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Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:43:48 +0000
Less than a week from midterms, Trump is very, very unpopular in the US

Donald Trump wants American voters to "pretend" he's on the ballot these midterm elections. Voters don't need to be reminded how much they dislike him.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:50:20 +0000
One Nation MP rejects $200,000 staffer as Hanson accuses PM of meddling

One Nation says it will not be bought or divided by the prime minister as a bitter dispute over his power to allocate parliamentary staff intensifies.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:24:19 +0000
Alleged Haines attacker was likely in state of psychosis, early prison report says

An initial prison assessment of the man who allegedly attacked federal MP Helen Haines finds no indication of ideological extremism.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:25:06 +0000
Conflicting accounts emerge after Spanish train collision

Contradictions have emerged between a private rail operator and the Spanish government over what caused Europe's deadliest train collision since 2013, according to local reports.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:35:22 +0000
Live: Australia looks to press home its advantage on day three in Cape Town

Australia has a first innings lead over South Africa, and will be looking to build on that on day three of the deciding Test in Cape Town. Follow live.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:50:18 +1000
Your fast guide to the US midterms and how they work

The midterm congressional elections will give Americans a chance to deliver a verdict on how US President Donald Trump’s second term has delivered on its promises.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:50:05 +1000
Australia vs South Africa LIVE: South African great’s brutal warning as Australia build their first-innings lead

Australia continues batting with aims to build a big lead as day three begins at Newlands, Cape Town in the third Test. Follow along for live updates.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:47:02 +1000
Woman shot dead at home in Adelaide

A woman has been shot dead by police at a home in Firle in Adelaide's eastern suburbs.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:41:18 +1000
First week of murder trial concludes

The first week of Robert Crawford's murder trial has concluded with an emotional Triple Zero call and police body camera vision played in court.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:30:00 +1000
These films blew up the box office. Now you can finally watch them at home

Did you miss the biggest cinema trend of the year? This is the perfect time to catch up.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000
Hydrants of hatred gush open after attack on Helen Haines

Australia’s craven newsrooms are trying to outdo each other with their vicious attacks against the Prime Minister. read now...

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000
Global elections put billionaire power and democracy to the test

As crucial elections unfold in Israel and the United States, voters face a choice between billionaire power, ethnic nationalism and democracy’s promise to tackle injustice. read now...

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000
Sudan's forgotten genocide and the silence of Australian media

A year after the El Fasher atrocities, Sudan’s suffering continues to expose the Australian media’s selective outrage and global indifference. read now...

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0000
AUKUS and the dangerous illusion of national security

The Hormuz crisis shows why Australia cannot fight this century’s war with last century’s weapons. read now...

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000
AI could make smart cities more liveable and responsive to community needs

AI represents an important next stage in the evolution of smart cities. 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

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:47:02 +1100
Woman shot dead at home in Adelaide

A woman has been shot dead by police at a home in Firle in Adelaide's eastern suburbs.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:41:18 +1100
First week of murder trial concludes

The first week of Robert Crawford's murder trial has concluded with an emotional Triple Zero call and police body camera vision played in court.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +1100
‘In tears’: Jubilation after council scraps plan to turn football club’s home ground into car park

A two-year fight has come to an end after the axing of plans to raze the playing fields used by the Liverpool Rangers.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:26:36 +1100
Police find sex offender who escaped custody

Police have located a sex offender who escaped custody during a supervised visit to a PCYC in Queensland, sparking a major search.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:22:08 +1100
Teenage victim of Queensland drive-by shooting dies in hospital

Vana-Reese Schuster-Togiatau, 19, who died in hospital after being shot outside a Logan pub, is believed to have been an innocent bystander.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:50:18 +1100
Your fast guide to the US midterms and how they work

The midterm congressional elections will give Americans a chance to deliver a verdict on how US President Donald Trump’s second term has delivered on its promises.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:46:05 +1100
Israel election race in deadlock

Israel's election race is in a deadlock, with neither major party securing enough seats to govern by themselves.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:26:34 +1100
More than 60 people killed in Spanish rail disaster

At least 68 people are now confirmed dead after a collision between two high-speed trains in Spain.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:43:47 +1100
‘Decoy Dan’ dirty trick has sent Trump on the warpath in Alaska

The New York Times has revealed a Democratic plot to confuse voters in Alaska by recruiting a “Dan Sullivan” to run against the Republicans’ Dan Sullivan in the state Senate race.

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +1100
King Charles dances in the Bahamas as calls for slavery reparations grow louder

The King joined a cheerful street parade but calls for reparations for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade overshadow the start of his Caribbean tour.

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