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Melbourne Royal Show cancels poultry exhibits due to H5 bird flu spread
The decision follows a state government announcement that Phillip Island's wild population of little penguins will be vaccinated against the disease. News...
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Bali ferry catches fire in rough seas off Lombok
Emergency crews are working to rescue passengers from the vessel that caught fire on Wednesday morning. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aus...
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NSW Liberal faction's 'filthy schools money' text a 'stupid joke', ICAC hears
A former NSW Liberal Party operative has told the state's corruption watchdog a text he sent referring to handing over "filthy schools money" was a "stupi...
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Community groups' 'vital' disaster recovery work undervalued, report finds
A new Western Sydney University report finds grassroots organisations are often the first and last responders, but often face burnout. Newsiline summarise...
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Australia's largest aluminium smelter expected to get emergency bailout
The prime minister and NSW premier are expected to announce a bailout for the country's largest aluminium smelter tomorrow. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Drug importer who used forged documents to flee rehab jailed
Drug importer-turned fugitive Hussein Chamas is jailed for trafficking and absconding from a NSW rehabilitation facility before trying to flee Australia....
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SafeWork SA investigates fatal workplace incident in Adelaide Hills
South Australia's safety watchdog is investigating the death of a person involved in a "serious workplace incident" in the Adelaide Hills. Newsiline summa...
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Massive bailout for Australia’s largest aluminium smelter expected to be announced by PM and NSW premier
Rio Tinto said in December it may cease operations at the Tomago aluminium smelter at the end of its current electricity supply contract Follow our Austra...
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Only one man around to feel 4.7 magnitude earthquake in remote Australia
A worker at WA's Cocklebiddy Roadhouse is shaken awake by a magnitude-4.7 earthquake in the early hours of Wednesday. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Tony Abbott sent in to woo back lost Liberals in hotly contested seat
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has headed to the NSW South Coast to rally disaffected Liberals as senior local party figures concede they need to rebui...
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'Nowhere to hide' for Australia's under-fire batters against Bangladesh
Former Test opener Ed Cowan says this two-Test series against Bangladesh could be make-or-break for some players, as the team looks ahead to a stacked 12-...
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Criminal neglect charges dropped against NDIS provider's directors over client's death
Criminal neglect offences have been dropped against the directors of a former NDIS provider Integrity Care charged over the death of their client Ann Mari...
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Liberals pour cold water on Bragg's migration comments
In a wideranging speech to the National Press Club, Andrew Bragg accuses the Morrison government of "madness" and says the major political parties have "b...
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For One Night Only, guests in Sydney mixed with Callum Turner, Will Gluck
Callum Turner and Will Gluck walked the red carpet at the Sydney premiere of One Night Only, as invited guests took a break from the census for the specia...
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Kumanjayi White family's lawyer alleges double standard over MP case
The lawyer representing Kumanjayi White's family claims the Northern Territory Director of Public Prosecutions' (NT DPP) decision to hand the case of a La...
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Phillip Island penguins to be vaccinated for bird flu
The targeted vaccination of 5,000 penguins is claimed to be the largest wild bird vaccination program undertaken globally. Newsiline summarises this repor...
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'Right to privacy': Scott speaks as Geelong concussion saga continues
Chris Scott says he understands there is a "savage" desire for information around the Jake Kolodjashnij concussion contract. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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One Nation candidate says gay people have a mental illness
A One Nation candidate in WA has described gay people as having a mental illness in an offensive new video posted onto social media. Newsiline summarises...
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Furor over Albanese's melons joke could force Japan into drama it wanted to avoid
For a month the Japanese government has studiously remained quiet on Anthony Albanese's melons "joke". Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aust...
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Mates make historic flight in hot air balloon over Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre
A hot air balloon flight over Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre made history over the weekend, narrowly avoiding wild weather. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
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Bondi shooting hero Ahmed al Ahmed cleared of assault charges
Ahmed, who maintains his innocence, was accused of putting his father in a headlock in March The man who disarmed one of the gunmen allegedly responsible...
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Colombian quake toll rises as locals rally recovery efforts
The death toll from Monday's quake continues to rise, as rescue teams race against time to find survivors under the rubble. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon survives another confidence vote
The announcement comes after an "urgent" National Party caucus meeting was held on Wednesday morning in Wellington. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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A ‘body’ found in a suitcase was actually a sex doll. How did NSW police get it so wrong?
Officers – correctly – may not have fully unzipped the bag containing the lifelike doll to avoid destroying evidence, one expert says Follow our Australia...
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Search for infant at Port MacDonnell wraps up, as police call for end to 'rubbish' chatter
Police have ended the search for a three-month-old's body, and have called on the community to stop speculating about the tragedy. Newsiline summarises th...
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Breaking: Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed's charges dropped
Police have dropped all charges against Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed, after previously accusing him of assaulting and intimidating his father....
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Zoo's attempted reunion between baby chimp and mum ends in aggression
Baby Cassie has been cared for by zookeepers since her mother dropped her hours after birth. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and...
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Biography of 'phenomenal' Australian photographer wins major $25,000 prize
Curator, critic and writer Helen Ennis has won the 2026 National Biography Award for her landmark work, Max Dupain: A Portrait. Newsiline summarises this...
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Melon-gate was a non-issue in Japan. How did it get elevated to a crisis in Australia? | Malcolm Farr
Anthony Albanese’s comments about melons given to him by Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi continue to make headlines weeks after they were made Foll...
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Solicitor accused of manufacturing illegal 3D-printed firearms
A 32-year-old solicitor from north-west NSW has been charged with 16 offences, including manufacturing prohibited firearms. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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CIT CEO Margot McNeill awarded about $445,000 upon resignation
Margot McNeill announced her resignation yesterday after months of controversy surrounding her recruitment as chief executive at the Canberra Institute of...
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Everything you need to know as Australia hosts Bangladesh in the Top End
Winter cricket gets underway in the Top End this week as Australia welcomes Bangladesh to Darwin and Mackay for a two-Test series. Newsiline summarises th...
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'Rude to say no': All Blacks icon performs solo haka against current team
After 103 matches in All Blacks colours, Ma'a Nonu faces his old teammates and decides to return serve during the pre-match haka. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Male redback's bizarre death somersault during sex is in its genes
Male redback spiders somersault onto the female's fangs while mating and are killed. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links re...
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Male redback spiders invite cannibalism through a ‘self-sacrificial somersault’ during sex – but why?
New research sheds light on the genetic basis of the venomous insect’s ‘weird mating behaviour’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get...
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History beckons for Phil Sami after the hard life of a Gold Coast hero
Phil Sami has spent his career giving his all for a cause that seems to always be starting over, but in his final days on the Gold Coast the Titans flyer...