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Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:02:31 +0000
Warning over Australia's ambitions to be global data centre hotspot
As data centres rapidly come online to meet demand, governments are urged to ensure development does not outpace adequate planning.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:25:05 +0000
Migration dips as Coalition accuses government of failing to meet targets
Net overseas migration remained above 300,000 last year, fuelling opposition claims Labor has locked in an unsustainable new normal despite the number of arrivals continuing to fall.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:03:35 +0000
Albanese, Chalmers unveil CGT carve-outs for small businesses, startups
The federal government has consulted with small businesses and startups over contentious elements of its budget tax proposal.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:39:26 +0000
Gina Rinehart says Qld should give some of its islands to Elon Musk
The mining magnate, speaking at the National Bush Summit, also talked about how she believed Townsville could become a base for the Israeli military. 

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:58:30 +0000
A big orange bulldozer is ploughing its way through the political arena
Four years ago, Australians decided they didn't want a bulldozer for a prime minister. But now if Gina Rinehart has her way, a big orange one will be ploughing her way through the political arena.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:44:11 +1000
Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies, announces review of US forces in Europe
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth called for a reboot of the 32-nation organisation to turn it into a “NATO 3.0” capable of deterring any threat.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:38:59 +1000
True North bags neighbouring deposit to supercharge QLD copper play
True North Copper has consolidated its Cloncurry copper project, by acquiring the adjacent Mongoose resource, combining the Taipan-Mongoose resources into a bigger system.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:37:37 +1000
‘Carry his loss’: Family mourn son, drunk driver jailed
Riding brightly lit e-bikes, the Guimaraes family were on an afternoon outing when Keith Andrew Chambers lost control of his van.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:35:32 +1000
Peace plan between US and Iran signed
The US and Iran will start 60 days of talks after their leaders signed a deal.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:34:47 +1000
Parents of children fatally struck by car speak out
The grieving parents of two children hit and killed by a car in Sydney's south-west have spoken of their unimaginable heartbreak.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

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, 03 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +1000
#2 TOP IA ARTICLE OF 2025: Elon Musk waves away dodgy salute
Mark David is IA's star cartoonist and this January compilation was especially popular. read now...

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +1000
The economic problem AI can't solve on its own
Artificial intelligence may boost productivity and profits, but without sufficient demand in the economy, technological progress alone cannot guarantee jobs or full employment. read now...

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +1000
Hanson and the media: an unholy alliance of the ruling class
Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club speech has been widely reported as a glorious victory for the populist demagogue. 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

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:37:37 +1000
‘Carry his loss’: Family mourn son, drunk driver jailed
Riding brightly lit e-bikes, the Guimaraes family were on an afternoon outing when Keith Andrew Chambers lost control of his van.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:34:47 +1000
Parents of children fatally struck by car speak out
The grieving parents of two children hit and killed by a car in Sydney's south-west have spoken of their unimaginable heartbreak.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:34:22 +1000
Vodafone suffers nationwide outage
Vodafone users across the country are still reporting issues more than eight hours into a widespread network outage.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:32:08 +1000
Dementia patient suffers serious injuries following alleged assault
An 87-year-old dementia patient is being treated for serious injuries at Liverpool Hospital, after being found bloodied and bruised at the aged care village he lives in.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +1000
Hanson’s concept of culture has little to do with Australia
We live in a multicultural country, and there is nothing the One Nation leader can do to change that.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:44:11 +1000
Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies, announces review of US forces in Europe
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth called for a reboot of the 32-nation organisation to turn it into a “NATO 3.0” capable of deterring any threat.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:35:32 +1000
Peace plan between US and Iran signed
The US and Iran will start 60 days of talks after their leaders signed a deal.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:20:48 +1000
Strait shot proves to be an own goal
US President Donald Trump walks away from Iran hardly covered with glory.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:34:59 +1000
‘A million years isn’t enough’: Victims’ relatives confront Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencing
Rex Heuermann, the Long Island architect who lived a secret life of violence for years before admitting he killed eight women, faces life in prison with no possibility of parole.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:58:38 +1000
Deal with few friends throws a lifeline to regime Trump vowed to destroy
The MoU is really just an agenda for conversations that are still to come. But for an Iranian government for whom survival alone was a victory, it has the makings of a jackpot.

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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