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Wed, 15 Oct 2025 03:50:10 +0000Graphic footage shows Hamas executing people in the streets of Gaza
Masked gunmen have carried out "extrajudicial executions" in the streets of Gaza City as an expert claims the terror group is trying to regain control of the destroyed enclave.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:53:53 +0000Spirit of Tasmania IV ship unable to dock at interim berth at Point Henry in Geelong
The ABC understands that a recent safety assessment found the interim berth would need two additional bollards for the ship to dock there at a cost of $2 million, an option which may not go ahead.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:18:33 +0000Three Australian men could face death penalty after alleged murder in Bali
Indonesian police allege Zivan Radmanovic was killed when two Australian men stormed the villa, shooting him.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:09:24 +0000'Inland tsunami' inquest hears of agencies' tension before disaster
The third day of an inquest into two deaths during the 2022 Eugowra flood hears of concerns raised within the SES about the accuracy of weather bureau warnings.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:45:16 +0000Warrant issued as teen refuses to attend court over Cobblebank killings
A teenager in youth custody over the murders of Dau Akueng and Chol Achiek is forcibly arrested by police after he repeatedly refused to attend court.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:58:55 +1000AFL trade period LIVE 2025: Deadline passes: Merrett remains a Bomber; Curnow, Petracca, Oliver find new homes
Follow along for all the news and reaction after the trade deadline for 2025 passed.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:45:00 +1000England overlook Roosters star Smith in favour of veteran who flopped in NRL
Billy Smith enjoyed the best season of his injury-plagued career for the Tricolours, and put up his hand to represent the country of his heritage. He received a “thanks, but no thanks”.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:36:21 +1000Former suspect in cold case triple-murder admits taking victim's keys
A former suspect in a cold case triple-murder has admitted to taking the keys to one of the victim's motorcycles 24 hours after his death.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:36:19 +1000Man shot in the ankle at Queensland property
A man has been taken to hospital after being shot in the ankle at a property in south-east Queensland.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:31:51 +1000Victorian premier takes a swipe at the opposition leader
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has taken a swipe at Opposition Leader Sussan Ley over her comments about crime.
Canberra Times
Independent Australia
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +1000 Immigration pressures build as net migration stabilises
Treasury forecasts suggest Australia’s migration decline may soon hit its floor and could settle well above pre-pandemic levels, setting the stage for a heated political battle. read now...
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Trusted media vital in cutting through Gaza crisis misinformation
Finding out about the crisis in the Middle East and trying to understand it can be a marathon undertaking. read now...
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000 Security without sovereignty: Australia’s quiet slide into digital dependency
Australia’s deepening digital ties with the U.S. may offer protection — but at the cost of control. read now...
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +1000 Australia’s top-secret AUKUS cloud may hand our data over to the U.S.
Australia’s AUKUS cloud deal with Amazon may deepen military ties — but critics warn it risks surrendering digital sovereignty. read now...
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +1000 Byron on its way to becoming the gridlock capital of the nation
A major road upgrade is set to wreak havoc in Byron Bay, affecting outbound traffic, local businesses and Byron's economy. read now...
Otago Daily Times
Sun, 05 Oct 2025 07:05:07 +0000Hutt 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 +0000Hawke’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 +0000State Highway 3 closed following ‘serious crash’ between Waitōtara and Waverley
Motorists are told to expect delays.
Wed, 25 Sep 2024 03:45:25 +0000One 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.
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 08:16:14 +0000Raglan dog-walker death: Driver’s aunty blames police for delayed response before fatal crash
Woman says the vehicles of interest never left the accident scene.
Sydney Morning Herald National News
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:36:21 +1100Former suspect in cold case triple-murder admits taking victim's keys
A former suspect in a cold case triple-murder has admitted to taking the keys to one of the victim's motorcycles 24 hours after his death.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:36:19 +1100Man shot in the ankle at Queensland property
A man has been taken to hospital after being shot in the ankle at a property in south-east Queensland.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:31:51 +1100Victorian premier takes a swipe at the opposition leader
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has taken a swipe at Opposition Leader Sussan Ley over her comments about crime.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:30:56 +1100Tributes flow for woman and two boys killed in 'tragic' house fire
Tributes are pouring in for a woman and two boys who were killed in a house fire in central Queensland.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:30:00 +1100Jazzeoke just the thing for amateur singers’ fling with big band swing
Jazz fans are having a red-hot go at singing like Frank or Ella with a live big band.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:42:58 +1100Trump warns Hamas to disarm or be disarmed as fragile ceasefire is tested
Hamas has also accused Israel of killing Palestinians returning to their homes, as cracks appear in the peace deal brokered by Donald Trump.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:58:20 +1100Israel still awaits the bodies of the final dead hostages
Hamas has handed over four more coffins as anger grows over the failure of the militant group to deliver the remains of all 28 hostages.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:30:00 +1100Donald Trump has already set his sights on the next calamity
Bringing peace to Europe will require a different kind of diplomacy from the US president. And he is already reaching for his biggest stick.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:48:49 +1100French PM bows to pressure with extraordinary move to save his job
Plans to increase the pension age have been shelved by an increasingly desperate Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, amid the worst political crisis in decades.
Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:30:00 +1100Peace in Trump’s time? Maybe, just not in America
While Trump frees hostages in Gaza, he seizes some at home, oblivious to the paradox of enforcing peace abroad while inflaming violence in the US.
The Age
Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMTShorten 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 GMTCourse 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 GMTLabor 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 GMTFears 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 GMTShorten 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 GMTCourse 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 GMTLabor 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 GMTFears 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.