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Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:35:57 +0000Louise Adler unloads over reputationally 'trashed' Adelaide Writers' Week
Former Adelaide Writers' Week director says the reputation of the event has been "trashed" as she took aim at lobby groups and the SA Premier during an intense appearance on 7.30.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:20:29 +0000Liberals divided over Labor's plan to outlaw inciting racial hatred
After weeks criticising the Albanese government over the Bondi attack and issues around antisemitism, the Coalition is split over whether proposed solutions are at odds with its interests in preserving freedom of speech.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:10:44 +0000'We don't want them': Neo-Nazi group says it will disband ahead of new laws
In a statement posted to Telegram, the group announced the closure of the National Socialist Network would also spell the end of "co-projects" White Australia, the European Australian Movement and the White Australia Party.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:15:04 +0000Author Craig Silvey not cooperating with authorities after arrest, court told
One of Australia's most renowned authors, Craig Silvey, faces court after he allegedly distributed child exploitation material.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:56:43 +0000BBC seeks to have Donald Trump's $15b defamation lawsuit dismissed
The BBC is attempting to dismiss the US president lawsuit over its editing of a 2021 speech that made it appear he had directed supporters to storm the US Capitol.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:53:04 +1000Strikers suffer horror collapse
Adelaide Strikers lose wickets in the first innings of their BBL match against the Melbourne Stars.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:49:56 +1000Kokkinakis won. Here’s why he can’t guarantee he will play his next match
Thanasi Kokkinakis won his first singles match since last year’s Australian Open, but his involvement in his home grand slam is in doubt.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:37:52 +1000Vukic takes first-set tiebreak
Aleksander Vukic wins the first-set tiebreak in his Adelaide International match against Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:23:12 +1000Thousands of part-time jobs up from grabs
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is searching for thousands of part-time workers for the upcoming census.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:19:51 +1000Dozens of rescues in flood-hit Queensland community
Dozens of rescues have been carried out in the flood-hit community of Clermont after its wettest day in 110 years.
Canberra Times
Independent Australia
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...
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +1000 Navigating the Australian tax system as a new arrival
Ripe with opportunities and known for its promising economic conditions, living in Australia is a dream for many foreign nationals. read now...
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +1000 Royal commission push after Bondi killings driven by politics, not evidence
The demand for a royal commission into the Bondi killings reflects media and political pressure rather than any clear investigative necessity. read now...
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +1000 How Iran’s regime weaponised religion
Behind the language of morality and law, Iran’s theocracy has spent decades protecting abusers and punishing their victims. read now...
Otago Daily Times
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 22:35:44 +00001 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 +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.
Sydney Morning Herald National News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +1100Warning: This Column 8 contains more spiders (sorry)
Spiders of both kinds, oh my.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +1100Study makes surprising finding about women without kids
The research by the University of Queensland analysed data from more than 6000 women, including mothers, women experiencing fertility issues, and those who chose not to have kids.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:53:04 +1100Strikers suffer horror collapse
Adelaide Strikers lose wickets in the first innings of their BBL match against the Melbourne Stars.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:23:12 +1100Thousands of part-time jobs up from grabs
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is searching for thousands of part-time workers for the upcoming census.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:19:51 +1100Dozens of rescues in flood-hit Queensland community
Dozens of rescues have been carried out in the flood-hit community of Clermont after its wettest day in 110 years.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:00:57 +1100Trump’s Iran tariff threatens to reignite China trade war
Trump’s tariff threat against countries doing business with Iran could have dire consequences for the already fragile US-China trade truce negotiated last year.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:48:26 +1100Trump furthers push for Greenland
Donald Trump is stepping up his push to take over Greenland, declaring the United States "needs" the island.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:47:02 +1100Rudd’s successor will need to be a political animal to survive DC
His infamous tweet left a question mark over his capacity to do the job, but Kevin Rudd changed the narrative.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:56:51 +1100Trump has big hopes for Greenland – Australia just gave him a reality check
The actions of two Australian mining companies reveal the barriers to any Arctic mining boom, despite White House talk of extracting critical minerals.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:59:32 +1100Iranian leader’s brutal gamble in showdown with Trump
This blinkered and ruthless old man has staked everything on the idea that maximum cruelty will quash his protesters – and that the US will do nothing.
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.