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Government vows crackdown on sale of NDIS shell companies
The federal government says it is moving to crack down on the growing trade in "off-the-shelf" NDIS providers. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC N...
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The show must go on: musical theatre cancellations lead to industry calls for urgent government help
In the space of a week, two major musicals, Waitress and Beetlejuice, and a $20m opera were forced to cancel shows amid skyrocketing costs, putting hundre...
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Health minister stops short of requesting coronial inquest into baby's death
WA's health minister says she would support a coronial inquest into the death of an eight-month-old girl at Kalgoorlie Health Campus, but says it is a dec...
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Allan government under pressure amid latest Big Build corruption allegations
The Victorian premier has backed her government's response to corruption in the construction industry, despite criticism from across politics and integrit...
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Queensland premier confirms children in state care have slept in government offices
David Crisafulli was briefed after the Together Union acknowledged over the weekend it was aware of reports of children sleeping in child safety offices....
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Qld government dumps plan to turn gold mine into pumped hydro
A $6 billion dollar project to rehabilitate a gold mine and turn it into a pumped hydro power station has been dumped by the Queensland government. Newsil...
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Morning Mail: One Nation election finances face scrutiny, Trump’s new Iran threats, why your super already invests in AI
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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Calls for fatigue policy review after 'loved' Tasmanian doctor dies in car crash
Doctors are calling for Tasmania's Department of Health to examine its fatigue management policies after a doctor died on the state's roads. Newsiline sum...
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Pauline Hanson’s One Nation withdrew more than $800,000 of election spending claims after AEC inquiries
The Australian Electoral Commission is examining if party breached laws in its $6m public funding claim after the last election, documents show Get our br...
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Parliament has been getting frosty as winter closes in – but Labor may make one more gamble before the break
As Labor pushes on with reforms, the Coalition must decide whether to join in the parliamentary deal-making Get our breaking news email, free app or daily...
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Has hating the UK prime minister become a 'cultural phenomenon'?
It took only a month after coming to office for Keir Starmer's popularity to begin plummeting. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia an...
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Is the Northern Territory a ‘mini Trump-style government’?
The CLP’s ‘tough on crime’, pro-development agenda brings sweeping changes, which advocates say cut the NT’s most vulnerable out of the conversation Get o...
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Volunteers say hotline told them to collect dead bird against government advice
South Australian citizen scientists say they called the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline to report a dead sea bird and were given advice that contradicts...
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A speeding shadow minister puts the brakes on NT Labor’s rebuild
Revelations about an NT shadow minister’s dicey driving history — and the Opposition Leader's failure to disclose it — come as another blow to NT Labor. N...
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Tony Popovic hits back at discussions about his World Cup selections
When the Socceroos team to face Paraguay was named, there were a record six changes from the side that lost to the USA. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Park to protect 12,000 koalas to go ahead via contentious carbon credit deal by Albanese government
Minns government waiting on federal approval of carbon credit scheme before proceeding with long-awaited great koala national park Follow our Australia ne...
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'Insurance policy' hoping to protect quolls if bird flu arrives in ACT
A population of endangered eastern quolls is being protected by a sanctuary in Canberra, but the threat of bird flu could mean that protection does not go...
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South Australia's First Nations Voice to Parliament reforms revealed
South Australia's First Nations Voice to Parliament reforms are being revealed. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers...
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Essendon announces selection panel to pick next AFL coach
Essendon has opted to go in-house with the panel that will decide whether James Hird returns as its AFL senior coach. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Quick hits: Selection shocks shine as kids skip school to watch Socceroos progress
Tony Popovic gives Socceroos fans what they wanted, fan sites overflow as a "headache" epidemic sweeps schools, and Australia avoids the most nervous of w...
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NT government sticks to hardline school policies despite attendance slipping
Just over half of all Aboriginal students in the NT are showing up for school, despite millions being spent on truancy policies. Newsiline summarises this...
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Farmers claim partial victory after government backflips on gas
Farmers are claiming a partial victory after the Queensland government backed down on controversial changes to gas mining approvals above a vital undergro...
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Man accused of 'offensive' graffiti spree bailed to live with church minister
A 72-year-old man arrested over dozens of alleged graffiti and malicious damage offences in Sydney's inner west has been granted bail, after a judge expre...
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SA council elections delayed amid review into March poll
The state government has passed legislation to delay South Australia's council elections until April 2027, after the Electoral Commission raised "very ser...
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NT outlaw bikie gang president sentenced to 10 years in prison
Secretly taped phone calls have captured the former president of the Mongols bikie gang's Northern Territory chapter discussing interstate drug deals whil...
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Former Liberal vice-president Teena McQueen dies after short illness
Teena McQueen, who served as the federal Liberal Party vice-president from 2017 to 2023, died on Wednesday after a battle with a short but severe medical...
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Former Liberal vice-president Teena McQueen dies from illness weeks after defecting to One Nation
Tony Abbott says he has lost a good friend as NSW opposition leader pays tribute to ‘force of nature’ The former Liberal heavyweight Teena McQueen is bein...
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Qld water minister calls on major water retailer to abandon price hikes
South east Queensland households will face a higher price hike on their water and sewerage bills next year. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Minister denies housing price slump is being driven by property tax changes
Clare O'Neil has acknowledged that the property market is undergoing a correction, but says the government's proposed tax changes are not the sole cause....
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Government department apologises for accidentally underpaying staff
A Tasmanian government department will rectify the underpayment of more than 900 current and former staff members because it misunderstood the award. News...
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Senior Albanese minister clashes with Pocock over top-secret AI copyright claim
Federal politician David Pocock has clashed with a senior Albanese government minister over a whistleblower claim that federal cabinet is considering plan...
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Quick hits: Wild weather, Messi magic and Merlin meets the president
Some wild weather brings the World Cup to a standstill, but not before Lionel Messi lights it up to rewrite the record books. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Cost-of-living sweeteners centrepiece of NSW's pre-election budget
The state government has unveiled the 2026/27 NSW budget, part of which includes a transport affordability package amid high fuel prices. Newsiline summar...
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Government responses inadequate two months on from Kumanjayi Little Baby
Eight weeks on from the alleged murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby, Alice Springs community leaders are calling for an audit to determine why federal and ter...
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Breaking: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will resign
Sir Keir Starmer says he will resign as prime minister of the United Kingdom. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers t...
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UK prime minister Keir Starmer announces resignation following months of party pressure
The UK prime minister said he would do everything in his power to ensure an orderly transition of power. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Au...