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Centralian Eisteddfod seeking funding support amid future uncertainty
The Centralian Eisteddfod Council has raised the alarm about funding challenges, which could mean the event will cease after next year. Newsiline summaris...
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Israel, Russia included in UN sexual violence blacklist for first time
A new UN report accuses Israeli forces of abuses against Palestinian detainees. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and lin...
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Blue Origin rocket explodes on Florida launchpad
Footage shows the rocket bursting into a massive ball of fire, engulfing the area around it. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &...
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Government defends blocking release of counter-terror documents
The federal government has made a public interest immunity claim over the documents before the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, ess...
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Live: Celebration of ABC presenter James Valentine's life to get underway
A celebration of ABC presenter James Valentine's life is taking place at a public service at Sydney's Town Hall, with the memorial to include contribution...
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Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%
The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October 2025. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Trump appointees push for $250 note featuring US president's face
The decision will be made by the US House and Senate, but reports say Donald Trump's supporters are pushing to expedite the process. Newsiline summarises...
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Russia drone breaches Romania airspace during Ukraine attack
NATO member Romania accused Russia of a "grave and irresponsible escalation" after a Russian drone struck an apartment building and injured two people. Ne...
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Romania: Russian drone strikes Galati apartment building
Romania reported that a Russian drone had hit a building in its territory near the Ukrainian border. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle...
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What the fight over London data centre plans tells us about the AI backlash
Last year in the US alone, projects collectively worth $200 billion were scuppered or delayed as communities protested the construction of new data centre...
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Residents in Lebanon's south caught in the middle as fighting intensifies
New waves of missile strikes and vast advisories from the Israeli government to evacuate have left residents in Lebanon's south uncertain of where to turn...
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Max Chandler-Mather on a hopeful progressive populism - podcast
In his new role as director of the Greens’ think-tank, Max Chandler-Mather argues that the major political parties and parts of the media often limit poli...
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Firefighters look to restart PFAS case against manufacturer 3M
The federal government's $2 billion lawsuit against "forever chemicals" manufacturer 3M has Fire Rescue Victoria considering whether it should relaunch it...
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White House asks Americans to report their neighbours as 'aliens'
The website features a space-inspired background but its real purpose is to highlight the work of ICE. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aust...
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'They walk among us': White House launches 'alien'-themed website
The website features a space-inspired background but its real purpose is to highlight the work of ICE. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aust...
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Italy gives bull mosaic testicles worn down by spinning tourists some TLC
The artwork is the centre of a tradition that involves visitors performing three spins on it for good fortune. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC N...
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Star line-up for John Farnham tribute includes Jimmy Barnes and Tina Arena
Music stars including Celine Dion, Hugh Jackman and Keith Urban will take the stage to honour Australian legend John Farnham at a tribute concert later th...
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Tensions flare as police enter protest camp at Olympic stadium site
Tensions have flared at Victoria Park after police, Brisbane City Council officers and firefighters entered one of the protest camps ahead of the planned...
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Refugee who tried to flee the Taliban 15 times finally safe to play cricket
After the Taliban banned women's sport in Afghanistan, most of the women's cricket team ended up relocating to Australia. Newsiline summarises this report...
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'Everyone thought Sinner would win': French Open upset stuns tennis world
it seemed a foregone conclusion Jannik Sinner would win the French Open, which is why his meltdown amid the Paris heat wave was so unexpected. Newsiline s...
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Second government minister suspended from parliament over secret documents
Government frontbenchers John Graham and Penny Sharpe have been suspended from the upper house over failing to produce documents demanded by the oppositio...
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Philosopher tasked with keeping Australians safe from AI
A philosopher and Royal Australian Air Force reservist has been chosen to lead the federal government's efforts to keep Australians safe from the harms of...
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Last working steam tram of its kind gets two new drivers
Steam-powered trams ran in Rockhampton for 30 years until 1939 and are now displayed at a volunteer museum, between their Sunday and school holiday trips....
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The Papers: Burnham's 'blast at Blair' and 'Labour plans welfare shake-up'
Several of Friday's papers cover the fallout from a report into young people not in employment, education or training. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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'Like diving in coffee': The toughest challenges facing the Laos cave rescue
An Australian diver is joining the mission — and says he's afraid of what's ahead. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links read...
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Cancer survivor's disappointment over hospital funding promise
A cancer survivor who stood alongside the Tasmanian premier at a 2025 election promise announcement says he is disappointed that the hospitals investment...
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Explosion and fire at Dallas apartment causes fatalities, search for missing continues
An explosion at a Dallas apartment building engulfed the two-story complex in a towering and deadly blaze Thursday, shaking nearby homes and flinging debr...
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'We're boxed in': Comedian Will Gibb on the perils of TikTok fame
As a comedian with legions of fans on social media, Will Gibb wishes he didn't still feel the need to legitimise himself. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Australian star's injury hell continues as Giro comes too soon
Sarah Gigante, who finished third at last year's Giro d'Italia Women, will not take to the start line on Saturday after succumbing to a leg injury, contin...
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'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients. Newsiline summarises this...
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'I forgot what it feels like to be outside' – First rooftop intensive care ward opens
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients. Newsiline summarises this...
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Survival before safety for Delhi's poor as temperatures hit 45C
As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories...
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Rescuers try to reach 4 climbers who fell on Mount McKinley in Alaska
The climbers' conditions weren't immediately known following the fall, which was reported to Denali National Park and Preserve rangers overnight, and rang...
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Are 'heat spikes' becoming more common?
The heatwave that has gripped much of England and Wales this week brought with it record May temperatures. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Yes, young Australians will feel the budget changes more acutely. But the risk is that they don’t go far enough | Intifar Chowdhury
Housing is as much a supply problem as it is a tax one. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original pub...
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Many spelling bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization
The opposing strategies of Scripps National Spelling Bee finalists have revived a long-running if good-natured debate in spelling circles: Which is more i...