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Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:57:54 +0000
Police foil alleged terror attack plan on public buildings
Police have charged a 20-year-old man they allege was planning a "mass casualty" terror attack targeting public buildings and Muslim places of worship in Western Australia.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:21:11 +0000
Deputy chief of army warns ADF 'detached' from violent nature of war
Major General Chris Smith delivered an excoriating address to a major conference last year, declaring "managerial and advertising logic and double speak" had "polluted" the military.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:48:25 +0000
Liberal Party won't publish its review into disastrous 2025 election
The review received hundreds of submissions and was finished months ago, but today the Liberal Party's federal executive revealed it would never be made public.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:49:03 +0000
Almost 40,000 Budget Direct customers overcharged, ASIC takes legal action
The corporate regulator is taking legal action over allegations Budget Direct customers lost online discounts they were promised and were overcharged.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:22:12 +0000
'My whole licence gone': Drivers caught unaware by AI traffic cameras
WA drivers given large fines or a licence suspension after their passengers were snapped wearing seatbelts incorrectly say they are being punished for behaviour beyond their control.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:56:38 +1000
McReight scores stunning Reds try
Fraser McReight scores a stunning Reds try against the Highlanders.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:46:34 +1000
Bridge bombs certain try
George Bridge was guilty of one of rugby's cardinal sins when failing to ground the ball in squandering a certain try.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:03:42 +1000
Dashing Dees take care of Tigers as lightning strikes twice in Ballarat practice match
The Demons looked smoother, slicker and were willing to take risks before the volatile weather cut their practice match against Richmond short.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:41:00 +1000
Man arrested over alleged ‘mass casualty event’ terrorist plot
Alongside the charge of preparing to commit a terrorist act, the 20-year-old has also been charged with a string of other offending including using a carriage service to menace or harass.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:40:42 +1000
New China Restaurant
Old-school Chinese eatery with stunning decor and very good food.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +1000
The state of a (not) independent Australia address
Fellow Independent Australians, it is with our greatest and most sincere regret that we must inform you that Australia is still not a fully and truly independent nation. 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, 27 Feb 2026 19:41:00 +1100
Man arrested over alleged ‘mass casualty event’ terrorist plot
Alongside the charge of preparing to commit a terrorist act, the 20-year-old has also been charged with a string of other offending including using a carriage service to menace or harass.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +1100
State can’t wish away the financial problems of local councils
There are no easy fixes here, but the government should at least be willing to canvas solutions.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +1100
Super-sized CBD or soaring suburbs: The competing visions to reshape Melbourne
Opposition Leader Jess Wilson’s new housing policy marks a direct challenge to the Labor government. Experts are torn over the merits of both.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:16:36 +1100
Parents charged after three-year-old killed in car crash
The parents of a three-year-old killed in a car crash have been charged with manslaughter.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:12:35 +1100
VB pins hope on mid-strength as Aussies drop classic beers
VB has announced the launch of a new 3.5 per cent mid-strength beer, dubbed VB Mid.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:02:21 +1100
Pakistan says it’s in ‘open war’ with Afghanistan. What’s behind the latest fighting?
Markets, mosques, airports, military bases and police stations have been hit and dozens of people have been killed in border clashes.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:31:05 +1100
Hillary Clinton denies all knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein crimes
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has testified before a congressional committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:10:11 +1100
Australian-British tourist dies after alleged assault in Phuket
Unverified footage appears to show Alan Roger Jolliffe, 57, and another foreigner arguing on a street near the popular Patong Beach before the former is knocked unconscious.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:19:17 +1100
A stolen boat, a deadly gunfight and a supposed plot against Cuba
Havana’s account of a supposed armed raid into its territory has been called into question after one of the men identified as being on the vessel turned up in Miami.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:31:43 +1100
Hillary Clinton slams Republicans after six-hour deposition
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton strongly criticized Republican lawmakers who questioned her during a six-hour deposition. Clinton said she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s or Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes in the high-profile sex traff...

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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