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Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:05:28 +0000
Westpac boss warns a recession could be around the corner
Westpac's chief executive, Anthony Miller, says Australians need to acknowledge there is a growing risk the country could slip into recession, amid the Iran war-driven fuel crisis and rising interest rates.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:33:22 +0000
Fuel heading to Australia won't last a month, industry says
Those in trucking industry are not getting hopes up that fuel will arrive in Australia, after Energy Minister announces 53 ships are on their way.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:03:07 +0000
Australians mark Good Friday with seafood, church services and a boat race
Australians begin the long weekend with church services, time outdoors and seafood-filled lunches.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:02:44 +0000
'Every word is delusional': Trump's speech lashed by former US envoy to Iran
Robert Malley, who negotiated the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, says Donald Trump's address to the US this week was designed to deceive.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:35:45 +0000
Parents spend $50k on overseas stem cell therapy as experts issue warning
A young mother who travelled overseas for controversial stem cell therapy hopes new treatments will one day be available in Australia, but experts warn there's still a "long way" to go.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:50:00 +1000
Dezi Freeman’s family finally got him a mental health appointment. He never made it
Just weeks before the Porepunkah shootings, Freeman had finally been convinced to get psychiatric help.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:44:09 +1000
Late inclusion sinks banana beauty
Finnbar Maley kicks a goal for Adelaide after he was given a late call-up.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +1000
Foran’s priceless advice for Sea Eagles demolition man Olakau’atu
Kieran Foran enjoyed a dream start to his coaching career at Manly – helped in no small part by a stellar performance from back-rower Haumole Olakau’atu.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:26:26 +1000
Blues fans fume at another loss
Carlton fans express their fury after Carlton's loss to North Melbourne.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:23:05 +1000
AFL LIVE North Melbourne vs Carlton: Another blue day for Voss and Carlton as Roos secure stunning comeback win
Another day, another stunning Carlton fadeout as the Roos storm home on Good Friday. Follow how it all unfolded, and the reaction, here.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +1000
Medical misogyny and endometriosis: Beyond the Simon Gordon scandal
Dr Simon Gordon's alleged victims may have been preyed upon by an unscrupulous practitioner, but he was enabled by a misogynistic health system that requires an urgent and major overhaul. 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...

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...

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

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:50:00 +1100
Dezi Freeman’s family finally got him a mental health appointment. He never made it
Just weeks before the Porepunkah shootings, Freeman had finally been convinced to get psychiatric help.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:21:15 +1100
Child injured in serious farm accident
A child has been rushed to hospital in a critical condition after being involved in a serious accident on a farm north of Adelaide.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +1100
Petrol retailers warned to pass on excise cuts
Motorists are feeling some relief from soaring fuel prices but there could be more pain ahead.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:51:31 +1100
Artemis II en route to the moon
The astronauts onboard Artemis II are now rocketing towards the moon.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +1100
The Stone Ages remark proves that Donald Trump is not sharpest tool
The US president’s remarks about bombing the Iranian people back to the Stone Ages show again his most unfortunate lack of knowledge of and respect for history

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:24:46 +1100
Nations strategise over how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Dozens of countries, including Australia, have held urgent talks over how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +1100
Trump says US ‘hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran’
The US president’s latest threats came as dozens of countries sought ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +1100
Italian PM’s cabinet rocked by affair scandal
A second minister has been caught up in a romance with a younger online influencer as Giorgia Meloni recovers from a bruising referendum defeat.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:49:50 +1100
Trump deals massive blow to major Aussie export with 100 per cent tariff
Donald Trump has followed through on his threat to hit pharmaceuticals entering the US with tariffs.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:11:18 +1100
Artemis II astronauts rocket towards the moon after spending a day around Earth
The so-called translunar injection came 25 hours after lift-off, putting the three Americans and a Canadian on course for a lunar fly-around early next week.

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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