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The EU is failing to cut pesticide use
With binding cut targets scrapped, the EU's pledge to halve pesticide use is stalling. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English...
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Inflation falls to 2.8% but is expected to rise from here
Energy prices were lower due to the government's energy bill support package and lower wholesale prices before the Iran war. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Enhanced Games: Pushing human potential or lethal circus?
Investors like Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jnr. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All English and links readers to the original publ...
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New move to change SA's abortion laws goes before state parliament
South Australia's parliament is set to debate restricting abortion access for the third time in less than two years, with One Nation's breakthrough electi...
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New Qld public hospital to refuse some services for religious reasons
The Queensland premier has opened the state's first major new public hospital in almost a decade — at Springfield, south-west of Brisbane — but it won't o...
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San Diego shooters named Australia’s worst mass murderer in online posts
Thousands of kilometres away, but the terrible connection to Australia is evident. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links read...
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Albanese’s department among those blocking 80% of FoI requests, scathing report finds
Report finds culture of ‘resistance and delay’ in the Australian parliament with more than 60% of requests having longer response times than mandated 30-d...
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Predators able to abuse children due to systemic weaknesses in NSW childcare, inquiry finds
Greens MLC Abigail Boyd – who chaired inquiry – says system ‘failing too many children, families and educators’ Follow our Australia news live blog for la...
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Labor denies CGT reform will ‘kill startups’ as tech giant Canva warns of stifling innovation
Albanese and Chalmers say they remain in consultation with tech sector, but give no indication of winding back proposed changes or giving CGT concessions...
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NRL star Arrow retires at 30 after MND diagnosis
South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow announces his immediate retirement after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) at the age of 30. Newsi...
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Lawyers say teen accused of trying to hijack plane was mentally impaired
A teen who allegedly tried to hijack a plane at Avalon Airport felt relieved when passengers restrained him, describing it as a "weight off his shoulders"...
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Millions follow India's viral 'cockroach' movement
What started as an internet joke is fast becoming young India's newest symbol of resilience, survival and collective frustration. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Diphtheria cases rise as WA sees outbreak for first time in 50 years
Australia’s worst diphtheria outbreak in decades has triggered vaccine warnings as cases rise in WA and NT. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News...
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'They are not alone': Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with Kumanjayi Little Baby's family
Anthony Albanese met with the family of 5-year-old Warlpiri girl Kumanjayi Little Baby, whose body was found after an extensive five-day search in Alice S...
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Inside the 'worst managed infrastructure project in Australian history'
The Inland Rail has had funding slashed and the project placed on pause but Everald Compton has a bottle of Penfolds Grange waiting and even if it takes h...
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Former Nationals candidate refused bail over alleged hit and run
The 26-year-old allegedly struck the victim with his Toyota Hilux as he was leaving for work, causing 'catastrophic' head injuries. Newsiline summarises t...
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Thailand tightens visa rules for nearly 100 countries including Australia
Thailand is reducing the visa-free period available to visitors from 90 countries, including Australia, with the duration decided on a country-by-country...
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Banks, telcos briefed on threat of 'dangerous' AI model
A new generation of AI models deemed "too dangerous" for public release is driving Australia's efforts to lure top AI companies to establish a major prese...
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Second group of IS-linked women have no government support, Albanese says
The Opposition has criticised the government, saying they've not done enough to stop the IS-linked women from returning. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Man killed mother with tool while under 'supernatural' attack, court hears
An Adelaide Hills man standing trial for the murder of his mother describes to the Supreme Court how he repeatedly struck her while he was panicked and "u...
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How can footy survive without gambling?! It never has before! | First Dog on the Moon
Meanwhile it has taken the Albo government three years to respond to its own gambling inquiry. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australi...
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A just or harsh punishment? Reaction to Southampton expulsion
Southampton will be playing in the Championship next season after they were expelled from the play-offs following their admission that they spied on three...
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Paedophile former magistrate to be released on home detention
Paedophile and former magistrate Peter Liddy will be released from jail when his sentence expires next month, despite an ongoing application to have him i...
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Bingo player awarded $285k after tripping on cracked tile at Canberra club
The woman, who was awarded $285,000, rated her pain as 10 out of 10 and spent three nights in hospital. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aus...
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Health officials warn cases of diphtheria could rise
Cases of diphtheria could continue to rise as the number of people affected reaches 220 across the country — the biggest outbreak of the disease since nat...
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Alcaraz injury woes deepen, former champion out of Wimbledon
Carlos Alcaraz will miss Wimbledon as he continues his rehab from a wrist injury that has already ruled him out of the French Open. Newsiline summarises t...
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Death of Peter Hollingworth sparks difficult feelings for abuse victim
Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth, who resigned over his handling of child abuse in the church, died in Melbourne on Tuesday at the age of 91. Ne...
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Bolivia's capital under siege as protests deepen crisis for President Paz
Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months...
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Australia's costliest disaster recovery program fails to deliver a single home
A new report finds a disaster recovery program set up after the devastating 2022 floods in northern NSW is yet to deliver any of the homes it promised. Ne...
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Emery denies Euro king talk but Villa boss could be crowned again
Aston Villa are aiming to end a 30-year trophy drought in Istanbul on Wednesday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links re...
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WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization top official has expressed concern over the rapid spread of a rare type of Ebola in Congo. Newsiline summarises this report...
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'Mass negligence' not to prepare for more deadly heat and flooding
Wales' new government must do more to prepare the country for climate change, says an advisory body. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Scie...
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The questions for England to answer during World Cup preparation
Fitness, selection and form are some of the questions England must answer with six games to go before the T20 World Cup begins. Newsiline summarises this...
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'Why shouldn't she talk to me?': Pauline Hanson reveals policy talks with Gina Rinehart
Pauline Hanson has also spoken to SBS News about running Muslim One Nation candidates, neo-Nazi supporters and western Sydney voters. Newsiline summarises...
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Xi and Putin meet to reaffirm China-Russia ties days after Trump's visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his close ties with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and said their countries are partners as they opened bilateral talk...
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Why Isle of Man is 'ideal' for building rainforests
Conservationists say the Isle of Man has the perfect conditions to create temperate rainforests. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science...