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Sun, 17 May 2026 03:39:17 +0000
'Devoted father and gentleman': Tributes flow for shark attack victim
The wife of a 38-year-old Perth man who died in a shark attack off the coast of Rottnest Island in Western Australia on Saturday describes him as a devoted father and avid spearfisherman.

Sun, 17 May 2026 01:09:30 +0000
Treasurer stands by CGT changes affecting shares and crypto
Jim Chalmers says it is better for young people to invest based on economic rather than tax outcomes, and argued they can still access negative gearing by buying up new homes.

Sun, 17 May 2026 01:28:53 +0000
Labor claims victory in Queensland's Stafford by-election
Labor candidate Luke Richmond claims victory over the LNP's Fiona Hammond in a tight race in the north Brisbane electorate of Stafford.

Sun, 17 May 2026 02:19:14 +0000
Qantas plane diverted after passenger allegedly bites flight attendant
Fellow passengers are believed to have assisted after a flight attendant was allegedly bitten on plane travelling between Melbourne and the US, with the plane diverted to Tahiti.

Sun, 17 May 2026 06:45:47 +0000
Protesters march at Nakba Day rallies around Australia
Crowds gather at rallies around the country to commemorate the anniversary of the Nakba, a day that recognises the mass displacement of Palestinians in 1948.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:59:39 +1000
Thousands join rival rallies in London
Tens of thousands of people have marched through the streets of London at rival rallies.

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:54:14 +1000
NRL Highlights: Warriors v Broncos - Round 11
The New Zealand Warriors take on the Brisbane Broncos in Magic Round of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:52:56 +1000
Businesses fear capital gains tax change
Aussie start-ups and small business owners are warning the changes to capital gains tax could crush them.

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:52:23 +1000
Tributes flow for father killed by shark in WA
A Perth father killed by a shark off popular holiday spot Rottnest Island has been described as a devoted father and true gentleman.

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:51:25 +1000
Man dies after falling from Sydney unit block
A man in his forties has died after plunging more than a dozen metres from the balcony of a unit block in Sydney.

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...

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 03:30:00 +1000
​​​​​​​Finding a reliable electrician in Wollongong you can trust
Let's be honest, finding a good electrician shouldn't feel like a gamble. read now...

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:00 +1000
Chalmers' fair go budget a fair bet to charm
It is the most ambitious Federal Budget the nation has seen for a couple of decades and the strain of committing to action showed on the faces of Labor’s front bench last night. 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

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:59:39 +1000
Thousands join rival rallies in London
Tens of thousands of people have marched through the streets of London at rival rallies.

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:52:56 +1000
Businesses fear capital gains tax change
Aussie start-ups and small business owners are warning the changes to capital gains tax could crush them.

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:52:23 +1000
Tributes flow for father killed by shark in WA
A Perth father killed by a shark off popular holiday spot Rottnest Island has been described as a devoted father and true gentleman.

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:51:25 +1000
Man dies after falling from Sydney unit block
A man in his forties has died after plunging more than a dozen metres from the balcony of a unit block in Sydney.

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:45:33 +1000
Driver back on streets after allegedly hitting 108km/h in pursuit
A driver is accused of leading police on a chase in Sydney allegedly hitting speeds of 108km/h in suburban streets.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:50:00 +1000
Kash Patel’s ‘horrifying’ VIP snorkel next to sacred US military site
The FBI director continues to come under scrutiny for mixing government business with dates, holidays and leisure time.

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:20:37 +1000
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak. This rare variant has no approved treatments
There are more than 300 suspected cases and 87 deaths in the Congo and Uganda so far.

Sun, 17 May 2026 13:09:47 +1000
London police were out in force to deal with rival rallies and a soccer final
In what it described as a “significant public order policing operation,” police deployed at least 4,000 officers, armoured vehicles, horses, dogs, drones and helicopters.

Sun, 17 May 2026 11:49:52 +1000
Eight injured, four critically, as car rams into pedestrians in Italy
The 31-year-old driver allegedly brandished a knife before being arrested by police at the scene.

Sun, 17 May 2026 11:22:13 +1000
Israel kills Hamas armed wing leader ‘the Ghost’ in Gaza strike
Izz al-Din al-Haddad, whose wife and 19-year-old daughter were also killed, had survived multiple assassination attempts by Israel, according to Hamas sources.

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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