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Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:39:53 +0000
Live: Israel launches fresh strikes on Iran after Trump says he's not ready to make a deal
The US president renews his call for other nations to help secure the Strait of Hormuz as the war rages on, with new strikes on Iran by Israel.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:46:35 +0000
'Almost unhinged': UAE minister tells ABC 'Iran attacks were a surprise'
Iran's actions in attacking neighbouring countries were unprecedented, "almost unhinged" and irrational, according to a senior United Arab Emirates minister.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:38:00 +0000
The world feels like it's out of control. Could this chaos be deliberate?
Around the world, things are moving at a dizzying speed, and the pace is being set from Washington. Some people claim this is a deliberate strategy to overwhelm us, and that it comes with consequences.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:36:15 +0000
'I'm worried about them': Three members of Iranian women's team return home after seeking asylum
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirms that a trio of members of the Iranian women's football team, who were given humanitarian visas, chose to return home.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:59:52 +0000
Live: Piastri fails to start again as teenager Antonelli takes maiden win
Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli has won the F1 Chinese Grand Prix, as Australia's Oscar Piastri again failed to even start the race. Follow live.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:57:15 +1000
McRae’s Magpies have a big problem and no obvious solution
No matter how good their defence is, Collingwood are going to struggle if they can only produce 11 goals a game. But a solution to their forward-line woes is not easy to identify.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +1000
Election inquiry into Brethren election involvement calls on Dutton to appear
Committee chairman Jeremy Laxale wants the former opposition leader to explain the nature of the relationship between the party and the church group.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:43:13 +1000
‘I’m dealing with a lot right now’: Antony Catalano’s wife responds to husband’s assault charges
Media mogul Antony Catalano was charged with assault late last week following a colourful business career.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:42:24 +1000
Titans gamble backfires as Dolphins star strikes
The Titans go for a short drop-out and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki makes them pay.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:40:58 +1000
F1 Chinese Grand Prix LIVE: Piastri’s season goes from bad to worse; Mercedes prodigy Kimi Antonelli wins maiden GP
After crashing out of his home grand prix, Piastri’s bad luck continues after car issues in Shanghai. The Australian and his teammate Norris were ruled out of the Chinese Grand Prix before it begun.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1000
Australia commits to yet another perilous American military adventure
It has been gradually building towards the inevitable: Australia entering the fray in the Middle East again – this time to fight Iran – in another war in which it is not threatened. read now...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +1000
Assisted living amenities that improve quality of life
Assisted living communities extend beyond simple accommodations. Considerate amenities in these environments facilitate the comfort, engagement, and well-being of those residing there. read now...

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:30:00 +1000
Visa plan strategies for long-term success
Obtaining a visa is an exercise in foresight, patience, and organisation. As global mobility continues to increase, people and families are often looking for more permanent, secure alternatives. This methodical approach will help ensure a suc...

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +1000
#2 TOP IA ARTICLE OF 2025: Elon Musk waves away dodgy salute
Mark David is IA's star cartoonist and this January compilation was especially popular. read now...

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 03:30:00 +1000
​​​​​​​Finding a reliable electrician in Wollongong you can trust
Let's be honest, finding a good electrician shouldn't feel like a gamble. read now...

Otago Daily Times

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 22:35:44 +0000
1 dead, 2 in hospital after car crashes into Hawke’s Bay’s Wairoa River
Police believe they have found everyone from inside the vehicle, but divers will check.

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 07:05:07 +0000
Hutt Valley Line trains closed while police attend incident
Police were alerted to the incident at about 6.25pm this evening.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:46:16 +0000
Hawke’s Bay prison attacks: Four Corrections staff members injured on one day
Sugar may have been mixed with the hot water, but Corrections hasn't confirmed it yet.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 03:03:21 +0000
State Highway 3 closed following ‘serious crash’ between Waitōtara and Waverley
Motorists are told to expect delays.

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 03:45:25 +0000
One person dead after being trapped in avalanche during heli-skiing trip in Southern Alps
The victim was pulled alive from the avalanche but died from their injures.

Sydney Morning Herald National News

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:27:56 +1100
Missing man found alive as floods spark more rescues
A man has been found alive two days after disappearing into a flooded river from a houseboat, as a developing weather system threatens to bring more destructive rain.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:25:15 +1100
Former Broncos star in custody
Former NRL star Chris Walker is in custody after a bizarre arrest on the Gold Coast.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +1100
Lazy students are welching on our uni group assignments. It’s dragging down my marks
If a student isn’t at a level where they can pass a subject, they shouldn’t be able to sail by on the back of someone else’s work.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:59:27 +1100
The ‘starfish’ city: How Melbourne’s shape is pushing young workers out
Planning expert Alain Bertaud warns that Melbourne’s rigid “starfish” growth and arbitrary planning controls are pricing out young workers and threatening the city’s economic future.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:56:28 +1100
Man charged with murder as victim's family continue fight for answers
A Perth man was extradited to Adelaide following the alleged murder of a man in Morphett Vale.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:30:00 +1100
The high-stakes gamble unravelling the Trump presidency
Plummeting opinion polls and rising inflation spell trouble for the US president. And then there’s the upcoming mid-terms.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:20:44 +1100
US-Iran war live updates: Trump calls on countries to send warships to reopen Hormuz; UN chief urges Israel and Hezbollah to stop fighting
Follow our live coverage as the conflict in the Middle East enters its third week.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:42:00 +1100
US sends more warships to the Middle East
The US has sent more warships to the Middle East as Iran makes direct threats to its neighbouring countries.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +1100
Stranger danger: With every Israeli airstrike, Lebanon pays a painful price
As the Israeli Defence Forces hunt down the Hezbollah, their relentless pursuit of the Iranian-backed militia has shredded the secular fabric of Lebanese society.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:02:46 +1100
The Strait of Hormuz has always had a problem. So where are the alternatives?
The only gateway for energy from the Gulf states to the rest of the world is now being held hostage by Iran – and there aren’t many bypass options available.

The Age

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMT
Shorten veers left on treaty, boats
Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMT
Course set for vote failure
Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMT
Labor props up budget with raids
Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMT
Fears over Brexit wipe $30bn
Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:15:00 GMT
‘Dole destiny’ for STEM grads
Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.

The Australian

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMT
Shorten veers left on treaty, boats
Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMT
Course set for vote failure
Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMT
Labor props up budget with raids
Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMT
Fears over Brexit wipe $30bn
Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:15:00 GMT
‘Dole destiny’ for STEM grads
Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.

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