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Melbourne teenager becomes youngest Australian to summit Mount Everest
The 18-year-old's singular achievement comes as the number of climbers ascending to the world's tallest peak hits a record high. Newsiline summarises this...
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Three die in ‘horrific’ south Sydney vehicle crash after police welfare check
A 42-year-old fled from police before being involved in a two-vehicle crash in Sans Souci, police say Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news...
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Inside the costly trend charging up Australia's classic car scene
A niche group of classic car owners are giving used vehicles an electric second life — but is it worth it? Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News...
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Call to 911 reveals harrowing moments before NASCAR champ's death
A call to 911 reveals NASCAR champion Kyle Busch had been coughing up blood in the hours before his tragic death aged 41. Newsiline summarises this report...
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WA health official wants more support to stem 'rare' diphtheria outbreak
The director of the Communicable Disease Control Directorate says vaccines help prevent more serious symptoms, but more efforts are needed to tackle the d...
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Breaking: Queensland man charged by anti-terrorism police
A 48-year-old has been arrested by the state's Joint Counter Terrorism Team over alleged "concerning posts" on social media. Newsiline summarises this rep...
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Short-staffing contributes to lighter penalty for sexual harasser psychiatrist
The only psychiatrist in a regional WA area is given a more lenient sanction for sexually harassing a nurse, partially due to a lack of other mental healt...
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Female veterans find solace in surf with 'life-changing' therapy
A Queensland woman has launched a program designed specifically for women veterans to improve their mental health. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
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Hospitality wars: who is recruiting children to firebomb Melbourne bars, nightclubs and restaurants?
More than 50 people have been arrested over alleged attacks on venues since April, but police still don’t know what’s behind the crime wave Get our breaki...
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Australia’s largest recorded diphtheria outbreak is spreading through remote Indigenous communities
By the time a national vaccine blitz was announced this week, unlinked cases had already been reported in four states. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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The biggest budget myths: why claims of ‘massive tax bills’ and an investor exodus fall short
In the backlash to changes to capital gains tax, many claims have been made and not all of them stack up Get our breaking news email, free app or daily ne...
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Police drop case against artist who depicted high-profile Australians in uniforms with Nazi symbols
Michael Agzarian was charged despite internal legal advice that the images were ‘political satire’, court hears Get our breaking news email, free app or d...
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Could a roof sprinkler save your home in a bushfire?
Preparing for an ember attack could extend your home's bushfire survivability rate to above 90 per cent or even closer to 100 per cent, a fire scientist s...
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F1 driver smashes into groundhog during Canadian Grand Prix session
A groundhog is killed and an F1 car heavily damaged after a collision during practice for the Canadian Grand Prix. Newsiline summarises this report from A...
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Albany's hidden WWII fuel tanks transformed into global street art gallery
Tucked away in bushland on Western Australia's south coast, a hidden World War II site has become a sprawling canvas for street artists from all over the...
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Police investigate triple fatal crash in Sydney's south
Three people have died in a car crash in Sydney’s south, with police attempting to conduct a welfare check at one of the victim’s homes minutes before the...
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Top End tourism and hospitality businesses seek lifeline amid rising costs
A popular Darwin restaurant has closed down and the owner of another local hospitality business is asking for COVID-era support measures to be brought bac...
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These aren't ants but shipping containers escaping on a massive breakaway iceberg
Details of how the shipping containers ended up on a giant iceberg have been revealed in one of the more unusual reports tabled at the annual meeting of A...
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Black mould and broken toilets in 'dismal' government-owned homes
Bug infestations, walls covered in black mould and broken toilets are just some of the issues plaguing homes in Australia's most isolated communities, whe...
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Health Minister denies health cuts, despite asking department to find $700m in cuts
Health groups fear the impact of hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts expected to be found in the Health Department as part of Treasurer Eric Abetz's s...
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UN climate expert goes back to school to address some burning questions
Primary school students in regional Victoria have their climate change questions answered. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and li...
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Collingwood champion's achievement reopens old wound outside Victoria
When Scott Pendlebury steps onto the MCG on Saturday afternoon, his name will stand alone at the top of a remarkable list — but the achievement has also r...
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Tony Albert's form of optimism is a lesson for us all
Girramay, Yidinji and Kuku-Yalanji artist Tony Albert hopes to "take every item of 'Aboriginalia' in Australia out of circulation". Newsiline summarises t...
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Tulsi Gabbard resigns as top US intelligence official
The first Hindu member at the White House, Tulsi Gabbard is known for her opposition to foreign wars. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Austr...
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Is Australia's two-party political system dead?
With the rise of One Nation's popularity and younger voters increasingly turning to the Greens, the traditional two-party system in Australian politics ha...
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Woman and baby die after highway crash north of Cairns
Police said initial investigations indicated a white Mitsubishi Triton ute struck a red Mazda MX-5 before colliding with a white MG3 hatchback. Newsiline...
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Little penguin numbers climb on Kangaroo Island despite algal bloom impact
Little penguin numbers on Kangaroo Island have rebounded, but estimates show there are only about 700 adult breeders after a harmful algal bloom. Newsilin...
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Allan, Wilson outline 2026 election agenda
Victoria's premier and opposition leader will deliver their pre-election pitches as both parties hold their state conferences. Newsiline summarises this r...
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Pendlebury's greatest role on the path to record was restoring the Pies
Scott Pendlebury's record-breaking career has spanned almost five separate Collingwood eras, with each one helping put the club back near the top of the A...
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Does the Queensland premier have a leash on his own attack dog?
Queensland's deputy premier made a 'dick' joke about his political opponent this week, but the difference in his approach and the premier's raises questio...
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WHO upgrades risk assessment for Ebola outbreak in DRC to 'very high'
The World Health Organization raises its assessment of the outbreak going nation-wide as a province in the Congo's east bans funerals and suspends the loc...
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Dangerous area in Sydney for rock fishers trials life jacket library
Rock fishers in Sydney's east can now borrow and return life jackets for free in a bid to help reduce the number of drownings in the area. Newsiline summa...
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Shipping containers of water slide parts left idle as park plans axed
A developer blames the Iran war for his decision to axe a water park and resort project in regional Queensland despite already spending $21 million. Newsi...
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Confused about Labor's tax changes? Here's what they really mean
Labor's capital gains tax changes have set off a firestorm of debate about the implications for small businesses, start-ups, share owners and plenty more....
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Australia's slowdown, family fortunes — and the investment bet heading sky-high
The key money stories this week, broken down simply — and what they mean for you. Newsiline summarises this report from SBS News Australia and links reade...
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The two best places to invest your money in Australia after 'major' budget shake-up
Significant changes to tax discounts in the 2026 federal budget are likely to shift how and where people choose to invest. Newsiline summarises this repor...