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Middle-earners 'struggling' over schools bonus cap
A mum says not getting the back to school bonus is a "kick in the teeth" for working parents just above the income threshold. Newsiline summarises this re...
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The Federal Reserve faces a critical decision on interest rates
Policymakers at the Federal Reserve are meeting to discuss interest rates Wednesday. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to t...
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More Americans are going bankrupt. What does that mean?
The bankruptcy rate has risen about 48% between 2022 and 2025, although it's still below pre-pandemic levels. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR Ne...
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1975: The world's first shop for left-handers
A London shop selling goods designed for left-handed people was doing a brisk trade. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links r...
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Taiwan to stop buying PNG gas on spot market over 'One China' spat
Taiwan suspends some liquefied natural gas purchases from Papua New Guinea as part of an escalating diplomatic dispute over the future of its representati...
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How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool
Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Bus...
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'Why we are rescuing unpicked blackberries'
Low-income households will benefit from blackberries being collected, a community group says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business an...
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‘Dodged a bullet’: inflation eases to 3.8%, reducing chances of interest rate rise for Australia’s mortgage holders
ABS data shows inflation still too high but tracking lower than anticipated Australian mortgage-holders have “dodged a bullet’, with the Reserve Bank now...
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US school pauses humanoid robot plan after link with sexbot company raised
A school in rural upstate New York has puts its plans for a humanoid robot on hold, after concerns were raised about the maker's links to a company that p...
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Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns
The Prime Minister has announced a series of cost-of-living measure since taking office but is facing questions about how he will fund them. Newsiline sum...
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'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
Around one in three young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Thomas Hampson celebrates U.S. musical history with 'Song of America'
Thomas Hampson is known for the classical vocal traditions rooted in Europe. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links reader...
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Americans' confidence in U.S. economy falls again as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
Americans remain soured on the economy after five years of elevated inflation, potentially posing a risk to President Donald Trump and Republicans in the...
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Woman who accused 'Australia's Banksy' of rape wants the courts to hear this
A woman who accused street artist Anthony Lister of rape is speaking up to help others navigate the police and court systems. Newsiline summarises this re...
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eBay agrees $56m settlement with bloggers over harassment case
Former eBay executives carried out "unprecedented" harassment over a critical newsletter. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and li...
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Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru's president following a narrow election victory
The 51-year-old daughter of the late former President Alberto Fujimori, Peru's new conservative leader has pledged to fight crime with an "iron fist." New...
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Where Australia sits in this $6 billion race for influence as China's strategy shifts
What was a "real foothold" for China in the Pacific has been narrowed, according to a new report. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia...
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'Hidden harm': The $17k offset account failure that exposes banks' costly blind spot
Experts say action is needed against 'hidden' harm incurred from offset account loopholes. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and li...
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The debate about the 'non-market sector' is confused, ABS official says
The "non-market sector" is not the same thing as "the public sector" or "the government", it's worth knowing the difference. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Food industry insiders reveal how Australians are being 'fooled' at the supermarket
Industry insiders reveal how Australians are being deceived by marketing and labelling that makes ultra-processed foods appear healthier than they really...
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Germany: Low Rhine River levels could push economy into stagnation
Record-low water levels on the Rhine are forcing cargo vessels to run with sharply reduced loads, driving up transport costs. Newsiline summarises this re...
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The 10 busiest commuter trains in England and Wales revealed
Overall, overcrowding fell slightly last year due to increased capacity, the Department for Transport says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Banks charged mortgage holders $55m in extra interest after offset account errors, Asic finds
Australian banks ‘not getting the basics right’, regulator says after review of more than 200,000 home loans Get our breaking news email, free app or dail...
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What is Jodrell Bank and what does it do?
When Jodrell Bank Observatory was built, the site was seen as gamechanger for radio astronomy. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science &a...
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Security Council LIVE: Updates on Gaza, West Bank amid regional tensions
Regional tensions are mounting as the US-Iran war continues and a rising number of Israeli attacks are threatening Gaza’s fragile October ceasefire that e...
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The way you look can help you get a job - here's how
While you need to answer the questions in an interview, your appearance and mannerisms are also crucial. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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About 900,000 Origin Energy customers affected by hack as company admits it was warned weeks before public told
Chief executive, Frank Calabria, apologises and advises customers to look out for suspicious activity amid heightened scam risk Origin Energy has admitted...
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Michelin-starred chef calls for VAT cut for restaurants
Sat Bains offers deli versions of some of his dishes to promote local businesses facing high costs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busin...
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Reserve Bank governor warns world facing increased supply shocks
The Reserve Bank governor says the world has become more shock-prone in recent years, and the latest oil spike is a complication for the central bank's mo...
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Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits
The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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Regional NSW council cuts services as it weighs 42pc rate hike
Albury City Council votes to reduce services while considering one of NSW's biggest proposed rate rises amid mounting financial pressure. Newsiline summar...
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Some people's chats with Claude AI made publicly available online
Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s chatbot were discovered as being publicly accessible. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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76ers fans celebrate LeBron James' arrival in Philadelphia
The 76ers and James announced Monday their two-year deal on the veteran's minimum for $8 million total was official and that the four-time NBA MVP was ind...
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Cracker Barrel chief executive steps down a year after rebrand chaos
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino will exit following customer backlash over modern logo redesign. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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Average income down in real terms, survey says
The results of the 2023/24 Household Expenditure Survey have been published. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links readers t...
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'Amnesia' about measles risk and low vaccination rates have helped US infections grow
The latest US data shows measles cases up to mid-July 2026 totaled more than all the cases in 2025. Newsiline summarises this report from Deutsche Welle -...