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Rare hybrid turtle hatchlings discovered on Queensland beach
Hybrid hatchlings crossed between a loggerhead and green turtle have been found on the beach at Mon Repos turtle nesting site. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Wiradjuri slam energy company's 'inexcusable' damage to rock shelter
Members of a First Nations community in Central West NSW say they were devastated to learn a culturally significant rock shelter had been destroyed to mak...
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Murderer convicted of 1999 crime back in custody for breaching parole
Murderer Garry Thompson has been returned to custody for 12 months for breaching his parole conditions multiple times. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Fidel Castro's daughter hopes US can bring down her father's regime
Fidel Castro's daughter says the US has failed to find a way to deal with Cuba for decades. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and l...
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Hungry eleven-armed seastars making a meal of Tasmanian scallops
The fast spread of pest eleven-armed seastars has fishers, along with researchers, concerned. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and...
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SAPOL commissioner rejects outback police shortage plan
Commissioner Grant Stevens rejects recommendations to attract more officers to the understaffed Coober Pedy station over funding concerns. Newsiline summa...
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Tasmania's Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary to star in Paramount+ series
It's not all cute and fluffy animal stories at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to...
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Why drones fell from the sky during Sydney's Vivid light show
The company behind the drone shows at Sydney's Vivid festival said spectators were not at risk when almost 90 unmanned aircraft fell from the sky during a...
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I was lost in the bush for 10 days with my son. A note left on a bench saved our lives
In 2017, Michelle Pittman and her son set out on a bushwalk, not realising that one wrong turn would lead to a fight for survival. Newsiline summarises th...
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'Not what it used to be': Is the weather too hot for Euro Summer travel?
Europe's heatwave is a sign of things to come. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to the original publisher for th...
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Fire union criticises department's 'flawed' $6.2m helmet rollout
Queensland's fire minister has intervened following tensions between the firefighter union and department. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Rental crisis puts domestic violence victim-survivors in 'diabolical' situation
As Brisbane's rental market hits record high prices and historic low vacancy rates, advocates are warning some domestic violence victims are having to cho...
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Reception hours slashed at police stations in Melbourne's outer-north
Victoria Police says its decision to cut the hours police stations are open to the public in Melbourne's outer north will result in more police on the fro...
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Grants allocated for soybean and rice trials in Mossman
The Queensland government will allocate $300,000 for new soybean and rice projects in Mossman as the region continues to search for a future beyond sugar...
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Complaint lodged with Canada's privacy commissioner over Australian court breach
Litigants in at least 146 court matters were potentially involved in a data breach that is now the subject of a formal complaint with the privacy commissi...
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Women and children linked to ISIS spend first night back in Australia
A group of so-called ISIS brides who left the notorious al-Roj camp in Syria last week have spent their first night home in Australia. Newsiline summarise...
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The BHP files reveal a big problem facing the mining giant
For a company that prides itself on digging out the metals for the world's clean energy future, saying nothing about its own clean energy future is not an...
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What to do when you get unexpected ancestry DNA test results
Direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits are often given as gifts or purchased "as a bit of fun", which means people often aren't prepared to discover unex...
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Scott's sacking gives Essendon another chance to step out of Hird shadow
Essendon finds itself at a clear demarcation point after sacking Brad Scott as the shadow of James Hird once again looms large over the troubled club. New...
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Wallabies facing same selection headache as State of Origin's NSW Blues
Just as NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley had a difficult selection decision to make, Joe Schmidt may be thinking long and hard about one position in the Walla...
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State of Origin is tonight. Here is what you need to know for Game I
The fiercest rival in Australian rugby league resumes tonight, as New South Wales and Queensland meet in the opening match of the 2026 men's State of Orig...
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Despite growing up online, students' digital literacy is declining
Australian students have recorded their worst-ever results in national tests that measure digital literacy, with just 37 per cent of year 10 students and...
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Woman in nine-year battle with insurer as failed roof repairs cause mould
Lily lodged an insurance claim with her provider GIO Suncorp after a truck ran through her street's power lines. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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Iran war derailed talks to claw back billions in tax credits paid to miners
Billions in tax credits are paid to coal miners every year. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original pub...
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Blak Douglas is an Archibald winner. He says the art prize needs to change
The acclaimed Dunghutti artist is using his latest exhibition to challenge perceptions of Aboriginal art and the systemic issues creatives face in Austral...
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Quiz: Who has scored more tries in State of Origin games in Sydney?
If you think you know your stuff when it comes to State of Origin, here's your chance to prove it. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australi...
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Report claims AI boom could keep Australia using coal and gas for longer
A new report concludes the AI-fuelled surge of power-hungry data centres across Australia is jeopardising the country's energy transition. Newsiline summa...
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London hits record-breaking 35C as unusual May heatwave bakes Europe
The British capital's previous hottest May day was set only one day prior, when the mercury topped 33.5C. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News A...
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Red light therapy claims to heal wounds, improve pain and reduce wrinkles. But the evidence for it working is dim | Antiviral
Without strong evidence, or at least one decent trial, we cannot know whether shining red lights on to your skin does anything Read more in the Antiviral...
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Image of ‘twin babies’ used by anti-abortion activist appears to show sugar gliders
Joanna Howe says the image was sent to her by a woman ashamed of her abortion, and used it to support ‘rally for Emma and Ruth’ in favour of NSW bill Get...
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Rein in fossil fuel tax concessions, Labor MP says after BHP revelations
Jerome Laxale breaks ranks to publicly back reforms that would also wind back the diesel fuel rebate Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news p...
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Guardian Essential poll: Labor’s housing and tax changes fail to win over voters as support for One Nation swells
Just 25% of Australians polled back the budget while the majority believe the government has fallen short of expectations over the past year Follow our Au...
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Renters could save $20bn on bills in a decade from rooftop solar and appliance upgrades – if landlords act
Owners’ lack of motivation due to ‘split incentive’ is main reason rental properties are missing out on energy upgrades, research finds Get our breaking n...
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Australia’s anti-corruption staff are ‘terrified’ of making mistakes, says outgoing chief
With a second investigation under way into his conduct, Paul Brereton tells estimates about concerns of workers Get our breaking news email, free app or d...
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Labor to announce easing of jobseeker mutual obligations requirements in major overhaul of employment system
Employment minister Amanda Rishworth plans to move system from a ‘one size fits all’ employment services model to three streams of support Get our breakin...
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War crimes investigator and AFP ask corruption commission to probe Ben Roberts-Smith leak
Government’s special investigator tells Senate estimates he was surprised journalists had prior knowledge of former SAS man’s arrest Get our breaking news...