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The federal government has been urged to increase Centrelink payments as the cost of living crisis deepens.

Why millions could soon get ‘substantial lift’ in Centrelink payments

A deteriorating situation has highlighted a ‘critical need’ among recipients.

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Flotilla participants Zack Schofield (left) and Ethan Floyd (centre) were detained by the IDF. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian says flotilla crews bashed by Israeli troops

An Australian activist has described bashings by Israeli soldiers who boarded their vessels on a mission to deliver aid to Gaza.

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A low-pressure system mixing with a cold front is expected to bring rainy conditions to southeast Australia.

Heavy downpours to soak multiple states well into next week

Residents can expect ‘thunderstorms, rain, windy conditions and abnormally high tides’ from today.

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Kumanjayi Little Girl was found dead days after being reported missing from her NT home.
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Jefferson Lewis is accused of abducting Kumanjayi Little Baby from a home near Alice Springs. (HANDOUT/NORTHERN TERRITORY POLICE FORCE)

Outback town regroups after little girl’s death, riot

An outback town is devastated after a five-day search for a missing girl ended in tragedy and a riot erupted over the accused murderer's arrest.

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A teacher has faced court accused of secretly filming children in a primary school's toilets. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS)

Primary teacher accused of filming inside school toilets

A teacher has been refused bail over claims he tried to hide a camera allegedly used to film primary school students, which was found inside a school bathroom.

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The entry to Old Timers Camp, Alice Springs.

It’s time for an honest discussion about town camps

Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy said it was not the time for a discussion about town camps. But if not now, when?

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The accused killer of a five-year-old girl has been brutally bashed as riots grip Alice Springs.

Riots in Alice Springs after accused child killer bashed

In today’s episode, Kristin Shorten has the latest from Alice Springs following an outbreak of violence after the accused killer of a five-year-old girl was brutally bashed before being taken into custody.

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Alice Springs residents place flowers on the gates at the Old Timers Camp before joining a procession to the home of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.

‘How did this happen?’ Town camp tragedy sparks fury

From a desperate search to violent unrest, how the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby has exposed deeper failures.

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Tony Burke has accused the Opposition Leader of “ugly” attacks against new arrivals to Australia. 

‘Immigration the answer, not the problem’: Burke

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has praised Australia’s growing Indian population and declared ‘getting the right immigrants’ is part of the solution to the country’s housing crisis. 

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Amy Wensley right and left her mother outside court after the inquest last year.

WA Police in new bid to find Amy’s killer as pressure mounts

It’s the case that just won’t go away as pressure mounts on WA Police to solve the controversial death of a young mum who lost her life while fleeing her violent partner more than 12 years ago.

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The Rosebud property at 67 Spray Street is on the market for $600-650,000.

Why a beach house an hour from big city is still $600K

Houses near the beach an hour’s drive from a major capital city are still on the market for just $600,000. Here’s why prices here have hardly moved during the past five years.

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A passenger onboard a Virgin flight has been left repulsed by another traveller’s vile act onboard a domestic flight.

Passenger slammed for vile act on domestic flight

A passenger onboard a Virgin flight has been left repulsed by a fellow traveller’s ‘gross’ act. 

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The UK Government has increased its terrorism threat level from “substantial” to “severe”.

Aussies warned of ‘severe’ risk at holiday hotspot

The destination is hugely popular with Aussies and while Smartraveller has stopped short of saying ’don’t go there’ it has some advice for those planning a visit.

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