Afternoon Update: how police mistook sex doll for a body; Bondi hero has assault charges dropped; and dust removal

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here, and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter.How did New South Wales police mistake a sex doll for a “body”? By following the correct procedure, police say.On Sunday, NSW police were called to a rural locality near Goulburn after a suitcase containing what was believed to be human remains was found dumped on the side of the road. After police arrived, the suitcase was sent off to forensics, and police released a statement saying the body was believed to be female.Massive bailout for Australia’s largest aluminium smelter expected to be announced by PM and NSW premierBondi shooting hero Ahmed al-Ahmed has assault charges droppedFirst Nations woman reported DV concerns days before she was allegedly murdered by ex-partner, Queensland police sayMembers of Liberal group received ‘kickbacks’ from lobbying company’s Catholic Schools NSW contract, Icac hearsMass evacuations in Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin brings more torrential rain to China Continue reading...