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Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:21:11 +0000
Seized scam centre in Myanmar offers rare glimpse into industry targeting Australians
The scam industry in Myanmar is morphing and heading into the jungle rather than disappearing since a crackdown began.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:01:48 +0000
Sixteen-year-old in custody suspected of killing mother, injuring little sister
Police say a teenage boy is suspected to have stabbed his mother to death and seriously injured his 12-year-old sister in an alleged family violence homicide in Perth's south-east.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:25:46 +0000
Who paid for Pauline Hanson's trip to Europe? Not taxpayers, she says
In her first appearance since returning to Australia, Pauline Hanson fields questions about her trip to Europe with billionaire Gina Rinehart. 

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:30:05 +0000
Job system broken for workers, booming for private equity, report says
A new report argues Australia's employment services system is failing jobseekers, while filling the pockets of private equity firms and millionaires.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:24:11 +0000
Kumanjayi Little Baby child protection review finds departmental failings
Nearly three months since the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby, an interim report into her family circumstances prior to the tragedy has been handed down.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:57:30 +1000
‘It won’t happen’: Tom Trbojevic to centre? Not on Kieran Foran’s watch
Manly coach has insisted there are zero plans to move the Sea Eagles’ star fullback to the centres to save his hamstrings – and explained why.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:56:22 +1000
Boardrider's lucky escape after suspected shark bite
A Bundaberg hydrofoil rider has narrowly avoided serious injury after a suspected shark attack left the carbon board covered in bite marks.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:49:22 +1000
Outback priest allegedly smuggled alcohol on church-owned plane, abused Aboriginal boys
Christopher Alan Saunders was one of Australia’s most senior Catholic clerics when he was charged with sex abuse offences dating back to 2008.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:44:45 +1000
Family concerned teen would reoffend before Bentley mother allegedly stabbed to death
A source close to the family said a 16-year-old boy arrested over the stabbing had recently left Banksia Hill Detention Centre and allegedly had a history of violent offending.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:42:38 +1000
Questions raised about new KPMG CEO’s role in ‘strategic denial’ of whistleblower claims
Incoming boss John Sams faces question about his role in KPMG’s handling of whistleblower claims that it initially denied and later admitted largely had merit.

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...

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +1000
FROM WARFARE TO WEALTH — A tale of three conferences
Three Adelaide conferences expose the competing visions for Australia's future, from militarisation and AUKUS to peace and sovereignty. read now...

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +1000
Lindsey Graham's death leaves the U.S. Senate at a crossroads
With Lindsey Graham gone, the U.S. Senate must decide whether to serve the Constitution or the President. read now...

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +1000
Telegram, censorship and the quiet reshaping of connectivity in 2026
An Australian expat living in Tehran woke up one morning last year to find that Telegram had gone quiet on her phone. 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

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:01:05 +1000
Learner driver s first lesson ends over embankment
A learner driver’s first time behind the wheel ended with a car plunging down a four-metre embankment and crashing in Adelaide’s north-east.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:56:22 +1000
Boardrider's lucky escape after suspected shark bite
A Bundaberg hydrofoil rider has narrowly avoided serious injury after a suspected shark attack left the carbon board covered in bite marks.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:49:22 +1000
Outback priest allegedly smuggled alcohol on church-owned plane, abused Aboriginal boys
Christopher Alan Saunders was one of Australia’s most senior Catholic clerics when he was charged with sex abuse offences dating back to 2008.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:44:45 +1000
Family concerned teen would reoffend before Bentley mother allegedly stabbed to death
A source close to the family said a 16-year-old boy arrested over the stabbing had recently left Banksia Hill Detention Centre and allegedly had a history of violent offending.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:36:16 +1000
Killer handed woman's family an 'eternal life sentence'
The family of a woman who was stabbed to death by her neighbour have shared their grief in court.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:43:27 +1000
Andy Burnham becomes UK PM
Andy Burnham has become the new prime minister of the UK after Keir Starmer stepped down.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:56:35 +1000
Burnham is a devastatingly good politician. But he needs to heed this Aussie’s advice
The UK has seen a lot of failure over the past decade. Its problems will take more to fix than changing the face at the top.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:35:34 +1000
Inside the US strike on a shadow fleet tanker
The conflict between Iran and the US has turned the waters around the Strait of Hormuz into some of the world’s deadliest, with thousands of sailors caught up in a war they never meant to join.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:41:25 +1000
US launches new strikes after Iran-backed Houthis declare blockade of another key oil route
US President Donald Trump vowed that Iran would “pay” for killing three US soldiers despite signs Tehran and Washington want to resume diplomacy, even as a potential new front in the war opened.

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:25:10 +1000
The big surprise on Andy Burnham’s first day as UK PM? Trump wants to help him
The US president revealed the two leaders had a “good” phone call about the “outstanding” US-UK relationship – a stark contrast to Trump’s harsh criticism of Burnham’s predecessor, Keir Starmer.

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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