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Hello readers. ScoMo tells Ita to ‘give ABC back to the people’ and the claims against George Pell that didn’t stand up.

28/02/2019: Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced Ita Buttrose's appointment as the new ABC chair. PIC: Adam Taylor

‘Give ABC back to the people’

Scott Morrison wants the ABC to “protect” its audience, not focus on ­itself, and his captain’s call will ensure a new focus. Chris Kenny suggests Ita Buttrose gifts the ABC some attributes it’s been lacking. She’s a born leader, powerful advocate and experienced journalist. Australia’s top female broadcasting executive has a stellar CV and a Wiki page that starts by saying: ‘Ita, rhymes with fighter’, notes Caroline Overington.

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Greens candidate for McConnel Kirsten Lovejoy applying sunscreen before handing out How to Vote cards at Brisbane City Hall for pre poll voters. Photographer: Liam Kidston.

Green activist

A senior climate change adviser to Annastacia Palaszczuk is also a key strategist driving the Greens’ federal campaign against coal.

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Pictures taken during the talk by Sheikh Kafi to the congregation at the Masjid Al Noor Mosque in South Granville on 28th February 2019. (Pictures by Julian Andrews).

Sheik down

An Egyptian sheik touring Aust­ralian mosques has mocked the September 11, 2001, and Charlie Hebdo terror attacks.

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Roman Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne, Dr George Pell at Saint Patricks Cathedral, in Melbourne 21 Apr 2000. mass

Claims that failed

The majority of sex abuse allegations against George Pell that were investigated by Victoria Police fell over before trial.

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Kudelka’s view

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