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Library book returned after 150 years, $28k fine waived
A NSW library has a book returned rather late, but the policy of fining people for the offence was dropped at some point during the 150 years since it was...
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Tasmanian producer pulls products after Four Corners report
The labels on some of Tasmanian producer Stuart Young's handcrafted goods say some ingredients may come from "further afield". Newsiline summarises this r...
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Rushdie's attacker convicted of terrorism in US court
A man has been convicted in the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie, the author who has faced a decades-old death threats over his writing. Newsiline summaris...
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Two-decade-old Toyota Corolla stuns Gibb River Road onlookers
Jonny Charles is venturing across the famous Kimberley four-wheel-drive track in a 2002 Toyota Corolla, selling coffees out of his boot to fund the trip....
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Weightlifter Cikamatana claims emotional Glasgow gold after Paris pain
On the verge of quitting the sport altogether after missing out on an Olympics medal, Eileen Cikamatana claims an emotional weightlifting goal for Austral...
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FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle, 'Malvinas' banner
The fallout from Argentina's World Cup loss continues, with FIFA charging two players and a coach with assaulting Spanish opponents after the final, and t...
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'If you've got a lane, you've got a chance': The Aussie Dolphins' way
An unexpected source kicks off another record-breaking night for Australian swimming as we get implicit and explicit reminders that we shouldn't take this...
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Prisoner detained for 'several months' after release date, ombudsman finds
An inmate was erroneously kept in a South Australian prison for "several months" after his sentence ended, and the Department for Correctional Services sa...
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Victoria's roads are crumbling, but how much would it cost to fix them?
Both sides of politics have unveiled their roads funding election promises, but regional council figures suggest the pledges could be inadequate. Newsilin...
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Fauci refuses to answer questions in 'unhinged' COVID hearing
The former top US infectious disease expert declined to answer questions at a Republican-led Senate hearing, labelling it an "unhinged" campaign to see hi...
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Community wants end to 'terrorising wildlife' at popular lake
Community members and councillors are raising concerns over prohibited fishing at Perth's Galup Reserve, formerly Lake Monger, as one group says more turt...
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F1 to end season in Europe if no Middle East races
F1's chief executive confirms a deadline in mid-September to decide whether the season-concluding races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi must be held in Europe due...
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Airborne car becomes wedged in side of Brisbane bus
Police are investigating after a car became airborne and struck a bus in Brisbane's south. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and li...
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Two 14yo girls injured after crashing stolen car
Victoria Police said the car which crashed in Melbourne's south-east was allegedly stolen from a gym last week. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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Live: Hanson seeks to wedge Coalition with Islamic State bill
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has sought to wedge the Coalition by seeking support for a counterterrorism bill from the crossbench. Newsiline summarise...
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'Drained us': Widow says Hellenic Club taught her to bypass pokie cash limits
A Canberra widow says she and her late husband lost hundreds of thousands of dollars on the pokies after Hellenic Club staff showed them how to get around...
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Poultry farmers concerned about local bird flu spread
Poultry farmers and coastal communities are on alert after confirmation of the local spread of H5 bird flu in South Australia. Newsiline summarises this r...
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'Total conflict': Infantino sets deadline for controversial FIFA scheme
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino tells member federations they have until September 19 to decide on his controversial private investor scheme with Joshua Kushne...
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Mother and daughter debut together for country footy club
A central Queensland mother and daughter who debuted for the same rugby league club this season have their sight set on the grand final. Newsiline summari...
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80yo cancer patient's rent jumps 41pc as housing subsidy ends
Advocates call for a National Rental Affordability Scheme 2.0 after thousands of people participating in subsidies face rent hikes. Newsiline summarises t...
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Rare snail that gives birth through neck returns from brink of extinction
About 1,000 Campbell's keeled glass snails are settling into their new home in the crevices of a secluded valley on Norfolk Island, after being bred back...
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'Attitudes need to change' to protect older Australians from abuse
Women with experience of elder abuse are sharing their stories in national forums to encourage others to seek help. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Australia news live: Jillian Segal returns to antisemitism royal commission; three dead in Sydney house fire
Government’s special envoy returns to the witness box again today; three victims found in burned-out house in Wiley Park. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Beekeepers plead for better access to varroa mite treatments
Beekeepers want more drastic measures taken to manage the deadly parasite varroa mite amidst food security concerns. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Suburban landfill set to close six years after it caught fire
A tip in Melbourne's western suburbs marred by underground spot fires for nearly seven years will close permanently. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Queensland disability council seats still vacant almost one year on
The group advises the Queensland government on disability-related issues and last met with Disability Minister Amanda Camm in June 2025. Newsiline summari...
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Neil the seal's damage bill and management costs revealed
The cost of managing Neil the seal's biannual visits to Tasmania is in the tens of thousands of dollars, the environment department has revealed. Newsilin...
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Inside the Labor Party meeting where Victoria's new premier was elected
Ben Carroll emerged from a meeting of the Labor caucus on Tuesday as the party's new leader, but what the public did not see was a two-hour fight behind c...
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Jared Leto denies sexual misconduct allegations after documentary
Ten women have spoken to the BBC about the interactions they had with the actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Why Jim Chalmers is cautious but upbeat
After delivering a pre-election prediction that "the worst of the inflation challenge is behind us", only to see inflation then steadily rise, Treasurer J...
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'The winner is Zelenskyy, not Putin': The inland sea where two wars collide
A large inland sea connecting military supply lines through Russia and Iran could now be a pivotal theatre for two major wars that are usually thought of...
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See how the price of everything has changed with inflation
The good news this week is inflation has eased slightly. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publis...
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Solar is cheap, but building enough of it can be difficult
Australia is the world’s biggest iron ore exporter, but the Australian Renewable Energy Agency says ultra-low-cost solar could make it a green iron superp...
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Six artworks to see at the newly reopened Brett Whiteley Studio
An Archibald winner, an intimate portrait of a marriage and a suburban backyard are among the Brett Whiteley artworks on display at his renovated studio....
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Shifting political views don't need to spell the end of a relationship
But experts say if morals are involved, it might be a relationship "deal breaker". Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links read...
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Three dead in Sydney house fire as police launch investigation
An investigation is now underway into the circumstances surrounding the fire. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers t...