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Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:59:47 +0000
'If you buy Kyle, you get Kyle': Sandilands dispute returns to court
Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson have separately launched legal proceedings following the termination of their $100 million contracts.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:12:02 +0000
Live: Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes as Trump announces ceasefire extension
Israel says it has launched strikes in southern Lebanon following earlier attacks in northern Israel from Hezbollah. It comes after Donald Trump announced the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon would be extended by three weeks. Follow live...

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:15:02 +0000
'Homophobia has no place': AFL boss rejects ruling on slurs in sport
Both the AFL and the AFL Players' Association hit back at suggestions from the appeals board that slurs are commonplace among players in the sport.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:00:53 +0000
'Just do it': Why the gas tax momentum is building for Australia's good
Gas giants are breathing a sigh of relief after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ruled out a 25 per cent tax on exports in next month's budget. But for how long will the federal government resist something that one leading expert says is in o...

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:36:01 +0000
Court shown Rebel Wilson text exchange about actor's bath incident
A Sydney court is shown a text message exchange between Hollywood star Rebel Wilson and a movie producer over a bathroom incident involving a young actor.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:58:23 +1000
AFL LIVE: Malthouse returns to Richmond as Tigers, Demons fire up for Anzac Eve clash at MCG
Follow along live as Richmond and Melbourne resume their rivalry on Anzac Eve.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:51:46 +1000
Roberts-Smith plans to attend Anzac Day commemorations while on bail
The former SAS soldier, on bail awaiting trial on war crime charges, said he will attend Anzac Day events to pay his respects and encouraged others to do so.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +1000
Tears and cheers as Christchurch embraces return of a rugby cathedral
In 2011, Christchurch was devastated by a massive earthquake. After fifteen years of rebuilding, a central part of the city’s identity has finally returned.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:29:33 +1000
Slick support play seal's Talakai's double
Siosifa Talakai scores his second of the night after multiple passes from the Sharks.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:11:26 +1000
‘More than 30 per cent below’: Melbourne real estate agency hit with major underquoting fine
The investigation into the agency was sparked by multiple public complaints and included claims agents bet on how high the properties would sell.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +1000
How the media legitimise Barnaby and Pauline's PHONies
Why do the establishment media continue to legitimise politicians like One Nation's Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce? Managing editor Michelle Pini analyses the media's obsession with the PHONies. read now...

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

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:51:46 +1000
Roberts-Smith plans to attend Anzac Day commemorations while on bail
The former SAS soldier, on bail awaiting trial on war crime charges, said he will attend Anzac Day events to pay his respects and encouraged others to do so.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:11:26 +1000
‘More than 30 per cent below’: Melbourne real estate agency hit with major underquoting fine
The investigation into the agency was sparked by multiple public complaints and included claims agents bet on how high the properties would sell.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:46:10 +1000
‘Unviable’: 450,000 Australians to miss out on subsidised weight loss drug
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly on Friday declined a recommendation to have the government subsidise its Mounjaro drug for Australians with Type 2 diabetes.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:27:06 +1000
Bus driver catches teacher molesting student on school excursion
Teacher Justin Marks’ inappropriate relationship with a female student was uncovered after he was confronted by the alert driver.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:19:08 +1000
Man charged after allegedly assaulting cabin crew on flight
A man has been charged after allegedly assaulting cabin crew on a flight from Canberra to Perth.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +1000
‘Don’t rush me’: Trump says he can wait on ‘everlasting’ peace with Iran
Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire for three weeks at a White House meeting brokered by Trump, who said he was prepared to wait for “the best deal” to end the conflict.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:45:20 +1000
Up in smoke: Tempers flare over Britain’s hardline tobacco ban
In a move that goes far beyond Australian measures, anyone 17 or under in the UK will be banned from buying cigarettes or vapes for life despite warnings the move will encourage the black market.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +1000
‘Kraken’: Scientists discover 19-metre-long apex predator octopus
The discovery, based on novel techniques to analyse fossilised beaks, details how colossal octopuses prowled the depths during the age of dinosaurs.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:18:42 +1000
Blaze breaks out at popular Bali resort
A major fire has broken out at a popular resort in Bali's Nusa Dua region.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:36:37 +1000
‘He died at the moment the war ended’: The young Australian who helped the Czech partisans
Lawrence Saywell survived Nazi prison camps and joined up with Czech freedom fighters only to cruelly lose his life the day Germany surrendered.

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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