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ICE plans to equip officers with electric shock gloves
A device designed to enforce compliance by delivering a painful electric shock is condemned by a former ICE director and elected officials. Newsiline summ...
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UC Vice-Chancellor Bill Shorten pitches merger with major TAFE provider
The former Labor leader says the proposal is not motivated by redundancies or cost-cutting, but instead promises job security and opportunities. Newsiline...
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Alan Jones complainant's ex quizzed over 'look after you' text
The broadcaster's defence team has been accused of trying to "intimidate" a witness by a prosecutor during a heated exchange in Alan Jones's indecent assa...
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Hulking prop set to be 1,000th Wallaby as Kiss reshuffles deck
The 1,000th Wallaby is poised to be capped in Townsville after hulking prop Massimo De Lutiis was named on the bench to face Japan. Newsiline summarises t...
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Ibac charges police officer accused of repeatedly hitting Indigenous man with Taser during Melbourne arrest
Victorian corruption watchdog alleges weapon was used to hit man’s head, with another officer accused of kneeing him in same incident last year Two Victor...
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Ukraine's drones are hitting Russia, but this campaign could backfire
Ukraine has been firing drones deep inside Russian territory almost every day since June, but some analysts argue it could give Vladimir Putin an excuse t...
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Reformers were ‘spectacularly unsuccessful’ in taking over NSW Liberals, Catholic schools boss says
Catholic Schools NSW chief executive Dallas McInerney tells Icac corruption inquiry that Christain factional group driven by ‘a calling … a duty’ Follow o...
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Recently arrived teenager wins Scrabble world title for Australia
Dineth Fernando has only been in Australia for seven months and has already brought home a world youth title for his country. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Woman in her 30s dies at popular Kakadu tourist spot
Northern Territory Police are investigating the death of a woman in her 30s at Ubirr, a popular rock art gallery in Kakadu National Park. Newsiline summar...
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Cunningham's anti-trans comments open WNBA to its latest hijacking
Sophie Cunningham insists she wants to protect the sanctity of women's sport, but her comments have opened her league up to an unprecedented attack. Newsi...
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Do your kids love blind boxes? There's a potentially darker side
While blind boxes such as Labubus and Pokémon cards can be fun, experts warn parents should be aware of their similarities with gambling and help children...
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Fatal fires in Sydney and NSW South Coast prompt renewed smoke alarm warning
The winter death toll from residential fires in NSW has reached 13 after two elderly people died in separate blazes across Western Sydney and the South Co...
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Telstra CEO gets $700,000 pay rise to $6.8m despite Australia-wide outage
Telco board cuts senior executive bonuses by total $1.3m after tech fail that affected millions Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get...
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Extra homes in Sydney's east as city looks to squeeze in 1.3m more people
The city's east will bore the brunt of Sydney's housing growth over the next 20 years, according to a new NSW government blueprint. Newsiline summarises t...
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'Automatically ineligible': New Eurovision rule changes who can host the contest
The changes are designed to provide greater clarity and protect the contest's integrity, organisers say. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Au...
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'Not my views': Hanson rejects former candidate's homophobic comments
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has distanced herself from a failed Western Australian One Nation candidate's homophobic statements, saying they are not...
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David McBride leaves prison on parole after being jailed for leaking Afghanistan war documents
Attorney general grants former army lawyer’s release after 27 months in jail Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news...
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Peak Jewish body supports Bondi attack hero's permanent residency bid
The country's peak Jewish body has called on the home affairs minister to grant permanent residency to an international student who helped multiple Bondi...
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Trading platforms offer cash vouchers for 'high-risk' investments, watchdog says
A review of nine online trading companies finds several are encouraging Australians to jump on "complex" deals, putting them at risk of major losses. News...
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Boomers v millennials: how have different generations reacted to falling house prices? | Fiona Katauskas
Some people are more invested than others See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading... Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardi...
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Ancestral lines united in Eastern Kuku Yalanji native title determination
Far North Queensland's Eastern Kuku Yalanji people are celebrating an historic native title determination recognising their rights over more than 200,000...
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Queensland council to turn park into a dedicated homeless camp
A park in Moreton Bay will soon become a free, legal campsite for people experiencing homelessness under a 12-month trial by the local council. Newsiline...
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Whistleblower David McBride released from prison after successful parole bid
The former Australian Army lawyer was sentenced to a maximum of five years and eight months in jail in May 2024. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS...
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Live: Australia to bat first against Bangladesh as Darwin hosts historic Test
Pat Cummins wins the toss and Australia will bat first as Darwin hosts its first Test match in 23 years. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Au...
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Risky drinking persists in rural WA despite culture shift
A West Australian cattle station manager says he has noticed healthier drinking habits of his young crew which gave him hope for the industry. Newsiline s...
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Man charged over allegedly making 12,000 phone calls and 'sexual threats'
An Alice Springs man has been charged over allegedly making 12,000 phone calls targeting women and "making sexual threats". Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Breaking: Jailed whistleblower David McBride to be released after becoming eligible for parole
The former military lawyer was convicted in 2024 for stealing and sharing top-secret defence material with journalists. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Breaking: Tasmania confirms first case of deadly bird flu strain H5N1
The first confirmed case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu that has impacted wildlife across five other Australian states has been detected in Tasmania. Newsili...
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Is having a romantic AI companion cheating? Some people think so
People are increasingly finding emotional support and romantic connection in AI companions, and turning to them even when in a committed — human — relatio...
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Warning for mariners as ghost rig lights goes out
A month after administrators were called in, the Cliff Head oil platform prompts a safety warning from the Maritime Union of Australia. Newsiline summaris...
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How a 1mm error had Supercars champ driving a slower car all season
Supercars and Triple Eight Race Engineering have both responded after the revelation that 2024 champion Will Brown has been driving with an engine airflow...
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Remote school bus axed leaving students and families stranded
Parents are calling for a long-term solution after a remote school bus service was axed, leaving children without a way to get to school. Newsiline summar...
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Ignore the doomsdayers – property investing in Australia is far from broken
Investor loan applications may have fallen since the start of the year, but the slump already appears to be turning around Get our breaking news email, fr...
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P-plater who ploughed car into herd of cattle recounts 'terrifying' ordeal
A 19-year-old who drove into a herd of 50 cows at night describes walking away from the crash that killed half a dozen cattle. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Aussie man charged with fraud, child indecency in US
Fraudster Brett Joseph has been arrested and charged in Texas with fraud and child indecency offences. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aust...
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Driver allegedly rams into protester at Melbourne anti-racism rally – video
On 25 July, more than 150 people gathered for an anti-racism rally in Broadmeadows, in Melbourne’s outer-north. Newsiline summarises this report from The...