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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:27:50 +0000Pauline Hanson pledges to end multiculturalism as police investigate GetUp stunt
A banner interrupted the senator’s first address at the National Press Club in 30 years, in which she laid out a vision for an Australian "monoculture".
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:21:22 +0000Hanson wasn't there for Press Club. She was there for Fight Club
The spectacle of the One Nation leader having a blue with journalists — or indeed anyone even vaguely associated with Canberra incumbency — is catnip for the Hanson algorithm. And the lady is not stupid.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:30:59 +0000RBA warns financial industry to prepare for 'more shock-prone future'
A new era of strategic uncertainty has serious implications for Australia's financial industry, the Reserve Bank warns.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:11:29 +0000Millions displaced, hundreds of thousands killed: Why Sudan is 'hell' on Earth
Sudanese Australians are kept up at night thinking of family and friends trapped as a result of one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:55:42 +0000El Niño has arrived and it could be the most volatile yet
El Niño is declared and scientists say the climate change is making its impacts harder to predict.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:56:29 +1000Cats lose Bailey Smith to illness, Dockers recall Serong: AFL teams and expert tips for round 15
Geelong will go into the blockbuster Thursday-night clash against ladder-leaders Fremantle without one of their chief playmakers.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:55:00 +1000Catalano remortgages Raes on Wategos resort in Byron Bay
The son of Antony Catalano has taken out two fresh mortgages over his father’s landmark property as the businessman faces charges over the alleged assault of his wife.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:52:29 +1000Flashbacks, insomnia, anxiety: Doctors report trauma from fatal free birth
While Stacey Warnecke’s birth plan had instructions for potential complications, medical staff who tried to save the influencer’s life say they have been left questioning the purpose of their chosen profession.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:40:40 +1000Pauline Hanson spoke for an hour and a half. Here’s the verdict of the press gallery experts
The One Nation leader’s speech was temporarily disrupted by a banner slamming her opposition to wage rises. Here’s everything else you need to know.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:35:59 +1000Former Roos skipper warned by AFL; Mitchell says ‘lesson learnt’ for star duo
Jy Simpkin’s social media post caught the eye of the AFL, and Sam Mitchell is priming his Hawks for a “massive game” against the Suns.
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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +1000 #2 TOP IA ARTICLE OF 2025: Elon Musk waves away dodgy salute
Mark David is IA's star cartoonist and this January compilation was especially popular. read now...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +1000 The Socceroos, One Nation and the politics of belonging
As Australia celebrates the multicultural Socceroos on the world stage, the rise of One Nation raises uncomfortable questions about who is accepted as Australian and under what conditions. read now...
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +1000 Search intent in 2026: Here’s how buyer journeys are changing
Search intent has always been the quiet engine behind high-performing SEO, but in 2026, it has become the loudest signal in the room. read now...
Otago Daily Times
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:48:07 +0000Vanuatu 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 +0000Mt 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 +0000Emergency 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 +0000Southern 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 +00001 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
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:00:00 +1000‘People just love hearing about themselves’: The Gen Z yearning for magic fuelling an $8b astrology market
Astrology is charting new growth, particularly among Gen Zers seeking a sense of self and certainty – and, perhaps, magic – in a bleak, online world.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:55:00 +1000Catalano remortgages Raes on Wategos resort in Byron Bay
The son of Antony Catalano has taken out two fresh mortgages over his father’s landmark property as the businessman faces charges over the alleged assault of his wife.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:52:29 +1000Flashbacks, insomnia, anxiety: Doctors report trauma from fatal free birth
While Stacey Warnecke’s birth plan had instructions for potential complications, medical staff who tried to save the influencer’s life say they have been left questioning the purpose of their chosen profession.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:49:23 +1000Hanson’s stance on immigration goes against the flow
Australia’s future will not be secured through fear of difference, but through the openness, tolerance and multicultural success that have served us so well.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:26:29 +1000Kyle Sandilands ‘happy’ with multimillion-dollar ARN settlement
Kyle Sandilands has commented on his multimillion-dollar ARN Media settlement, saying he could have “dragged it on” but is happy to get “back to work”.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:30:00 +1000We did nothing wrong, say British yacht couple fired at by Russian warship
A seafaring husband and wife said they had planned to steer well clear of the Russian frigate, which they said gave no warning before firing warning shots at them in the English Channel.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:45:46 +1000Trump critical of Israel at G7 summit
Donald Trump has spoken out against Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +1000JD Vance didn’t want the Iran war. Now he has to own the ‘peace deal’
Donald Trump invited his vice president to take the lead in negotiations with Iran. That may turn out to be a gift – or a poison pill with a slow onset.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:48:00 +1000Prince George to go to prestigious Eton College
The heir to the throne is set to follow in the footsteps of his father to the ancient elite school from September.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:19:38 +1000FBI says it thwarted plot to use explosive drones, snipers to attack White House UFC event
The alleged plot involved drone strikes on the north side of the White House to push those at US President Donald Trump’s event toward an exit where snipers planned to open fire as people fled.
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.