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Police confirm body is missing Mum Allison Baden-Clay

Police have confirmed that a body found on a creek bank yesterday is that of missing Brookfield mother Allison Baden-Clay.

As police continued to scour bushland today searchers reportedly discovered a mobile sim card near where the body was found.

Benjamin Crock reports.

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Body confirmed as missing Brookfield mother

By Jessica Sier

Queensland police have confirmed the body found at Kholo Creek crossing at Anstead in Brisbane’s west is that of missing woman Allison Baden-Clay.

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Remote Qld mayoral candidate stabbed

AAP, produced for online by Kristy McMahon

A mayoral candidate in a remote Indigenous community in Queensland’s Gulf Country was stabbed the night before the state’s council elections.

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Body found in search for missing Brookfield mother

A tragic breakthrough in the search for missing Brookfield mother-of-three, Allison Baden-Clay.

Late this morning a woman’s body was located near the Mount Crosby Weir, in Brisbane’s outer west.

The victim was dressed in clothes similar to those Allison Baden-Clay was wearing when she disappeared 11 days ago.

Jorge Branco reports.

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More trouble for Matthew Newton

Australian actor Matthew Newton is in more trouble with U.S. authorities – this time after allegedly punching a hotel clerk in the face.

It’s the second time this month, that Miami police have had to arrest Newton.

Mariska Murphy reports.

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Boy faces Bali drug court

The 14-year-old Australian boy arrested for allegedly buying a small amount of marijuana in Bali, has appeared in court for the first time.

The teenager was masked as he was ushered into the Denpasar District Court this morning.

Michele Harris reports.

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Australian teen to face Bali court

Three drugs charges have been filed against the 14-year-old Australian boy who was arrested earlier this month in Bali for alleged cannabis possession.

The most serious of the charges carries a six-year jail term.

Natalie Ross reports.

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Card frauds hit North Brisbane

Queensland Police are working with at least two banks investigating thousands of incidents of debit card-skimming on Brisbane’s Northside.

It’s understood at least 5,000 cards were cancelled after the fraudulent behaviour was discovered.

Amity Neumann reports.

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Bali boy may face jail time

The 14-year-old Australian boy arrested in Bali on drug charges may be moved to the notorious Kerobokan prison while awaiting trial, although no final decision has been made.

Prosecutors announced the possible move after receiving yesterday’s police brief of evidence, including toxicology reports.

Naomi Lynch reports.

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Aussies remember Bali victims

Australians have paused today, to mourn those killed in the Bali bombings attacks.

Ceremonies have been held throughout Australia and in Bali to commemorate the event which shocked the world nine years ago.

Elodie Boal reports.

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