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Former Beauty and the Geek contestant pleads not guilty to murder
A former Beauty and the Geek contestant accused of murdering her partner has denied the allegation and has flagged a potential mental health defence, a co...
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NT Police claim they can't trigger curfew in Katherine amid crime fears
Northern Territory Police have surged resources into the crime-hit town of Katherine, as a federal Labor MP joins calls for a curfew to be triggered as a...
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Alan Jones trial: alleged victim told brother indecent assaults weren’t ‘too bad’ but involved broadcaster grabbing his penis, court hears
Former 2GB and 2UE radio host, now 85, has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching Follow our Australia news live blog fo...
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'The right price': How North Korea benefits from Russia alliance
Almost two weeks ago, what is believed to be a North Korean missile was fired in a Russian attack that killed a Ukrainian family. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Clover Moore unveils 4,500 sq metre Sydney plaza design after more than 40 years of planning
Lord mayor says Town Hall square will be ‘fantastic’ – but business advocate says project’s scale of demolition presents ‘unwanted disruption’ Follow our...
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NZ PM calls urgent meeting to address 'increased' leadership speculation
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he has called the in-person meeting of the National Party caucus amid calls from some quarters for a leadership chan...
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'We deserve to be counted': Gender, sexuality to be asked about in census
The 2026 census will include questions about sexual orientation and gender identity for the first time to help build a clearer picture of Australia's LGBT...
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Driver 'incredibly fortunate' to avoid serious injury after hitting tree
Police said a vehicle crashed into a tree in Adelaide's southern suburbs, but the driver has managed to escape with just "minor injuries". Newsiline summa...
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'Never forgotten where he's from': Outback community pride for Crows legend
Taylor 'Tex' Walker has etched himself into the Adelaide Crows' history books, but his hometown of Broken Hill holds so much admiration for his career. Ne...
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US had hottest month on record in July, England's drought worsens
July 2026 was the hottest month ever in the United States, whilst almost three-quarters of England is now in drought. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Brother of alleged Alan Jones victim only found out after arrest, court told
The brother of a man accusing Alan Jones of indecent assault has told the court he never saw the radio host act inappropriately towards his brother, and w...
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Aussie open water swim queen Johnson triumphs at Pan Pacs
Moesha Johnson opens Australia's medal account at the Pan Pacific swimming titles, winning gold in the 10km open water race. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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How Gianni Infantino's FIFA leadership imploded over two weeks
The FIFA president has faced more than a fortnight of international turmoil, embroiled in a World Cup sell-off saga that sparked demands for his resignati...
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Native birds in captivity to be vaccinated against H5 bird flu as Australia prepares for more mass mortalities
Federal government also hopes to vaccinate some wild birds but admits catching them once, let alone twice for both doses, is ‘difficult’ Get our breaking...
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is freezing her eggs to feel 'in control'. How does it work?
The 36-year-old said she felt "empowered" by her decision, while adding that it came with political risk. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News A...
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Census 2026 Australia: when is the deadline, and how much will you be fined if you don’t complete it tonight?
One expert says the survey, to be held on the night of 11 August, could be Australia’s most progressive, with new questions on sexuality and gender. Newsi...
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'Seismic shift': Māori set to invest in First Nations projects under new deal
One of the biggest and wealthiest Māori tribal authorities has signed a deal to invest in large-scale First Nations projects in renewable energy, mining,...
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Perhaps the answer to my dating woes is to simply tell people who I am
Every time I rejoin a dating site, I am faced with the dilemma of whether to include my disability in my profile, or self-censor in a bid to follow the ru...
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Victoria's work-from-home laws delayed until July 2027
Premier Ben Carroll has promised to reset his relationship with Victorian businesses, and says he is open to "common-sense" amendments to the proposed wor...
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Victoria to ban suppression orders for rapists following Ralph Carr, Tom Silvagni convictions under new pledge
Premier Ben Carroll promises to ‘close every loophole’ used by high-profile accused and convicted criminals to hide their identities in the courts if re-e...
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Dying woman urges PM to overturn 'cruel' law to save others suffering
Terminally ill woman Sandra Sarantou is preparing to end her life through voluntary assisted drying (VAD) and is using her final days to call for a legal...
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It might be tempting, but can you pick fruit from someone else's garden in Australia?
Walking through an Australian suburb, you might spot everything from curry leaves and lemons to tomatoes and herbs growing in front gardens or on verges....
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Potholes force cars off Calder Freeway as Victorian road anger rises
Maintenance crews are patching up potholes on the Calder Freeway between Gisborne and Sunbury after at least seven cars were damaged this morning. Newsili...
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'Evidence is clear': Players association says brutal schedule behind injuries
As the Canadian Open gets underway with several big names sidelined, it is evidence that the current tennis schedule is unsustainable, according to the PT...
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'Ridiculous' rules of AFL inspire video game by Danger 5 creator
Mixing 1990s-era gameplay aesthetics with silly power-ups, Pro Jank Footy has fun with a national obsession. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC New...
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European influence in designs for Sydney Town Hall Square
The new public square will be opposite Town Hall in the heart of Sydney's CBD, promising "the grandeur of a European square". Newsiline summarises this re...
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Federal police urged to investigate 'concerning' subsea cable fault
Two subsea cables off the coast of Perth, vital for international communications, suffered a fault over the weekend, and the company that owns them urgent...
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Bird flu drives a 50 per cent cost increase for badminton players
While bird flu has only recently reached Australian shores the nation's badminton clubs have been feeling its impact for years. Newsiline summarises this...
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Ben Jones, who played Cooter in the Dukes of Hazzard, has died
Ben Jones, who played Cooter in the Dukes of Hazzard before being elected to the US House of Representatives, has died, aged 84. Newsiline summarises this...
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'A lot of nerves': How it feels to pilot a Eurofighter Typhoon over Darwin
From breathing through the nerves to taking everything one step at a time, Spanish fighter pilot Captain Jaime Molina Cegarra shares what it takes to fly...
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Gridlock ahead: Perth's industrial hub faces a decade of disruption
Transport operators in Perth’s south worry worsening congestion on the Kwinana Freeway is already driving up costs, delaying deliveries and fatiguing driv...
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Live: Teal MP urges Albanese to 'pick up phone' and apologise for melon gaffe
Anthony Albanese is again facing calls to personally apologise to his Japanese counterpart over a gesture he made about two melons Sanae Takaichi gifted h...
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Yarning circles raise concerns about repetition of Stolen Generations
A research project is using yarning circles to hear community-based solutions to the rising number of Aboriginal children in child protection. Newsiline s...
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NT's sole university to be forced to meet KPIs in exchange for NT public funds
After a series of scandals, the Northern Territory's only university will soon be forced to prove its taxpayer funding is having positive outcomes for stu...
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Car insurance is rising far faster than inflation. What’s driving the jump?
Drivers are being left in the dark about why their premiums are rising — and whether they can do anything about it. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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At least 111 people killed after powerful earthquake strikes Colombia
The casualties appeared most concentrated in the western province of Risaralda, in Colombia's coffee-growing region. Newsiline summarises this report from...