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Even where the population isn't booming, houses are in short supply
Despite having the slowest growing population in the country, Tasmania is still battling rising homelessness and an ever-tightening rental market. Newsili...
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Unstoppable Pogačar claims another Tour de France stage as history calls
Tadej Pogačar wins stage 14 of the Tour de France and increases his overall lead as a fifth overall victory looms. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
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'Almost certainly new' species of giant earthworms found in SA
A South Australian ecologist has been tracking giant earthworm sightings for 30 years, despite the species not officially existing in the state. Newsiline...
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England beat Argentina in thriller after late TMO call
England hold on to beat Argentina in a chaotic match in the Nations Championship after the hosts have a last-gasp try controversially ruled out in Santiag...
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Northants claim third T20 Blast title after beating Hants
Northamptonshire Steelbacks win their third T20 Blast title after a titanic tussle with Hampshire Hawks in an enthralling Edgbaston final. Newsiline summa...
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Ex-tradie in the running for Australia's best small bar prize
Taran Howard opened up his small bar in Sydney's inner west last September. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to...
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Rice fires England into early lead against France
Captain Declan Rice gives England an early lead, scoring in the third minute against France in the World Cup third-place play-off at Miami Stadium. Newsil...
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'Not particularly fond of him': McIlroy blasts American over Open drama
Golf champion Rory McIlroy takes aim at Bryson DeChambeau after the American causes a delay in tee times being released. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Inquiry hears of CFMEU's political influence and intimidation in Queensland
The inquiry heard claims former senior public servants and industry figures faced aggressive union tactics. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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The Houdini of Boggo Road escaped the prison in 1946. He shouldn't have taken a friend
In 1946, Arthur 'Slim' Halliday recruited two associates, scaled the walls of Boggo Road Gaol for a second time, hopped in a taxi and vanished. Newsiline...
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Bid to fix stubborn Murray River sand slug 'hamstrung' by competing demands
The Murray Darling Basin Authority is finalising its study on what to do about an increasing river impediment amid a First Nations call to find common gro...
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Australia's Herbert makes miracle shot but falls to fourth at The Open
Australia's Lucas Herbert makes one of the shots of The Open, but loses his day two lead to fall to fourth. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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From 40 cartographers to two: Street directories nearing end of the road
While sales of the once-ubiquitous street directories have fallen dramatically since their peak in the 1980s, they still have a niche market. Newsiline su...
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Live: Golden boot and third place up for grabs as France faces England
France and England are playing for pride and third place in the World Cup, as Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane make final bids for the golden boot. Newsiline...
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Josh Kerr of Britain breaks 27-year-old world record in the mile
Kerr announced his bid to break the world record months in advance, and pulled off the plan in London on Saturday. Newsiline summarises this report from N...
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Andy Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living
A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his Government would “put its focus where people need it right now”. Newsiline summarises this report...
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ANU accused of ‘hysterical’ response to students using AI to cheat as unis scramble to ‘secure’ assessments
Australia risks ‘shipping’ intellectual capability overseas if educational rigour not restored, experts warn Get our breaking news email, free app or dail...
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When Pauline Hanson and Tommy Robinson met, hatred was a given. More disturbing was the spectacle
One Nation’s polling popularity is proof positive we live in an upside-down world which surpasses substance and vaults reason Pauline Hanson’s podcast wit...
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Chemtrails to Covid: Malcolm Roberts’ conspiracy theory beliefs under scrutiny amid One Nation surge in polls
The Queensland senator’s appearances on fringe podcasts includes statements on a global elite, the UN, the climate crisis and support for Vladimir Putin G...
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Albanese’s AI speech was a good start. Now Australia must confront these bigger questions | Julianne Schultz
The PM’s vision must look beyond datacentres and copyright to questions of capability, security and public benefit Get our breaking news email, free app o...
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There will be disagreement at next week’s Labor conference – but don’t expect the feuds of the past
It’s hoped a deliberate demonstration of ‘constructive unity’ by the party will entrench the public’s perception of Labor stability The Labor national con...
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Canefields to ocean to rolling hills: vision splendid of 135km northern NSW rail trail short-changed
Despite the backing of councils in a region in dire need of support, the federal government has rejected a $42m grant request to complete the trail’s 54km...
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How brighter, safer headlights may cause problems for other drivers
Bright LED headlights improve visibility for motorists and make them significantly safer at night, but what about the driver coming the other way? Newsili...
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Fleetwood still dreaming of winning an open Open
Local favourite Tommy Fleetwood is five shots behind Open leader Sam Burns after two late bogeys threaten to crush his Birkdale dreams. Newsiline summaris...
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Exercise Pitch Black 2026 war games take flight
Military aircraft and aviators from 20 countries land in Darwin ahead of Exercise Pitch Black 2026, with the biennial war games poised to begin. Newsiline...
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Retired police returning to duty to fill officer shortages
Hundreds of former officers have applied to fill recruitment shortages with Victoria Police in a move aimed at releasing officers "trapped" at their desks...
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Cattle farmers plant trees for sustainable aviation fuel
A north Queensland farming family is trialling planting biofuel-producing trees alongside their cattle. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aus...
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Breaking: Two US service members 'killed in action' in Jordan, Centcom says
The US and Iran have intensified attacks since an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago fell apart, raising the possibility of a return to all-out war...
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Norway: Huge fire destroys 100 homes, sparks evacuations
Firefighters from other areas of Norway were drafted in to help tackle the blaze in the southern city of Drammen. Newsiline summarises this report from De...
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Russell 'infuriated' by straight-line issue that leaves him 'powerless'
George Russell says a "serious issue" with the straight-line performance of his Mercedes is making his title fight with Kimi Antonelli "impossible". Newsi...
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Sara Albrecht voted for Trump three times. Then she took on his tariffs
When a law centre decided to fight Donald Trump's self-dubbed "liberation day" tariffs, its chairperson was acutely conscious of possible "retaliation" fr...
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The anti-aging industry promises to extend life. Here's the reality
The fear of aging is driving a wave of biohacking businesses promising to help restore youth and fight disease. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC...
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Hanson faces rough political seas beyond the Mediterranean
Many voters are unhappy with the hand they feel successive governments have dealt them and no one has tapped into that better than Pauline Hanson. Newsili...
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How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy that became an icon
It has become the most iconic trophy in world sport, and it all started in a small design studio in Milan more than 50 years ago. Newsiline summarises thi...
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A US tech start-up wants to turn night into day. The question is why?
Reflect Orbital has won initial approval for a plan to put thousands of mirrors in orbit that would be visible from anywhere on Earth. Newsiline summarise...
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Behind a secret safe, police find 74kgs of gold bars in suitcases
Indonesian police investigating suspected corruption discover millions of dollars worth of currency and 74 kilograms of gold in a safe hidden in a luxury...