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Recriminalising meth ignores evidence, drug harm advocates warn
Drug harm reduction advocates says there is little evidence that methamphetamine is more harmful in the ACT since being decriminalised, despite a Canberra...
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Dog rescued after being trapped for five days in breakwater
A 14-year-old fox terrier is back in her owner's arms after a multi-day stint trapped in the Glenelg breakwater after she broke free from her leash. Newsi...
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Connor Metcalfe on the Socceroos’ win over Turkey: ‘You couldn’t ask for a better start’ – video
Socceroos goalscorer Connor Metcalfe says he was close to ripping his shirt off after scoring one of Australia’s two goals in their World Cup match agains...
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Breaking: Sydney mother's shark attack injuries 'life-threatening', family says
Leah Stewart was swimming at Coogee Beach when she was attacked just before 11am on Saturday. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and...
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PM to make fuel excise call early next week
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government will give Australians "appropriate notice" about the fuel excise rebate, as it continues to monitor th...
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SA Police charge man over alleged possession of mobile phone gun
South Australian police have separately arrested two men for the alleged possession of a handgun disguised as a mobile phone, and a homemade "pen gun". Ne...
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Air quality monitoring to be upgraded in the NT after Inpex under-reporting
The Northern Territory government has announced a plan to introduce new air quality monitoring of toxic pollutants, including any carcinogenic emissions....
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Disgraced former AFL footballer jailed for pool fraud
An ex-footballer has been locked up after a jury found him guilty of defrauding multiple families with his regional pool business. Newsiline summarises th...
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Trump says 'let the oil flow'. But will the US-Iran peace deal bring Australians relief?
The US-Iran deal has eased fears of an oil shock, but what it means for Australians is complicated. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Austral...
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Police investigate spectator brawl during country Victorian football match
Victoria Police is investigating an off-field fight at a local football match in Ararat over the weekend, sparking concerns about "dreadful" behaviour at...
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Aussie swimming great McKeown weighing up Olympic future
As she prepares for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Kaylee McKeown will not rule out extending her career through to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. Newsiline...
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'Smiling since last night': Community joy after Irankunda's World Cup goal
The family and community of Socceroos star Nestory Irankunda are "very emotional" after his goal-scoring World Cup debut. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Proposal to rename Homebush to Strathfield dumped by council
A contentious proposal to rename most of Homebush to Strathfield drew criticism as an attempt to lift property values. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Clothing stunt turns into a 'riot' as crowd clashes with police
Newcastle residents and authorities condemn a clothing company stunt that degenerated into a "riot" involving dozens of dirt bike riders. Newsiline summar...
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Major highway closure hits 100 days as business payouts slammed
Mayors want the government to provide "adequate" funding for businesses that are closing and experiencing at least 50 per cent downturns due to the failur...
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Simple 'fakeaway' recipes for when you're on a budget
Ordering in of an evening can become a costly exercise but these five tasty recipes are sure to hit the spot. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC Ne...
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The spin wars about who wins and loses in the US-Iran 'ceasefire' have begun
The US-Iran deal faces five volatile days as questions remain over nuclear weapons and Israel's attacks on Lebanon. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Why Cameron Munster is always Queensland's Origin saviour
Ever since his first State of Origin match, Queensland has looked to Cameron Munster in times of trouble. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News A...
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Former police officer steps aside from country football over sexual assault charges
A female footballer has "stepped aside" from her country Victoria club after sexual assault allegations against her were revealed. Newsiline summarises th...
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Fashion goals: Socceroos trade kit bags for it-bags as they level up off-field style
Australia stepped off the team bus in suits and holding designer pouches, showing they’ve come ‘a long way from a Country Road bag on the side of the fiel...
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Quick hits: Curaçao's special goal and De Oranje brighten up day four
De Oranje hit the World Cup and in the middle of a 7-1 thumping, Curaçao's lone goal might have meant the most of all. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Man who killed neighbour and buried body in freezer jailed for life
Justice Paul Smith said Bobby Weaver murdered his friend, 58-year-old David Thornton, "in cold blood". Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aust...
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Socceroos’ Nestory Irankunda reflects on Australia’s stunning win over Turkey – video
Nestory Irankunda said he had to tell Mohamed Touré to relax so he could finish his post-goal celebration after sending the Socceroos to a 2-0 upset victo...
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Socceroos goalkeeper Patrick Beach becomes overnight hero after World Cup win – video
Patrick Beach, the goalkeeper for Australia's national team, produced a string of saves during Australia's world cup match with Turkey. Newsiline summaris...
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Vacant, underused land to make way for housing in next phase of land activation
Three developers will take ownership of six hectares of state-owned land in Banyo in Brisbane's north and build townhouses, affordable housing, and an age...
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Murder victim's daughter says she was a 'person with a heart, a history'
Those affected by the murder of Tiffany Spence, who died from horrific injuries inflicted by her partner Adam James Britt, tell a sentencing hearing of th...
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Man allegedly caught drink driving three times in just over a week
A Tasmanian man has been charged after being allegedly caught drink driving for the third time in just over a week, with him having to be cut from his car...
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Breaking: Liberty Bell Bay smelter given another reprieve
The administrator for the mothballed manganese smelter is continuing to engage with the consortium designated as its preferred buyer, the ABC understands....
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Shark expert says Tony Abbott ‘doesn’t understand the science’ after former PM calls for cull
Another expert says drone technology may have prevented a shark attack at Coogee beach on Saturday A shark behaviour expert says Tony Abbott “doesn’t unde...
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Pakistani police officer arrested over shooting death of ‘happy, bubbly, friendly’ Australian girl Hania Ahmed
Punjab police said an officer mistakenly opened fire at the Ahmed family, who were victims of a robbery at Chakwal A Pakistani police officer has been sto...
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Father may have thrown daughter into Parramatta River in suspected murder-suicide, police say
NSW police say suicide note and ‘other evidence’ suggest six-year-old’s death was an act of domestic violence Follow our Australia news live blog for late...
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'Happy, bubbly' Perth girl shot dead in Pakistan mourned by school
The principal of the Perth school attended by a nine-year-old girl shot dead in Pakistan last week says students are being offered counselling in the wake...
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An ode to Leichhardt Oval, beloved NRL colosseum – in pictures
In Sydney’s Lilyfield, the Wests Tigers’ spiritual home is to undergo a major facelift. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and l...
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NSW residents say earthquake near dam sounded like an 'explosion'
The magnitude-2.9 earthquake was felt in parts of the Snowy Mountains just before 1pm on Sunday, according to Geosceince Australia. Newsiline summarises t...
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'Lives in danger' as SA Bureau of Meteorology wave buoy fails yet again
The wave buoy off Kangaroo Island is the only such device operated by the Bureau of Meteorology in South Australia and is relied upon by professional dive...
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In the chaotic hours before Trump's Iran deal, Netanyahu had other priorities
As Donald Trump was trying to push his Iran deal over the line, Benjamin Netanyahu bombed Beirut, showing once again the Israeli prime minister has other...