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Headlines: Calls for calm in Alice Springs

May 1, 2026·3 min
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Today's headlines include: The partner of former Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has been charged with rape after police raided a Gold Coast apartment. Fresh alcohol bans have been imposed in Alice Springs where violence erupted last night, following the arrest of child murder suspect Jefferson Lewis. A group of activists arrested on board dozens of aid ships bound for Gaza have been moved to the Greek island of Crete, Israel has confirmed. And today’s good news: A world first clinical trial of a tiny brain implant for treatment-resistant depression has been given the go-ahead in the U.S.  Hosts: Zara Seidler and Lucy TassellProducer: Elliot Lawry Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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