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Sat, 16 May 2026 04:38:02 +0000Porepunkah property owner makes new claims about Dezi Freeman incident
The owner of the Porepunkah property where Dezi Freeman shot two police officers says he rang and spoke to Freeman soon after the shooting.
Sat, 16 May 2026 02:49:42 +0000Man dies after shark attack at Rottnest Island
A 38-year-old man had been spearfishing with friends when he was killed in a shark attack off Rottnest Island on Saturday morning.
Sat, 16 May 2026 07:06:37 +0000Taylor vows to amend Sex Discrimination Act following ‘Tickle v Giggle’ ruling
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has vowed to amend the Sex Discrimination Act after the Federal Court upheld a landmark ruling that the exclusion of a transgender woman from a female-only app was discriminatory.
Sat, 16 May 2026 03:51:49 +0000Trump says the US has killed second-in-command ISIS leader
US President Donald Trump says American and Nigerian forces have killed the second-in-command leader of ISIS.
Fri, 15 May 2026 22:31:01 +0000After her husband's death, Annie discovered he had placed 100 bets a day
Annie Ashton's husband took his own life after suffering from a gambling addiction. Since then, she's campaigned for stronger regulation of the gambling industry and greater awareness of gambling harm.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Sat, 16 May 2026 18:54:33 +1000Teenage boy killed, two others fighting for life after crash
A teenage boy has been killed and two others are fighting for life after an allegedly stolen ute slammed into a tree in regional Victoria.
Sat, 16 May 2026 18:54:10 +1000‘We got our pants pulled down’: North skipper’s brutal honesty after embarrassing loss
Shell-shocked North Melbourne captain Nick Larkey refuses to simply dismiss his team’s Saturday afternoon horror show as a one-off aberration.
Sat, 16 May 2026 18:51:50 +1000Two girls charged after Woolies store in lockdown
Two teenage girls have been charged after allegedly sending a Brisbane Woolworths store into lockdown.
Sat, 16 May 2026 18:50:58 +1000New allegations in deadly Queensland bus crash
A survivor of a bus crash has spoken of their terror after a tourist was killed.
Sat, 16 May 2026 18:49:56 +1000‘Horrific scenes’: Rottnest Island shark attack victim had been spear fishing with friends
Police said the man’s friends watched on in horror as he was attacked by a shark at Horseshoe Reef on Saturday morning.
Canberra Times
Independent Australia
Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 +1000 Chalmers' fair go budget a fair bet to charm
It is the most ambitious Federal Budget the nation has seen for a couple of decades and the strain of committing to action showed on the faces of Labor’s front bench last night. 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
Sat, 16 May 2026 18:54:33 +1000Teenage boy killed, two others fighting for life after crash
A teenage boy has been killed and two others are fighting for life after an allegedly stolen ute slammed into a tree in regional Victoria.
Sat, 16 May 2026 18:51:50 +1000Two girls charged after Woolies store in lockdown
Two teenage girls have been charged after allegedly sending a Brisbane Woolworths store into lockdown.
Sat, 16 May 2026 18:50:58 +1000New allegations in deadly Queensland bus crash
A survivor of a bus crash has spoken of their terror after a tourist was killed.
Sat, 16 May 2026 18:49:56 +1000‘Horrific scenes’: Rottnest Island shark attack victim had been spear fishing with friends
Police said the man’s friends watched on in horror as he was attacked by a shark at Horseshoe Reef on Saturday morning.
Sat, 16 May 2026 18:41:06 +1000Investigation after couple found dead in Melbourne
Homicide detectives are investigating the mystery deaths of a young couple whose bodies were found in a Werribee home.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Sat, 16 May 2026 15:17:05 +1000Trump says ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki eliminated
The joint operation to eliminate the terrorist was conducted by US and Nigerian forces, the US president said in a Truth Social post.
Sat, 16 May 2026 13:26:17 +1000Russia accused of drone attack on marked UN aid convoy
The attack took place in the Ukrainian city of Kherson, which has been the subject of near-constant Russian drone sieges sometimes likened to a “human safari”.
Sat, 16 May 2026 12:29:10 +1000UN footage of a drone strike on a marked convoy in Kherson, Ukraine
Russian-affiliated media channels have claimed responsibility for the attack.
Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:00 +1000The Rock, the Punisher and the wild week in Philippine politics
The law came looking for Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Monday, setting off several extraordinary days in the country’s Senate, beginning with an apparent chase and culminating in a gunfight.
Sat, 16 May 2026 09:42:50 +1000Five Italian divers killed in cave accident in the Maldives
The divers became trapped in a sea cave at a depth of about 50 metres. A high-risk search for the bodies was suspended because of rough seas.
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.