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Weekend Reads: Written by Virginia Trioli Start your weekend with a personalised newsletter written by Virginia Trioli. Subscribe to be one of the first to receive the Weekend Reads covering the best of the ABC's journalism. Top Stories 'I believe you, we believe you, your country believes you' "Today Australia confronts a trauma, an abomination hiding in plain sight for far too long," the Prime Minister says, as hundreds of people gather in Canberra to witness the apology recommended by the royal commission into child sexual abuse. Prince Harry and Meghan stroll around Fraser Island, retire to spend evening in secluded resort The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reunite on an iconic jetty after Prince Harry dedicated forest to the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy program and Meghan took a short break from official engagements. Coalition confident of stemming bleeding after Wentworth defeat Losing Liberal candidate Dave Sharma, who believes the ousting of Malcolm Turnbull was the primary reason the seat fell to independent candidate Kerryn Phelps, says "it would be an error to draw national lessons solely from the prism of Wentworth". Murder investigation after woman's body found on beach Police ask the public for information about "males making women uncomfortable" on a beach north of Cairns after the body of a 24-year-old woman is found. 'Big four' banks count cost of saying 'sorry' to customers NAB's chief executive Andrew Thorburn was "quite surprised" to find out how much pain victims have gone through, according to a farmer who met with the banking boss after losing his $22 million farm. Malcolm Turnbull arrives home to criticism over by-election campaign no-show The former prime minister touches down in Sydney as the fallout from Saturday's Wentworth by-election continues, while victorious independent Kerryn Phelps says her campaign cost $300,000. Opinion: From a 'pretty communist' to world stage, Jacinda Ardern has come a long way in her first year One year since Jacinda Ardern became Prime Minister, New Zealanders are re-familiarising themselves with the idea that the state can be a force for good, writes Richard Shaw. Man who led commando raid to prevent Nazis from developing nuclear weapons dies The leader of a raid to thwart Nazi Germany's nuclear ambitions in World War II has died, aged 99. Tasmanian schools to close early on Wednesday due to strike action Sixty-five Tasmanian schools will be forced to close early on Wednesday, with the State Government admitting it cannot guarantee student safety. Singapore to take next step into Jetsons-style future with flying taxi trial In the race to perfect driverless flying car technology that includes big-name firms Uber and Airbus, the high-tech city appears serious about getting the scheme off the ground in the face of questions over viability. Analysis: Angry voters, a risky Parliament and the same old problems … will Morrison find a way out? For Scott Morrison, as much as bringing him new problems, Wentworth has put up in lights the ones that were already there, writes Michelle Grattan. Sydney Anglicans back down on smoking ceremonies ban, but not same-sex marriage The Sydney Anglican Diocese has backed down on a controversial policy banning smoking ceremonies on church property following outrage from Indigenous leaders, school principals and priests. Police constable pleads not guilty to assault after tasering driver during random stop WA Police Senior Constable Grantley James Keenan will face trial after denying he assaulted a man when he used his taser following a roadside breath test in Fremantle last year. Australia's 'internet famous' cow Eversleigh Carly gives birth More than 3,000 people have followed the journeys of two soon-to-be mothers, with the expectation one may have been having twins. 'We were gagged': Thurston hits out at Bulldogs' silence over 2004 rape allegations Johnathan Thurston decries an inability to defend himself and his teammates under club orders during the 2004 gang rape scandal that rocked the Canterbury Bulldogs. 'The worst 11 months of my life': Rush tells court news article 'destroyed' his reputation Actor Geoffrey Rush tells a defamation trial he went into "an emotional spiral" in the months after an article in The Daily Telegraph accused him of inappropriate sexual behaviour with a former cast member, and had lost income, his appetite and the ability to sleep. Parents warned against using baby walkers and exercise jumpers Many parents think baby walkers and exercise jumpers can help their child develop quicker, but in fact they do the opposite, experts warn. Lioness kills the father of her cubs at US zoo A lioness has killed the father of her three offspring, suffocating her mate by locking her jaws onto his neck at the Indianapolis Zoo, according to zoo staff. 'New era' gun industry lobby says it wants to intervene in state and federal elections A gun industry lobby group backed by five of the largest Australian firearms wholesalers has declared its intention to intervene in state and federal elections to hold governments "accountable for the decisions they make". Ryanair under fire after passenger remains on plane despite racist rant "Don't talk to me in a foreign language, you stupid, ugly cow," a man shouts at an elderly woman in viral footage of an expletive-filled tirade on a Ryanair flight. The airline is now facing criticism for failing to remove the man from the plane. Analysis and Opinion Is it a case of stadiums half-full or TV rooms half-empty for the A-League and NBL? By Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds From a 'pretty communist' to the world stage, Jacinda Ardern has come a long way in her first year By Richard Shaw Angry voters, a risky Parliament and the same old problems … will Morrison find a way out? By Michelle Grattan The full employment myth and why our youth are missing out By business editor Ian Verrender World May to announce Brexit deal '95 per cent done', as threat of no-confidence motion looms   River Thames fireworks postponed due to whale named Benny   US-bound migrant caravan swells despite Trump's threat to close border   Business 'Big four' banks count cost of saying 'sorry' to customers   Review calls on ATO to better manage conflicts of interest   Banking commission lessons likely to be short-lived, warns former ACCC boss   Politics Change is on the way at the BOM — but it's promising the forecast remains good   May to announce Brexit deal '95 per cent done', as threat of no-confidence motion looms   'I believe you, we believe you, your country believes you'   Sport 'We were gagged': Thurston hits out at Bulldogs' silence over 2004 rape allegations   Is he worth it? Bolt wants $3m A-League deal, but Mariners reportedly offer $150k   Is it a case of stadiums half-full or TV rooms half-empty for the A-League and NBL?   Science and Technology Singapore to take next step into Jetsons-style future with flying taxi trial   Lioness kills the father of her cubs at US zoo   'It pulled me out of an awful blackness': How mental health advocacy saved Janne's life   Environment River Thames fireworks postponed due to whale named Benny   As Melbourne's recycling stockpiles keep growing, so does the fire threat   A toxic legacy leaving poisoned water and houses that shed value in its wake       Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to starnewsposting@gmail.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. 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