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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:06:23 +0000Jemma Stapleton's brother shares devastated tribute after 25yo Australian sprinter dies in Thailand
The brother of Stawell Gift finalist Jemma Stapleton remembers her "bright smile" and expresses gratitude for the outpouring of grief and support.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:24:58 +0000NDIS labour hire company enters administration, 480 jobs in limbo
NDIS labour hire provider United Foundation has entered voluntary administration blaming regulatory changes, delayed payments and rising costs.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:45:32 +0000One Nation's Melbourne fundraiser moved over protest concerns
A One Nation fundraiser in Melbourne has been moved to an undisclosed location after several protest groups vowed to demonstrate outside, the party says.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:10:00 +0000Billionaire says $150m court loss no reason to change approach to native title
Mining magnate Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest has defended his company's approach to Indigenous agreements after a court ordered the miner to pay $150 million in compensation to the Yindjibarndi people.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:55:36 +0000Ivan Milat suspected in 11 additional murder, missing persons cases
A parliamentary inquiry has heard a police taskforce identified 11 unsolved homicide and missing persons cases with potential links to Ivan Milat.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:56:09 +1000Driver pulled from vehicle at gunpoint by police
A driver was pulled from his car at gunpoint by police following a dramatic pursuit in Sydney’s south-west.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:48:41 +1000AFL LIVE: Cats lose Jack Bowes to hamstring ahead of Suns clash in Geelong
Geelong and Gold Coast face off at GMHBA Stadium as both clubs chase a finals berth in 2026. Follow along for live updates, reactions and AFL news.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:47:13 +1000Man accused of kidnapping and murdering mother
A man has been charged with the murder of his mother after allegedly kidnapping her in Sydney's north-west.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:45:56 +1000Protesters outside the Melbourne venue hosting a funding event for Pauline Hanson
A heavy police presence was on hand as protesters gathered outside the fundraiser
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:44:48 +1000Wallabies bolters for Nations Championship
The Rugby Heaven crew take a look at some possible Wallabies bolters for the Nations Championship.
Canberra Times
Independent Australia
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +1000 Why One Nation endangers Australia’s homeless — and everyone else
Does Australia have an illegal migrant problem, or do we have a compassion problem? Editor Michelle Pini discusses the tragic death of a young "non-resident" as One Nation dogwhistling intensifies. 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...
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +1000 'Locust and Other Poems' finds beauty, warning and wonder in everyday life
Poet Joel O’Connor’s latest collection blends science, politics, philosophy and everyday observations into a thoughtful and engaging exploration of the modern world. read now...
Otago Daily Times
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:48:07 +0000Vanuatu 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 +0000Mt 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 +0000Emergency 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 +0000Southern 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 +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.
Sydney Morning Herald National News
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:00:58 +1000‘Unprovoked, gratuitous, brutal’: Two men sentenced over WA grandfather’s murder
Raymond Smith, 68, died alone and in pain after three men broke into his house and brutally attacked him in December 2023.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:56:09 +1000Driver pulled from vehicle at gunpoint by police
A driver was pulled from his car at gunpoint by police following a dramatic pursuit in Sydney’s south-west.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:47:13 +1000Man accused of kidnapping and murdering mother
A man has been charged with the murder of his mother after allegedly kidnapping her in Sydney's north-west.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:45:56 +1000Protesters outside the Melbourne venue hosting a funding event for Pauline Hanson
A heavy police presence was on hand as protesters gathered outside the fundraiser
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +1000Labor must hold firm to resist the One Nation surge
Truth-telling is not usually big on the political agenda – politicians telling porky pies are as normal as snouts in the trough
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:21:16 +1000‘Difficult questions’ need answering: Adoptees hope for closure with probe into South Korean program
A former magistrate will the lead the country’s first-ever probe into alleged failures in the Australian-South Korean adoption program.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +1000Thai princess dies, plunging kingdom into mourning and sparking succession drama
Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest child of Thailand’s controversial king, had been on life support since collapsing in December 2022.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +1000One possible World Cup match-up would Trump all others, and not for the football
If results fall a certain way, the United States and Iran could meet in the knockout rounds – compressing decades of geopolitical tension into 90 minutes of football.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +1000Left on read: Peace talks via couriers has not worked well for Trump
Painfully slow progress towards a deal is apparently down to a cumbersome process in which messages take days to move back and forth.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:17:09 +1000‘Great settlement’: Trump calls off Iran strikes, claims peace deal could be signed this weekend
The US president has again claimed a deal to end the war is close, but Iran countered that it had not reached a final decision on an agreement.
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.