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Ten years after my first Essential column for the Guardian, another centrist government is confronting a global bin fire in the face of a resurgence of po...
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For the past three years, we’ve known him only as a ‘high-profile businessman’, accused and then convicted of raping a woman in his home. Newsiline summar...
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A small cargo ship was attacked by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis in the Bab el-Mandeb strait on Tuesday, killing three crew members, sources said. Newsilin...
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The magnitude-7.4 quake collapsed buildings and caused widespread damage in the South American country. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aus...
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The 60-year-old, who was president of Syria for 24 years until 2024 before fleeing to Moscow, was found guilty of crimes including killings, torture, and...
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Sussan Ley left Australia after being ousted as Coalition leader. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the origin...
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Geelong confirms Jake Kolodjashnij will not be available for selection at VFL or AFL level this weekend as the spotlight continues to shine on the club ov...
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Fugitive George Dib, accused of directing a global organised crime syndicate while on the run, has been arrested in Lebanon. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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A man standing trial for an alleged stabbing murder at a party in Adelaide's north in 2007 did not inflict the fatal wound but was among a group of four m...
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The trial of a Queensland cattle farmer accused of a triple murder has heard from a man who says he witnessed the shooting and survived a gunshot himself....
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Former NSW State of Origin prop Nathan Brown reveals he has long intended to make 2026 his last season in the NRL, as he eyes off a finals exit at Manly....
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Fair Work Commission issues a new minimum standards order for gig workers to come into effect 17 August Get our breaking news email, free app or daily new...
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Thirteen people have been killed and a Wildberries warehouse set ablaze as Russia and Ukraine traded attacks overnight. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Cruise boat workers are pulling together to hand-load cargo and transfer passengers in small boats after strike action at the Port of Broome shuts down op...
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It took more than 20 hours to establish suspected human remains found in a suitcase near Goulburn were actually a life-like doll. Newsiline summarises thi...
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A US Federal Court has ruled against the social media giant in an ongoing legal dispute with Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest, who is suing Meta over...
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US President Donald Trump left on a secret military flight from Türkiye last month when the White House said he was flying aboard Air Force One, in an ext...
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A Queensland family is warning riders to be cautious after their 10-year-old son was clotheslined by an electric fence wire strung across a dirt bike trac...
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More than 100 service stations across the country have been raided, in a coordinated blitz targeting "suspected criminal activity" and the alleged sale of...
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Surveys show coral cover increased in several parts of the reef, partly due to monsoons bringing cooler weather. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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A 31-year-old has been found not criminally responsible for killing his mother at a Gunnedah caravan park, just hours before he was due to see a psychiatr...
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Prominent former gallery owner Paul Arnold has been found guilty on more than a dozen domestic violence charges, including assault, stalking and breaching...
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The mother of an intellectually disabled teenager who was allegedly tortured, allegedly laughed and joked while watching on, a court has heard during her...
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US President Donald Trup has pitted 120 students from the 50 states, territories and some Native American nations against each other to win a college scho...
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Kelly Slater may be retired from full-time surfing, but the GOAT shreds some big waves at the Tahiti Pro to beat Gabriel Medina - and his win sets up a sh...
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Some Liberal and National MPs warned against over-regulation in party room discussion, while others argued for more stringent rules Follow our Australia n...
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Consultant Jeremy Greenwood gives evidence to Independent Commission Against Corruption as it investigates allegations linked to Christian Liberal group F...
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New Victorian premier delays proposed right to work from home two days a week until next July, despite Coalition support Follow our Australia news live bl...
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A former Beauty and the Geek contestant accused of murdering her partner has denied the allegation and has flagged a potential mental health defence, a co...
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Northern Territory Police have surged resources into the crime-hit town of Katherine, as a federal Labor MP joins calls for a curfew to be triggered as a...
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Former 2GB and 2UE radio host, now 85, has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching Follow our Australia news live blog fo...
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Almost two weeks ago, what is believed to be a North Korean missile was fired in a Russian attack that killed a Ukrainian family. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Lord mayor says Town Hall square will be ‘fantastic’ – but business advocate says project’s scale of demolition presents ‘unwanted disruption’ Follow our...
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he has called the in-person meeting of the National Party caucus amid calls from some quarters for a leadership chan...
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The 2026 census will include questions about sexual orientation and gender identity for the first time to help build a clearer picture of Australia's LGBT...
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Police said a vehicle crashed into a tree in Adelaide's southern suburbs, but the driver has managed to escape with just "minor injuries". Newsiline summa...