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Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:07:44 +0000Live: Labor leads SA vote count but Liberals and One Nation 'neck and neck' in Adelaide
More than 1.3 million South Australians are expected to vote in the 2026 election, with polls due to close shortly. Follow our live blog as we bring you updates as polls close and votes are counted.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:40:09 +0000Live: 'We've done what we've been asked': Albanese responds to Trump outburst
Iran's military threatens to hunt down US and Israeli officials and army commanders even while they are on holiday or visiting entertainment centres. Follow live.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:20:04 +0000Live: Tropical Cyclone Narelle re-intensifies to category three system over gulf
Tropical Cyclone Narelle has re-intensified to a category three system as it travels over the Gulf of Carpentaria and heads towards the Northern Territory coast.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:42:24 +0000Live: Massive crowd as Matildas take on Japan in blockbuster Asian Cup final
A red-hot Japan stands in the way of the Matildas and their first piece of silverware since 2010. Follow live.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:38:25 +0000Rhoda Roberts, the woman behind 'Welcome to Country', dies at 66
Rhoda Roberts AO, the arts executive who had an enduring impact on the cultural life of this country, has died. The Widjabul Wieybal woman was the creative force behind Australia's best-loved festivals and helped bring Welcomes to Country to...
Brisbane Times Headlines
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:57:48 +1000NRL round 3 LIVE: Rabbitohs pile on early points after costly errors from Tigers
Fresh from Alex Johnston’s record-breaking game, South Sydney face a Tigers side that thumped the Cowboys last week.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:55:00 +1000This was once one of Melbourne’s best shopping strips. Locals are fed up with crime and empty shops
Residents in this well-off suburb say antisocial behaviour and crime is on the rise, and they are pushing to reclaim the community.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:52:54 +1000Melbourne vs Fremantle AFL LIVE: Dockers, Demons battle in Perth; Saints hang on despite desperate Giants comeback
The clash between the Saints and Giants is now on field after a lightning delay while Gold Coast beat Richmond earlier today as our AFL Saturday live blog continues.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:47:18 +1000Kaufusi pinged for 'tackling too hard'
Dolphins enforcer Felise Kaufusi was bemused after he was penalised for a high shot on Sharks winger Samuel Stonestreet.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:45:58 +1000NRL Highlights: Sharks v Dolphins - Round 3
Cronulla Sharks host the Dolphins in Round 3 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney.
Canberra Times
Independent Australia
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +1000 JEFF McMULLEN: Fancy thrones, paper tigers and dirty bombs
Donald Trump boasted of victory on Day One of the new Iran War. Jeff McMullen warns that the risks of escalation and fallout are yet to come. 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
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.
Sun, 05 Oct 2025 07:05:07 +0000Hutt Valley Line trains closed while police attend incident
Police were alerted to the incident at about 6.25pm this evening.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:46:16 +0000Hawke’s Bay prison attacks: Four Corrections staff members injured on one day
Sugar may have been mixed with the hot water, but Corrections hasn't confirmed it yet.
Sun, 13 Oct 2024 03:03:21 +0000State Highway 3 closed following ‘serious crash’ between Waitōtara and Waverley
Motorists are told to expect delays.
Wed, 25 Sep 2024 03:45:25 +0000One person dead after being trapped in avalanche during heli-skiing trip in Southern Alps
The victim was pulled alive from the avalanche but died from their injures.
Sydney Morning Herald National News
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:55:00 +1100This was once one of Melbourne’s best shopping strips. Locals are fed up with crime and empty shops
Residents in this well-off suburb say antisocial behaviour and crime is on the rise, and they are pushing to reclaim the community.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:35:12 +1100Indigenous leader Rhoda Roberts, who coined ‘Welcome to Country’, dies aged 66
The Widjabul Wieybal woman was one of the first Indigenous presenters on prime-time Australian television and directed part of the Sydney Olympics opening ceremony.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:34:07 +1100Polls close in SA state election
Voters lined up in droves to cast their ballot is South Australia's state election
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:31:17 +1100Clean up begins in Far North Queensland after Cyclone Narelle
Cyclone Narelle was downgraded to a Category 2 system but still brought dangerous conditions as it barrelled across the top of the state.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:44:50 +1100Girl attacked as teens filmed
9News has obtained disturbing videos of a vicious attack on a young girl who was lured to a Sydney shopping centre by a classmate.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:41:07 +1100Trump considering ‘winding back' war
Donald Trump says he's now considering “winding back” US military efforts in the Middle East, as the war enters its fourth week.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:34:46 +1100US-Iran war live updates: Trump says Australia should join war; Iran threatens to target tourist sites worldwide; Fresh strikes in Tehran and Gulf states
Follow our rolling coverage of the Middle East conflict as the price of oil surges and fears of fuel shortages grow.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +1100Chuck Norris punched this article into the sun
Best known as the arse-kicking star of action films, he became an unwitting if good-natured pioneer of the internet meme.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:01:10 +1100‘He hasn’t asked’: Albanese denies Trump’s claim he requested Australia join Iran war
The prime minster was responding after the US president said he was surprised that Australia had “said no” to his request to help with the conflict and called on Canberra to “get involved”.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 15:06:08 +1100‘These are like really hard tests’: Watch police footage of Justin Timberlake’s drink-driving arrest
The newly released video – which Timberlake fought to keep secret – shows the pop star struggling to walk in a straight line and stand on one leg after being pulled over in New York’s Hamptons.
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.