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Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:57:36 +0000
To survive, the Liberals must now get over their self-obsession
By its new leader Angus Taylor's own admission, the Liberal Party is running out of time to pull out of the nosedive that has it heading towards oblivion.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:37:34 +0000
It took 80 years for a woman to become Liberal leader, and 9 months to dump her
Sussan Ley vowed to be a different opposition leader, one who consulted widely and listened to her broad church. But it left many wondering what, if anything, she stood for. 

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:17:37 +0000
Tony Abbott issues Taylor a warning on what not to become
As Angus Taylor takes the Liberal leadership via a spill motion, a former leader with plenty of experience offers up some advice on dealing with One Nation and immigration.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:16:42 +0000
Australia in danger of World Cup elimination after 'unbelievable' loss to Zimbabwe
Australia's hopes of advancing out of Group B are dealt an almighty blow as Zimbabwe claims one of the biggest upset wins in T20 World Cup history in Colombo.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:26:22 +0000
New details emerge of night Labor identity Tim Picton fatally injured
A man who allegedly killed Tim Picton in a one-punch attack outside a Perth nightclub claims the Labor identity had repeatedly approached his female cousin before being escorted out of the venue because he was intoxicated, a Perth court hear...

Brisbane Times Headlines

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:58:56 +1000
Caboolture Abbey Museum robbed in overnight heist
Four artefacts, including a statue and bust, have been stolen from the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology in Caboolture.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:58:48 +1000
Out of form, undermanned and thrashed by Zimbabwe, can Australia salvage their World Cup?
Australia were chasing 170 to win against Zimbabwe in their T20 Cricket World Cup group match in Sri Lanka today, but fell short by 23 runs. Follow along for live updates.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:40:15 +1000
Teen pedestrians injured as car mounts footpath
The teenage boys have been taken to hospital.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:17:39 +1000
Perth rental market broken but there are positives for housing supply
Cotality real estate expert Tim Lawless believes Perth’s rental markets are broken but says the housing supply outlook has picked up with a solid upswing in approvals and a flow through to commencements.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:14:28 +1000
Senior judge to decide how estranged husband and teenage daughter join Virginia Giuffre estate battle
The WA Supreme Court will try to untangle the intricacies of Virginia Giuffre’s final wishes as it determines whether her estranged husband and his teenage daughter should be part of the legal stoush over her multi-million dollar estate.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +1000
LEY DOWN! Libs forge on with "Fantastic" failure Angus Taylor — liar, denier and water rorter
The Liberals have chosen Angus Taylor, a proven liar who is opposed to net zero policies, as the man to lead the parliamentary party. 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...

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...

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

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:58:56 +1100
Caboolture Abbey Museum robbed in overnight heist
Four artefacts, including a statue and bust, have been stolen from the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology in Caboolture.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:40:15 +1100
Teen pedestrians injured as car mounts footpath
The teenage boys have been taken to hospital.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:14:28 +1100
Senior judge to decide how estranged husband and teenage daughter join Virginia Giuffre estate battle
The WA Supreme Court will try to untangle the intricacies of Virginia Giuffre’s final wishes as it determines whether her estranged husband and his teenage daughter should be part of the legal stoush over her multi-million dollar estate.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:06:47 +1100
Eyes full of capsicum spray, nowhere to run: What it takes to document history as it happens
Our award-winning photographers travel the state, country and globe each week to hold truth to power, sometimes at great personal cost.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:50:35 +1100
Kitchenhand charged with attempted murder of waitress
A kitchenhand has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a young waitress in Brisbane.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +1100
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaked confidential Treasury briefing to banker friend
The former prince, who was then Britain’s trade envoy, suggested the information might be useful “before you make your move”.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +1100
By this measure, Trump’s presidency is the best that ever was
No previous incumbent has cashed in on the American presidency like Donald J. Trump. He’s the GOAT.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +1100
An elderly mother in peril, a masked intruder, an agonised celebrity: Why Americans can’t look away
The interest in the Nancy Guthrie case can be traced to a confluence of factors that have captured the public’s imagination – and tapped into their fears.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:39:55 +1100
Girl, 12, shot in head trying to save classmates in Canada attack
Maya Gebala was wounded twice when she hid under a table after attempting to lock the school’s library to prevent the shooter from entering.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +1100
Gold thief escapes on getaway donkey
Footage showed the robber making a night-time escape on the beast through the streets of a central Turkish city.

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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