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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 02:42:28 +0000'No immediate danger': Children arrested by counterterrorism police in raids across Sydney
Police say seven young people arrested as part of counterterrorism investigation into Wakeley stabbing attack share a "religiously motivated violent extremist ideology".
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:35:37 +0000Bishop Emmanuel wants footage of his stabbing in church to stay online, court hears
The eSafety commissioner and social media platform X are back in Federal Court to debate the status of posts featuring footage of the Wakeley church attack.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 01:42:37 +0000'Can't write off the possibility' of a rate hike, economist warns, as inflation comes in higher than expected
Inflation has come in higher than expected during the March quarter, with prices rising by 1 per cent and annual inflation slowing to 3.6 per cent — reducing the possibility of the Reserve Bank cutting interest rates later this year.
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Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:52:54 +0000Former Kangaroo and NSW Origin player Terry Hill dies
Terry Hill, one of the best centres in Australian rugby league in the 1990s, has died aged 52.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:57:58 +0000Heavily pregnant nurse killed by lover with claw hammer after she refused to abort his baby, court told
A Perth man is on trial for murder after he allegedly used a claw hammer to kill his lover, a nurse who was eight months pregnant with his baby.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:00:44 +1000Steven Miles defends private plane flights
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has defended the cost to the taxpayer of private jet flights.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +1000Curious about how well your body is ageing? Try the sit-to-stand test
For older people, this simple exercise is the best way to measure how much physical power you have.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +1000‘I bought an abandoned house’: How home renos became the new domain for influencers
While most people in their 20s are struggling to pay rent, a cohort of A-list influencers are ditching make-up and skincare collabs in favour of a new, more lucrative domain.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +1000Why Goyder survived even though his climate plan was panned
For large investors such as pension and superannuation funds, a vote against what climate activists and experts and some shareholders believe is a vague and feeble plan to reduce emissions in line with the Paris Agreement is a no-brainer.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:58:42 +1000As it happened: WA news on Wednesday, April 24
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Canberra Times
Independent Australia
Thu, 28 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +1000 #7 TOP IA STORY OF 2023: Qantas dances the Irish jig on the 'Spirit of Australia'
This razor sharp November story on Qantas by venerated IA columnist Dr Lee Duffield was deservedly one of our most popular of 2023, coming in at seven. read now...
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +1000 AI holds promising future for quantum genetics
Artificial intelligence is helping medical technology leap forward, revolutionising healthcare through quantum genetics. read now...
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +1000 War of censorship escalates as Elon Musk fires shots at Australia
Australia's online safety regulator has been criticised by X CEO Elon Musk, provoking the ire of the Australian Government and Opposition. read now...
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +1000 Woodside faces firestorm as investors vote against climate plans
Woodside Energy is facing protest votes by investors unhappy with the fossil fuel giant's emissions strategy. read now...
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +1000 Mike Pezzullo sacked years too late: FLASHBACK 2023
On Monday night's episode of 7.30, former Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo admitted that he “made mistakes” and “let people down”. read now...
Otago Daily Times
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 04:21:23 +0000Person hospitalised with serious injuries following assault in Manurewa
One person has been transported to Middlemore Hospital.
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:36:36 +0000Armed Offenders Squad callout at Christchurch motel
Armed police are currently attending an incident in Christchurch.
Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:29:14 +0000Waikato fatal police shooting: Sirens and gunshots shock ‘tight-knit’ community
Police said an armed man entered a stranger’s home.
Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:26:47 +0000Police launch investigation after man shot in Kaikohe, town’s second shooting in less than 24 hours
A man was bleeding heavily from what was believed to be a single gunshot wound to the leg.
Thu, 25 Jan 2024 02:39:40 +0000Young girl found dead after being swept down Fiordland river
Police and search and rescue teams responded to the incident, along with a helicopter.
Sydney Morning Herald National News
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:00:44 +1000Steven Miles defends private plane flights
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has defended the cost to the taxpayer of private jet flights.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:58:42 +1000As it happened: WA news on Wednesday, April 24
Follow our live coverage here.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:55:38 +1000Homes locked down during Gold Coast siege
A frightening siege unfolded on the Gold Coast, forcing the lockdown of several nearby homes.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:55:31 +1000Gold Coast sewage spill to be investigated
Queensland's Environment Department is set to investigate a major sewage spill on the Gold Coast.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:54:42 +1000‘Unacceptable risk to the people’: Teens arrested in counter-terror raids
Seven teenagers alleged to adhere to a “religiously motivated violent extremist ideology” have been arrested as part of the investigation into the alleged stabbing attack at a Wakeley church by a 16-year-old boy.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:50:32 +1000Criminal trial hears from tabloid publisher who pledged to be trumps “eyes and ears”
Donald Trump's criminal trial has heard from a veteran tabloid publisher who pledged to be Trump's "eyes and ears" during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:21:01 +1000Two Australians had ringside seats to Trump’s 2016 ‘catch and kill’ plot
One of them is still grappling with feelings of guilt over what is now alleged to have been a successful attempt at election interference.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:12:34 +1000Catherine releases new photo of Prince Louis, now 6
The picture was taken by Catherine in Windsor where the Wales family lives. It’s the first one since her Mother’s Day photo was deemed “manipulated” by wire services.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:45:00 +1000Joe Biden just had a significant win, but he’s still in the wars
Ongoing wars in Ukraine – and especially in Gaza – remain politically problematic, and potentially fatal, for US President Joe Biden.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:36:01 +1000Judge tells Trump lawyer he is ‘losing all credibility’ in hush-money trial
“You’ve presented nothing,” the judge told Trump’s lawyer, who sought to argue the ex-president was responding to online criticism.
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.