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- Former N-T Police constable Zachary Rolfe gives evidence in a long-running inquest
- Tuvalu announces a new prime minister
- The Matildas in Melbourne for the second leg of their Olympic qualifying playoff against Uzbekistan
The end of the Northern Territory's long-running coronial inquest on the shooting death of Indigenous teenager Kumanjayi Walker is in sight, after the incident unfolded four years ago.
Former NT Police constable Zachary Rolfe took a stand today.
Mr Rolfe has made submissions to narrow the evidence in the inquest.
Mr Rolfe shot 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker three times while on duty in the remote Northern Territory community of Yuendumu in November 2019, but was acquitted of murder in a five-week trial.
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Tuvalu has announced Feleti Teo as its new prime minister after he was elected unopposed of the Pacific Island's nation.
He received unanimous support from the 16 MPs.
Teo was picked after former prime minister Kausea Natano lost his seat in a general election on January 26th.
The former attorney-general and fisheries official was educated in New Zealand and Australia.
Tuvalu MP Simon Kofe said in a social media post that its the first time in the nation's history to elect a PM unopposed.
Tuvalu's ministry is also expected to be decided on Monday.
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New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says the job is not done regarding the Special Commission of Inquiry into L-G-B-T-I-Q + hate crimes.
It comes after the state's Police commissioner Karen Webb apologised to the victims and families for not fairly investigating hate crimes between 1970 and 2010.
Mr Minns says there is still work to be done to provide a comprehensive response into the recommendations provided by the Special Commission of Inquiry.
"We're taking it very seriously, and we want to make sure that when we give that government response, and it will be done publicly, no doubt it will be debated in Parliament. We are in a position to explain how we will implement the recommendations that have been provided. I don't want to be in a situation where we don't provide the kind of thought or co-ordination that's required prior to it being distributed."
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An inquest into the death of an Aboriginal woman found unconscious in prison by her sister will examine Victoria's parole law and prison healthcare.
Heather Calgaret died at Sunshine Hospital in 2021 after her sister Suzzane found her in a critical condition at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre Prison.
The Yamatji Noongar Wongi and Pitjantjatjara woman had been administered an opioid medicine a day prior to her being found unresponsive.
She had also been eligible for parole for almost a year and was set to be released in February 20-22.
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Thousands of supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro rallied in Brazil's biggest city, Sao Paulo’s to defend him against legal challenges that could put him in jail.
The former conservative president called the rally after being targeted by a police raid earlier this month investigating an alleged coup attempt.
Mr Bolsonaro spoke for about 20 minutes to defend himself while reminiscing about his 2019-2022 term.
“They continue to accuse me of a coup, now the coup is because there is a draft of a state of emergency decree. A coup? Using the Constitution? Have holy patience. A coup using the Constitution. I make it clear that the state of siege begins with the President of the Republic convening the republic and defense councils. Did this happen? No."
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In football, the Matildas say a big lead won't alter their approach in the second leg of their Olympic qualifying playoff against Uzbekistan.
The team has landed in Melbourne for Wednesday night's second leg at the Docklands Stadium.
Australia won the first leg three-nil in Tashkent on Saturday night, making them very heavy favourites to win over two legs, and progress to the Olympics.
But defender Ellie Carpenter says they'll be treating the situation like they have no lead at all.
"Obviously, we're three goals up, but we don't go into the game any different. It's nil-nil for us going in. We want to put out a very solid performance Wednesday night to seal the Olympic qualifier."
