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Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:11:53 +0000
Teenage boy charged with murder of Victorian girl Layla Jeffery
The town of Donald in Victoria's west is in mourning, after remains believed to be missing 13-year-old Layla Jeffery were found by police on Thursday.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:07 +0000
Telstra will face Senate inquiry after nationwide outage
The telco will face a grilling from politicians about this week's nationwide outage that brought businesses and transport systems into chaos.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:37:57 +0000
Instagram pulls new AI feature after widespread backlash
The automatic feature, integrated into its Meta AI chatbot, let users edit generated images directly through sketches.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:52:10 +0000
'You might be next': Indonesians react to tech giant's controversial jail sentence
The sentencing of tech entrepreneur Nadiem Makarim leaves many young Indonesians questioning whether investing in their country could expose them to legal risks.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:16:17 +0000
How a $400K executive university job led to a corruption probe
Plans to create a new executive position at a time when jobs were being slashed at the University of Wollongong caused deep divisions and sparked an inquiry by the state's corruption watchdog.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:56:17 +1000
McReight scores first-half double
Wallabies flanker Fraser McReight scored his second of the evening late in the first half against France.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:56:13 +1000
France go down a man
Emmanuel Meafou received a yellow card for this hit on Wallabies flanker Rob Valetini.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:52:13 +1000
AFL LIVE: Huge blow for Cats as injured Cameron taken to hospital
Follow along as we continue Saturday’s AFL matches with the Cats ahead of GWS Giants in Sydney followed by the clash between the Blues and Hawks at the MCG.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:15:51 +1000
France land early blow against Wallabies
French lock Emmanuel Meafou buried over the line to score first against the Wallabies.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:10:12 +1000
A suburban footy club mourns a mate who will never be forgotten
“Football’s being played, and he’s not here.” Friends, family and teammates honour Nathan Fitzgerald, who died a week ago on the football field.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +1000
Jacinta Allan Victoria's best bet due to rabid media's unhinged disdain
The “Ditch the Witch” campaign is back, now directed at Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, and faithfully reported in the media with clear delight almost leaping from the pages and screens. 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, 11 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +1000
The Socceroos reflect our rich Australian identity and bring us together
The Socceroos have family histories from different parts of the world, yet when they wear the green and gold, they represent all of us. read now...

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +1000
Fertility rate falls: More and more Australians are choosing to be child-free
For a growing number of Australians, the decision to remain child-free is a rational calculation & deliberate survival strategy which should terrify us all. 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, 11 Jul 2026 19:01:43 +1000
Teen charged with murder over death of 13-year-old girl
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder over the death of a teen who went missing in rural Victoria.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:01:39 +1000
Father-of-three fighting for life after being found on the side of the road
Police believe a Sydney man left fighting for life on the side of a road with head injuries was assaulted in an early morning attack.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:01:35 +1000
Missing Queensland mother's family and friends search for clues
The family and friends of a missing Toowoomba mother have spent the day scouring bush for any clues of where Jana Armstrong may be, four days after her disappearance.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000
Celebrity chef Scott Pickett finds new backer to secure livelihoods tied to his restaurant empire
The top-tier chef has spoken for the first time about his former financier, First Guardian Master Fund, which spectacularly collapsed last year.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +1000
‘Things are about to kick off’: NSW flu cases spike
Flu cases in NSW have reached their highest levels this year as emergency department presentations surge.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +1000
This man might be the most successful Australian in New York you’ve never heard of
Between his prodigious start, television appeal and restaurant success, it seems like Buddha Lo never fails. He insists that’s not the case.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:31:00 +1000
Trump needs a Plan C for Iran because so far nothing has worked
The US president had first hoped to bomb Iran into submission and then bribe them by letting them sell their oil, but neither approach has delivered a result.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:25:21 +1000
Passenger partially sucked out of window on flight from Greece
A Ryanair Boeing 737 flight was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after take-off from Thessaloniki in Greece after a broken window put the life of a passenger in grave danger.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:59:16 +1000
King and Queen meet with Prince Harry, Meghan and children
The King hosted his youngest son and met with his family for the first time in four years as they try to repair a rift.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +1000
How popular are the populists? For Nigel Farage and his right-wing friends, it’s finding-out time
The Reform UK leader’s farcical coming byelection with a man wearing a bin comes as questions grow over whether support for Farage and other right-wing populists has peaked.

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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