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Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:39:52 +0000
Winter flu surge across Australia sees 50 per cent rise in hospital admissions
The flu season is ramping up, with more cases, more hospital admissions and more patients being sent to intensive care units across the nation.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:54:33 +0000
In shock move, Lachlan Young pleads guilty to murder of Hannah McGuire
The ex-partner of a Victorian woman tells a Supreme Court trial that he is guilty of her murder, prompting cheers from her friends and family as he is led from the court.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 06:42:57 +0000
Australian Army helicopter damaged in 'hard landing' during war drills
An Australian Army helicopter participating in the multinational Talisman Sabre exercise in the Northern Territory has been damaged in a "hard landing".

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 01:38:37 +0000
Trump threatens to sue Murdoch over report alleging 'wonderful secret' letter to Epstein
The threat came shortly before US Attorney-General Pam Bondi said she was ready to ask courts to unseal some grand jury transcripts related to the Epstein case.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:23:44 +0000
With the Epstein files, Trump finally hits a line MAGA are unwilling to follow him over
Donald Trump has long dabbled in conspiracy theories, but when he said the Epstein client list didn't exist, he hit a line MAGA seem unwilling to follow him over, writes Emily Clark.  

Brisbane Times Headlines

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:58:20 +1000
Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency
US President Donald Trump was examined for swelling in his legs and has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House announced.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:55:42 +1000
Brisbane Lions vs Western Bulldogs LIVE: Heavy rain, lightning hits the Gabba, start could be impacted
The Lions and Bulldogs will put their AFL finals hopes on the line in their round 19 clash at the Gabba on Friday night. Follow along for the major moments and post game reactions.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:54:47 +1000
PM wraps up trip to China

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:53:47 +1000
Body found in search for missing pilot
A body has been found in the search for a missing pilot who crashed over the NSW Snowy Mountains.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:52:59 +1000
NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Roosters-Sharks in thrilling shoot-out after stars KO’d for both sides
The Roosters have recalled Chad Townsend as top-eight spots go on the line against Cronulla. Follow all the action.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +1000
SA’s ‘underwater bushfire’ devastating marine life and threatening human health
Dead fish and other marine life in the tens of thousands have washed up on South Australian beaches, and there have been multiple reports of people suffering respiratory problems after being exposed to sea spray. read now...

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +1000
Game over: How 'The Last of Us' triggered a culture war
The second season of The Last of Us became ground zero for fandom toxicity, review bombs and the culture war infecting modern TV. read now...

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +1000
Colossal plan: Moa to walk the Earth again by 2033
Backed by Peter Jackson and Māori leaders, a U.S. biotech firm plans to revive the colossal South Island moa – the largest bird that ever lived – within eight years. read now...

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: It's a good thing Mark David is using his 'stable genius' brain
Meanwhile, what's happening in South Australia is bloomin' awful! read now...

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Dealing with the madman in the White House unites the world
The unhinged decisions by the increasingly irrational U.S. President are having surprising global consequences. read now...

Otago Daily Times

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.

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 08:16:14 +0000
Raglan dog-walker death: Driver’s aunty blames police for delayed response before fatal crash
Woman says the vehicles of interest never left the accident scene.

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:23:00 +0000
Dog walker death: Video shows man walking on dark road before fatal hit
The man can be seen holding up traffic as he walks with his dog in the dark.

Sydney Morning Herald National News

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:59:34 +1000
Police officer charged after Woolworths brawl
A police officer has been charged after a brawl inside a Woolworths supermarket in western Sydney.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:54:47 +1000
PM wraps up trip to China

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:53:47 +1000
Body found in search for missing pilot
A body has been found in the search for a missing pilot who crashed over the NSW Snowy Mountains.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:48:59 +1000
Should you use a new credit card to pay off the old one?
Australians are carrying $18 billion of credit card debt but should you use a new credit card to pay off the old one?

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:44:28 +1000
Salim Mehajer's first words on camera after parole
Bankrupt former deputy mayor and property developer Salim Mehajer has spoken to media after leaving prison.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:01:38 +1000
UK looks to lower voting age to 16
The United Kingdom is looking to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 in the biggest reforms to the electoral system in decades.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:58:20 +1000
Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency
US President Donald Trump was examined for swelling in his legs and has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House announced.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:53:46 +1000
Could Australia follow UK’s ‘shock’ move to lower voting age to 16?
The UK’s proposed changes are designed to boost participation and trust in the electoral system, but opinion is split over whether under 18s should – or would – cast ballots.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:36:37 +1000
Inside one 66-year-old runner’s gruelling 217km journey through ‘hell on Earth’
This retiree feels “at home” when he’s traversing one of the hottest places on the planet as part of the world’s toughest ultramarathon. Even when it makes him hallucinate.

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:26:48 +1000
Accused killers on trial for Australian brothers’ deaths sent to ‘Mexico’s toughest prison’
Two of the men accused of murdering two Perth brothers and their American friend will remain in the maximum-security prison El Hongo prison while lawyers determine the facts of the case.

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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