Cardinal Pell to stand trial over multiple historical sex offences...

News you can trust, opinions you can't ignore View Online   |   Forward May 1, 2018 Cardinal Pell to stand trial over multiple historical sex offences Australia's highest-ranking Catholic has been committed to stand trial over multiple historical sex offences. Cardinal George Pell has formally entered a plea of not guilty to the charges that were first laid in mid-2017. Australia, Brazil and Argentina secure indefinite exemptions from metals tariffs Australia is one of three nations to secure an indefinite exemption to the US tariffs on steel and aluminium. Morrison expects further resignations from CBA Treasurer Scott Morrison says he expects further resignations from the Commonwealth Bank following a damning report by banking regulator APRA. AFL great Mark 'Bomber' Thompson arrested Essendon great Mark 'Bomber' Thompson will face a Melbourne court on Tuesday on drug charges. Australians' private data could be required to combat paedophiles: Dutton The Australian Signals Directorate is looking to acquire new powers to target on-shore threats, Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has confirmed. Israeli PM says Iran lies 'repeatedly' about its pursuit of nuclear weapons Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran lied about not pursuing nuclear weapons. More than 200 smuggled animals seized in WA Venomous snakes and dragons are among the 219 native West Australian animals seized from a speeding car that police stopped near the South Australian border. Queensland pledges $550 million to national redress scheme The Queensland government will pay $550 million to the national redress scheme for survivors of sexual abuse in government-run institutions. NT Treasurer blames GST for budget blow-out The Northern Territory's Budget has painted a grim picture for the future with net debt tipped to top $7.5 billion within five years. Voting age reform is needed: Greens Senator Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John is calling on Labor to respond to his proposal to lower the voting age in Australia to 16. Scott Morrison is giving up on the budget: Bowen Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen has criticised Scott Morrison for giving up on a 'sustainable, long-term budget surplus'. Land clearing laws could strangle Queensland crops and livestock: Farmers Hundreds have marched on Queensland parliament over land-clearing laws that farmers say could cripple the livelihood of the state's crops and livestock. Twin blast kills at least 26 including journalists reporting on initial blast Twin bombings in Afghanistan's capital have killed at least 26 people - including several journalists who had arrived to report on the initial blast. Cassandra Sainsbury's lawyer claims Australia owes him money The lawyer for convicted drug trafficker Cassandra Sainsbury has claimed the Australian Government has refused to pay his legal bills. RBA holds interest rates for record 19th consecutive month The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates on hold at the record-low rate of 1.5 per cent for the 19th consecutive month. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe