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Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:16:32 +0000Hastie and Taylor fail to agree on plan to oust Ley despite clandestine meeting
The two conservative men vying to replace Sussan Ley as leader of the Liberal Party met in Melbourne before attending a memorial service for their former colleague Katie Allen.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:35:21 +0000Howard's cheat sheet could prove handy for the Coalition
Former prime minister John Howard once observed that Pauline Hanson was an "electoral gift to the Labor Party". His words proved relevant this week as the Coalition's chaos dragged on.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:31:50 +0000CCTV shows triple murder suspect at police station on day of shooting
The NSW Police commissioner says a surge in domestic violence attacks is a disgrace as police release footage of Julian Ingram, the main suspect wanted over the deadly Lake Cargelligo shooting.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:52:39 +0000'Mayhem' as fast-moving bushfire engulfs backyards in suburban Perth
A fast-moving bushfire in suburban Perth put dozens of homes and lives at risk, with firefighters saying it is not safe for residents who fled the area to return.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:01:34 +0000Shots fired, traffic chaos as allegedly stolen car crashes into school bus
Two arrests have been made after police shot at an allegedly stolen car that collided with a school bus before driving towards officers in Geelong.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:52:35 +1000Australian Open 2026 LIVE updates: Svitolina fights back hard against awesome Aryna after Belarusian warned for loud grunting
Follow live as we bring you all the action from day 12 of the Australian Open.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:36:19 +1000Sabelenka's powerful backhand seals set
Aryna Sabalenka wins the first set 6-2 against Elina Svitolina.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:33:49 +1000Gold Fields, Great Southern reload for big Queensland gold hunt
Gold Fields is ramping up for another big year at Great Southern’s project in Queensland, with drilling set to begin on a big IP target at the Mt Dillon prospect.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:07:46 +1000Hindrance review call frustrates Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka challenges the umpire after a hindrance call.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:52:30 +1000Golden Dragon consolidates prime WA goldfield
Golden Dragon Mining has consolidated 600 square kilometres of prime, underexplored ground within a broader WA mining district that hosts more than 35 million ounces of gold.
Canberra Times
Independent Australia
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +1000 The death of the Coalition and a requiem for the Old Order
The latest split in Australia’s conservative Coalition is yet another signal the old, established rules no longer apply. 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...
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +1000 Trump's war on international justice
When the U.S. sanctions international judges to shield Israel, power decides who is accountable, not law. 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
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +1100Defining that little bit on the side
Copious, quirky and occasionally Queenslander.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:47:21 +1100Defence Force member charged over crash
A member of the Defence Force has been charged over a crash at Ferny Hills in Queensland’s Moreton Bay region.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:47:11 +1100Jet-ski riders spring into action as houseboat catches fire
Two brave jet-ski riders have sprung into action after a houseboat caught fire on the Gold Coast.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:42:34 +1100Baby girl and grandmother injured after being struck by car
A baby girl and her grandmother have been injured after being struck by a car on the northern Gold Coast.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:41:07 +1100Consumer Protection takes Nicheliving to the State Administrative Tribunal
Consumer Protection commissioner Trish Blake confirmed her agency was pursuing the Australian Property Alliance, which was established by Nicheliving’s directors after the company was deregistered as a builder in 2024.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:45:22 +1100Airports in Asia screening passengers for deadly virus
Australian authorities remain on high alert as airports in Asia begin screening passengers for the Nipah virus.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:43:06 +1100New footage of Alex Pretti in a confrontation with ICE agents
New footage has emerged of Alex Pretti in a tense standoff with ICE agents more than a week before he was fatally shot by federal officers in Minneapolis.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:38:47 +1100Trump moves closer to ordering strikes across Iran
Donald Trump is inching closer to ordering new military strikes on Iran.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:09:26 +1100‘OK of me but nice of him’: Trump hangs photo of Putin in White House
The posed portrait of the US and Russian presidents, taken at the Alaska summit in August, has been hung on a wall in the Palm Room, which links the West Wing to the presidential residence.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:01:53 +1100What’s in the ‘massive armada’ Trump has heading towards Iran?
The US president says a strike group led by the USS Abraham Lincoln is approaching Iran with “enthusiasm and purpose”. What does it entail?
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.