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Antarctica
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:22:00 GMTFalklands celebrate close bonds with BAS and RRS Sir David Attenborough
A year ago the Falkland Islands Governor Alison Blake CMG and members of the Falklands community were welcomed onboard the state of the art icebreaker RRS Sir David Attenborough. This week the Governor invited some of the crew ...
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:34:00 GMT
Argentine Air Force Saab 340B makes successful first flight to Marambio Base in Antarctica
The Argentine Air Force (FAA) has added the Swedish-built Saab 340B twin turboprop to the list of aircraft able to perform logistics missions to Antarctica after a successful first flight last week. The model is ideal for small...
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:12:00 GMT
Milei's recent presence in Ushuaia triggers sovereignty concerns in Chile
Mayor Claudio Radonich of the southern Chilean city of Punta Arenas insisted this week that his country had “deantarticulated” over the past 30 years and urged the political leadership to be much more “intense” in matte...
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:09:00 GMT
South Georgia: Invitation to submit proposals to act as Mint for Commemorative Coins
The Commissioner of the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands has invited proposals to act as the Government’s Mint for the production of commemorative coins.
Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:51:00 GMT
New Director of Operations for South Georgia
New Director of Operations for the Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, SGSSI. Mairi MacLeod is a veteran of British Antarctic Survey and has done volunteer work with the South Georgia Heritage Trust.
Australian Top Stories
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 03:12:39 +0000Live: Australians urged to leave Israel after reported strike on Iran raises fears of escalation
DFAT upgrades its travel advice for Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories as reports of an Israeli missile strike on Iran raises fears of conflict escalation and heightened terrorist activity. Follow live.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:58:17 +0000
Iranian state media reports explosions heard at airport in central Iran
Iranian state media has reported that explosions have been heard at Isfahan airport in central Iran, amid conflicting reports from US and Iranian officials about what caused them.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:30:44 +0000
This 8-year-old is learning to hunt dugong. He's also trying to save them
The battle over a proposed development on Toondah Harbour may have been won, but the fight to protect the dugong and Quandamooka traditions continues at Moreton Bay.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:04:29 +0000
Deceased contractor, 50, operated machinery against instruction, court hears
A construction worker operated heavy machinery without authorisation twice in the weeks before his death at a remote Northern Territory work site, a court has heard.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:49:41 +0000
Flooded outback highway could remain closed to end of May as shire braces for damage bill of up to $100 million
The flooding of the Great Central Road connecting Western Australia to the Northern Territory has also created a logistical nightmare for a remote gold mine, with truck drivers forced to tackle a 9,000km round trip to bring in supplies.
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Brisbane Times Headlines
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +1000Can you really hypnotise yourself? And if so, should you?
Self-hypnosis apps are becoming increasingly popular for managing stress and anxiety. But are they actually safe to use?
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:59:56 +1000
Friday night footy LIVE: Dragons v Warriors, Eels v Dolphins
The Dragons will fancy their chances of an upset first-up when they host the Warriors in Wollongong - a happy hunting ground for Shane Flanagan’s side.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:59:22 +1000
Teenager dies in suspected crocodile attack
A teenager has died after a suspected crocodile attack on an island in the Torres Strait.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:58:26 +1000
Police uncover magic mushroom operation in Queensland
Police have uncovered a large-scale production operation of magic mushrooms during two raids in Queensland’s south.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:55:15 +1000
Australian owners about to be reunited with beloved pup in UK after airport escape
The owners of a dog who escaped from pet couriers at Melbourne Airport last month will soon be reunited with their beloved pet.
Canberra Times
Dominion Post
Sun, 14 Jan 2024 16:00:00 GMTTenant who found neighbour hiding in ceiling cavity wins compensation
The man installed a security camera after a washing machine delivered to his home was stolen. But his problems were just beginning.
Mon, 15 Jan 2024 02:50:08 GMT
Wellington wind forces Air NZ flight to divert to Christchurch
The flight from Auckland was unable to land in the capital because of wind shear - a sudden change in the speed or direction of wind.
Sun, 14 Jan 2024 21:41:38 GMT
Kiwibank cuts home loan rates
Drops include popular two-year rate.
Mon, 15 Jan 2024 01:45:30 GMT
Māori King meets PM Christopher Luxon, days before national hui
Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII met with PM Christopher Luxon and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka on Monday.
Mon, 15 Jan 2024 03:21:01 GMT
Person killed in workplace incident by Abbey Caves in Whangārei
The Serious Crash Unit had been advised of the death, police said.
Independent Australia
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +1000Court finds Lehrmann raped Higgins, MSM: Sure, but did she object enough?
The Federal Court finding that Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins, though a huge step forward, will not reverse years of victim bashing, misogyny and rampant rape culture. read now...
Thu, 28 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +1000
#7 TOP IA STORY OF 2023: Qantas dances the Irish jig on the 'Spirit of Australia'
This razor sharp November story on Qantas by venerated IA columnist Dr Lee Duffield was deservedly one of our most popular of 2023, coming in at seven. read now...
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +1000
Hopeless regulators allowing deception to continue
A law firm half-owned by a company controlled by Dominique Grubisa's husband seems still to be flogging the nonsense. read now...
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +1000
CARTOONS: Bruce fought the law...
And the law aimed true. read now...
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +1000
Judicial torture of Assange continues
Assurances by the U.S. for the safety of Julian Assange have been dismissed as ‘weasel words’ by the wife of the WikiLeaks founder. read now...
New Zealand Headlines
New Zealand National
New Zealand Pacific
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:02:01 +1200'Tender ballots', counting venue issues: Solomon Islands election results coming in at a trickle
Human error and venue complications hampered the first day of counting in Solomon Islands but a steady stream of provisional results are expected today as more counting centres come online.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:18:12 +1200
Baron Waqa negotiating - No start date for incoming Pacific Islands Forum boss yet
The incoming head of the Pacific region's main political body is yet to sign his contract, almost six months after the 2023 Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Rarotonga.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:12:46 +1200
New Caledonia’s nickel French 'pact' in limbo
The French-proposed "pact" to salvage New Caledonia's beleaguered nickel industry is still in limbo as the local Congress has decided to re-examine the whole document through a "special committee".
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:15:40 +1200
Bougainville guns: Concerns stolen firearms continue being used for illegal activities
Hundreds of high-powered firearms - allegedly stolen from weapons disposal sites - are still in use today, the police chief in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville says.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:37:24 +1200
Pacific news in brief for April 19
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Papua New Guinea's public sector workfroce beholden to loan sharks.
New Zealand RadioNZ
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:48:15 +1200The places where you're most likely to pass your driving test
In one city, less than half of applicants passed their restricted - but going out of town for a test has drawbacks, instructor warns.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:03:01 +1200
The Week in Politics: Job cuts surge and Waitangi Tribunal trouble
Analysis - It's been a grim week for public servants and trouble is brewing between the government and Waitangi Tribunal.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:38:12 +1200
10-year-old boy winner of Aotearoa's Next Top Mullet competition
New Zealand's newest national mullet champion is a 10-year-old named Ted from Kerikeri.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:15:21 +1200
Dunedin signs off on Further Development Strategy
The Future Development Strategy suggests how and where Dunedin should grow and what is needed to make it happen.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:02:41 +1200
Union dismay over Te Whatu Ora hospital staffing limits to trim budget deficits
Health NZ has ordered an end to double shifts and imposed new limitations on replacing sick staff in wards during the day to save money.
New Zealand Top Stories
New Zealand World
Otago Daily Times
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:21:23 +0000Person hospitalised with serious injuries following assault in Manurewa
One person has been transported to Middlemore Hospital.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:36:36 +0000
Armed Offenders Squad callout at Christchurch motel
Armed police are currently attending an incident in Christchurch.
Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:29:14 +0000
Waikato fatal police shooting: Sirens and gunshots shock ‘tight-knit’ community
Police said an armed man entered a stranger’s home.
Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:26:47 +0000
Police launch investigation after man shot in Kaikohe, town’s second shooting in less than 24 hours
A man was bleeding heavily from what was believed to be a single gunshot wound to the leg.
Thu, 25 Jan 2024 02:39:40 +0000
Young girl found dead after being swept down Fiordland river
Police and search and rescue teams responded to the incident, along with a helicopter.
Planet Tonga
Sydney Morning Herald National News
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:59:22 +1000Teenager dies in suspected crocodile attack
A teenager has died after a suspected crocodile attack on an island in the Torres Strait.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:58:26 +1000
Police uncover magic mushroom operation in Queensland
Police have uncovered a large-scale production operation of magic mushrooms during two raids in Queensland’s south.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:55:15 +1000
Australian owners about to be reunited with beloved pup in UK after airport escape
The owners of a dog who escaped from pet couriers at Melbourne Airport last month will soon be reunited with their beloved pet.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:52:38 +1000
Doorknockers promoting government energy scheme soon to be banned in Victoria
Telemarketers and doorknockers promoting the Victorian government's energy upgrades program will soon be banned.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:41:08 +1000
Health ministers unite over anti-vaping laws
The country's health ministers have signed a statement backing the federal government's tough new anti-vaping laws.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:34:07 +1000Flashes seen in Iran airspace after defence batteries fired
Iran has fired air defence batteries after reports of explosions near the city of Isfahan, the state-run IRNA news agency reported.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:08:20 +1000
Israel-Iran strikes, as it happened: Explosions in Iran amid heightened tensions in Middle East
Israeli missiles have hit a site in Iran, the American ABC News reported on Friday citing a US official. Follow our live coverage.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:58:49 +1000
Explosions heard in Iran, air defence batteries fired, Israeli strikes reported
The Albanese government has urged Israel and Iran to prevent a “spiral of violence” as Australians are warned against travelling to Israel.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:40:31 +1000
World of photos, April 20, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:42:23 +1000
A timeline of Iran and Israel’s open warfare, after decades of shadow war
The two nations’ enmity stretches back decades, through a history of shadow wars and clandestine attacks by land, sea, air and cyberspace.
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 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 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 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.