Search for young girl after man's body found in water

Search for young girl after man's body found in water

A desperate search is under way for a young girl after police recovered a man's body following a suspected boating accident.

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Saturday, June 13, 2026

On the news agenda today

Australian motorists are unlikely to benefit from any deal to end the Iran war with a fuel tax cut due to expire

Investors are offloading properties before tax changes even hit the market, bringing a listings boom but fewer rentals

The Dolphins have secured their sixth NRL win in a row by beating the Sydney Roosters

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