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Record-breaking rain welcomed in drought-hit parts of NSW
Up to 100 millimetres of rain has been welcomed across drought-hit parts of western NSW, but some farmers expecting relief were left disappointed. Newsili...
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Afternoon Update: Keating urges Labor to stand firm on CGT; inflation eases to 4.2%; and a dog shoots a woman
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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Accused 'money mules' refused bail after allegedly moving millions from scams
Police say so-called "money mules" facilitate the swift movement of fraudulently obtained money. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia...
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Man to stand trial for alleged murder of woman found in Cobram home
A man charged over the murder of a woman who was found dead in a Northern Victorian home has been committed to stand trial over her death. Newsiline summa...
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Chalmers flags 'legitimate' small business CGT debate
The government is treading carefully on carve-outs to its capital gains tax legislation amid backlash to its plan. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
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David Pocock criticises ‘bonkers’ situation facing podcasters over gambling ad reforms
Independent senator said Labor’s plan, which could require podcasts sponsored by betting companies to produce two versions of each program, is ‘totally un...
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Bystanders foil alleged kidnap attempt of woman changing tyre in Sydney
A 27-year-old woman was changing a tyre when a man allegedly threatened her with a knife and attempted to drag her into an SUV, NSW Police said. Newsiline...
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Teaching student charged with online child abuse offences
A Victorian teaching student, who had recently worked as a childcare centre cook and was a school council president, is facing charges relating to online...
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Council buys land for $1, but what's the catch?
A Midwest city council buys Crown land for $1 to develop more than 100 dwellings to house key workers, but WA's shadow local government minister says it i...
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How will new changes affect Centrelink recipients?
The federal government has proposed changes to Australia's $2 billion employment services system to make them “more responsive, effective and dignified”....
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Man accused of making bombs in home laboratory faces extra charges
A man has been charged with more than a dozen further explosives offences related to an alleged bomb-making lab at his home in a small NSW village. Newsil...
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Cuts of meat that can save you money and how to cook with them
If you are looking to trim your household food budget, lower-cost cuts of meat could be a good place to start. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC N...
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Public told to stay inside as authorities fight Queensland tyre shop blaze
Emergency services were called to the business on Queens Road in Kingston just after 1pm, with more than a dozen fire department crews on the scene. Newsi...
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Allegedly stolen cars rampage through Cairns from early hours
Police have failed to apprehend two allegedly stolen cars which caused traffic chaos during peak hour in Cairns this morning. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Breaking: Police search for missing swimmer in WA's South West
Police say the woman entered the water at Koombana Bay just after 9:20am and has not been seen since Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Austra...
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Justin Stevens resigns as ABC director of news after four years in role
Managing director Hugh Marks says Stevens made ‘incredible commitment’ to broadcaster over 19 years Justin Stevens has resigned as ABC director of news af...
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Putin launches new incentives to recruit soldiers for Russian military
The Kremlin is trying to recruit more soldiers for its war in Ukraine but an analyst says at the rate of casualties, "Russia cannot replace recruits fast...
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Police were outgunned during Bondi beach massacre due to lack of long-arm rifles, royal commission hears
Officers were ‘placed at significant risk, being in a gunfight armed with 9mm Glocks against long-arms’, NSW police deputy commissioner says Police were o...
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Breaking: ABC's Justin Stevens resigns as director of news
Justin Stevens, the ABC's director of news, has announced his resignation after 19 years with the organisation. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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'About bloody time': BOM selects new NT radar site 11 years after closure
BOM says it has decided to install a new weather radar in Tennant Creek, in the same place as the previous radar. Newsiline summarises this report from AB...
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Since placing his first bet at age 15, Dylan says he's lost at least $900k gambling
From footy tips to Taylor Swift bets, teenagers are being lured into gambling. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers...
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David Pocock highlights ‘bonkers’ situation facing podcasts over gambling ad opt-out – video
Live-read sponsorships on podcasts would be included in proposed online advertising restrictions to gambling ads, officials confirmed in Senate estimates,...
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Police 'reservations' about expanding powers of Jewish security groups
Deputy Commissioner David Hudson has given evidence at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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Concussion saw Macy lose her 'spark', but a new trial helped her recover
Macy became a shell of her usual self after suffering a concussion on a school trip, but experienced a huge improvement after a trial designed to help chi...
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Booming cockroach numbers welcome news on this 'paradise of creatures'
Researchers say the removal of invasive rodents on Lord Howe Island has sparked a rebound of invertebrate life, including native cockroaches and other ins...
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Domestic violence operation results in 70 arrests in SA
SA Police say they targeted 351 offenders as part of Operation Storm Days of Action, attending 443 addresses across the state in April. Newsiline summaris...
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More than a million worshippers brave searing heat for annual Hajj pilgrimage
Thousands of Muslim worshippers converge on the rocky hills and plains of Saudi Arabia's Mount Arafat as the annual Islamic pilgrimage, the Hajj, reached...
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Breaking: Preferred bidder announced for troubled Liberty Bell Bay smelter
A consortium headed by Adroit Capital is announced as the preferred bidder for the smelter in northern Tasmania, as federal and state government pledge an...
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Breaking: Headline inflation eases to 4.2 per cent in April as fuel prices fall
Headline inflation decelerated in April, with consumer prices increasing at an annual pace of 4.2 per cent, down from 4.6 per cent in March. Newsiline sum...
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Young farmer who died two weeks after engagement set to leave lasting legacy
A scholarship will be created at a Victorian agricultural college in memory of a young man who died in a farming accident last month. Newsiline summarises...
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Media leaks ahead of Ben Roberts-Smith arrest referred to corruption commission
News crews were at Sydney Airport as a plane carrying Ben Roberts-Smith landed, and captured images of his arrest from inside the terminal. Newsiline summ...
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Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Putellas ends 14-year Barcelona career
Alexia Putellas ends her stint at Barcelona after winning 10 league titles and four Champions Leagues with the Spanish giants. Newsiline summarises this r...
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For Australia’s anti-corruption agency, perception matters. And it starts at the top | Deborah Glass
Leading an integrity agency like the NACC will never win you a popularity contest – but a transparent selection process can help ensure real independence...
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Birrell stuns fifth seed as Osaka and Sabalenka dazzle at French Open
Australia's Kimberly Birrell continues a day of upsets for Australia by advancing to the second round of the French Open for the first time in her career....
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Two men released without charge after Dezi Freeman-related arrest
A 48-year-old and a 45-year-old were taken into custody by detectives from Taskforce Summit, who continued to investigate Freeman's movements after the fa...
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Outback school finally set to be rebuilt after mould forced demolition
More than two years since a health hazard led to Broken Hill's Willyama High School being knocked down, work on the "world-class" facility planned to repl...