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Japan's bear attacks broke records in 2025. Will this year be worse?
Bear encounters are rising in Japan, and the problem is not confined to the wilderness. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links...
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Victorian coroner recommends mental health guarantee for gun owners
The coroner made the recommendation as part of an inquiry into the death of a gun owner who failed to self-report an extensive history of mental health an...
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Concerns NDIS cuts could increase domestic violence risks
Planned cuts to NDIS community participation budgets could leave participants in unsafe environments, including increasing their risk of domestic violence...
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'A pile of crap': Premier's mea culpa over Ogilvie scandal
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff says he "dropped the ball" regarding the allegations against a former minister, likening it to a "pile of crap" he has t...
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Woolworths to offshore hundreds of corporate jobs
Supermarket giant Woolworths will begin consultations with potentially affected staff today after announcing plans to shift some operations offshore. News...
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Cyber security incident shuts down north Queensland sugar mills
Cane farmers in the Mackay region were notified early on Wednesday to stop harvesting, after a cyber incident brought sugar milling at two north Queenslan...
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State funeral for Neale Daniher begins at the MCG
Family, friends, members of the AFL community and dignitaries are attending the service to remember the AFL legend, MND campaigner and former Australia of...
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The 35-year old Blues record Brian To'o can break in Origin II
Brian To'o is one of the best New South Wales Origin players in recent years and now history beckons for the Blues winger in Game II at the MCG. Newsiline...
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NSW admits pro-Palestine protester Hannah Thomas was assaulted by police officers and falsely imprisoned
State admits former Greens candidate entitled to damages and agrees to pay medical costs, but denies malicious prosecution and malfeasance in public offic...
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PM 'very worried' about Iran war escalation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is "very worried" about fresh US strikes on Iran and has highlighted the difficulties for global markets respondin...
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Decades in the making, Australia's newest airport has an opening date
Sydney's second airport is due to open in a few months' time, with the concept first suggested nearly 90 years ago. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Mining set to restart at one of the NT's biggest gold reserves
After being dormant for nearly 30 years, the Mount Todd gold mine near Katherine is gearing up to restart production. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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FIFA prioritising profit over fans at World Cup, ex-official says
A former FIFA official says the upcoming World Cup has been tainted by corporate greed as two US states investigate ticket pricing and practices. Newsilin...
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Why women are at greater risk of intimate partner violence during pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of greater autonomy and self-awareness for women. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the or...
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Court rejects appeal to increase sentence of killer driver
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal to increase the jail term of Christopher Dillon Joannidis, who killed five people in a horrific 2023 crash in...
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Motorists brace for higher petrol prices as Australia's fuel tax cut set to end
The government's $2.5 billion fuel excise cut is planned to end at the end of June. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links rea...
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Mark Latham to pay MP $140k over homophobic tweet as appeal fails
A Federal Court judge has dismissed an appeal against a judgement which ordered New South Wales MP Mark Latham to pay $140,000 to independent MP Alex Gree...
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Socceroos are a long way from home but have a special Oakland connection
Socceroos captain Mat Ryan is a long way from home, but he has found an unexpected connection in Oakland. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News A...
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Prisoners in Western Australia are living in ‘cruel, inhuman or degrading’ conditions, report warns
Inspector of custodial services says inmates are sleeping on the floor and denied basic entitlements due to ‘a systemic failure across multiple prisons’ F...
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Two people killed in truck, car crash south of Nowra
The Princes Highway remains closed in both directions as police investigate the cause of the crash. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Austral...
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Breaking: Bondi gunman charged with 19 additional offences
Akram is facing charges of murder and committing a terrorist act over the attack at Bondi Beach on 14 December. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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Somali referee returns home after being denied entry to US for World Cup
Omar Artan thanks FIFA for its support after he is barred from entering the United States, ending his dream of refereeing at his first World Cup. Newsilin...
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Somalian referee returns home after being denied entry to US for World Cup
Omar Artan thanks FIFA for its support after he is barred from entering the United States, ending his dream of refereeing at his first World Cup. Newsilin...
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Breaking: Further $105m federal-state bailout announced for Nyrstar smelters
The federal, Tasmanian and South Australian governments have contributed to a new funding package for Nyrstar's Hobart and Port Pirie smelters, including...
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Stamp duty will soon be abolished for all first home buyers in the ACT
Today's ACT budget will deliver measures to make the territory the first Australian jurisdiction to remove stamp duty for all first home buyers, the gover...
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41yo arrested over fatal stabbing of man in Wollongong
Brandon Yates was found with stab wounds in an apartment in Wollongong in 2025 and later died in hospital. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Musk’s xAI hit with class action over power plant's 'inescapable' noise
US residents say a plant powering data centres has caused them emotional distress and reduced the value of their properties. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Cam McEvoy says his 50m freestyle world record is just the beginning
When Cameron McEvoy broke the long-standing 50m freestyle world record in March, he was at great pains to note that he believes he can go even faster. New...
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Emergency clean-up ordered at Queensland waste business
Drums and containers of chemical and hazardous materials have been leaking at an abandoned central Queensland premises, flowing into stormwater drains. Ne...
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Live: ASX likely to rise despite US launching 'self-defence' strikes against Iran
The Australian share market is likely to open slightly higher, despite the United States launching missile strikes against Iran. Newsiline summarises this...
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Croquet player attempts to break world record at 101
Gippsland's May Beveridge still plays croquet every week. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publi...
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Kyrgios wins Stuttgart opener after five-month tour absence
Nick Kyrgios makes a successful return to the court, claiming only his second singles victory since 2022. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News A...
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Live: US military launches strikes on Iran after helicopter downing
The US has started striking Iran in response to the downing of one of its Apache helicopters, the US Central Command says. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Sugarcane industry to plan for future as worries about urban sprawl grow
Sugarcane growers near Cairns say urban expansion is reducing farmland and putting the region's sugar industry at risk. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Protesters torch building and vehicles, block roads over Belfast stabbing
Hundreds of protesters, many masked, gathered on the outskirts of Belfast on Wednesday, leading to clashes with police. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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NASA announces Artemis III crew
NASA has revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in the US space agency's plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon. Newsiline s...