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David Brat confirmed as US ambassador to Australia
After nearly 20 months of the role being vacant, the Trump administration has confirmed the appointment of a former Republican congressman as ambassador t...
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Melbourne teen charged amid 'call Commission' notes, arson probe
A 17-year-old boy has been charged amid an ongoing investigation into ominous notes left on shopfronts across Melbourne before alleged arson attacks, beli...
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‘Shame is the punishment’: as Icac delves into the shadowy Reformers, ‘whales’ are coming to the surface
The corruption watchdog is looking into allegations about Catholic conservative Liberals – but others are getting caught up in the hearings Get our breaki...
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Senior managers at St Basil’s aged care, where 50 died from Covid, can’t remember it all. Grieving loved ones can’t forget
Konstantin Kontis and Vicky Kos were compelled to testify at a coronial inquest resuming on the sixth anniversary of the tragedy Get our breaking news ema...
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David Brat bound for Australia as diplomat confirmed as next US ambassador
Former Republican state congressman, who once argued Christianity and capitalism should merge, confirmed by US Senate to fill long-vacant role Get our bre...
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Trump's White House ballroom project stalled
Appearing to be a major setback in a case testing his presidential authority, Donald Trump has signalled involving US Supreme Court. Newsiline summarises...
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Crippling costs force family to close mushroom farm after 45 years
A Queensland grower of popular supermarket mushrooms says operational costs are too high to make the industry viable. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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'Bad luck' for Australia's bird flu epicentre, but worse is to come
South Australia has quickly become the country's hotspot for H5N1 bird flu and while the bulk of the cases are from coastal birds, what does a spread look...
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Vulnerable patients fear implications of stoma nurse shortage
A stoma nurse helped David Platt feel comfortable after a significant medical procedure, but now South Australia's largest regional city is nearly without...
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Gun owner candidate says signage rules make him a target
Candidates in Tasmania's election continue to feel exposed as election material such as advertisements, signs or pamphlets must include the "true name and...
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Surprise parents' visit inspires new leader in Tour de France Femmes
Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney takes the lead in the Tour de France Femmes after a surprise appearance of her parents roadside. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Country drivers dig deep for man tackling 'catastrophic' pothole crisis
Victorian residents donate money to a man's mission to make crumbling country roads safer as they wait for government action. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Five decades in the making, a Garma announcement has an eye to the future
Half a century after Aboriginal land rights in the Northern Territory were written into law, a Garma Festival announcement could usher in a next chapter....
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Retro game pinging, popping and buzzing as new generation has a ball
Tash Anderson has become Australia's top female pinball competitor since being roped into attending a social event three years ago. Newsiline summarises t...
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Constable misled superiors about alleged relationship with known criminal
A man of "dubious character" who was under active criminal investigation was in an alleged relationship with a Tasmanian police officer who disclosed poli...
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Strikes at the country's largest port this weekend could cost millions
As unions begin 48 hours of industrial action at BHP's operations in Port Hedland, what makes the mammoth export facility so critical to Australia's econo...
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Ashton Hurn can’t distance herself from Liberal Party’s internal problems forever
The opposition leader says South Australians are not interested in the internal machinations of the Liberal Party. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
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AFL issues Cats a 'please explain' over defender's concussion contract
Geelong is finally issued a 'please explain' over its controversial concussion contract with premiership defender Jake Kolodjashnij. Newsiline summarises...
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Rights groups decry Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist as 'war crime'
Amal Khalil, a reporter for Lebanese outlet Al-Akhbar, was killed in Israeli strikes in April. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia an...
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After 67 years, Brisbane's Centenary Pool to close for major Olympic upgrade
Almost 70 years of fun in the sun remembered as Centenary Pool shuts its doors for Olympic redevelopment. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News A...
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Landowners still rebuilding a year after deepest snowfall in 'living memory'
"A disaster in slow motion" is how an orchardist describes last year's snowstorm on the New South Wales Northern Tablelands. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Vulnerable community members push for Census recognition
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has sent field officers to services helping people without permanent homes to ensure everyone can be counted in Tuesda...
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From Chicken Fried to Kiwi sledge: How Aussies won historic Olympic gold
It may be 10 years since Australia won gold in women's rugby sevens at the Rio Olympics, but the impact of the victory will be felt for generations to com...
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Albanese returns to a gambling debate ready to catch fire
The explosive evidence heard at a two-day inquiry into Labor's proposed crackdown on wagering advertising has proved a watershed moment for the increasing...
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Cory Doctorow thinks Australia should be worried about digital sovereignty
Cory Doctorow says the AI revolution promised by tech bros isn't inevitable but the bursting of an AI bubble is. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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Inside the first week of Alan Jones's trial
Alan Jones sat impassively, legs crossed, with a notebook and pen in hand as the first of six male complainants began testifying this week in his indecent...
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How to avoid the singles tax without finding a romantic partner
The singles tax has nothing to do with the ATO, it's the extra people pay when they can't split costs like rent, internet, insurance and other household b...
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How the Iran war spread beyond one single strait
The Middle East conflict isn't just widening, it's highlighting more vulnerabilities in the region. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Austral...
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Enter the secret cave seen by fewer people than have walked on the moon
There are very few places on Earth that remain untouched and unseen by humans. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers...
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Tragic figure or traitor? New show looks at life of Bennelong
Bennelong sang the first Aboriginal song on English soil in 1793. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the origin...
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ABC 50/50 quiz: Test your knowledge of Bowie albums, royal birthdays and pigs vs sheep
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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US unexpectedly sheds 23,000 jobs in blow for Trump before midterms
Donald Trump has unleashed a spate of policies aimed at reviving domestic manufacturing and curbing surging inflation but new figures show job growth has...
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Back to Back Barries: why Labor is split on migration
Barrie Cassidy is back, and kicks off the episode by analysing the conflict in the Labor party over migration that led to the home affairs minister, Tony...
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Tony Jones: ‘I’m very far from being an activist’
The journalist turned film-maker on empathy, his investigation into animal testing, and life in one of Australia’s most enduring media power couples It’s...
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Will Labor do what is right for them or the nation? – Back to Back Barries podcast
This week Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry examine whether Labor has become spooked by the issue of immigration with One Nations's rise, as well as how Victo...
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When it comes to marriage and divorce, is gen Z the sensible generation? | Van Badham
This happily married gen Xer celebrates the fact marriage rates are down. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers t...