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Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +1100
Shell-shocked at the shops
With perhaps a kernel of truth in the marketing. Also, why Boundary roads abound.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:37:31 +1100
Sheeran takes the train to Marvel – all the way from Sydney
The global pop superstar did his best to hide his trademark red hair under a green hoodie as he arrived at Southern Cross Station.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:18:15 +1100
Heavy rain traps commuters, dangerous flash flooding to hit Sydney
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned of a “very dangerous thunderstorm”.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:54:16 +1100
Police charge man with assault of solo Daylesford hiker
On the day of her alleged assault, trekker Sarah Gibbs was told by Dayesford police that little could be done, but detectives have now charged a 51-year-old man.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:51:44 +1100
Former Muslim navy officer sacked from advisory board for LinkedIn reposts
Multicultural NSW said Captain Mona Shindy was removed because she “platformed misinformation and conspiracy theories on her social media”.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:31:58 +1100
Parts of Queensland could see rain record
Parts of Queensland could see a record amount of rain, with some areas having their wettest day since 2010.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +1100
Sydney Fish Market is fantastic, if you can get to it
In the long-standing tradition of this city, it would be remiss of us to find fault with any project without declaring our vociferous objections.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +1100
‘An absolute let-down’: Paramedics furious over assault law loophole
A man who attacked a paramedic will not face a mandatory jail term because his victim was not treating a patient, sparking calls to overhaul a law designed to protect first responders.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +1100
What do migration debates and bushfires have in common? They both scare off foreign students
Government messaging must be consistent and disciplined because would-be students – and their governments – are reading.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:26:32 +1100
Wieambilla house where police were killed up for sale
The house where the Wieambilla shootings occurred has been put up for sale, with images inside seen for the first time.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:14:35 +1100
Man accused of ‘cowardly’ New Year attack seeks bail
A young man who allegedly threw a “coward punch” that left a victim comatose and bleeding in the early hours of New Year’s Day has been denied bail.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:05:51 +1100
‘Mum, you are not forgotten’: Sons’ vow after cold case murder verdict
Raymond Reddington denied murdering his wife and mother of his four children after her disappearance in 1986.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:03:35 +1100
Alleged axe attack victims ‘terrified’ over bail bid
Two people allegedly injured by a tomahawk-wielding neighbour are “over the moon” the accused attacker is in custody after being terrified he would get bail.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:01:56 +1100
South Australia battered by rain
Roads have been blocked off and rivers are in full flow as South Australia is smashed by rain.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +1100
The ‘self-righteous’ mistake we make when quitting social media
If a clear-eyed analysis has confirmed you’re ready to exit the apps, lean into the disconnect – quietly.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:52:07 +1100
Accused murderer Greg Lynn makes bid for freedom
Accused murderer Greg Lynn is not an unacceptable risk to the community, his lawyers have argued as he makes a bid for freedom.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:51:55 +1100
Money woes spark calls for Melbourne council merger
There are calls for Melbourne's inner-city councils to merge into a mega municipality as they struggle under growing financial pressures.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:50:34 +1100
Researchers analyse 20-million-year-old whale fossil found on Victorian beach
Paleontologists from Museums Victoria are working to unlock the secrets of a 20-million-year-old whale fossil.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:50:11 +1100
Huge swath of the country facing increased bushfire risk in lead-up to winter
Bone-dry bush across a large chunk of Victoria is posing increased bushfire risk in the lead-up to winter, experts have warned.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:46:27 +1100
Viral social media food trends causing shortages on supermarket shelves
Viral social media moments are causing product shortages on shelves as big supermarkets try to keep up.

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