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Royal Commission Witnesses Face Antisemitic Attacks, Virginia Bell Reveals

Royal Commission witnesses report antisemitic attacks after testimony. Hearings examine antisemitism on campuses, government monitors IS-linked woman, and Australia moves to digital passenger cards.

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Man Charged with Murder After Remains Found Believed to Be Missing Queensland Woman

Queensland police have charged a man with domestic violence murder after remains believed to be missing mother Jana Armstrong were found near Toowoomba. One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce declined to guarantee all party policies will be costed before the election.

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Bodycam Footage Shows Final Police Questioning of Peter Falconio's Killer

Australian police released bodycam footage of Bradley Murdoch being questioned about Peter Falconio's body on the 25th anniversary of the murder.

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New Footage Released of Killer's Final Police Interview in Falconio Case

Australian police released bodycam footage of Bradley Murdoch's final interview seeking Peter Falconio's remains ahead of the 25th anniversary of his disappearance.

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Jillian Segal urges oversight committee for ABC and SBS Israel coverage at royal commission

Antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal urges an independent oversight committee to review ABC and SBS coverage of Israel, citing community concerns over balance and accuracy amid the royal commission on antisemitism.

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Telstra Outage Continues to Affect Triple-Zero Calls as Regional Trains Resume Slowly

Telstra's network issues continue to affect triple-zero calls and regional train services, with ongoing disruptions prompting government investigations and welfare checks.

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Jewish Community Raises Concerns Over ABC’s Middle East Coverage, Segal Tells Royal Commission

Jillian Segal told the antisemitism royal commission that the Jewish community perceives ABC's Middle East coverage as biased and overemphasizing Gaza, calling for independent oversight. Meanwhile, Telstra reports progress on triple zero issues amid ongoing train disruptions.

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Major Telstra Outage Disrupts Trains, Emergency Calls Across Australia

A major Telstra outage disrupted train services, mobile coverage, and emergency calls across Australia, prompting welfare checks and a regulatory investigation.

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PM Albanese Hosts Pacific Leaders in Brisbane Amid Rising China Concerns

PM Albanese hosts Pacific leaders in Brisbane to strengthen regional ties amid China’s growing influence, following a defence pact with Fiji and upcoming talks on military and aid cooperation.

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Narendra Modi's Australia Visit Sparks Diaspora Excitement and Human Rights Protests

Indian PM Narendra Modi's visit to Australia sparks excitement among the diaspora and calls for human rights discussions amid planned protests and security measures.

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China Tests Long-Range Missile in South Pacific Amid Australia-Fiji Defence Pact

China tested a long-range missile in the South Pacific hours after Australia and Fiji signed a defence pact. The move drew condemnation from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan amid regional security concerns.

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Inquiry Finds NSW Top Prosecutor Gave False Evidence on Media Leak

A NSW parliamentary inquiry found top prosecutor Sally Dowling gave false evidence about a media leak involving a young Indigenous offender. The report recommends investigating her removal, but the attorney general and colleagues defend her integrity.

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