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Prolific character actor stabbed to death in front yard at age 81
James Handy appeared in almost 150 films or TV series, according to his IMDb page, with his last role being a bartender in Top Gun: Maverick. Newsiline su...
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Properties searched during investigation into Melbourne arson attacks
Police seize a tomahawk, cash, steroids, illicit tobacco, mobile phones and other devices while searching seven properties this morning, following ongoing...
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Biggest universal magnetic map unlocks new chapter of space research
Data gathered by scientists at the Square Kilometre Array has resulted in a new "map" detailing the magnetic web of our observable universe. Newsiline sum...
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Viral Kiwi star meets Argentine influencer who boosted following to 5M
New Zealand soccer player Tim Payne has met social media influencer Valen Scarsini after the Argentine encouraged his fans to follow the unheralded All Wh...
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Canberra man facing almost 70 sexual assault, violence charges
Police said multiple women contacted them in late 2025 and early 2026 to accuse the man of sexual assault while he was in relationships with them. Newsili...
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Breaking: Police officer avoids jail over Indigenous teenager's collision death
A NSW Police officer convicted over a fatal collision that killed an Indigenous teenager has avoided time behind bars. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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University of Wollongong Chancellor stands aside amid ICAC inquiry
Michael Still steps down pending the outcome of a public inquiry examining recruitment, consultancy contracts and conflicts of interest at the University...
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Energy price relief on the horizon for regional Queenslanders
Household power bills will drop by about 7 per cent, while business bills will drop by 8 per cent from July 1. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC N...
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Teen who allegedly stormed plane with shotgun to face adult court
A Victorian teenager who allegedly tried to hijack a plane has failed in a bid to keep his case in the Children's Court, where the maximum penalty is four...
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Mary Fowler has crossed the threshold from athlete to cultural icon
Matildas star Mary Fowler is using her platform to share what matters to her, as she navigates becoming a truly global footballing superstar. Newsiline su...
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How Dorothy the courageous kitten was reunited with rescuers
A kitten left for dead after being thrown from a moving car has spent months recovering and is now at a new home with two familiar faces. Newsiline summar...
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'ISIS bride' charged with slavery poses risk if granted bail, court hears
Zeinab Ahmad, who recently returned to Australia, is seeking bail after she was charged with slavery offences after allegedly crossing into Syria with her...
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Iranian-French cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis, dead at 56
A committed advocate to furthering free speech and women's rights in her birth country, Satrapi lost her husband, Swedish actor Mattias Ripa, in April las...
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Newsroom edition: House prices in Australia are falling – will it hurt Labor? – Full Story podcast
Josephine Tovey speaks with Gabrielle Jackson, Patrick Keneally and Jonathan Barrett about why Labor is damned if they do and damned if they don’t when it...
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Are we heading for communism after the budget? The Tele’s editor thinks the needle is moving | Weekly Beast
Ben English muses on the redistribution of capital from asset owners ‘to the proletariat’ following post-budget hammer-and-sickle front page. Newsiline su...
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Olympic cash debate swirls ahead of swimming trials
Australian swimmer Shayna Jack has added her voice to growing calls for Olympic prize money, believing athletes are missing out on what they financially d...
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Police worker shot dead by radicalised teen unpreventable, inquiry finds
An inquest into the shooting death of Sydney police accountant Curtis Cheng has found there was "no reasonable opportunity" for law enforcement officials...
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What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US
The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $US113 billion United States cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century. Newsiline summ...
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Hezbollah rejects Israeli ceasefire deal in Lebanon, clouding prospects for Iran conflict resolution
Iran has declared that any ceasefire deal in the Middle East conflict between itself and the United States must include Lebanon. Newsiline summarises this...
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Court system 'in a shambles' after transcription service goes bust
There are fears mass redundancies at Australia's main transcription service could leave court cases around the country in limbo after it was revealed VIQ...
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Princess Catherine hugs young mum ringing 'end of cancer treatment' bell
The Princess of Wales joined in a hospital cancer ward celebration for a young mum who completed chemotherapy. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC N...
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Australia's biggest barramundi fishing competition under way after flood delay
The country's biggest annual barramundi fishing competition is under way on the Northern Territory's remote Daly River, after the tournament was delayed b...
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The case for Aukus, with defence industry minister Pat Conroy - podcast
The Albanese government’s announcement that Australia will now receive three used US Virginia-class submarines, rather than two used and one new, has put...
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SPF 'confusion' as sunscreens under investigation not recalled
Most of the sunscreens that failed to meet their SPF label claims, according to independent testing, are still under investigation by the regulator one ye...
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'A lot of confidence' for Ash Gardner ahead of T20 Cup
Ash Gardner will hit Australia's Twenty20 World Cup warm-up matches full of confidence after a half-century in the last of three informal hit-outs against...
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Israel has invaded deeper into Lebanon using this river crossing
Images of the first tanks to roll over Lebanon's Litani River were posted online this week. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and l...
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Hanson steps in after Joyce backflips on forced home sales
After failing to answer questions, a senator was warned to "get some clarity before this gets worse". Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Austr...
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Bail matter adjourned for 13yo boy charged with violent extremist offences
The teenager's bail application has been adjourned until later this month and transferred to the Maryborough Children's Court. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Melbourne Storm boss hails 'positive' talks with Tasmania to bring games south
Melbourne Storm chief executive Justin Rodski says he's "got no doubt" a deal with Tasmania can be reached if the commercial interests line up, following...
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Government accused of misrepresenting NDIS cuts in heated hearing
The federal government has been accused of selling its cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) as a crackdown on fraud, while instead purs...
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Everything you need to know about ABC Classic 100: Greatest of All Time
Australia's favourite classical music poll is back for another year — here's when it happens, how to listen and details about the ABC Classic 100 in Conce...
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Barnaby Joyce backflips on One Nation policy: ‘not going to be kicking permanent residents out of their house’
Sky News host Andrew Bolt says Joyce ‘had no idea what Pauline Hanson’s policy was’ after MP said permanent residents could have homes ‘repossessed’ Follo...
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Breaking: Ogilvie's portfolios to be redistributed in Tasmanian cabinet
Tasmanian cabinet minister Madeleine Ogilvie's portfolios will be given to other ministers after she resigned over allegations she misled parliament, the...
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More than 100,000 cockroaches worth $200,000 seized from NSW breeder in record-breaking bust
The invertebrates were likely destined for the pet trade, including as reptile food More than 100,000 live, exotic cockroaches have been seized from a com...
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Public servant claims threat of $4m damages bill in golf course fight
A South Australian public servant taking the state government to court over a controversial redevelopment in the Adelaide Parklands says he will continue...
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Public servant faces $4m damages bill in golf course fight
A South Australian public servant taking the state government to court over a controversial redevelopment in the Adelaide Parklands says he will continue...