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Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:15:17 +0000Abducted by Hamas, Noa never lost hope she would see her 'soulmate' again
Noa and Avinatan's abduction from a music festival became an enduring illustration of the horrors endured by Israelis on October 7. Now safely in each other's arms, a chapter has closed on a harrowing two years.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:46:12 +0000Tears as freed prisoners reunited with loved ones in Gaza and West Bank
Nearly 2,000 Palestinians who were imprisoned in Israel have been reunited with their families as part of an exchange for hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:01:22 +0000Senior conservative cautions Liberals quietly pushing to split the party
In a major address to his party, James Paterson says "marginal" voices agitating for the Liberal party to split must be kept on the sidelines, cautioning it would spell "disaster".
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 06:22:14 +0000Australia's illicit tobacco problem could get worse due to perfect storm
Internal tobacco industry data estimates the illicit tobacco market now makes up 64 per cent of all tobacco consumed in Australia and 82 per cent of the total nicotine consumed.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 03:09:34 +0000Damage assessment underway after Australian icebreaker scrapes ocean floor
Antarctic icebreaker RSV Nuyina has headed to deeper waters off remote Heard Island in the Southern Ocean while assessments are undertaken to see if the hull has suffered any damage after scraping the ocean floor.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:38:32 +1000Disruption premium: Why the Hawks’ first, late Merrett bid just doesn’t cut it
The Hawks have to understand that they’ve chucked a small bomb into Tullamarine by trying to purloin a skipper – also Essendon’s best player by a lamentable distance – at a time of tumult for the Bombers.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:36:46 +1000New taskforce begins fresh search for missing boy Gus
A new taskforce, with the help from the Defence Force, has formed to begin a fresh search for missing boy Gus.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:36:35 +1000$102.5 million plan to manage algal bloom in the summer
The South Australian and federal governments have approved a $102.5 million plan to tackle the algal bloom this summer.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:35:52 +1000Executives resign from childcare chain after abuse charges against ex-staffer
Two top executives at Affinity Education have stepped down after child abuse charges were laid against former worker Joshua Brown.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:33:53 +1000Nikita Tszyu’s fight future under a cloud after boxer ‘T-boned’ in car crash
The Tszyu brothers have had their bad luck outside the ring. First, Tim required surgery after a dog bite. Now Nikita has been fortunate to escape major injury in a car accident.
Canberra Times
Independent Australia
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...
Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +1000 'Libspill': Hastie and other anti-liberal Antics
Managing editor Michelle Pini takes a look at the Liberal Party's Far-Right takeover from within, simmering beneath the "civilised broad church" facade. read now...
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +1000 Economic policy is about making us better off
Australia’s economy isn’t broken — it’s better than we think. Growth, jobs, and low inflation show smart policy still matters. read now...
Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +1000 JEFF MCMULLEN: Trump’s war within: How language became a weapon
Donald Trump’s incendiary rhetoric is fuelling a volatile political divide, turning words into weapons on America’s streets. 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
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +1100‘The last thing you expect’: Father of allegedly drugged baby speaks out
The man’s former fiancee is accused of deliberately poisoning their daughter to get sympathy and donations from online followers. He says his ex “was wonderful, until she wasn’t”.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:36:46 +1100New taskforce begins fresh search for missing boy Gus
A new taskforce, with the help from the Defence Force, has formed to begin a fresh search for missing boy Gus.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:36:35 +1100$102.5 million plan to manage algal bloom in the summer
The South Australian and federal governments have approved a $102.5 million plan to tackle the algal bloom this summer.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:35:52 +1100Executives resign from childcare chain after abuse charges against ex-staffer
Two top executives at Affinity Education have stepped down after child abuse charges were laid against former worker Joshua Brown.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:30:00 +1100The sweet smoke of gum leaves and a pointed perspective on treaty
The day began with a smoking ceremony at Victoria’s parliament, building up to a cry for the end of governments making decisions for First Nations people.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +1100The accidental power couple taking on a dictator – and Putin
She was a housewife until her politician husband was sent to jail. When he was finally released, he was shocked at what he found.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 18:20:44 +1100Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees reunited with families
The final 20 Israeli hostages have reunited with their families after being released by Hamas in exchange for nearly 2000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:35:49 +1100Hostages and prisoners have been exchanged. What now for Gaza?
There was elation when the hostages were released, but difficult questions remain, including whether Hamas will disarm and who will govern Gaza – highlighting the fragility of an agreement.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:19:26 +1100Gaza hostage release as it happened: Hamas releases 20 living hostages taken during October 7 attacks; Trump calls for Netanyahu to be pardoned on corruption charges in Israeli parliament address
All 20 living hostages held by Hamas and thousands of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war in Gaza. Follow our live coverage.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:08:27 +1100After a violent kidnapping and captivity, Nimrod Cohen returns home
He was kidnapped while on duty and held hostage for two years. Nimrod Cohen was released with the other hostages and is reunited with his family.
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.