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Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:30:23 +0000Live: Silver medallist Danielle Scott back in mixed aerials
Australian teenager Indra Brown headlines the list of Australians competing for medals on day 15 of the Milano Cortina Games. Follow live.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:48:30 +0000Amid power struggles in Syria, a window opened for the 'ISIS brides'
After holding a large swathe of autonomous territory that included two detention camps, Kurdish-led forces are now reluctantly handing over control to Syrian government forces, following their successful military offensive.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:28:21 +0000The dirty little secret economists never want to mention
The theory goes that if you have just the right amount of workers on the unemployment scrap heap, you can keep inflation in check. The problem is that no-one knows exactly what the magic unemployment rate is.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:28:05 +0000What the take-down of Trump's tariffs means for Australia and the world
The ruling on tariffs is a hugely consequential decision that has infuriated the president, who is now looking for workarounds.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:29:55 +0000NASA boss blasts Boeing and space agency for botched Starliner flight
A bungled Boeing mission that left two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station for nine months has been criticised by NASA's new boss.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:46:28 +1000DCE arrives but Walker shines in Roosters-Eels hitout
A day after blowing out the candles on his 37th birthday, Cherry-Evans ran out as a Rooster for the first time in a game punctuated by a 45-minute lightning delay.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:40:02 +1000Melbourne teen dies in hospital a week after being hit by a car
Chris Rua Antony's family have thanked the community for their support after the 16-year-old was hit in Narre Warren South.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:39:45 +1000New Supra blows engine
The engine in Andre Heimgartner's brand new Toyota Supra blew in a cloud of smoke early in race two at Sydney Motorsport Park.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:13:09 +1000Watch: Gout Gout stuns with a record-equalling time in the 100 metres
The teenage sprint sensation clocked the equal-fastest legal time run by an Australian on home soil.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +1000‘Worse than lockouts’: Outcry over police plan to crack down on Sydney hotspot
Critics say a bid to introduce facial recognition cameras and booze restrictions at the popular late-night venue would have a “chilling effect” on crowds.
Canberra Times
Independent Australia
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +1000 Pauline Hanson anti-Islam backlash amid tidal wave of AI misinformation
As artificial intelligence fuels viral political fiction, Australia’s democratic debate risks being steered by outrage rather than truth. 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, 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...
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
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:40:02 +1100Melbourne teen dies in hospital a week after being hit by a car
Chris Rua Antony's family have thanked the community for their support after the 16-year-old was hit in Narre Warren South.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +1100‘Worse than lockouts’: Outcry over police plan to crack down on Sydney hotspot
Critics say a bid to introduce facial recognition cameras and booze restrictions at the popular late-night venue would have a “chilling effect” on crowds.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +1100Dan was killed at Bondi. His friends want him remembered for so much more
Friends and former teammates have taken to a soccer field for the inaugural Dan’s Legacy Cup to pay tribute to passionate footballer Dan Elkayam.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:51:38 +1100Boy recognised with bravery award for saving mum's life
A nine-year-old boy who saved his mother's life by calling Triple Zero after she became unresponsive has been reunited with the paramedics who came to the scene.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:34:43 +1100Queensland synagogue ramming incident not terrorism, police say
A man has been charged after allegedly ramming the gates of a Brisbane synagogue in a ute.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:55:23 +1100Supreme Court rules Trump's tariffs illegal
The Supreme Court strikes down President Trump's tariffs. Karin Caifa looks at what's next for the White House, consumers and the economy.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:58:29 +1100Court gives Trump a harsh lesson in the limits of his power
An irritated president, whose global tariffs were struck down, clearly felt betrayed by the Supreme Court justices he appointed. But the ruling shows the system still works as intended.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:35:12 +1100Disgraced Andrew’s secret deals with Epstein pose a grim test for the King
UK police face the tough task of sifting through a mountain of paperwork if they are to prove the former prince engaged in misconduct. This time Buckingham Palace can’t stand in the way.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:56:54 +1100Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested as it happened: Former prince returns to Sandringham estate after being in custody for 11 hours; police ask protection officers what they ‘saw or heard’
Follow for live updates as the fallout from the former prince’s arrest continues.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:34:52 +1100Trump orders 10 per cent global tariff after Supreme Court finds previous ones were illegal
US President Donald Trump has suffered the biggest blow to his authority to date, with the court slamming the door on his signature economic initiative.
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.