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'God's gift to Indian cricket': The great expectations on teen wonder
On tour with India and on the brink of his international debut, the pressure is being heaped on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Newsiline summarises thi...
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While teaching about pancreatic cancer, John realised he ticked every box
Clinical worker John McNeur didn't realise he was unwell until he was delivering a health workshop on pancreatic cancer in the remote Northern Territory —...
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US strikes Iran in response to cargo ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz, straining peace deal
Iran has also warned Gulf states not to side with the US as friction starts up again. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links r...
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A speeding shadow minister puts the brakes on NT Labor’s rebuild
Revelations about an NT shadow minister’s dicey driving history — and the Opposition Leader's failure to disclose it — come as another blow to NT Labor. N...
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Ireland stuns India in T20 to record historic first win over champions
Ireland records its first ever international victory over India with a 34-run T20 win in Dublin. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia...
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'You can hear them': Thousands of dung beetles exchanged via post
While some dung beetles rest, others get to work, and farmers are making trades. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links reader...
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Watch: Cape Verde's World Cup fairytale continues as Dembélé's hat-trick in Norway-France showdown flips the script
Ousmane Dembélé overshadowed Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé but Cape Verde shone bright, making history in the World Cup. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Farewell: 27 things Virginia Trioli learned at the ABC
After almost 40 years in Australian journalism, 27 of them at the ABC, I am now in possession of enough mistakes to claim a small amount of experience. Ne...
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CJ wowed audiences on The Piano. Now he's sharing a stage with the MSO
The Piano taught CJ Jones about friendship and perseverance. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original pu...
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Art 'like medicine' for accountant turned artist after brain injury
After undergoing brain surgery, Cheryl Blacklock can no longer process numbers quickly and has instead found a new life through art, painting faces that a...
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Help to get Indigenous groups 'out of poverty trap' absent in NSW budget
There have been three state budgets since the failed Voice referendum in October 2023, and this year marked the fourth for the Minns Labor government. New...
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'It's an honour': Australian drawn to face Serena in Wimbledon opener
Australia's Maya Joint will take centre stage at Wimbledon after she was drawn to face Serena Williams in the opening round. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Why this young mum needs to fold 1,300 baskets of washing in three months
After experiencing postnatal depression, Danica Slack is thinking outside the box to provide for her children. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC N...
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A tiny pest has decimated WA trees, experts warn it could do the same in Qld
A sesame seed-sized pest has destroyed 4,800 trees in Perth. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original pu...
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Queensland gears up for a potential bird flu battle
Home to the highest number of bird species in Australia, the sunshine state could have the most to lose from a bird flu outbreak. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Olive industry 'buzzing' as diets fuel demand, farmers diversify
Consumer interest in olive oil has boomed at the same time as growing the produce has flourished, leading to excitement in the industry. Newsiline summari...
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First Nations midwifery program in leads to healthier babies
First Nations babies born through a midwifery program offered at three Melbourne hospitals are more likely to be full term and a healthy weight, a study h...
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Can the Victorian Liberal Party avoid falling apart again?
The Victorian Liberal Party is competitive in the polls just months out from the November state election. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News A...
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The night sky is fading. What happens when we lose the stars?
As the night sky grows brighter, some Australians are fighting to save what's disappearing from above them. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News...
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Cristian Volpato almost missed the World Cup. He may have proven himself for Australia
After years of pursuit, Cristian Volpato is proving why the Socceroos never gave up on him. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and l...
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This boat smuggled tonnes of drugs into a remote Qld boat ramp
Inside the journey of how the drugs from Australia's biggest seizure reached our shores. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and link...
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Why fuel price drops won't mean cheaper airfares
Airlines raised prices for flights in response to high fuel costs but experts say there will be a lag in bringing airfares back down. Newsiline summarises...
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Heavy rain to soak Australia's east as un-El Niño-like weather continues
For an El Niño year, 2026 is so far the wettest on record for Australia, and an influx of tropical moisture is about to deliver another round of widesprea...
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Hikers lost near Kosciuszko found by artificial intelligence drone
Rescuers were able to locate the hikers less than five hours after they were reported missing. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia an...
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Tony Popovic hits back at discussions about his World Cup selections
When the Socceroos team to face Paraguay was named, there were a record six changes from the side that lost to the USA. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Australia's 15 native duck species face new threat from deadly bird flu
Australia's native duck species were already threatened by urban sprawl, climate change, hunting and habitat degradation. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Brewer wants drinkers to think about beer like wine
A boutique South Australian malt house is producing flavour-focused malt from barley grown in different regions. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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Football helps refugees forge connections in Australia
On a crisp winter's evening at Fairfield in Western Sydney, a common passion warms a group of footballers braving the night air. Newsiline summarises this...
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Should dementia patients be able to choose to die?
Families and dementia patients say they should be able to die on their own terms, so why isn't dementia treated like other incurable diseases? Newsiline s...
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One Nation won Farrer. Winning over Farrer is another matter
Farrer residents decisively voted to change their once-safe seat. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the origin...
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The deadly H5 bird flu is here. These global numbers could be a warning
The deadly H5 bird flu has finally hit Australia. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...
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The dry heart of Australia is now awash with water
The myth of an inland sea lured 19th century European explorers into the heart of Australia. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and...
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Why hasn't the global economy completely collapsed?
An unfortunate side effect of the incompetent and erratic negotiating tactics of the Trump administration is that some of the underlying stories in the gl...
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John Williamson on what it means to be True Blue in 2026
Now that folk and country music legend John Williamson is 80, he wants to spend less time touring and more time at home eating his own tomatoes. Newsiline...
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Defence home loan subsidy to change after veterans left worse off
Critics say the scheme, which offers subsidised home loans, lumps Defence members and veterans with uncompetitive rates. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Venezuela's quake began with a 'soft shake' and then the lights went out
As a rare one-two punch of earthquakes hit Venezuela this week, residents in the capital Caracas watched in horror as buildings shook and were sent "panca...