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Top Stories Roosters to hold talks with NRL over possible Pearce sacking Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says the club and the NRL will discuss the possibility of sacking Mitchell Pearce, after the NSW Origin star was filmed simulating sex with a dog. Labor promises to fully fund Gonski Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says the Labor Party will fund the final two years of the Gonski school education changes. Boys' club a 'sitting duck' for paedophiles: ex-priest A disgraced former Anglican priest tells a child sexual abuse inquiry that a poorly managed boys' club is an easy target for paedophiles, and that the church's culture encourages offending. Pensioner shot body corporate manager to 'oust him and take over' A judge finds an 87-year-old Sydney man shot his body corporate manager, intending to murder him, but cannot be held criminally responsible due to mental illness. Teen plotted to pack kangaroo with explosives on Anzac Day, court hears A Melbourne teenager discussed painting a kangaroo with the Islamic State group's symbol, packing it with explosives and letting it loose on police as part of an alleged terror plot on Anzac Day, court documents allege. Sweden to expel up to 80,000 asylum seekers: Minister Sweden intends to expel up to 80,000 asylum seekers who arrived in 2015 and whose applications for asylum were rejected, Interior Minister Anders Ygeman says. Great Scott! DeLorean cars set for a comeback Always dreamed about owning a DeLorean? The iconic car immortalised by the Back to the Future franchise might be making a comeback. Jakarta subway on track to ease notorious traffic woes Tunnellers building Jakarta's first subway hit the halfway point of the crucial six-kilometre underground section, raising hopes the long-delayed $1.6 billion project might actually be completed. Australian ad campaign 'lifted the lid' on dangers of smoking An advertising campaign showing brains being sliced open, tar poured over lungs and fat squeezed out of an artery is praised by a leading academic for playing a major role in cutting teenage cigarette smoking rates. Nationals MPs at odds over same-sex marriage vote Two Nationals MPs use the same press conference to deliver differing messages on same-sex marriage, with Senator Bridget McKenzie declaring she will vote against regardless of the result of a plebiscite, and Michael McCormack saying the Government is not split on the issue. $25m economic plan unveiled for northern Adelaide beyond Holden A plan to bolster the economy of northern Adelaide after car maker Holden closes next year is backed with funding of more than $25 million from the South Australian Government. Mitcham in quotes: retirement, Olympic gold and cabaret Matthew Mitcham talks about his Olympic diving gold medal win in Beijing, retirement, homosexuality and life outside the pool. Trump steps up attacks with 'bimbo' tweet ahead of Fox News debate US presidential candidate Donald Trump escalates a fight with Fox News, using the word "bimbo" in a derogatory tweet about host Megyn Kelly after pulling out of a debate only days before the first nominating contest of the 2016 campaign. Dog who lost legs in lawnmower accident gets 3D-printed limb Romina the whippet, who lost both her front legs in a terrible accident with a lawnmower, is learning to walk again after receiving a new prosthetic limb thanks to advanced 3D printing technology. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum The SSM plebiscite isn't looking like a masterstroke now By Jeff Sparrow The gathering storm of the ideology wars By Michael Bradley Mitchell Pearce has reminded us that privacy is a thing of the past By Simon Tatz Slaves to the machine: Maybe the decline in iPhone sales growth is a good thing By Peter Lewis Just In Gurrumul cancels east coast tour because of ill-health January 28, 2016 - 4:51 pm Jakarta subway on track to ease notorious traffic woes January 28, 2016 - 4:49 pm Kerber into Australian Open final after beating Konta January 28, 2016 - 4:46 pm World • Principal killed while trying to save students from runaway bus • North Korea readying long-range missile launch soon: reports • Thailand's 'Luk Thep' doll fad draws mixed reactions Business • Terms of trade continue to plummet • McAleese Transport wins reprieve from bankers • Qube lobs $8.9b bid for Asciano, battles Brookfield offer Politics • Push to lift statute of limitations on NSW child abuse compensation claims • V/Line chief resigns after long rail delays, free travel extended • Sweden to expel up to 80,000 asylum seekers: Minister Sport • Roosters to hold talks with NRL over possible Pearce sacking • Williams overcomes Radwanska to move into Australian Open final • Kerber into Australian Open final after beating Konta Science and Tech • Dog who lost legs in lawnmower accident gets 3D-printed limb • Computer beats professional at 'most complex game ever' • Prominent scientist slams rapper's flat Earth claims Environment • Bush-loving tourists wanted for month-long nature stay • Melbourne air quality drops as Tasmanian bushfire smoke drifts • Sensors gave warnings months before Brazil dam burst: reports Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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