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Natalie O’Brien is a multi-award winning career journalist who has worked around Australia covering some of the country’s biggest stories from government coverups to sex trafficking, immigration, the environment, police, courts and crime. She was the first Investigations Editor appointed on The Australian Newspaper and was awarded a highly commended award in the Walkley Awards for her story Children Overboard Didn’t Happen. Contact her on natalie.obrien@news.com.au

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Natalie O'Brien

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Do you know this man?: Tatts, shoes hold Qld DNA clue

Qld police have released images of tattoos and other evidence to identify a man whose body was found in Nambour. It’s one of many remains piling up at police, mortuary and forensic facilities.

True Crime

AN0M sting: How organised crime is moving cash around Australia

Aussie organised criminals have been caught red handed moving cash from their illegal activities. Here’s what they were doing.

True Crime

Russia’s shock note as crims use Aussie high-flyers for dirty cash

Russia has revealed how Australia has ignored money laundering, as organised crime gangs put $50b through unregulated lawyers, accountants and real estate agents.

National

Mum’s new step to protect Cleo

After a harrowing ordeal, Cleo Smith’s mother has acted to further protect the family as they spend their first weekend back together again.

National

‘That’s my school bell’: What next for Cleo Smith

The sound of a school bell signalled it was time for police to have a chat to Cleo Smith about the 18 days leading up to her rescue.

National

Cleo, her suspected abductor at the airport.

‘Our little girl is back in our arms’: Cleo’s family speaks

Cleo Smith’s parents have spoken for the first time since their daughter’s safe return after being held captive during 18 days of hell.

UpdatedNational

Dashcam shows how cops caught Cleo’s alleged abductor

New footage has emerged of the moment Terence Darrell Kelly was arrested over the abduction of missing WA girl Cleo Smith.

National

Tears of joy for Cleo amid fears of vigilantes and retribution

Despite an outpouring of love for Cleo Smith and her family, there is also a dark cloud hanging over the township of Carnarvon.

National

‘Oddball’, overweight loner: Who Cleo’s alleged abductor is

This is the life of the man who allegedly abducted Cleo Smith, who was dubbed an overweight loner and described as an “oddball”.

National

‘It’s OK if she won’t talk’: Cops to interview Cleo

Specialist child interviewers will today begin talking to four-year old Cleo Smith after she was abducted and forced to live with a man against her will.

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