The Prime Minister has called on the Alice Springs community to unite, after the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby.

About 400 people rioted in the town last night, following the arrest of the alleged murderer, Jefferson Lewis.

The 47-year-old has since been moved to Darwin for his safety.

Anthony Albanese says he understands the anger and frustration but wants to see the community join together.

A deadline for the Trump administration to secure authorisation from the US Congress to continue its war on Iran has passed.

Under the US constitution, the President must receive approval from Congress within 60 days of introducing armed forces into hostilities.

The US Defence Department has argued Donald Trump does not have to comply with the War Powers Resolution because a ceasefire with Iran should have paused the clock on the obligation.

Serious criminal charges have been laid against the partner of former Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.

Prominent surgeon Dr Reza Adib has been charged with three counts of rape, one of sexual assault and two counts of deprivation of liberty.

The 64-year-old had been the subject of a police investigation... with officers yesterday searching his Gold Coast unit.

Dr Adib this afternoon attended the Southport Police station. 

The Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has condemned mob attacks on emergency responders, ambulances and police cars overnight as angry mourners tried to get to alleged child-murderer Jefferson Lewis. Mr Lewis was arrested after being beaten unconscious by community members who found him last night over the alleged murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, whose body was found south of Alice Springs yesterday.

He's since been flown to Darwin for his safety and he remains in custody.

US Central Command has reportedly prepared a plan for a short and powerful wave of strikes on Iran to pressure it to give up its enriched uranium.

Meanwhile the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says no determination has been made on a new US request for assistance to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

The Trump Administration is seeking to form a coalition of countries to assist in securing freedom of navigation in the vital shipping channel.

National home prices have increased by just 0.3 per cent in April, the slowest pace of growth in more than a year.

It 's been driven by house price falls in the two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne.

If the Reserve Bank increases rates when it meets next week, it could pose a further challenge for the housing market.

Central Australian residents have been left reeling and heartbroken over the dramatic events of the past 24 hours.

Northern Territory leaders are condemning the actions of a mob who attacked emergency services workers during the arrest of a man who's accused of murdering five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.

The United Nations is raising the alarm on the growing death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon, despite a ceasefire. 

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Authorities have moved the alleged killer of five-year-old girl Kumanjayi Little Baby to Darwin after violence and unrest broke out in Alice Springs following his arrest.

The incident has sparked a conversation at a federal political level about safety in Indigenous town camps.

Soccer's world governing body says Iran will be participating in this summer's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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The alleged killer of a five-year-old girl in Alice Springs has been flown to Darwin to keep him and emergency services safe.

The federal government has announced it has secured additional jet fuel and diesel for Australia, as the war in the Middle East continues to hamper supplies and shows no sign of letting up.

Canadian police are searching for a Victorian woman who disappeared while hiking on an island off the country's east coast.

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National home prices have recorded the slowest growth in more than a year, rising just 0.3 per cent in April.

Northern Territory police have confirmed the man arrested over the alleged murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby has been moved out of Alice Springs due to safety concerns for police, medical staff and the man himself.

The latest housing data for April shows house price growth is at its slowest pace in more than a year. 

As the US struggles to persuade Iran to open a crucial oil shipping passage, the Australian government has confirmed it has responded to a call for help.

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Alice Springs has been gripped by violence after the arrest of an alleged killer of a five-year-old girl following a lengthy manhunt.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has confirmed Australia is involved in diplomatic discussions about Donald Trump's latest plan to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Canadian authorities have spent a third day searching for an Australian woman who has not been seen since setting off on a hike in Nova Scotia province, in the east of the country.

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There have been violent scenes in the streets of Alice Springs overnight, after the alleged killer of a five-year-old girl was arrested.

Australia has begun discussions with the United States about joining the latest US proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while working with the UK and France.

The Australian Government says it warned Australians not to join a flotilla trying to break Israel's maritime blockade of Gaza, as people onboard are arrested.

Australia's housing market kept rising in April, but only just, with new data from Cotality showing momentum is easing.

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