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Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:35:00 +0000
Former Alan Jones colleague alleges he was 'groomed for 10 years'
Complainant C has alleged he was indecently assaulted by Alan Jones on eight separate occasions while working with the veteran broadcaster in 2008.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:23:32 +0000
Focus should not be on 'football consequences' for Swans, ex-AFLW star says
AFLW star turned broadcaster Kate McCarthy calls out members of the media focusing on how a police investigation linked to Sydney Swans players could affect the team's finals chances.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:56:36 +0000
Four Sydney Swans players linked to Melbourne investigation
The ABC understands Chad Warner, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Riley Bice are the players linked to the investigation, although there is no confirmation that they were directly involved or that all four have spoken to police.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:59:31 +0000
You'll soon be able to register to block gambling ads. Here's how it will work
The government is moving to make opting out of gambling ads online as easy as paying a bill. Here is what we know about how it might work.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:31:01 +0000
What you need to know about the working holiday visa pause
The federal government "quietly" pauses the working holiday-maker visa applications from 24 countries. Here is what we know about the pause and countries affected.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +1000
How to talk to teenage boys about sex, according to experts
New research found teenagers hold more hostile attitudes towards women than older generations, and it’s having violent consequences.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:42:11 +1000
Human remains found on remote property, two charged over cold case
Police believe they have cracked a four-year-old missing persons investigation following the discovery of human remains in Logan.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:41:14 +1000
Erin Patterson launches appeal against conviction in mushroom murder case
Erin Patterson returns to court to appeal her conviction for murdering three relatives with a poisoned beef Wellington.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:39:19 +1000
AFL boss sends email to Swans
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has sent a document to the Swans as investigations into player conduct continue.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:38:36 +1000
Ralph Carr vows to fight for his freedom as lawyer rebuked over ‘emotional’ speech
Lawyers traded legal blows on the second day of convicted rapist Carr’s pre-sentence hearing, as his defence counsel claimed the conviction was a gross miscarriage of justice.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +1000
Big Tech: When 1984 meets The Godfather
The development of AI is inevitable, but when Nineteen Eighty-Four meets The Godfather in real life, it’s time to consider the lack of public protection and regulation to deal with its consequences. read now...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +1000
How smarter garden planning can help Australian homes adapt to climate change
The classic Australian backyard – big lawn, English hedge, maybe a rose bed – made sense when rainfall was more predictable and council water restrictions were rare. That’s not most people’s reality anymore. read now...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +1000
Forty-three years after Hawke, Australia needs a new economic debate
More than four decades after the Hawke-Keating Accord reshaped Australia's economy, it's time for a comprehensive review of what it delivered and what it cost. read now...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +1000
Disclosure Day reveals that aliens aren't the real outsiders
On the surface, Steven Spielberg's latest can be taken as a sci-fi thriller with a message, but reading between the lines reveals a relevant social commentary. read now...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:50:00 +1000
CARTOONS: The AUKUS caucus is decidedly raucous!
Meanwhile, in the U.S., Donald Trump's approval ratings appear to be tanking. 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

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:02:30 +1000
Towers up to 30 storeys could be allowed near major shopping centre
Residents will get to have their say on the proposal, which is part of council’s “tall-not-sprawl” push to increase housing supply in multiple suburbs.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:42:11 +1000
Human remains found on remote property, two charged over cold case
Police believe they have cracked a four-year-old missing persons investigation following the discovery of human remains in Logan.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:41:14 +1000
Erin Patterson launches appeal against conviction in mushroom murder case
Erin Patterson returns to court to appeal her conviction for murdering three relatives with a poisoned beef Wellington.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:38:36 +1000
Ralph Carr vows to fight for his freedom as lawyer rebuked over ‘emotional’ speech
Lawyers traded legal blows on the second day of convicted rapist Carr’s pre-sentence hearing, as his defence counsel claimed the conviction was a gross miscarriage of justice.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:37:40 +1000
AFL considers standing down several Sydney Swans players
The AFL is considering standing down several key Sydney Swans players as an alleged sexual assault investigation engulfs the club.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:36:25 +1000
Trump threatens to bomb key ally as deadline to end conflict passes
US President Donald Trump has threatened a key ally, as a 60-day deadline to end the Iran conflict passed.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +1000
Kremlin influence fears hijack France’s presidential race
France’s decision to expel a prominent Russian TV journalist has led to a fierce debate over the limits of free speech amid Moscow’s continued efforts to influence European politics.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +1000
Innuendo and rumour: Who is Natalie Harp, the ‘human printer’ who follows Trump everywhere?
The president’s executive assistant goes everywhere he goes and was one of the select few chosen to accompany him on his recent secret flight out of Turkey.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:27:27 +1000
The 'human printer' who never leaves Trump's side
The president's executive assistant Natalie Harp has shot to prominence as one of his closest aides.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:10:10 +1000
Trump berates CNN reporter
The US president told journalist Kristen Holmes to "be quiet" after she asked a question about North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

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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