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Government to restore £2 cap on bus fares in England
The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need" Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case brought by actress in her own film
Wilson was accused of defaming young Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes, but cleared by a Sydney court. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Removing tax from sanitary products 'pointless'
Jersey's government has spent more than £500,000 on its free period product scheme since 2022. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business a...
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The claims and evidence behind popular wellness treatments
Wellness and anti-aging clinics are popping up across Australia. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the origina...
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How farmers could fix Wales' polluted rivers and save money
Farmers have a crucial role in cleaning up one of the UK's most polluted river systems, a study shows. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Sc...
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Six beluga whales make successful journey by air from Canada to US
Six beluga whales from a defunct marine park in Canada have been successfully moved to new homes in the US. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Chris Mason: Another Starmer critic gets promotion as Sarwar joins Burnham government
Months after calling on Keir Starmer to quit, the Scottish Labour leader is set to become a minister in Burnham's government, the BBC's political editor w...
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Military kit still failing women, troops say
Servicewomen still face shortages of properly fitting kit, five years after a landmark report. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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The borough where families are slowly disappearing
Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busine...
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'Lip King' banned twice before woman's BBL death
Alice Webb's family say she would have never had a BBL if she knew about previous bans. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and l...
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Woolworths charged over NT crash between forklift, motorcyclist
Woolworths has been hit with a string of workplace safety charges after one of the supermarket giant's forklift operators allegedly struck a motorcyclist...
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Alleged rape victim ‘could have done a lot better’ if she had made up claims against well-connected Melbourne man, court told
Prosecutor tells court that ‘gaps or inconsistencies’ in the woman’s account ‘enhances her credibility’, but the defence maintains she is lying Get our br...
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Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports
The BBC finds out what is driving the sports' increasing popularity with women and what it takes to be the best. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Watch: Beluga whales from closed Canadian marine park rehomed in US
Six beluga whales have arrived in the US after being moved from a Canadian marine park that could no longer care for them. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Brittany Higgins accuses Pauline Hanson of victim-blaming for calling domestic violence a ‘two-way street’
One Nation leader criticised by advocates after telling women being abused: ‘don’t put up with it’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates...
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Dairy giant Lactalis to close Longwarry factory by 2027
Lactalis has announced it will close its dairy factory in Longwarry, in Gippsland, with a phased transition of production to other sites. Newsiline summar...
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Farm's delight after six white owlets found nesting
The fluffy birds are estimated to be between 40 to 50 days old. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the orig...
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Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by co-star after bitter dispute
Judge finds Wilson did not defame Charlotte MacInnes, lead actor in Pitch Perfect star’s directorial debut The Deb After a blistering dispute that spanned...
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Jewish community group details 'unprecedented' security needs
Police engagement failed to engender a sense of safety in Melbourne's Jewish community in the face of rising "vitriol", the antisemitism royal commission...
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Mum loses second son in car crash as driver granted bail
A 30-year-old charged with manslaughter has been released on bail following a crash that has left a Queensland mother childless 16 years after the death o...
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Millions of Australian customer details potentially exposed after Origin Energy hacked
The company said it was aware of an incident in which customer data may have been accessed by an unauthorised party. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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School employee charged with possessing child, animal abuse material
NSW Police raid a home in the state's far west, allegedly seizing devices containing child and animal abuse material. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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The phone alert that could reveal a hidden lifeline
Millions of phones will sound an emergency alert. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...
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Former Socceroo becomes first Australian footballer to share probable CTE diagnosis
There are growing calls for restrictions on football heading after Paul Wade revealed he likely has a neurodegenerative disease. Newsiline summarises this...
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Minister says Australian IS-linked 'Doctor Jihad' can 'rot' in Iraqi jail
Perth paediatrician Tareq Kamleh went to Syria to join the Islamic State group in 2015 and has, until now, been presumed dead. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Minister says Australian ISIS-linked 'Doctor Jihad' can rot in Iraqi jail
Perth paediatrician Tareq Kamleh went to Syria to join the Islamic State group in 2015 and has, until now, been presumed dead. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Grass 'skeletons' hint at 25,000-year-old Indigenous fire ritual in cave
Evidence of ancient burnt grasses unearthed in a Victorian cave on GunaiKurnai country suggest old ancestors used the cave for fire rituals during the Ice...
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Live: Judge to hand down decision in Rebel Wilson defamation case
Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson will soon hear the decision in the defamation case brought against her by the star of her directorial debut. Newsiline summar...
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Staying in a job for the health insurance? About 1 in 4 Americans do, a survey says
About 24% of U.S. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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A Week of Smoky Skies Across North America
Brown carbon, emitted by wildland fires and tracked over the span of a week in July 2026, worsened air quality in parts of the U.S. Newsiline summarises t...
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Bondi Beach terror attack witnesses granted anonymity over safety fears
Twenty witnesses in the Bondi Beach terror attack case have been granted anonymity, with a judge saying there is a "real risk" to their safety. Newsiline...
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Iran war: Fuel prices soar as hostilities continue
Brent North Sea crude, surpassed $95 (€83) per barrel for the first time in nearly six weeks. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle - All E...
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France passes law banning under-15s from social media
The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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'Bleak motorways' in Canberra's south to gain housing under draft plan
The plan is for mid-rise housing to be developed closest to transport stops and shopping centres, with high-rise development reserved for the Woden town c...
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How one of Iran's 'Axis' allies is threatening to widen the war
The Houthi rebels, described as one of Iran's "merchants of chaos", have threatened to widen the conflict in the Middle East by declaring a maritime block...
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Gates Foundation met with Epstein about 30 times, review finds
Bill Gates was aware of Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 sex offence conviction during their association, an external review of the Gates Foundation finds. Newsilin...