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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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Keith Lees has been committed to stand trial for the murder of his partner in 1997.

Man who staged own suicide finally on trial for 1997 murder

A 73-year-old man accused of running from police and staging his own suicide has been ordered to stand trial for murder almost three decades after the discovery of a body.

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CCTV catches disgraceful act unfold inside busy Aussie cafe

A string of brazen incidents has left an Aussie cafe stunned, with CCTV revealing customers allegedly pulling off the same audacious trick and getting away with it.

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NSW Police warned of Bondi attack

Jewish group warned attack ‘likely’ days before massacre

A Jewish security organisation urged the police to provide armed officers to protect the Chanukah by the Sea event. A senior police officer said no ‘static resources’ were necessary.

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Jim Chalmers says he ‘wishes’ the Federal Budget was getting the kind of bump some economists have forecast from higher commodities prices thanks to the war.

Treasurer talks down hopes for war-driven boost to Budget

Jim Chalmers has hosed down speculation that his upcoming Budget will score a big revenue boost from tax reform and the Middle East war.

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Coleen Lamarre is accused of trying to influence a witness in her son's double-murder case.

Accused killer cop's mum to remain behind bars for days

The mother of an alleged double murderer will remain behind bars while facing accusations she attempted to influence a witness.

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Rebel Wilson arrives at the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney for another day's testimony. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Rebel denies leaking young star's nude photo in hack

A-lister Rebel Wilson has rejected accusations she directed a cyber attack on her co-star's social media account which led to a nude photo being leaked.

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