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Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:44:29 +0000
Live: US embassy in Iraq attacked, Iran says oil works survived strike on Kharg Island
Two security officials say the embassy complex in Baghdad was struck in the attack, though the exact cause was not clear. Follow live. 

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000
The US is no longer directing the war against Iran
If there ever was a strategy behind Donald Trump's decision to blow up the Middle East, it is lying in tatters as the second week of the Iran war draws to a close.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:18:57 +0000
Why has the US attacked Iran's Kharg Island?
Donald Trump says the US has "obliterated" Iran's military assets on the island, but stopped short of attacking other infrastructure.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:27:04 +0000
He risked his life at Bondi. But this Iranian refugee failed our character test
AB ran into danger during Bondi's terrorist attacks to save lives. Four months on, he faces deportation after failing Australia's refugee character test. His family is urging the Albanese government to reconsider. 

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:27:39 +0000
Free daytime power: What the new offer means for Australian households
Australia's energy watchdog prepares to unveil new power price caps, which will include a tariff offering three hours of free electricity during the day. 

Brisbane Times Headlines

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:56:33 +1000
US-Iran war live updates: Trump says US bombed Iran’s Kharg Island; 2500 Marines, US warship sent to Middle East; Fresh airstrikes hit Beirut
Follow our live coverage as the conflict in the Middle East reaches the two-week mark.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:54:53 +1000
AFL LIVE: Swans soaring early over Lions; Cats stun Dockers in monster comeback; Pies outworked early at the MCG
Follow along for live updates, news and reactions from AFL Saturday night as Collingwood and Adelaide clash at the MCG after a cracking day saw Geelong comeback to beat Fremantle and Western Bulldogs thump GWS Giants.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:50:00 +1000
One Nation candidate says old money from Sydney and Melbourne is pouring into his byelection campaign
David Farley said denizens of Woollahra and Toorak were among those funding his fight for Sussan Ley’s old seat of Farrer in south-western NSW.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:46:08 +1000
The Dragons were right in the contest. Then the Storm scored five tries in 18 minutes
Expectations of the Red V this year were modest – not least from their own coach. And a critical spell in Wollongong, when they just couldn’t stay with the Storm, showed why.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:41:59 +1000
Swans chair apologises for Bondi tribute that failed to mention Jewish community
Andrew Pridham has taken responsibility for the omission after Swans legend Gerard Healy criticised the pre-game speech delivered by club chief Matthew Pavlich.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +1000
Australia commits to yet another perilous American military adventure
It has been gradually building towards the inevitable: Australia entering the fray in the Middle East again – this time to fight Iran – in another war in which it is not threatened. 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 +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.

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 07:05:07 +0000
Hutt 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 +0000
Hawke’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 +0000
State Highway 3 closed following ‘serious crash’ between Waitōtara and Waverley
Motorists are told to expect delays.

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 03:45:25 +0000
One 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, 14 Mar 2026 19:30:00 +1100
Are low-carb beers really better for you? It depends on your health goal
Though low-carb and low-calorie beers sound good, weighing up their health benefits compared with standard drinks isn’t that straightforward.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:12:25 +1100
Sayers spin doctor turned AFL comms boss backed by league chief
Andrew Dillon has thrown his support behind his well-connected adviser who worked for ex-Carlton president Luke Sayers amid a lewd picture scandal.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:46:15 +1100
Perth man to be extradited to South Australia after man’s death
A Perth man will be extradited to South Australia, accused of murdering a young man at Morphett Vale in Adelaide’s southern suburbs last week.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:33:32 +1100
Wild brawl at Melbourne pizza shop
A man is in intensive care after a wild brawl at a Brunswick pizza shop.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:31:19 +1100
Grieving mother pays tribute to good Samaritan son after his alleged murder
A grieving mother has spoken for the first time since her son was allegedly murdered at a train station in Melbourne.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:56:33 +1100
US-Iran war live updates: Trump says US bombed Iran’s Kharg Island; 2500 Marines, US warship sent to Middle East; Fresh airstrikes hit Beirut
Follow our live coverage as the conflict in the Middle East reaches the two-week mark.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +1100
Trump promises more pain for Iran as vital shipping lane remains out of bounds
The US President Donald Trump has warned of military strikes on oil terminals in Kharg Island, threatening the economic lifeline of the Iranian regime, as more US troops head to the war zone.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:28:09 +1100
Trump says war will end ‘when he feels it in his bones’
Trump is sending an extra 5000 marines and sailors to join troops in the Middle East, saying the war will end ‘when he feels it in his bones’.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:27:42 +1100
Trump bombs strategically important island in Iran
Donald Trump claims US forces "totally obliterated" military targets on Iran's oil export hub, Kharg Island.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +1100
Putin is making the most of the US-Iran war as energy shock fills his coffers
The mood in Moscow is triumphant as elevated oil prices force the US to ease restrictions of Russian oil entering the market and help Putin keep up his attacks on Ukraine.

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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