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Why 'irresponsible' dumping of mercury caused evacuations in outback town
An outback town's hospital, service station and school were affected when students discovered vials of mercury at the tip. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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How clay-court chaos is a return to the norm at the French Open
All the key favourites are now out of the men's draw at the French Open, but then again, this tournament has always been just a little bit different. News...
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Smoke engulfed their cities. Did it make their children sick?
Years after bushfires covered their cities in smoke, mothers are left wondering if their children's chronic illnesses began with what was in the air befor...
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How Tiananmen Square vigils in Hong Kong have become unlawful
In May, Hong Kong's High Court began hearing closing arguments in the case of two democracy activists charged with inciting subversion for organising a ca...
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Police beat a woman in a Sydney street. Their own camera captured their cruelty
The family of a woman brutally assaulted by police in Sydney has fought to have body-worn camera vision released, in the hope officers will be better trai...
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'Hush hush': How one footy club welcomed back a sex offender
When a man who sexually assaulted a minor on a post-season football trip was welcomed back to the club with open arms, Megan decided she was done. Newsili...
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After five days in a dark cave, a scienist emerged with life-changing insights
Spending big money to do nothing in the dark is on the rise. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original pu...
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As Jane Austen turns 250, four new productions take on Pride and Prejudice
In a modern-day cost-of-living crisis, the classic 1817 novel's tale of inheritance and wealth still rings true. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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Former teachers' pets, rejoice. Guy Montgomery's spelling quiz is back
Welcome back to your Sunday morning quiz with everyone's favourite word wonderboy. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links read...
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Liverpool sack manager Arne Slot after underwhelming season
The Dutchman won the Premier League title in his first season, but failed to live up to expectations the following year as Liverpool finished fifth. Newsi...
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AUKUS partners unveil plan to develop underwater drones
The US, Australia and United Kingdom have unveiled a new "signature" project to develop cutting edge weapons systems and sensors for underwater drones as...
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Who might make or miss out on Popovic's Socceroos World Cup squad?
Several Socceroos remain locked in a battle for places as Popovic nears his World Cup squad call. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia...
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Young motorbike rider critical after crash at motocross event
A 14-year-old boy has suffered life-threatening injuries in a collision with another motorbike rider at a junior titles event in Victoria's west. Newsilin...
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Breaking: Four Laos villagers freed from cave, two remain missing
The four villagers crawled out of the cave just after 3pm local time, after water levels were able to be drained from the cave's flooded sections. Newsili...
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Remains found in search for missing man Peter Willoughby
Tasmania Police has confirmed a member of a volunteer search group has found what are believed to be human remains in the search for a missing man in Tasm...
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Angus Taylor draws 'battle lines' in key Liberal Party address
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor accuses Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of starting a war on aspiration with the recent federal budget. Newsiline summarise...
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Trucking in a fuel crisis: the Australian driver sacrificing his paycheck for diesel – video
Frank is a truck owner-driver, meaning he owns his own truck, picks up contracts wherever he happens to be in Australia and pays for his own fuel. Newsili...
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First diver freed from Laos cave as rescue mission intensifies
A specialist diving crew from around the world have arrived in Laos to help retrieve the other trapped men. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News...
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Elderly woman dies in Gold Coast resort fire
Five other people were also treated at the scene after smoke carried through three storeys of the high-rise building. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Residents urged to stay inside as unit engulfed by flames
An emergency declaration has been made with residents in the exclusion zone urged to remain indoors. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Austra...
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AFL concedes umpire error as Cats lament 'howler' call
Geelong's Ollie Dempsey was denied a clear goal in the narrow loss to Carlton when umpires chose not to call on the AFL Review Centre to check a decision....
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Pete Hegseth warns Chinese military threatens 'balance of power' in the Pacific
Pete Hegseth issued a warning to US allies, saying the US needs "partners, not protectorates". Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia an...
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Breaking: Major coastal road closed after pedestrian hit by ute
Drivers are being asked to avoid part of a major coastal road after a pedestrian was struck by a ute in Perth's northern suburbs on Saturday morning. News...
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How far have the US and Iran got towards ending the war?
This is not the first time the US President has said a deal with Iran is on the verge of being secured. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Aus...
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Live: Ponga backs up for Knights after Origin I send-off
Kalyn Ponga is backing up for the Newcastle Knights, just days after his seismic send-off in State of Origin Game I. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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US won't let China impose 'hegemony' in Asia, Hegseth says
The US Secretary of War addressed Asia's most important defence summit, but did not mention Taiwan as questions remain over a stalled weapons package. New...
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Will AI become conscious? What a philosopher and a neuroscientist think
The question "can computers think" is something many people are taking very seriously. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links...
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Officers, civilians ‘fortunate’ to avoid injury after police station crash
A court has heard Donny Hobbs, 67, told police he would drive through Mudgee Police Station, in western New South Wales, shortly before the alleged incide...
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Hindley conquers 'epic' day to climb onto Giro podium
Australia's Jai Hindley moved to third overall in the 2026 Giro d'Italia after a "tough day out" on stage 19, helped by a superb sacrificial ride by teamm...
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Families of police officers killed at Wieambilla feel 'let down' as property sold
The families of two Queensland police officers shot dead by extremists in 2022 say they feel "deeply let down" after learning through a public real estate...
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Live: Swans host Tigers before Lions seek redemption against Dockers
Sydney has a point to prove when it faces Richmond at the SCG, while Brisbane will be desperate to bounce back against Fremantle after its damaging loss t...
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Pleas for French Open to move 'unsafe' ad boards after star's nasty fall
Iga Świątek urges French Open officials to move advertising boards away from the courts after seeing Zeynep Sönmez's tournament end due to injury. Newsili...
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Matthew Perry was 'on the right path' before inner circle betrayed him
A trusted assistant, two doctors, a middleman and the "Ketamine Queen": How Matthew Perry's inner circle preyed on the Friends star's addiction before his...
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The rise of permaculture in Australia traces back to the world's last oil crisis
The tenets of permaculture are attracting a new generation of home gardeners. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers t...
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Woman charged for trying to print child abuse material at Canberra store
A NSW woman is arrested in Canberra after staff at a photo printing business allegedly discovered child abuse material she tried and failed to print due t...
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Vivid Sydney cancels all drone shows after 83 drones plunged into Darling Harbour
Fireworks displays will replace all drone shows at the iconic festival after a technical issue saw dozens fall from the sky on Monday night Get our breaki...