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Police investigating punch during country footy game
The Kojonup-Bridgetown game was marred by the on-field hit, which left a player unconscious and sparked a police inquiry. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Protesters mount High Court challenge over Queensland hate speech laws
The phrases "from the river to the sea" and "globalise the intifada" were deemed antisemitic by the government and outlawed when used to menace or offend...
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British YouTuber Yung Filly describes night he met fan in Australian nightclub before allegedly raping her
Performer on trial on six charges of sexually penetrating a 20-year-old woman without consent A British YouTuber and musician accused of violently raping...
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Man fined $31k after botched smuggling attempt kills 55 reptiles
A New South Wales man has been given a significant fine after attempting to export 65 wild reptiles out of WA estimated to be worth up to $1.3 million. Ne...
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Live: Australia's much-hyped sprint stars hit the track in 100m heats
It's day four of the Commonwealth Games and that means the athletics program starts, marking the first of three days that feature swimming as well as trac...
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Canberra woman avoids jail over fatal crash while unable to properly see road
A woman who fatally struck a motorcyclist after driving into oncoming traffic has been spared jail, with a judge finding imprisonment would "pile trauma u...
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'Hear the boys crying': Men abused by Christian Brothers reveal fresh horrors
As victims of child sexual abuse at the hands of Christian Brothers await compensation, they accuse those involved of stalling on payouts and abusing them...
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Ousted committee to be reinstated under National Trust of SA deal
The National Trust of South Australia says a deal has been struck to end an ongoing dispute with one of its regional branches, allowing popular historical...
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NSW police deputy commissioner says letting Jewish security group carry guns could be seen as ‘favouritism’
The royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion is this week examining security arrangements for the Jewish community Get our breaking news ema...
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Woman's housemate and frequent visitor plead not guilty to her murder
Two men accused of killing a woman whose burnt remains were found near a remote 4WD track in a Sunshine Coast forest have pleaded guilty to interfering wi...
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Man in court charged with murdering partner in Melbourne's south-east
Jorden Turney has wiped away tears as he faced court charged over the death of a woman in Clyde North on Sunday. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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Afternoon Update: Jacinta Allan faces leadership spill; Pauline Hanson loses court bid; and AusAlert blares nationwide
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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From eggs to seafood to spices and spirits, testing reveals truth behind labels
A Four Corners investigation has uncovered products whose labels did not match independent scientific testing, raising serious questions about the integri...
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Snowy 2.0 worker ordered to use broken drill that hit him, court hears
A major contractor on the multi-billion-dollar Snowy Hydro project is facing allegations it exposed two tunnelling workers to the risk of death or serious...
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Child rapist jailed over 'persistent attempts' to groom and abuse 12yo boy
West Australian man Jeffrey Lawrence Oreo has been jailed after trying to abuse a 12-year-old in Broome and possessing 1,800 child exploitation videos and...
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Max King's season is over after first AFL game in two years
Max King's horror luck has continued, with the St Kilda spearhead ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury in his first AFL...
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Protesters launch high court challenge to Queensland ban on ‘from the river to the sea’
Exclusive: Lawsuit filed on behalf of seven protesters alleges ban amounts to ‘a direct, content-based restriction’ on speech, effectively targeting pro-P...
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For a few seconds, AusAlert blared around parks, libraries and cinemas – but some didn’t get the alert at all
Federal government touts emergency warning alert test as a success and says no approach works 100% of the time A blaring emergency warning alert Australia...
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Father faces court hearing for alleged murder of wife and baby
Matthew James Cox is charged with murdering his wife Tayla Black, 30, and their 11-week-old daughter Murphy in August 2023. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Paddleboarder who rescued woman from Coogee shark attack wins world title in record time
Charlie Verco, who rescued Leah Stewart in June, is ‘stoked’ to claim his fourth championship in Hawaii The Australian paddleboarder Charlie Verco has cla...
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Senior politicians supported young NSW Liberal power brokers trying to shift party to right, corruption watchdog hears
So-called ‘Reformers’ hosted recruitment functions with speakers including Tony Abbott and Alan Jones Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updat...
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Advocates say changes to drug driving laws will impact medicinal cannabis users
Australia's leading alcohol and other drug prevention organisation has warned the changes would negatively impact people using legal medicinal cannabis pr...
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Police, SES search underway in SA coastal town
Emergency services have begun a search near Port MacDonnell on SA's South East coast. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links r...
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Who is Ben Carroll, the man who wants to be Victoria’s next premier?
Carroll, who has confirmed he will make a leadership challenge, was elected to parliament in 2012 and says he has always been ambitious In 2023, when then...
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Seven suspected new bird flu cases are ‘evidence of spread’ into Australian wildlife, experts warn
BirdLife Australia says discoveries of sick and dead local seabirds in South Australia show outbreak is ‘taking hold’ Follow our Australia news live blog...
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Man jailed for at least 17 years over murder during failed drug robbery
Mark Peckham, 39, has been sentenced for murdering George Kirk at a Dubbo home while looking for drugs. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aus...
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Family of Indigenous man who died in custody launch legal action over decision not to charge police
Kumanjayi White died after being restrained by plain-clothes police in the lolly aisle of an Alice Springs supermarket •Warning: This article contains ref...
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Disgruntled Tiger Doueihi expected to return to training
Adam Doueihi is expected to resume training with Wests Tigers on Tuesday after the playmaker underwent crisis talks with coach Benji Marshall and club off...
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Five tasty pastas to snuggle up with
Winter brings a special kind of craving for comforting, carb-loaded dinners. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to...
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Runaway train in Hunter Valley 'worst-case scenario' for rail safety
Experts say the escape of a fully laden coal train which rolled downhill through the NSW Hunter Valley with no-one on board was a "worst-case scenario" fo...
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How Victorian Labor's leadership challenge could play out
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's leadership is on a knife's edge, with Labor MPs moving to replace her in spill tomorrow. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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Yung Filly tells rape trial 'vibes were good' between him and alleged victim
UK social media celebrity and rapper Yung Filly says the "vibes were good" between himself and a young fan he is accused of raping and violently assaultin...
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'The diggers have arrived': Works begin at Hobart's $1.13b stadium site
Earthworks are underway for Hobart's new $1.13 billion stadium, as the developer defends its decision to allow a company facing criminal charges to remain...
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Public funeral for allegedly murdered teen Layla Jeffery
Layla Jeffery's funeral will be held in Donald on the same day a 16-year-old boy will face court charged with her murder. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Pauline Hanson loses bid to overturn Mehreen Faruqi racial discrimination finding
Judges find in Faruqi’s favour after One Nation leader launched an appeal against judgement she had breached Racial Discrimination Act A court has upheld...
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Seawall ruling may set erosion precedent for NSW beaches
Beachside residents at The Entrance North can start building their own seawall after a court ruling that may set a precedent for the entire NSW coastline....