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Global conflicts push Sri Lanka's economy to the brink
Sri Lanka was careening from crisis to crisis, then came the Mideast war. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and links readers to the origina...
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Kids collect five bags of litter left on riverbank
A farmer says he is having to remove litter from his fields on a daily basis. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment a...
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Strategy to remove red tape that hinders Aboriginal cultural burning
The NSW Cultural Fire Strategy has set a clear timeline to better resource and support Indigenous-led cultural burning. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Minimum wage to lift by 6 per cent, award rate by 4.75 per cent
Australia's minimum wage will increase by 5.97 per cent, and minimum award workers will get a 4.75 per cent pay boost, in the Fair Work Commission's (FWC)...
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How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busine...
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Promising new treatment for pancreatic cancer doubles survival rates
A medical breakthrough in the fight against pancreatic cancer is showing promising results after decades of research. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Trump faces a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges
The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump's government. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines...
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Alphabet plans $80 billion stock sale as AI spending surges
The Google parent company's announcement comes on the same day as Anthropic said it had confidentially filed paperwork for an initial public offering News...
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Australia politics live: James Paterson says One Nation needs ‘increased scrutiny’; minimum wage rate set today
Shadow minister says the Coalition must treat minor party as an opponent, not an enemy. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and l...
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Could the battery boom lower inflation and interest rates?
Fossil fuels, which have powered the global economy for centuries, are under threat. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links re...
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AI giant Anthropic announces plans to list on US stock market
The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public shares of stock sometime this year. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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World News in Brief: Updates from Gaza, the West Bank and Afghanistan, UN development reforms, change at the top of WFP
Families in Gaza living on or near the so-called Yellow Line controlled by the Israeli military have told the UN they live in constant fear of being kille...
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EasyJet says possible takeover bid 'opportunistic'
US investment firm Castlelake is considering making an offer for the budget airline. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links r...
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DR Congo celebrates recovery of Ebola survivors
The four nurses - three men and a woman - received certificates to celebrate their recoveries. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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Funds for Trump's Board of Peace aren't in World Bank account. So where are they?
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Financial Times reporter Abigail Hauslohner about the funding of President Trump's Board of Peace to oversee Gaza's recons...
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How China keeps North Korea's economy alive
While Russia is now a major money spinner, North Korea still depends on China for up to 95% of its legitimate trade. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Why China keeps North Korea's economy alive
While Russia is now a major money spinner, North Korea still depends on China for up to 95% of its legitimate trade. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Is Albo using his sinister communist tax changes to destroy the housing market? | First Dog on the Moon
Decent hard-earning landlords are weeping into their Fabergé egg cups Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your...
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Marilyn Monroe lookalikes gather to celebrate her 100th birthday
Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centena...
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Home care workers face fuel cost spike fears
Home care workers must be paid for their mileage and travel time, a Sheffield-based carer says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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Outback council hopes sorghum crop will reduce pressure on ratepayers
An outback Queensland council grows sorghum in a bid to create new income streams, reduce pressure on ratepayers, and support jobs in the region. Newsilin...
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Put a £5 deposit on vapes to stop littering, say waste companies
The industry body for waste companies says a refundable deposit would help boost vape recycling, but others disagree. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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A year of grief and waiting: What remains when a plane falls from the sky
A year after the Air India crash, a mother still speaks about her dead son in the present tense and a brother waits for answers. Newsiline summarises this...
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Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links r...
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Why is Lidl opening a pub?
The debate about about what seems like a bizarre idea of having a cold pint after exploring the store's well known middle aisle. Newsiline summarises this...
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Cattle company’s own tip-off revealed biosecurity breach, court told
A NSW company tipped off authorities to the illegal movement of its cattle, triggering the investigation that led to the largest-ever biosecurity fine und...
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Australian housing market stalls in May
Australia's housing market continues to lose momentum, with national home values flatlining in May as higher interest rates, weak confidence and proposed...
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Israeli troops seize strategic castle in Lebanon during deepest incursion in decades
Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in the deepest incursion into the country in mor...
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Israel says it has taken a strategically located fortress in Lebanon, while Trump has toughened the terms for a deal with Iran — follow live
Israeli troops have captured the strategically important Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon after heavy clashes with Hezbollah. Newsiline summarises this...
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Israeli forces push further into Lebanon, capturing strategic mountain castle
The capture of the castle marks a major gain for Israel since the latest Israel-Hezbollah war began in early March. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Drones and second-hand submarines: US 'grateful' for Australia as latest AUKUS details unveiled
The US has again demanded its allies step up their military budgets at a high-level international defence meeting in Singapore. Newsiline summarises this...
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Aboriginal ownership of national parks celebrated at cultural festival
The Yuin people on the NSW South Coast celebrate two decades of Aboriginal ownership of two national parks. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Pride celebrations struggle as corporate sponsorships dry up
Public support for the LGBTQ+ community by corporations has become politically risky, public relations expert says. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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'Ridiculous increases': Cattle market kicks in the rain
Cattle prices jumped significantly this week as rain fell across key production areas, especially in New South Wales. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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'A battle of resilience': Why these teachers and youngsters are looking at karate differently
In a Sydney dojo, karate is being used to build more than physical strength. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to...
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Karate teacher's 'hair pulls and chokeholds' combat gender-based violence
Savannah Last has been a "karate kid" since she was two, but when she was attacked by a group of teenagers last year, she felt "hopeless". Newsiline summa...