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Fri, 07 Nov 2025 05:10:47 +0000Firefighters sound alarm over missing data on new BOM site
As bushfire season approaches, firefighters say the Bureau of Meteorology's redesigned website is missing crucial safety data — a gap some fire chiefs fear could put lives at risk.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 06:57:52 +0000Magistrate rules Neighbours star's public Nazi salute was not theatrical
Former Neighbours star Damien Richardson performed an illegal Nazi salute in public but was not intending to display loyalty to Adolf Hitler, a magistrate says.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 04:06:04 +0000Police charge 19-year-old after young man run over while sleeping in swag
Police charge a man after an investigation into an incident at a WA rodeo that left an 18-year-old with a collapsed lung and broken ribs.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:49:10 +0000Chinese buses on Australian roads spark cybersecurity concerns
The same Chinese company that makes electric buses now under review in Denmark and Norway also has electric buses on Australian roads.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:14:56 +0000China's new aircraft carrier shows it is seeking power far from its coast
China commissions its first home-built aircraft carrier, which experts say will help what is already the world's largest navy expand power beyond its own waters.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:00:17 +1000North Melbourne vs Hawthorn AFLW LIVE: Tempers flare between Roos, Hawks after Kearney pushed over
The undefeated Roos look to score a direct berth in the AFLW preliminary finals when they face Hawthorn in a qualifying final at Ikon Park tonight. Follow along for minute-by-minute updates, news and more.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:31:55 +1000Teachers’ strike postponed to after year 12 exams
The teachers’ union has delayed strike action as it continues to negotiate the terms of arbitration with the state government.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:15:09 +1000Our 11 favourite homes for sale in Victoria right now
Looking for your next home? From a garden oasis to an architect-designed dream home, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +1000The best properties on the market in Sydney and across NSW right now
Standout properties are available across the city and state.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:51:05 +1000Weatherald opens up on rocky journey to Ashes squad
Opener Jake Weatherald speaks about his mental health struggles after earning selection in the Australian squad for the first Ashes Test.
Canberra Times
Independent Australia
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +1000 Awed Albo abandons republic (and Australia's dignity) in haste to embrace King Charles
Albo's recent meeting with Charles Windsor and avid declaration that Australia would not become a fully independent nation had interesting echoes to the past. read now...
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +1000 Unlike Australia, Canada continues to implement its long-term immigration plan
Canada’s steady approach to immigration reform shows that long-term planning, not ad hoc reactions, delivers stability even in uncertain times. read now...
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Malcolm Fraser and the road to The Dismissal
The 50th anniversary of The Dismissal is an apposite moment to look again at Malcolm Fraser as the main beneficiary of it. read now...
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +1000 Malcolm Fraser and governing after The Dismissal
Malcolm Fraser’s legacy is one of contradictions — the conservative reformer who came to power through upheaval, then spent years reshaping his image through acts of compassion and reform. read now...
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +1000 CARTOONS: Net Zero wins the 'Climate Policy Cup'
You'd be a donkey not to have a horse in that race. 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
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:31:55 +1100Teachers’ strike postponed to after year 12 exams
The teachers’ union has delayed strike action as it continues to negotiate the terms of arbitration with the state government.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:51:05 +1100Weatherald opens up on rocky journey to Ashes squad
Opener Jake Weatherald speaks about his mental health struggles after earning selection in the Australian squad for the first Ashes Test.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:41:27 +1100Major redevelopment for Gold Coast shopping centre
An ageing Benowa shopping centre could soon be replaced by three shiny new residential towers.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:41:07 +1100Two on the run after teenager stabbed at doorstep
Two males remain on the run after a teenager was stabbed over an alleged debt.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:31:21 +1100Teachers’ union plans potential strike during HSC exams
The Queensland Teachers’ Union is planning a potential strike next week as a dispute with the state government reaches a fresh stalemate.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:47:54 +1100US government employee sells hotdogs amidst shutdown
With the US government still shutdown, one employee left without work has been forced to get creative, resorting to selling hot dogs on the street.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:44:13 +1100From unknown rapper to mayor: What Mamdani’s victory can teach the Democrats
The 34-year-old’s rapid rise has shocked the establishment as much as it has excited large parts of the Democratic base.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:11:13 +1100Pentagon backs AUKUS amid criticism its review has ‘upset Australia’
The remarks from a top Pentagon official are the strongest public endorsement of the defence pact to date from those working on a US review of arrangement.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +1100Inside Australian spy plane’s secretive night over Europe
The crew know that when their screens light up, it means terror is coming to someone on the ground below.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:14:02 +1100Nancy Pelosi to retire from Congress
Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as the powerful Speaker of the US House of Representatives, announces that she will not run for re-election to Congress in 2026, ending a four-decade career.
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.