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Ice rink value quizzed in fiery hearing on outback town

An at-times fiery Senate estimates hearing on Indigenous matters has covered topics ranging from domestic violence to ice-skating in the desert.

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Serial sex offender sentenced to 20 years for assaults on seven children

The man's victims were aged between six and 14.

Newcastle Herald

ABC warns staff of agenda-driven criticism after News Corp pounces on Aboriginal land comment

Newsroom director decries The Australian’s ‘constant’ swipes at individual ABC employees. Plus: a mushroom misstep

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Victoria’s largest public health service faces criminal charge over Indigenous woman’s hospital death

WorkSafe Victoria has charged Monash Health for allegedly exposing a patient to health and safety risks while in its care

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Partner sues prisons over Indigenous inmate's death

A woman claims the NSW prison health system was negligent in the lead-up to the death of her partner, who suffered a fatal asthma attack while behind bars.

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PM rules out alcohol tests for MPs after Joyce video

Anthony Albanese says federal politicians should not be subject to random alcohol tests at work in response to a video of Barnaby Joyce drunk in public.

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Missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy’s disappearance ‘suspicious’ and ‘unusual’, police say

Commissioner says there are ‘some suspicions’ in case of 51-year-old, but doesn’t know whether foul play was involved

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Family seeks justice 20 years after TJ Hickey's death

Thomas "TJ" Hickey was just 17 when he was impaled on a fence following an interaction with police and 20 years later his family is still fighting in his name.

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Missing Ballarat mum's disappearance deemed suspicious

The time since Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy disappeared and a lack of leads is suspicious, police say as investigators continue sifting through information.

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We came of age during the Nemesis years — of course we’re turning away from major parties

For almost a decade there was no substantial policy debate for young voters to unpack. Now, we’re deciding elections.

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River sweep forms part of search for suspected victim

A search for missing man Daniel Copeland, who police believe met with foul play, has extended to a sweep of a northern NSW river.

AAP

Failing to Close the Gap is now parliamentary tradition, no matter who’s in power

On Indigenous suicide, we’re Widening the Gap, new data shows. But it seems we’re losing interest in our failures on Indigenous policy.

Crikey

Joyce told to take leave after he 'embarrassed himself'

Nationals leader David Littleproud is pushing Barnaby Joyce to take a break after a video of him lying on a Canberra footpath went viral.

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Snap election call dumps 'unworkable' Tas parliament

The premier of Australia's only Liberal government says he called an early election to avoid being "held to ransom" for the next 12 months.

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NSW taskforce aims to return Indigenous children to their families

Minister says ‘shocking proportion’ of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care can be reduced by working with community-controlled organisations

Evening Standard

London-born grandmother faces deportation to UK after 40 years in Australia

Mary Ellis says she has not left Australia for four decades but she could now be sent back to London

The Guardian - AU

‘Exactly what we need’: Indigenous bodies welcome creation of children’s commissioner

Commissioner for Aboriginal children and young people was announced in response to damning Closing the Gap report

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Australia failing to close the gap on Indigenous outcomes; Ticketek accounts of Swift fans hacked; and the best Valentine’s chocolate gifts

Just four of 19 Closing the Gap areas on track for improvement while four have gone backwards from previous reports

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NZ govt MPs pick Lamb Day BBQ over Palestine protest

New Zealand government MPs have attended a free National Lamb Day barbecue rather than a Freedom For Palestine protest at parliament held at the same time.

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NT deputy chief stands by alcohol shares purchase

Deputy Chief Minister Chansey Paech says he has always disclosed conflicts after it was revealed he owned shares in an alcohol distribution company.

Crikey

Regardless of his grog problem, Joyce is useless for our veterans

We’re facing the most important moment for Australia’s veterans in a generation, but the shadow minister is more interested in campaigning against renewables.

Evening Standard

Australian politician admits ‘big mistake’ after being filmed writhing on footpath and swearing

Barnaby Joyce admitted to drinking while taking prescription drug

The Guardian - AU

Commuter chaos as wild weather leaves half of Melbourne’s train lines offline – as it happened

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Concerns raised alleged war criminals escaped overseas

A Senate hearing has been told Australian soldiers being investigated for alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan have gone overseas.

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Sorry isn't enough: Stolen Generations call for action

It's been 16 years since Kevin Rudd's national apology to the Stolen Generations and stakeholder groups are in Canberra calling for continued action.

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