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Tasmanian parliament to probe transparency of Rushy Lagoon sale
A parliamentary inquiry, proposed by the Tasmanian government, will examine aspects of the sale of the state's largest farm to a UK investment firm that h...
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Voting underway in Farage by-election battle with bin-wearing comedian
Voting is in its final hours in a by-election in Britain's Clacton constituency after the Reform UK leader resigned amid scrutiny of a $9 million donation...
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Zambians cast ballots in a presidential election that tests incumbent's economic reforms
About 8 million people in the southern African country of 22 million were registered to vote in the one-day election. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Reform councillor suspended over social media posts
In X posts from 2019, Kirklees councillor Dave Rowan appeared to make threats about John Bercow. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Presidential pardon for French alleged spy accused of plotting Mali coup
France is yet to comment on Yann Vezilier's pardon and previously called the accusations "unfounded". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Wor...
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Children in temporary accommodation hits record high
The number of children living in temporary accommodation has hit its 18th quarterly high in a row. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politi...
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Nigel Farage faces off against Count Binface in special election that's been denounced as a stunt
Nigel Farage, leader of the anti-immigration party Reform UK, had hoped a special election Thursday for his Parliament seat would help quell awkward quest...
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Foreign minister to warn 'monoculturalism' a threat to national security
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will use a high-profile speech on Friday to declare that the rise of populism threatens Australia's national security, saying...
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Zambians voting as president bids for second term
Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - W...
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UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat
The UK government says it is "disrupting and deterring shadow fleet vessels" in accordance with the law. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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India news: Parliament ends turbulent monsoon session
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present as the session marked by a fierce standoff over student protests wrapped up. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Polls open in Clacton by-election
Voters will choose between 34 candidates - the most to stand in any British parliamentary election. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top S...
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MPs make fireworks plea in 'tinderbox' conditions
MPs say crews are under pressure due to wildfires, including the large one at a nature reserve. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Qld child safety minister axes key survey of children in care
Queensland's child safety minister said she "had no hesitation" in axing a key survey, that she previously lauded as integral. Newsiline summarises this r...
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NSW government reveals blueprint to fit an extra 1.3m people into Sydney
The city's east will bear the brunt of Sydney's housing growth over the next 20 years, according to a new NSW government blueprint. Newsiline summarises t...
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Federal judges describe violent threats amid 'dehumanizing attacks' from political leaders
Hundreds of federal judges have received threats against themselves and their families this year, according to the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers as they race against the clock
Tons of aid from regional partners began to roll into Colombia on Wednesday, as the search for survivors in the rubble of powerful earthquake grew more de...
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Live: $2.5b Tomago aluminium smelter bailout 'vital', minister says
The federal and NSW governments are set to unveil a $2.5 billion bailout of the Tomago aluminium smelter in the state's Hunter region. Newsiline summarise...
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Farage faces man in a bin, 'Loonies' and an Australian in bizarre by-election
Nigel Farage is the clear favourite, but Count Binface is attracting serious support in a by-election featuring a record 34 candidates, including an Austr...
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Green councillor charged with assaults
Siobhan Harper-Nunes is accused of attacking five people including police officers, police say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics...
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Why is Russia's Yabloko party barred from upcoming election?
Russia's highest court has banned anti-war opposition party Yabloko from September's parliamentary election. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsch...
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Russia: Why is the Yabloko party barred from the elections?
Russia's supreme court has banned the anti-war opposition party Yabloko from September's parliamentary elections. Newsiline summarises this report from De...
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Ministers push ahead with housing asylum seekers on ex-military sites
The government says former MoD sites are the best option despite protests from people living nearby. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Isn’t it amazing what a policy that actually tackles the cause of outrageous house prices can do? | Grogonomics
Labor has shown what a government can do to improve housing affordability, exposing how pathetic previous attempts had been Get our breaking news email, f...
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ABC changing editorial policy after Rinehart furore prompts concerns of overreach from academics and advocates
Managing director says guidelines will ensure no individual will ‘be the subject of comedy that is violent in its description in our programming’ Get our...
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How the Clacton by-election count will take place
The count with the longest ballot paper in British history is due to start at 22:00 BST on Thursday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Wisconsin primary offers mixed signals for Democrats, and other election takeaways
David Crowley's win by less than a percentage point over state Rep. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the...
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Estonia rejects proposals to take prisoners from UK jails
Estonia's justice minister rules out a deal with the UK after Reform and the Conservatives suggested renting prison space abroad. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Swinney calls for Burnham rethink on Chinese factory in Highlands
The first minister is dismissing claims he is putting political point scoring before national security concerns. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Burnham says disposable BBQ ban under consideration
The PM said the public should not be using single-use grills "at this moment in time" amid wildfire risks. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Zambia's 2026 election: Key issues to watch
Economic recovery, youth turnout, women's representation and judicial independence are among the issues shaping Zambia's vote on Thursday. Newsiline summa...
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Iraq's new prime minister promises Trump he'll disarm Iran-backed militias
Iraq's new leader wants to disarm Iran-backed militias, but the move risks opening a new front in the Mideast. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR W...
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Germany news: Transport ministers to talk low river levels
Federal and state transport ministers are to discuss the challenges to river shipping as water levels drop, whilst Cabinet is to decide on reforms giving...
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Victorian microparty MPs including Georgie Purcell to face re-election struggle after group voting tickets abolished
Voters will be required to number at least five parties above the line in order of preference after bill passed upper house 33 votes to four Follow our Au...
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Energy minister admits to mistakes during lagging renewables rollout
NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe says the rollout of renewable energy zones has been "too slow", with mistakes inevitable as part of efforts to speed up t...
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Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers
The earthquake killed at least 181 people and left 2,595 injured, according to Colombian authorities. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and...