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Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:34:04 +0000TikTok faces class action after teens take their own lives
France is set to follow Australia with a social media ban but for these families, who are suing TikTok over what they say is a harmful algorithm, the battle is only beginning.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:04:23 +0000'Brown packages filled with money' being offered in alleged DVA fraud
A representative for a telehealth company has been caught offering a military advocate a "kickback" for every veteran who signs up to an ongoing medicinal cannabis prescription.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:05:47 +0000Obstetrician sentenced to more than 10 years in jail for woman's death in car smash
A Perth obstetrician who killed a 24-year-old woman after smashing his high performance luxury car into the small hatchback she was a passenger in is sentenced to 10 years and six months in jail.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:36:26 +0000'Our lives have been shattered': Gus's parents release statement
The parents of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont have released a public statement, saying "every moment without him is unbearable".
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:50:18 +0000Banning trans women from lesbian group could 'undermine dignity', court hears
Transgender women will have their dignity "undermined" and could be made to feel "inferior" if a lesbian group is allowed to ban them from events, a court has heard.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:53:46 +1000Victoria weather LIVE: Delays at Melbourne airport after deluge, widespread power outages, building damage, roads flooded; Person escapes injury after tree falls on car in Bendigo
Keep up to date with all the latest as the downpour hits the city.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:10:40 +1000‘You mean nothing to me’: Dashcam footage captures doctor’s rant before fatal Dalkeith crash
A Perth court has heard the moments leading up to a horror fatal crash as a doctor went on an expletive-laden rant while careening through the streets at high speed.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:09:05 +1000Volls put Charani on a hat-trick
Georgia Voll gifts a wicket to Sree Charani to put her on a hat-trick.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:59:15 +1000Key change coming for Brownlow Medal voting; Walsh signs longest deal in Carlton history
If umpires are uncertain, or need more information to finalise their votes, they will be able to ask for statistics across 16 categories to help their judgment.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:55:00 +1000Fees up and quad bikes in: New plans for NSW national parks
As a fight brews about the cost of supported camping in NSW national parks, an updated government document reveals commercial motorbike tours and quad biking could be allowed in hundreds of parks across the state.
Canberra Times
Independent Australia
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +1000 Pauline Hanson anti-Islam backlash amid tidal wave of AI misinformation
As artificial intelligence fuels viral political fiction, Australia’s democratic debate risks being steered by outrage rather than truth. 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 +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.
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.
Sydney Morning Herald National News
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +1100Boxing clever in the USA
It’s good to see readers are in the slot.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:53:46 +1100Victoria weather LIVE: Delays at Melbourne airport after deluge, widespread power outages, building damage, roads flooded; Person escapes injury after tree falls on car in Bendigo
Keep up to date with all the latest as the downpour hits the city.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:10:40 +1100‘You mean nothing to me’: Dashcam footage captures doctor’s rant before fatal Dalkeith crash
A Perth court has heard the moments leading up to a horror fatal crash as a doctor went on an expletive-laden rant while careening through the streets at high speed.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:09:05 +1100Volls put Charani on a hat-trick
Georgia Voll gifts a wicket to Sree Charani to put her on a hat-trick.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +1100These popular dogs can’t breathe or give birth properly. Why do we breed them?
The difficulties that blight pugs and French bulldogs are common in other breeds. However, flat-faced canines trigger strong emotional feelings because they resemble human babies.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:06 +1100Trump’s new worldwide tariff goes into effect – and it’s back to 10 per cent
Meanwhile, cargo giant FedEx has sued the Trump administration for “a full refund” of the tariffs Trump imposed using emergency powers that were ruled unlawful by the nation’s highest court last week.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:13:35 +1100Ex-British cabinet minister Peter Mandelson released on bail amid Epstein leaks probe
The UK Labour insider was earlier arrested at his London home on suspicion of misconduct in public office, days after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was detained on similar grounds.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:32:21 +1100For more than eight years, Nanette has been waiting for Rodrigo Duterte to pay
The first day of the former Philippine president’s committal hearing for crimes against humanity took place in The Hague on Monday. In Manila, families of the dead gathered to watch the livestream.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:12:09 +1100Australian ‘alpha male’ Nick Adams dumped as Trump’s ambassador to Malaysia
The MAGA diehard and author, who was once deputy mayor of a Sydney council, told this masthead he has been promoted to a new role that will soon be revealed.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:48:04 +1100Why Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor still hasn't been charged
Talking on The Morning Edition podcast, Europe correspondent David Crowe runs through the challenges facing UK police after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest.
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.