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Your afternoon Briefing: What’s next for George Pell

Your two-minute digest of the day’s top stories.

Hello readers. Here’s your two-minute digest of the day’s top stories.

What happens to Pell next

George Pell is behind bars after his bail was revoked this afternoon. As the cardinal will be one of Victoria’s most vulnerable inmates, authorities will be forced to isolate him.

More on the next steps for Pell here.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH SPECIAL. Gina Rinehart special access at Roy Hill. Gina Rinehart at the mine
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH SPECIAL. Gina Rinehart special access at Roy Hill. Gina Rinehart at the mine

Rinehart makes Riversdale bid

Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Corporation has launched an all-cash bid to buy Riversdale Resources as she looks to expand further in the international resources sector.

Queensland Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington speaks during Question Time at Parliament House in Brisbane, Wednesday, February 27, 2019. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING
Queensland Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington speaks during Question Time at Parliament House in Brisbane, Wednesday, February 27, 2019. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING

Adani delays ‘Shorten’s fault’

Queensland Liberal National opposition leader Deb Frecklington has blamed Bill Shorten for the state government delaying Adani’s proposed Carmichael coalmine, warning Labor would “shut down” the project should it win the federal election.

ALICANTE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 07: Johan Esteban Chaves Rubio of Colombia and Team Mitchelton - Scott / Pello Bilbao of Spain and Astana Pro Team / Tacx Bottle / during 70th Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2019 - Stage 2 a 166km stage from Alicante to Alicante / VCV / @VueltaCV / on February 7, 2019 in Alicante, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
ALICANTE, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 07: Johan Esteban Chaves Rubio of Colombia and Team Mitchelton - Scott / Pello Bilbao of Spain and Astana Pro Team / Tacx Bottle / during 70th Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2019 - Stage 2 a 166km stage from Alicante to Alicante / VCV / @VueltaCV / on February 7, 2019 in Alicante, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Cycling cracks down on ‘life-threatening’ tradition

The anti-litter police have launched a raid on the world of professional cycling — and are aiming to destroy one of its greatest traditions.

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