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As NZ cracks down on gang members, one pastor is trying to heal them
In a country where there now more gang members than police officers, a former gang member turned Christian pastor is trying to turn things around for othe...
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Life and death in the outback: Why Australians are still dying in the bush
Kelly’s son and ex-husband died "stupid" deaths in the Australian outback. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to t...
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After making headlines at 15, Mohamed Semra is now making history
At just 27, Mohamed Semra is not your average mayor. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publisher...
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Australia’s truckies were already struggling to survive. Then the fuel crisis hit
Truck drivers like Frank Black rely on diesel – and lots of it. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the orig...
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An industry targeting Australia’s ageing population is growing, but can AI deliver more humanity in aged care?
While companion robots are being introduced and virtual experiences hope to ‘take loneliness away’, one expert agrees tech should never replace the human...
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Australia’s best photos of the month – May 2026
Nullarbor outback golf, a political shake-up and the best beards contest are all part of the Guardian Australia’s best photos from around the country Cont...
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Six-year-old Sienna’s parents have fought the NDIS every year of her life for funding that keeps her alive
Sienna has cerebral palsy, cannot talk and needs her lungs suctioned every few minutes. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and l...
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The Sunday read: what the NDIS cuts reveal about Australia’s ‘warped’ priorities - podcast
It’s been more than two weeks since the Albanese government handed down the federal budget and the criticism has not stopped. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Forming a party wouldn’t make independents less independent. It would strengthen a centrist bloc
A party structure could help independents better work together on common ground, while retaining the very thing that made them attractive in the first pla...
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After nearly 80 years, the actors in this film have finally been understood
The "huge swathes" of Pitjantjatjara lines in the 1949 film Bitter Springs are at last translated. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australi...
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Bus driver charged after Virginia crash kills 5, including family headed to wedding
A family of four from Massachusetts who were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia were traveling to a wedding with a carload of ho...
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Relative says 4 of 5 Virginia bus crash victims were traveling to a family wedding
A family of four from Massachusetts who were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia were traveling to a wedding with a carload of ho...
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PSG retain Champions League after penalty shootout win over Arsenal
Arsenal lose a penalty shootout as Paris St-Germain win the Champions League for a second successive year. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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PSG join Europe's elite with back-to-back titles
Paris St-Germain underline their status as one of European football's greatest ever teams by retaining their Champions League crown with victory against A...
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Why 'irresponsible' dumping of mercury caused evacuations in outback town
An outback town's hospital, service station and school were affected when students discovered vials of mercury at the tip. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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How clay-court chaos is a return to the norm at the French Open
All the key favourites are now out of the men's draw at the French Open, but then again, this tournament has always been just a little bit different. News...
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Periods stopped Vanessa participating in sport and she's not alone
Vanessa was forced to regularly skip sport because of her period. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the origin...
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Gilmour ruled out of World Cup - could Man Utd's Fletcher replace him?
Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour is ruled out of the World Cup after picking up a knee injury during Saturday's 4-1 friendly win over Curacao. Newsiline...
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Smoke engulfed their cities. Did it make their children sick?
Years after bushfires covered their cities in smoke, mothers are left wondering if their children's chronic illnesses began with what was in the air befor...
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Generation AI: Schools in Asia are embracing artificial intelligence
Countries in Asia are emerging as the world's early adopters of AI in education, as the global race to lead in the technology accelerates. Newsiline summa...
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Defending champion Gauff out of French Open
Defending champion Coco Gauff is out of the French Open after a third-round defeat by Anastasia Potapova. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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How Tiananmen Square vigils in Hong Kong have become unlawful
In May, Hong Kong's High Court began hearing closing arguments in the case of two democracy activists charged with inciting subversion for organising a ca...
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Colombia accuses Ecuador of interfering in its general election
Colombia's government rejected a move by Ecuador's president to eliminate tariffs on Colombian imports because of a tariff commitment made to an oppositio...
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Police beat a woman in a Sydney street. Their own camera captured their cruelty
The family of a woman brutally assaulted by police in Sydney has fought to have body-worn camera vision released, in the hope officers will be better trai...
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'Hush hush': How one footy club welcomed back a sex offender
When a man who sexually assaulted a minor on a post-season football trip was welcomed back to the club with open arms, Megan decided she was done. Newsili...
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As One Nation broadens its economic appeal, the Liberals return to culture wars
The Coalition's answer to the rise of conservative populism has been to treat it primarily as a cultural phenomenon. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Is the government really overhauling employment services?
The government isn't rebuilding the Commonwealth Employment Service, but will its proposed changes fix a broken system? Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Turkey: Ousted CHP leader draws thousands for Ankara rally
Ozgur Ozel and Kemal Kilicdaroglu held rival rallies in Ankara, as the CHP grapples with Ozel's court-ordered removal. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Turkey: Ousted CHP leader draws thousands, challenges rival
Ozgur Ozel and Kemal Kilicdaroglu held rival rallies in Ankara, as the CHP grapples with Ozel's court-ordered removal. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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U.S. says it stopped a merchant ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
The U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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U.S. says it disabled another ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
The U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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After five days in a dark cave, a scienist emerged with life-changing insights
Spending big money to do nothing in the dark is on the rise. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original pu...
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As Jane Austen turns 250, four new productions take on Pride and Prejudice
In a modern-day cost-of-living crisis, the classic 1817 novel's tale of inheritance and wealth still rings true. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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Former teachers' pets, rejoice. Guy Montgomery's spelling quiz is back
Welcome back to your Sunday morning quiz with everyone's favourite word wonderboy. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links read...
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Oscar-winning Star Wars editor Marcia Lucas dies aged 80
The film editor and ex-wife of director George Lucas was widely recognised as a pivotal creative force behind the original space trilogy. Newsiline summar...
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Four men rescued from flooded Laos cave as search continues for 2 others
Rescue workers in Laos said Saturday they have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days. Newsiline summarises this report fro...