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Australia's coal capital is preparing for what once seemed 'unimaginable'
A once-in-a-lifetime change is taking place on the sites of old coal-fired power stations. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and li...
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Musos fear payday super rules could ruin live music industry
Two long-running Australian jazz festivals have been cancelled, with organisers blaming new superannuation rules. Newsiline summarises this report from AB...
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From 40 cartographers to two: Street directories nearing end of the road
While sales of the once-ubiquitous street directories have fallen dramatically since their peak in the 1980s, they still have a niche market. Newsiline su...
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Live: Golden boot and third place up for grabs as France faces England
France and England are playing for pride and third place in the World Cup, as Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane make final bids for the golden boot. Newsiline...
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Australia’s fuel tax break slowing BHP’s decarbonisation, mining giant’s investors warned
Removal of tax credit would incentivise electrification of truck and rail fleets, Australian Centre for Corporate Responsibility says Get our breaking new...
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ANU accused of ‘hysterical’ response to students using AI to cheat as unis scramble to ‘secure’ assessments
Australia risks ‘shipping’ intellectual capability overseas if educational rigour not restored, experts warn Get our breaking news email, free app or dail...
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When Pauline Hanson and Tommy Robinson met, hatred was a given. More disturbing was the spectacle
One Nation’s polling popularity is proof positive we live in an upside-down world which surpasses substance and vaults reason Pauline Hanson’s podcast wit...
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The community laundry working to reduce heart disease in the Northern Territory
Access to a working laundry is one of the easiest ways to reduce rates of scabies, which is widespread in many remote Indigenous communities and can incre...
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Chemtrails to Covid: Malcolm Roberts’ conspiracy theory beliefs under scrutiny amid One Nation surge in polls
The Queensland senator’s appearances on fringe podcasts includes statements on a global elite, the UN, the climate crisis and support for Vladimir Putin G...
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Albanese’s AI speech was a good start. Now Australia must confront these bigger questions | Julianne Schultz
The PM’s vision must look beyond datacentres and copyright to questions of capability, security and public benefit Get our breaking news email, free app o...
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There will be disagreement at next week’s Labor conference – but don’t expect the feuds of the past
It’s hoped a deliberate demonstration of ‘constructive unity’ by the party will entrench the public’s perception of Labor stability The Labor national con...
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Canefields to ocean to rolling hills: vision splendid of 135km northern NSW rail trail short-changed
Despite the backing of councils in a region in dire need of support, the federal government has rejected a $42m grant request to complete the trail’s 54km...
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How brighter, safer headlights may cause problems for other drivers
Bright LED headlights improve visibility for motorists and make them significantly safer at night, but what about the driver coming the other way? Newsili...
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Messi received like royalty in New York ahead of World Cup final, but no-one matches Knicks
Argentina's Lionel Messi has received rock star reception in New York City ahead of the World Cup final against Spain, but how much of a lasting impact wi...
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Exercise Pitch Black 2026 war games take flight
Military aircraft and aviators from 20 countries land in Darwin ahead of Exercise Pitch Black 2026, with the biennial war games poised to begin. Newsiline...
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Retired police returning to duty to fill officer shortages
Hundreds of former officers have applied to fill recruitment shortages with Victoria Police in a move aimed at releasing officers "trapped" at their desks...
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Cattle farmers plant trees for sustainable aviation fuel
A north Queensland farming family is trialling planting biofuel-producing trees alongside their cattle. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aus...
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Breaking: Two US service members 'killed in action' in Jordan, Centcom says
The US and Iran have intensified attacks since an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago fell apart, raising the possibility of a return to all-out war...
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Sara Albrecht voted for Trump three times. Then she took on his tariffs
When a law centre decided to fight Donald Trump's self-dubbed "liberation day" tariffs, its chairperson was acutely conscious of possible "retaliation" fr...
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The anti-aging industry promises to extend life. Here's the reality
The fear of aging is driving a wave of biohacking businesses promising to help restore youth and fight disease. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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Hanson faces rough political seas beyond the Mediterranean
Many voters are unhappy with the hand they feel successive governments have dealt them and no one has tapped into that better than Pauline Hanson. Newsili...
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How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy that became an icon
It has become the most iconic trophy in world sport, and it all started in a small design studio in Milan more than 50 years ago. Newsiline summarises thi...
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A US tech start-up wants to turn night into day. The question is why?
Reflect Orbital has won initial approval for a plan to put thousands of mirrors in orbit that would be visible from anywhere on Earth. Newsiline summarise...
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Behind a secret safe, police find 74kgs of gold bars in suitcases
Indonesian police investigating suspected corruption discover millions of dollars worth of currency and 74 kilograms of gold in a safe hidden in a luxury...
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As Europe follows Australia's social media ban, the US opts for own way
More and more countries are following Australia's lead and introducing social media bans for children, but US policies are piecemeal and vary from state t...
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Quiet change to Nauru policing powers could thwart legal challenges
Advocates question the timing of law changes that coincide with mounting federal court challenges from individuals fighting deportation. Newsiline summari...
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My dad couldn’t express his love for me. I chose to be a different man
These men are being the role models they never had. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publisher f...
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Australia's only full-time penny-farthing maker is breaking world records
Farmer-turned-professional penny-farthing maker Dan Bolwell has a cult following of international enthusiasts. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC N...
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Oops!... We did a music quiz again
Your spelling and general trivia skills are useless here. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publi...
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Like The Beatles and Beach Boys? You're going to love The Lemon Twigs
These New York twenty-somethings make music indebted to Brian Wilson, Todd Rundgren and the Fab Four. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Austr...
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Massive fire becomes Norway's largest in modern times
The largest residential fire in modern Norwegian history destroys more than 100 homes near Oslo in what a local official described as "a terrible incident...
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'Lack of evidence' means Lao officials won't lay charges over teens' deaths
Investigators in Laos gave one of their first detailed accounts of the investigation into the deaths of six people, including 19-year-old Australians Holl...
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Indian activist on hunger strike forcibly removed by police
Sonam Wangchuk, who began a hunger strike last month in solidarity with India's youth party after an examination scandal affected millions of students, wa...
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Eight killed, 60 wounded, as Ukraine attacks Russian warehouses
Two sprawling warehouses of Russia's major online retailer, Wildberries, are hit by Ukrainian drones, local officials say, with massive plumes of smoke to...
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DFAT making urgent inquiries after Australian tackled and handcuffed by ICE at US airport
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said it would provide consular assistance to any Australian citizen who requested it. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Pauline Hanson delivers CPAC London speech to mostly empty seats
Pauline Hanson has ended her trip to Britain and Europe on a muted note, after around 120 people attended her speech at a political conference in London o...