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Missiles worth $40 million a shot rack up US war costs in Iran
The cost of the US war in Iran continues to skyrocket with vast amounts of expensive high-end missile interceptors being used to defend against waves of c...
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'Life-saving' Australian-first veterans court to launch in SA
The South Australian Veterans Court Pilot Program is an Australian-first initiative which advocates hope will help "break the cycle" of offending. Newsili...
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Australia's old friend wasn't at the Glasgow velodrome, but the old enemy was
There are high hopes for a gold-plated track cycling program for Australia at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, and it started near enough to perfectly...
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El Niño on track to bring Australia's hottest spring on record
Despite El Niño being months away from peaking, it could potentially trigger Australia's hottest spring on record. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
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Kangaroo Island's seal population under threat from H5 bird flu
The H5 bird flu strain has landed on Kangaroo Island, where marine experts must now weigh the pros and cons of intervention strategies. Newsiline summaris...
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Social media pushing young adults towards 'DIY dentistry'
Young Australians are living with untreated dental issues as they’re also bombarded with dubious social media advice. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Leaking tents, 'substandard' gear given to sub-Antarctic expeditioners
The Australian Antarctic Division says there are "lessons to be learnt" after expeditioners were issued with "substandard" clothing and leaking tents on a...
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Earthquake survivors battle sweltering heat in shelters as death toll rises
At least 34 people have been killed after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan, with 9,000 others displaced across the country's south-west. Newsiline...
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Albanese's absence looms large over Garma
The theme of this year's Garma Festival is "bukmak", a Yolŋu word meaning "everyone", but the prime minister's decision not to attend may indicate how hig...
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Labor warns One Nation terror laws would not survive High Court
Former home affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo said there is merit in a "compromise" approach to the current process of allowing temporarily excluded Austral...
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Chinese e-commerce site selling Australian police gear
Australian police uniforms and badges are being sold on a major Chinese online shopping platform as authorities warn of a growing wave of impersonation sc...
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This woman sued for pregnancy discrimination and won. Her case is rare
Research shows pregnant women and new mothers are routinely let go from their jobs, discriminated against, and, in one case, forced to pump breastmilk in...
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'Her skin is bleeding': Devastating virus wreaks havoc in Gaza
As chickenpox spreads through Gaza's tent camps, the race to contain the virus is made harder by a lack of sanitation, overcrowding and summer heat. Newsi...
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'Selling false hope': How mums are getting lured into a shampoo business
Sellers for this multi-level marketing company promise sisterhood, success and a more flexible life. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Austra...
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Friday news quiz: Neil the seal's damage bill, unusual birthing methods and three premiers in one day
You too could find yourself named interim premier of Victoria if you can hold your own in today's news quiz. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC New...
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The Strokes, Charli XCX, Jack White: who had the best album of July?
Blockbuster acts might have grabbed music headlines but it was Australian artists that had some of the best new releases of the month. Newsiline summarise...
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This exhibition will help you 'feel a little less lonely'
So many people around the world are lonely. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the f...
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Governor general warns of ‘growing catastrophe’ that threatens to undermine democracy in Australia
Sam Mostyn says there is a widespread ‘failure to understand and engage with and feel proud of the very civic underpinnings of our democracy’ Get our brea...
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Voluntary assisted dying care navigators help Victoria’s end-of-life patients chart a course for choice
‘We have the privilege of seeing a lot of love,’ Kristen Kappel says – with death ‘the most beautiful, satisfying, precious part of our role’ There’s an i...
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Australia’s best photos of the month – July 2026
Politicians, footballers, hot air balloons and a fire show all feature in the best images captured across the country in July Mangrove photography awards...
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The Labor right is back in power in Victoria. Where will its new ‘Kmart Keating’ premier take the state?
Ben Carroll’s ascendance marks the first time the conservative faction has led the party since the Bracks – Brumby era Get our breaking news email, free a...
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Ex-MAFS star Ridge Barredo sticking to weightlifting despite ugly injury
Ridge Barredo suffered an ugly knee injury in his third Commonwealth Games weightlifting campaign, but says he still prefers that to the "toxic environmen...
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A blessing for some, tailwinds feel like a near-death experience in hurdles
Australian hurdler Michelle Jenneke says she is jealous of her sprint compatriots who get to enjoy tailwinds, while she fears for her life when she feels...
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Parents of Australian facing possible death penalty in Syria question confession
The family of a Gold Coast man who has been charged with murder over the death of an Australian in Syria is frustrated by the lack of progress made by the...
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Book returned to Australian library – 150 years overdue
The book, Antiquities of Athens, was handed back to Kiama library by a man who found it bricked into a wall An Australian public library has had a book re...
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'Take them seriously': CFMEU administrator on Setka threats
CFMEU administrator Michael Crosby has opened up on threats from John Setka, cast doubt on a statement made by former Victorian premier Jacinta Allan and...
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Toy library makes statement grieving loss of Helena Wright and children
The toy library where Helena Wright volunteered has issued a statement mourning the deaths of the 36-year-old and her children. Newsiline summarises this...
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Live: Cowboys and Roosters set for top eight battle
The Roosters will look to stay in the minor premiership hunt as they face a Cowboys side locked in a top eight battle. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Live: Pies and Cats clash at the MCG in finals-shaping blockbuster
Collingwood and Geelong meet under the bright MCG lights for a game between juggernauts which will go a long way to shaping the finals picture. Newsiline...
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'Sadness' falls across coastal community after double murder-suicide
Volunteers from a regional SA town answered the call when the alarm was raised to search for a missing mother and her children. Newsiline summarises this...
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Nauru officially changes name to Naoero
Nauru has officially changed its name to Naoero, the government has announced. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers...
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Live: Jess Hull competes in mile heats, track cycling program begins
The cycling gets underway in the velodrome and Jess Hull starts her campaign in the mile heats alongside Abbey Caldwell and Claudia Hollingsworth. Newsili...
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Prominent Darwin doctor allegedly caught with up to 1m child abuse files
A prominent doctor is fighting a decision to deny his release on bail after police allegedly found up to 1 million child abuse images and videos in a raid...
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Hopes for renewed Australian helium production after SA extraction
Helium has been produced in Australia for the first time since 2023, on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Witnesses to alleged antisemitic netball incident granted anonymity
Witnesses will be granted anonymity when giving evidence against a woman alleged to have made antisemitic comments at a children's netball game in Sydney...
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Tomic continues resurgence, de Minaur sets up clash with Hewitt
Born-again Bernard Tomic has continued his extraordinary renaissance with another stunning victory to surge into his first ATP quarterfinal in seven years...