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Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:50:54 +0000
History beckons for Socceroos and Egypt, but only one will taste glory
In a World Cup in which so much history has already been made, Australia and Egypt are on the cusp of creating their own when they meet in the round of 32 in Dallas tomorrow.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:16:19 +0000
'Panicked' Putin has big decision to make, and 'could go nuclear'
The Russian president's decision to annex Crimea showed the world his authoritarian muscle. These days, it is a "personal humiliation".

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:48:47 +0000
Widow warns of shock ambulance bill after husband's unexpected death
Private health insurers can legally avoid ambulance bills because corpses are not considered patients, a loophole that left a grieving widow shocked.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:20:12 +0000
West Coast star Adam Hunter's 'grieving best mate' slams AFL leadership
In a five-page letter to the executives and commissioners of the AFL, a grieving best mate has slammed the organisation for "failing" former West Coasts player Adam Hunter, who suffered from CTE.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:24:22 +0000
Veteran NSW Liberal quits frontbench amid ICAC inquiry
Veteran NSW Liberal Damien Tudehope has quit the frontbench after being called as a witness in a looming corruption watchdog probe.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:57:02 +1000
Push for radical change to LNP leadership contests withdrawn at 11th hour
Brisbane’s lord mayor also urged his party to broaden its appeal, amid the rising popularity of One Nation and a struggle over the future of conservative politics.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:46:57 +1000
Detectives link string of criminal attacks across Adelaide
Organised crime detectives have linked together a string of criminal attacks across Adelaide, suspecting underworld figures could be behind the dangerous acts.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:45:48 +1000
Statue of Nicky Winmar to be removed after he smashed woman’s head into a door
A magistrate found the AFL Hall of Fame inductee had grabbed a woman by the arm, dragged her by the hair and hit her head against a door during an attack in May last year.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:40:49 +1000
Alleged people smuggler granted bail
A Taiwanese national accused of executing a people smuggling operation in Far North Queensland has been granted bail.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:37:50 +1000
Brothers allegedly carjack delivery driver and break into family homes
Two brothers have allegedly led police on a manhunt across Brisbane, accused of carjacking a delivery driver and breaking into multiple family homes.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +1000
PHON versus Pini: IA editor pulls pin on Pelican Pauline
Poster person for prejudice, Pauline Hanson’s "monoculture" comments have inspired Greek-Australian managing editor Michelle Pini to recall a time when Australia was still grappling with rapid multicultural change. 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...

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +1000
Australia's wealth belongs to its people, not foreign corporations
Despite its vast natural wealth, too many Australians are missing out on its benefits. read now...

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +1000
From broadcast to binge — the changing culture of television
Streaming has made television more accessible than ever before, but in the age of binge-watching, the art of the water cooler discussion is becoming an endangered species. 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

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:57:02 +1000
Push for radical change to LNP leadership contests withdrawn at 11th hour
Brisbane’s lord mayor also urged his party to broaden its appeal, amid the rising popularity of One Nation and a struggle over the future of conservative politics.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:46:57 +1000
Detectives link string of criminal attacks across Adelaide
Organised crime detectives have linked together a string of criminal attacks across Adelaide, suspecting underworld figures could be behind the dangerous acts.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:45:48 +1000
Statue of Nicky Winmar to be removed after he smashed woman’s head into a door
A magistrate found the AFL Hall of Fame inductee had grabbed a woman by the arm, dragged her by the hair and hit her head against a door during an attack in May last year.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:40:49 +1000
Alleged people smuggler granted bail
A Taiwanese national accused of executing a people smuggling operation in Far North Queensland has been granted bail.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:37:50 +1000
Brothers allegedly carjack delivery driver and break into family homes
Two brothers have allegedly led police on a manhunt across Brisbane, accused of carjacking a delivery driver and breaking into multiple family homes.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:32:48 +1000
A US Independence Day shrouded in vainglory
US president has remade Independence Day in his own image

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:41:25 +1000
In Pattaya, sex and life come cheap. But the cost can be deadly
It is another realm. In the world’s sex capital – the scene of a shocking crime – a rampant industry funded by anonymous male tourists comes into sharp focus.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:18:19 +1000
Body of American pilot killed in Indonesian separatist conflict recovered
Rebels claim the pilot’s aircraft violated the West Papua Liberation Army’s ban on civilian flights in areas the separatist group considers its operational zones.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:30:00 +1000
Trump’s America is in a state of cold civil war. But on the nation’s 250th birthday, that’s entirely fitting
Throughout its epic history, the United States have been anything but. The republic’s semiquincentennial will be marked not by unity, but by entrenched division.

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:12:38 +1000
Stage falls apart, officials give speeches to no one at Trump’s state fair
Meanwhile, Democrats released a report accusing Trump of taking over America’s 250th anniversary celebrations for his own gain and creating a “blueprint for corruption”.

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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