Cardinal George Pell is in the hot seat in Australia and the Vatican
by Desmond O'Grady The pressure is on Cardinal George Pell not only through the hearings of the Commission on sexual abuse of children but also in the Vatican.When I recently observed to a Vatican employee that the hearing must embarrass the Vatican, the response was: "That's the understatement of the year."The Australians outside the Hotel Quirinale – from where Pell is giving his video testimony – are wearing T-shirts emblazoned "No more silence" and holding up p..>> view originalMalcolm Turnbull in negotiations with premiers over health, education funding dispute
Malcolm Turnbull in negotiations with premiers over health, education funding dispute Updated March 03, 2016 11:15:28 The Prime Minister has been calling premiers to try and settle a long-running health and education funding dispute before the federal election.NSW is leading the negotiations with the Commonwealth, seeking an additional $7 billion in funding over four years to strike an interim deal, and is optimistic that one is close.But federal Treasurer Scott Morriso..>> view originalEleven in courts over union claims
Latest In national18:43 PMAmy Price AN ELDERLY woman fought off an alleged attacker accused of coming at her with a knife, before running for help on the Fraser Coast today. The man has been charged with attempted murder.18:40 PMDANIELLE LE MESSURIER THE coveted kitchen appliance, which costs $2000, left Perth mother Danika Jones with second-degree burns. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGESCOLIN Barnett blaming water quality issues at Elizabeth Quay’s water park on dirty children is “an insult”, the WA Oppo..>> view originalCalls for NSW parole reform after Alliband assault
Lawyers currently attacking Victoria’s parole system say NSW needs to introduce reforms to prevent more crimes by parolees. Senior Solicitor Paula Shelton is embroiled in legal action with the State of Victoria on behalf of seven families who have lost loved ones to parolees. Ms Shelton, from public law firm Shine Lawyers, says the Monday attack committed by Arthur Alliband hours after he was released on parole is a chilling reminder of the need for reform in NSW. “This is an absolutely a..>> view originalNSW may become first state to introduce laws for invasions of privacy
Video will begin in 5 seconds. Roosters may sue over Mitchell Pearce video The Sydney Roosters are considering taking legal action against those responsible for circulating the now-infamous video. PT1M12S 620 349 Secret mobile phone recordings, such as the now-infamous footage of the Sydney Roosters' Mitchell Pearce, and revenge porn-style social media posts could be subject to tough new laws in NSW allowing people to sue for damages for invasion of privacy. The State Parliam..>> view originalCole Miller death: Jail preferable to immigration detention for accused
The lawyer for a man accused of the one-punch death of young Brisbane water polo player Cole Miller said his client's high security jail would be preferable to immigration detention.Daniel Maxwell, a New Zealand national, abandoned his second bid for freedom in Queensland's Supreme Court on Monday, after an unexpected email to his lawyer Michael Bosscher 45 minutes before the scheduled hearing from Australian Border Force. Cole's attacker tried to assault others The alleged instigator..>> view originalPNG Prime Minister Peter O'Neill calls Manus Island refugee centre a "problem" that should end
PNG Prime Minister Peter O'Neill says the Manus Island detention centre needs to be closed down. Photo: Nick Moir The Manus Island detention centre is a "problem" that has done more damage to Papua New Guinea's reputation than any other factor, the nation's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill says, saying the facility must eventually close.Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra on Thursday, Mr O'Neill also said his government could not afford to resettle th..>> view originalSyria teen arrest warrant a political stunt: lawyers
Lawyers for Toowoomba teen Oliver Bridgeman, who had a warrant issued for his arrest on Thursday, have described the move as a political stunt.The Australian federal police obtained an arrest warrant for Mr Bridgeman relating to incursions into foreign countries with the intention of engaging in hostile activities. Mr Bridgeman has asserted he was not involved in illegal activity in Syria but performing important aide work. Photo: Supplied "The AFP can confirm the Brisbane Joint Counter ..>> view originalPolice hunt knife-wielding suspect who approached women in Adelaide
Police hunt knife-wielding suspect who approached women in Adelaide Updated March 03, 2016 16:32:19 Another woman in Adelaide has been approached by a man in suspicious circumstances but it is not clear if a suspected serial assailant is involved. Key points:Police release image of suspect Jie CurtisWanted for alleged incidents involving up to five womenPublic warned not to approach him An arrest warrant has been issued for Jie Curtis, 36, who is suspected of approach..>> view originalSiege hostage refused gunman's offer of freedom, court papers say
Police gather near the scene of the hostage situation in Rye on December 5, 2015. Photo: Jason Taylor One of two women held hostage in a cafe bravely refused a gunman's offer to be released out of concerns for her colleague, court papers say.Colin Wade Gower on Thursday pleaded guilty to keeping two women hostage in a cafe in Rye, on the Mornington Peninsula, for more than seven hours on December 5 last year, while armed police were outside.Gower, 69, was arm..>> view original
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