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Outback becomes wildlife oasis after 'unbelievable' desert rains
Winged explorers of all colours, shapes and sizes flock to the desert's edge to breed in the bustling wetlands of the Channel Country. Newsiline summarise...
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Oral care giant's ads labelled as 'significantly misleading'
Oral care giant Hismile has used "misleading" videos in social media advertisements showing a sales professional, and its own staff, spruiking products wh...
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Friend or enemy? China missile test sees Pacific nations finally speak out
This week, perhaps for the first time in a long time, some sections of the Pacific are signalling a slight adjustment to their relationship with China. Ne...
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Queensland on track to make almost $5 billion a year from land tax
Over the next four years the government's annual revenue from the tax is forecast to climb by almost 80 per cent to $4.8 billion. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Ad agency employees told to sign secrecy clause to get paid out
Staff of an award-winning branding agency say they arrived at work one day to locked doors and a notice saying their employer was $25,000 behind on rent,...
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Teen SA country footballer forced to find new sport after eight concussions
Angus Pitman finds a new sporting passion after walking away from country footy due to coping eight concussions on the field. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Inside Narendra Modi's Australia visit: Optics are warm. Politics are harder
The applause, the ambition and the tensions shaping Narendra Modi's Australia visit. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links re...
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'Shaped lives of thousands': The teacher who never stopped showing up
The longest-serving Aboriginal education officer in NSW, Aunty Ruth Simms, has inspired generations in and out of the classroom. Newsiline summarises this...
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Hamas says it will step aside. Here's what it means for Gaza — and what obstacles remain
While the move could reshape who governs Gaza, experts say it does not resolve the core dispute preventing a lasting peace. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Teammates of Melbourne footballer will sit next match out after death
Epping football club's reserves players have decided to skip this weekend's game following the death of their beloved teammate Nathan Fitzgerald on Monday...
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Cancer survivor Torstein Træen claims yellow jersey
Torstein Træen was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2022, leading to the removal of his left testicle. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News A...
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What time is State of Origin Game III decider tonight?
The men's State of Origin series will be decided tonight, as Queensland hosts New South Wales at Lang Park in a winner-takes-all Game III. Newsiline summa...
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IS-linked Australian accused of beating Yazidi girl enslaved in her home
The last of the known Islamic State-linked Australian women in Syria is expected to return home amid allegations a Yazidi girl was enslaved, beaten and ra...
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Video shows men who attended Khamenei's funeral and the man who didn't
The strictly choreographed funeral of Iran's former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has presented a rare insight into the image Tehran wants to pr...
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How this school cracked the code to close the gap in early reading
An inspiring turnaround at an Aboriginal community school could provide a scalable solution for closing the gap on Indigenous literacy. Newsiline summaris...
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PBS dispute could see MS patients pay $33k a year for crucial drugs
The latest PBS stoush with drugmakers means thousands of people with MS are at risk of being forced to pay $33,000 a year for lifesaving medication. Newsi...
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Five podcasts we're listening to this NAIDOC Week
Some of our favourite Indigenous-led podcasts this week and every week include interviews with AFL greats, a dive into Aboriginal astronomy, and conversat...
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Quiz: Jump in, we're going on a trip around the world
Which Mediterranean island was a setting for The Godfather? Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original pub...
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Huge arms deals struck at NATO, but Trump 'disappointed' with leaders
In a sign they are heeding calls from the United States to spend more to defend Europe, NATO leaders agree to deals estimated to be worth at least $72 bil...
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Live: Lionel Messi's Argentina takes on Mo Salah's Egypt
Lionel Messi looks to continue his stunning 2026 World Cup campaign when he leads Argentina against Egypt in Atlanta. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Have social media platforms fuelled antisemitism? – podcast
This week social media giants have faced questioning at the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion as it asks: what more needs to be done to...
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Recession off the cards but Australia faces dreary outlook, economists say
De-escalation of war in the Middle East has lowered oil prices and eased fears of economic downturn but households are still feeling the pinch Get our bre...
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Pore substitute: can AI be trusted when it comes to skincare advice?
There are more than 3,000 conditions in dermatology, experts warn – and chatbots’ recommendations can be flaky Read more in the Antiviral series Who among...
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Tall tales: the gumtree in art – in pictures
A new exhibition at Melbourne’s Potter Museum of Art celebrates the cultural and ecological significance of the eucalypt. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Meet the comedian parodying Karl Stefanovic: ‘He’s cosplaying a conservative’
Since January, comedian Henry Bretz has posted more than 30 satirical videos impersonating the former Nine star turned controversial podcaster A comedian...
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A rock star welcome and human rights protests to greet India’s prime minister Narendra Modi in Australia
Amnesty International says Albanese has opportunity to ‘reaffirm mutual commitment’ to rule of law as thousands in diaspora expected at stadium event Get...
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‘An accident waiting to happen’: experts call for Australian rules football safety overhaul after player death
Concrete-based cricket pitches, like that on which Nathan Fitzgerald received fatal blows to the head, are ‘totally unsafe’, concussion advocate says Get...
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Nigel Farage quits as an MP and vows to re-fight seat amid donation probe
Nigel Farage, the far-right political leader riding a surge of support in Britain, has announced a major gamble that could end his political career. Newsi...
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#Breaking: UK court dismisses Prince Harry and others' case against Daily Mail
Prince Harry and six other claimants, including singer Elton John, alleged the Daily Mail's publisher tapped their phones, intercepted voicemails and obta...
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Breaking: French court opens door to Marine Le Pen presidential run after shortening ban
A French appeals court upholds Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but shortens her ban on running for elected office, potentially re-opening...
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Breaking: Ukrainian prosecutors confirm Monaco bomb suspect found dead
A Ukrainian woman suspected of a bomb attack that targeted a wealthy Ukrainian-born businessman in Monaco has been found shot dead in Ukraine, according t...
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Perth man fighting for life after robot vacuum cleaner explosion
Lachie Perrem suffered life-threatening injuries after the explosion on Thursday destroyed his share house in Brabham A Perth man has spent five days figh...
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Explosions rock Damascus near hotel hosting French President Macron
French officials say Mr Macron did not hear the blasts, and his motorcade continued through the streets of the Syrian capital to a meeting with President...
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Australia is courting its next Pacific partner
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited the Solomon Islands just as China launches a nuclear-capable ballistic missile in the region. Newsiline summar...
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US toddler found in pool and declared dead later found alive
Five hours after the young boy was pronounced dead next to a suburban swimming pool in the US state of Arizona, police were notified that the child was br...
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Embattled MP Moira Deeming apologises to supporters in social media video
The Liberal MP thanked her supporters and apologised for "distractions" in a video posted to her Facebook page, as questions still loom over her political...