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Live: Joyce says One Nation doesn't support White Australia policy
Barnaby Joyce says his party doesn't support the White Australia policy after Pauline Hanson blamed the end of the policy for Australia's migration issues...
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Residents fear for liveability as government confirms reduced block sizes
The Northern Territory government is planning to reduce the minimum block size in low-density suburbs from 800 to 450 square metres, sparking concern from...
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Government use of automated AI decision-making to be curbed under new Australian rules
New national plan accompanied by Labor push for digital duty of care legislation Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The use of AI...
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Rules to tighten on AI use in decision-making by government departments
Agencies like Centrelink and Services Australia will have to follow a framework to ensure decision-making is "fair and accurate" if they use AI. Newsiline...
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Some of WA's key policies are up in the air with minister's resignation
Residents in WA's north have been left with a slew of unanswered questions relating to crime and justice in the wake of long-serving WA government ministe...
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New energy scheme adding to bills, SA government admits
A new SA government energy scheme set to collect almost $44 million from electricity users this financial year has been described by a critic as a "hidden...
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PM releases government's response to Islamophobia report
The Albanese government's long-awaited response to its special envoy's report on Islamophobia has rejected calls for an overhaul of counter-terror laws. N...
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'Unethical': Minister admits big tech firms use Aussie content without artists' permission
Australian artists have already had their music taken to train overseas AI models without payment or consent. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC Ne...
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Moira Deeming disendorsed as Victorian Liberal party candidate for upcoming state election
The party’s state executive decided MP’s fate after she withdrew her legal action against the party earlier this week Get our breaking news email, free ap...
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Afternoon Update: Hanson laments end of White Australia policy; charges expected over Laos methanol deaths; and an unlikely foosball champ
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...
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Amid sinking popularity, Trump moves election desperation to 'DEFCON 5'
Using a prime-time address to the nation to repeat long-debunked claims about the 2020 election defeat is a desperate and unusual move. Newsiline summaris...
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Government expected to rebuff key recommendations to tackle Islamophobia
It’s taken ten months for the government to respond to the report handed down by the special envoy to combat Islamophobia. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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'Shocking vulnerabilities': Trump makes sweeping claims China meddled in US elections
The US president made broad election security claims, laying groundwork for the federal government to take action. Newsiline summarises this report from S...
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Trump uses address to allege Chinese election influence effort
US President Donald Trump uses a presidential speech to accuse China of improperly trying to influence the 2020 election and stop him from winning the pre...
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Pauline Hanson laments end of White Australia policy and talks up daughter’s leadership potential
Appearing on a podcast with the far-right UK activist who goes by the name Tommy Robinson, Hanson makes evidence-free claims about migrants Follow our Aus...
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Government reviews mental health care of man accused of killing Sydney dad
Corum Ash was released from a mental health hospital months before he allegedly went on to kill a 74-year-old Sydney father of six. Newsiline summarises t...
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Live: Trump prime-time address expected to cover election denial claims
US President Donald Trump is set to give a prime-time national address about newly declassified intelligence on investigations into elections. Newsiline s...
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Hanson blames migration issues on end of White Australia policy
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has blamed the end of the White Australia policy for migration issues in the country during a controversial podcast appea...
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Victorian government tries to head off teacher strike with new offer
The government says its new offer amounts to a 28.3 per cent pay increase for teachers, principals and support staff over the next four years. Newsiline s...
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Australia news live: Telstra CEO to face parliamentary inquiry over mobile outage
Vicki Brady due to appear at inquiry over mobile outage last week. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the o...
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Trump's teleprompter operator suspended over bets on president's speeches
US President Donald Trump's longtime technician allegedly made over $142,000 by placing bets on what Donald Trump would say in speeches. Newsiline summari...
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Protesters criticise Zelenskyy after Ukrainian defence minister's sacking
A dispute between the now former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov and Kyiv's top general is spilling into public, after Volodymyr Zelenskyy orders a seco...
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NT government slammed over no-show to federal racism inquiry
A national inquiry into racism against First Nations people, launched after an alleged terror attack in Perth, has heard allegations of systemic racism in...
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Wallabies coach gambles at selection table in Test farewell
Outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is rolling the dice in his final Test in charge, relegating one of his key players to the bench for the clash with It...
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ACT minister reassures NSW patients after one claims care was denied
ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith says a misunderstanding led a NSW patient to believe they had been denied healthcare in Canberra because they liv...
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Ex-NSW Liberal minister says impacts of misconduct claims 'disgraceful'
Former NSW Liberal government minister John Sidoti says the impacts of allegations of misconduct while in public office have been "disgraceful" and "horri...
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Breaking: Tim Mander reinstated as Qld Olympics minister after AFP probe
Mr Mander stood aside from cabinet after he was referred to police by the Australian Electoral Commission in May. Newsiline summarises this report from AB...
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Live: Minister accuses Coalition of being 'juvenile' for AI office criticism
Tim Ayres has accused the Coalition of being "juvenile" for criticising the establishment of an Office of AI in the prime minister's department. Newsiline...
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Albanese’s AI plan is admirable – but will face tech giants more powerful than most national governments
Challenges of regulating social media or stopping hate speech show these firms can set their own terms and prices for countries like Australia Get our bre...
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Zempilas declares any Labor loss in WA by-election 'a win for Liberals'
WA's Liberal leader says "there is no white flag being waved" in the upcoming Secret Harbour by-election, while indicating any result other than Labor ret...
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Minister breaks ranks with Victorian premier by calling for explanation for alleged wrongdoing on project
Melissa Horne describes allegations of improper government interference on a hospital project as ‘alarming’, after Jacinta Allan said report was wrong Fol...
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Parklands chop won't stop despite petition triggering parliamentary inquiry
Acting Premier Kyam Maher says works for the golf course redevelopment and MotoGP will continue despite a petition attracting 13,500 signatures. Newsiline...
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Police minister says Qld schools 'overwhelmingly safe' after two stabbings
Two students were allegedly stabbed in separate instances this week. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the ori...
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Tasmanian government proposes buying Boag's Brewery site
The Tasmanian government wants to buy Launceston's Boags Brewery site after weeks of uncertainty for staff. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Live: More people will take up smoking if tobacco excise is reduced, minister says
Clare O'Neil says reducing the tobacco excise to address the rising take-up of illicit tobacco will not help Australians give up smoking. Newsiline summar...
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Minister demands answers from authority following corruption allegations
Victorian senior minister Melissa Horne says new allegations about union influence on state construction sites are "alarming", writing to the infrastructu...