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Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:24:06 +0000
'Mini-Mamdanis' spark renewed Republican tactic ahead of midterms
President Trump has reignited anti-communist rhetoric as "mini-Mamdanis" continue to challenge the centrist Democrat establishment.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:36:39 +0000
My cousin was sucked into a fatal alternative therapy 'wormhole', says author
Author Hannah McElhinney spent years investigating after her cousin Lauren died seeking controversial medical treatment overseas.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:08:15 +0000
H5 bird flu testing underway for mass mortality of terns on SA island
South Australian authorities are investigating a mass bird mortality event after more than 80 dead and sick birds were found off the state's south-east coast.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:55:49 +0000
Wong describes importance of First Nations ties to Pacific
On the second day of Garma Festival, Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasised the strategic importance of ties between First Nations peoples and Australia's Pacific neighbours.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:02:25 +0000
US drops case against Olympian, admits Reflecting Pool work was 'botched'
The US Department of Justice has moved to drop a criminal case charging a former Olympian with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Here's why. 

Brisbane Times Headlines

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +1000
‘Robbing Peter to pay Paul’: Urgent care clinics failing to relieve pressure on hospitals, say doctors
Frontline health workers say taxpayers are funding an expensive system that leaves emergency departments overrun and regular GPs struggling.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +1000
Broken teeth, locked jaws: Clear aligner company made money while nobody was watching
The product, heavily marketed on social media, is one of more than 28,000 medical devices the regulator considers so low-risk they barely warrant scrutiny.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:48:05 +1000
More bird flu cases in South Australia
South Australia has become the epicentre of the bird flu outbreak in Australia, recording another 20 cases.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:41:48 +1000
Australia overwhelm Ireland in historic first AFLW international
A capacity crowd packed into North Sydney Oval to celebrate the women’s game, and were treated to an absorbing contest that showcased the very best of the AFLW.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:39:38 +1000
Queenslanders asked for opinion on Brisbane 2032.
Queenslanders are finally being asked to have their say on plans for Brisbane 2032.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +1000
Allan’s resigned: How will the media shut down Labor now?
Ben Carroll has replaced Jacinta Allan as Victoria's Premier, but let's not kid ourselves that the possibility of corruption was the reason Allan was forced to resign. 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...

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +1000
The world's conflicts should not divide Australians
In an increasingly divided world, protecting social cohesion is one of the most important investments we can make. read now...

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +1000
AUKUS: Its single point of obsolescence
Australia could find itself without a credible undersea force due to the capability gap between Collins-class retirement and SSN-AUKUS delivery. read now...

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +1000
Opposites attract: Pauline Hanson and Gina Rinehart's paradoxical relationship
What’s behind the alliance between Pauline Hanson and Gina Rinehart? 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

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +1000
Broken teeth, locked jaws: Clear aligner company made money while nobody was watching
The product, heavily marketed on social media, is one of more than 28,000 medical devices the regulator considers so low-risk they barely warrant scrutiny.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:48:05 +1000
More bird flu cases in South Australia
South Australia has become the epicentre of the bird flu outbreak in Australia, recording another 20 cases.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:39:38 +1000
Queenslanders asked for opinion on Brisbane 2032.
Queenslanders are finally being asked to have their say on plans for Brisbane 2032.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:38:53 +1000
Teen accused of stabbing murder over hat on NSW Central Coast
A court has heard a teenager allegedly murdered the victim over a hat.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:38:28 +1000
Worker attacked while trying to stop robbery
A shop worker has been attacked by a group of youths in Victoria while trying to stop a robbery.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +1000
‘She perished’: Nancy Guthrie ‘ransom notes’ released by police
The notes, made public six months on from the 84-year-old’s disappearance, suggest that whoever was responsible for her abduction may not have intended to kill her.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +1000
In the kill zones of Ukraine, care for the wounded has to change
Ukrainian soldiers are being given more medical training to adapt to a front line where Russian drones can make medical evacuation almost impossible.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:13:06 +1000
FIFA's World Cup privatisation bid
FIFA is considering privatising the World Cup, but the plan has met fierce resistance.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:03:38 +1000
Trump administration admits Reflecting Pool was a ‘botched job’ all along
In a Friday afternoon court filing, the government moved to dismiss criminal charges against a former Olympian they accused of vandalism, and admitted Trump’s rush to ready the pool by July 4 contributed to the situation.

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:58:13 +1000
Trump’s Gaza deal sparks questions on whether Israel, Hamas will comply
Experts suggest the president’s surprise announcement that Hamas would begin disarming will bring more complications for both sides.

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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