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Casey McLean's Origin arrival is proof the future has come
By the first month of his 20s, Casey McLean had already achieved more than most players do in a lifetime but ahead of his first run-on Origin match the fi...
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Fraudsters jailed for stealing millions from 'older and vulnerable' victims
Two men who "exploited the vulnerability" of multiple victims by swindling millions of dollars in a fraudulent property investment scheme have been jailed...
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Husband of woman allegedly murdered overseas denied bail variation
The estranged husband of Rehana Parvin, whose body was found in Bangladesh in 2024, will not be allowed to sell the three homes they owned together. Newsi...
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Knicks pull off Madison Square Garden miracle in NBA Finals
The New York Knicks complete the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, rallying from 29 points down to beat San Antonio in game four and move to the br...
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Running dry: Fresh pressure on Ebola frontline as deadly outbreak grows
Doctors on strike and testing shortages are among the steep challenges for Ebola containment. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and...
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Labor to set terms for datacentre and AI growth as it vows not to repeat mistakes of resources boom
Assistant minister agrees concerns over resource usage are legitimate but argues Australia cannot ignore ‘consequential’ economic wave Follow our Australi...
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Escaped prisoner who fled brother’s funeral believed to be in Melbourne, police say
Orijol Rukaj was on pallbearer duties when he evaded corrections staff – and has been on the run for the six weeks since Follow our Australia news live bl...
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Melbourne aged care COVID outbreak back in spotlight
An inquest examining 50 COVID-era deaths at a Melbourne aged care home has resumed after a years-long hiatus. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC Ne...
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'Just chill, relax': Infantino defends World Cup visa issues, ticket prices
FIFA president Gianni Infantino defends soccer's governing body's handling of visa issues and ticket prices ahead of the World Cup. Newsiline summarises t...
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Australia joins 22 nations in condemning 'deplorable' Iranian attacks 'on our soil'
Iran's security services were condemned for the alleged use of international and local criminal gangs in plots across the world. Newsiline summarises this...
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Police up ante after prisoner's escape from brother's Melbourne funeral
A prisoner who absconded from his brother's funeral in Melbourne's north-west on Anzac Day continues to evade detection. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Teenage boy pleads guilty to raping woman in her home
A court heard the boy, now 16, was armed with a tomahawk when he broke into a couple's Cairns home with two other teenagers in February last year. Newsili...
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State disability ministers push back on NDIS overhaul
State and territory disability ministers have accused the Albanese government of pushing on with NDIS reform that does not align with previous agreements....
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What time is kick-off, Australian time?
Check out when your team's matches are kicking off at the 2026 FIFA World Cup so you don't miss a match. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Au...
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Australian billionaire Brett Blundy wages high-stakes campaign to oust chair of Victoria’s Secret
Blundy’s investment firm, BBRC International, owns about 13% of the US-listed lingerie brand, giving it a potential platform to launch a hostile takeover...
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Peter Weir receives inaugural AFTRS lifetime achievement award
Director of Picnic at Hanging Rock and Gallipoli celebrated for defining Australian culture and ‘global influence on craft, form and storytelling’ Follow...
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Girlfriend of man shot by police disputes that officers told him to drop knife
A coronial inquest into the shooting has heard from the woman who was in a locked bathroom with her armed partner for hours of police negotiations. Newsil...
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Families tell of grief and police failures over loved ones and killer Ivan Milat
The first hearing of a NSW inquiry into missing persons has heard from the family of a teenage girl who went missing in the 1970s near where notorious kil...
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ACT Education Minister censured by Liberals, Greens as teachers strike
ACT MLA Yvette Berry is censured in the Legislative Assembly over her record as minister for housing and education amid a teachers' strike that has closed...
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Breaking: Injury concern for Socceroos star on eve of World Cup
Socceroos striker Mo Toure is a no-show at the beginning of a scheduled training session, bringing his fitness into doubt just days out from their World C...
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Ebola outbreak grows to almost 600 confirmed cases
In just two weeks the number of confirmed Ebola virus cases has increased more than eightfold, with at least 100 people now dead. Newsiline summarises thi...
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States tell Albanese government that NDIS changes could mean people with disabilities are shifted into hospitals
Plan to move 240,000 people off scheme leads states and territories to jointly warn they can’t ‘deliver like-for-like services to people who are exited fr...
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Consumer watchdog warns real estate agents must not misrepresent homes
Real estate agents selling homes must not misrepresent information about the builder or serious defects, SA's consumer watchdog has said, after eight buil...
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Tim Wilson is battling Labor’s capital gains tax changes. But in his own book he argues for going even further | Judith Brett
On paper, the shadow treasurer is thoughtful. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...
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Council gets $100k insurance payout over wool trophy theft
The trophy features a sculpture that includes a 24-carat gold merino sheep and a weaving loom made of silver and platinum, with its theft last year captur...
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Angus Taylor rejects One Nation seat sharing deal as cracks appear in Liberal ranks over Pauline Hanson threat
South Australian Liberal Tony Pasin says parties should ‘work hand-in-glove’ to defeat Labor at the next election Follow our Australia news live blog for...
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Aukus is among Australia’s worst foreign policy decisions and requires ‘heroic’ optimism, Gareth Evans says
Former Labor foreign affairs minister says belief US would defend Australia in event of an existential attack is a ‘ludicrous delusion’ Follow our Austral...
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Major last-minute donations save Queensland palliative care service
A regional Queensland palliative care facility has been given a new lease on life after receiving two major donations from businesses in Hervey Bay. Newsi...
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WA muso's 3D printed instruments draw on decades of creativity
After a music career that's taken him around the world, Eddy Jay has turned to cutting-edge manufacturing to make his own instruments. Newsiline summarise...
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Live: Culture in Australia's largest police force 'unacceptable'
Bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment are occurring at "unacceptable levels" within the NSW Police Force and employees are too afraid to speak up...
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Gout would be wise to take heed of Olympic gold medallist's advice
Gout Gout can benefit from Letsile Tebogo's wisdom, as the Olympic champion knows what it is like to make the challenging transition from junior star to t...
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Three hospitalised as Central Australian family dispute turns violent
Three people have been hospitalised after a family dispute at a Central Australian outstation turned violent over the weekend, sparking fears of further u...
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Outback airship push uncertain as talks 'stall'
Giant cargo airships based in outback Queensland are being pitched as a freight solution for remote Australia, but questions remain about how the project...
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Solomon Islands security pact with China to stay secret because of legal clause
Prime Minister Matthew Wale says it is legally impossible to publish the final document because the Sogavare government made binding commitments to the Ch...
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Breaking: SA locks in AFL Gather Round until 2029
The AFL's Gather Round will stay in South Australia until 2029 under a new three-year partnership. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australi...
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Researchers solve 'frustrating' horned cattle mystery
Researchers at the University of Queensland identify a previously undetected gene variant in Northern Australia cattle breeds, such as brahmans, solving a...