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High Court finds secret recording can be used as evidence in DV case
While most recordings of private conversations are illegal, the High Court found the recording was allowed because it was necessary to protect the victim'...
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No verdict in child sex abuse trial of former Mount Isa priest
Former Mount Isa Catholic priest Neville Joseph Creen faced a trial over allegations of child sexual abuse from the late 1970s and early '80s. Newsiline s...
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Anti-abortion campaigner clashes with senior Liberal at meeting
A Liberal Women's Council meeting has become a flash point for the ideological rift plaguing the South Australian party as a prominent anti-abortion campa...
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Queanbeyan's own Omar Musa and why the new Miles Franklin winner told mum first
The author, poet and visual artist says his childhood was a dichotomy of Queanbeyan's suburban streets and Canberra's privileged arts scene. Newsiline sum...
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People still awaiting Census instructions less than a week out
The ABC has received reports of some people not yet receiving instructions less than a week out from Census night. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
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WA man jailed for crash that killed 15-year-old girl
A 18-year-old has been sentenced over the 4WD crash that killed Caitlyn Bragger in 2025. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and link...
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ABC investigations boss leaves, as Four Corners investigation continues
The announcement comes alongside a deepening investigation into the work of sacked Four Corners reporter Mahmood Fazal. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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NT police commissioner fires back at Labor MP over arrest 'politicisation' claim
Martin Dole says a claim from Luke Gosling's lawyer that the MP's arrest was politicised is "offensive" and part of a "strategy". Newsiline summarises thi...
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Man denies reporting Alan Jones to police in order to 'get money'
A man accusing Alan Jones of indecently assaulting him as a 17-year-old made a police complaint to "get money", the former broadcaster's lawyer has told a...
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Illegal dam on NSW blueberry farm attracts $130k in fines
The NSW Land and Environment Court fines two Mid North Coast blueberry farmers $100,000 for building an illegal dam, but they will not have to demolish it...
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‘Orange elephant in the room’: Pauline Hanson’s political rise is inspiring racism, inquiry hears
Former AFL inclusion manager tells inquiry One Nation leader’s conduct is encouraging people to use ‘similar behaviour and words’ The rise of One Nation i...
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Australian politician admits to sending text saying ‘my job is boring’ during a hearing
Mark Parton defends sending text message but denies he sent it to a sex worker, saying he is a ‘multi-tasker from hell’ Get our breaking news email, free...
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Afternoon Update: Gina Rinehart gets apology from ABC; Angus Taylor mentioned at Icac; and a forbidden novel
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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Alan Jones’s alleged victim denies ‘fabricating’ claims against broadcaster during robust cross-examination
Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original...
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US military jammed GPS before medical plane crash
A federal investigation is underway after a medical plane carrying two nurses and two pilots crashed during a military GPS jamming operation in New Mexico...
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Tax, gambling and migration fights ahead for Labor
Parliament is yet to resume but the stage has been set for the political fights set to play out next week. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Family invites community to come together for Kumanjayi Little Baby's funeral
Months on from the desperate search for five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby by hundreds of volunteers, her grandfather is inviting the community to come t...
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Texts suggest Angus Taylor ‘paid money to the Reformers … or was refusing to’, Icac inquiry hears
Jean-Claude Perrottet, brother of former NSW premier, asked about messages referencing federal opposition leader and factional group Reformers Icac’s spot...
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Good Samaritan dies days after being attacked while trying to stop Melbourne shoplifters
Van Viet Truong was critically injured after coming to the aid of a fellow retail worker in Sunshine Follow our Australia news live blog for latest update...
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Family leaves behind 'beautiful' life in Tuvalu amid rising sea levels
As rising sea levels affect their country, many Tuvaluans, including Poeva and Akesa's family, are making the tough decision to leave. Newsiline summarise...
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Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism furore quits, vows 'I will return'
Professor Jason Arday resigned from his posts shortly after the British institution announced a probe into the various accusations against him. Newsiline...
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Breaking: Judges dismiss 'excessive' jail sentence complaint from Cassius Turvey’s killer
One of the men convicted of killing Perth teenager Cassius Turvey has failed in his appeal against his nine-year jail sentence, which he claimed was "mani...
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Sydney woman allegedly sent senior politicians death threats
A Western Sydney woman allegedly threatened to kill NSW Labor minister Jihad Dib, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, independent federal MP Allegra Spender...
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Commonwealth says it will block gas-fired data centres
The NT government has rejected a federal plan to mandate the use of renewables for new large-scale data centres, but the Commonwealth says it will block p...
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Woman who saved teen from bow and arrow attack given royal bravery award
A man wielding a bow and arrow attempted to kill a teenage girl at a supermarket. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links reade...
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'Overly litigious, combative' CIT chief referred for public sector probe
Margot McNeill's appointment as CEO was brought into question earlier this year after revelations she did not disclose a misconduct investigation at her p...
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Dockers not treating trip to MCG any differently as AFL finals loom
Fremantle are flag favourites and make a rare trip this weekend to the home of the grand final — but coach Justin Longmuir isn't buying into the importanc...
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'Harrowing stories of mistreatment and harm' in modern slavery report
A NSW parliamentary inquiry into modern slavery risks in regional areas found evidence of migrant workers living in near uninhabitable conditions, forced...
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Misogyny a major driver of extremism in young men, royal commission told
Misogyny and its amplification through the "manosphere" may be a key driver of ideologically motivated extremism in young men and boys in Australia, the a...
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New errors uncovered at Queensland's troubled DNA lab
The latest bungle involved statements the lab provided to police for prosecution, which had typographical errors like the wrong date or case number. Newsi...
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Book showcases Australian retro TV from Skippy to Hey Hey It's Saturday
In a world of rapidly developing technology, television was once considered revolutionary. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and li...
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Tell us: how do Australia’s falling home prices affect you?
We would like to hear from home owners, renters and prospective buyers about how they feel about the changing housing market Australia’s home prices are f...
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Doctors furious after email identifies invitees of addiction webinar
The national healthcare watchdog has inadvertently identified more than 100 doctors, nurses and other practitioners who were offered addiction and alcohol...
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Long-awaited Whyalla foreshore upgrade underway after years of delays
It's been talked about for years, but construction on Whyalla's long-awaited foreshore upgrade is underway, bringing renewed hope to a city that has been...
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Pauline Hanson does 'not care' if immigration cuts impact businesses
The One Nation leader says her focus is on a "decent standard of living" and "way of life", saying she does "not care" if cuts to skilled migration will a...
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ABC apologises for episode featuring Gina Rinehart reference
The ABC apologises for a Race Around the World episode containing remarks about mining magnate Gina Rinehart AO. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...