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'I have a cold': journalist shocked after police say he seems to be on drugsVideo emerges online showing Queensland police detaining, swearing at and accusing ABC journalist Josh Bavas of being ‘off his chops on something’
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'A national disgrace': protests held across Australia over NT juvenile detention centre abusesHundreds gather in cities across the nation calling for institutional change after revelations of cruel treatment of children in detention facilities
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Adam Giles suggests lawyers who spoke to Four Corners had political motivesNorthern Territory’s chief minister asks: ‘How many lawyers on the Four Corners show were members of the Labor party?’
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George Brandis: no time for 'endless public seminar' on royal commissionAttorney general says ‘swift and decisive’ action was called for in setting up inquiry into juvenile detention in the Northern Territory
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The ABC chief addresses the Australian’s forum and refrains from naming the broadcaster’s chief critic, while the Daily Telegraph refuses to back down over Harriet WranMichelle Guthrie enters the News Corp lion's den and circles the elephant in the room
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Cardinal Pell calls for investigation into police over sex abuse ‘smear’Victoria’s chief commissioner denies any leaks and says it is clear the sources of an ABC report are the alleged victims
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The footage shown by Four Corners should not allow anyone in the media to give themselves a free pass on the failure to bring this story to wider attention earlierThe juvenile detention scandal, news fatigue, and the power of an image
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ABC should partner with Netflix to raise revenue, says Michelle GuthrieManaging director says broadcaster should use third-party platforms to ensure its programs are seen by more people
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Adam Giles praises John Elferink despite Northern Territory detention scandalChief minister says former corrections minister should be applauded for ‘amazing’ efforts to turn around justice system
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The story of the chair: how a brutal device was brought into Australia's youth jailsIn footage which sparked a global outcry, Dylan Voller was hooded and tied up in a restraint chair with straps at his ankles, wrists and neck. The Northern Territory’s chief minister admits it ‘didn’t look good on television’
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'Absolute horror': Gillian Triggs responds to child abuse at NT detention centre on Q&A; – videoThe Human Rights Commission president responds to shocking footage from a Darwin detention centre showing the abuse of children on Q&A.
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Sister of boy shown restrained in detention says guards 'abused their role'Kira Voller says her family authorised the release of footage shown on ABC because she wants justice
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Teenage boys were locked in cells when sprayed with teargas in NT juvenile centreABC’s Four Corners program given CCTV vision and handy-cam recordings to prove the boys were not trying to escape, as corrections staff had said
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Q&A;: ABC backs screening process after News Corp criticises Khaled ElomarThe Australian highlights offensive Facebook posts but ABC says audience member who asked Pauline Hanson a question about Islamophobia was cleared by police
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Top Liberal aide takes senior role at ABC to ensure 'constructive relationships'Former George Brandis staffer Josh Faulks to work with ABC stakeholders. Plus, calls for internment as comments on Muslim migration come to the fore
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Pauline Hanson questioned about the basis of her 'Islamophobia' on Q&A; – videoOn ABC’s Q&A, audience member Khaled Elomar asks the One Nation senator ‘what is the basis of your Islamophobic feelings – hate, fear, or ignorance?’
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Fairfax's China propaganda sheet reveals Beijing's 'enormous restraint'China Watch paints a partial picture in the SMH. Plus why Steve Price likes to be fully briefed
Adam Giles' deputy agrees timing of ABC Don Dale report was political