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Morning Mail: Rape alleged in WA youth detention; rightwing lobby’s ‘bizarre’ campaign; and Japan’s moon mission

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  • Former child detainees in Western Australia allege sexual abuse in state custody. Victorian Coalition MPs criticise a conservative lobby group's pre-election campaign, warning it may harm their election prospects.
  • French authorities face pressure after violent unrest left public buildings burned, shops looted, and over 2,000 people arrested.
  • Japan plans to launch a spacecraft to collect samples from Mars' moon Phobos.
Morning Mail: Rape alleged in WA youth detention; rightwing lobby’s ‘bizarre’ campaign; and Japan’s moon mission
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