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Coastal town hires its own film crew to capture life in 2026
Schoolchildren starring in a documentary about their quaint home town on the Queensland coast hope the publicity does not change what they love about it....
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From Azteca to LA, your guide to every World Cup stadium
From volcano mimics to modern super-stadia with retractable roofs, the grounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are among the most spectacular on Earth. Newsili...
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How far can the Socceroos really go at the FIFA World Cup?
This crop of Socceroos has been labelled the "next generation", but that doesn't mean they aren't aiming high at the FIFA World Cup. Newsiline summarises...
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What Australia would have looked like when the dinosaurs roamed
Palaeontologists say evidence pointing to Australia's polar past shows that many dinosaurs roamed the country when the south east was still within the Ant...
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Parts of Australia on track for warmest start to winter on record
An influx of humid, tropical air has resulted in a remarkably warm and relatively wet start to winter across Australia. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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The trait that defines Australia's 1.1 million power couples
The ranks of Australia's so-called power couples, in which both partners are university-educated, have almost quadrupled over 20 years. Newsiline summaris...
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Abbott takes a 'hold your nose and accept the preferences' approach to One Nation
Tony Abbott has been back in the political cycle for barely a fortnight and already the air is redolent with garment-rending, ancient feuds, biblical come...
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Britain's defence strategy under fire while global nuclear spending surges
The prospect of nuclear weapons being used in either Ukraine or the Middle East, rather than being fired between Moscow, Washington or Beijing has risen....
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'Brighter' weekend forecast for Queensland despite some showers
Most Queenslanders are in for warmer and brighter weather this weekend, but scattered showers are expected to continue along parts of the coast. Newsiline...
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Elon Musk is the world's first trillionaire. Here's what that looks like
Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publisher...
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ABC 50/50 quiz: Testing your knowledge of ABBA, the World Cup mascots and some fruity language
Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right; the other is wrong. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and l...
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The big life lessons you've learnt since owning a pet
Pets can be lifelong companions, but they can also test us in ways we never imagined. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links r...
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Villages 700 years old destroyed to 'uproot people' from their history
Non-governmental organisations Biladi and Blue Shield are among the design experts using new technologies to create detailed records of cultural heritage...
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Live: Ghana star denied visa, will miss his side's opener
World Cup co-host Canada gets its campaign underway in Toronto when it takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aus...
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Iran says peace with US has 'never been closer'
Pakistan, which has been mediating a deal, says the text has been "agreed", but Donald Trump has lashed out at Iranian officials on social media, telling...
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Who is donating to One Nation? – Back to Back Barries podcast
Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy discuss One Nation’s successful fundraising drive which raised nearly $3m this week. Newsiline summarises this report from T...
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Liberals are scaring first-home buyers with warnings of negative equity – but experts believe there’s little to worry about
Exclusive: Economists say falling house prices are largely in the more expensive parts of Sydney and Melbourne’s markets and are less likely to affect fir...
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More of the Christchurch shooter’s online comments have been uncovered, New Zealand researchers say. Does it change the picture?
The gunman’s ‘militancy and excitement’ increased as Australian far-right groups grew bolder, a new book suggests Terrified children hid in the corners of...
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Online racism is significantly impacting mental health, First Nations people say: ‘It’s like carrying a bully in your pocket’
Australian Human Rights Commission has called for a digital duty of care to prevent social media algorithms from incentivising ‘racist’ content Get our br...
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Labor and the Coalition must force Pauline Hanson to ‘please explain’ her policies if they are to win back voters | Tom McIlroy
Her strongest supporters don’t care that her positions often don’t make sense, but first-time One Nation voters could swing back if the party faced more s...
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Antarctica’s west coast missing an area of sea ice the size of France as temperatures peak 20C above average
Exclusive A vast area of the Bellingshausen Sea should be covered by sea ice by now, with one expert calling the loss of ice ‘depressing’ Get our breaking...
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NDIS changes ‘retrogressive’ and out of step with review, MPs say
Report by Labor-led joint human rights committee says cuts to the $50bn scheme could limit support for those in need Get our breaking news email, free app...
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Breaking: Elon Musk set to become world's first trillionaire as SpaceX lists on US stock market
"SpaceX wants to be able to take you to the moon, take you to Mars, and ultimately beyond," Mr Musk said at a launch event in Starbase, Texas. Newsiline s...
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Olympic, world and Commonwealth champion stoked for a career-first
After years as a relay specialist, Meg Harris qualifies for the 100m freestyle at the Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific Swimming Championships. Newsiline...
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Gasly reinstated to Monaco GP podium after timekeepers' error revealed
Alpine driver Pierre Gasly's third-place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix has been reinstated, with racing officials accepting an appeal filed by the Formu...
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David Hockney, star of 20th-century art, dies at age 88
David Hockney, one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of modern times, has died aged 88. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS New...
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Giant of British art David Hockney dies aged 88
British artist David Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art, dies aged 88. Newsiline su...
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Live: Bunker denies Roosters opening try in clash with Dolphins
A youngster the Roosters have earmarked as James Tedesco's long-term successor at fullback will make his NRL debut on Friday night against the Dolphins. N...
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Port River 'stud muffin' among spate of dolphin deaths in Adelaide
Environmental authorities are investigating what caused the death of a Port River dolphin, believed to be Zoom, this week after several dolphin carcasses...
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Alleged drug dealer caught after trading cannabis for cat food
Police charge a 45-year-old woman with a range of drug, weapons and other offences after a group of teenagers were caught stealing cat food to allegedly s...
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Two dead after Taliban opens fire on dress code violation protest
The protest followed the arrests of dozens of women for alleged dress code violation in the Afghan city of Herat. Newsiline summarises this report from AB...
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Federal mines minister backs unions' right to strike at BHP
Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King says workers threatening strike action at the nation's biggest port deserve "every single cent" of what they ear...
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Mitre 10 franchisee battles to stop Bunnings opening next door
A small town retailer is battling it out with Australia's biggest hardware giant in the Federal Court to stop Bunnings from opening up literally next door...
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Live: Cats, Suns look for bounce-back wins at Kardinia Park
The Suns try to make history at Kardinia Park, as Geelong looks to bounce back with a win to jump into the top three. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Police dog puts alleged fugitive bikie in hospital
A Top End bikie who allegedly escaped police custody last week has been hospitalised after being bitten by a police dog during his re-capture. Newsiline s...
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Qld deputy premier short on sympathy for 'juvenile grubs' in youth detention lockdown
Jarrod Bleijie says children inside youth detention centres are largely to blame for lockdowns, and it's the staff that need protection. Newsiline summari...