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Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:39:01 +0000
With just one warhead, China sends a reminder of growing military capacity
This latest military test demonstrates China's growing willingness to use its military strength to send a warning to the Pacific: that Beijing now has the military and nuclear means to assert its dominance in the region.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:28:39 +0000
Qantas customers warned not to delete email about $105m settlement
More than 1 million Qantas customers are being notified they may be eligible for access to a multi-million-dollar settlement. 

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:20:04 +0000
Officer filmed punching man was using 'approved manoeuvre', police say
NSW Police say an officer filmed repeatedly punching a man in the back of the head on in Western Sydney on Monday night was using an "approved manoeuvre".

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:49:57 +0000
YouTube doubles down on 'false flag' video about Bondi Beach victim
YouTube's head of policy tells the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion a video calling the Bondi Beach terror attack a "false flag" does not breach its hate speech policies.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:58:28 +0000
'Completely unimaginable': Man critically injured in robot vacuum fire
The family of a Perth man critically injured when a robot vacuum caught fire at his home say their lives have been "turned upside down" by the "horrific" incident.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000
The time for talk is over. Will Demon make a drastic call?
Alex de Minaur cut a forlorn figure after his Wimbledon defeat on Monday. It feels like a fork-in-the-road moment for his career.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:56:59 +1000
How a wealthy businessman blew through $60 million within days at a Perth casino
A civil suit between Crown’s former VP of marketing and a wealthy Singaporean businessman reveals $60 million was gambled away at Crown Perth in a matter of days.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:56:29 +1000
Family left fuming after boy suffers allergic reaction at childcare
The mother of a young boy who suffered an allergic reaction while in childcare says the centre didn't administer allergy medication despite the emergency.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:56:19 +1000
Football great Tony Modra released from hospital
Football great Tony Modra has been released from hospital nearly three weeks after he was seriously injured in a truck crash near Victor Harbor in South Australia.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:55:44 +1000
Organiser of unregulated fight club vows to keep the brawls going
The organiser of the unregulated fight club involving teenagers has vowed to keep the brawls going despite a crackdown pledge from police and the South Australian government.

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...

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...

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +1000
Common mistakes to avoid when buying an electric bike
Buying an electric bike is a significant investment, and choosing the wrong model can affect comfort, safety and long-term value. read now...

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +1000
America at 250 faces a new struggle over who really holds power
As America marks 250 years since independence, debates over democracy, oligarchy and executive power are reshaping the nation's political identity. read now...

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +1000
FROM WARFARE TO WEALTH — The $368 billion question: What AUKUS is really costing us
Australia's promised AUKUS jobs boom comes at an extraordinary cost, with billions flowing overseas while more effective investments are left behind. 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

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:56:59 +1000
How a wealthy businessman blew through $60 million within days at a Perth casino
A civil suit between Crown’s former VP of marketing and a wealthy Singaporean businessman reveals $60 million was gambled away at Crown Perth in a matter of days.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:56:29 +1000
Family left fuming after boy suffers allergic reaction at childcare
The mother of a young boy who suffered an allergic reaction while in childcare says the centre didn't administer allergy medication despite the emergency.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:56:19 +1000
Football great Tony Modra released from hospital
Football great Tony Modra has been released from hospital nearly three weeks after he was seriously injured in a truck crash near Victor Harbor in South Australia.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:55:44 +1000
Organiser of unregulated fight club vows to keep the brawls going
The organiser of the unregulated fight club involving teenagers has vowed to keep the brawls going despite a crackdown pledge from police and the South Australian government.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:51:50 +1000
Alleged ‘Pam the Bird’ vandal charged over bridge stunt
Melbourne's alleged “Pam the Bird” graffiti vandal has been charged after a sky-high stand-off atop a Melbourne bridge pylon.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:19 +1000
The irony of Trump’s scheme to protect a US World Cup star from the rules
If the US president had things his way, Folarin Balogun would not even be an American citizen, and would not be able to play for the US soccer team at all.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:43:24 +1000
Toddler Vincent was declared dead after falling into a pool. He was later found alive – in the morgue
Eighteen-month-old Vincent Fiordilino was found breathing hours after being declared dead by a doctor in Phoenix, Arizona.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +1000
It was his life’s mission to defeat death. Multimillionaire biohacker diagnosed with incurable disease
Bryan Johnson, who used blood transfusions from his teenage son in a quest for eternal youth, has been diagnosed with an incurable autoimmune disease.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:58:09 +1000
King Charles III rides in a Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank
Amid the new focus on the family tensions, the King kept to his schedule by visiting a tank museum in Dorset and riding a Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank.

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:05:17 +1000
King takes charge of battle tank after embarrassing mix-up over Harry’s palace lodgings
Reports emerged that the prince had accepted an offer to stay at Buckingham Palace this week, only for officials to say he had agreed too late.

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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