Police say they have informed the family of a missing five-year-old Alice Springs girl that she has been found dead. The family has requested the child now be referred to as Kumanjayi Little Baby, in keeping with Aboriginal tradition. The girl was the niece of Liberal Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and was living in squalid conditions in an Alice Springs town camp. Plus, the mother of an accused double murderer to spend time in police custody after being charges laid, and LIV Golf’s uncertain future after Saudi funding is pulled.

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Body of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby found in Alice Springs as police accuse fugitive Jefferson Lewis of murder

Jacinta Price reveals she is aunt of missing NT five-year-old

Alice Springs ‘hell hole’ town camp where girl was taken

Alleged killer cop’s mum makes legal move in court

Saudi Arabia pulls funding from LIV golf. Its star players face a painful road back

How the collapse of LIV Golf would affect Aussies stars Cameron Smith, Marc Leishman, Lucas Herbert and Elvis Smylie

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The Americans are falling all over King Charles and Queen Camilla, with politicians giving the King a dozen standing ovations during his address to Congress. Charles is on a charm offensive, while Donald Trump wars with British PM Keir Starmer and Charles’ son Prince Harry. So, is it working? Our royal expert Richard Ferguson is here. 

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Trump, Charles trade jokes in White House dinner speeches

Charles warns against America 'turning inward'

Commentary by Joe Kelly: Charles to America: our alliance must evolve – AUKUS and shared values in a new era

Commentary by Jacquelin Magnay: King’s speech scripted by Starmer

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Inflation has jumped to its highest point since 2023, rising to 4.6 per cent in the year to March. Plus, a Californian judge blasts Meta’s “wilful ignorance” and Donald Trump hosts King Charles and Queen Camilla at the White House. 

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Inflation jumps to 4.6pc sparking fears of another Reserve Bank rate rise

Inflation spike vindicates fuel excise cut: Treasurer

Meta accused of destroying evidence in billionaire Andrew Forrest’s court battle

Haute Couture, white tie and tails for state dinner

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Top security experts say the President’s safety is in doubt after a third failed assassination attempt, and the incident in Washington DC has sparked a fresh debate in America - not about guns, but about whether comedians are the problem. 

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Former Secret Service Deputy Director asks how a gunman reached security with weapons

Secret Service under scrutiny after gunman breaches perimeter at correspondents’ dinner

‘Sick guy who hates Christians’: Trump details manifesto behind assassination attempt

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese introduced draft legislation that would compel big tech companies like Google and Facebook to pay for their use of Australian news. Plus, alarm bells are ringing in the UK about the AUKUS submarine pact. 

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Government won’t profit from its levy on big tech, says federal Assistant Treasurer

Big tech must ‘step up’ on news deals, say media bosses

AUKUS submarine pact at risk from UK failings, parliamentary report warns

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He’s picked a fight with Donald Trump, embarked on an unsanctioned royal tour, and undermined one of his late grandmother’s last wishes. So what is Prince Harry playing at - and what will the Royals do about it? Today, we unpack the inner workings of Sussex, Inc with Associate Editor Jenna Clarke

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Harry angers Trump days before Charles visits the US

‘Always complain, never explain’: Meghan Markle’s new AI business shows her true colours

Commentary: Harry and Meghan down under put Hyacinth Bucket to shame

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Officials said King Charles will visit the United States as scheduled this week after a man armed with knives and guns stormed a black-tie dinner where Donald Trump was a guest. Plus, the President pulls the plug on further peace talks with Iran in Pakistan. 

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Iran war, Trump shooting latest: President blasts ‘horrible’ reporter after shooter’s ‘pedophile, rapist’ manifesto claim aired

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A couple of generations ago, Anzac Day was drifting into irrelevance. Now it’s Australia’s default national day - and the moral and physical dangers of battle are more present than ever.  Jamie Walker has been speaking to veterans and widows about the meaning of Anzac today. 

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Two brave women united by the hidden cost of war

Ben Roberts-Smith vows to take part in Anzac Day commemorations

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Fast Forward or Frontline? Blue Murder or Bluey? A look at Australia’s top 25 TV shows: the hits, some misses and our persistent cultural cringe. 

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Donald Trump responded to remarks by Prince Harry calling on America to “honour its international treaty obligations” in Ukraine. Plus, Kyle Sandilands and Jackie Henderson await judge’s decision on trial timing, and more diesel secured for Australia. 

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Harry angers Trump days before Charles visits the US

Kyle Sandilands’ behaviour ‘not nice’ but what ARN paid for, court told

Another 100m litres of diesel secured under new reserve powers

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It’s the big idea of the moment - a gas tax to pay for big public costs like the NDIS. But - as Kevin Rudd found out - flashy new resource taxes are very risky, and this one would undermine Anthony Albanese’s attempts to shore up our fuel supplies. Associate Editor Eric Johnston is here. 

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