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Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000
Here's what you need to know about today's Gina Rinehart court ruling
Today's blockbuster court ruling over mining tenements worth billions of dollars in WA's iron ore rich Pilbara is the culmination of a complicated legal battle spanning more than a decade that has pitted family against family and siblings ag...

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:49:40 +0000
Split decision as Gina Rinehart, Wright family both claim legal wins
Gina Rinehart is dealt a blow, with a court finding the family of her father's former business partner has the right to potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in royalties from lucrative Pilbara mining assets.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:15:02 +0000
Taylor's migration plan doesn't make much sense. It doesn't have to
More than a day after Angus Taylor unveiled the first plank of the Coalition's long-awaited migration policy and many media interviews later, it's still unclear what the opposition is actually proposing to change.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:37:25 +0000
Police investigating claim Katy Perry sexually assaulted Ruby Rose
Melbourne-born actress Ruby Rose claims US pop star Katy Perry assaulted her at a nightclub in 2010.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:02:01 +0000
Brunei's fertiliser could feed to Australia following meeting of leaders
Brunei may be able to help Australia weather the economic chaos caused by the Iran war by sending additional supplies of fertiliser, the prime minister says.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:59:42 +1000
Harry and Meghan make separate appearances on second day of Aussie tour
Prince Harry has tried his hand at Aussie Rules, while wife Meghan was off promoting her brand on a reality TV set on the second day of their Australian tour.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:59:36 +1000
Top economist issues dire economic warning
The Reserve Bank's Deputy Governor has warned Australia’s could be heading towards a global economic phenomenon last seen in Australia in the 1970s.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:45:45 +1000
Darwin heat + The Phins = Trouble for Penrith?: NRL Tips - Round 7
Before the round of footy gets underway, catch the tips from Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:41:40 +1000
‘He reaches her, grabs her, pushing her by the neck’: Fresh Catalano allegations emerge
Fresh details of the allegations against Antony Catalano can now be revealed, including claims his partner flagged down a passing car after escaping the couple’s home.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:25:57 +1000
Rinehart could lose millions after legal blow
Billionaire Gina Rinehart could lose out on hundreds of millions of dollars after being defeated in court.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

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...

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +1000
Who's making money? The arsenal trade after Ukraine and Iran
Defence is no longer a defensive trade, and nowhere is the question of who's buying, who's building, and who is being left behind more apparent than in Australia. 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

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:00:45 +1000
Lesbian activists claim win in push to exclude trans women from events
The group sought an exemption to discrimination laws to hold events for “women born female only”. But trans women say they don’t speak for all lesbians.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:59:42 +1000
Harry and Meghan make separate appearances on second day of Aussie tour
Prince Harry has tried his hand at Aussie Rules, while wife Meghan was off promoting her brand on a reality TV set on the second day of their Australian tour.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:59:36 +1000
Top economist issues dire economic warning
The Reserve Bank's Deputy Governor has warned Australia’s could be heading towards a global economic phenomenon last seen in Australia in the 1970s.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:41:40 +1000
‘He reaches her, grabs her, pushing her by the neck’: Fresh Catalano allegations emerge
Fresh details of the allegations against Antony Catalano can now be revealed, including claims his partner flagged down a passing car after escaping the couple’s home.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +1000
It’s time for the gas giants to pay their fair share
Ross Gittins makes it sound so easy to increase tax on large companies for exported gas, so why isn’t it being done?

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:25:10 +1000
US and Iran could resume peace talks
American and Iranian officials could restart peace talks later this week as the US Navy continues its blockade.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +1000
How the Trump administration handed Iran’s leadership a safe place to regroup
Iran’s officials are likely to be better prepared for the next round of US negotiations thanks to a golden opportunity in Islamabad.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:55:33 +1000
US-Iran war as it happened: Trump says Iran talks could resume, lashes out at Meloni over Pope; War could trigger global recession, says IMF
Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +1000
US chases a ‘Trumpian grand bargain’ with Iran as the message shifts again
US Vice President JD Vance maintains a deal to end the war can be achieved, while President Donald Trump says he would be comfortable walking away right now.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +1000
Trump tried to out-holy the Pope. His evangelical supporters are not amused
America’s evangelical Christian right is offering unprecedented criticism of Donald Trump after he criticised the Pope and depicted himself as a Jesus-like figure.

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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