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Top Stories Penalty rates to be reduced for hospitality, retail workers Workers in the hospitality, retail and fast-food industries will be paid less for working on Sundays and on public holidays after the Fair Work Commission decided to cut penalty rates today. Why the penalty rate decision flags the start of a new political fight With the Fair Work Commission's long-awaited decision on weekend penalty rates handed down, a fierce political fight is reignited between Labor and the Coalition. Australia Post CEO Ahmed Fahour resigns after salary furore Australia Post director Ahmed Fahour resigns just weeks after his $5.6 million was revealed by a Senate committee, which dismissed calls for it to be concealed from the public. Catholic Church's response to child sexual abuse was 'criminally negligent' The Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher, tells a royal commission the response by Catholic Church leaders to allegations of child sexual abuse amounted to "criminal negligence". Power retailers pay $130m in penalties rather than meet RET requirements Electricity retailers ERM Power and Alinta Energy opt to pay more than $130 million in penalties, rather than meeting their renewable energy obligations, raising fresh questions about the Renewable Energy Target. Former treasury head Ken Henry attacks political system Former federal treasury head Ken Henry lashes out at the political and media dysfunction that he says has led to reform paralysis, saying over the last decade almost every major infrastructure project had turned into a fight. Wife killer Gerard Baden-Clay not entitled to any of Allison's estate, court rules Allison Baden-Clay's former husband Gerard Baden-Clay will not get any of her money and her father Geoff Dickie has been made executor of her estate, the Supreme Court rules. Live: Warner out, Renshaw off ill in first Test Australia's batsmen are under the pump as the first Test against India gets underway in Pune. Follow the action in our live blog. Wanderers handed heavy fine for banner incident Western Sydney Wanderers are fined $20,000 after being found guilty by Football Federation Australia of bringing the game into disrepute after their fans had displayed an offensive banner during its match against Sydney FC. 'Game-changing' stroke helmet could help doctors save lives: experts A portable helmet being trialled by Australian paramedics that uses microwave technology to quickly diagnose a suspected stroke could help doctors save lives and intervene before major brain damage occurs. Trump revokes guidelines on transgender bathrooms in schools President Donald Trump's administration revokes landmark guidance issued to public schools in defence of transgender student rights, reversing course on a signature initiative of former Democratic president Barack Obama. Scientists discover seven Earth-sized planets orbiting nearby star Seven Earth-sized planets, some of which fall within the Goldilocks zone and could harbour life, have been discovered orbiting a dwarf star in our own galactic neighbourhood. Dutton backtracks on 'people swap' remarks over US deal Immigration Minister Peter Dutton backtracks on his comments on the refugee resettlement deals between Australia and the US, saying he has "been clear that it's not a people swap". Swim school criticised over 'hours of crying, screaming and gagging' sounds The owner of a Wollongong swim school that has been criticised for putting children in traumatic situations says her techniques are safe, appropriate and focus on teaching skills needed to avoid drowning. Coral bleaching on Great Barrier Reef could be normal within 20 years As new evidence of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef emerges, scientists warn the temperatures that caused last year's devastating coral die-off will be commonplace within decades. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Analysis: Facts, figures and fakery claims litter WA campaign By Andrew O'Connor Turnbull's turnaround from pro-carbon price to anti-renewables By Stephen Long Why are Millennials worried about the future? By business reporter Carrington Clarke Is this the world's highest-paid post office boss? By political editor Chris Uhlmann Just In Victorian Government was 'not prepared' to accept power cuts to help NSW February 23, 2017 - 5:21 pm Trump's pro-oil and gas bias risks hurting Australia: analysts February 23, 2017 - 4:46 pm 'We're the pedo hunters', social media scam victim allegedly told February 23, 2017 - 4:43 pm World • North Korea blames Malaysia for Kim Jong-nam murder • Radioactive boars could cause supply issues for Czech Republic delicacy • Princess Diana's dresses go on display in London, 20 years after her death Business • Trump's pro-oil and gas bias risks hurting Australia: analysts • Penalty rates to be reduced for hospitality, retail workers • Former treasury head Ken Henry attacks political system Politics • Hope for Victoria's homeless with $1bn State Government fund • Labor vows to stop Sunday penalty rates cut • Australia Post CEO Ahmed Fahour resigns after salary furore Sport • Live: Warner out, Renshaw off ill in first Test • Horn's dream fight with Pacquiao 'not going to happen' • Wanderers handed heavy fine for banner incident Science and Tech • NASA scientists explain what's next after TRAPPIST-1 announcement • Solar power 'cheaper than fossil fuels in most capital cities' • Who are grinders and can they really live forever? Environment • Power retailers pay $130m in penalties rather than meet RET requirements • Solar power 'cheaper than fossil fuels in most capital cities' • In the era of Trump, how should conservatives fight climate change? 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 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. 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. Add or remove topics | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2017 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters