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Sun, 24 May 2026 01:39:17 +0000
David Pocock open to party of independents as One Nation support climbs
The independent senator says Australians are frustrated with a political system that "does not work for them". 

Sun, 24 May 2026 03:02:09 +0000
Man dies after shark attack in Far North Queensland
A 39-year-old man has died following a shark attack in Far North Queensland.

Sun, 24 May 2026 01:36:52 +0000
Recent fall in auction clearance rates could be good news for first home buyers
Negative sentiment around the property sector has started to make its way into the marketplace since the federal budget, but real estate experts say it may prove to be good news for first-home buyers. 

Sat, 23 May 2026 22:51:52 +0000
Suspect dead after gunshots send White House into lockdown
Reporters were told to sprint into the Press Briefing Room after gunshots were heard nearby, with US President Donald Trump inside the building at the time.

Sun, 24 May 2026 02:02:26 +0000
Giants create AFL history with onslaught, Dogs down Dees in classic
Greater Western Sydney has left reigning premier Brisbane reeling with a record-breaking goal surge, while the Bulldogs get home in a see-sawing contest against the Demons. 

Brisbane Times Headlines

Sun, 24 May 2026 18:51:18 +1000
NRL Highlights: Cowboys v Rabbitohs - Round 12
The North Queensland Cowboys take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Round 12 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville.

Sun, 24 May 2026 18:50:26 +1000
Diners stabbed trying to fight off robber
Two diners at a Chinese restaurant on the NSW Central Coast have tried to fight off an armed robber and been stabbed in the process.

Sun, 24 May 2026 18:45:53 +1000
Man dies after shark attack in Queensland
A man has died after being attacked by a shark near Mission Beach in Queensland.

Sun, 24 May 2026 18:41:51 +1000
Australian with connections to ISIS barred from returning home
An Australian woman with connections to ISIS has been barred from returning to Australia after being issued with a temporary exclusion notice.

Sun, 24 May 2026 18:41:22 +1000
Tributes to 28-year-old killed after birthday celebrations
Videos show a man celebrating his birthday with mates before being killed by a speeding driver in Sydney. 

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 +1000
Feeding the rich, poor fed to wolves. Well done Angus!
Perhaps it’s no surprise that Opposition Leader Angus Taylor would seek to jump on the orange bandwagon by cosying up to One Nation, and emulating Trump, given the PHONies’ recent surge in popularity and the Libs’ ever-plunging support....

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...

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, 24 May 2026 19:00:51 +1000
Teenager fighting for life after stabbing west of Brisbane
A teenager has suffered critical injuries after being stabbed during a reported neighbourhood dispute in Ipswich that also left a house in flames.

Sun, 24 May 2026 18:50:26 +1000
Diners stabbed trying to fight off robber
Two diners at a Chinese restaurant on the NSW Central Coast have tried to fight off an armed robber and been stabbed in the process.

Sun, 24 May 2026 18:45:53 +1000
Man dies after shark attack in Queensland
A man has died after being attacked by a shark near Mission Beach in Queensland.

Sun, 24 May 2026 18:41:51 +1000
Australian with connections to ISIS barred from returning home
An Australian woman with connections to ISIS has been barred from returning to Australia after being issued with a temporary exclusion notice.

Sun, 24 May 2026 18:41:22 +1000
Tributes to 28-year-old killed after birthday celebrations
Videos show a man celebrating his birthday with mates before being killed by a speeding driver in Sydney. 

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Sun, 24 May 2026 17:38:43 +1000
Iran breakthrough: Trump says deal to end war on cusp of being signed
The apparent breakthrough was announced following a call between the US president and the leaders of America’s Gulf allies on Saturday, US time.

Sun, 24 May 2026 17:22:53 +1000
‘I’m actually the son of God’: What we know about the latest White House shooter
Washington DC man Nasire Best, 21, was shot dead by the Secret Service on Saturday. He was known to authorities and had spent time in a psychiatric hospital last year.

Sun, 24 May 2026 16:21:06 +1000
A deadly mine blast in China killed 82. A crackdown could squeeze coal production
The accident has triggered a vast rescue operation with hundreds of emergency workers, promises of an “uncompromising” investigation and an intervention from President Xi Jinping.

Sun, 24 May 2026 15:11:40 +1000
In northern Ukraine, it was boy versus Russian drone. The boy won
Quick thinking by 12-year-old Anatolii Prokhorenko saved his family from becoming victims of a new weapon in the five-year war.

Sun, 24 May 2026 14:42:35 +1000
Man shot dead near White House grounds, reporters duck for cover
The incident occurred as President Donald Trump and other senior officials were inside the building dealing with the unfolding situation in Iran.

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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