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NT Police Commissioner Martin Dole (top right) speaks about the arrest of Jefferson Lewis and the subsequent riots. He is accused of killing five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby (bottom right).

Police reveal details of brutal attack on accused 5yo killer

Police have revealed details of the ‘sustained’ bashing handed out to accused child killer Jefferson Lewis after he was found at an Alice Springs town camp last night before his arrest.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing renewed pressure to move beyond words and act on antisemitism following a royal commission interim report into the Bondi terror attack.

Albanese urged to act after Bondi terror report

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing renewed pressure to move beyond words and act on anti-Semitism following a royal commission interim report into the Bondi terror attack.

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Chaos as vigilantes bash accused child killer, riots erupt

Violence has erupted in Alice Springs following the death of a five-year-old girl, prompting the relocation of accused murderer Jefferson Lewis, who is believed to have been assaulted prior to his arrest.

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There were attacks on emergency workers outside the Alice Springs Hospital. (Rhett Hammerton/AAP PHOTOS)

Alleged child killer moved after 'violent outpouring'

A man accused of murdering a five-year-old girl has been flown out of an outback town after vigilantes beat him unconscious and attacked emergency workers.

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Jefferson Lewis, who is accused of murdering five-year-old girl Kumanjayi Little Baby, has been found and arrested.

Riots after man arrested over alleged murder of 5yo girl

A riot has erupted outside the Alice Springs hospital where the man accused of murdering five-year-old girl Kumanjayi Little Baby was taken after he was arrested.

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The US president has nominated ex-Virginia representative David Brat as ambassador to Australia. (AP PHOTO)

Trump’s ambassador pick set to back AUKUS if confirmed

President Donald Trump’s pick for next US Ambassador to Australia has told close confidantes he will help advocate for the AUKUS submarine deal if he is approved for the Canberra posting.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese came under intense pressure soon after the December 14 Islamic State-inspired shooting at a Bondi Beach.

Expert documents refute PM’s Bondi royal commission claims

Documents obtained by The Nightly reveal that key departments did not advise Anthony Albanese about a royal commission in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, despite his claims to the contrary.

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Rob Hoyle was the pilot who died on Thursday from a crash at an Adelaide airport

Father’s devastation after beloved pilot killed in ‘horrific’ plane crash

Robert Hoyle — known as ‘Goose’ to his students — had dreamed of flying since childhood.

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The Bondi massacre followed warnings a violent attack was coming after years of anti-Israel protests.

Jews said an attack was coming. They weren’t believed

AARON PATRICK: Among Jews responsible for the safety of their community, there was a feeling before the Bondi Beach massacre their fears a big attack was coming weren’t taken seriously.

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Ex-NRL star learns fate over drunken crash

The former Melbourne Storm and Canberra Raiders centre drove while over the legal limit when he crashed his ute into trees.

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A body believed to be that of a missing five-year-old has been found in Central Australia, with the girl’s mum issuing a heartbreaking message to her daughter.

Mum’s heartbreaking message after 5yo daughter’s body found

A body believed to be that of a missing five-year-old has been found in Central Australia, with the girl's mum issuing a heartbreaking message to her daughter.

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