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Cardinal Pell, who had sex convictions reversed, dies at 81

Cardinal George Pell, a onetime financial adviser to Pope Francis who had sex abuse convictions overturned, has died

The Independent UK

George Pell flew higher than any Australian priest, but he chose career over the safety of children

The cardinal was smart and determined. His failure to uncover some of the worst cases of child sexual abuse by priests blights his reputation

The Guardian - AU

Cardinal George Pell divides opinion in death as in life

Conservative politicians remember Pell as a ‘saint’ and a ‘martyr’, while others prefer to acknowledge victims of child sexual abuse in the Catholic church

The Guardian - AU

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Canberra rental rates decline, yet still most expensive city

While Canberra is the only city to have a decline in rental rates, it is still the most expensive place to loan property in Australia.

The Canberra Times

Cardinal George Pell, whose sex abuse convictions were overturned, dies at 81

Pell was the most senior Catholic cleric to be convicted of child sex abuse and spent 404 days in solitary confinement in his native Australia only to have his convictions overturned.

WEKU

Cardinal Pell, whose convictions were overturned, dies at 81

Cardinal George Pell, who was the most senior Catholic cleric to be convicted of child sex abuse before his convictions were later overturned, has died in Rome at age 81

The Independent UK

Cardinal George Pell, Australia’s most powerful Catholic, who was dogged by scandal – obituary

Cardinal was acquitted on appeal of child sexual abuse charges but remained tarnished by his response to paedophile priests over decades

The Guardian - AU

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Cardinal George Pell leaves 'mixed legacy'

Cardinal George Pell has died aged 81 in Rome, a week after mourning in St Peter's beside the body of Pope Emeritus Benedict.

AAP

Man's death sparks homicide probe

The discovery of a man's body at a home in Melbourne's west is being treated as suspicious.

AAP

Charges after car stolen with baby aboard

Two men have been charged with multiple offences after a car was stolen while a baby was alone in the back seat in Melbourne.

AAP

Rents rising at slower pace despite 'record high' 10pc surge last year, CoreLogic says

Australian landlords passed on their biggest-ever rent increases in 2022, and the cost-of-living situation is unlikely to ease significantly for tenants in coming months.

ABC News

'Ambassador' population of spotted handfish brings hope for re-wilding in Tasmania

A bid to breed an "ambassador" population of the endangered spotted handfish in captivity in Melbourne has been so successful, there are hopes the program may grow enough to return some to the wild.

ABC News

Quietly quitting: Osaka’s unapologetic hiatus is a small act of rebellion

The former Australian Open champion is not competing in Melbourne this year, having rejected the grind of the tour

The Guardian - UK

Victory fined $550k over crowd violence which ended match

Melbourne Victory have been hit with a record $550,000 fine following the crowd violence which led to the abandonment of last month's A-League Men derby with Melbourne City.

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AAP

De Minaur makes coach change ahead of Open

Local hope Alex de Minaur has brought coach Peter Luczak on board as he looks for ways to make a grand slam run, starting in Melbourne next week.

AAP

Victory fined $550k over crowd violence

Melbourne Victory have been handed a suspended points deduction and $550,000 worth of fines following last month's crowd violence in the A-League Men derby.

ABC News

Largest Chinese library in Southern Hemisphere Xin Jin Shan set to open in Ballarat

Haoliang Sun creates the biggest Chinese library in the Southern Hemisphere — with 140,000 books — and turns a regional Victorian town into one of the most significant Chinese cultural sites in Australia.

AAP

Arrests over car theft with toddler inside

Investigations into the theft of a car with a toddler asleep in the back seat in Melbourne have led to the arrest of two men who are assisting with inquiries.

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The Independent UK

Australian Open 2023: When is draw as Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek learn opponents

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek are the favourites for the the year’s first grand slam in Melbourne

The Guardian - UK

Frankie McNair: Relax Your Knees review – silly, rediscovered

The sparkling Aussie brings their award-winning Melbourne comedy festival show to the UK

AAP

Melbourne arson suspect arrested in Qld

A man arrested in Queensland's far north over suspected arson attacks in Melbourne is expected to be charged, with police applying for his extradition.

The Guardian - AU

Jen Cloher, DMA’s and Marcus Whale: Australia’s best new music for January

Each month our critics pick 20 new songs for our Spotify playlist. Read about 10 of our favourites here – and subscribe on Spotify, which updates with the full list at the start of each month

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle and me: love at first sight

I just fell in love with Newcastle. Let me tell you why.

Evening Standard

Naomi Osaka out of Australian Open in latest high-profile withdrawal after Carlos Alcaraz and Venus Williams

The two-time champion will not pursue a fifth Grand Slam title in Melbourne this month

Daily Mirror

Naomi Osaka confirms fears as she withdraws from 2023 Australian Open

Naomi Osaka has enjoyed success at the Australian Open over the last few years but she will not have the opportunity to add to it this year with her absence from Melbourne Park confirmed

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