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Australians fork out $4 million for failing to vote in federal election
More than 1.3 million people did not vote in last year's election, and about 200,000 of those have paid the $20 fine. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Councillor charged over Nigerian population comment
Glenn Gibbins, from Sunderland, will appear at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court next month. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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I’m running against the prime minister to stand up to a system that has facilitated the success of Pauline Hanson | Hannah Ferguson
I refuse to allow a cynical outlook of politics infect our country, which is why I’m standing as an independent in Anthony Albanese’s seat of Grayndler Ge...
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Gangland hitman who threw acid at Scottish Conservative leader is freed
Russell Findlay has warned that organised crime groups may still have "unfinished business" with him after learning William Burns would be leaving prison....
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Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care
The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Care system needs fixing before assisted dying debate, says PM
Andy Burnham's comments suggest he will not personally back a fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Philp seeks answers over French navy firing drill
The shadow home secretary says he is planning to contact the French ambassador by next Monday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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'Delulu', 'Clock it': 'Cockroach' protest brings Gen Z slang to India's parliament
From "delulu" to "FOMO", Gen Z slang has made an unlikely journey from Instagram to parliament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World and...
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Drivers warned about key dates as government confirms fuel discount's end
The NRMA is urging motorists not to panic ahead of the end of the fuel excise discount. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links...
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Young Liberal power brokers created ‘shit sheet’ on NSW minister accusing him of extramarital affair
David Elliott denies having affair after document revealed during Icac hearing into corruption allegations Follow our Australia news live blog for latest...
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ICAC told of 's**t sheet' aimed at allegedly taking down former minister
The NSW corruption watchdog has heard senior Liberal Party operatives created a document in alleged attempts to damage the career of former minister David...
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Daniel Andrews says Ben Carroll ‘can win’ Victoria election in rare public statement
Former leader shows support for new Victorian premier while paying tribute to Jacinta Allan Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our...
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Burnham invites Tories and Lib Dems to social care talks
In a speech, the PM is expected to say finding common ground across party lines will be key to fixing social care. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Polanski says guillotine re-post was mistake but refuses to apologise
The Green leader re-posted a photo of a man wearing a guillotine t-shirt and the name Nigel. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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Breaking: Local transmission of H5 bird flu 'very, very likely', SA government says
A further 11 suspected cases of H5 bird flu have been detected in South Australia’s south-east and Kangaroo Island. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Pennsylvania Democrat targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from House seat
Democrat Paige Cognetti is taking a shot at data centers in her challenge to freshman Republican Rep. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour P...
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Zack Polanski reported to police over guillotine post
Zack Polanski reported to police over guillotine post Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers to the original publishe...
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Royal commission into Victorian construction sector could boost Labor’s chances at state election, expert says
Commission promised by new premier would be an ‘important signal’ for voters that the government was acting on alleged corruption Get our breaking news em...
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The (spin) doctor is in: the Albanese government is in good health, but that could all vanish in an instant | Peter Lewis
A clean bill of health is only ever temporary. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher fo...
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Powell says student loan system at top of in-tray
She says she stands by past comments that the interest charged on Plan 2 loans is "egregious". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics a...
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Fake sex images of MP are 'gross violation', court told
Lowestoft MP Jess Asato is suing Elon Musk's xAI chatbot Grok for damages in the High Court. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...
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'Things need to change': The campaign for women's minister
Eimear, Pearse, Aoísha and Devyn from Ballycastle want to see a change in how women are protected in NI. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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KPMG to be grilled at parliamentary inquiry on secretly stashing client files
Accounting firm KPMG will be hauled before a federal inquiry to answer further questions about why one of its former employees stored printed copies of co...
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India's youth-led 'cockroach' protests expose cracks in Modi's government
What started as outrage over leaked medical entrance exams turned into one of India's largest youth-led protest movements challenging India's prime minist...
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New technical education routes to be offered at 14 in England
The government wants pupils to take subjects like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Po...
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Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme
Last week Andy Burnham announced he was pausing early release plans for September after backlash from survivors and victims. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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How the Norwegian government invented salmon sushi in the 1980s
Norway's salmon industry is a global behemoth 18 times the size of Tasmania's. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers...
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Live Results: Georgia's 13th Congressional District special election
The winner will serve out the remaining few months of the late Democratic Rep. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links read...
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WATCH LIVE: Trump expected to tout his economic policies and tariffs in Michigan
President Donald Trump is touting his handling of the economy during a visit to suburban Detroit on Monday, defending sweeping tariffs in a swing state wh...
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Ex political advisor admits fraud over expense claims
Matthew Torbitt was working for Bury South MP Christian Wakeford at th etime of the offences. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics an...
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Ken Paxton has survived years of scandals. Can James Talarico change that?
Democrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Politics and lin...
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Chad's government says it's withdrawing from the ICC
Chad's Foreign Ministry has announced plans to leave the International Criminal Court. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English...
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Zelenskyy visits Britain as Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals more support for Kyiv
Zelenskyy and Burnham will meet more than 200 Ukrainian military personnel who have spent the past three weeks in Britain. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Kalshi attacks Wisconsin law banning election bets as 'voter suppression'
The spat between the leading prediction market company and a key battleground state could be a glimpse into the next major fight between states and the fa...
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Government calls AusAlert test a 'success' despite reports many missed alert
The AusAlert system was tested today, with millions of devices receiving alerts, but many Australians reported issues and delays. Newsiline summarises thi...
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'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?
The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard. Newsil...