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Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:38:28 +0000
FOI documents reveal how Anika Wells' New York trip costs escalated
The final New York travel bill for Communications Minister Anika Wells and her staffer rose $7,000 from an initial booking due to last-minute changes.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:22:42 +0000
Living costs rise for all but those on government payments hit hardest
Cost-of-living pressures are being felt by all households, but some have been hit harder than others as annual costs increased between 2.3 and 4.2 per cent in 2025, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:53:24 +0000
Australian man Michael 'Micky' Hurst dies in Japan while skiing
The 27-year-old was at the rear of a group of skiers in Japan's Hokkaido region, between Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort and Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort, when he had a medical episode.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:06:25 +0000
'That's terrifying': Fake AFP set found in Cambodian scam compound
A fake AFP office staged by scammers who operated from a Cambodian scam centre reveals much about their tactics, experts say.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:20:08 +0000
Trump leaves 'door wide open' to nuclear arms race
The last remaining nuclear arms pact between the United States and Russia has come to an end at a time of global instability. 

Brisbane Times Headlines

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +1000
The 16,000km G’day
The hills were alive, with the sound of bemusement.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:31:16 +1000
Graham suffers heavy crash
Australian mogul skier Matt Graham has a bad fall at a World Cup event in Livigno, Italy in March 2025.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:27:08 +1000
CCTV shows Surry Hills service station shooting
Police released CCTV of a fatal shooting at a Surry Hills service station.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:18:56 +1000
Search for woman missing for almost two months
A large-scale search is under way south of Brisbane for an elderly woman who has been missing for almost two months.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:14:21 +1000
International Olympic Committee grills Brisbane 2032 organisers
The International Olympic Committee has grilled the Brisbane 2032 organising committee in Milan.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +1000
Australia Day 2026 violently exposes deep national divisions
If the aim of Australia Day is to promote national unity and social cohesion, writes Dave Donovan, then it ain't working. 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

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +1100
The 16,000km G’day
The hills were alive, with the sound of bemusement.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:27:08 +1100
CCTV shows Surry Hills service station shooting
Police released CCTV of a fatal shooting at a Surry Hills service station.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:18:56 +1100
Search for woman missing for almost two months
A large-scale search is under way south of Brisbane for an elderly woman who has been missing for almost two months.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:14:21 +1100
International Olympic Committee grills Brisbane 2032 organisers
The International Olympic Committee has grilled the Brisbane 2032 organising committee in Milan.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:13:41 +1100
Seniors receive 5 per cent discount for groceries in SA
South Australians with a seniors card will now receive 5 per cent off at all Romeo's Foodland stores in the state.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +1100
Prince Harry’s team ‘sent private investigator a death threat’
The High Court privacy case has also heard for the first time how Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre was tracked down to Australia, where she was running a cupcake shop.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:59:22 +1100
‘Beyond heartbreaking’: Melinda Gates responds to latest Epstein dirt sheet
Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates says her ex-husband, Bill Gates, should answer any questions raised following the release of the latest Epstein files.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +1100
Epstein’s trust reveals who would inherit his fortune
Two days before he killed himself in a federal jail, Epstein signed a document that gave away much of his $US100 million fortune.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:37:35 +1100
Evidence of ‘nighttime kidnapping’ of US TV host’s mother
Investigators have reportedly found blood and signs of forced entry at the Arizona home of Today show host Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother.

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:27:58 +1100
‘A special place in hell’: New taskforce to hunt down ‘scouts’ who sent girls to Epstein
Investigators will target a network that recruited girls from across Europe – including a contact who told him of a dancer from Queensland.

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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