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Sat, 02 May 2026 07:47:00 +0000
Kumanjayi Little Baby's grandfather thanks community, says time to 'let justice take its course'
The family of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, whose body was found on the outskirts of Alice Springs on Thursday, has thanked the community for their support as tributes flow in from across the country.

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:05:12 +0000
Police pulled him over on his farm. He was tasered 30 seconds later
Disturbing cases of people wrongly tasered by police on their farm and at school has raised questions over whether officers are too reliant on the devices.

Sat, 02 May 2026 08:36:38 +0000
Brisbane Lions coach slams 'hero' parent after whiteboard leak
Chris Fagan has expressed his disappointment after the leaking of confidential Brisbane Lions notes on Essendon players.

Sat, 02 May 2026 02:04:17 +0000
Live: Tigers on the board in 2026 after Eagles thriller, Cats on top against Roos
The injury-ravaged Richmond Tigers have snapped a 12-game losing streak with a dramatic 11-point victory over West Coast. Follow live.

Sat, 02 May 2026 04:44:06 +0000
Live: Broncos welcome back superstars after Raiders beat Titans
The Broncos are welcoming back Reece Walsh and Pat Carrigan against the Roosters tonight, after the Canberra Raiders took care of business on the Gold Coast. Follow live.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Sat, 02 May 2026 18:20:32 +1000
Liberals hope to hold on in byelection
Victorian votes are putting Liberal Jess Wilson's leadership to its first big test with Mornington Peninsula voters going to the polls.

Sat, 02 May 2026 18:20:03 +1000
Frenzy as petrol drops to 78 cents a litre
There has been a frenzy to fill up at a Sydney service station with fuel dropping to just 78 cents a litre.

Sat, 02 May 2026 18:20:00 +1000
Budget to be hit by Iran war
With further increases to the cost of fuel expected, pressure is building on Treasurer Jim Chalmers to extend the fuel excise cut.

Sat, 02 May 2026 18:19:40 +1000
Fears grow over bar attacks
Melbourne's hospitality war has further expanded, with three more attacks.

Sat, 02 May 2026 18:09:10 +1000
Cody Walker explodes in Carlton debut, but proud dad slams ‘ridiculous’ draft rule
Carlton are being forced to pay a high price for a father-son star, but Blues fans won’t be disappointed.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:30:00 +1000
Reasons to be cheerful: The rise of the resistance
There are many monstrous things happening in the world, but nevertheless there are reasons to be cheerful, IA founder Dave Donovan says. 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

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:48:07 +0000
Vanuatu earthquake: Magnitude 7.3 quake strikes near Luganville
The quake struck about 35km northeast of Luganville in Vanuatu.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:10:43 +0000
Mt Albert violence: Vehicle driven at group of partygoers, six injured in mass disorder
A car was also driven at partygoers and a number of vicious assaults reported.

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:36:00 +0000
Emergency incident in Auckland’s Mt Albert: Four injured; police, ambulance at scene
70-100 people could be seen gathered in groups near the scene in Mt Albert.

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:09:14 +0000
Southern motorway crash near Ōtara injures three, lanes blocked
Police said the accident near Ōtara has blocked multiple lanes.

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.

Sydney Morning Herald National News

Sat, 02 May 2026 18:20:32 +1000
Liberals hope to hold on in byelection
Victorian votes are putting Liberal Jess Wilson's leadership to its first big test with Mornington Peninsula voters going to the polls.

Sat, 02 May 2026 18:20:03 +1000
Frenzy as petrol drops to 78 cents a litre
There has been a frenzy to fill up at a Sydney service station with fuel dropping to just 78 cents a litre.

Sat, 02 May 2026 18:20:00 +1000
Budget to be hit by Iran war
With further increases to the cost of fuel expected, pressure is building on Treasurer Jim Chalmers to extend the fuel excise cut.

Sat, 02 May 2026 18:19:40 +1000
Fears grow over bar attacks
Melbourne's hospitality war has further expanded, with three more attacks.

Sat, 02 May 2026 17:38:13 +1000
Australia news as it happened: Alleged killer of five-year-old NT girl moved to Darwin after riots in Alice Springs; Trump tells US Congress operations in Iran have ‘terminated’
Follow our live coverage of news in Australia and around the globe.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Sat, 02 May 2026 16:00:00 +1000
Trump has a new target in Europe – and there is a price for speaking up
When the leader of a key US ally told us exactly what he thinks about how things are going in the war with Iran, it didn’t go down well with a furious US president.

Sat, 02 May 2026 13:45:00 +1000
In Lebanon, the missiles fall and the crisis mounts, despite the ceasefire
With thousands displaced by the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, aid agencies say Lebanon’s war-weary civilians are now also facing a health crisis.

Sat, 02 May 2026 12:47:57 +1000
Six Australian Gaza flotilla detainees freed by Israel
The activists were among more than a hundred people involved in a second Global Sumud Flotilla, attempting to break Israel’s naval blockade.

Sat, 02 May 2026 10:29:21 +1000
Myanmar’s military dictators don’t care about Aung San Suu Kyi. Here’s what they really crave
The regime has moved the popular Nobel laureate from a jail to home detention, but it’s unlikely the leopard is changing its spots.

Sat, 02 May 2026 08:51:13 +1000
FBI releases video of suspect in alleged Trump assassination attempt
The annotated footage shows the suspect sprinting through a checkpoint and raising a gun.

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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