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Wed, 22 Jul 2026 03:07:38 +0000Origin Energy investigating 'potential' customer data breach
Origin Energy says it does not believe customer credit card or bank details have been affected by a suspected data breach at the company.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:22:29 +0000Minister says Australian IS-linked 'Doctor Jihad' can 'rot' in Iraqi jail
Perth paediatrician Tareq Kamleh went to Syria to join the Islamic State group in 2015 and has, until now, been presumed dead.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:02:06 +0000Australians don't understand how interest rates work, RBA finds
The Reserve Bank is concerned that too many Australians have little idea what the central bank is trying to achieve with interest rates, which it says could be making its job harder.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:07:22 +0000Meet the Australian multi-millionaire pardoned by Trump
Chris Wade was arrested by the Secret Service in Dallas in the early 2000s. It took him on a journey where he went from FBI hacker to Mar-a-Lago and eventually the White House before he came back to Australia to buy his favourite pub.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:02:40 +0000Actor to appeal after losing defamation case against Rebel Wilson
Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson successfully defends a defamation case brought against her by the star of her directorial debut.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000Horror has long torn women apart, but these local filmmakers are taking back the knife
From body horror to survival slashers, local female filmmakers are using the horror genre to expose the terrifying reality of navigating the world as a woman.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000Velvet, corduroy, fluid lines: Go-with-the-flow winter chic from $79
Modern tailoring makes it easy to get in touch with the season’s tactile fabrics.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000How do I look chic in my 70s … without looking like a try-hard?
Sneakers, block colours, wide-leg pants and slick specs are your friend.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:55:21 +1000Outback priest’s alleged victim claims sexual abuse made him ‘feel like a king’: trial
Christopher Saunders appeared in WA’s District Court on Wednesday for the second day of his trial over alleged sexual abuse offences dating back as far as 2008.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:51:31 +1000Flanagan casts doubt over Lomax's PNG move
Former Dragons coach Shane Flanagan casts doubt over Zac Lomax's potential move to the PNG Chiefs.
Canberra Times
Independent Australia
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +1000 The top ten troubles with Taylor’s tenets
Many of the claims made by Liberal Party Leader Angus Taylor are debunked by clear evidence. 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...
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +1000 FROM WARFARE TO WEALTH — A tale of three conferences
Three Adelaide conferences expose the competing visions for Australia's future, from militarisation and AUKUS to peace and sovereignty. read now...
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +1000 Close Pine Gap protesters challenge Australia's U.S. alliance
Protesters are renewing calls to close Pine Gap as criticism grows over the secretive facility's role in U.S.-led military operations. read now...
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +1000 Monte Dwyer: The forecast for Karl Stefanovic after Today
Does Karl Stefanovic maintain his "lovable larrikin" image or continue barrelling down this right-wing, shock-schlock path he seems to be on? read now...
Otago Daily Times
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:48:07 +0000Vanuatu 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 +0000Mt 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 +0000Emergency 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 +0000Southern 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 +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.
Sydney Morning Herald National News
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +1000Socialite won’t be prosecuted over claims she friend’s drink with MDMA at Mount Buller
Charges have been withdrawn after Melbourne socialite Amy Tossoun completed a diversion plan, a court has confirmed.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000Velvet, corduroy, fluid lines: Go-with-the-flow winter chic from $79
Modern tailoring makes it easy to get in touch with the season’s tactile fabrics.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000How do I look chic in my 70s … without looking like a try-hard?
Sneakers, block colours, wide-leg pants and slick specs are your friend.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:55:21 +1000Outback priest’s alleged victim claims sexual abuse made him ‘feel like a king’: trial
Christopher Saunders appeared in WA’s District Court on Wednesday for the second day of his trial over alleged sexual abuse offences dating back as far as 2008.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:41:34 +1000Pauline, we’ve both been DV victims, so why do you describe it so differently?
Describing domestic violence as a “two-way street” only launders victim-blaming through the language of balance.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:19:34 +1000UK PM Andy Burnham’s new ministers caught in a ‘hot mic’ gaffe
UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting and UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood were caught making a joke about the UK Labour government’s early prisoner release scheme.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:20:57 +1000‘Russian Amazon’ hit by more massive Ukrainian strikes
Another attack on the warehouses of Russia’s largest online retailer has injured several people, the company’s co-founder says, as Ukraine’s strategy to put pressure on the Kremlin continues.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:54:00 +1000Cost of US war with Iran continues to add-up
The White House is asking Congress for billions in extra funding, as protests erupt and fresh military action is flagged.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:52:31 +1000Former MP allegedly hit over the head with hammer in fatal attack
A British court has heard shocking new details about the alleged murder of politician Ann Widdecombe.
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:50:11 +1000Ukraine strikes Russia's largest online retailer
The attacks on a company so central to the consumer economy appear to mark a widening of Kyiv's strategy to disrupt Russia's war effort.
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.