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Good afternoon, readers. We have the Greens, the Catholic Archdiocese, a sexual inquisition, Amazon and the Ashes.

Good afternoon, readers. We have the Greens, the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, a sexual inquisition, Amazon Australia and the Ashes.

**FILE** A September 4, 2017 file photo of Labor Senator Katy Gallagher in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra. Labor frontbencher Katy Gallagher could be referred to the High Court after revealing British authorities did not confirm renunciation of her UK ties until two months after nominations closed for the 2016 election. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING
**FILE** A September 4, 2017 file photo of Labor Senator Katy Gallagher in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra. Labor frontbencher Katy Gallagher could be referred to the High Court after revealing British authorities did not confirm renunciation of her UK ties until two months after nominations closed for the 2016 election. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Greens back Gallagher referral

The Greens have vowed to support the referral of Labor senator Katy Gallagher to the High Court on one condition.

Roman Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne, Sir Frank Little (R) speaks to former Ozanam House resident 'John' at re-opening in Melbourne 30/06/96                                 Victoria / Religion
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne, Sir Frank Little (R) speaks to former Ozanam House resident 'John' at re-opening in Melbourne 30/06/96 Victoria / Religion

Former Archbishop’s ‘failure’

Former Archbishop of Melbourne Frank Little has been savaged over his relentless failure to address wrongdoing by clergy.

This image released by Fox Searchlight shows Sam Rockwell, left, and Frances McDormand in a scene from "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri." (Merrick Morton/Fox Searchlight via AP)
This image released by Fox Searchlight shows Sam Rockwell, left, and Frances McDormand in a scene from "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri." (Merrick Morton/Fox Searchlight via AP)

This inquisition is not justice

It’s worth remembering the sexual misbehaviour of prominent men is at least partly the result of the sexual revolution that was driven by women, writes Melanie Phillips.

DANDENONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05:  The Amazon website is seen on December 5, 2017 in Dandenong, Australia. Amazon has ended months of speculation by launching its local website overnight. The online retail giant has started taking orders and shipping products from its 'fulfilment centre' in Dandenong South, offering massive discounts on millions of items across more than 20 categories including electronics, toys, clothing, beauty and accessories.  (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
DANDENONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: The Amazon website is seen on December 5, 2017 in Dandenong, Australia. Amazon has ended months of speculation by launching its local website overnight. The online retail giant has started taking orders and shipping products from its 'fulfilment centre' in Dandenong South, offering massive discounts on millions of items across more than 20 categories including electronics, toys, clothing, beauty and accessories. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Amazon Australia’s hard time

Amazon will find it tough being all things to all people in Australia, writes technology reporter Chris Griffith.

Jimmy Anderson celebrates his first five-wicket haul in Australia. Picture: Sarah Reed.
Jimmy Anderson celebrates his first five-wicket haul in Australia. Picture: Sarah Reed.

England begins run chase

Australia is all out for 138, so here’s the maths: England has to score 354 runs to win, Australia has to take 10 wickets. Wayne Smith will be your eyes and ears from Adelaide Oval.

Remy Varga
Remy VargaSenior Journalist

Remy Varga is a Senior Journalist based in Sydney for the National News Network who writes investigations and national stories. She has covered crime and courts, state and federal politics and human interest stories. Contact Varga at remy.varga@news.com.au

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