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'I'm about to explode': UK hits 35C in spring as warning issued
As the mercury climbed around the United Kingdom this week and new May maximums were recorded in multiple areas, the once-welcome sunshine is sparking ala...
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Buses, brekkie and circus skills getting kids through the school gate
Schools in the outback often struggle to maintain consistent attendance rates, but the Wilcannia community is going the extra mile to get kids into the cl...
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How tax rules benefit top earners by $700,000 but median earners by $5,700
Commonwealth Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson says the average top income earner benefited from the existing investment tax arrangements to the tune of...
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The 14 risk factors for dementia Jane wishes she knew earlier
Too many Australians still see dementia as an inevitability, according to new data but there is a list of steps you can take to reduce the risks. Newsilin...
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Small business says Labor's CGT plan 'handcuffs' ambition
Small business owners are urging Labor to rethink more than just the eligibility thresholds for capital gains tax concessions. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Friday news quiz: A drone drama, a 'dream job' and an old insult making a comeback
Your hopes of passing might come crashing down like so many drones in a harbour. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links reader...
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The Aussie rocker who mastered the video game needle drop
Melbourne's Johnny Galvatron gave up the rockstar life to become a BAFTA-winning game developer. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia...
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Growing garlic is one of life's slower lessons
In April 2020, I put my first cloves into the ground. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publisher...
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Insect repellent may not always keep mozzies away, study suggests
Scientists have found that mosquitoes in the lab can be trained to connect the smell of a widely used repellent with food, but repellents are still the be...
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Trump says Murdoch indicated he would 'handle' newspaper's Epstein story
In refiling his lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, the US president alleges Rupert Murdoch indicated a story about his ties with Jeffrey Epstein wou...
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Diphtheria is a disease of poverty that has no place in modern Australia. When we talk about Closing the Gap, this is the gap | Donna Ah Chee
For those of us working in Aboriginal health, the outbreak doesn’t come as a surprise. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and li...
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Tony Abbott to step down from Advance role when elected Liberal party federal president
Liberal insiders concerned former PM could pull party even further to the right by appointing Advance allies to prominent positions Get our breaking news...
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High stakes: who’s leading the fight against Labor’s CGT reform – and what’s in it for them?
Tax critics turn to AI memes and airport billboards in addition to traditional lobbying tactics. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Austra...
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Hanson and Joyce bill taxpayers for flights to private events on luxury cruise ship hosted by Rinehart
Exclusive: Parliamentary records show the One Nation MPs claimed travel expenses for fundraising events on exclusive cruise liner where mining billionaire...
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UK minister visits Australia for ‘lessons’ ahead of expected British social media crackdown
Kanishka Narayan says Australia’s pioneering law has contributed to national conversation under way in Britain The UK’s online safety minister says he has...
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At least 16 students dead as fire tears through Kenyan girls school
The blaze reportedly started when a student set a mattress on fire inside the school's dormitory, with a further 79 students taken to hospital with injuri...
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Iran and US trade air strikes after Trump dismisses Hormuz deal
The US president has repeatedly said the end of the war is close, but told media at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday he was not yet satisfied by the negotia...
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Israel strikes southern Beirut for the second time since ceasefire took hold
The escalation comes as Lebanon and Israel prepare for talks between military delegations in the US. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Austra...
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Lebanon says 12 dead, including two children, as Israeli strikes hammer country's south
Following an evacuation order, Israel began striking the southern city of Tyre on Thursday. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and l...
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Adelaide man to face court over alleged fuel drive-offs using trucks
A man has been charged for allegedly using trucks in serial petrol drive-offs north of Adelaide, with police estimating the cost to be more than $8,000. N...
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Mount Everest climber smashes 23-year record for fastest ever summit
American climber Tyler Andrews broke the previous, long-standing record by just over an hour. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and...
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'Those guys are gonna disappear': ICAC reveals 'Pink Ladies' texts
Messages obtained by the NSW corruption watchdog have revealed discussions by a group of long-time Sydney local government officials about plans to secure...
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Modelling shows 90% of young Australians will be better off under Labor’s tax reforms
The $1,000 tax deduction, $250 ‘working Australians tax offset’, and CGT and negative gearing changes will most benefit young people, Treasury secretary s...
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AFP defends public arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith
The Australian Federal Police has detailed intelligence surrounding Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest, pushing back against criticisms of its public nature. News...
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People trapped in new housing estate traffic bottlenecks welcome funding
Motorists in Melbourne's outer north welcome funds for "lifeline" outer suburbs road, but say more needs to be done. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Ex-police officer admits sharing bed but denies rape, court hears
A former South Australian police officer says he got into bed with a woman while she was sleeping and caressed her thigh soon after she rejected his advan...
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Victorian greyhound trainer avoids ban despite dog being found with cocaine in system
Tribunal decision on Geoffrey Dalton comes as advocacy group releases data showing 30 greyhounds have died at or after Victorian races this year Get our b...
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Young police officer's death raises questions about mental health support
An inquest into the death of a NSW Police recruit who was less than three months into the job hears differing opinions about whether it was related to his...
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Live: Saints take on Hawks, Daniher's state funeral confirmed
The Hawks are looking to consolidate a spot in the top four as they take on St Kilda at Docklands, on a day when details of Neale Daniher's state funeral...
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Cave diver reveals how missing Laos group was located
A diver describes the "emotional moment" when he found a group of men alive after they were trapped for more than a week in a Laos cave, while a South Aus...
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Mapped: The 'forever chemical' sites at the centre of Australia's $2bn legal fight
A total of 28 sites across Australia are in the middle of the government's largest legal claim ever. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Austra...
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Live: Blues hunting Women's Origin clean sweep on soaked Gold Coast
The Women's State of Origin series wraps up on the Gold Coast, with NSW hunting a clean sweep at a rain-soaked Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast. Newsiline...
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Fire in Kenya girls' school dormitory kills 16, injures 73
Local authorities said the fire broke out in a dormitory where 220 girls had been sleeping. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and l...
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NRL backs referee's decision to send off Ponga in Origin I
The NRL supports Ashley Klein's controversial decision to send off Kalyn Ponga, saying the State of Origin referee got the call right. Newsiline summarise...
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'Lost opportunity' to help air force serviceman before he died, inquest finds
A coroner has found that the death of an RAAF serviceman could have been prevented, including when he left a military health centre during a mental health...
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Residents plan court challenge to Brisbane's $3.6b Olympic stadium
The Queensland government wants site work to begin on Brisbane's $3.6 billion Olympic stadium on Monday as residents plan a court challenge and Indigenous...