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the guardian today - Australia edition Thursday 14 Dec 2017 Headlines More » Sexual abuse of children still continuing in institutions, royal commission head warns Peter McClellan closes inquiry into historic abuses by calling for reforms to help victims ICC admits allegations of Ashes spot-fixing plot are 'of grave concern' Bennelong poll: John Alexander holds clear lead over Keneally Why extend the church's 'freedom' when it's abused what it already has | Richard Ackland Opioid use rising in regional Australia, wastewater tests show Consumer watchdog to oppose BP takeover of Woolworths service stations Sport More » Jeff Horn keen to prove point to US doubters after win over Gary Corcoran David Squires on ... Josep Gombau's latest football revolution at Western Sydney Romelu Lukaku strikes and Manchester United beat Bournemouth After Froome's failed drug test is this the end for Team Sky? David Silva leads latest Manchester City masterclass in win at Swansea Culture More » Alex Miller evokes lost Melbourne and past loves in 'private and personal' novel Swinging Safari review – Kylie Minogue and Guy Pearce in outrageous ode to 70s Australia Jennifer Lawrence to star in film adaptation of Hannah Kent's Burial Rites Comment is free More » 'Last year I gave the kids briquettes and everyone yelled at me!' Christmas with Ian | First Dog on the Moon After Dastyari's downfall we must question the hold of big money on any political party | Jeff Sparrow Inequality is not a personal choice – it's a choice governments make | John Falzon Life and style More » The good Christmas gift guide: 36 picks for ethical giving First hygge, now còsagach – but has our obsession with cosiness gone too far? 'A sack of regrets waiting to happen' – how to avoid a Christmas party nightmare Technology More » Billions of video site visitors unwittingly mine cryptocurrency as they watch Make Facebook liable for content, says report on UK election intimidation Science More » Poles apart: how do we save society? - Science Weekly podcast Polish up your pecs: women prefer strong men, say scientists Environment More » Northern Territory to decide about fracking ban only after inquiry's final report Shark nets create false sense of safety and should be phased out, inquiry finds Video More » I remain a loyal patriotic Australian, Dastyari says – video Turnbull says accusations he is anti-China are 'outrageous' – video Bird keepers at Sydney's Taronga zoo name their favourite Australian birds – video Most viewed in last 24 hours More » Salma Hayek claims Harvey Weinstein threatened to kill her The actor has penned an essay detailing a history of predatory behavior from the disgraced producer, referring to him as a 'monster' with 'Machiavellian rage' How very 2017: the trial by media of 11-year-old Keaton Jones | Hannah Jane Parkinson Doug Jones's victory over Roy Moore could mean a dramatic shift in Congress Surgeon admits marking his initials on the livers of two patients 'C'mon, knock him over' – the day Aussie sledging stopped me in my tracks | Vic Marks 'He began to eat Hermione's family': bot tries to write Harry Potter book – and fails in magic ways Sport Culture Comment is free Guardian News & Media Limited - a member of Guardian Media Group PLC. Registered Office: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU. Registered in England No. 908396