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First footy, now beer: Region braces for $50m hit to local economy
The loss of James Boag's brewery and Hawthorn Football Club to northern Tasmania's economy could cost the region a million dollars a week, local leaders s...
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'Without free meal, it's a cup of soup for dinner'
Community cafe in Boston says numbers rose from about 60 to more than 90 at the start of the year. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busine...
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Paedophile magistrate's release prompts vigilante warning
South Australia's police chief says the force will respond accordingly to concerns about public safety once paedophile and former magistrate Peter Liddy i...
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Breaking: Australia's economy growing at 2.5 per cent annually as slowdown begins
Australia's economy grew at an annual rate of 2.5 per cent in the March quarter, the same as in the previous quarter. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Sunshine Coast Council hikes rates, slashes 130 jobs as costs spiral
Residents are angry after copping another 10 per cent rate rise as the council grapples with how to provide services for the fast-growing region. Newsilin...
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Three quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests
A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes
The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and li...
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Black market adapts after Qld's illicit tobacco and vape shop crackdown
Queensland's crackdown has reduced visible illicit tobacco sales, according to a public health researcher, but the black market has adapted, prompting cal...
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Live: ASX to open higher, oil prices jump on US-Iran uncertainty, AI stocks at record highs
Oil prices jump to a one-week high as the US and Iran provide conflicting updates on peace talks between the warring nations. Newsiline summarises this re...
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'Mekorot' is the name of Israel's national water company, to Gazans it means something else
It's been seven months since the ceasefire in Gaza, but reconstruction has barely begun, water remains contaminated, and minimal aid is getting through th...
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Global conflicts push Sri Lanka's economy to the brink
Sri Lanka was careening from crisis to crisis, then came the Mideast war. Newsiline summarises this report from NPR World and links readers to the origina...
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Kids collect five bags of litter left on riverbank
A farmer says he is having to remove litter from his fields on a daily basis. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Science & Environment a...
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Strategy to remove red tape that hinders Aboriginal cultural burning
The NSW Cultural Fire Strategy has set a clear timeline to better resource and support Indigenous-led cultural burning. Newsiline summarises this report f...
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Minimum wage to lift by 6 per cent, award rate by 4.75 per cent
Australia's minimum wage will increase by 5.97 per cent, and minimum award workers will get a 4.75 per cent pay boost, in the Fair Work Commission's (FWC)...
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How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busine...
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Promising new treatment for pancreatic cancer doubles survival rates
A medical breakthrough in the fight against pancreatic cancer is showing promising results after decades of research. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Trump faces a new inflation warning from the bond market, adding to his midterm challenges
The world is getting more uptight about lending money to President Donald Trump's government. Newsiline summarises this report from PBS NewsHour Headlines...
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Alphabet plans $80 billion stock sale as AI spending surges
The Google parent company's announcement comes on the same day as Anthropic said it had confidentially filed paperwork for an initial public offering News...
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Australia politics live: James Paterson says One Nation needs ‘increased scrutiny’; minimum wage rate set today
Shadow minister says the Coalition must treat minor party as an opponent, not an enemy. Newsiline summarises this report from The Guardian Australia and l...
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Could the battery boom lower inflation and interest rates?
Fossil fuels, which have powered the global economy for centuries, are under threat. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links re...
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AI giant Anthropic announces plans to list on US stock market
The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public shares of stock sometime this year. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and...
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World News in Brief: Updates from Gaza, the West Bank and Afghanistan, UN development reforms, change at the top of WFP
Families in Gaza living on or near the so-called Yellow Line controlled by the Israeli military have told the UN they live in constant fear of being kille...
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EasyJet says possible takeover bid 'opportunistic'
US investment firm Castlelake is considering making an offer for the budget airline. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links r...
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DR Congo celebrates recovery of Ebola survivors
The four nurses - three men and a woman - received certificates to celebrate their recoveries. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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Funds for Trump's Board of Peace aren't in World Bank account. So where are they?
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Financial Times reporter Abigail Hauslohner about the funding of President Trump's Board of Peace to oversee Gaza's recons...
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How China keeps North Korea's economy alive
While Russia is now a major money spinner, North Korea still depends on China for up to 95% of its legitimate trade. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Why China keeps North Korea's economy alive
While Russia is now a major money spinner, North Korea still depends on China for up to 95% of its legitimate trade. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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Is Albo using his sinister communist tax changes to destroy the housing market? | First Dog on the Moon
Decent hard-earning landlords are weeping into their Fabergé egg cups Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your...
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Marilyn Monroe lookalikes gather to celebrate her 100th birthday
Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centena...
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Home care workers face fuel cost spike fears
Home care workers must be paid for their mileage and travel time, a Sheffield-based carer says. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business...
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Outback council hopes sorghum crop will reduce pressure on ratepayers
An outback Queensland council grows sorghum in a bid to create new income streams, reduce pressure on ratepayers, and support jobs in the region. Newsilin...
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Put a £5 deposit on vapes to stop littering, say waste companies
The industry body for waste companies says a refundable deposit would help boost vape recycling, but others disagree. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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A year of grief and waiting: What remains when a plane falls from the sky
A year after the Air India crash, a mother still speaks about her dead son in the present tense and a brother waits for answers. Newsiline summarises this...
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Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Business and links r...
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Why is Lidl opening a pub?
The debate about about what seems like a bizarre idea of having a cold pint after exploring the store's well known middle aisle. Newsiline summarises this...
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Cattle company’s own tip-off revealed biosecurity breach, court told
A NSW company tipped off authorities to the illegal movement of its cattle, triggering the investigation that led to the largest-ever biosecurity fine und...