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Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:34:18 +0000
Live: Explosions over Tel Aviv as Iran strikes in revenge for killing Larijani
Iran has fired missiles towards Israel after vowing revenge for the killing of its top national security adviser, Ali Larijani. Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese says Australian facilities have been damaged in an Iranian attack on a Middle East ai...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:31:41 +0000
Trump promised a 'wild' meeting with Xi, but surely he didn't mean this
The US president said last month that his planned visit to China on March 31 would be "a wild one". A lot has changed since that confident declaration and most of it has weakened his position.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:17:22 +0000
Australian facilities damaged in Iranian attack on Middle East air base
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed that an Iranian projectile hit a road just outside the Al Minhad Air Base, but no Australians were injured. 

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:08:27 +0000
Resignations and refusals: Trump increasingly isolated in Iran war
After years of threats, insults and throwing the global world order into chaos, Donald Trump is being reminded at home and abroad that trust isn't just a nicety, it's essential when you need allies.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:40:26 +0000
Kent backed Trump through several storms but drew the line with Iran
He was once a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, but the president's war in Iran has proved too much for Joe Kent — and perhaps American voters. 

Brisbane Times Headlines

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:00:09 +1000
Five luxury homes we love that are for sale right now
Looking for your next home? From a curvy new build to a clifftop stunner, here are our top picks. 

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:55:19 +1000
Ant Williams, world record holding freediver, talks about what makes him tick
Covering blacking out, the mammalian dive reflex and self-saving, Ant Williams talks about his philosophy on freediving.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:53:17 +1000
Principals prepare to join statewide teachers’ strike
As industrial action looms, school leaders have joined teachers in rejecting the government’s pay offer.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:47:22 +1000
World in pictures, March 18, 2026
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +1000
Sell off the BBL, or sell out to sports betting: Cricket’s huge call
Australian cricket will consider raising millions more from wagering to bring the national game closer to the huge levels of gambling revenue scooped up by the NRL and the AFL.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

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...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +1000
How Australia exploited the Iranian women’s football team
Australia granted asylum to a handful of Iranian footballers while simultaneously tightening migration laws that shut the door on thousands more. 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, 18 Mar 2026 19:53:17 +1100
Principals prepare to join statewide teachers’ strike
As industrial action looms, school leaders have joined teachers in rejecting the government’s pay offer.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:39:54 +1100
Cyclone Narelle barrels towards Far North Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Narelle could become a category 5 system as it barrels towards Far North Queensland.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:38:41 +1100
Study finds disturbing dreams could lead to dementia
Disturbing dreams could be a red flag for dementia, and new research has uncovered who might be at risk.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:32:54 +1100
Man who allegedly killed partner, daughter suffers mental disorder, lawyer says
A man who allegedly stabbed his partner and their baby daughter to death suffers from a mental disorder, a court has been told.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:30:00 +1100
Why this Sydney university is under fire from three directions
UTS is fending off problems on multiple fronts, with staff on strike, a damning report and the disappearance of a pathway for year 12s.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:47:22 +1100
World in pictures, March 18, 2026
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:30:00 +1100
Australian troops have died for a US lie before. An unhinged Trump wants us to go again
Political leadership is about rising to the occasion, but US President Donald Trump looks in danger of deflating.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:29:22 +1100
Right-wing tradwives have some advice for women – do what they say, not what they do
The stars of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives –  who rose to fame by peddling the traditionalist lifestyle to a new generation – are living a very different reality.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:10:00 +1100
Trump’s Epic Fury is grandiose, as he wanted. But it’s more of an epic fail
The US president has unleashed global chaos with his war on Iran. At this stage, the only geographical location that won’t be negatively affected is Epstein Island.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:27 +1100
US-Iran war recap: Top Iranian officials killed, Trump lashes allies, Iran strike near Australian base, War could push inflation past 5 per cent
An Iranian projectile has struck near an Australian defence base in the United Arab Emirates. Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East.

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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