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NZ detects first case of bird flu in native bird
Days after a migratory bird tested positive for bird flu in Wellington, authorities have detected a second case of the deadly virus in a native bird. News...
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Retired teacher says year 12 marks are being inflated in 'unfair' grading system
A retired South Australian teacher says some educators are inflating the grades of year 12 students, which she says is making the marks "unfair". Newsilin...
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World Cup stars who could move this summer
As the World Cup approaches its end, attentions are turning to the 2026-27 club season - and the players who could be on the move this summer. Newsiline s...
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Rubio convenes countries on left-wing political violence
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday convened leaders from more than 60 countries to take part in the Trump administration's latest effort to quell...
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NSW woman arrested as part of Dezi Freeman investigation
A NSW woman was arrested in Bairnsdale today as part of Victoria Police's investigation into the movements of dead police killer Dezi Freeman. Newsiline s...
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Five big challenges facing Burnham - and how he might tackle them
From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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A very quick guide to Burnham - when does he actually become PM?
He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's PM on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - To...
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Relief for marine experts as whale helped out of shallow estuary
A juvenile southern right whale has been saved by a pod of dolphins after it was stranded in an estuary in WA's south for two weeks. Newsiline summarises...
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School bus crash kills at least 20 pupils in Uganda
Dozens others, including school staff, were injured in the crash, suspected to have been caused by a mechanical fault. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Xi Jinping calls for international cooperation in AI development at WAIC in Shanghai
Xi Jinping marked his first in-person attendance at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, where Xi shared China's vision of A...
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Effort, spirit and moments - but do England lack all-round quality?
As England reflect on their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at what Thomas Tuchel's team were lacking. Newsiline...
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Man caught driving homemade car fashioned from mobility scooter
The disqualified driver had made the car from a gopher mobility scooter and the body of a child's ride-in car, and will appear in court at a later date. N...
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Taking violence seriously is more complex than a royal commission
Experts are divided about whether there should be a royal commission into violence against women but say the solutions to the problem are already known an...
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Japan revises law to ensure supply of (male) heirs to the imperial throne
A popular princess drives support for having a female Japanese Emperor. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR News and links readers to the original p...
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'Mind-blowing' ancient bones discovery sparked by family holiday
The "once in a lifetime" discovery in Pembrokeshire could rewrite history, researchers say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories a...
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Catfished teen gets £10k after photos used for fake dating profiles
Elha Mai Weston posed as the teenager to strike up romantic conversations on social media. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories an...
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Japan relaxes royal succession rules - but ban on female emperors remain
The new bill also allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Olympic cyclist admits to driving despite ban after crash that killed wife
Rohan Dennis pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified after police pulled him over last month. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - World...
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Toilet germs and other things living in your make-up brushes
Various studies have shown that make-up tools, including brushes, can harbour a range of bacteria, including opportunistic pathogens. Newsiline summarises...
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PNG ousts Taiwan officials, seeks to 'reassure' China after Australian treaty
Papua New Guinea will close Taiwan's trade mission in the country, freezing out its fifth largest trading partner in a major strategic move designed to re...
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Australians need better understanding of Holocaust, professor tells inquiry
A Monash University professor has told the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion of the importance of Holocaust teachings. Newsiline summar...
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Cyclist Rohan Dennis pleads guilty to driving with suspended licence after crash that killed wife
Adelaide-based Olympian was banned from driving for five years over Melissa Hoskins’ 2023 death Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get...
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Landslide buries people, destroys buildings in south-western China
A landslide in south-western China's Chongqing municipality has buried people in rubble and destroyed a roadway and a number of buildings, according to st...
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Breaking: Landslide buries people, destroys buildings in south-western China
A landslide in south-western China's Chongqing province has buried people in rubble and destroyed a roadway and a number of buildings, according to state...
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Do you know an athlete competing at the Commonwealth Games? We want to hear from you
If you have a connection to any Aussie athletes participating in the Commonwealth Games, get in touch with us. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC N...
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US hits more bridges in Iran in expansion of its air strike campaign
The United States has expanded its air strike campaign against Iran by increasingly hitting bridges, part of President Donald Trump's threats to start str...
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ICE agent involved in fatal shooting violent and unstable, family says
Close relatives of the ICE agent understood to have killed a Colombian man in the US this week say he has struggled with mental health issues for most of...
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Tasmanians lost more than $200m on pokies last financial year
Tasmanians lost $208.27 million to poker machines in 2025-26, or around $360 per person — a 6.9 per cent increase on last financial year. Newsiline summar...
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How testosterone testing will work in Hegseth's 'manly' military
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced mandatory testosterone screening for military personnel aged 30 and over. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Philippines condemns Chinese media depicting it as monkey in AI video
China Daily posted a video of a monkey being forced to sing its claims to the South China Sea. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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Canberra childcare centre closes suddenly, worker sacked
Parents at Edge Early Learning in Higgins received an email last night advising the regulator had ordered the centre to immediately shut. Newsiline summar...
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Police allegedly seize $165,000 worth of meth from outback home
Police allege more than 200 grams of methamphetamines have been seized during a drug bust at a Mount Isa home in outback Queensland. Newsiline summarises...
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'Carry on patriots': Trump officials defend pilot after fighter jet stunt
Officials in US President Donald Trump's administration, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, continue to support low-altitude military flyovers desp...
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Telstra outage caused by system being sent back two decades
The national Telstra outage last week was triggered by maintenance work that caused the system's clocks to go back two decades, the telco says. Newsiline...
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The Crunch: Whale migration, house prices on the move, and a lot of missing cash
Want to get this in your inbox every fortnight? Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and links readers to the original publisher f...
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Josh Fawaz's Like a Prayer now has AI credits on Spotify
DJ and music producer Josh Fawaz has updated the song credits on Spotify on his viral track Like a Prayer. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...