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Squatters take over empty spaces in Sydney social housing complex
Social housing tenants in inner Sydney have repeatedly complained about illegal squatters, they have been removed by police but they keep coming back. New...
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Factory workers reunite 16 years after closure of major food manufacturer
Sixteen years after workers clocked off for the final time, Berrivale workers reunited to remember the cannery and preserving factory that employed genera...
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Woman questioned by police after child found dead west of Brisbane
Emergency services were called to a Lowood residence just before 11:10pm on Monday. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links rea...
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Cricket's next generation of pace knows fast bowling can take a toll
Cricket has few more glorious sights than a fast bowler terrorising a top-class batting order, but becoming a speedster is not without its pains, as the n...
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Australian family demands action one year after son's Bali death
A year after their 23-year-old son died in Bali in "unclear" circumstances, a Queensland couple have unanswered questions. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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'We pay our rates': Call for island to introduce public bus
Macleay Island residents say the community has a "very high percentage" of people who are elderly and have a disability, who would benefit from a bus serv...
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The hidden costs delaying once-in-lifetime pilgrimage for these Australians
For some Australian Muslims, the dream of Hajj is being tested by rising costs and new challenges. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australi...
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Community 'devastated' by plans for gas-powered data centres
More than 200 people voice their opposition to plans to build one of the country’s largest gas-fired power plants in the NSW Southern Highlands to provide...
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Push to find resting places for remains found in desecrated graves
Nine piles of dirt containing up to 5,000 human remains from dug-up graves have been dumped at the rear of a regional Victorian cemetery. Newsiline summar...
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'Intolerable': When $768m bridge was being designed, engineers raised a red flag
There are fresh concerns over the structural integrity of Hobart's new Bridgewater Bridge, which one expert who worked on the project suggested could even...
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What we know about the remaining families returning from Syria
The last cohort of ISIS-linked Australians living in a notorious Syrian camp are expected to return back into Australia in the coming hours. Newsiline sum...
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The Enhanced Games flattered to deceive, but that's probably the point
Despite the drugs and the super suits, the Enhanced Games delivered little more than a smattering of PBs and a single world fastest time for the hefty pri...
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NACC chief Brereton to face Senate grilling after shock resignation
National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton will face a grilling by senators at estimates hearings today following his shock resignation on Monday...
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From 'the Reverend' to the 'Big Freeze', Neale Daniher never stopped leading
Neale Daniher showed leadership on and off the field throughout his life, from club captaincy to coaching and as Australian of the Year — but no more so w...
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Xi served Putin and Trump Peking duck. Albanese missed out
Xi Jinping has learned that every ingredient placed on a state table is a word in a diplomatic sentence. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Au...
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Labor to ignore call for pause on capital gains tax changes
The government is pushing ahead with capital gains tax changes while consulting on limited carve-outs. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aust...
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Leaked documents reveal doubts over BHP's ability to hit net zero
The mining giant's delay in the rollout of renewable energy and a fleet of electric trucks and trains in the Pilbara has raised doubts inside the company...
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Rate hikes and tax changes have broken the back of the latest property boom
Early signs of an Australian housing market correction are now clearly visible, and at the heart of the recent property market weakness is less vendor pow...
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Flexible work broader than just working from home
A bill amending the Fair Work Act 2009 to include the right to work from home is too narrow in its focus and could lead to discrimination, according to su...
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Missing man's ex-girlfriend feared being 'jumped'
The former girlfriend of missing Queensland man Jack McLennan says she held fears for her safety because of rumours surrounding his disappearance. Newsili...
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The company with rare licence to legally manufacture MDMA, magic mushrooms
Inside these vaults lies millions of dollars worth of medicine used in controversial therapies. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia a...
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Flag quiz: Which country has the most purple on its flag?
What's the name of the solo star on the Australian flag? Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publis...
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In 2024, Richard Gadd gave us Baby Reindeer. He follows it up with Half Man
After Baby Reindeer — about a comedian and his stalker — became a surprise hit, Richard Gadd ignored the pressure to replicate his success, making the sho...
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How and how not to use AI for help with your finances
"Hallucinations", privacy and other factors to consider if you’re turning to artificial intelligence financial advice. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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David Pocock on whether a 'teal' party is possible - podcast
There has been a whirlwind of speculation about whether the ‘teal’ independents could come together to form a new political party. Newsiline summarises th...
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Thai cave rescuers work to free seven people trapped in flooded Laos cave
Seven villagers entered the cave in central Laos five days ago looking for gold when heavy rain caused flash flooding, trapping them inside. Newsiline sum...
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Ebola outbreak outpacing health response, WHO chief says
It comes as health facilities in some of the worst-hit regions are attacked amid ongoing violence. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australi...
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Teals eye party structure to fill Liberal vacuum and counter One Nation
Changes to political funding and the need for crossbenchers to remain relevant are driving discussions but some independents are opposed Get our breaking...
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On the world’s longest golf course, the fairways are rough and the dog-legs might be dingoes’
Stretching 1,365km across the remote Australian outback, the unique challenge of the Nullarbor Links takes a week to complete and inspires devotion among...
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A job that changed me: As an anxious first-time surgical assistant, the casual workplace dynamics surprised me
I was primed to sweat my way through a high-stakes procedure. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the origin...
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After years of waiting for help, Liam and Rachel are cutting their Lismore home in half and moving to higher ground
Damning NSW auditor general’s report finds $100m scheme has not delivered a single home or lot since devastating 2022 floods Get our breaking news email,...
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At four, her head was shaved and her clothes burned. Aunty Lorraine doesn’t want her trauma to be forgotten
The now 88-year-old is urging Australian governments to throw their support behind a new national plan for Stolen Generations survivors as they enter thei...
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Trump demands Arab nations recognise Israel as part of Iran war deal
Donald Trump has boldly tied negotiations to end his war with Iran to a swathe of Arab nations formally establishing diplomatic ties with Israel. Newsilin...
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More than 20 hospitalised after substance sprayed in Tokyo mall
The shopping centre, located in the touristy and upmarket shopping district of Ginza, has been blocked off following the incident. Newsiline summarises th...
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At a Tehran press conference, we asked the regime directly 'will there be tolls?'
While on assignment inside Iran, our reporter asked a foreign ministry official about the regime's plan for the Strait of Hormuz. Newsiline summarises thi...
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The BHP files: World’s biggest miner BHP backtracks on climate action with key projects put on ice, leaked documents reveal
Exclusive: Cache of internal documents leaked to the Guardian and the ABC’s Four Corners show multinational has war-gamed ways to massively delay decarbon...