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Top Stories 'Relentless character assassination': Pell to take leave to fight charges Cardinal George Pell is granted leave by the Pope to fight historic sexual assault offences in Australia, as he again rejects the allegations and claims he is the victim of "relentless character assassination". 'I'm innocent': Here's what George Pell told the media in Rome Cardinal George Pell has spoken to reporters in Rome, where he once again strenuously denied all sexual assault allegations against him. Here's what he said. 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. 'I don't like bullies': White House correspondent defends attack on Trump administration White House correspondent Brian Karem defends telling a Trump spokeswoman she was "inflaming" tensions with the media, saying administration attacks on journalists are dangerous and will result in a reporter being assaulted. '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. 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. 'Embarrassed and sorry' Michelle Payne gets one-month racing ban Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne is banned from racing for a month after pleading guilty to taking a banned appetite suppressant, which she says she thought was allowed on non-race days. Cold snap to shiver through south-east Queensland over weekend South-east Queensland's above-average winter temperatures will plummet as a cold snap begins to hit the region on Friday, with some places forecast to drop below 0 degrees Celsius, the Bureau of Meteorology says. 'We can't have another execution': Newman urges Turnbull to quit Former Queensland premier Campbell Newman says Malcolm Turnbull should "do the right thing" and resign as Prime Minister to avoid another leadership showdown. Interest-only loans now make no financial sense: Macquarie Macquarie forecasts investors will be rushing to switch out of interest-only loans once they realise they have become uneconomic, even with the effects of negative gearing included. '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. US visa applicants require 'close' family ties under Trump's revised travel ban A grandparent, fiancee, aunt or uncle won't be considered a close enough relation for nationals from six Muslim-majority nations applying for US visas under Donald Trump's partially restored travel ban, with new criteria requiring those seeking entry to the country have strong family or business ties to America. Controversial classroom exercise 'cheapens' Stolen Generations, author says Children's book writer Trina Saffioti says a NSW primary school was wrong to use her popular book about the Stolen Generations as inspiration for a classroom roleplay exercise that caused children to cry. Death penalty won't be sought for alleged Bali bombing plotter: US official Prosecutors have told the US military they do not intend to seek the death penalty for Riduan "Hambali" Isomuddin, who allegedly ordered the deadly 2002 Bali nightclub bombings, even though some of the charges are potentially capital offences. Arise ye workers from ye slumber, urges RBA boss The Reserve Bank governor has all but urged workers to rise up and demand bigger pay increases, as low wage growth threatens Australia's fragile economy. Domain and realestate.com.au enter mortgage broking business Real estate listing websites Domain and realestate.com.au diversify by entering the mortgage broking business. Fraught history of Islam in Philippines began long before Marawi The recent shooting of ABC journalist Adam Harvey by militants linked to ISIS brought inter-faith tensions in the Philippines close to home for many Australians. But conflicts of this nature are not a new phenomenon for the country. Prison inmates trying to force religion, extreme ideologies onto others Prisoners are attempting to forcibly convert other inmates to religion, and those classed as extreme threats are still released into the community, Internal Corrective Services documents obtained by the ABC reveal. 'Serial killer whisperer' plays dangerous game of cat and mouse True crime author Amanda Howard can get up to 50 letters a week from notorious murderers around the world, and even meets some face to face for her research. Why do politicians get away with peddling porkies and 'alternative facts'? From Donald Trump to Pauline Hanson, politicians are increasingly prepared to throw facts under the bus. It's astounding that they get away with it when the consequences of their misinformation are so dire, writes Emma Alberici. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Aussie cricketers and board on the precipice of mutually assured destruction By national sport correspondent Mary Gearin Same-sex marriage: A game of snakes and ladders? By Louise Yaxley The bank levy that could alter the federation By business editor Ian Verrender May strikes deal to form UK Government. What happens now? 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