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The 'invisible migrants' no-one talked about — until now
The untold stories of Dutch migrants who made Australia home after World War Two. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links reade...
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Two men arrested over death of man in central Fremantle
Two men are in custody after a man was found unresponsive near Fremantle's nightlife precinct overnight. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Au...
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Passenger partially sucked out of window on budget flight to Germany
The man's head and shoulders were reportedly outside the Boeing 737's window before passengers on the Ryanair flight were able to pull him back in. Newsil...
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Tourist-town shops say order to remove 'unsafe' road signs bad for business
Businesses in a popular West Australian tourist destination say a move by the local shire to ban some roadside signs will cut traffic to their stores. New...
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Shock resignation of NT children's commissioner deemed 'a tragedy'
Australia's peak advocate for Aboriginal children has described the circumstances around child protection in the Northern Territory as "dire", following t...
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Labor still sliding in Tasmania, despite facing a 12-year-old minority government
When Labor recorded its lowest electoral result in over a century last year some may have felt the party had hit rock bottom, at least in terms of polling...
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Death trap: what to do about the everyday items catching and killing Australian wildlife
Thousands of native animals get caught in back yard fruit nets, fences and fishing line every year. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Aus...
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The Hills were alive with a NSW Liberal factional war – now the corruption watchdog is sniffing around
Thanks to two hearings involving serious allegations of corrupt conduct in 2022 involving political operatives in Sydney’s Hills district, the party now f...
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That's life: Derryn Hinch's most memorable media moments
A man of colourful contradictions, Derryn Hinch was a larger-than-life fixture on Australian radio and television over five decades who died on Friday mor...
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Roger Cook stared down Labor's powerful factions and won
This week, WA Premier Roger Cook stood firm against Labor's powerful factions to get the minister he wanted. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC New...
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Man arrested on suspicion of murdering ex-UK minister Ann Widdecombe
Police say that there is no evidence that the death of Widdecombe, 78, a well-known conservative figure in the UK, was politically motivated. Newsiline su...
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Mum exposed to lead as a child now fighting same battle with own children
Baylee Stokes lives with the health impacts of being exposed to lead as a child. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links reader...
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Defending champ Kim crashes out of Evian Championship in horror outing
Grace Kim is joined by a host of Aussies who fail to make the cut in France as world No.1 Nelly Korda also makes a shock exit. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Paying rent for 'unsafe, unliveable' homes
Residents of the Indigenous community of Beagle Bay say they feel forgotten by their landlord: the Western Australian government. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Quick hits: Spain's new clutch king and a Colombian death threat scare
Spain's new clutch king saves the day, a record-breaking streak is finally broken and a Colombian midfielder receives death threats. Newsiline summarises...
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United States agrees to more talks with Iran, but insists truce is over
Donald Trump said he has agreed to further negotiations with Iran, adding that the ceasefire is definitely done. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS...
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Belgian rider claims Stage 7 of Tour de France as Pogačar retains lead
Tim Merlier excels in the sprint stage of the Tour de France as race leader Tadej Pogačar keeps his closest rivals at bay. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Aboriginal artist recreating 'oldest living weaving practice' with glass
Lower Southern Arrernte woman Jenni Kemarre Martiniello creates glass artworks modelled after traditional Indigenous items like dillybags, eel traps and f...
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ACT signs deal for CSIRO site, plans to build 3,000 homes
After being flagged for development over a decade ago, the ACT government has reached an agreement for the sale of land at a former CSIRO agriculture rese...
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Sports club ordered to redraw raffle after committee member wins $70k prize
A regional Victorian sports club has been ordered to redraw a fundraising raffle after an ineligible committee member won first prize, a $70,000 ute. News...
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Stars of movies Moana and Supergirl came from same Sydney high school
Some cities have one hometown hero, but Newtown has two making the community proud in a double-feature of blockbuster hits you could watch on the same day...
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Workers waiting a year for entitlements from GFG may never be paid
Jun Samonte has spent 14 years working for the same Whyalla business. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the or...
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Spain heads to the World Cup semi-finals after fiery 2-1 thriller against Belgium
Despite Spain's dominant attempts at possession, Belgium put up a fight throughout the match to thrill travelling supporters. Newsiline summarises this re...
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H5 bird flu poses risk to wildlife haven behind tale of 'Storm Boy'
South Australia's Coorong is a sanctuary for birds and marine life but it is increasingly under threat with the arrival of bird flu in Australia the lates...
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What inquiry revealed about social media giants and online 'Jew hatred'
It was gloves off at the royal commission on antisemitism this week, with Elon Musk's X bearing the brunt of the inquiry's frustrations with obstructive s...
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Outback towns welcome grey nomads after slow start to tourism season
Grey nomads are giving a much-needed boost to outback Queensland towns over the winter tourism season, but locals say more visitors are needed to fuel eco...
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Hewitt qualifies for Wimbledon boys' final, first Aussie since de Minaur
Cruz Hewitt continues his dominant run at Wimbledon, keeping his straight sets record intact en-route to the boys' final. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Grandmother's 32-hour bus 'adventure' home after train shutdown
A bus trip that should have taken only 13 hours turned into a 32-hour interstate marathon for a Torquay grandmother due to this week's Telstra outage, whi...
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Adrenaline junkie 89yo skydives to celebrate his birthday
Donald isn't alone in chasing thrills at an older age, with data from SkyDive Australia showing more than 14,000 people over 50 have dived since 2023. New...
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'Healing from trauma': The fashion show not about the dresses
Esperance Nyirabarahinyuza survived the Rwandan genocide. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publi...
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Handmade quilts babies 'will have for life' wrap them in culture
Beautiful Indigenous-themed quilts have been made by a group of women for a NAIDOC Week baby celebration on Worimi country, linking cultures and generatio...
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'You're not anybody's friend': In Jude's line of work, you can be 'disappeared'
The Pacific tuna fishery supplies more than half of the world's catch. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to the o...
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Rate cuts could come earlier than expected — but there's a catch
One of Australia's leading banks says rate cuts could come sooner than expected. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links reader...
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The 99-year-old Victorian mechanic still working six days a week
Ray Gloster has been a mechanic for 83 years and counting, and at 99, he might be on the verge of a world record. Newsiline summarises this report from AB...
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Police release video of killer Bradley Murdoch filmed days before his death
In never-before-seen footage of police questioning Bradley John Murdoch in his final days, the notorious murderer repeatedly tells officers he "knows noth...
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‘I know nothing’: Bradley John Murdoch’s last interview with police released publicly
NT Police made two separate attempts to convince Bradley Murdoch to reveal the whereabouts of Peter Falconio's remains. Newsiline summarises this report f...