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We’ve rounded up all the latest stories from Australia and around the world – so you don’t have to go searching.

1. Adrian Bayley’s victims continue to suffer.

A court has heard the other victims of rapist and murderer Adrian Bayley continue to suffer because of the trauma inflicted by Bayley.

Bayley was found guilty of three sexual assaults earlier this year — attacks he committed in the years, months and weeks prior to raping and killing Jill Meagher.

Today, Victoria County Court heard of the continued suffering of his victims.

According to ABC News, one of his victims told the court she suffered anxiety and depression. Another said she has self harmed and has a drinking problem — borne out of a need to forget her attack.

“I try to look like a boy so men won’t bother me,” she said. “Media reports sent me over the edge. Whenever I saw his name I would vomit.”

Prosecutors say Bayley has showed no remorse and should be treated as a violent predator, ABC reports.

He is currently serving 35 years without parole for Ms Meagher’s brutal murder.

He will be sentenced for his other offences tomorrow.

If this post brings up any issues for you, or if you just feel like you need to speak to someone, please call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) – the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service. It doesn’t matter where you live, they will take your call and, if need be, refer you to a service closer to home.

2. NT politician asks Facebook if there is “mood for change” on marriage equality.

The Federal Member for Solomon in the Northern Territory has taken to Facebook to ask her constituents if they support same sex marriage.

“As my constituents in Darwin and Palmerston know my personal view on this issue is that I support the current definition of marriage as being between a man and a woman,” Natasha Griggs wrote on her Facebook page.

“However I am keen to know if there really is a mood for change of the definition of marriage in my electorate or not.”

The response appears to be overwhelmingly in the positive, with people of all religions and political stances showing their support for marriage equality.

The top status — receiving over 500 likes — made a personal appeal to the MP.

Ameena Serao explained she works for an NGO, and her partner serves the police force. She explains they are taxed as a same sex couple and should be permitted to get married.

“Marriage equality shouldn’t be defined by your personal view, it should be defined by equality of the people you serve. I hope you change your mind,” she responded to Ms Grigg’s status.

3. Cardinal George Pell agrees to front Royal Commission.

Cardinal George Pell has agreed to return to Australia to front the Royal Commission into institutional responses to child sexual abuse, if requested.

Cardinal Pell has been accused at the inquiry recently for allegedly bribing victims of child sexual abuse to stay quiet, and for accompanying paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale to his lawsuit in 1993.

At the Royal Commission hearing today, Ridsdale said he did not recall Pell accompanying him to the court when he was charged with multiple cases of child sexual abuse.

Sydney Morning Herald reports Cardinal Pell wrote to Justice Peter Mclellan on Tuesday night, saying he would appear in person at the commission if necessary.

For more on the Royal Commission, read this.

4. Indian heatwave kills at least 800 people.

A heatwave in India has killed at least 800 people in recent weeks.

Temperatures are topping nearly 50 degrees celsius as the population struggles to handle the heat.

ABC News reports 551 people in the worst-affected region of Andhra Pradesh, with highs of 47 degress.

The people aren’t the only ones suffering under the intense heat. Roads are also melting in the capital, New Delhi.

Authorities are warning people to stay indoors, drink plenty of water and not venture out without a hat.

Hospitals continue to treat people for heat stroke.

5. Aussie restaurants named among best in the world.

Four Australian restuarants have made it onto a list ranking the best in the world.

Despite the official name being The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, the list actually names 100 of the best — including three culinary favourites from down under.

Sydney restaurants Quay and Sepia made the list at number 58 and 84 respectively.

Attica in Melbourne ranked at number 32.

Brae, based on 30 acres in rural Victoria, hit number 87 on the list.

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