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Richard Scolyer encouraged Australians to enrol in research. Here's how
In his open letter to all Australians, the late Richard Scolyer wrote of the pride he felt taking part in clinical trials. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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International buyers hit outback markets to hunt for Australia's best opals
The outback town of Winton is known for dinosaur fossils and as the location of the first performance of Waltzing Matilda, but has also become an importan...
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Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death spurs false claims
Sen. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Police charge alleged coordinator of Chris Baghsarian kidnapping and murder
A man accused of coordinating the alleged murder and kidnapping of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian has been charged. Newsiline summarises this report...
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On foreign policy, Graham's influence may have been felt the most
Over the course of his three decades in Congress, Lindsey Graham was a major influence on Capitol Hill and throughout the world as one of the most vocal a...
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People watching the World Cup during work hours is leading to a drop in productivity
The global economy may be suffering from lost productivity as people get swept by World Cup fever, a survey shows. Newsiline summarises this report from N...
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MMA upstart delivers knockout cognac gift to Brisbane Olympic committee
The "schmoozing", revealed exclusively by the ABC today, is part of a wider series of examples of attempted influence-peddling from businesses and sportin...
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ICE shot and killed a Colombian man in Maine. This is the 2nd time in a week the agency used deadly force
Bystander video taken after the shooting showed agents trying to slow a white sedan that was driving in circles in an intersection in Biddeford, southwest...
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Signs of sugar detected near centre of the Milky Way
Astronomers have detected signs of a type of sugar found in raspberries in gas clouds near the centre of our galaxy the Milky Way. Newsiline summarises th...
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Hungary: Lawmakers pass law to oust Orban ally president
The Hungarian parliament continued its attempts to leave the Viktor Orban era behind the country by moving to oust President Tamas Sulyok. Newsiline summa...
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At least 27 people dead after fire breaks out at in Bangkok pub
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire, but Bangkok Gov. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers...
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VAR was supposed to take the guesswork out of football. What went wrong?
In football, often even the best-informed experts and referees will disagree about the right decision. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Aust...
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Video appears to show Thailand fire 'flashover' event, expert says
A video analysis of an explosive pub fire in Thailand, which killed 27 people, appears to show a flashover "point of no return" that would have made evacu...
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Pokies changes will 'take Tasmania backwards', gaming commission says
The body tasked with implementing Tasmania's new pokies policies says they won't work to reduce harm to problem gamblers and could make things worse. News...
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As Australia closes in on eliminating one cancer, another is showing up earlier in life
The latest national data reveals a shifting cancer landscape — and a generation caught on both sides of it. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News...
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Tech platforms accused of sexual extortion blind spot
Major online platforms are accused of failing to deploy readily available technology to detect well-known blackmail tactics. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Violence against women under national spotlight after four deaths in four days
Experts are calling for more research and better funding for domestic violence prevention after four women and girls were killed in separate incidents las...
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Man who sneaked into Australia 45 years ago has lived in limbo until now
Kwong Wan Lo stowed away on a ship bound for Australia 45 years ago. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the ori...
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'Jurassic family': Spielberg leads outpouring of tributes for actor Sam Neill
The New Zealand actor died suddenly at the age of 78, with Hollywood directors and actors and prominent political figures all paying tribute to a great of...
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Ukraine fears it will have a weaker link to Trump after Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death
Ukraine has lost a close ally in President Donald Trump's orbit, leaving its leaders grappling with the implications for their war-torn country. Newsiline...
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Jewish professor says 'intimidating' protest changed his life on campus
Melbourne University professor Steven Prawer hopes the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will lead to campus change, following a 2024 d...
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Timing took me to Chelsea rather than Liverpool - Alonso
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says his arrival at Stamford Bridge instead of Liverpool was "about timings". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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'Kill him': Muslim man attacked on way to mosque
A Muslim man has escaped a near-miss knife attack on his way to evening prayers after police say he was set upon by two men metres away from his local mos...
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SMSFs could have to pay victims of financial misconduct
The assistant treasurer is looking to revamp funding for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort, saying that large super funds, as well as people with sel...
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US judge voids Donald Trump's $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax audits
The judge said the suit was brought for 'improper purposes' and referred a Trump attorney for possible disciplinary action. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Exposing illicit tobacco's online marketplace
The process was simple and the service was speedy but the ease with which 7.30 acquired illicit tobacco products was concerning. Newsiline summarises this...
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Developers or renters? The real winners out of affordable housing schemes
State and federal governments are offering incentives for property developers in exchange for more affordable housing. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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UK says Iran-backed group behind arson and vandalism attacks on Jewish community
The U.K. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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What Elon Musk is getting wrong about The Odyssey
The tech trillionaire has spent a good chunk of 2026 yelling on X about how Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's Odyssey "desecrates" the ancient poe...
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Negotiating your bills could save you thousands. Here's how to start
Negotiating to reduce your spending and increase your income are tangible ways you can improve your financial situation right now. Newsiline summarises th...
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Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs
The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs. Newsiline summari...
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Paramount and Warner Bros sued to block $110bn mega merger
A dozen US states are taking legal action to halt the largest media consolidation in Hollywood history. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - B...
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Midwest becomes next theater in Democrats' progressive vs. moderate fight
August primaries in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota will be another gauge of Democratic voters' frustration with the establishment. Newsiline summarises...
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Americanswers… on 5 Live! Mitch McConnell breaks his silence, will it stop the conspiracy theories?
A photo of the US senator has gone viral after he hadn’t been seen for weeks Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links reader...
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Person killed in ICE-involved shooting in Maine
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were involved in a fatal shooting in Biddeford, according to Maine's House speaker. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Michigan Sen. Gary Peters backs Haley Stevens in contentious race to succeed him
Retiring Michigan Sen. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.