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Qld child safety minister axes key survey of children in care
Queensland's child safety minister said she "had no hesitation" in axing a key survey, that she previously lauded as integral. Newsiline summarises this r...
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NSW government reveals blueprint to fit an extra 1.3m people into Sydney
The city's east will bear the brunt of Sydney's housing growth over the next 20 years, according to a new NSW government blueprint. Newsiline summarises t...
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Federal judges describe violent threats amid 'dehumanizing attacks' from political leaders
Hundreds of federal judges have received threats against themselves and their families this year, according to the U.S. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers as they race against the clock
Tons of aid from regional partners began to roll into Colombia on Wednesday, as the search for survivors in the rubble of powerful earthquake grew more de...
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Live: $2.5b Tomago aluminium smelter bailout 'vital', minister says
The federal and NSW governments are set to unveil a $2.5 billion bailout of the Tomago aluminium smelter in the state's Hunter region. Newsiline summarise...
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Farage faces man in a bin, 'Loonies' and an Australian in bizarre by-election
Nigel Farage is the clear favourite, but Count Binface is attracting serious support in a by-election featuring a record 34 candidates, including an Austr...
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Russia: Why is the Yabloko party barred from the elections?
Russia's supreme court has banned the anti-war opposition party Yabloko from September's parliamentary elections. Newsiline summarises this report from De...
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Ministers push ahead with housing asylum seekers on ex-military sites
The government says former MoD sites are the best option despite protests from people living nearby. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Isn’t it amazing what a policy that actually tackles the cause of outrageous house prices can do? | Grogonomics
Labor has shown what a government can do to improve housing affordability, exposing how pathetic previous attempts had been Get our breaking news email, f...
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ABC changing editorial policy after Rinehart furore prompts concerns of overreach from academics and advocates
Managing director says guidelines will ensure no individual will ‘be the subject of comedy that is violent in its description in our programming’ Get our...
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How the Clacton by-election count will take place
The count with the longest ballot paper in British history is due to start at 22:00 BST on Thursday. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Poli...
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Wisconsin primary offers mixed signals for Democrats, and other election takeaways
David Crowley's win by less than a percentage point over state Rep. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines and links readers to the...
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Estonia rejects proposals to take prisoners from UK jails
Estonia's justice minister rules out a deal with the UK after Reform and the Conservatives suggested renting prison space abroad. Newsiline summarises thi...
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Swinney calls for Burnham rethink on Chinese factory in Highlands
The first minister is dismissing claims he is putting political point scoring before national security concerns. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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Burnham says disposable BBQ ban under consideration
The PM said the public should not be using single-use grills "at this moment in time" amid wildfire risks. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Zambia's 2026 election: Key issues to watch
Economic recovery, youth turnout, women's representation and judicial independence are among the issues shaping Zambia's vote on Thursday. Newsiline summa...
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Iraq's new prime minister promises Trump he'll disarm Iran-backed militias
Iraq's new leader wants to disarm Iran-backed militias, but the move risks opening a new front in the Mideast. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR W...
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Germany news: Transport ministers to talk low river levels
Federal and state transport ministers are to discuss the challenges to river shipping as water levels drop, whilst Cabinet is to decide on reforms giving...
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Victorian microparty MPs including Georgie Purcell to face re-election struggle after group voting tickets abolished
Voters will be required to number at least five parties above the line in order of preference after bill passed upper house 33 votes to four Follow our Au...
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Energy minister admits to mistakes during lagging renewables rollout
NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe says the rollout of renewable energy zones has been "too slow", with mistakes inevitable as part of efforts to speed up t...
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Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers
The earthquake killed at least 181 people and left 2,595 injured, according to Colombian authorities. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and...
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New Zealand PM survives second leadership challenge ahead of election
Christopher Luxon says he has "full support" of his party, after a vote of confidence 12 weeks before a general election. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Commonwealth water policy blamed for loss of 78 jobs at rice giant
After a month of consultation with staff and unions, SunRice has confirmed the loss of 78 jobs and changes to 92 positions in the Riverina, with the local...
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Former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes
Al-Assad has been sentenced over his actions during Syria's nearly 14-year civil war — but he's unlikely to face execution. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Labor ministers stand by Albanese's 'melon' gesture, as AFP asked to step in
Federal police are being asked to investigate how a confidential Japanese memo about the prime minister's "melons" gesture made it into Australian newspap...
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As search for thousands of missing pushes on, Colombia earthquake tests new president
Rescue crews and civilians in Colombia painstakingly searched through rubble Tuesday in the hopes of finding survivors trapped under debris after a powerf...
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12yo will walk 500km to talk with Prime Minister about paediatric care
Dusty Langby will walk from Warren in western NSW to the Prime Minister's office in Canberra to talk about the need for better paediatric care in the bush...
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Morning Mail: Coalition backs One Nation policy, Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death, and what the RBA really believes
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher for...
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Inside the Secret Service 'shell game' to hide US presidents in plain sight
Elaborate deception operations and decoys are often used to deceive potential threats to the US president. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Wealthy areas must play their part in housing asylum seekers, Burnham suggests
The prime minister was asked about protests over plans to use a former military base to house asylum seekers. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC Ne...
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Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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Did President Trump Escape Air Force One In A Catering Truck?
The Washington Post has reported on a secret presidential plane swap. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to th...
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Hungary's parliament elects Orban critic as new president
Hungary's parliament has overwhelmingly confirmed Andras Baka, formerly the head of the Supreme Court, to the largely ceremonial role of president. Newsil...
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Burnham faces unpopularity test over prisons dilemma
The early release conundrum has given the new PM his first taste of tricky political decision-making. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Pol...
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Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty
The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment. Newsiline s...
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Coalition to back One Nation policy barring overseas Australians with terrorist links from returning home
Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan will support Pauline Hanson’s migration bill despite vowing to fight her rightwing party Get our breaking news email, free a...