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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:15:25 +0000
'Hear the boys crying': Men abused by Christian Brothers reveal fresh horrors
As victims of child sexual abuse at the hands of Christian Brothers await compensation, they accuse those involved of stalling on payouts and abusing them all over again.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:33:09 +0000
Leadership contest could leave Victorian Labor in 'nightmare scenario'
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's leadership is on a knife's edge, with Labor MPs moving to replace her in spill tomorrow. Here's how the challenge could play out.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:20:38 +0000
Hanson 'disappointed' after losing racial discrimination appeal
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson loses an appeal against a court ruling which found she racially discriminated against Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:18:51 +0000
Food fraud investigation reveals the disturbing truth behind the labels
A Four Corners investigation has uncovered products whose labels did not match independent scientific testing, raising serious questions about the integrity of Australia's food supply.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:46:45 +0000
Breaking: Bodies of woman and toddler recovered from ocean in SA's South East
The bodies of a woman and her toddler have been recovered from the ocean in South Australia's South East, where emergency services are continuing to search for another child, police say.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000
My suburb has a strict eight-year rule but is slowly becoming more than Range Rovers and retirees
I found this perfect coastal sweet spot in the middle of the pandemic thanks to a clever spreadsheet.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000
I lied about my kids’ screen time. But I don’t feel guilty about it
Only one in four kids meet the screen guidelines. Let’s be honest, it’s probably less than that.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:58:06 +1000
Millions of phones ping with alarm during national test
Millions of Aussies experienced the same loud alarm on their phones and watches as the crucial AusAlert system was tested nationwide.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:57:10 +1000
‘Devoted’ mother-of-two allegedly killed by partner in Melbourne
The family of a “devoted” young mother allegedly killed by her partner in Melbourne’s south-east have been left heartbroken over her death.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:54:08 +1000
Mother demands answers after baby's death
A Queensland mother has told of the heartbreaking loss of her baby boy after being forced to wait several hours for a caesarean section at Ipswich Hospital.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

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...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +1000
The strait of human life: When oil matters more than children
When war is measured in barrels instead of bodies, our moral priorities have gone badly astray. read now...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +1000
Katter holds firm against the One Nation tide
Bob Katter's personal appeal may keep Kennedy out of One Nation's hands, but the future of the Katter dynasty is far less certain. read now...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +1000
Why inequality survives democratic politics
Australians demanding radical political change may defend the economic arrangements causing their insecurity and reject the redistribution needed to build universal public services. read now...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +1000
Investors applaud resilient economy while newsrooms refuse to report it
Encouraging information on jobs and wealth has been greeted with a range of interpretations. 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

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000
My suburb has a strict eight-year rule but is slowly becoming more than Range Rovers and retirees
I found this perfect coastal sweet spot in the middle of the pandemic thanks to a clever spreadsheet.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:58:06 +1000
Millions of phones ping with alarm during national test
Millions of Aussies experienced the same loud alarm on their phones and watches as the crucial AusAlert system was tested nationwide.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:57:10 +1000
‘Devoted’ mother-of-two allegedly killed by partner in Melbourne
The family of a “devoted” young mother allegedly killed by her partner in Melbourne’s south-east have been left heartbroken over her death.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:54:08 +1000
Mother demands answers after baby's death
A Queensland mother has told of the heartbreaking loss of her baby boy after being forced to wait several hours for a caesarean section at Ipswich Hospital.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:53:24 +1000
Pauline Hanson loses appeal over tweet
Pauline Hanson is considering elevating a court ruling that found she made a racist remark against a colleague online to the High Court after her appeal was dismissed.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:19:05 +1000
Fire ‘at the gates’ of Bordeaux as Europe battles blazes
Flames are advancing towards the city famous for its vineyards, as France and Spain battle wildfires that have forced the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:39:20 +1000
Indonesia has blacklisted two foreign digital nomads in Bali. (Most) people are loving it
Indonesian woman Annisa Rahmadani’s application to join a fun run was put under review. Her Western husband was accepted immediately.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:16:12 +1000
Police arrest one, search for another after Seattle festival shooting that killed three
The gunfire erupted in the waning hours of the Bite of Seattle, an annual festival that draws hundreds of food and retail vendors and performers.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:33:17 +1000
The woman who stands to inherit as much as $143 million of Jeffrey Epstein’s fortune
He once called her his “favourite” and often told her he loved her. But Karyna Shuliak, the last person whom Epstein spoke to from prison before his death, remains an enigma.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:09:12 +1000
Donald Trump jokes about 2028 re-election bid
US President Donald Trump jokes about 2028 re-election bid at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.

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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