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Live: Labor defends deal with Greens to pass budget measures
Housing Minister Clare O'Neil defends a deal with the Greens to pass the government's capital gains tax and negative gearing measures through parliament....
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How Perth girl got caught in crossfire of 'deliberate policy of lethal force'
The grandfather of Australian schoolgirl Hania Ahmed recounts the aftermath of her fatal shooting, as a senior Pakistani lawyer takes aim at the "uncontro...
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Watch: England thwarted by Ghana's defence, Ronaldo gets record breaking double
Cristiano Ronaldo has firmly cemented his place in the beautiful game's history books while England's attack was out-manoeuvred by Ghana. Newsiline summar...
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Aussies produce mixed results in Wimbledon qualifying
Emerson Jones and Storm Hunter advance to the second round of Wimbledon's qualifying stage, but some of their fellow Australians are not as fortunate. New...
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Gold Coast company to launch rocket at 7 times the speed of sound
Hypersonic rockets will be used to test Defence and science equipment in extreme conditions. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and...
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Concerns raised over improperly treated sewage near Tasmanian swimming holes
More than half a billion litres of improperly treated sewage were released into the state's waterways in the 2024 to 2025 financial year, including at pop...
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Experts ask why triple murderer was granted bail before deadly spree
Sophie Quinn sought police protection from her former partner. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original...
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Budget offers short-term sugar hit but there could be bitterness to come
Faced with rising interest rates, high grocery prices and bloated bills, the cost of living help announced in Tuesday's budget will only make a minor dent...
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Australia politics live: ‘Keep the flame of memory burning’, PM tells opening of new Australian War Memorial gallery
Anthony Albanese presided over ceremony in Canberra last night. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the orig...
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Ronaldo roars back to life, with his moments off the ball the most telling
Cristiano Ronaldo came into Portugal’s second World Cup group game under a firestorm of criticism. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australi...
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Government department apologises for accidentally underpaying staff
A Tasmanian government department will rectify the underpayment of more than 900 current and former staff members because it misunderstood the award. News...
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Breaking: US Senate calls for Trump to end Iran war in bipartisan vote
It is the 10th time the Senate has tried to stop the war, and the outcome, on a vote of 50–48, is a stunning turnaround from past efforts. Newsiline summa...
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Adelaide man 'not criminally responsible' of housemate's murder, court finds
An Adelaide court has found Kristopher Robert Steele fatally stabbed his housemate, but is "not criminally responsible due to mental incompetence". Newsil...
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Paying more and getting less, or record relief? Key takeaways from Qld budget
This year's Queensland budget includes no "sugar hits" when it comes to cost of living, a big interest repayment bill and plenty of construction projects...
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SA greyhound trainer banned for dog's 'unnecessary suffering'
One of SA greyhound racing's most prominent identities has been disqualified after a 12-month inquiry by the sport's controlling body. Newsiline summarise...
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$400k, $630k or $1m? How to know which super number matters to you
There are a lot of retirement figures and estimates floating around. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to the ori...
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Has Trump and Netanyahu's push for regime change in Iran backfired?
Far from abolishing or weakening it, some believe the US-Israeli war has left Iran's regime emboldened and strengthened. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Future unclear for Mt Buller school that trained winter Olympians
A snow school on Mount Buller faces an uncertain future following a government decision not to open it for enrolments this winter. Newsiline summarises th...
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'Proud to come from this place': Devils captain Jye Menzie on his upbringing
Jye Menzie grew up in the north of Hobart, known for some of the nation's worst socio-economic outcomes and a high level of disadvantage. Newsiline summar...
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Councillor vows to keep working despite suspension for misconduct
Ashleigh Vandenberg, a councillor in Melbourne's outer-west, plans to continue in her role, despite being handed a two-month suspension for misconduct. Ne...
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At least 40 drownings reported in France as Europe swelters
Schools are being ordered to close in the UK and railways are urging against non-essential travel across the continent as record-breaking heat takes hold....
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Why your power bill may rise despite the lower default market offer
Some electricity users have been hit with higher charges, despite all the talk of the lower default market offers. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
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UN inquiry accuses Israel of deliberately targeting and killing Palestinian children
The Israeli government is condemning the inquiry and rejecting its findings, labelling the United Nations report "deeply flawed" and full of "errors and d...
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Animals 'disappearing' from the wild as more people seek exotic pets
Australian and international authorities are "struggling" to keep up with regulating and policing the exotic pet market as demand surges. Newsiline summar...
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Australians financially supporting family in Lebanon say they have no other option
Lebanese Australians, who have spent thousands of dollars to help their loved ones survive a two-and-a-half-year war, bear a financial burden that also co...
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'Punched in the guts': Sacked academics take uni to Fair Work Commission
Two senior academics from Macquarie University allege they were targeted for redundancy because of their union activity. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Map to collect data to bridge gaps in suicide prevention, researchers say
Policymakers, mental health experts and those working on the front line will use the National Suicide Prevention Outcomes Map to gauge what services are w...
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Self-managed super sector blindsided by Labor-Greens deal on tax package
A ban on self-managed super funds borrowing money to buy housing has blindsided the sector, which says Labor should instead target "unscrupulous" operator...
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Sinkhole near PNG's capital just one sign of water network crisis
A decades-old pipeline supplying water to nearly 1 million people in Papua New Guinea's capital is at risk of collapsing without urgent repairs, threateni...
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'De-gayed for TV for 26 years': Gardening Australia star is proud to be out
Gardening Australia star Jerry Coleby-Williams hid his identity on TV for 26 years, but has never been ashamed of being a gay man. Newsiline summarises th...
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Cosy ways to keep warm this winter without turning the heater on
Heating your whole house — or even a room — can be expensive in the depths of winter. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links r...
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Quiz: Join us for a mid-week trip around the world
Which town would you be in if you were sunbathing at Cable Beach? Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the origin...
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Live: Ronaldo returns as Portugal meets Uzbekistan, England faces Ghana
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to the field in Houston as Portugal takes on Uzbekistan after a disappointing FIFA World Cup opener. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Labor’s tax deal with the Greens is a crucial win – but its NDIS changes could pay the price
The victory may have dinged Labor’s chances of easily passing its significant cost-cutting reforms to the NDIS through the Senate in August Get our breaki...
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Tasmanian devils, swift parrots, black swans: the animals at risk if bird flu takes off in Australia
Federal government identifies more than 150 native and unique bird species and 10 mammal species at ‘very high risk’ Get our breaking news email, free app...
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How worried should we be about bird flu? – podcast
Having wiped out millions of birds worldwide and devastated wildlife populations around the globe, Australia has watched as the H5N1 strain of bird flu cr...