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The fastest human-powered Everest ascent from sea level
Avalanches, altitude sickness, orcs and Justin Bieber — a Brisbane mountaineer is believed to have set a new world record on Mount Everest for charity, de...
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Housing shortage does not deter town from embracing migrants
The township of Naracoorte, nestled in South Australia's rural heartland, has put out the welcome mat for migrants, who have helped enrich its social fabr...
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Live: England takes on Panama with top spot on the line
The Three Lions have already booked a place in the World Cup's knockout stages, but they will be looking to tie up top spot in Group L against Panama, as...
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I have always wished the best for Karl Stefanovic. But if he’s selling racists, thugs and conspiracy theorists, I hope he fails | Hugh Riminton
When I first met Stefanovic he was immediately likable. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original pub...
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When racism is so entrenched in Australia, could paying lip service to multiculturalism do more harm than good? | Anhaar Kareem
Much of the rhetoric encouraging us to have empathy for immigrants is conditional on what they bring to Australia, writes university student Anhaar Kareem...
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Leaks, lawyers and a whistleblower: how did KPMG’s failings emerge – and could more have been done?
A parliamentary inquiry heard claims from one former employee that partners pursued ‘revenue growth at all costs’ Get our breaking news email, free app or...
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Unit owners are wresting back control of their stratas: ‘If I don’t do it, the building will fall into the street’
Amid high costs and low confidence in the industry, some owner-occupiers are taking on Australia’s commercialised strata system Get our breaking news emai...
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Abbie Chatfield: ‘Someone told her worst dating story. I lay on the floor of the stage and screamed’
The podcaster and TV host talks to us about doomscrolling, aliens and a horrifying sound healing that made her want to vomit What’s the best piece of advi...
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Dingo merch, conspiracy shirts: The 1980s artefacts tied to the famous Chamberlain trial
Forty years ago, the chance discovery of a bloodied matinee jacket unravelled a murder conviction. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Just In...
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Venezuela earthquake death toll passes 1,400 as survival window narrows
The death toll from two earthquakes in Venezuela has climbed beyond 1,400, as searches for survivors intensify during the remaining hours of the window fo...
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Hanson has perfected a three-step playbook and Liberals played right into it
We've come a long way since it was Pauline Hanson who didn't know the meaning of big words. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and l...
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Keith Urban is a country megastar — so why release a yacht rock album?
Keith Urban explains why he made a yacht rock album and how his Brisbane cover band days shaped Flow State. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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The truth about narcissists – and why most people get it wrong
As "narcissist" becomes the catch-all insult of the social media age, here is the crucial difference between everyday selfishness and a serious personalit...
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Karl Stefanovic's 'weird personality' might score him a Logie
Karl Stefanovic is no longer part of the Nine family but his audience may not be ready to abandon their prodigal son. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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The nine books that knocked our critics' socks off this month
June's best books include an Irish saga by Maggie O'Farrell, a gritty memoir by Ralph Jackman and a comic Italian romp by Andrew Sean Greer. Newsiline sum...
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Guy Montgomery is back with your weekly spelling bee fix
Feel free to exhale that breath you've been holding in — it's Sunday and that means it's time to get spelling again. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Labor unveils new powers to strengthen social media ban
Six months into Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s, the federal government has announced tougher laws that it says will hold big tech...
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Australia to double penalty for social media ban breaches to $99m as tech giants accused of ‘not doing enough’
Prime minister Anthony Albanese says too many children still on platforms but he is ‘heartened’ by world-leading law Social media bans go global: big tech...
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Iran says it hit US-linked targets as Bahrain reports drone attack
Also in the Strait of Hormuz an oil tanker has been damaged by an "unidentified projectile", while an Israeli drone has reportedly struck an area of south...
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Australian rescue team uses AI-powered drone to find lost hikers – video
Two men in their 20s were found within five hours thanks to an artificial intelligence-powered drone, which used thermal imaging to locate them. Newsiline...
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Live: Vixens and Fever meet for place in Super Netball grand final
Reigning champions Melbourne Vixens host Super Netball's preliminary final against the West Coast Fever, the team they defeated in last year's decider. Ne...
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Rescuers pin hopes on satellite tracker to help save entangled humpback whale
An entangled humpback whale near Sydney is one of eight currently caught in marine debris off the New South Wales coast. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Daughter of stabbing victims calls for better mobile coverage
The daughter of an elderly couple attacked in an alleged home invasion in northern NSW wants to see mobile coverage improved across regional areas. Newsil...
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Almost half of Canberra soccer referees quit after a year due to abuse
Canberra soccer match officials say referee abuse is a "systemic issue" across all sporting codes, with increasingly hostile behaviour from spectators, pl...
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Australian man arrested in Thailand after 17-year-old’s body found in suitcase
The 46-year-old was stopped at about 9.30pm on Friday while preparing to board a Jetstar flight to Perth, according to the Nation Thailand Get our breakin...
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More rain on the way for WA after storm damages roofs, downs trees
Perth residents are bracing for more wet weather after a powerful cold front damaged roofs and downed trees on Friday night. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Socceroos to face Egypt in World Cup knockout after dramatic Group G finish
Australia's World Cup knockout opponent was only decided in the dying moments of the final Group G matches. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News...
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Social media bans go global: big tech faces a reckoning after Australia’s crackdown
As a host of countries move to rein in social media use by children, could this be technology’s big tobacco moment? Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Crime scene declared after armed man shot by police in Woodhill
An armed man has been shot by police south of Brisbane after he allegedly confronted officers while carrying a rifle. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Breaking: Australian arrested after teenage girl's body found in Thailand
A man from Ballarat is in custody as investigations continue into the discovery of the body of a teenage girl found stuffed inside a suitcase. Newsiline s...
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Live: Queensland trio avoid suspension to be cleared for Origin decider
The Dolphins and Warriors meet in a blockbuster NRL clash between two genuine premiership contenders at Lang Park. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
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Socceroos stop the nation as Australia v Paraguay smashes World Cup viewing records
Were you one of the 4.8 million who tuned in on Friday? Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to the original publish...
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'Among the darkest hours of my life': Pete Buttigieg victim of false report
High profile Democrat Pete Buttigieg has been the victim of a false anonymous report, alleging he was a 'danger' to his four-year-old twins. Newsiline sum...
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'Entitled to dream': Cabo Verde's World Cup run inspires the nation
Cabo Verde has secured the most unlikely spot in the World Cup knockouts, and the nation of 500,000 people is daring to dream. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Darwin vacation care worker charged with indecently touching child
NT Police allege the male educator, 40, indecently touched a child under the age of 16 at a vacation care program in Darwin. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Rich and famous families teach their kids Mandarin as China's influence grows
Rich and powerful families have a strong interest in one particular language, with experts saying it is no surprise given the country's rise. Newsiline su...