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Man charged with stealing Cleo Smith bought toy dolls in the years leading up to abduction

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The 36 year-old Western Australian man charged over the abduction of four-year-old Cleo Smith has an infatuation for dolls

Terence Darrell Kelly, has been charged with multiple offences including child stealing.

He faced Carnarvon Magistrate’s Court on Thursday and did not apply for bail and was not required to enter a plea.

Social media of alleged abductor

Kelly collects bratz dolls and is pictured on his social media wearing a shirt with the toy brand on it.

Terrance Kelly with Bratz dolls. Source: Facebook

There’s also pictures on his Facebook of an entire doll collection and selfies commenting on brushing the Bratz dolls hair.

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One post from last year saying “I love taking my dolls for drive arounds”

A lot of dolls are still in their original packaging. It appears to be an impressive collection, not limited to Bratz dolls – with Disney princesses and other little girls toys part of it all too.

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It has been reported he bought toy dolls in the years leading up to the alleged kidnapping.

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Kelly’s identity was revealed late on Wednesday afternoon after he was taken to hospital twice as he reportedly harmed himself in a police cell.

Why does he collect dolls?

Cleo found playing with toys

The detective leading the investigation into the alleged abduction revealed officers said they found Cleo playing with toys in one of the rooms.

Police have visited stores in the town’s main shopping street.

They asked business owners to hand over CCTV footage over the last two-and-a-half weeks.

The Australian have reported he bought dolls from Carnarvon Toyworld within the last three weeks with staff assisting detectives by scouring through archived security footage.

“He was in here three or four times a year buying girls’ toys, Disney princesses and others things like that,” a worker told the publication.

The man was known to police

Police still needed to establish what happened during the 18 days she was missing, describing it as a “traumatic event”

Kelly will face court again on December 6th.

Police have confirmed he was well known to Police and a familiar face in the community.

“It was literally a needle in a data haystack,” Detective Superintendent Rod Wilde said.

Reports alleged abductor was following Cleo’s mum on Facebook, according to a nine 6pm report.

Detective Superintendent Rod Wilde is calling on people to refrain from sharing their opinions of the case online.

“Everyone please keep those theories to yourself and don’t go sticking them on social media — it’s very unhelpful.”

A team of 140 detectives, officers and analysts have been working tirelessly for more than two weeks since her alleged kidnapping from the family’s tent in the early hours of October 16.

Police have previously said this investigation is just at the tip of the iceberg and there are more details to emerge.

“The information acted on from last night (Monday) onwards starts out really small and quickly snowballs,”Detective Superintendent Rod Wilde said.

“There were car movements, and there were phone movements. The jigsaw fit the puzzle.”

Cleo has been pictured in the arms of her mother for the first time.

Officers who specialise in interviewing children have been brought in to assist the investigation as the the rest of the world watches on, relieved that she is safely home. 

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How Gen Alpha are positioned to shape the future of education

Future of education: how Generation Alpha and engaged parents are shaping schools amid challenges and rapid change

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Future of education: how Generation Alpha and engaged parents are shaping schools amid challenges and rapid change

In Short:
– Future education involves increased parental engagement and adapting to technological changes for younger generations.
– Barriers to involvement include time constraints and poor communication from schools, impacting family-school relationships.
What does the future of education look like for parents and students?
On this episode of Beyond Education, Enquiry Tracker founder Greg Campitelli explores the evolving landscape of schooling with insights from Mark McCrindle, founder of McCrindle Research. McCrindle, a notable social analyst.
In the conversation, he noted significant shifts in education accessibility and the increasing need for parental involvement.
A recent study indicated that 83% of parents prioritise engagement in their children’s schooling, seeking to actively participate despite busy schedules. Parents are investing in education, valuing it highly while wanting to play a hands-on role.
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Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing immediately

Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety

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– Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, risking global tensions and retaliation from other nations.
– Proliferation concerns are rising as nuclear states modernise arsenals and the New START Treaty nears expiration.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing immediately, aiming to align with testing programs from other countries according to the conversation.Resuming explosive nuclear tests would likely trigger retaliatory responses from nuclear-armed nations like Russia and China, worsening the arms race and increasing global risks.

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The potential for worldwide radioactive fallout remains high, even for underground tests. The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, signed by 187 states, prohibits such testing, yet the US remains a signatory without ratification, bound not to violate the treaty’s intent.

Nuclear weapon testing, once crucial for understanding weapon effects and military planning, has diminished. Since World War II, nuclear tests have largely focused on developing new designs. Significant environmental and health concerns led to a moratorium on atmospheric testing in the early 1960s and the Partial Test Ban Treaty in 1963.

Many countries, including the US, stopped explosive testing in the 1990s. Technological advancements allowed nations to develop nuclear weapons without the need for actual explosions.

Proliferation Risks

Nuclear proliferation continues, with all nine nuclear-armed states investing heavily in modernising their arsenals. This raises concerns about lowered thresholds for using such weapons.

Recent conflicts involving nuclear threats have escalated, and the number of nuclear weapons operationally available has begun to rise again. Russia has tested advanced nuclear weapons, while China is rapidly expanding its military capabilities.

The New START Treaty, which confines the nuclear capabilities of the US and Russia, is set to expire soon, with no successor treaty negotiations underway.

The Doomsday Clock has moved closer to midnight this year, highlighting the heightened dangers facing the world today.

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US–China trade talks are a handshake, not a deal

Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

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Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.


Presidents Trump and Xi extend their tariff truce in an informal meeting, with US cuts and Chinese promises on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX cautions this is unofficial and deeper issues between the two super powers remain.

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