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Iran's internet is coming back online. But it's not back to normal
Reports of an increase in internet traffic are filtering through, but experts say Iran has a long way to go to get back up to speed. Newsiline summarises...
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Australia is a global battery giant and one state is leading the charge
Western Australia in particular is proving to the world that grid-scale batteries are no longer a complementary technology but can play a central role in...
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Battery boom marks a new political chapter in Australia's energy wars
Within the government, there's quiet confidence the battery boom will continue to gather pace and help shield Australia from both global shocks and domest...
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Israel tells all residents in southern Lebanon to leave
It is the first time Israel has made such a sweeping demand since US President Donald Trump announced in April a ceasefire had been imposed in Lebanon. Ne...
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Why this empty room has the internet terrified
Forget about slashers and body horror — the next evolution of fright stems from an fluorescent-lit room. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Au...
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Quiz: Can you identify Aussie TV shows from a single frame?
How well do you know your Neighbours from your Deadloch? Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publis...
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FIFA faces investigation over World Cup's 'impossibly high' ticket prices
In a joint statement, New Jersey's attorney-general accused the football governing body of having turned "buying a ticket to the World Cup into a gauntlet...
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UK spy chief says West between peace and war, as Russia ramps up cyberattacks
The head of a major UK intelligence agency is warning that Moscow and other adversaries could use artificial intelligence and other emerging technology to...
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Australians with disabilities copped the biggest cuts in the budget. Yet conservative media’s heart bleeds for the wealthy | Greg Jericho
The reaction to the budget has revealed Australia’s warped priorities, with the appalling inequality in dental care among the issues actively ignored Get...
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Soft toys, memes and a movie villain: Labor tries to simplify the message but selling a budget isn’t child’s play
As the budget fight plays out fiercely online, Labor senator Ellie Whiteaker turns to a zebra and a giraffe for help Get our breaking news email, free app...
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New NDIS eligibility rules will cut 240,000 participants from scheme in four years, documents reveal
Modelling predicts 241,000 people on the scheme before January 2028 won’t be receiving supports by mid-2031 Get our breaking news email, free app or daily...
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Iran-US draft deal would see blockade end and Hormuz reopen, state TV claims
Iranian state television says it has obtained a draft version of a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and the US. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Kalyn Ponga's Origin send-off leaves Queensland legend 'in shock'
Maroons great Darren Lockyer says the decision to send off Kalyn Ponga late in State of Origin will be hard to accept for Queenslanders. Newsiline summari...
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Quick hits: Blues' selection gamble pays off, bunker sparks controversy
The Blues leave it late, the Maroons finish with 12 players, while the bunker draws the ire of players, commentators and spectators alike. Newsiline summa...
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Breaking: Five out of seven people trapped in Laos cave found alive
Laotian and Thai rescuers have found five out of seven people trapped in a flooded cave in Laos. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia...
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Community shocked after Aboriginal rock shelter bulldozed for NSW power lines
The heritage site was destroyed by contractors building transmission lines for the Central-West Orana renewable energy zone Get our breaking news email, f...
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Ed Husic calls on Labor to establish ‘red line’ on Israel’s actions, including treatment of flotilla activists
‘At some point the statements have got to end and the action needs to begin’, member for Chifley says Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news...
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Newly elected Solomon Islands prime minister set to visit Australia in first official trip
Matthew Wale was elected prime minister in May following a no-confidence vote against his predecessor. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Aust...
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Lord Howe Island got rid of its rats and mice – now cockroaches and bugs are bouncing back
Rodents arrived on the subtropical island more than a century ago, decimating its native flora and fauna – but its invertebrates are once again booming In...
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Jillian Segal hired former Scott Morrison adviser on $200,000 contract without public tender process
Company founded by Yaron Finkelstein received contract to advise on antisemitism under a limited tender ‘due to an absence of competition’ Get our breakin...
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Police say cause of Kumanjayi White's death in custody still not known
The Northern Territory police commissioner says the cause of 24-year-old Kumanjayi White's death in custody remains undetermined, with the criminal case a...
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'Shameful': Outrage as New Zealand scraps its standalone environment department
Legal changes will now see the environment managed under a "mega-ministry" covering housing, urban development, and transport. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Body scan practices examined after Indigenous woman's death in custody
The family of a young Indigenous woman who died in a NSW jail has told an inquest that she was a talented artist who generously supported anyone in need....
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PM response to truth-telling process 'hugely significant'
The Walk for Truth ended at Parliament House today and while there was not a firm commitment from the PM, many felt the response was a 'positive move'. Ne...
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Hamas confirms Israeli strikes killed its new military leader in Gaza
Thousands of people gathered in Gaza City for the joint funeral of Mohammed Odeh and members of his family. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News...
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Reported chief of Hamas' armed wing killed in strikes on Gaza, Israel says
Mohammed Odeh reportedly became the second leader of Hamas' armed wing to die in Israeli strikes this month. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS New...
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Inquest hears NDIS provider delayed suicide threat reports before teen's death
The inquest in Southport is examining whether any deficiencies in the boy's care or accommodation caused or contributed to his death. Newsiline summarises...
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Australian BTS fans blast Ticketmaster’s ‘predatory’ tactic of hiding price until tickets go on sale
Consumer think-tank says K-pop fans should know the prices before being sent into a ‘high-pressure sales funnel’ Get our breaking news email, free app or...
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Eating from bins, watered down food: Desperate ways Aussies are trying to make ends meet
Food charities say there's an emerging group of Australians seeking food relief for the first time. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Austral...
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Multiple crime scenes declared after man dies in Childers area
One man is dead and two others are in hospital, as police declare multiple crime scenes in a regional Queensland town. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Man critically injured following Queensland vehicle and pedestrian incident
Police have declared multiple crime scenes in a Queensland town after a man was critically injured this afternoon. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
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Whyalla locals react to news of steelworks' final bidders
Whyalla locals welcome more certainty about the future ownership of the city's steelworks, but say it is still not enough to warrant business investment a...
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NT child protection bill one year in the making had 'limited' consultation
Despite taking a year to prepare a controversial bill surrounding child protection, the NT Department of Children and Families says consultation with orga...
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Live: State of Origin Game I
New South Wales hosts the State of Origin opener in Sydney as Queensland looks for an ambush in enemy territory. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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Bulk carrier rescues two fishermen and Smokey the dog after boat sinks
An emergency distress beacon activation off the North Queensland coast yesterday afternoon sparked a coordinated rescue involving a bulk carrier and rescu...
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Labor MP defends electoral registration to empty block amid rebuild
Dickson MP Ali France has been referred to the Australian Electoral Commission with claims she is registered to vote at a vacant suburban block in her nor...