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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...
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ASIC warns of 'extremely high' car loan fees amid rising complaints
A new report warns customers about traps they face when taking out a car loan, including high interest rates and fees. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Cult leader William Kamm and wife groomed young girl for a decade, Sydney court told
The 76-year-old allegedly ordered he should have 12 wives to ‘repopulate’ the world. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and link...
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Australia is the only major democracy without a human rights act. Is that about to change?
Even if it feels it has the numbers to pass a human rights act into Australian law, the Albanese government is still moving slowly. Newsiline summarises t...
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Daryl Braithwaite announces end to live performances
Australian vocalist, former Sherbert frontman and ARIA Hall of Fame inductee Daryl Braithwaite says he is stepping back from performing live. Newsiline su...
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David Pocock urges Albanese to stop tech companies training AI models using Australian content
Independent senator says Anthony Albanese is preparing to announce an AI copyright plan in July Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcas...
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Union passes 'no confidence' vote against SA's top cop and deputy
South Australia's police union passes a vote of no confidence in the leadership of the police commissioner and his deputy, despite the top cop saying the...
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Robodebt victims share in millions as Australia's largest-ever class action settlement approved
The bungled Robodebt program has cost the government more than $2.4 billion following multiple class action lawsuits. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Everything you need to know about the Labor and Greens tax deal
Confused about capital gains tax, negative gearing and the latest deal cut between the government and the Greens? Newsiline summarises this report from AB...
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Andrew Hastie to get extra security, citing One Nation campaign against him
Hastie tells colleagues home affairs minister did not disclose the threats made against him, but he has been targeted online for his views on Ben Roberts-...
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Suspended Qld police officer facing an array of charges granted bail
A suspended Queensland police officer arrested over alleged offences against multiple women has been granted bail. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
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Court told alleged cult leader groomed girl to have 45 of his children
William "Little Pebble" Kamm has denied allegations he groomed a girl for more than a decade after he was accused of declaring in phone calls that it was...
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Roberts-Smith to skip war memorial event after illness, lawyer says
Roberts-Smith told reporters in June that it was "absolutely" appropriate he attend the event as a Victoria Cross recipient. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Public transport fee relief and car rego cut by $100 in NSW budget targeting cost-of-living pressures
Australia’s most populous state forecast to plunge into worse-than-expected $2.3bn deficit in 2026-27, before rebounding to a $1.1bn surplus following yea...
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Family feels 'defeated' as mining company fined over worker's death
Family members of Gavin Feltwell, who died on site at a central Queensland mine, say he was "incredibly safety conscious" as the company is fined $310,000...
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Kids Helpline crisis interventions on the rise again towards COVID high
Kids Helpline says a growing number of Australian young people are requiring immediate emergency help, with a concerning trend around crisis interventions...
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NSW budget winners and losers: commuters, gambling operators and shark control
Public transport users and coal miners are among the winners in NSW Labor’s 2026 budget, while NDIS participants and gun owners are among the losers New S...
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Two dead in car crash in Tasmania's south
Two vehicles collided at Old Beach in Tasmania's south earlier today. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the or...
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Senior Albanese minister clashes with Pocock over top-secret AI copyright claim
Federal politician David Pocock has clashed with a senior Albanese government minister over a whistleblower claim that federal cabinet is considering plan...
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Angus Taylor refuses to commit to a multicultural Australia
The opposition leader, pressed multiple times on whether his party still supported multiculturalism or endorsed One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's vision...
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Afternoon Update: Labor and Greens reach tax deal; Karl Stefanovic embraces far-right activist; and World Cup’s biggest stars shine
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...
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The ‘less lethal’ weapons used by Australian police, revealed – video
Australian police are using so-called ‘less lethal’ weapons – a category which includes tasers, tear gas and projectile launchers – against protesters wit...
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NT opposition leader defends office culture amid workplace misconduct claims
Northern Territory Opposition Leader Selena Uibo has defended her handling of workplace misconduct allegations in her office, saying it is a "highly-charg...
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Taylor won’t say if he supports multiculturalism as Chalmers says he’s trying to ‘out-One Nation One Nation’
Treasurer says Coalition playing ‘footsie with the monoculture language’ after Liberal leader sidesteps questions at press conference Follow our Australia...
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Jail for man who sexually assaulted 76-year-old in aged-care home
A 76-year-old woman was left "crying buckets" after being sexually assaulted in a Mid North Coast aged-care home, a court hears. Newsiline summarises this...
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Video of nurse allegedly threatening Israelis excluded from court case
Lawyers argued the viral video clip from an online chat with an Israeli influencer breached NSW laws prohibiting recording private conversations without c...
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Jim Chalmers accuses Angus Taylor of trying to ‘out-One Nation One Nation’ – video
During a fiery question time in the House of Representative on Tuesday, Labor went on the attack against the leader of the opposition, Angus Taylor, over...
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'Shaman' lied about magic mushrooms before Adelaide fashion icon's death, inquest hears
A coronial inquest is investigating the death of Adelaide fashion icon Carol Foord, who used magic mushrooms as an alternative treatment prior to her deat...
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Women's team snubbed as new owner confirmed for Central Coast Mariners
A new owner has been confirmed for struggling A-League club the Central Coast Mariners, but it has only bought the men's team and the club's academy, leav...
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Alessandro Circati chose Australia over Italy. His dad approves
Alessandro Circati's decision to play for the Socceroos raised eyebrows within his family in Italy, but his father says they now realise that, deep down,...
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Pauline Hanson says parental leave will force small businesses to ‘fold’ – despite no law forcing employers to pay
One Nation leader says she isn’t suggesting Australia get rid of taxpayer-funded parental leave entitlements Follow our Australia news live blog for lates...