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AFP to push Australia's policing model to UN
The AFP commissioner will promote Pacific police training as a model for the United Nations when she addresses police delegates from 140 nations this week...
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The 'dirty little secret' in active funds management and ETFs boom
A record number of exchange-traded funds were added to the Australian share market in the past financial year. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC N...
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'Software error' blamed for F1 confusion as former driver calls for change
Despite being anti-climactic, the ending to the British Grand Prix followed the correct procedure, even if it was confusing to viewers. Newsiline summaris...
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Live: Brazil takes on Norway in tantalising heavyweight clash
Norway looks to upset perennial challengers Brazil in New Jersey, before Mexico hosts England at the Azteca. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC New...
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What household debt levels tell us about the rise of One Nation
The paradox of a strong economy and stock market with very low consumer sentiment is not close to being resolved. Newsiline summarises this report from AB...
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How Donald Trump has exploded the norms of the US presidency
Donald Trump is undertaking regime change, not just in Venezuela, but on US soil and it is unlikely the presidency will ever be the same. Newsiline summar...
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While its people dig with their hands, the Venezuelan government looks for spies
Instead of focusing all its efforts on coordinating a widescale rescue operation, the Venezuelan government has been accused of hindering the response, an...
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Billions in banknotes are printed each year. What they're used for is a mystery
There is no shortage of theories, from stacks of cash hidden at home to illicit activities, but little in the way of definitive answers. Newsiline summari...
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The best way to break kids' screen-time rules when you need to
Screen time has become a phrase that makes "parents feel instantly guilty", but how detrimental is a full day of screens on the odd occasion, like during...
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These filmmakers are hunting down a story in Japan
From manga to life-sized dolls, catch up on the films from week five of Race Around the World. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia an...
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'Everything you need is here': How medicine benefits from traditional knowledge
Aboriginal Australians have used native plants as bush medicine for tens of thousands of years. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia a...
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History quiz: Tackle our questions on Harry Potter, space stations and more
Let us test your smarts about Captain James Cook's last voyage, the debut release of a popular British girl group and other historical events. Newsiline s...
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Australia beat England to win Women's T20 World Cup
Australia has won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in commanding style, defeating England by seven wickets in the final at Lord's. Newsiline summarises this...
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The kindness of strangers: My son was unconscious and I frantically called out for help – then five teenagers came running
One immediately called an ambulance, another went looking for my younger son. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links reade...
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Coal is back in AustralianSuper’s portfolio. What happened to that net zero pledge?
In 2020 Australia’s biggest super fund dumped its Whitehaven shares. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the...
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Off limits to Sydneysiders for more than a century, secretive Spectacle Island is coming up for sale
The Sydney Harbour landmark with its ‘falling down’ heritage-listed buildings if one of 67 Defence-owned properties to be sold – but who will buy it? News...
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Bomb the Arctic, dam the Mediterranean and build a second moon: five outlandish plans to remodel our climate
Humans have long sought to geoengineer the Earth’s environment. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the orig...
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Fears Queenslanders could be forced to pay for mine cleanup as LNP reviews environmental ‘red tape’
Mining minister Dale Last says the state has an ‘enormous opportunity’ to become a global leader in critical minerals Follow our Australia news live blog...
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Trump’s $2bn bonanza heralds the rise of political grifters across the west
With voters embracing leaders who brazenly monetise public office, experts say an ethical code is breaking down Donald Trump came to office in 2017 after...
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Fears for imprisoned Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya
Hussam Abu Safiya's lawyers believe he is at risk of being killed behind bars in an Israeli prison. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Austral...
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Australian aged care firm accused in class action of charging residents for high teas and classes they couldn’t use
Arcare says it’s unable to comment on the federal court case in which it’s alleged it illegally charged fees Get our breaking news email, free app or dail...
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Wildfires devastate forests in Europe as temperatures rise again
Firefighters have been battling forest infernos in heatwave-scarred Europe, as temperatures rise again. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aus...
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Live: Piastri starts British GP eighth after driving 'nervous' McLaren
Oscar Piastri starts tonight's British Grand Prix from eighth on the grid, after coming seventh in yesterday's sprint race at Silverstone. Newsiline summa...
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Ebola treatment trial begins in Congo as outbreak continues to grow
A trial for an experimental Ebola treatment starts in Congo, where the largest-ever Ebola outbreak continues to grow. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Low auction clearance rates tipped to continue, according to Cotality
Less than half of all properties that went to auction in Australia were actually sold over the last week. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News A...
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After a stunning World Cup debut winning hearts, where to now for Cape Verde players?
The Blue Sharks' fairytale run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup was partly powered by the African nation's diaspora community. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Footballer in end-of-life care after head clash in suburban game
Epping Football Netball Club's Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, is receiving end-of-life care after colliding with a teammate in a reserves game. Newsiline summaris...
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SA government's promotion of Origin's concession scheme under attack
The state government is facing increasing criticism over an Origin Energy electricity offer that was promoted to pensioners in the lead-up to the state el...
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Jewish worshippers allegedly targeted in fake pistol incident in Sydney
Two men have been charged after allegedly pointing a fake gun at a Double Bay synagogue, six months after the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. Newsiline summ...
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Suspected space junk washes up on north Queensland beach
Authorities are trying to determine how to safely contain a growing cluster of mysterious space debris that keeps washing ashore on a north Queensland bea...
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Trump's patriotic speech, colossal fireworks and white nationalists: US marks 250 years
Donald Trump has commemorated the 250th anniversary of America's independence after storms prompted a roughly two-hour evacuation of the National Mall. Ne...
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Mysterious debris found on Queensland beaches could be ‘space balls’ – and may contain toxic rocket fuel
Australian Space Agency working to confirm origin of objects as space archaeologist says they may be connected to a rocket launch Get our breaking news em...
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Man's body pulled from Murray River at Barooga
NSW Police are investigating the death of a man who was found in the Murray River. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links read...
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This Place: The story of the Birrarung, the Yarra River
Yalukit Willam man of the Boonwurrung — Jaeden Williams-Briggs —tells the story of the Birrarung, known as the Yarra River. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan says coalition with One Nation ‘not even being talked about’
Anthony Albanese mocks ructions on conservative side of politics and says three rightwing parties are caught up in ‘race to the bottom’ Get our breaking n...
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Earthquake rocks community along Victoria's Great Ocean Road
The magnitude-3.8 earthquake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres along Victoria's popular Great Ocean Road. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...