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The people who wrote character references for Pell revealed
Ten people, including a former prime minister, spoke highly of the disgraced cardinal, describing him as 'thoughtful', 'considerate' and 'sensitive'.
- by Simone Fox Koob
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India
India, Pakistan down each other's jets as Kashmir conflict heats up
Both countries have ordered air strikes over the last two days, the first time in history that two nuclear-armed powers have done so, while ground forces have exchanged fire in more than a dozen locations.
- by James Mackenzie and Alasdair Pal
Vatican opens investigation into George Pell that could see him 'defrocked'
Pope Francis may end up with the final say on whether George Pell is booted from the clergy for abusing children.
- by Nick Miller
Pell's first night behind bars will be steeped in 'despair'
A strip search, dinner at 3.30 and no Vegemite. Life in the Melbourne Assessment Prison will be hard for a former Prince of the Church.
- by Jewel Topsfield
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Kim hopes for success 'this time' as second summit with Trump begins in Hanoi
The pressure is on for results on key issues as the two leaders meet for the second time.
- by Kirsty Needham
'Devastating': Abbott called his 'friend' Pell following release of guilty verdict
Abbott won't say whether he will remain a friend of Pell if conviction is upheld.
- by Michael Koziol
ATO whistleblower facing 161 years in prison not protected by new laws
Richard Boyle faces a battle to prove he acted in the public interest.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Analysis
India
What's at stake as India-Pakistan tensions rise?
How did relations between two nuclear nations become so bad, and what's at stake in this rapidly worsening conflict?
The world's most expensive property market is crashing
As the drop in housing prices nears correction territory, concern is mounting about the toll the downturn will exact.
- by Shawna Kwan
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The Fitz Files
Standing down de Belin is the least rugby league needs to do
- by Peter FitzSimons
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Bold plan to slash Sydney commutes and boost incomes by $18 billion
- by Jessica Irvine
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'My ED is in crisis mode': doctors warn state's lack of planning risking care
- by Esther Han
National
Politics
'Devastating': Abbott called his 'friend' Pell following release of guilty verdict
Former prime minister John Howard has also provided a character reference for the cardinal following his conviction.
- by Michael Koziol
World
'Do not do stupid things': Aussie convicted of drug offences in Indonesia avoids death penalty
- by James Massola and Amilia Rosa
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Surry Hills estate agents face charges over $300k 'trust account deficiency'
Leading real estate agent accused of failing to maintain trust accounts amid allegations his wife misappropriated almost $300k over four years.
- by Tawar Razaghi
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The 'quiet and easy' town luring well-heeled Sydney buyers up the coast
The town boasts a hatted restaurant, a beloved small theatre, and a stunning seaside setting, as well as more affordable property and a laidback lifestyle.
- by Kate Farrelly
Business
Vodafone boss lashes Telstra for asking NBN to cut price
Vodafone chief executive Inaki Berroeta has lashed Telstra for wanting the national broadband network to cut its prices while taking $2.5 billion a year in payments from the taxpayer funded infrastructure business.
- by Jennifer Duke
Rio will open up the wallet again - unless some big 'ifs' get in the way
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Small business
Entertainment
Man with terminal illness achieves lifelong commercial radio dream
"For once in my life, I was a little lost for words."
- by Broede Carmody
Oscars don't need a host anymore? Don't tell Hugh Jackman
As critics praise this year's host-free awards, the Aussie star reflects on his spectacular 2009 hosting gig.
- by Robert Moran
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Phones
Why Huawei's Mate X is the foldable phone to beat
Bigger screens and a slicker design on the Chinese device should have Samsung worried.
- by Krishan Sharma
Is five minutes all it really takes to get exercise?
We're spending more time online, surely you can spare five minutes for your health.
- by Michael Jarosky
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Sport
De Belin lawyers to seek injunction as legal letter served to Beattie
Jack de Belin's lawyers have gone on the offensive, firing off a legal letter to ARL Commission chairman Peter Beattie as they prepare to launch an injunction if the Dragon is suspended.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Greenberg’s power dinner with Benny, Mal and Gus on de Belin
The NRL CEO summoned together rugby league giants Wayne Bennett, Mal Meninga and Phil Gould in a desperate attempt to untangle the sorry state head office has found itself in.
- by Andrew Webster
NRL
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The Fitz Files
Standing down de Belin is the least rugby league needs to do
- by Peter FitzSimons
'This will get uglier before it gets better': D-Day for NRL
- by Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko