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Hopes pinned on promising sequel to prevent a Whyalla wipeout
"We've seen this movie before" is a phrase that sums up the way many people feel about the Whyalla steelworks' financial predicament but the community is...
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The simple, ordinary joy of Kylie Minogue
In the end, a woman who's had wins and losses, terrors and triumphs, and who regularly goes back to stay with family in suburban Melbourne, has become a m...
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Big-wave surfing 'pioneer', 43, dies at remote NSW break, doing what he loved
Tributes mount for Nathan Bartlett, who chased epic waves around the world but died at a rugged spot near Jervis Bay, not far from where he grew up, on We...
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De Minaur and Djokovic bundled out of French Open leaving draw wide open
Seeded stars continue to tumble at Roland-Garros as both Alex de Minaur and Novak Djokovic's campaigns end in the third round. Newsiline summarises this r...
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How IVF could spell doom for feral rabbits
Scientists are using rabbit IVF and gene-editing technology to crash Australia's feral rabbit population by spreading infertility through female rabbits....
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David Szalay wonders whether AI could write hockey smut
The Booker Prize winner sat down at the Sydney Writers' Festival to ponder the threat of AI to fiction, share some recommendations and consider whether hi...
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Australian frontman for offshore shell companies faces extradition to US
A Queensland jetski salesman who helped set up offshore shell companies embroiled in scandals involving Mexican drug cartels and North Korean arms dealers...
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'Perfect storm' for corruption: IOC petition targets Brisbane's 2032 Olympic stadium plan
Opponents of Brisbane's centrepiece Olympic stadium take their concerns directly to the IOC's headquarters in Switzerland as a critical deadline looms. Ne...
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Motel owners say Booking.com has a stranglehold on their businesses
Booking.com is being sued in Europe, and consumer advocates think Aussie travellers might also have a claim. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC New...
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Former mayor's lawyer describes private prosecution as 'nightmare'
A private prosecution launched by a businessman in Victoria's Hepburn Shire has been described as a "nightmare" by a lawyer defending one of two local gov...
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Mount Isa mum calls for more support after birth of premature twins
Mount Isa mother Kristen Curd spent four months in Townsville after giving birth to premature twin boys, and says the hardest part began when they finally...
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Helping 'big personality' marsupial recover after bushfires left them homeless
Artificial habitats are giving the Kangaroo Island dunnart a chance at recovery, after bushfires left them largely homeless. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Bullying, racism, homophobia met with silence in grassroots footy
The ABC has spoken to several families who say they have been failed by the AFL Integrity Unit following bullying, racism and harassment. Newsiline summar...
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'His left side was missing:' How teen survived horrific shark attack
Fourteen-year-old Sam Nai survived a devastating shark attack with a desperate swim for survival, followed by 20 surgeries to reconstruct his abdomen. New...
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Ski resorts remain optimistic despite forecast for warmer winter
Alpine business owners and resort managers say they are not overly concerned about a warmer winter forecast, with preparations underway for the 2026 ski s...
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Australians are watching scrutiny of the Bondi attack through a keyhole
For now, Australians seeking to understand any intelligence gaps, failures, missed warnings and government failings before the Bondi massacre are expected...
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ABC 50/50 quiz: Test your knowledge of John Farnham, 60s pop and where to live on the Moon
Each question in the ABC 50/50 quiz has only two options: one is right; the other is wrong. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and l...
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The nine books our critics couldn't put down in May
Sweet teen love, gay football stars, alien abductions and a murderous PhD student bent on revenge — this month's best new releases have it all. Newsiline...
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Canadian man accused of selling chemical online admits aiding suicide
In 2023, Interpol alerted Australian police that packages sold by the man, which contained a lethal substance, were sent to Australia, prompting authoriti...
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Second wave of South Australia’s toxic algal bloom could be imminent, scientist warns
Algae levels have skyrocketed near tip of Eyre Peninsula and could spread in colder months ahead, oceanographer says Get our breaking news email, free app...
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Damaged, deserted, dilapidated … what comes next for the Great Barrier Reef island resorts lying in ruins?
Rather than dreaming of restoring past glory, some are advocating for a future with a lighter footprint. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardia...
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Back to Back Barries: Is Labor in trouble over tax? - podcast
Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy examine the government’s struggle to sell its ambitious tax changes as the legislation hit parliament this week. Newsiline s...
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Spin city: Melbourne loves records – but is it really the vinyl capital of the world?
From a vinyl-focused music exhibition to beloved record stores, ‘listening bars’ and clubs, the Victorian capital’s fondness for wax reverberates in every...
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Can the second coming of Tony Abbott resurrect the Liberal party? Or is it another step towards ‘self-destruction’
Angus Taylor believes the former PM is uniquely placed to help the party as its new president, but some fear he will render it even more unelectable Get o...
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A childcare worker was asked to take baby Lily home for the weekend after a court protection order last year. She’s still there
Exclusive: Sofie is devoted to the baby who was removed from her family, but she and advocates say the situation speaks to a desperate crisis in Victoria’...
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When was the last time you just hung out with a friend? (And I don’t mean a dinner booked two months in advance) | Brigid Delaney
Long, unstructured hangouts are increasingly rare – and some young people aren’t experiencing them A few years ago I had one unexpected, glorious day with...
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Labor promised to do something serious about corruption. Now they’ve got a second chance
Paul Brereton’s appearance before a Senate inquiry illustrated why public confidence in the national anti-corruption agency is in the toilet – and what no...
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Eight students arrested over deadly girls' school fire in Kenya
The fire, at the Utumishi Girls' Academy Senior School in Gilgil in west-central Kenya, broke out in the early hours of Thursday morning and also injured...
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WHO says 223 suspected deaths, 906 cases in Ebola outbreak
The outbreak is threatening to overwhelm health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while seven cases have now been confirmed in neighbouring...
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Romanian crisis meeting after Russian drone hits building, wounding two
A Russian drone has struck an apartment building in NATO-member Romania, wounding two people. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and...
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Live: Sharks make call on Origin contingent ahead of Manly clash
Cronulla have made their decision on whether Origin trio Addin Fonua-Blake, Briton Nikora and Blayke Brailey will back up from Game I. Newsiline summarise...
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Kids to see gambling ads despite Labor laws
The partial ad ban will not prevent children from seeing gambling ads during footy or rugby games, Labor's draft legislation shows. Newsiline summarises t...
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Claims about high-profile married man's relationship raised in extortion case
A court has heard a man charged with extortion was "potentially gagged" by his bail terms in an effort to protect a high-profile married man. Newsiline su...
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Live: Rejuvinated Blues face big test against Cats at the MCG
Carlton goes for a third win in a row under interim coach Josh Fraser, as the Blues take on the high-flying Geelong at the MCG. Newsiline summarises this...
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Brisbane teenager accused of using a police car as a BMX ramp in viral stunt at Scientology church
Zeppelin Witheridge charged with public nuisance over ‘Scientology speedrun’ social media trend A social media stunt that treats churches like video games...
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Ex-police officer's messages did not amount to 'implied admissions' of rape, court told
A woman who says she was raped by a former South Australian police officer did not confront her alleged attacker "because she knew it wasn't true", a cour...