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Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:10:40 +0000
The Socceroos' greatest ever World Cup gamble just paid off
With his first World Cup team selection, Tony Popovic produced one of the biggest shocks in Socceroos' history. After 90 minutes against Türkiye, his gamble was vindicated.

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:10:43 +0000
The obscure laws Trump is using to reshape Washington in his image
Project by project, Donald Trump is altering the United States capital, and in some cases, disrupting views and design that date back more than two centuries. 

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:36:40 +0000
No Medicare, no family, no visa — these are the babies Australia doesn't count
For the Pacific Islander women who harvest the fruit and vegetables that stock Australia’s supermarket shelves, motherhood here can mean injury, debt, secrecy and fear.  

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:37:01 +0000
'No regrets about pulling up stumps': Liberal frontbencher Jonno Duniam to retire
Senator Duniam says it is time to prioritise his family after 25 years in politics, and he will leave his position in the Senate by the end of this year. 

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:21:48 +0000
Fair Work rejects gas giant's claim strikes would harm the economy
One of Australia's biggest gas producers has lost a bid to stop industrial action at its Darwin facilities after claiming strikes would force shutdowns and cause significant damage to the nation's economy.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:58:39 +1000
Melbourne park evacuated after dynamite find as bomb unit makes controlled detonations
Footage obtained by The Age shows explosives being detonated near bushland in Merri Park just before 1pm. The police operation finished late in the afternoon.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:57:50 +1000
Seven arrested at Brisbane Palestine rally including flotilla activist detained by IDF
Seven people have been arrested at a pro-Palestine rally organised to test Queensland police’s enforcement of the government’s hate speech laws.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:54:39 +1000
This player was busted meeting a rival coach. Now he has to show he’s worth the hype
Yes, he is a young player, taken at pick six in the COVID-affected draft of 2022. But compare his career to that of his contemporaries.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:51:24 +1000
NRL Highlights: Wests Tigers v Titans - Round 15
The Wests Tigers host the Gold Coast Titans in Round 15 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Leichhardt Oval, Sydney.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:47:50 +1000
Calls for shark cull after Sydney attack
The government is looking to rewrite the rulebook on safety measures in the wake of the Coogee Beach shark attack.

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...

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +1000
Painters and Dockers 'doing time' at Docklands
In the early 2000s, I photographed Aussie pub rock band Painters and Dockers — not 'in the back of a Divi van'! But looking a tad ominous in Melbourne's old Docklands. read now...

Otago Daily Times

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:48:07 +0000
Vanuatu 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 +0000
Mt 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 +0000
Emergency 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 +0000
Southern 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 +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.

Sydney Morning Herald National News

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:02:18 +1000
Turkish fans turn out in thousands to support both teams in World Cup match
“I’m an Australian and a Turk at the same time,” one fan said on Sunday of supporting both countries. “I respect Australia as my home country, but I’m a Turk as well. So why not?”

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:58:39 +1000
Melbourne park evacuated after dynamite find as bomb unit makes controlled detonations
Footage obtained by The Age shows explosives being detonated near bushland in Merri Park just before 1pm. The police operation finished late in the afternoon.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:57:50 +1000
Seven arrested at Brisbane Palestine rally including flotilla activist detained by IDF
Seven people have been arrested at a pro-Palestine rally organised to test Queensland police’s enforcement of the government’s hate speech laws.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:47:50 +1000
Calls for shark cull after Sydney attack
The government is looking to rewrite the rulebook on safety measures in the wake of the Coogee Beach shark attack.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:47:41 +1000
Pauline Hanson new preferred Prime Minister
Exclusive new polling reveals One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has surged to become the nation's preferred Prime Minister for the first time.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:48:53 +1000
Royal family on parade at Trooping the Colour
King Charles and Queen Camilla, who were greeted by applause from the large crowds, were joined by Prince William and Princess Catherine to mark the monarch’s official birthday.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +1000
The spell of Jeffrey Epstein haunts the White House
After a week bristling with lurid revelations, it’s clear that no matter how much the US president wishes him away, Jeffrey Epstein is haunting Trump and is persisting as a national obsession.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:39:35 +1000
US, Iran inch closer to deal, timing remains unclear
Donald Trump forecast a Sunday signing of a long-elusive framework agreement to end fighting but Tehran cast doubt over the timing.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:50:00 +1000
‘Sports guy’ Trump works to project strength with UFC bout as political woes mount
Trump will celebrate becoming an octogenarian as he hosts an extravagant UFC showcase on the White House South Lawn on Sunday night.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:45:00 +1000
‘Evil’ Epstein gave Melinda French Gates nightmares
The philanthropist and former wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recalls an immediate sense of unease in Jeffrey Epstein’s presence.

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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