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Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state television said the tanker came under attack after ignoring warnings but did not directly claim the assault. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Blame game rages as hospital emergency department overflows
Launceston General Hospital's emergency department was overflowing on Monday night, with the nursing union describing the scenes as "chaotic" and "unsafe"...
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WiseTech shares rise after Richard White resigns as executive chair amid police investigation
Rise in share price adds nearly $1bn to tech giant’s market value while White continues on as a board director and chief innovation officer Get our breaki...
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'Overturn this' – Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up
Belgium's Nicolas Raskin says Fifa's decision to allow US striker Folarin Balogun to play against them fired them up for the last-16 tie in Seattle. Newsi...
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Endometriosis could be diagnosed by blood test, research suggests
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh say people with the condition have a distinct pattern of hormones. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Accused double killer Beau Lamarre-Condon's mother granted bail
Coleen Lamarre has been in custody since April, when she was arrested in Sydney's inner west accused of attempting to influence a key witness in his upcom...
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Runner becomes fastest woman to complete the three peaks challenge on foot
Trish Patterson, 41, from Hythe is the fastest woman to complete the three peaks on foot. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and...
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Slug sleuths on the trail of gorging gastropods
How predicting slugs' behaviour is helping farmers and their crops. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment and links r...
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Nature campaigners take on football club
Kidderminster Harriers want to build several football pitches on nearby green belt land. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & En...
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Fans react to US loss after red card drama
The BBC's Nada Tawfik spoke to US fans after the FIFA World Cup co-hosts were knocked out of the tournament. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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My son's ultra-rare diagnosis took eight years
Ben struggled to feed, failed to reach developmental milestones and had surgery to remove cataracts. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top...
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Unmasked: The autistic women authoring a better future
Late-diagnosed autistic women explain the need to fill knowledge gaps after decades of being hidden. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Heal...
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What Australia can learn from Norway about creating athletes like Haaland
Norway does not encourage competition in youth sport. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to the original publisher...
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Almost half of Qld prisoners returning to custody within two years, report finds
The auditor-general has found Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) is not effectively planning or facilitating the rehabilitation and reintegration of its...
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The US World Cup dream ends in shambolic fashion - did red card saga play a part?
Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US' World Cup exit was...
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MI5 knew agent was misogynist 'obsessed' with violence, watchdog finds
A secret inquiry by the security service's watchdog concluded there were 'serious failings in MI5's management of Agent X’. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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This Place: Stories of Gurlbin-wula
This is Gurlbin-wula, part of Man-galagun — where the red dirt meets the turquoise waters on the edge of Broome. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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Belgium consoles Balogun but claims World Cup 'justice' was served
Belgium did not feel it was fair Folarin Balogun played for the US in the round of 16 match after he was given a red card in his team's previous match. Ne...
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The Qantas text that looks like a scam, but could be worth hundreds
More than 1 million Qantas customers are being notified they may be eligible for access to a multi-million-dollar settlement. Newsiline summarises this re...
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The World Cup From 250 Miles Up
Over the years, astronauts aboard the International Space Station have photographed several of the cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Newsiline summa...
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Widow 'disregarded' as she fights for answers over FIFO husband's death
A Perth widow says she has been kept in the dark about the circumstances leading to the death of her husband as he worked on an offshore gas plant more th...
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Betr granted Tasmanian licence, as government admits gambling laws will need updating
With sports bookmaker Betr granted a licence to operate in Tasmania, Independent MP Andrew Wilkie is among those concerned the state doesn't have the capa...
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Fishers buoyed as algal bloom-related whiting ban lifted early
A temporary ban on recreational catches of King George whiting along parts of the SA coast is lifted earlier than scheduled, in a move that fishers say wi...
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China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes
The 69-year-old helped companies secure valuable contracts in exchange for money, a court heard. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stor...
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Regional town's bid to turn showground into world standard Olympic venue
Toowoomba is the proposed venue for the 2032 Olympic equestrian event, and while excitement is building, questions remain about how they will pull it off....
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Quick hits: American dream comes crashing down, Mbappé hits back at abuse
The US goes crashing out of its own World Cup after days of controversy and rancour, while Kylian Mbappé refuses to stand for dreadful racist abuse. Newsi...
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Top Democrats press Maine senate candidate to drop out of race over sexual assault allegation
Graham Platner denied the allegation, calling it "categorically false" but said he was "taking the time to reflect on the best path forward" in the race....
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Frame-by-frame look at Balogun's red card tackle
While many agree the red card call was too harsh, the story has become a bigger discussion about FIFA's integrity. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
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Government commits to fix dam that 'cannot be repaired'
The Queensland government announces a plan to rebuild the Paradise Dam wall where it is, despite its operator previously saying there were too many issues...
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SA Premier condemns 'fight club' but teens vow to continue bouts
South Australia's premier says he is appalled by an amateur children's "fight club", while the state's police minister says people who post videos of the...
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Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain
Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's delayed suspension, a scandal that made little...
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China has sent the world a reminder of its growing military power
This latest military test demonstrates China's growing willingness to use its military strength to send a warning to the Pacific: that Beijing now has the...
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Belgium knocks US out of World Cup after Balogun controversy
The striker left little impact on the game as the US became the last World Cup host to be eliminated from the tournament. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Breaking: Foxtel boss says Kayo 'very well priced' as $5.3b NRL rights deal revealed
The NRL reveals its new broadcast rights deal worth billions of dollars over seven years from the end of the 2027 season. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Origin legacies and futures on the line for NSW in decider
As New South Wales look to rise from the ashes and pull off a Lang Park Origin heist, the future of the team and the legacy of some of its greatest player...
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Belgium knocks US out of 2026 FIFA World Cup in wake of Balogun controversy
The striker left little impact on the game as the US became the last World Cup host to be eliminated from the tournament. Newsiline summarises this report...