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Crown prosecutors issue rare statement after controversial DPP report
Senior crown prosecutor Brett Hatfield SC issued the extraordinary statement on behalf of the more than 120 barristers who take on cases for the crown. Ne...
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Firefighter charged over alleged possession of bestiality material
A 37-year-old firefighter from southern Tasmania has been charged with possessing bestiality material. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aust...
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Second case of H5 bird flu detected on South Australian coast
South Australia has recorded its second confirmed detection of H5 bird flu, in a giant petrel found on the state’s Yorke Peninsula. Newsiline summarises t...
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Fugitive prisoner with alleged links to bikie gang arrested in rural Darwin
Northern Territory police officers have arrested Isaac Thompson, 26, in Darwin River, more than 48 hours after he escaped custody during a medical transfe...
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RBA chief economist warns of more frequent supply shocks
The Reserve Bank's Sarah Hunter says global supply shocks appear to be occurring more frequently and the RBA will try to adjust to the new reality. Newsil...
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Foreign investor snub of divestment order 'extraordinary', says expert
China-linked investors in a Western Australia rare earths company have yet to comply with federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers's latest order to sell their shar...
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Proposed building code throws Qld construction industry into 'confusion'
Queensland Council of Unions general secretary Jacquline King has called on Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie to explain the proposed changes to the industry....
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Welfare checks in progress after major Telstra outage hits mobiles and triple-zero calls – video
Communications minister Anika Wells has addressed the network outage, confirming services have 'largely returned to business as usual, with only a small n...
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Vape battery sets man's pants on fire in Byron Bay
A Brisbane man visiting Byron Bay has been left with burns after a lithium-ion battery ignited in his pocket. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC Ne...
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Watchdog scraps investigation into former anti-corruption commissioner
Investigations into allegations against Paul Brereton will end after the anti-corruption inspector found they would be too expensive to pursue. Newsiline...
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World Cup quarterfinals are upon us. Here's what you need to know
The World Cup has whittled 48 teams down to just eight, with the quarterfinals upon us and the finish line in sight. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Brothers accused of killing stepfather outside primary school face court
DNA testing in the investigation of two brothers accused of murdering their stepfather outside a Melbourne primary school could take up to three months, a...
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Well-connected Melbourne businessman pleads not guilty to raping woman
The businessman, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, is accused of attacking a woman at his home in 2023. Newsiline summarises this report from AB...
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Bondi victim angry over YouTube's 'false flag' video decision
Arsen Ostrovsky has criticised a decision by YouTube to keep a video on its platform, in which creators suggested he had lied about his injuries from the...
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Seven arrested as police probe alleged fraud involving regional council
The men were arrested by detectives as part of an ongoing investigation after a council in Victoria's north says it referred alleged fraud involving counc...
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With women's game short on resources this AFLW player went to Doha for ACL rehab
Essendon AFLW forward Emily Gough said devastating ACL injuries can get lost in the sheer amount of them in women's game. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Broken timers trigger nationwide Telstra outage
Telstra says Wednesday's nationwide outage was caused by malfunctioning "nodes" that manage time synchronisation within some of the network data centres,...
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Hikers warned to take 'gnarly' peri-urban parks seriously after rescue
Three teenagers were rescued from Onkaparinga River National Park unscathed on Sunday, showing how quickly hikers can come unstuck on spectacular walking...
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Investigations into former anti-corruption chief Paul Brereton nixed over cost concerns
National Anti-Corruption Commission inspector, Gail Furness, says systemic issues behind two complaints have been addressed Follow our Australia news live...
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Breaking: BHP workers to strike as negotiations with mining giant stall
Unionised workers at the mining giant's operations in Port Hedland will down tools for eight hours on July 16. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC N...
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Qld business fined $1,200 after sparking million-dollar fire ant scare
The unnamed business shipped a pallet of second-hand bricks infested with fire ants to mine sites in the Bowen Basin in mid-2025, sparking four rounds of...
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Passenger and freight trains in NSW cancelled due to Telstra network outage
Services in the Hunter, between Sydney and Canberra, and around the Southern Highlands have been suspended. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Boys reported over 'fight club' as SA Police consider new laws
SA Police has reported two boys for allegedly fighting in a public place after amateur children's "fight club" videos were posted online, while the state'...
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'We spoke for Palestine': Egypt fans on historic World Cup after heartbreaking loss
After initial disappointment after a late loss to Argentina, many Egypt football fans are joyously reflecting on the team's historic campaign, while using...
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Alleged fish poachers fined during comp in 'blatant' cheating attempt
The group was caught allegedly fishing illegally in a no-take zone during a competition at the weekend. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aus...
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Quick hits: Belgium trolls Trump as Egypt fires up over 'fixed' World Cup
An all-time blow-up from Egypt's coach headlines the day at the World Cup, as the fallout from Belgium's win over the US continues. Newsiline summarises t...
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Datacentres are booming – and there goes the neighbourhood | Jess Harwood
Be careful what you wish for See more of Jess Harwood’s cartoons here Continue reading... Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and...
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In remote Australia, a concert becomes something much bigger
Behind the scenes of the Guts tour: a roaming, solar-powered tour that snakes its way through some of the most remote communities in the Northern Territor...
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Aussie doubles fly the flag at Wimbledon as mixed pair makes final
Marc Polmans and Storm Hunter win through to the Wimbledon mixed doubles final, as Thanasi Kokkinakis flies the flag in the men's doubles. Newsiline summa...
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Australian house prices are falling but have still more than doubled over the past decade
The average dwelling price in Australia has risen to more than 17 years of a typical household’s disposable income Want to get more charts in your inbox e...
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WA schools say changes to bus services threaten their future
The principal of an independent school in regional WA says changes to student travel subsidies could ultimately lead to the institution's demise. Newsilin...
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Toddler waits seven hours for stitches during patient surge
A Central Victorian mother says she waited seven hours at Bendigo Health for her toddler to be treated for a head wound. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Major outage hits Telstra mobile network as thousands report they can’t make calls or access internet
Carrier confirms ‘an issue’ as mobile network used by millions goes down for many users, shutting down Victorian trains and affecting triple-zero calls Fo...
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'Perversion of justice': Politicians launch bid to investigate FIFA boss
A group of European politicians launch a bid to begin an investigation into how and why a red card for an American football star was overturned at the Wor...
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Breaking: Djokovic wins five-hour Wimbledon epic to set up Sinner blockbuster
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic sets up a Wimbledon semifinal blockbuster against Jannik Sinner after a five-hour epic. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Almost $100k raised to stop small town slipping into ocean
Western Australia's opposition says it is outrageous Lancelin residents have been left fundraising to fight erosion slowly consuming the coastal town. New...