steps down as Sea Shepherd chairman 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. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. 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