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Mon, 26 Jan 2026 02:14:58 +0000Potential explosive device thrown into crowd at Perth Invasion Day rally, police say
Police say they are investigating whether a device thrown into an Invasion Day rally crowd in Perth contained explosives, in addition to ball bearings and screws found inside.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:56:27 +0000'Heat dome' to shatter records as south-east soars to nearly 50C
A record heatwave across south-east Australia will peak during the coming days, leading to extreme fire danger and temperatures close to 50 degrees Celsius in multiple states.
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:44:58 +0000More than 1,100 properties told to evacuate near Vic Otways fire
Residents from more than 1,100 properties near Victoria's Otways bushfire have been asked to evacuate before sunset ahead of extreme fire conditions on Tuesday.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:18:44 +0000Traditional owners heartbroken by dingo cull after Piper James's death
The Queensland government euthanises six dingoes involved in Piper James's death on K'gari, and is expected to cull more in the coming days.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:30:01 +0000Paying 'money just to breathe' in one the world's most polluted cities
Poor air quality in Delhi has impacted nearly all aspects of life with residents saying they have lost many of the "simple joys" such as opening a window or going for a walk outside.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:59:30 +1000Australian Open Highlights: Luciano Darderi v Jannik Sinner
Watch the match highlights between Luciano Darderi & Jannik Sinner in Round 4 of the 2026 Australian Open.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:51:15 +1000Undercover neo-Nazis infiltrate March for Australia as police block opposing protests
Some marchers were draped in Australian flags, others were observed hurling abuse at people of colour and, at one point, an Asian restaurant.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:49:16 +1000Sinner speaks after fourth-round win
Jannik Sinner speaks after his fourth-round win against Luciano Darderi.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:41:46 +1000Great Ocean Road towns urged to evacuate; Victoria braces for record heat
Residents have been told to get out of the Otways danger zone, before a day of extreme heat that has triggered a statewide total fire ban.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:38:07 +1000Australian Open 2026 LIVE updates: Ruthless Swiatek eliminates Aussie; Sinner wins in three; Musetti continues Italian dominance
Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis had a lucky break after Naomi Osaka withdrew from their third round clash, but the Australian qualifier lost in straight sets to world No.2 Iga Swiatek tonight.
Canberra Times
Independent Australia
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +1000 The death of the Coalition and a requiem for the Old Order
The latest split in Australia’s conservative Coalition is yet another signal the old, established rules no longer apply. 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...
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 03:30:00 +1000 Finding a reliable electrician in Wollongong you can trust
Let's be honest, finding a good electrician shouldn't feel like a gamble. read now...
Sat, 24 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +1000 The NDIS feels like sanctioned theft
Marketed as care, the NDIS enables predatory providers to drain funds, safety and dignity from disabled people. read now...
Otago Daily Times
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 22:35:44 +00001 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.
Sun, 05 Oct 2025 07:05:07 +0000Hutt Valley Line trains closed while police attend incident
Police were alerted to the incident at about 6.25pm this evening.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:46:16 +0000Hawke’s Bay prison attacks: Four Corrections staff members injured on one day
Sugar may have been mixed with the hot water, but Corrections hasn't confirmed it yet.
Sun, 13 Oct 2024 03:03:21 +0000State Highway 3 closed following ‘serious crash’ between Waitōtara and Waverley
Motorists are told to expect delays.
Wed, 25 Sep 2024 03:45:25 +0000One person dead after being trapped in avalanche during heli-skiing trip in Southern Alps
The victim was pulled alive from the avalanche but died from their injures.
Sydney Morning Herald National News
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +1100Engaging in diplomacy, cup in hand
While tenniswear gets the wobbles.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:51:15 +1100Undercover neo-Nazis infiltrate March for Australia as police block opposing protests
Some marchers were draped in Australian flags, others were observed hurling abuse at people of colour and, at one point, an Asian restaurant.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:41:46 +1100Great Ocean Road towns urged to evacuate; Victoria braces for record heat
Residents have been told to get out of the Otways danger zone, before a day of extreme heat that has triggered a statewide total fire ban.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:11:13 +1100Queensland sweats through hottest Australia Day in nearly three decades
Queenslanders have sweated through the state’s hottest Australia Day in 27 years, with the mercury nearing 40 degrees in some suburbs.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:11:04 +1100Police identify human remains as missing man Jayden Penno-Tompsett
A tragic mystery spanning more than eight years has been solved in north Queensland, with police identifying the remains of Newcastle man Jayden Penno-Tompsett.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:30:00 +1100Frenchman sets new record after sailing around the world in 40 days
The seven-person crew faced 10-metre waves and 100km/h winds in beating the previous fastest time set in 2017.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:30:00 +1100How Iran crushed a citizen uprising with lethal force
Despite Iran shutting down the internet and disrupting phone service, some Iranians managed to evade restrictions to share witness accounts and videos.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:54:16 +1100Calls for inquiry into Minneapolis shooting death of US citizen
There are calls for an independent inquiry into the shooting death of a US in Minneapolis.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:53:06 +1100At least six killed in massive US snowstorm
A crippling winter storm has killed at least six people as it sweeps across large parts of the US.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:07:11 +1100A particular brand of carnage has taken hold here in America
A woman kneeling screams. Another begins shouting. The scene I witness is spontaneous, awkward and raw. But it is real.
The Age
Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMTShorten 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 GMTCourse 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 GMTLabor 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 GMTFears 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 GMTShorten 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 GMTCourse 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 GMTLabor 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 GMTFears 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.