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Labor is making a mockery of its promise of transparent government
From blocking freedom of information requests to tabling documents when no one is looking, promises of an upfront approach to power are in rough shape Fol...
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Government bails out Rex's multi-million-dollar debt to regional airports
Council-owned airports have been bailed out by the federal government to the tune of $4.8 million, $2 million of which was for NSW alone. Newsiline summar...
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Remote residents call for more NT government support over diphtheria outbreak
Residents and service providers in the remote community of Yuendumu, where there are reports of dozens of diphtheria cases, say the NT government has not...
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Housing minister says Waterloo community 'not functional' as demolition looms
Rose Jackson made the comment on radio as workers began fencing off 150 public homes to be demolished to make way for a mixed-tenure development. Newsilin...
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Education secretary to order review of hidden childcare costs
Bridget Phillipson will ask the competition watchdog to examine costs that families are still facing in government-funded free childcare. Newsiline summar...
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Syria holds legislative elections in Kurdish-majority northeast
Syria held follow-up parliamentary elections on Sunday in the Kurdish-majority northeastern province of Hassakeh and the town of Kobani, areas that were r...
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'Killing me inside': The legacy of government policies and stolen kids
At nine years old, Bronwyn was sent to a notorious government-run children's home without her parents' consent. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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Turkish police force entry into CHP offices, fire tear gas and rubber bullets
Police stormed the offices of Turkey's main opposition CHP party on Sunday, firing tear gas and rubber bullets at party supporters and officials who had b...
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Cyprus: Voters boost far right in parliamentary election
Cyprus' parliamentary election dealt a blow to three centrist parties that supported president Nikos Christodoulides. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Bolivian minister's convoy ambushed while overseeing roadblock clearance
Security forces were met by resistance while attempting to clear highway barriers, amid unrest over the government's economic policies. Newsiline summaris...
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'He thrives on controversy': The past and possible future of Israel's 'TikTok minister'
Itamar Ben-Gvir has risen to the highest level of Israeli politics, but he may not have a long future there. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS New...
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President Trump says U.S. and Iran close to a deal for ending the war
President Donald Trump posted to social media on Saturday afternoon that a deal to end the war with Iran "will be announced" shortly. Newsiline summarises...
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Serbia: Police clash with protesters urging early elections
Officers fired teargas and stun grenades as tens of thousands rallied against President Aleksandar Vucic's government. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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The Sunday read: the NT government's 'alarming' response to Kumanjayi Little Baby’s death - podcast
In the wake of the death of the Warlpiri girl Kumanjayi Little Baby, the Northern Territory government announced a sweeping review of its child protection...
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Scrap tax on overtime hours, says Reform UK
The party says its proposed policy would cost £5bn a year and could be paid for through cuts to welfare. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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'Midwits' and media bust-ups herald One Nation's arrival in SA parliament
One Nation broke its parliamentary silence to talk about culture wars and political barneys. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and...
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Economists welcome budget and reply, even if they don't like every policy
Five leading economists weigh in on the budget and reply debate, embracing many of the ideas raised while also arguing that "bigger tax reform is needed."...
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France bans Israel minister Ben-Gvir after flotilla video
The Israeli far-right minister released a video taunting detained Gaza aid flotilla activists, prompting widespread criticism at home and internationally....
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Government spends 25 times more on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn
Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn. Newsiline summarises this...
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Senegal's president sacks prime minister Sonko after months of tensions
Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Indo-Pacific security in focus as US, India, Japan and Australia ministers meet
Foreign ministers from the United States, India, Japan and Australia — collectively known as the Quad — need to put past differences behind them if the al...
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Tulsi Gabbard's record and impact on the U.S. intelligence community
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, the highest-ranking intelligence official in the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour...
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US government releases UFO sighting reports - 'Orbs swarming in all directions'
The Pentagon discloses scores of UFO files with reported sightings of spheres, discs and fireballs spanning nearly 80 years. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Black mould and broken toilets in 'dismal' government-owned homes
Bug infestations, walls covered in black mould and broken toilets are just some of the issues plaguing homes in Australia's most isolated communities, whe...
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Health Minister denies health cuts, despite asking department to find $700m in cuts
Health groups fear the impact of hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts expected to be found in the Health Department as part of Treasurer Eric Abetz's s...
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Allan, Wilson outline 2026 election agenda
Victoria's premier and opposition leader will deliver their pre-election pitches as both parties hold their state conferences. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Rural women share harrowing IVF stories at parliamentary inquiry
Farmer and mother of two Sophie Fletcher has endured miscarriages, hours of travel and false hope throughout her IVF journey. Newsiline summarises this re...
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All-women Senate delegation heads to the Arctic to reassure U.S. allies in the region
Seeking to reassure U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Politics and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Palantir boss hits out at Khan in Met contract row
Palantir UK chief says blocking £50m Met deal will give "hostile states and criminals an advantage". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Muck spreading ban to protect rivers doesn't work, new minister says
The regulations were championed by river campaigners but angered many farmers across Wales. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Australian government plans for ‘worst-case scenario’ retail fuel rationing, documents reveal
Exclusive: With warnings world oil supplies are expected to hit ‘red zone’ by August, the Albanese government has outlined its powers to enforce daily pur...
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Nearly 30 illegal waste 'super sites' revealed in new government watchlist
The list, published by the Environment Agency on Friday, includes 28 so-called "super sites" that contain more than 20,000 tonnes of waste. Newsiline summ...
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Tony Abbott returns to political life as Downer drops out of race for Liberal Party president
Former prime minister Tony Abbott will be nominated unopposed to become the next federal president of the Liberal Party. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Gavin Williamson pays tribute to 'trusty companion' as pet tarantula dies
Cronus achieved internet fame after reports about his life in Westminster alongside his Tory MP owner emerged. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Green MP Carla Denyer to take leave of absence due to 'burnout'
Carla Denyer said she was taking "several weeks" off to recover from burnout Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links readers t...
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Lib Dems announce Makerfield by-election candidate
Councillor Jake Austin will represent the Lib Dems in the Makerfield by-election on 18 June. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and...