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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:29:45 +0000Footage shows Australian man handcuffed by ICE agents in Las Vegas airport
The 57-year-old was later arrested for overstaying his Visa and is currently detained at an ICE processing centre in California.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:47:35 +0000Early-onset bowel cancer becoming more prevalent as signs are missed
Georgie Cauchi had blood in her stool, constant pain and was struggling to get out of bed, but still in her 20s doctors told her she was too young to have bowel cancer. When it was finally discovered several years later, the tumour had grown...
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:24:08 +0000'Failed' university scheme hurting home ownership prospects
There are calls for the government to dump a scheme that has more than doubled the cost of some degrees.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:44:20 +0000Battery installation rates collapse as 'solar-coaster' strikes back
Federal subsidies have ignited huge demand for batteries, but a tightening of the rules has experts warning of "boom and bust" cycles for the industry.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:41:01 +0000'Dangerously close to becoming normalised': Government responds to Islamophobia report
The Albanese government's long-awaited response to its special envoy's report on Islamophobia has rejected calls for an overhaul of counter-terror laws.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000This level crossing is among Melbourne’s most dangerous. Plans to remove it have riled the community
Debate rages over a major change set for the heart of Yarraville. Many traders are bracing for a financial hit and a family home is set to be demolished, but some locals have welcomed the revamp.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:58:59 +1000Rock climber fighting for life after fall from Queensland mountain
A rock climber is fighting for life after falling twenty metres from a mountain in the Scenic Rim.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:57:25 +1000Consumer Affairs alleges this agent is guilty of underquoting. He’s still showing homes
Victoria’s consumer watchdog has taken a major real estate firm and three agents to court over alleged breaches relating to 11 properties.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:48:59 +1000AFL LIVE: Demons’ blitz puts them in top-four fight, dents Kangaroos’ wildcard hopes
The Demons lead the Kangaroos in a tight battle at Marvel Stadium as round 19 continues. Blues and Magpies still to come. Follow along for live coverage and post game reactions.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:41:35 +1000Play School turns 60 years old today. Can it survive another six decades?
The fact Play School is now steaming into its seventh decade is no accident. While it may be powered by nostalgia, it has never stood still.
Canberra Times
Independent Australia
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +1000 In the wake of the Simon Gordon scandal: Adding insult to injury
A severe public wrong has occurred, causing ongoing, debilitating physical pain and emotional and mental distress in many hundreds of women, and there must be accountability. 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, 18 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +1000 Modi marvels Melbourne while equality, justice and pluralism plummet back in India
For countries like Australia, fostering a partnership with a stable, inclusive India is not only a diplomatic priority but a strategic necessity. read now...
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +1000 Donald Trump: A presidency of metaphors
Trump has transferred ownership by the people, of the people, and for the people to himself. 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
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:32 +1000Consumer Affairs alleges this agent is guilty of underquoting. He’s still showing homes
Victoria’s consumer watchdog has taken a major real estate firm and three agents to court over alleged breaches relating to 11 properties.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:58:59 +1000Rock climber fighting for life after fall from Queensland mountain
A rock climber is fighting for life after falling twenty metres from a mountain in the Scenic Rim.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:40:56 +1000Families welcome government's Laos travel warning amid charges
The families of two Victorian teenagers who died of methanol poisoning in Laos have welcomed a government travel warning to the country.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:36:12 +1000Driver killed as Ferrari hits tree in Victoria
A Ferrari driver is dead and his female passenger is fighting for life after the luxury car crashed into a tree and flipped onto its roof in West Gippsland.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +1000Just press spend: Source of income has all the bells and whistles
As long as poker machines remain a lucrative source of revenue, meaningful reform will always take second place to protecting the Treasury’s income.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:25:26 +1000Government's probe after Aussie arrested in USA by ICE
The Australian government is making urgent inquiries after a citizen was arrested by immigration and customs agents in the US.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:13:34 +1000Iran renews attacks on Gulf states after another night of US strikes
Kuwait came under sustained attack, with a desalination plant hit and operations at Kuwait International Airport suspended due to repeated missile and drone threats, escalating the war a week after a fragile ceasefire agreement fell apart
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:01:49 +1000Families left in the dark after methanol deaths
Laotian authorities have treated the families of dead Australian travellers Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones with contempt.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:51:31 +1000Australian handcuffed by ICE in Las Vegas
Footage of the incident shows two plainclothes officers leaving the man on the ground as walking off as bystanders gathered.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:38:45 +1000‘We are a threat’: What leaked audio of Pauline Hanson at right-wing dinner reveals about her plans
While her private speech drew plenty of applause from the black-tie crowd, it also highlighted One Nation’s weaknesses.
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.