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the guardian today - Australia edition Friday 15 Dec 2017 Royal commission More » Child sexual abuse royal commission delivers final report – live The Australian royal commission into institutional response to child sexual abuse is publishing its recommendations after five years of inquiry into abuse and cover-ups over decades. Follow developments live Survivors' stories from the child abuse royal commission – interactive Grappling with Rome: David Marr's lessons from the royal commission Headlines More » Bennelong byelection result 'judgment' on my leadership: Turnbull Prime minister says a Liberal defeat in crucial byelection would bring Labor one step closer to government Burn-offs have almost no effect on bushfire risks, Tasmania study finds Omarosa Manigault-Newman on the White House: 'I've seen things that made me uncomfortable' Delhi high court takes up lawsuit into Adani Group fraud allegations Religious freedom review appointee has argued for limited sharia law in Australia Justine Damond shooting: prosecutor blames investigators over delay Sport More » England forced to work hard for their considerable first-day gains at Ashes | Adam Collins Lleyton Hewitt planning to make playing return at Australian Open NRL finally announce sale of Gold Coast Titans to Kelly and Frizelle Chris Froome says failed drugs test 'damaging' but he followed protocol Tottenham's staying power in question as economic gravity pulls hard | Jonathan Wilson 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 » My summer of WhatsApp love: just a different kind of true romance | Brigid Delaney's diary The Murdoch dynasty opens another surprise chapter | Jane Martinson Most of the Brexit rebels are lawyers. Maybe experts are useful after all | Schona Jolly Life and style More » The good Christmas gift guide: 36 picks for ethical giving London to host self-curated Azzedine Alaïa exhibition next spring My 10 Christmas food commandments Technology More » iMac Pro: Apple releases its most expensive computer – starting at £4,899 Amazon Fire TV 4K HDR review: compact upgrade to make your TV smarter Science More » Is 'Oumuamua an alien spacecraft? First scans show no signs of technology 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 » Royal commission head thanks child abuse survivors – video 'I could tell he was hurting': boxer Jeff Horn describes tough title defence – video I remain a loyal patriotic Australian, Dastyari says – video Most viewed in last 24 hours More » Mark Hamill – 'I said to Carrie Fisher: I'm a good kisser – the next thing, we're making out like teenagers!' Luke Skywalker is back in The Last Jedi – and it's a triumphant return. He recalls the shock of finding out about Fisher and Harrison Ford's secret affair and the pain of losing his longtime friend Roy Moore issues fiery video refusing to concede: 'Immorality sweeps over our land' Nasa find first alien solar system with as many worlds as our own John Alexander on back foot in Bennelong over rental income declaration US regulator scraps net neutrality rules that protect open internet The 2017 comedy wildlife photography awards 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