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Canadian man accused of selling chemical online admits aiding suicide
In 2023, Interpol alerted Australian police that packages sold by the man, which contained a lethal substance, were sent to Australia, prompting authoriti...
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Second wave of South Australia’s toxic algal bloom could be imminent, scientist warns
Algae levels have skyrocketed near tip of Eyre Peninsula and could spread in colder months ahead, oceanographer says Get our breaking news email, free app...
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Damaged, deserted, dilapidated … what comes next for the Great Barrier Reef island resorts lying in ruins?
Rather than dreaming of restoring past glory, some are advocating for a future with a lighter footprint. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardia...
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Back to Back Barries: Is Labor in trouble over tax? - podcast
Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy examine the government’s struggle to sell its ambitious tax changes as the legislation hit parliament this week. Newsiline s...
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Spin city: Melbourne loves records – but is it really the vinyl capital of the world?
From a vinyl-focused music exhibition to beloved record stores, ‘listening bars’ and clubs, the Victorian capital’s fondness for wax reverberates in every...
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Can the second coming of Tony Abbott resurrect the Liberal party? Or is it another step towards ‘self-destruction’
Angus Taylor believes the former PM is uniquely placed to help the party as its new president, but some fear he will render it even more unelectable Get o...
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A childcare worker was asked to take baby Lily home for the weekend after a court protection order last year. She’s still there
Exclusive: Sofie is devoted to the baby who was removed from her family, but she and advocates say the situation speaks to a desperate crisis in Victoria’...
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When was the last time you just hung out with a friend? (And I don’t mean a dinner booked two months in advance) | Brigid Delaney
Long, unstructured hangouts are increasingly rare – and some young people aren’t experiencing them A few years ago I had one unexpected, glorious day with...
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Labor promised to do something serious about corruption. Now they’ve got a second chance
Paul Brereton’s appearance before a Senate inquiry illustrated why public confidence in the national anti-corruption agency is in the toilet – and what no...
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Eight students arrested over deadly girls' school fire in Kenya
The fire, at the Utumishi Girls' Academy Senior School in Gilgil in west-central Kenya, broke out in the early hours of Thursday morning and also injured...
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WHO says 223 suspected deaths, 906 cases in Ebola outbreak
The outbreak is threatening to overwhelm health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while seven cases have now been confirmed in neighbouring...
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Romanian crisis meeting after Russian drone hits building, wounding two
A Russian drone has struck an apartment building in NATO-member Romania, wounding two people. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and...
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Live: Sharks make call on Origin contingent ahead of Manly clash
Cronulla have made their decision on whether Origin trio Addin Fonua-Blake, Briton Nikora and Blayke Brailey will back up from Game I. Newsiline summarise...
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Kids to see gambling ads despite Labor laws
The partial ad ban will not prevent children from seeing gambling ads during footy or rugby games, Labor's draft legislation shows. Newsiline summarises t...
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Claims about high-profile married man's relationship raised in extortion case
A court has heard a man charged with extortion was "potentially gagged" by his bail terms in an effort to protect a high-profile married man. Newsiline su...
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Live: Rejuvinated Blues face big test against Cats at the MCG
Carlton goes for a third win in a row under interim coach Josh Fraser, as the Blues take on the high-flying Geelong at the MCG. Newsiline summarises this...
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Brisbane teenager accused of using a police car as a BMX ramp in viral stunt at Scientology church
Zeppelin Witheridge charged with public nuisance over ‘Scientology speedrun’ social media trend A social media stunt that treats churches like video games...
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Ex-police officer's messages did not amount to 'implied admissions' of rape, court told
A woman who says she was raped by a former South Australian police officer did not confront her alleged attacker "because she knew it wasn't true", a cour...
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Man jailed over ‘racially motivated attack’ against Queensland’s Biloela family
Jessie Newton, 40, pleaded guilty to assaulting Priya Nadesalingam and Nades Murugappan, and a string of other offences Get our breaking news email, free...
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Aboriginal families in Federal Court bid for traditional ownership recognition
Two groups of Indigenous families have claimed in the Federal Court they should be recognised as the traditional owners of the NT's Cobourg Peninsula. New...
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Breaking: Socceroos boosted as young midfielder switches allegiance from Italy
The Socceroos have been boosted ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with young midfielder Cristian Volpato switching allegiance from Italy to Australia. Newsilin...
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Man who claimed mum stole Dreamworld tragedy compensation left feeling let down
A man who accused his mother of stealing compensation he received after the Dreamworld Thunder River Rapids ride disaster believes the legal system has le...
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Abbott says Liberals ‘under new management’ and vows to help Taylor lead ‘people’s revolt’ against Labor
Former prime minister elected Liberal party president on Friday after running unopposed Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our bre...
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Afternoon Update: Jeff Bezos’s rocket explodes; James Valentine farewelled; and Marilyn’s friendships in Hollywood
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...
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Average bull price nudges $5,000 at NT's biggest sale
The Northern Territory's biggest bull sale has recorded one of its strongest results, despite high fuel prices and a big wet season. Newsiline summarises...
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Award-winning volunteer charged with possessing child-abuse images
A former police staffer and lauded SES volunteer is granted bail on a charge of possessing child-abuse images. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC N...
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Mouse plague taskforce to help WA country schools battling infestation
COVID-style cleaning measures have returned as WA's ongoing mouse plague spreads across multiple country schools. Newsiline summarises this report from AB...
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AFL backs controversial decision to disallow Hawks' goal against Saints
A controversial umpiring decision that disallowed Hawthorn star Nick Watson's goal against St Kilda has been backed by the AFL. Newsiline summarises this...
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NSW coroner absolves police of blame for Pacific Motorway death
NSW Deputy State Coroner David O'Neil finds police acted within reason during a pursuit that led to a man being killed on the Pacific Motorway, north of B...
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Women's shed ex-board member banned over alleged transphobic comments
A former board member of a women's shed in Victoria has been evicted after allegedly "spewing" discriminatory and hurtful comments about transgender peopl...
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US prosecutor denies launching criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll
Chicago's top federal prosecutor has denied his office has launched a criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll, who accused Donald Trump of raping her i...
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The 13-letter winning word in this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee
Correctly spelling 32 obscure words in just a minute and a half has won 14-year-old Shrey Parikh this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee. Newsiline summ...
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James Valentine memorial: famous friends, family and fans gather to farewell ABC radio host
Governor general Sam Mostyn, television personalities Richard Roxburgh, Julia Morris and Gretel Killeen among those who attended the packed public event i...
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Violent teen on probation before causing fatal Melbourne crash
A Melbourne teenager who had been on probation for just nine days when he caused a deadly, high-speed crash is also facing court over a bashing that left...
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CMAT shares ‘deep sadness’ over body-shaming after BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend performance
The Irish singer-songwriter says her rise has been increasingly ‘tarnished by the fact that I would be allowed to enjoy it so much more if I was thin’ The...
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Kiwi goalkeeper gets bride's blessing to ditch wedding for World Cup
Auckland FC goalkeeper Michael Woud has had to put his wedding plans on hold after being selected in New Zealand's squad for the World Cup, but he says ta...