Tragic end to NT search, the Bondi royal commission + what is love?

The tragic discovery of a five-year-old girl's body near Alice Springs has sent shockwaves across Australia, with police hunting a 47-year-old man with a violent past and no digital footprint—forcing investigators to revert to pre-digital policing methods. The case underscores the ongoing crisis of Indigenous child safety and the urgent need for systemic reform. Simultaneously, the interim report from the Royal Commission into Antisemitism following the Bondi terror attack reveals critical gaps in national security and counter-terrorism preparedness, while pushing for urgent, consistent gun reform across all states. Amid this national trauma, author Dee Salman offers a radical rethinking of love in her new book, *It's Not Love Actually*, arguing that society has dangerously prioritized romantic relationships over self-worth, friendship, and personal growth. Drawing from her own experiences of sexual assault, a life-altering car accident, and a high-profile relationship with AFL star Darcy Moore, Salman reveals how true love often lies in the support of friends and the deep bond with oneself—not in romantic partnership. Her message is clear: you don’t need a partner to be whole, and centering yourself is the first step to attracting healthy, fulfilling relationships.