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Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:25:46 +0000
Killed teen's father rejects idea of leniency payment from Australian
While the public will remember Thai teenager Tunchanok Donhomla for the tragic nature of her death, her aunt, Mee Boonsert, will remember the baby she helped raise.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:22:37 +0000
Low auction clearance rates tipped to continue, according to Cotality
Less than half of all properties that went to auction in Australia were actually sold over the last week.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:20:19 +0000
Liberal frontbencher pushes back on coalition with One Nation
Shadow energy minister Dan Tehan says the Liberal party is not entertaining thoughts of forming a coalition with One Nation.

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 22:20:46 +0000
Woman denied bail after child found dead in NSW Central Coast home
The body of a four-year-old child has been found in a home in Wyong on the NSW Central Coast. 

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 02:59:51 +0000
'Sad feeling': How this World Cup has been one of exclusion for many fans
There's never been a more diverse World Cup in history, but the 2026 version has also been one of exclusion for many fans wanting to join in the fun.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:57:12 +1000
NRL Highlights: Knights v Dolphins - Round 18
The Newcastle Knights host the Dolphins in Round 18 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:53:32 +1000
Moses not worried by Suncorp challenge
Mitchell Moses reveals why he is not nervous heading into the State of Origin series decider on enemy territory.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:42:44 +1000
Queensland premier unveils new crime policy
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has unveiled a major new crime policy.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:42:27 +1000
Woman’s body found in Victorian backyard
A woman’s body has been found in a backyard in Melbourne’s outskirts, with a man believed to be her partner under police guard.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:38:20 +1000
Trump accused of politicising 250th anniversary celebrations
US President Donald Trump has been accused of politicising the celebrations held to mark 250 years of American independence.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +1000
PHON versus Pini: IA editor pulls pin on Pelican Pauline
Poster person for prejudice, Pauline Hanson’s "monoculture" comments have inspired Greek-Australian managing editor Michelle Pini to recall a time when Australia was still grappling with rapid multicultural change. 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...

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +1000
Give me shelter
Still life: a man shelters from the rain against a factory wall in Newport, Melbourne. read now...

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +1000
Centre v Right populism: Same grievances, different answers
Can Community Strong Australia deliver policies that address the economic conditions driving dissatisfaction with mainstream politics? 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

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:42:44 +1000
Queensland premier unveils new crime policy
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has unveiled a major new crime policy.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:42:27 +1000
Woman’s body found in Victorian backyard
A woman’s body has been found in a backyard in Melbourne’s outskirts, with a man believed to be her partner under police guard.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:32:45 +1000
PM promises more reform after tax fight
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised to deliver more reform despite a bruising battle over the government’s tax changes.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:32:35 +1000
Mother charged with murdering four-year-old son
A woman has been charged with the murder of her four-year-old son on the NSW Central Coast.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +1000
US independence events fittingly cancelled by extreme weather
In a world full of doom and gloom, thankfully Mother Nature can still provide schadenfreude amusement.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:38:20 +1000
Trump accused of politicising 250th anniversary celebrations
US President Donald Trump has been accused of politicising the celebrations held to mark 250 years of American independence.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:31:53 +1000
Allegedly murdered Thai teen’s family could refuse compensation
The family of a Thai teen allegedly killed by an Australian man could refuse to be paid compensation by the accused.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:25:34 +1000
Heatwaves, storms and masked men: Inside the messy, fractured reality of America’s 250th
Hundreds of thousands flocked to Washington for America’s big July 4 birthday bash for a frenetic night of magic and chaos.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:47:31 +1000
How dodging drones and death became daily life in eastern Ukraine
The risk of death by drone has become an almost casually accepted one for Ukrainians living and working in the so-called “grey zone” bordering Russia.

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +1000
The lyin’ king Trump is the kind of leader the nation’s father feared and reviled
America’s beloved first president famously wouldn’t tell a lie. The current one can’t stop telling lies.

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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