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Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:08:03 +0000PM admits One Nation's rise influenced decision to overhaul tax system
The rise of One Nation is partly behind the government's decision to take on tax reform in this year's budget, the prime minister has admitted.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:06:05 +0000Sydney police officer sentenced over death of Indigenous 16yo
A NSW Police officer convicted over a fatal collision that killed an Indigenous teenager has avoided time behind bars.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:08:42 +0000Flu numbers are down for now – this could be why
Flu cases have come down since the record-breaking 2025 season but experts warn against a "false sense of security".
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:25:48 +0000Sunscreens that failed to meet SPF claims still under investigation
Most of the sunscreens that failed to meet their SPF label claims, according to independent testing, are still under investigation by the regulator one year later.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:04:12 +0000Man 'who could not take no for an answer' jailed for attack on ex
A judge said Anthony Monteleone was "utterly delusional" in repeated messages to the woman before attacking her outside a Sydney gym in 2024.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:51:02 +1000Oil leaves more than a dozen birds covered in diesel
A suspected diesel spill in Sydney's inner south has left more than a dozen birds covered in oil.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:46:38 +1000NDIS carer saves two clients from burning home
An NDIS carer has bravely risked his life to save two clients in wheelchairs from a burning home in Adelaide's northern suburbs.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:40:58 +1000Ponga's suspect tackle goes unpunished
Kalyn Ponga stops Will Warbrick from scoring despite a suspect tackle.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:40:53 +1000Victorian taxpayers foot the bill for Ozempic in prison
Victorian taxpayers are footing the bill for prisoners to access weight loss drugs, including Ozempic.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:37:12 +1000Police allegedly find ‘attack plan’ during investigation into teen
Detectives say they've uncovered an "attack plan", as part of their investigations into a 13-year-old boy, accused of plotting a mass murder at a Queensland school.
Canberra Times
Independent Australia
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +1000 AFR-king what!? Mad money mag grovels to Gina, bootlicks billionaires and promotes plutocracy
‘Billionaire barons have every right to use their money to influence us’, pontificated the Australian Financial Review editorial team on 28 May 2026. 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
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, 05 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +1000‘AI is insidious’: Universities urged to adopt clear AI rules after opinion article scandal
Universities should set standards for academics using AI and require a guarantee work is “human-authored” before publication, a former university chancellor says.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:51:02 +1000Oil leaves more than a dozen birds covered in diesel
A suspected diesel spill in Sydney's inner south has left more than a dozen birds covered in oil.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:46:38 +1000NDIS carer saves two clients from burning home
An NDIS carer has bravely risked his life to save two clients in wheelchairs from a burning home in Adelaide's northern suburbs.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:40:53 +1000Victorian taxpayers foot the bill for Ozempic in prison
Victorian taxpayers are footing the bill for prisoners to access weight loss drugs, including Ozempic.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:37:12 +1000Police allegedly find ‘attack plan’ during investigation into teen
Detectives say they've uncovered an "attack plan", as part of their investigations into a 13-year-old boy, accused of plotting a mass murder at a Queensland school.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:25:58 +1000Renewed Israel and Lebanon ceasefire at risk of crumbling
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon could already be falling apart, with Lebanese militia Hezbollah rejecting the agreement calling the terms "futile" and "humiliating".
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +1000Miracle on Everest: Sherpa believed dead crawls back to base camp
Nepali guide Dawa Sherpa was last seen at about 7500 metres above sea level. He had little food and no oxygen. His family thought he was dead.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:46:30 +1000Sherpa guide missing for a week on Mount Everest found crawling to base camp
Dawa Sherpa was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing, and was reunited with his family who had given up hope he would return.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:42:09 +1000‘Young beautiful woman, never smiles’: Trump attacks journalist again amid battle for CNN
A former aide to the US president said Trump’s “misogynistic” treatment of Kaitlan Collins stemmed from fear – but there are also political factors at play amid a mega media merger.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:31:47 +1000Trump takes aim at CNN journalist
The US president singled out Kaitlan Collins in the Oval Office, saying she had "hatred in her eyes".
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.