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Stunning vision shows scale of outback floodwater 'bigger than anything in our lifetime'

A lone cowboy negotiates a vast flood plain. Water stretches from inundated homestead buildings to the horizon. These are the stunning images of the Gulf of Carpentaria flood disaster. And the water's still rising along the Northern Territory-Queensland border.

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Country Liberal Senator Jacinta Price denies party split over Indigenous Voice to Parliament after Lawson Broad's resignation

The Northern Territory senator has denied her party is fractured over the upcoming referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, despite conflicting positions held by the rank-and-file, parliamentary party and outgoing president.

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Morning Mail: Nuclear subs deal a ‘new dawn’ for defence; voice critics accused; banking sector fears

Anthony Albanese to sign submarine deal in San Diego this morning; Indigenous leaders attack voice ‘scare campaign’

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With 11 Indigenous politicians in parliament, why does Australia need the Voice?

We asked our readers what they would like to know about the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament. In the lead-up to the referendum, our expert authors will answer those questions. You can read the other questions and answers here.

The Conversation

Assaults against people with disabilities underreported

Witnesses have shared accounts of people with disability being abused in public and discriminated against across various sectors, as part of a royal commission.

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Indigenous Group Says Folks Behind *That* Rogue Oscars Goodie Bag Item Used Its Name W/O Consent

"ICIN has not granted permission for any of our information, publications or photos to be reproduced to support the Oscars ‘goodie bag’ or ‘Pieces of Australia’."

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Crossbench push Albanese government for ‘absolute cap’ on carbon emissions

MPs Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall and balance of power senator David Pocock call on Labor to limit total emissions up until 2030

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‘Clumsy joke’: NSW Liberal candidate for Swansea filmed saying ‘I don’t believe in climate change’

Exclusive: Labor calls for Coalition to ‘guarantee’ candidates support climate action after Megan Anderson’s remark

The Guardian - AU

‘White saviours’ accused of finding flaws in voice proposal ‘to stay in spotlight’ by working group member

Thomas Mayo says it is now ‘crunch time’ for Australian government’s relationship with advisory group

The Guardian - AU

Marcia Langton attacks ‘relentless scare campaign’ waged by opponents of Indigenous voice

Comments from design group co-chair come after NT’s Country Liberal president announced resignation over party’s opposition to voice

The Guardian - AU

Crossbenchers unite to stop 'right wing dirty deals'

Progressive crossbenchers in NSW announced a unity ticket they say will stop backroom deals from their conservative opponents after the election.

AAP

Alleged victim of ex-NSW Labor minister Milton Orkopoulos tells court he received anonymous cash

A man who says he was abused by Milton Orkopoulos has told Sydney's Downing Centre District Court he got an apology and received an anonymous envelope with $1,000 cash in the letterbox after he claims he was first touched.

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Queensland police officers’ actions ‘could be considered corrupt’, Shiralee Tilberoo inquest hears

Final hearing into death of First Nations woman told failure by three officers to perform adequate cell inspections amounted to ‘human rights breaches’

The Guardian - AU

Stories for the screen bring Indigenous people together

Bones of Crows, a film detailing the removal of Cree children from their families, will make its Australian premiere at Indigenous film festival Birrarangga

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Calls to ditch Harmony Day amid accusations it 'whitewashes historic and ongoing racism' in Australia

The federal government is facing calls to restore Harmony Day to its original and internationally recognised name, with the Greens saying it "whitewashes historic and ongoing racism in Australia".

Newcastle Herald

Teen 'screamed' during MP's alleged abuse in office

Alleged sexual abuse by a former NSW Labor MP left a young teenager screaming and in pain, a jury has heard.

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Souths teammates stand united behind Mitchell

Tom Burgess says it's not just the responsibility of Souths teammate Latrell Mitchell to call out racist abuse.

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Country Liberal Party president Lawson Broad quits over party's opposition to an Indigenous Voice to Parliament

The Northern Territory's Country Liberal Party president Lawson Broad says he was "strongly opposed" to the recent announcement that the party's rank-and-file members had voted to back the 'No' campaign in the upcoming referendum.

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Perth man on remand spends 15 days isolated at Casuarina Prison amid COVID-19 restrictions

A Perth man in Casuarina Prison on remand is forced to spend more than two weeks in isolation and solitary confinement after his cellmate contracts COVID-19, sparking criticism of staffing shortages and claims of a "system in chaos".

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Young Aboriginal survivors speak out against domestic violence

Ruby left an abusive relationship so her son would not grow up thinking violence was normal. Taylah's aunty was killed by her partner. Both young women are speaking out against domestic violence.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: ACBF-Youpla victims wait for compensation, Oscar goodie bag gift prompts questions

Record profit for Saudi Aramco, Gary Lineker row deepens, Oscars coverage kicks off

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Girls will be locked up for longer if Queensland passes new youth justice laws, advocates warn

Queensland parliament is set to debate new youth justice laws which advocates warn will put more girls behind bars.

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Minister Victor Dominello was targeted by ClubsNSW over poker machine reform. Now he's speaking out

A senior Liberal minister has spoken for the first time about how a powerful Australian gambling lobby group forced him out of the portfolio and has called for an investigation into its influence over government.

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Young voters outnumber baby boomers and could hold key to NSW election

The under-40s make up the majority of the state's population — that translates into more power at the ballot box, and come March 25, climate change and cost of living will be some of the key issues that will determine how they vote.

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Racist and sexist attacks won't drive Mahuta out of politics

Nanaia Mahuta says she became a “lightning rod" for detractors of Three Waters. She sat down with political editor Jo Moir to explain why she will always speak out against racist and sexist attacks she is subject to.

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