Kumanjayi Little Baby alleged murder: The Australian’s Liam Mendes reports on Alice Springs riots, Old Timers town camp living conditions

A murdered child and a community wild for justice: that’s the explosive mix in Alice Springs, where our reporter Liam Mendes is on the story that’s broken Australians’ hearts. 

A murdered child and a community wild for justice: that’s the explosive mix in Alice Springs, where our reporter Liam Mendes is on the story that’s broken Australians’ hearts. 

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NT chief restricts alcohol, boosts police as Little Baby’s family calls for calm

Riot erupts at hospital after vigilante group finds, beats Little Baby’s accused killer

Body of Kumanjayi Little Baby, 5, found days after alleged abduction from Alice Springs home

Commentary by Jacinta Nampijinpa Price: Tragic case of Kumanjayi Little Baby highlights a national disgrace

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

A murdered child and a community wild for justice: that&rsquo;s the explosive mix in Alice Springs, where our reporter Liam Mendes is on the story that&rsquo;s broken Australians&rsquo; hearts.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/irans-supreme-leader-defies-us-blockade-as-us-war-bill-tops-35bn/live-coverage/1549a73b1e1271719436674ea8eda3c1#:~:text=shops%20closed%2C%20NT-,Chief,-Minister%20slams%20%27disgusting">NT chief restricts alcohol, boosts police as Little Baby&rsquo;s family calls for calm</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/body-of-fiveyearold-kumanjayi-little-baby-found-in-alice-springs-as-police-accuse-fugitive-jefferson-lewis-of-murder/news-story/4122143835a38524d86ec4efc02e9826">Riot erupts at hospital after vigilante group finds, beats Little Baby&rsquo;s accused killer</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/body-of-sharon-granites-5-found-days-after-alleged-abduction-from-alice-springs-home/news-story/1b5b3cc52e0f8c7605d7f918f5a31b96">Body of Kumanjayi Little Baby, 5, found days after alleged abduction from Alice Springs home</a>
Commentary by Jacinta Nampijinpa Price: <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/tragic-case-of-kumanjayi-little-baby-sharon-granites-highlights-a-national-disgrace/news-story/3f98ff0d61a22b3f47e3b89d1da31a8b">Tragic case of Kumanjayi Little Baby highlights a national disgrace</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/grandfather-reveals-hell-hole-town-camp-where-missing-fiveyearold-was-taken/news-story/b5753305da14012f79580c0ad11a4b60">Alice Springs &lsquo;hell hole&rsquo; town camp where girl was taken</a>

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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.&nbsp;
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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories.

The Front

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia's national broadsheet to audio, featuring behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

Vigilante rage in Alice Springs: Our reporter’s eyewitness account

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 review: Nikki Gemmell on Meryl Streep’s return - The Front

The cast: Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, Anne Hathaway. The brands: ALL of them. The result: The Devil Wears Prada 2, of course. But is the most anticipated movie event of the year more than the sum of its parts? The answer from our film critic Nikki Gemmell is a resounding yes, who laughed and cried during this “delicious” comedy.

The cast: Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, Anne Hathaway. The brands: ALL of them. The result: The Devil Wears Prada 2, of course. But is the most anticipated movie event of the year more than the sum of its parts? The answer from our film critic Nikki Gemmell is a resounding yes, who laughed and cried during this “delicious” comedy. 

Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app.

The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.

The cast: Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, Anne Hathaway. The brands: ALL of them. The result: The Devil Wears Prada 2, of course. But is the most anticipated movie event of the year more than the sum of its parts? The answer from our film critic Nikki Gemmell is a resounding yes, who laughed and cried during this &ldquo;delicious&rdquo; comedy.&nbsp;
Find out more about The Front podcast <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a>. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">website</a> or on The Australian&rsquo;s app.
The weekend edition of The Front is co-produced by Claire Harvey and Jasper Leak. The host is Claire Harvey. Audio production and editing by Jasper Leak who also composed our theme.

Devil Wears Prada 2: Miranda Priestly flies economy?

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Virginia Bell hands down interim report in Royal Commission into Antisemitism and social cohesion

Politicians should get counter-terror training, the gun buyback must be expedited and security should be amped-up for all ‘high-risk’ gatherings of the Jewish community. Today - where the interim report by Royal Commissioner Virginia Bell get us?

Politicians should get counter-terror training, the gun buyback must be expedited and security should be amped-up for all ‘high-risk’ gatherings of the Jewish community. Today - where the interim report by Royal Commissioner Virginia Bell get us?

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Antisemitism royal commission interim report: Iran war heightens risk for Jews

Commentary by Geoff Chambers: Anthony Albanese can’t whitewash security failures exposed by Bell report

Commentary by Alex Ryvchin: Virginia Bell’s report findings a step in the right direction, but little has changed

Funding for counter-terrorism fell 'significantly', says Bell

Terror training for PM, national cabinet: Bell report

This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet with Claire Harvey, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

Politicians should get counter-terror training, the gun buyback must be expedited and security should be amped-up for all &lsquo;high-risk&rsquo; gatherings of the Jewish community. Today - where the interim report by Royal Commissioner Virginia Bell get us?
Read more about this story at <a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/terror-training-for-pm-national-cabinet-among-14-recommendations-in-bell-report/news-story/209c63032b58776977d7fb54564219e5">Antisemitism royal commission interim report: Iran war heightens risk for Jews</a>
Commentary by Geoff Chambers:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/anthony-albanese-cant-whitewash-security-failures-exposed-by-bell-report/news-story/47397fdea93f5863fe9ee4b124efb10d">Anthony Albanese can&rsquo;t whitewash security failures exposed by Bell report</a>
Commentary by Alex Ryvchin: <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/virginia-bells-report-findings-a-step-in-the-right-direction-but-little-has-changed/news-story/6f2b080073df7bd8d6639af06eefde9a">Virginia Bell&rsquo;s report findings a step in the right direction, but little has changed</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/iran-threatens-unprecedented-military-action-over-blockade/live-coverage/fb00669d191331746c95255e045686a0#:~:text=Funding%20for%20counter%2Dterrorism%20fell%20%27significantly%27%2C%20says%20Bell">Funding for counter-terrorism fell 'significantly', says Bell</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/iran-threatens-unprecedented-military-action-over-blockade/live-coverage/fb00669d191331746c95255e045686a0#:~:text=PINNED-,Terror%20training%20for%20PM%2C%20national%20cabinet%3A%20Bell%20report,-James%20Dowling">Terror training for PM, national cabinet: Bell report</a>
This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet with Claire Harvey, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our regular host is Claire Harvey and our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

Bondi report urges more cops for Jewish gatherings

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The Front podcast afternoon headlines: Body of five-year-old Sharon Granites found in Alice Springs

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.

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

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&rsquo;s uncertain future after Saudi funding is pulled.
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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/northern-territory/body-of-fiveyearold-kumanjayi-little-baby-found-in-alice-springs-as-police-accuse-fugitive-jefferson-lewis-of-murder/news-story/4122143835a38524d86ec4efc02e9826">Body of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby found in Alice Springs as police accuse fugitive Jefferson Lewis of murder</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/iran-threatens-unprecedented-military-action-over-blockade/live-coverage/fb00669d191331746c95255e045686a0#:~:text=Jacinta%20Price%20reveals%20she%20is%20aunt%20of%20missing%20NT%20five%2Dyear%2Dold">Jacinta Price reveals she is aunt of missing NT five-year-old</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/grandfather-reveals-hell-hole-town-camp-where-missing-fiveyearold-was-taken/news-story/b5753305da14012f79580c0ad11a4b60">Alice Springs &lsquo;hell hole&rsquo; town camp where girl was taken</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/alleged-killer-cops-mum-makes-legal-move-in-court/news-story/3264232d63df3569fec63fff5575a826">Alleged killer cop&rsquo;s mum makes legal move in court</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/the-wall-street-journal/saudi-arabia-pulls-funding-from-liv-golf-its-star-players-face-a-painful-road-back/news-story/0a11c797272c1cb64e3642bd9553ae05">Saudi Arabia pulls funding from LIV golf. Its star players face a painful road back</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/golf/how-the-collapse-of-liv-golf-would-affect-aussies-stars-cameron-smith-marc-leishman-lucas-herbert-and-elvis-smylie/news-story/a7493c3a309509bc608e6fa89302cdb3">How the collapse of LIV Golf would affect Aussies stars Cameron Smith, Marc Leishman, Lucas Herbert and Elvis Smylie</a>

Missing five-year-old girl’s body found in Alice Springs

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Vigilante rage in Alice Springs: Our reporter’s eyewitness account

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