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Put your Australian film knowledge to the test
Think you know your Mad Max from your Muriel's Wedding? Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publish...
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Anna saw gambling as harmless fun. Here's what she wished she knew
Experts say the gambling industry is increasingly targeting women, and there are potential risks with a novelty bet. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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What happened when I embraced the Swedish right to camp anywhere you want
I've hated camping since I was a teenager, but embracing the spirit of Sweden's Allemansrätten — the right to camp wherever you like — changed everything....
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Live: Jam-packed day as last round of World Cup group clashes kicks off
The final round of the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup starts with simultaneous Group B games between Switzerland and Canada, and Qatar vs Bosnia a...
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The pianist from the audience at La La Land in Concert was a global feelgood story – but all was not what it seemed
Two orchestra members from the Sydney performance allege tensions behind the scenes were the cause of pianist failing to appear after intermission Get our...
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Pauline Hanson wants a ‘monocultural’ society. But this version of Australia has never existed | Alan Atkinson
Multiculturalism has always been here. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the fu...
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Pubs full, tools down and TV in the office: Australia readies for the ‘Great Socceroos Sickie’
Bob Hawke’s wise words are ringing out as the Socceroos prepare to play a World Cup game entirely in Australian working hours for the first time ⚽️ How to...
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Labor tax critic deletes anti-immigration AI video reposted from rightwing nationalist account
Fund manager Geoff Wilson says he did not watch full video and deleted it after ‘inappropriate associations were identified’ Get our breaking news email,...
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Capital gains tax changes are already having an impact on wealth inequality – and vested interests are running scared | Greg Jericho
Weekend house auction results and the official taxation data reveal the arguments from outraged conservatives are hollow Get our breaking news email, free...
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Why are Australian energy prices going up – and when will electricity bills come down?
Power prices are expected to fall from 1 July – but the savings, touted by Chris Bowen, won’t be passed on to many households and businesses Get our break...
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Sydney, Melbourne tipped to lead housing price drops as market cools
House price falls of up to 7 and 8 per cent in Sydney and Melbourne have been forecast for the year ahead, according to Domain. Newsiline summarises this...
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France reports first Ebola case in doctor returning from DRC
France has confirmed its first case of Ebola, a doctor who had flown back from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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Outrage fuels right wing firebrands as Nine deals with Karl Stefanovic
With Karl Stefanovic's career at Nine under review he has embraced an outrage culture that experts say is all about monetisation. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Australian citizen working as spy for Iran ‘orchestrated’ Bondi firebombing, Asio boss says
Mike Burgess’s annual threat assessment warns social media is ‘amplifying’ an erosion of trust in institutions, promoting discord and heightening polarisa...
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ASIO warns of 'unprecedented threats' and defends pre-Bondi resourcing
Australia's domestic spy chief, Mike Burgess, has defended the agency's resourcing decisions in the years leading up to the Bondi terror attack, arguing h...
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ASIO boss reveals Australian resident's link to synagogue plot, fears killing on home soil
The former Australian resident is now imprisoned in Iraq, as ASIO warns terrorism threats are becoming harder to predict. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Western Australian police to review response to Virginia Giuffre domestic violence dispute
Police will investigate how they interacted with Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent victims, after her family requested the review Get our b...
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Victorian Liberal MP claims assault by party colleague
The Victorian Liberal Party is in chaos after an MP claimed they were assaulted by a member of their own party room. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Why was Karl Stefanovic’s podcast pulled? – podcast
Earlier this year, Karl Stefanovic launched his own independent podcast, which has hosted a range of guests from the Anthony Albanese to Pauline Hanson. N...
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Neil the seal is back, bigger than ever, and that's a problem
Neil, an elephant seal well known to Tasmanians, has returned to land, with a new video showing him being coerced off a road for his own safety. Newsiline...
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Walkley Awards judging chair quits after alleged disparaging remark about ABC colleague
Ben Butler allegedly made the comment while he was working in the corporation’s Melbourne newsroom The chair of the Walkleys judging board, former ABC jou...
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Former Liberal vice-president Teena McQueen dies from illness weeks after defecting to One Nation
Tony Abbott says he has lost a good friend as NSW opposition leader pays tribute to ‘force of nature’ The former Liberal heavyweight Teena McQueen is bein...
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Gina Rinehart names veteran accommodation after Ben Roberts-Smith
Australia's richest person has opened a facility for homeless veterans in a beachside Perth suburb. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Austral...
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Wayne Bennett rubbishes 'myths' around South Sydney's injuries
Not for the first time, South Sydney is counting the cost of an outsized injury toll, with questions being asked about their training surface. Newsiline s...
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ICAC told favoured candidates got questions before uni's job interviews
A University of Wollongong governance manager has admitted that recruitment processes that led to her appointment were not fair or transparent. Newsiline...
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Surging pokies revenue proves NSW Labor has failed to reduce gambling harm as promised, advocates say
State budget suggests Minns government is addicted to pokies revenue, with tax take predicted to jump from $1.6bn to $2.2bn annually within four years Ant...
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NT Labor MLA caught speeding multiple times, years after fatal crash conviction
Manuel Brown had his licence suspended for three months last October, which was not disclosed publicly at the time. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Court hears girl was groomed to repopulate 'post-apocalyptic' world
A complainant has told a court that alleged NSW South Coast cult leader William "Little Pebble" Kamm groomed her for more than a decade. Newsiline summari...
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Tech billionaire accused of assaulting partner, cutting $66k Birkin bag with scissors
A billionaire tech investor accused of assaulting his former partner and stealing expensive gifts he had bought her has his bail varied so he can visit hi...
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'Bloody hard to build': The Australian mega project at the centre of an energy fight
The hydroelectric megaproject is one of the largest and most ambitious ever built — but critics say it is simply too costly. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Australia's mammals are at risk of bird flu. This is what we know
While birds are the most likely victims of the deadly strain of bird flu, researchers are also sounding the alarm for native mammals and marsupial species...
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Police release video of Townsville gym shooting and shop fire
Queensland police have released video of a gym shooting and a suspicious shop fire in Townsville in Feburary. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC Ne...
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Award-winning artist accused of copying second artwork
Australian artist Jane Allan, revealed to have previously copied another painter's work, is being accused of a second case of imitation. Newsiline summari...
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New registry established as MND becomes 'notifiable disease' in NSW
An MND expert says the registry is a first step to help identify what causes the incurable disease and how it could be stopped. Newsiline summarises this...
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Qld water minister calls on major water retailer to abandon price hikes
South east Queensland households will face a higher price hike on their water and sewerage bills next year. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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How a discarded coffee cup helped solve a 24-year murder mystery
Twenty-four years after the killing of a Canberra grandmother a discarded coffee cup on a east coast road trip led to the arrest and convictions of her ki...