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Australia's 'deadliest year on record' exposes a worsening hidden crisis
Australia has marked a tragic milestone, new figures suggest. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to the original p...
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Canberra man faces trial for attempting to murder his wife after night out
A jury hears a Canberra man on trial for allegedly attempting to murder his wife whispered "I'm going to kill you" in her ear shortly before stabbing her...
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Iraq coach Graham Arnold has achieved something at the World Cup no other Australian has
Graham Arnold has already proven himself a legend to 46 million Iraqis. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to the...
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Trio guilty of murdering teen Ethan Hoac in 'appalling' machete attack
A third man has been found guilty of murdering 14-year-old Ethan Hoac in an unprovoked machete attack in Melbourne's north-west in 2023. Newsiline summari...
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Daley reveals Strange's new role as Blues aim to clinch Origin series win
After his starring role for the Blues in State of Origin I, Ethan Srange is given a new assignment against the Maroons at the MCG on Wednesday night. News...
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Afternoon Update: RBA holds official cash rate; Grill’d sued over alleged greenwashing; and why Dutch children are so happy
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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Ben Roberts-Smith's bail conditions varied to attend war memorial event
War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith's bail conditions have been varied so he can attend an opening at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra next week. Newsili...
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NSW Ombudsman slams 24/7 prisoner lock-in as 'unlawful and oppressive'
The NSW Ombudsman says 33 protective custody prisoners at South Coast Correctional Centre were unlawfully locked in their cells 24/7 for up to three month...
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BoM forecasts strong El Niño and warns climate change could amplify any effects on Australia
El Niño events linked with extreme weather around the world – and can increase risk of bushfires in Australia and coral bleaching on Great Barrier Reef Fo...
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People in urgent need to jump social housing waitlist queue in WA
The WA government announces plans to undertake the first reform of the social housing waitlist in more than 70 years, with families fleeing domestic viole...
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Brewery fined following legal battle with Queensland council
A once popular brewery has been fined in court after shutting up shop earlier this year due to an ongoing legal battle with a Queensland council. Newsilin...
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Every night these women pledge allegiance to a regime accused of brutalising them
As we journey into the heart of Iran, we meet the women who support the clerics and want revenge on the man who killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Newsiline s...
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‘Inadequate’: NSW police criticised for not getting out of cars after triple zero call reported woman being bashed
Independent watchdog clears officers of serious misconduct but finds they ‘did not meet minimum standards’ on night Lindy Lucena was killed in Ballina Fol...
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Two arrested during investigation into Dezi Freeman’s movements as police reveal killer likely travelled to NSW
Victoria and NSW police search seven properties as they examine where shooter travelled after killing two officers in Porepunkah Two more men have been ar...
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Strike on UNESCO-listed cathedral leaves another cultural scar on Ukraine
The historic Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra suffered "extensive" damage in an attack Ukraine says was targeted at erasing its cultural her...
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Sydney's oldest trains suspended after teens break into cabin and use horn
They have operated on the city's network for almost 45 years, but were abruptly withdrawn from service this week. Newsiline summarises this report from AB...
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The Australian horror film flipping the script on queerness
Leviticus turns queer romance into horror — and into a conversation about how these stories end. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia...
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Federal minister-turned priest Michael Tate farewelled in Hobart
Michael Tate — an academic, politician, diplomat and Catholic priest — has been remembered as a generous man whose life was one of "warmth and service to...
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Two more SA hospitals pause birthing services amid staff shortage
Two more South Australian regional centres are now temporarily diverting expectant mothers as Kapunda Hospital's birthing service is closed indefinitely....
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Birthkeeper hired by woman who died after freebirth tells inquest she was ‘not there to make a birth safer’
Emily Lal – paid $6,000 to provide freebirth support package to Stacey Warnecke – tells coroner her role was primarily to be a ‘supportive friend’ Follow...
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Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto breaks silence on assault investigation
Queensland police are investigating an alleged altercation between the 42-year-old councillor and a 28-year-old man. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Qld government to set up agency aimed at protecting children from sexual abuse
The Queensland government has announced it will establish a safeguarding agency in response to a review that found multiple opportunities were missed to s...
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Man sentenced to life in prison for 'brutal' murder of 22yo partner
Braden Jentian, 38, has been sentenced to life behind bars for the "protracted and highly brutal murder" of his 22-year-old female partner, whose body was...
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Munster backs Maroons teammate to honour late dad in Origin II
Queensland captain Cameron Munster is confident prop Tino Fa'asuamaleaui will do his late father Fereti proud in tomorrow night's State of Origin II at th...
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Paedophile teacher William ‘Rob’ Gilfillan sentenced for sexual offences against two Victorian schoolgirls in the 1980s
Former PE teacher will serve time for crimes perpetrated at Traralgon high school in Gippsland concurrently with prior 48-year sentence Follow our Austral...
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Man arrested after allegedly assaulting four cops, biting two, during arrest
A man has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted a woman and a group of police officers in regional South Australia. Newsiline summarises this report...
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El Niño declared by BOM, and it could become the strongest on record
El Niño is a state which can linger for up to 12 months and disrupt weather patterns across the globe, with Australia especially prone. Newsiline summaris...
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Trump's 'American flag blue' Reflecting Pool turns green after renovation
A $20 million renovation of Washington, DC's Reflecting Pool set out to fix leaks and turn the water blue. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Contempt charge looms for man who allegedly breached suppression order
A Cairns man who posted details of an extortion case to social media faces charges of breaching a non-publication order. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Two men arrested by Dezi Freeman investigators
Police executed seven warrants at properties across Victoria and New South Wales this morning. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia an...
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Killer slaughtered chickens before murdering 10-year-old girl, inquest hears
Biddy Porter's killer was found not criminally responsible for her murder in NSW in 2020. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and lin...
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91yo's 'best mate' saved from house fire by quick-thinking police officer
A fast-acting police officer has saved a feisty Chihuahua from a burning home in the South Burnett. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Austral...
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Albury ratepayers asked to consider rate hike of up to 42pc over two years
Albury residents could face one of the largest NSW council rate increases of recent years, with councillors voting to seek community feedback on plans to...
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Breaking: Reserve Bank keeps interest rate at 4.35pc as economy slows
The Reserve Bank keeps the interest rate at 4.35pc as Australia's economy slows down. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links r...
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RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 4.35% as economy slows and unemployment rises
Reserve Bank of Australia decision on Tuesday comes after three consecutive cash rate hikes this year Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updat...
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Grill’d burger chain sued over alleged greenwashing by consumer watchdog
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launches federal court action against restaurant over Tree Day Tuesday campaign Follow our Australia news l...