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Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:39:35 +0000Live: Iran's military vows 'crushing' attacks against US and Israel after Trump threats
Iran's armed forces spokesperson says the war will continue until the "enemies surrender", hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran "extremely hard". Follow live.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:32:33 +0000Trump's speech was significant for what he did not say
The US president's national address was largely a cobble-together of past talking points and Truth Social posts. Perhaps the most notable takeaways relate to what went unmentioned.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:20:16 +0000Travellers 'take the plunge' with cheap flights via Middle East despite warnings
Australians are choosing cheaper airfares over safer flights to get to Europe by transiting through the Middle East, despite federal government warnings.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:01:58 +0000Sandra's brain is failing her and she lives in 'extreme pain' from her vaccination injury
For years these vaccine-injured Australians have been trying to get compensation from a 'torturous' government compensation scheme.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:45:46 +0000Albanese's Scott Morrison moment came this week
This week in Canberra, the prime minister had a message for Australians, his treasurer laid the groundwork for the upcoming federal budget and Angus Taylor's car was stolen.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:54:50 +1000Brisbane vs Collingwood AFL LIVE: Nick Daicos out with calf injury as Lions battle Magpies at Gabba
The Lions and Magpies face off at the Gabba in Brisbane as round four of the AFL 2026 season continues. Follow along for live updates.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:51:45 +1000Magpies superstar ruled out in warm-up
Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos is ruled out of his side's clash with Brisbane due to a calf injury.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:46:25 +1000Stawell Gift ‘glorified practice’ but I’ll win, says Sha’Carri Richardson
One of the biggest names in athletics, Richardson laughed out loud when her manager suggested she run at Stawell. Then she realised he was serious.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:35:35 +1000Australian rugby’s most costly weakness is hiding in plain sight
Wallabies legend Matt Burke believes Australian rugby needs to rediscover a lost art before it’s too late.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:40 +1000‘It’s chaos’: Easter Show app goes down on opening day
The show’s Fun Pass app went down on the event’s first day, leaving thousands of visitors unable to access prepaid credits.
Canberra Times
Independent Australia
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +1000 Medical misogyny and endometriosis: Beyond the Simon Gordon scandal
Dr Simon Gordon's alleged victims may have been preyed upon by an unscrupulous practitioner, but he was enabled by a misogynistic health system that requires an urgent and major overhaul. 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 +0000Vanuatu 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 +0000Mt 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 +0000Emergency 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 +0000Southern 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 +00001 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, 02 Apr 2026 19:30:40 +1100‘It’s chaos’: Easter Show app goes down on opening day
The show’s Fun Pass app went down on the event’s first day, leaving thousands of visitors unable to access prepaid credits.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:22:54 +1100‘You will be caught’: Ten year ban for Sydney’s highest earning real estate agent
Sydney’s former star real estate agent cops one of the harshest penalties imposed by the regulator in recent years.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +1100Red line through Greenline: Ambitious park plan shelved
The proposed park along the Yarra River struggled to attract enough state and federal funding to cover its $316 million price tag.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +1100Soaring fuel prices force would-be Easter holidaymakers to stay home
Nearly half of Australians are rethinking Easter travel due to spiralling fuel costs.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:52:58 +1100WATCH: Police perform daring early morning Swan River rescue
At about 5.40am police received reports that a woman had entered the water near Riverside Drive and the Narrows Bridge and was calling for help.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:14:53 +1100US-Iran war as it happened: Trump says war ‘nearing completion’ in national address; ceasefire claims denied by Iran; PM pledges $1b for businesses
Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +1100Mystery as mayor’s wife and daughter ‘poisoned with ricin’
The case has parallels with the beef Wellington murders in Australia.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +1100Trump’s speech could have been an email, but it served its purpose
To the casual American viewer, the US president’s talking points would all sound positive. But the more sceptical observer was left wanting more.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:39:26 +1100Key takeaways from Trump’s address: no end date for Iran war, few details on strategy ahead
The Iran war is fast becoming a signature of his second-term agenda and the speech was a capstone to a remarkable day flexing presidential power.
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:46:55 +1100Countries that rely on oil from Strait of Hormuz 'must grab it and cherish it' - Trump
President Donald Trump tells countries that rely on oil from Strait of Hormuz 'they must grab it and cherish it'
The Age
Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMTShorten 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 GMTCourse 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 GMTLabor 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 GMTFears 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 GMTShorten 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 GMTCourse 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 GMTLabor 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 GMTFears 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.