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One-way 'speedboats with explosives' launched by US for first time
The United States is using one-way drone boats in combat against Iran for the first time in its military history. Newsiline summarises this report from AB...
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Brisbane teen was sent 'racist messages' before school stabbing, court hears
A 16-year-old accused of stabbing a fellow student at a Brisbane school had been sent racist messages in the months before, a court has heard. Newsiline s...
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Police minister says Qld schools 'overwhelmingly safe' after two stabbings
Two students were allegedly stabbed in separate instances this week. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the ori...
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Buyer drops nearly $72m on one of world's most complete T-rex skeletons
One of the largest Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons discovered makes history as the most valuable dinosaur fossil bought at auction. Newsiline summarises this...
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Truck driver loses unfair dismissal case after $100k ice cream bungle
The Fair Work Commission rules a trucking company was within its rights to fire a driver after he set the temperature of his trailer full of ice cream mor...
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Flight disruptions at Adelaide Airport due to heavy fog
A number of flights have been delayed for take-off at Adelaide Airport due to heavy fog while three others have been diverted to Melbourne. Newsiline summ...
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LGBTQI+ artists have been targeted for ‘insulting Christianity’. To queer people, this feels particularly cruel | James Thorpe
A theatre pop-up in a former Sydney church has been accused of ‘offensive trade’. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links r...
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Scottish traffic cone welcomed in Boston after World Cup friendship
The World Cup's obsession with Scotland fans and traffic cones continues as a witch's hat from Glasgow receives an official welcome from dignitaries in Bo...
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Breaking: Crows defender Josh Worrell to face court over crash
Adelaide Crows defender Josh Worrell has been reported by police and will face court over a traffic crash last week. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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New political parties are trying to harvest Victorians' votes
New political parties are seeking to exploit Victoria's anachronistic electoral system in the upper house, to harvest voters' preferences and funnel them...
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Melbourne council bans e-bikes after six-year trial
Yarra Council says e-bike operator Lime refused to take responsibility for retrieving dumped bikes. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Austral...
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US reimpose Strait of Hormuz blockade as strikes stall peace talks
It's the second time the US has imposed a blockade on the passage, with the first having only been lifted in mid-June. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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France falters at first real hurdle as superstars fail to shine
France's 2026 World Cup campaign is ended by a poor 2-0 defeat to Spain, as the much-hyped collection of star forwards fail to turn up for the biggest gam...
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Quick hits: Spain's secret to success, Yamal's streak and Balogun's confession
Spain showcases its biggest advantage over France, Lamine Yamal's insane streak goes on and Folarin Balogun opens up on his overturned red card. Newsiline...
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Writer E Jean Carroll collects $8m in Trump sex abuse and defamation case
Writer E Jean Carroll has collected nearly $US5.6 million ($8 million) from Donald Trump after a jury in 2023 found the US president liable for sexually a...
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Shooters keen to target feral deer in national parks
After a second annual aerial cull sparked controversy in southern WA, hunters say targeting feral deer from the ground is a more humane option. Newsiline...
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My rookie era: I signed up for over-40s football – it’s liberating to spend hours focusing solely on a game
My years of solo running means I’m fit and fast and I can usually get to the ball first. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and...
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Breaking: Man dies in public place shooting in Sydney's north-west
A man has died in a public place shooting in Sydney's north-west. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the origin...
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They waited six weeks for a sunrise that lasted just 24 minutes
Researchers spending winter at Australia's southernmost Antarctic research station gathered to celebrate the return of the sun following weeks of darkness...
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Watch: Porro, Oyarzabal take Spain to World Cup final with decisive 2-0 win against France
France's hopes of a third World Cup title were thwarted by a textbook performance by the reigning European champions. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Tasmanian government proposes buying Boag's Brewery site
The Tasmanian government wants to buy Launceston's Boags Brewery site after weeks of uncertainty for staff. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Natural nanotech the new weapon against flystrike
A biopesticide using tea-tree oil in nanoparticles has been developed to keep flies off sheep. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia an...
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Australia is changing course on AI — but key questions remain
Labor wants to accelerate AI investment while protecting households, workers and creators — but crucial details are still to come. Newsiline summarises th...
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Albanese reveals 'world-first' AI plan amid 'doomed to failure' call from inside Labor
The national AI framework will address concerns on copyrights, education, workforce and energy. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia a...
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Live: ASX to follow Wall Street higher as US reimposes naval blockade on Iran
The Australian share market is likely to rise in morning trade after some weaker-than-expected US inflation figures boosted Wall Street and reduced the li...
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Morning Mail: what worries young people most, PM unveils AI plan, Spain into World Cup final
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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Calls for memorial for 151 fallen miners go unheard
For decades, families of Mount Isa miners killed on the job have waited for a lasting tribute, but after years of campaigning, some fear their loved ones...
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NRLW players eye off longer season and full-time salaries
A $5.3 billion broadcast deal, booming participation and new contracts on the horizon have NRLW stars hopeful their league can soar to new heights. Newsil...
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Experts warn adolescents at risk amid child psychiatrist shortfall
Experts are warning younger children are presenting with increasingly complex mental health needs as a new report predicts a nationwide shortfall of child...
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Live: More people will take up smoking if tobacco excise is reduced, minister says
Clare O'Neil says reducing the tobacco excise to address the rising take-up of illicit tobacco will not help Australians give up smoking. Newsiline summar...
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Bali-based businessman's death leaves Australians chasing trail of lost money
Cameron Hughes, 39, died in a Balinese immigration detention centre last week under yet-to-be-confirmed circumstances. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Australia news live: top 100 CEOs bank 16% pay rise; Husic warns Labor over Gaza policy
Chief executives of Australia’s 100 biggest companies earned a median $4.8m in the 2025 financial year. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian...
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'Not good enough': NT tourism in 'repair mode' over Kakadu waterfall closures
It is known as the jewel in the Northern Territory's tourism crown, but visitors to Kakadu National Park are being greeted by closure signs blocking roads...
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Smart glasses help vision-impaired despite privacy concerns
For people who are blind, AI-powered smart glasses deliver a level of independence that was once out of reach, but the rise of wearable cameras also raise...
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'They give us more power': Pogačar wins Tour stage, dismisses booing fans
Tadej Pogačar takes another step towards a fifth Tour de France win with a breakaway stage victory, with some fans booing him because of his dominance. Ne...
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Concerns over loophole allowing residents to shut down Victorian councils
Advocates say that unproven charges such as those against councillors at Hepburn Shire, triggering automatic stand-down laws, can bring any other council...