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Three adults, four children flee suspicious Melbourne house fire
Police say seven people are lucky to have escaped a suspected arson attack in one of three house fires across Melbourne's north overnight. Newsiline summa...
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Australia news live: support for One Nation edges ahead of Labor in new poll; RSV warning for older Australians
Support for prime minister Anthony Albanese slumps; King’s Birthday honours awarded Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Prime mini...
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Live: Iran fires missiles at Israel's north as a 'warning' after strikes in Beirut
The strikes from Iran are the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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'Disgusted': Albanese, Gillard condemn 'Ditch the Witch' campaign targeting Allan
A billboard truck spotted in Melbourne was displaying the same slogan infamously used against former prime minister Julia Gillard. Newsiline summarises th...
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Richard Scolyer, acclaimed melanoma researcher who tried experimental treatment on his own brain cancer – obituary
Pathologist and athlete who was Australian of the year in 2024 underwent a bold experimental treatment after devastating brain cancer diagnosis Richard Sc...
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Outback cake decorator stops reporting vandalism because 'nothing gets done'
After three vandalism incidents in three years, cake decorator Ishani Harney says the emotional and financial toll of crime lingers long after the damage...
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The Top End town where 15 people died preventable deaths in six months
Remote Indigenous communities across Australia are painfully aware that their life expectancy rates are worsening — and in one Northern Territory communit...
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Does being in a 'safe seat' influence whether your hospital gets an upgrade?
Are hospitals in safe seats being overlooked for multi-million-dollar refurbishments by the Victorian government? Newsiline summarises this report from AB...
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Aussies crowned rugby sevens world champions after conquering NZ
Maddison Levi ignores a knee injury to score a superb double as Australia wraps up the women's rugby sevens World Championship in France. Newsiline summar...
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The electric classic car that now drives like a 'pocket rocket'
It may look like a small vintage car, but an EV conversion has brought it "up to speed" to its modern counterparts. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Iran launches missiles against Israel, homebuyers squeezed, Alexander Zverev wins French Open
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...
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Iran weekly briefing: Iran and Israel's escalation makes Lebanon a tinderbox about to blow
This was day 100 of this war, and it's left us with a tinderbox which could be about to explode, writes our correspondent Matthew Doran. Newsiline summari...
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With his pet chihuahua and trusty gopher, 97yo grazier won't slow down
At 97, Doug Harrison still scoots around his outback station on a gopher, doing as much work as he can. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aus...
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Richard Scolyer, cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, dies aged 59
Scolyer, who did pioneering work on immunotherapy, was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer in 2023 Prof Richard Scolyer, the world-renowned cancer rese...
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Highland cows encounters bring 'positive impact', agritourism operators say
Traipsing around a farm in the wake of a highland cow or donkey might seem like a quaint rural pastime — but those in the business of agritourism believe...
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Disability community says NDIS 'fighting the wrong battles' over funding plans
The agency spent $60 million on lawyers to fight participants at a tribunal last financial year. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia...
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'Gave it a crack': Professor Richard Scolyer's open letter to Australians
Professor Scolyer wrote he "would be delighted and humbled to be remembered as a proud everyday Aussie who 'gave it a crack', and in doing so, inspired ot...
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Sunshine Coast legend honoured for service through swimming
A 50th birthday and a Medal of the Order of Australia are all in a month's work for Sunshine Coast swimmer Clinton "Super Fish" Stanley. Newsiline summari...
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Is Australian music at risk of extinction? Here’s what the data tells us
Forty years of Aria chart history shows big changes to our listening habits – and local artists have a huge fight ahead Aria music quiz: how well do you k...
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Aria music quiz: how well do you know the Australian charts?
We’ve looked at the Aria charts since 1998 to see who Australians can’t stop listening to. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia an...
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Qld government contemplates ditching anti-junk-mail measures
A new consultation paper argues the measures are too burdensome and recommends repealing state laws and making local councils responsible for combating ju...
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People loved moving to Tasmania during the pandemic — but not anymore
From being a hot destination 10 years ago, Tasmania's population growth has ground to a halt — and big changes will be needed to reverse the trend, expert...
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Lindy Chamberlain says jurors 'didn't understand' the evidence in her case. She wants change
Twelve members of the community can decide the fate of those on trial. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to the o...
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Zverev claims first major with French Open victory
In his fourth appearance in the final of a major tournament, Alexander Zverev lifts the French Open trophy following a five-set grind against Flavio Cobol...
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Volunteer group formed after Celine Cremer result plans third search
A group of volunteers helped find the remains of two long-term missing people in Tasmania this year. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Austra...
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Victorian teachers sue over alleged unpaid superannuation
A class action alleges the Education Department short-changed teachers some $100 million in superannuation contributions between 1995 and 2023. Newsiline...
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Breaking: Denmark's Christian Eriksen collapses during international match
Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen has collapsed on the pitch in a match against Ukraine on Sunday but is conscious, the Danish Football Federation sa...
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Breaking: Missiles launched from Iran towards Israel, IDF says
The Israeli military says it has detected Iranian missiles launched at the north of the country. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia...
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Quick hits: Monaco GP interrupted for safety as Kardashians keep up with F1
From a dodgy section of track to a mega celebrity watching her partner equal a record with the great Ayrton Senna, the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix had plenty o...
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Woman took on detective who unlawfully told witness she was pregnant — and won
A woman who says she suffered life-changing stress and anxiety – and later, the death of one of her babies – after a Victoria Police officer unlawfully di...
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From migration to AUKUS, more politicians are speaking out
Former Coalition frontbencher Paul Scarr says inflammatory migration rhetoric is taking a toll on migrant communities. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Why sentiment in Japan has turned against foreigners despite a worker shortage
Japan's answer to One Nation sky-rocketed in popularity after adopting an anti-immigration stance despite Japan needing foreign workers more than ever. Ne...
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Top neurologists say they were snubbed in review of controversial weed killer
Australia's leading movement disorder specialists say the chemical regulator did not engage with their concerns about paraquat, despite growing evidence l...
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As big tech heads Down Under, some fear Australia risks giving up control
The world's biggest tech titans see Australia as a promising investment opportunity for their AI ambitions, but some fear the federal government's regulat...
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Anthropic wants caution but the market wants more AI
Anthropic wants caution as AI intelligence surges but the stock market can't get enough. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and link...
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History quiz: When was the first Mars Exploration Rover launch?
What make of car was stolen in the world's first official vehicle theft? Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the...