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The criticism Marc Fennell always gets for Stuff the British Stole
Two years in the making, the Walkley Award-winning journalist is back with the third season of his globe-trotting historical mystery series. Newsiline sum...
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Will you be in North America for the FIFA World Cup? We want to hear from you
If you're an Aussie fan making the trip, or already there, share your experience with us. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and lin...
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Smut threatened to destroy sugarcane farming but ended up reshaping it
Twenty years ago, a Queensland farm became ground zero for a disease the sugarcane industry was dreading. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News A...
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Breaking: ICC prosecutor suspended pending wider vote on misconduct allegations
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been suspended pending a vote by member states on his fate, following a probe into ac...
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Aussies dominate England in Women's T20 World Cup warm-up
Australia cruises to a five-wicket victory over England in its penultimate Women's T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Live: Wall Street rebounds after semiconductor rout, OpenAI files to list
Wall Street is rebounding after a semiconductor rout, as artificial intelligence giant OpenAI files to become a public company. Newsiline summarises this...
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Somali referee denied entry to US days out from start of World Cup
Highly rated Somali referee Omar Artan is turned away from the US just days before he was expected to officiate in the FIFA World Cup. Newsiline summarise...
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It costs millions per day for healthy people to lie in hospital beds
As many medically well patients wait in public hospitals for a spot in aged care, their bodies begin to deteriorate at a rate experts believe is preventab...
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Aussie swim star gives world record a shake at national selection trials
Sam Short puts the swimming world on notice by posting a personal best time in the men's 400m freestyle at the Australian Swimming Trials. Newsiline summa...
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Live: David Pocock demands Labor ensures 'fair return' from AI data centres
Independent senator David Pocock says the government needs to ensure a "fair return" for investment in artificial intelligence data centres. Newsiline sum...
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Iran and Israel pledge to rein in recent violence, but Lebanon is still caught in the middle
Iran has threatened to resume attacks if Israeli strikes on Lebanon persist. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to...
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Eriksen 'doing well' after on-field collapse during Denmark game
Soccer star Christian Eriksen says he is at home with family and "doing well" after collapsing on the field again while playing for Denmark. Newsiline sum...
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Mum's social media plea delivers spectacular 10th birthday surprise
A mother's plea on social media turns into a community-wide extravaganza for her 10-year-old son. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia...
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'Extremely traumatising': Modern slavery victims let down by police, courts
A new national report prepared for the office of the Australian anti-slavery commissioner finds modern slavery victims are being let down by the justice s...
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Morning Mail: ‘Less lethal’ police weapons, Pocock on taxing datacentres, and revisiting Strictly Ballroom
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...
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England skipper Stokes under investigation over nightclub incident
Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson are being investigated by the England and Wales Cricket Board following an early morning nightclub incident. Newsilin...
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Australia news live: poll piles pressure on Jacinta Allan; women ‘biggest losers from NDIS cuts’
Survey puts Labor behind the Coalition and One Nation in state election race; advocacy groups say care burden will shift to women Get our breaking news em...
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Plague locusts a 'ticking time bomb' for Victorian farmers
Plague locusts have moved into north-west Victoria, with numbers reaching their highest levels in 15 years. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Politically connected company won $15m government contract despite 'red flags'
A cybersecurity company with financial red flags received a $15m state contract in the dying days of the Miles government. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Rugby league must rise to Kane Evans's level of courage
Kane Evans showed remarkable bravery to reveal his sexuality to the world and now rugby league must lift to his level. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Family's 'worst nightmare' after purchasing home filled with defects
A young family invested their life savings into their dream home only to discover it was filled with defects, as the state's consumer watchdog issues a pu...
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Hitchhiking wallaby returns home after 2,000km round trip
Roadkill is a common sight on outback roads, but a group of travellers was dedicated to making sure a joey found in north Queensland survived. Newsiline s...
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Violence brokers, teen hitmen and the new era of 'disorganised crime'
One of the state's top police officers has promised feuding gangs bringing terror to Sydney's streets will not exist "by the time we finish" as police sta...
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'Everything's on hold': Patients caught in surgery backlog
Patients are waiting years for elective surgery as delays and cancellations mount in Tasmania — can the health system handle the $700 million of cuts stil...
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What does offside mean and what on earth is VAR? Your beginner's guide to football
With 48 teams, three host nations and more than a month of matches, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest in history. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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SA farmers celebrate dramatic turnaround after record rain
Twelve months after drought left paddocks bare, record rainfall in parts of South Australia has left some farmers smiling at significant improvements. New...
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The $400k super line that could define how comfortable retirement is
If you want a comfortable retirement, it's vital to look at more than one factor from your fund, a new report suggests. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Pope Leo meets abuse victims in Spain while some protest
The pontiff, who is on a week-long visit to Spain, has listened to proposals to make safeguarding more effective. Newsiline summarises this report from AB...
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Melbourne's data centre boom sparks fire fears
Serious concerns about an influx of large-scale data centres in Melbourne's west are being raised by Fire Rescue Victoria insiders. Newsiline summarises t...
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Young couple told by agent that landlords would not rent to 'people like you'
Hopeful renters say negative stereotypes about young people are making it almost impossible to secure a rental on the Sunshine Coast. Newsiline summarises...
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The AI superpower with no seat at the table
Taipei sits at the physical centre of the global AI economy but remains shut out of the diplomatic rooms where its sovereign rights are negotiated, often...
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How Richard Scolyer made his mark in melanoma research
Before being diagnosed with cancer, the 2024 Australian of the Year was a leading melanoma researcher, developing better therapies for those with the dise...
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Shipping was a murky world, now it's gone 'dark' to cross the Strait of Hormuz
Amid new strikes, the future of the Strait of Hormuz has again been plunged into uncertainty, but ships are finding a way through. Newsiline summarises th...
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The most contentious parts of the NDIS bill being scrutinised today
Politicians are presiding over three days of public hearings into a bill paving the way for the biggest ever cuts to the NDIS. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Property and the budget ease pressure on the RBA
With two Australian banks cutting fixed home loan rates, there is a ray of hope that the cycle of interest rate hikes has peaked and borrowing costs may b...
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Four-time veterans to late bolters, here's your Socceroos pocket guide
Mat Ryan and Mathew Leckie are at a record-equalling fourth FIFA World Cup, while Cristian Volpato headlines a host of first-timers, after his late switch...