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Top Stories New claims of abuse at Queensland detention centre New claims of brutality emerge from a Queensland juvenile detention centre with a former worker saying she regularly witnessed the physical and emotional abuse of young people at the facility that "stripped them of all their self-esteem". Manus Island asylum seekers 'offered $20,000 to go home' The Federal Government has doubled its financial offer to convince asylum seekers on Manus Island to return home but no one has taken up the offer so far, Refugee Action Coalition spokesman Ian Rintoul says. Two Indigenous commissioners should lead detention inquiry, Bill Shorten says The Federal Opposition Leader says the royal commission into abuse in the Northern Territory's youth justice system must be held "with Aboriginal people, not to Aboriginal people". Chiller furious after Olympic Village fire reveals alarms had been silenced Kitty Chiller is meeting with IOC officials after a small fire at the Australian team's Olympic Village accommodation, caused by a cigarette in a non-smoking venue, reveals fire alarms had been silenced. Garma Festival overshadowed by youth detention sorrow The celebration of Indigenous culture begins under a shadow of child abuse allegations at the Northern Territory's youth detention facilities, documented in damning footage aired by ABC's Four Corners program. Australian citizen arrested in Singapore for promoting terrorism An Australian citizen is detained by Singaporean authorities for terrorism-related activities including promoting the Islamic State militant group and armed jihad. Australia headed for recession 'as soon as next year' Australia's credit binge will lead to a bust as soon as next year, with house prices to fall between 40 and 70 per cent and unemployment to rise sharply, Professor Steve Keen says. Forensic investigator to probe new greyhound grave claims The possibility of new mass greyhound graves in New South Wales prompts the state's racing body to appoint a forensic investigator. 'I am afraid of this man': Afghan cleric arrested after marrying 6yo girl An elderly Afghan cleric has been arrested after marrying a child, officials say, with the girl's family refuting his claims they gave her away as a "religious offering", saying she was abducted. Joyce denies Turnbull was playing politics in blocking Rudd's tilt at UN top job Barnaby Joyce criticises accusations of partisanship levelled at Malcolm Turnbull over his blocking of Kevin Rudd's tilt to be United Nations Secretary General, arguing Labor gave Mr Rudd the most clear character references. Consumers warned after complaints surge against solar companies Consumers are being warned about signing up to expensive solar power systems after a surge in complaints about shonky solar companies and unscrupulous sales methods. Handball captain sets sights on diversity in sport after gender transition After transitioning from male to female, Canberra handball player Hannah Mouncey looks to promote gender diversity in sport while planning to return to the game for the women's team. Old Khmer Rouge enemies become pioneers of peace Cadres who participated in the Khmer Rouge's reign of terror under Pol Pot are being brought together with former victims to share their stories at the final stronghold of the murderous regime. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum KevUN16? Not a chance, it turns out By Annabel Crabb The redemption of Hillary Rodham Clinton By Bruce Wolpe Is a royal commission the best response to the NT juvenile justice crisis? 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