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Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:03:01 +0000
Opposition senators say 'PM must act today' on Labor MP charged with assault
Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling has been charged with assaulting NT Administrator David Connolly at a Thai festival earlier this month. 

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:58:16 +0000
Pilbara traditional owners set to appeal Fortescue's $150m native title penalty
Yindjibarndi native title holders have voted to continue their decades-long legal battle with mining billionaire Andrew Forrest.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:44:49 +0000
Tasmanian producer pulls products after Four Corners report
The labels on some of Tasmanian producer Stuart Young's handcrafted goods say some ingredients may come from "further afield". But that was a reference to the Australian mainland, not China.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:14:48 +0000
Live: Jess Hull competes in mile heats, track cycling program begins
The cycling gets underway in the velodrome and Jess Hull starts her campaign in the mile heats alongside Abbey Caldwell and Claudia Hollingsworth. Follow live.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:54:55 +0000
Online watchdog takes Telegram to court over terrorism videos
The Office of the eSafety Commissioner will allege Telegram neglected its legal obligations when it allowed videos, including of the Christchurch mosque massacre, to remain on the platform.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:00:31 +1000
Melbourne High students face portables, remote learning over ‘extreme’ safety concerns
Melbourne High School will host a crisis meeting between school delegates and department officials on Friday, after teachers threatened to walk off the job over safety concerns arising from the dilapidated buildings.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000
Are you in an ‘effort-gap relationship’? How to fix love’s biggest problem
Singles are obsessed with the concept of finding someone who is “chalant”, while couples wrestle to avoid ending up in an “effort-gap relationship”.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000
Want to nail that first kiss? Follow the 70:30 ratio
A kiss can be fun, passionate, awkward – memorable for so many reasons.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000
A hero to Harry Styles and Frank Ocean, the Durutti Column’s Vini Reilly is back from the brink
Too strange to enter the British pop canon in their time, a new generation has discovered the singular sound of the Durutti Column.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000
Fashion police on the bench: Magistrate pulled up for open-neck shirt lecture
Magistrate Justin Foster was investigated by the Judicial Commission of Victoria after a lawyer complained he made disparaging remarks about the lawyer’s professionalism and his courtroom attire.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +1000
Allan’s resigned: How will the media shut down Labor now?
Ben Carroll has replaced Jacinta Allan as Victoria's Premier, but let's not kid ourselves that the possibility of corruption was the reason Allan was forced to resign. 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...

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +1000
The healthcare ethics crisis inside Nauru
New research reveals how Australia's offshore detention system placed health professionals in ethical conflict, discouraging patient advocacy and punishing those who spoke up. read now...

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +1000
World Cup 2026: When the spectator became the product
The 2026 World Cup exposed how modern sport increasingly treats fans not as spectators, but as products whose attention is constantly being sold. read now...

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +1000
How can you save water and avoid drainage faults?
Wondering how Australian homes can save water and avoid drainage faults? Learn leak checks, WELS fittings and storm-ready drains for a Gold Coast home. 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

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:00:31 +1000
Melbourne High students face portables, remote learning over ‘extreme’ safety concerns
Melbourne High School will host a crisis meeting between school delegates and department officials on Friday, after teachers threatened to walk off the job over safety concerns arising from the dilapidated buildings.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000
Want to nail that first kiss? Follow the 70:30 ratio
A kiss can be fun, passionate, awkward – memorable for so many reasons.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:54:21 +1000
Council defends tree maintenance after freak accident
Brisbane City Council has defended its tree maintenance after a branch snapped and fell at a popular park, hospitalising two people.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:53:50 +1000
Manhunt under way after alleged stabbing
A manhunt is under way for multiple people wanted over a potentially fatal stabbing in Brisbane.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:49:19 +1000
Car launches into side of bus in freak collision
A car has launched through the air and into the side of a council bus in Brisbane.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:15:08 +1000
European wildfires worsen as flames reach Greece
Europe's wildfire emergency is worsening, with flames now sweeping across parts of Greece.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:51:15 +1000
American anger: The real takeaway from Fauci’s show trial is enduring rage
The COVID-19 pandemic did not give us government at its best. We ought to learn the lessons. But there has to be a point at which you let it go.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +1000
As south-west France burns, it’s not just the flames that have residents worried
The human toll is already severe, and economic damage will be measured in the billions. But the reality of this fire is more complex than the headlines suggest.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:35:52 +1000
Five takeaways from the torrid COVID showdown where Fauci refused to say anything
The man who led the US pandemic response endured a hostile hearing with senators over his handling of the crisis and the origin of the deadly virus. Here’s what went down.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:20:49 +1000
A teenager was hired by a 16-year-old hitman to kill in Britain. His target remains a mystery
A Norwegian teenager was recruited by a 16-year-old hitman acting for an Iran-based gang linked to antisemitic attacks – a method police refer to as “violence as a service”.

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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