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Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:31:11 +0000
Killers of Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson sentenced in Mexican court
Three men have been sentenced to 158 years and nine months in prison each for the killing of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad while they were camping in Mexico in 2024.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:08:15 +0000
'Oh, shut up': Moment in Maine sums up Trump's troubles
A political debate in Maine contained multiple reminders of times Donald Trump has dismissed Americans' concerns as either conspiracy or stupidity.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:22:39 +0000
El Niño set to be wettest on record as storms soak Australia's east
This October is looking particularly wet thanks to an ongoing outbreak of thunderstorms which is set to engulf most of central and eastern Australia during the coming week.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:21:20 +0000
New menopause guidelines designed to cut through misinformation
Australia has a new set of clinical guidelines for managing the symptoms of menopause, that include hot flushes, night sweats, and a frequent need to urinate. Here's what it means for you.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000
If polls are right, voters are in a mood to send Labor into the wilderness
If polls are right then voters are increasingly in a mood to light the match of a political conflagration. Many Labor backbenchers would become oncers.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:43:01 +1000
Vehicle carjacked in broad daylight in Brisbane
Witnesses filmed as a driver was carjacked in broad daylight in a dramatic spree in Brisbane.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:41:20 +1000
Cummins and his men are flying. Here’s why South Africa could do the unthinkable
There’s something about St George’s Park that seems to bring a little extra out of South Africa. Australia know this all too well.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:39:30 +1000
Yacht gutted by fierce blaze off Double Bay
The luxury cruiser was destroyed in a fire that tore through the vessel, prompting a co-ordinated emergency response.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:37:36 +1000
Man hospitalised after Brisbane dog attack
A man has been injured after he was mauled by two dogs at a park in Brisbane’s north.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:32:10 +1000
Men sentenced for murder of Australian brothers in Mexico
A Mexican judge sentenced three men to 158 years and nine months in prison for the murders of brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000
Core steps to set up a business in Australia without a hassle
You've come up with a great idea for a business in Australia and you're almost 100 per cent sure it will succeed in the market. read now...

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0000
Keeping remote workers safe: Vehicle tracking in regional Australia
In regional Australia, many jobs are done from the driver’s seat of a ute or van. A water technician may spend the day driving between pump stations and a community nurse may visit properties an hour apart. read now...

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0000
Trump's weapons in space violate international law
The Trump Administration has confirmed it has deployed operational weapons in space, accelerating the arms race with Russia and China. read now...

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000
Frydenberg flirts with political comeback despite past blunders
Josh Frydenberg was in the news this week, using his book launch to hint at a return to politics despite his inglorious history. read now...

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0000
BOOK REVIEW: Wonders of the Quantum World
Danni Holmes makes the mind-bending mysteries of quantum physics accessible, entertaining and surprisingly down-to-earth in a fascinating journey through life, the universe and everything. 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, 17 Oct 2026 19:43:01 +1100
Vehicle carjacked in broad daylight in Brisbane
Witnesses filmed as a driver was carjacked in broad daylight in a dramatic spree in Brisbane.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:39:30 +1100
Yacht gutted by fierce blaze off Double Bay
The luxury cruiser was destroyed in a fire that tore through the vessel, prompting a co-ordinated emergency response.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:37:36 +1100
Man hospitalised after Brisbane dog attack
A man has been injured after he was mauled by two dogs at a park in Brisbane’s north.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:32:10 +1100
Men sentenced for murder of Australian brothers in Mexico
A Mexican judge sentenced three men to 158 years and nine months in prison for the murders of brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:16:52 +1100
Government knew about ATO credit card ban
The federal government was aware for months the Australian Tax Office was considering an end to credit card payments in response to the surcharge ban.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:57:41 +1100
Mexican men sentenced to 158 years in prison for murdering Australian brothers
The Robinson brothers’ parents attended every day of the trial and were present last week when the men were found guilty.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:56:26 +1100
Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold
Trump’s unexpected move comes a week after he stunningly said the US had agreed to purchase diesel from Russia to try to bring down global energy prices.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +1100
The president, his beloved dogs and the pet psychic
In Argentina, many people try to read the mind of the president. Celia Melamed read the mind of his mastiffs.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:00:06 +1100
World’s worst measles outbreak a ‘warning’ to other nations
So far, 1147 people have died in the outbreak of the highly contagious disease in Bangladesh.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:44:24 +1100
Why Trump’s new press secretary had to go after just five days
When you have to sack your new recruit after just five days, that reflects much more on the person doing the hiring than the person being fired.

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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