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Councils bar thirsty renewable energy zone from accessing town water
Rural NSW councils already under water restrictions are drawing a line in the sand regarding supplying water to Renewable Energy Zone projects. Newsiline...
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'Respected' 76yo pilot killed in plane crash built replica Spitfire himself
The friend of 76-year-old Malcolm Vivian, who died flying a light plane he built himself near Northam, describes his mate as a "very well-liked pilot" and...
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The highs and lows of Karl Stefanovic's 20 years with the Today show
Today show host Karl Stefanovic is reportedly leaving Channel Nine after a more than 20-year career at the network that was filled with highs and lows. Ne...
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Big battery boom means fewer transmission lines will be needed
Home batteries hit 600,000 as households play big role in energy transition, but building transmission projects remains "critical", according to the lates...
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Former Liberal leader Matthew Guy denies assaulting MP Moira Deeming
Mr Guy is considering legal advice to sue his party room colleague for defamation over the assault allegation, which is being investigated by Victoria Pol...
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Understanding of harmful algal blooms still murky, disaster survey finds
Most Australians remain uncertain about the cause of harmful algal blooms and are more worried about disasters such as bushfires and flooding. Newsiline s...
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Green back on happy hunting ground with chance to end golf-major drought
Australian Hannah Green is once again in sparkling form as she returns to the scene of her maiden major win in 2019 with hopes of ending ending her seven-...
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A deleted interview, TV fallout, and Hanson's job offer: Karl Stefanovic's turbulent 48 hours
His controversial interview with far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been taken offline, but the Karl Stefanovic show goes on. Newsiline summarises this...
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Teen found not guilty of plotting terror attack on Peter Dutton after court hears of ‘edgy joke’
Queensland boy, now aged 17, wrote of ‘autistic interest in bombs’ alongside notes speaking to his troubled state of mind, court told Follow our Australia...
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Brisbane Broncos warn of scam offering fake mascot auditions
A scam is circulating online falsely offering fans a chance to audition to be the Brisbane Broncos' mascot in exchange for payment. Newsiline summarises t...
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86-year-old great-grandmother loves to 'thrash her ute' doing burnouts
Lorraine "Nan" Tuckett loves nothing more than letting the back end of her ute slide and smelling the rubber burn. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
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Unemployment eases but trend rate hits four-year high
Australia's unemployment rate slipped to 4.4 per cent in May, down from 4.5 per cent in April, in seasonally adjusted terms. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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NSW opposition leader channels Eminem in budget reply
New South Wales opposition leader Kellie Sloane has channelled the American rapper Eminem in a budget reply that promised businesses a tax cut and Sydneys...
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Ghost nets transformed into art to highlight pollution's 'devastating' impact
Thousands of tonnes of ocean waste lands on Australia's shores every year. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to t...
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Taking the plunge in chilly winter water to tackle loneliness
Young people are turning to local community groups to get out of their comfort zones, make real connections and boost their wellbeing. Newsiline summarise...
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Victorian Liberal party in turmoil as MP denies colleague’s accusations of assault
Police confirm they are investigating as sources close to accused MP say he vehemently denies the allegations and is considering legal action Follow our A...
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Fortescue Metals Group hit with national sex discrimination class action
Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest's mining giant Fortescue has been slapped with a landmark class action alleging systemic sexual harassment, discrimination and tox...
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Senior firefighter claims boss labelled her 'an overly emotional woman'
A former senior Northern Territory firefighter has claimed the service's deputy chief labelled her "an overly emotional woman" in a complaint to the terri...
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Residents in regional Victoria hire security patrols over crime fears
About 20 residents in the Victorian city of Ballarat are paying a security company to patrol their streets as a "crime deterrent". Newsiline summarises th...
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Bleijie keeping key details on Visy site deal secret
The deputy premier remained tight-lipped on whether the site, purchased by the former Labor government, had been sold or given away as part of the deal. N...
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The World Cup's breakout stars aren't who you'd expect
Some of the most memorable World Cup moments are coming from off the pitch. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to...
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1 July changes: minimum wage rises, payday super, parental leave tweaks and everything else coming for 2026–27
New financial year will also see a tax cut, more anti-price-gouging measures and SMS sender ID changes designed to protect against scam texts Get our brea...
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Queensland teen acquitted of terror attack plan against Liberal Party members
During the trial, the prosecution alleged when he was 16, the teen planned and prepared to set off an improvised explosive device at a Queensland Labour D...
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Man accused of former partner's murder denied bail for second time
Jesse Wahlen Beale, 49, has been denied bail for a second time over the murder of his former partner Crystal Beale, whose body was found in the Brisbane R...
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Breaking: Animal cruelty charges laid a year on from piggery footage
A year after footage from the site was widely circulated the RSPCA has pressed animal cruelty charges against people connected to Andgar Piggery. Newsilin...
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Live: Strong earthquakes hit Venezuelan capital, 'high casualties' likely
Buildings and houses collapse after a magnitude-7.2 earthquake strikes west of Caracas, leading scientists to estimate "high casualties and extensive dama...
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What kind of culture does Pauline Hanson actually want? | Fiona Katauskas
When it comes to Karl Stefanovic, she’s open to ideas See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading... Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Buildings collapse in Caracas after powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela
US authorities said "casualties and extensive damage are probable". Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to the orig...
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Final 'ISIS bride' granted permit to return to Australia, Tony Burke says
The woman had been barred from the country due to national security concerns, but will now be allowed to return with her child. Newsiline summarises this...
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Breaking: Powerful, back-to-back earthquakes slam Venezuela
Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, local time, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
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As F1 heads to Austria the final result of Monaco goes to the courts
As F1 descends on the scenic Styrian Mountains for this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, two teams are in the process of reversing the result in Monaco. New...
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Olympian arrested at reflecting pool is Trump 'scapegoat', lawyer says
A lawyer for the Olympian arrested at Washington's reflecting pool says his client is a scapegoat who was targeted to distract Americans from the Trump ad...
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Remote community's decade-long wait for clean drinking water
Residents of Pandanus Park continue their near-daily 600-metre walk to access safe drinking water in a decade-long wait for a solution to dangerous nitrat...
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'This did bring us closer': Stokes speaks about nightclub incident
English cricket captain Ben Stokes speaks to media for the first time since he was banned from playing after an incident at a nightclub. Newsiline summari...
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Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall confirm plans to form new party
The teal independents have confirmed plans to form a new political party, Community Strong Australia, but are yet to convince any of their crossbench coll...
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Remote parents 'need to know what to teach' as lesson plans slashed
Families are angry over a decision to phase out "essential" resources for country kids who learn by distance education. Newsiline summarises this report f...