Illustration
Iran weekly briefing: Trump demands changes to peace plan
Donald Trump is reported to be amending a peace plan, which could fuel further delays in finding a final agreement. Newsiline summarises this report from...
Archive
Browse all published Newsiline story briefs in chronological order.
Illustration
Illustration
Roadside stalls are booming, with 45,000 members in one group alone
Nestled away in the Adelaide Hills are dozens of roadside stalls dedicated to local produce including baked goods and bouquets — and business is both boom...
Illustration
Shein, Kmart deny copying designs from Queensland retailer Sabo Skirt
Shein and Kmart have fired back at Sabo Skirt in an intellectual property dispute, claiming the designs they were accused of copying were substantially si...
Illustration
Police investigate Melbourne house fire that left one dead and another injured
A person has died in a house fire in Werribee and another person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
Illustration
Raped, humiliated, shamed: Women reveal Byron Bay's predatory 2000s culture
Rachel Kila has waived her right to anonymity to join dozens of others speaking out about the experiences of young girls in Byron Bay in the early 2000s,...
Illustration
When Lisa was diagnosed with dementia in her 40s, her partner Luke had to 'beg' for support
Younger-onset dementia is rare but can occur when some are still looking after children and accessing government support can be difficult. Newsiline summa...
Illustration
Melbourne Fringe board rejects artists' request for 'fair cut'
An open letter to festival organisers that attracted almost 600 signatures asked them to "give artists a fair cut", with specific requests to change the w...
Illustration
Brazil authorities investigate two possible Ebola cases as outbreak grows
The true reach of the Ebola outbreak in central Africa could be much wider than the official figures published by central African authorities, the World H...
Illustration
Two questions still hang above the now decaying federal budget
Why has Labor decided to spend the political capital of a 50-seat majority on a minor change to capital gains tax on businesses? Newsiline summarises this...
Illustration
Liberals grapple with age, gender problems in new party paper
The Liberal Party has quietly published a paper that floats offering a cut price $10 digital membership to join the party, in an effort to offset its decl...
Illustration
Australian housing market stalls in May
Australia's housing market continues to lose momentum, with national home values flatlining in May as higher interest rates, weak confidence and proposed...
Illustration
Cops bashed Brad, broke his ribs, then charged him with assault
After fracturing about a dozen of a man's ribs and puncturing his lung, police officers discussed how to explain what happened to him. Newsiline summarise...
Illustration
Virgin customers have one month to use COVID travel credits
The airline had more than $90 million in unspent travel credits on its books earlier this year. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia a...
Illustration
Dozens killed by blast in rebel-held Myanmar village
Authorities say the blast was likely caused by explosives used for mining that had been stored in a warehouse. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC N...
Illustration
Australia the 'perfect' target for new Islamist terror network
Australia would be the "perfect" target for a fledgling Islamist terror network that has carried out antisemitic attacks in Europe, the UK and Canada, exp...
Illustration
Family lawyers say there has been an uptick in 'prenup' interest
Binding financial agreements take time and money to obtain. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original pub...
Illustration
Ian Thorpe's mythic rise from boy to hero had an ironic twist
Ian Thorpe become a global star as a teenager, attracting both opportunities and scrutiny. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and li...
Illustration
Quiz: Will you be crowned the history champ this week?
Who took the first five-wicket haul in one-day cricket? Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publish...
Illustration
Beast review – down-and-out MMA fighter film is predictable but still lands punches
Directed by Tyler Atkins and co-written by Russell Crowe, this Australian feature follows a familiar playbook – but you’ll find yourself surprisingly inve...
Illustration
June Oscar on family, history and the need for courage to keep the dream of reconciliation alive
The former social justice commissioner was 53 when she first spoke to her half-brother and began healing her divided family. Newsiline summarises this rep...
Illustration
Students would save $3bn over a decade if Labor changed Hecs indexation date by five months
Exclusive: Costings commissioned by independent MP Monique Ryan show possible savings for university graduates, as Hecs debts increase by $1bn on Monday G...
Illustration
Australian home prices fall as experts predict slump could last a year and cut values by 10%
Buyers abandon auctions and Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra median house prices end May lower than they were at the end of 2025 Get our breaking news email...
Illustration
State-owned land is Luke Quinn’s final refuge from council patrols — but soon even that meagre safety could disappear
Expansion of Gold Coast homeless patrols to lock vulnerable in ‘monstrous catch-22’, advocates fear Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news po...
Illustration
Gas usage has peaked and is now in structural decline across Australia, report says
Grattan Institute calls on Labor to set policies that will further reduce the use of gas in order to meet net zero targets Sign up for climate and environ...
Illustration
Why is Tony Abbott back? – podcast
Former prime minister Tony Abbott didn’t exactly disappear from the limelight after he lost his seat in the ‘teal’ wave of 2019, but his new role as Liber...
Illustration
Young Australians reject budget as One Nation popularity climbs further
Labor's federal budget is falling flat with its target demographic as millennials say they'd rather vote for One Nation than Labor or the Greens, accordin...
Illustration
Israeli troops seize castle in deepest incursion into Lebanon in 26 years
Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon, in their deepest incursion into the country in...
Illustration
Horses bolt through Rome after police officer sets off fireworks
Fireworks set off without permission by a police officer during a rehearsal for Italy's Republic Day parade startled dozens of horses, sending them boltin...
Illustration
English Green party leader Zack Polanski tells Australian colleagues to ‘connect with anger’ to counter rightwing populism
Australian Greens should ‘take on’ Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, Polanski tells Victorian conference, just as he took on Nigel Farage’s Reform UK Get our b...
Illustration
Devastating storm set to move across Australia after leaving thousands in WA without power
The powerful weather event is being described as a "once in five-year" storm and is bringing winds of up to 125kph. Newsiline summarises this report from...
Illustration
Israeli forces push further into Lebanon, capturing strategic mountain castle
The capture of the castle marks a major gain for Israel since the latest Israel-Hezbollah war began in early March. Newsiline summarises this report from...
Illustration
Government declines to protect Indigenous sacred site to be bulldozed for Brisbane Olympic stadium
Environment minister Murray Watt decides against emergency declaration to halt construction but does not rule out ‘longer term protections’ Get our breaki...
Illustration
Applications to protect Victoria Park rejected ahead of construction of Olympic stadium
The federal government has rejected two applications for protection of Brisbane's Victoria Park ahead of construction on the Olympic stadium beginning tom...
Illustration
Divers at Laos cave to continue search for two men thought to trapped further down
The remaining four men from a group of five were freed from the flooded cave on Saturday evening, in extraordinary and emotional scenes, as search efforts...
Illustration
Socceroos suffer 1-0 defeat against Mexico in pre-World Cup friendly
Mexico completely dominated Australia in the opening half of the FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up match. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Austral...
Illustration
Why tonight's full moon will be a rare occurrence
If you look up to the full moon at sunset this evening, you may notice it looks ever so slightly smaller than usual. Newsiline summarises this report from...