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Meet the man born, raised and married in his local town hall
Brian Baker, 95, spent the first 21 years of his life in living quarters at the York Town Hall where his father was caretaker. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Police investigate machete brawl at Melbourne's Flinders Street Station
Police say up to 10 people were fighting inside the station on Saturday night before some boarded a train still armed with machetes. Newsiline summarises...
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Paramedics warn of burnout and trauma as ambulance wait times exceed 'worst case scenario'
Average wait times for ambulances in Tasmania have exceeded worst-case scenario projections, despite extra resourcing, with many staff wanting to change c...
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Inside Putin's 'extraordinary' plan to send students to war 'meat grinder'
Lessons look a little different at some universities and technical colleges around Russia this year, as the Kremlin tries to entice students to enlist in...
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'The crazy Chilean' was almost defeated by her own football team. Now she fights for change
Former Chilean goalkeeper Romina Parraguirre now helps FIFA confront racism ahead of the World Cup. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Austral...
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Israeli troops shoot dead seven-month-old Palestinian baby in the occupied West Bank
Israeli military and settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied territories has surged since the Gaza war began. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Love story: Accepting my body is my greatest achievement
I'd take a cure for the pain, but I wouldn't take a cure for my appearance. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to...
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Mourners farewell gangster a day after gunman targets wrong funeral venue
Dozens of mourners have turned out to farewell Sydney crime boss Lorenzo Lemalu at a funeral held at Lakemba Mosque, in Sydney's western suburbs. Newsilin...
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Palestinian baby killed by Israeli gunfire in occupied West Bank, health ministry says
Israeli troops shot at a car in the occupied West Bank, killing a seven-month-old baby and wounding his parents, the Palestinian health ministry says. New...
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Australia turns its attention to FIFA World Cup after practice games
The Socceroos have finished their warm-up games, and now turn their attention to Türkiye in their first World Cup match. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Fed-up locals get hands dirty to restore pride in Tablelands town
Atherton was once named Queensland's tidiest town, but some residents say the main street has become unsightly. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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Allegations of double billing and charging for no service at Kalgoorlie hospital
A public hospital and private medical imaging provider have been billing Medicare for some services which are not eligible for bulk billing, according to...
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'Beyond our capacity' to defend sea trade lanes, Shoebridge says
Greens defence spokesman David Shoebridge says it is "ridiculous" to think Australia's military could defend the nation's global trade lanes, and acquirin...
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How Tasmania's planned new stadium could trigger deal for Hobart Hurricanes
Cricket's smallest state says it could become a major player in privatisation, with a potential Hobart Hurricanes deal tied to Tasmania's planned Macquari...
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Choirs 'like a big hug' offer antidote to loneliness
As winter isolation sets in, community choirs are providing connection, belonging and emotional support. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Au...
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Could this famous architect-turned-priest be named WA's first saint?
The life of a world famous architect-turned-Catholic priest is being examined to decide if he should be named Western Australia's first saint. Newsiline s...
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Boy on bail charged over stabbing of homeless man in Bendigo
Police have charged a 16-year-old boy who was on bail over the stabbing of a homeless man in Bendigo on Thursday night. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Ground Up review – Sam Pang stars in ABC’s easily digestible AFL office comedy
People love a good bureaucracy satire – but while this six-part series is tonally pleasant, it’s not belly-laugh material Fans of bureaucracy-themed workp...
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Multiple people shot near community street festival in US state of Ohio
The shooting took place in Toledo on Saturday afternoon local time, with police saying several people had been injured. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Live: The ABC Classic 100 countdown has begun but which piece will be the Greatest of All Time?
Tens of thousands of Australians have cast their votes in the 2025 Classic 100: Greatest Of All Time. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Austr...
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Hegseth warns of migrant 'invasion' of Europe in D-Day memorial speech
His comments come days after US vice president JD Vance blamed immigration for the murder of UK teenager Henry Nowak. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Missing Melbourne teacher allegedly murdered by brother in India
Indian authorities allege Melbourne maths teacher Sunil Sharma was murdered by his brother and dumped in a canal. Newsiline summarises this report from AB...
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Participants say driver mentor program is life changing, but the waitlist is long
A Hobart program helping learner drivers get their provisional licence has a waitlist of more than 100 people. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC N...
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Family remembers 'good bloke' chopper pilot Wilson Sprague
A pilot and talented stockman, Wilson Sprague's family and friends share their story of the "good bloke", who died in a crash in 2025. Newsiline summarise...
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Australia news live: Tony Abbott praises Liberals’ new top strategist as party tries to rebuild campaign machine
Lincoln Folo has been tasked with helping improve campaigning after two federal election defeats. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Austr...
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Breaking: Multiple people shot near Ohio festival, US authorities say
Multiple people have been shot near a festival in Ohio, authorities say. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the...
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'Cybertongue' could prevent 70 million tonnes of milk waste every year
About a sixth of the world's milk is wasted, over 150 tonnes every year, but a Canberra company has come up with new technology that could drastically red...
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Fox wins second World Cup gold in two days to continue inspiring comeback
Three-time Olympic champion Jessica Fox tops the podium again at the Prague leg of the World Cup circuit, only a week after returning to international com...
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Marilyn's world 'fell apart' with one post. What happened next helped her heal
Marilyn was just five when she first encountered grief. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publish...
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Take a look inside Victoria's oldest active timber church turning 170
The drop slab design of Victoria's oldest active timber church is a testament to 19th-century engineering. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Socceroos hold Switzerland to a draw in World Cup warm-up after Yengi scores on debut
Australia were under sustained pressure for much of the match, but came out stronger after the half-time break. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS...
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Knitters find key to serenity during 'party, party, party' snow season
As the NSW ski season gets underway, Jindabyne's Snowy Stitchers Social Club finds connection and mindfulness in needles and yarn. Newsiline summarises th...
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Antonelli snatches Monaco pole with 'magic lap', Piastri off the pace
Kimi Antonelli makes a mockery of suggestions the Monaco Grand Prix would stall his incredible start to the Formula 1 season, while Oscar Piastri struggle...
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'Let's talk about death': Breaking taboo over coffee and cake
The Death Cafe concept began in Switzerland in the 2000s to help people "make the most of our finite lives". Newsiline summarises this report from ABC New...
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Father of infant boy charged with grievous bodily harm
A man is charged after his nine-week-old baby was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries in April. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC New...
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Private audience with pope given to small-town parish delegates
A priest and two parishioners from the Queensland town of Childers meet Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City and have a wooden cross blessed. Newsiline summarises...