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Firewood side hustle sparks multi-million-dollar business in four states
When bushfire and drought robbed farmer Peter Chauncy of his livelihood, he started chopping wood to sell. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News...
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Yemen's Houthis declare Saudi maritime blockade, threatening new front in US-Iran war
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said it will respond to the Houthis' threats to ships with "force". Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Austra...
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Controversial NT child protection laws to be debated, after weeks of criticism
The Northern Territory Parliament is set to debate controversial child protection laws, which have been criticised for their potential impact on the Abori...
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'I was in tears': Living without a heater through Canberra's winter
Barbara Belmonte, an ACT public housing resident, has been waiting weeks for her heater to be repaired amid the sub-zero temperatures of a Canberra winter...
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Online networks target children with ‘gamified’ violence, Seven’s Hanson pitch, Burnham takes power
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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Ex-league star Dureau dead at 39 after long cancer battle
Scott Dureau is remembered as an "exceptional" player and person after losing his life to brain cancer. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aus...
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'Our friends': How a nationwide Bug Hunt galvanized citizen scientists
More than 1 million observations of insects, spiders, snails and other invertebrates have been recorded by citizen scientists as part of Bug Hunt Australi...
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‘I love my name’: Swans star on having the best name in the AFLW
Zipporah 'Zippy' Fish announced herself immediately on the AFLW stage with a breakout debut season. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Austral...
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More people turn to CCTV in their homes to deter crime
More home security cameras than ever before are being installed, but experts say it is not clear whether they are deterring criminals. Newsiline summarise...
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Glitter in 'beautiful big nugget of rhino poo' unlocks fertility clues
Edible glitter is being used to track the reproductive cycles of the two youngest southern white rhinos Monarto Safari Park. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Critical breeding breakthrough welcome news for lovers of purple passionfruit
An unpalatable future has been averted for Australians who love purple-skinned passionfruit, with new research ensuring better prospects for the delicious...
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Taxpayers fork out almost $35,000 for MPs to stay at Queensland parliament
It has been revealed in budget estimates that 191 total overnight stays were reported by MPs last financial year, up from just 39 the previous year. Newsi...
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With five years gone, experts say 'not a second to lose' on Olympic build
Broken promises and scarcely broken ground. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the f...
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A dark chapter of Australia's past is resurfacing in immigration politics
Australia ended the White Australia policy decades ago. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links readers to the original publish...
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Joyce defends Hanson's controversial meeting as dog interrupts interview
The One Nation senator says Pauline Hanson's meeting with far-right British activist Tommy Robinson did not amount to an endorsement of his criminal condu...
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Underwater gardening helping to restore Tasmania's lost kelp forests
A new live-in internship program on the Tasman Peninsula is working to repopulate the area's endangered giant kelp forests through underwater gardening. N...
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Firebombed synagogue community to address royal commission
Community members from Melbourne's Adass Israel Synagogue will provide evidence at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion today. Newsili...
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‘One in 15 million’: Brisbane woman gives birth to identical quadruplets
Jenitar Na’amoana’s already had four children when she learned of surprise pregnancy ‘unheard of’ in Australia Get our breaking news email, free app or da...
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Why Albanese would 'have a disagreement' with his younger self now
From left-wing roots to "radical centre" prime minister, Anthony Albanese reflects on his 30-year career in Parliament House. Newsiline summarises this re...
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Three graphs that show uncertainty in the property market
Global instability, shifting tax policies and interest rate pressures force buyers and sellers to adjust to the changing property landscape. Newsiline sum...
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Tech wreck or tech correction? Why stocks are shuddering
Elon Musk's latest venture sent global stock markets to dizzying heights, but its performance since does not augur well for the company or the future of t...
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Stubborn stigma fueling shocking violence against sex workers in Australia
A new inquiry into violence against sex workers in Australia and Thailand comes just weeks after the murder of Thai teenager Tunchanok Donhomla, allegedly...
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How China's EV industry went from 'embarrassment' to the world's leader
In China you can swap an empty electric vehicle battery in about four minutes. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers...
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The musical journey of royal wedding cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason
Sheku Kanneh-Mason went viral performing at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links r...
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Why 'narcissist' bosses are more likely to oppose work from home
Research published last month found narcissistic leaders — those with a tendency to be self-centred and entitled — were more likely than others to resist...
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Quiz: How well do you remember these Australian kids' TV shows?
What was the name of the tough, mangy cat in The Ferals? Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publis...
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Man charged with murder following death of UK politician Ann Widdecombe
Joshua Kerry, 28, will appear in court on Tuesday, UK time, after the death of the prominent conservative politician in her home earlier in July. Newsilin...
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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria increasingly leaving children vulnerable to common infections, global study finds
Exclusive: Research spanning 82 countries finds antibiotic resistance increased in every region between 2004 and 2022 Harry Booth has had a rough run thro...
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Moscow targeted by drones while Russia bombards Kyiv
Ukraine launches its latest attack on the Russian capital, firing more than 400 drones, while the Kremlin deploys more ballistic missiles against targets...
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Inside the horrifying online network where children extort others to commit violence and self-harm
The 764 network is just one part of a growing online ecosystem that pushes young members into brutal and degrading acts. Newsiline summarises this report...
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Australian ski resorts smash July climate records with temperatures 12C above average
Resorts in NSW and Victoria face a warm and dry start to the season with only sporadic falls of natural snow in many alpine areas Get our breaking news em...
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Australia has had housing crises before: what can we learn from them? | Anne O’Brien
When governments make access to housing more equitable, it’s because they recognise its social and economic value The federal government’s first major tax...
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Pauline Hanson shares Seven pitch for Spotlight special that says program would highlight ‘uncontrolled immigration’
One Nation leader posts network’s proposal to travel to UK to explore what Australia faces ‘if we don’t take back control of who comes to our country’ Get...
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Manufacturing union says Australia’s tax system is ‘rigged’ in bold manifesto ahead of Labor conference
AMWU calls for wealth and inheritance taxes, free education and more revenue from gas companies as it outlines ‘working-class agenda’ Get our breaking new...
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At-home STI test pulled from Australian shelves after failing to detect infections
Exclusive: TGA finds Touch Biotechnology test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea ‘is not reliable’ and has affected an unspecified number of people Get our brea...
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Spouses of people with dementia have higher risk themselves, study finds
Having a spouse with dementia puts you at a higher risk of developing the condition, a new study finds. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Aus...