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George Pell is behind bars after his bail was revoked this afternoon.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.
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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.
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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.
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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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