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Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:25:02 +0000
Marrickville Golf Club received closed non-competitive grants on five past occasions
Labor MPs nominated Marrickville Golf Club for closed, non-competitive grant funding on five previous occasions before it was promised $6 million at the 2025 election by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:52:57 +0000
'No doubt': Hockey adamant corruption is flourishing in Washington
Donald Trump might be the most influential US president of the past 100 years according to Joe Hockey but that doesn't mean he hasn't "diminished' the standing of the US globally.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:52:46 +0000
Private health bill appears doomed without change
The Greens signal they will not back the the government's private health insurance legislation in its current form.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:48:54 +0000
NSW coalmine climate ruling a massive shake-up to Australia's oil and gas
Australia's High Court rules in favour of a Hunter Valley community group in a landmark climate ruling that could redraw how fossil fuel projects are approved in Australia.  

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:30:23 +0000
Long-serving Catholic bishop who sexually abused young Indigenous men jailed
A victim of Christopher Saunders reveals his pain at being used as a "toy" as the former Bishop of Broome is sentenced to six and a half years in prison for sex offences against two men.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:47:55 +1000
Rumours swirl of Powderfinger reunion
Mysterious billboards appearing across Australia have sparked rumours that Powderfinger may be planning a comeback.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:47:37 +1000
Queensland dad charged with murder of infant son
The Ipswich man, 28, was charged with murder following the death of his three-month-old child.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +1000
Our five favourite luxury homes asking $9m or more
Luxury homes offer an unmatched lifestyle with features including comfort, long-term value, advanced home technology and technology, and resort-style amenities.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:43:20 +1000
From luxury escape to lock-up: Sam Wood’s arrest in paradise
Days before his arrest, the fitness guru was strolling Noosa’s Hastings Street. Now his legal team is fighting for his freedom, as he finds himself abandoned by one-time corporate partners.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:42:18 +1000
‘They put the bullet through a lot of players’: Head hammers greats over Test team attacks
A simmering feud between Australia’s current and past Test cricketers has been reignited by Travis Head.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Neo-Liberal comiconomics with Dave Hughes 2: No laughing matter
Independent Australia's hypothesis that "comedian" Dave Hughes' appearances at Liberal Party fundraisers may contravene electoral laws was correct. Managing editor Michelle Pini reports. read now...

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Hanson's plan will thwart Australia's potential
Multiculturalism should mean equality of all cultures in Australia — an example to be proud of. read now...

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0000
Tackling loneliness: Leadership needed from Federal Government
Australia needs a Federal Minister for Loneliness and Social Connection to provide leadership on tackling loneliness. read now...

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000
AI deepfakes and identity theft changing methods of proving identity
AI is destroying our old methods of proving identity and our security systems must catch up. read now...

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000
Customising a new car: Where should you start?
Planning to customise a new car? Learn how to set a budget, choose styling upgrades, improve comfort and arrange the work around your everyday needs. 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

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:47:55 +1100
Rumours swirl of Powderfinger reunion
Mysterious billboards appearing across Australia have sparked rumours that Powderfinger may be planning a comeback.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:47:37 +1100
Queensland dad charged with murder of infant son
The Ipswich man, 28, was charged with murder following the death of his three-month-old child.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:43:20 +1100
From luxury escape to lock-up: Sam Wood’s arrest in paradise
Days before his arrest, the fitness guru was strolling Noosa’s Hastings Street. Now his legal team is fighting for his freedom, as he finds himself abandoned by one-time corporate partners.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +1100
For 50 years we’ve let Woollahra off the hook. It’s time the suburb learnt to share
Because it is such a great place to live, those who enjoy it already are desperately trying to find ways for others not to.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +1100
Accused hijack pilot said time in Australia was the ‘golden years’ of his religious devotion
Unearthed tweets by alleged terrorist Hammam al-Hammami have revealed his thoughts on his time here and his views on religion and relationships.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:19:23 +1100
Hijacker planned to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, says Israel
Eytan Ben-David, the national security adviser to Benjamin Netanyahu and a former aviation security chief, said the flydubai pilot had been planning last week’s attack for months.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:19:00 +1100
Australian painter immortalises Jane Goodall on her last ever trip to Tanzania
Celebrated royal portrait artist Ralph Heimans captured a different type of royalty when he accompanied the late anthropologist on her final meeting with her beloved chimpanzees.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:11:53 +1100
Death row prisoner alive and speaking after botched execution
US death row inmate Christa Pike is “conscious” and “speaking” following her failed execution, her lawyers say.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:28:50 +1100
Vigils mark anniversary of Hamas October 7 attack
Vigils are being held across the country, including at Bondi, to mark the third anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel when 1200 people were killed.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:57:54 +1100
Student protests in France turn violent
Tens of thousands of protesters have rallied in cities across France demanding better education funding.

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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