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Government to crack down on super switching schemes
Unlicensed telemarketers that cold call and make unsolicited approaches to consumers to convince them to switch their super will be banned under long-awai...
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Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river
Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Could Reform really cut £50bn in welfare?
BBC Verify has been breaking down Reform's plans to save more than £50bn a year from the welfare bill - and how realistic it is. Newsiline summarises this...
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Burnham says he's not embarrassed about hoax message exchange
The PM communicated with a person posing as Susie Wiles, the chief of staff to Donald Trump. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Zambia's election marred by irregularities and 'militia' arrests
Zambia is gripped by allegations of armed plots, intimidation and electoral interference. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All Engli...
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Ministers tread carefully as Trump scales back US drills in South Korea
Australia and Japan's defence ministers sit down in Canberra to discuss the rapidly expanding defence ties between the two countries. Newsiline summarises...
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Zambia's president wins second term with 60% of the vote
Hakainde Hichilema says he was “truly humbled” by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Worl...
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Victoria moves to expand definition of ‘corruption’ before state election
Former Ibac head welcomes potential change that could capture actions that currently cannot be used to make corrupt findings Get our breaking news email,...
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Corruption watchdog questions loophole in policy disciplining police officers
Queensland corruption watchdog says it is of "enormous concern" police officers who are found guilty of a crime but do not have a conviction recorded cann...
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Zambia's Hichilema wins second presidential term
Hakainde Hichilema won over 60% of the vote in the first round of Zambia's presidential election. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - A...
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Live Results: California special election to replace former Rep. Eric Swalwell
With two Democrats competing on the ballot, the seat in California's 14th Congressional District is guaranteed to remain under Democratic control and furt...
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Josh Burns on the personal cost of being Jewish in parliament
The federal MP considers himself a "normal Australian" but since the events of October 7 and the Bondi terror attack he's been forced to navigate what he...
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Albanese government reduces home care waitlist by changing counting method
A Four Corners investigation can reveal the number of people waiting for full aged care funding at home stands at almost 154,000 — not 100,000 as official...
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British prime minister reportedly exchanged messages with someone posing as Susie Wiles
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with an impostor posing as U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and li...
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More ultrawealthy in Trump's administration than those in previous 3 presidents combined, report shows
In all, 57 Trump officials are worth at least $100 million, including 17 ambassadors and the remaining 40 in senior posts across the executive branch. New...
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Labour MP suspended as party launches investigation into Covid loans
Alaba has said he took out two taxpayer-funded loans during the pandemic but insisted he had not tried to avoid paying the money back. Newsiline summarise...
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3M knew for more than 50 years that its products could harm humans, Australian government alleges in court documents
Exclusive: federal government court filings claim internal company documents included warnings about products being toxic Get our breaking news email, fre...
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DUP MP Jim Shannon charged with common assault of a woman
The incident is alleged to have happened on 1 October 2023. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original pu...
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Scottish FA withdraws support for Fifa president Infantino
The Scottish Football Association has lost confidence in Gianni Infantino and will not be voting for his re-election as president of Fifa, chief executive...
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Government unveils last-minute gambling reforms ahead of critical new report
The government implemented a raft of changes to its gambling reforms shortly before the release of a damning new report. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Burnham exchanged messages with White House imposter
Downing Street has declined to comment on the security breach, first reported by Politico. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and l...
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Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote
The authorities allege they were involved in an insurrection plot but the leading opposition candidate says there was an attempt on his life. Newsiline su...
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Golf course in court as parklands protesters take on SA government
An attempt to halt the state government's redevelopment of the North Adelaide golf course is underway before the Federal Court, where protesters opposed t...
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Data centres fast-tracked under new NSW government initiative
The scheme is incentivising builders constructing data centres in NSW to comply with newly set guidelines. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Reform UK benefits ban for foreign nationals would include EU citizens
The move would require renegotiating the UK's Brexit deal and could risk stripping British expats living in the EU of similar rights. Newsiline summarises...
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Colombian president asks Trump to suspend tariffs to help earthquake recovery
De la Espriella took office earlier this month just days before the 7.4 magnitude quake struck. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlin...
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The 30-year policy collision behind Australia's housing crunch
How two sets of policies, housing and migration, compounded on each other over 30 years and created the housing affordability crisis we have today. Newsil...
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Emergency phone alert put domestic abuse victims at risk, campaigners say
The alert took many by surprise when it was sent to millions of phones on Friday night - but it may have also put vulnerable people at risk. Newsiline sum...
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As melon-gate raged, Albanese quietly cut deals in parliament. The PM should make some noise this week | Josh Butler
With gambling, the news bargaining incentive and NDIS reform all set to pass, the PM needs to get the focus off fruit and on to policy Get our breaking ne...
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Calls for public inquiry into Jason Arday 'witchhunt'
Lord Simon Woolley said Arday had been "hounded" by the media and pursued relentlessly. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and link...
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UK-made drones strike targets inside Russia
The drones have been used for the first time in mainland Russia to hit military and industrial targets. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - P...
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Government admits NDIS reforms will impact families, downplays fears over state readiness
The federal disability minister has defended changes to the NDIS, flagging further amendments to tackle fraud and win parliamentary support. Newsiline sum...
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Japan’s defence minister heads to Australia to meet Marles in wake of melon-gate controversy
Discussions to focus on Australia’s acquisition of Mogami-class frigates as Japan plays down Albanese’s podcast comments Japan’s defence minister will vis...
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The New York nuns versus President Trump
The Sisters of Charity in New York have vowed to make the plight of vulnerable immigrants and their children part of their final mission before the order...
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Minister won't commit to delay NDIS exit if supports not ready
The NDIS minister will not say if the government will delay participants' exit from the scheme if foundational supports are not ready, but has insisted th...
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Hands On Studio turns 30 as artist hopes Gillard portrait hangs in parliament
Artist Stephen Corsini has been attending Canberra's Hands On Studio for 30 years. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links read...