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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:01:39 +0000Husic lashes Labor culture after push for Gaza debate fails
A push to recognise claims of genocide in Gaza failed to gain enough support for a debate on the floor of Labor's national conference, sparking criticism of the party's internal culture.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 03:34:54 +0000Death of Black teen who partied with white friends ignites civil rights group
Black teen Nolan Wells went to a party with white friends and didn't come home alive. His death is now shrouded in rampant speculation and an air of racial division.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 03:27:00 +0000Clay' addiction started in school and landed him in a maximum-security prison
Clay first tried drugs during lunchtime at school. What followed was a decade of addiction and run-ins with police. Now he hopes sharing his story will help others.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:24:49 +0000Iran's attacks on US bases in the Middle East mark 'end of an era'
Five months into a war Donald Trump said would last only weeks, the Iran conflict has so far cost the United States tens of billions of dollars and brought about "the end of an era" in American military strategy.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:22:42 +0000US, Iran trade strikes after Trump vows 'major military punishment'
The strikes came after the US president vowed "major military punishment" for Tehran and its Houthi allies in Yemen over moves to block a second major international shipping route.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000There’s more than mythology to Australia’s most hyped new rock band
Mount Zero, the debut from Adelaide rockers Swapmeet, leads this week’s must-listens.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:57:35 +1000AFL LIVE: Hawks send bitter rivals Essendon crashing to earth as Dons’ injury toll grows; Swans humiliating GWS
Fresh off their second win of the year, Essendon endeavour to cause an upset against arch rival Hawthorn.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:54:31 +1000‘Terrifying attack’: Accused rapist allegedly ambushed woman working from home
A man accused of forcing himself into a woman’s home and raping her has denied a string of sexual assaults in Melbourne’s outer west, including one at a nearby school.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:52:19 +1000Trump warns US 'locked and loaded' for massive strikes on Iran
Donald Trump has warned the US is "locked and loaded" and considering massive strikes on Iran following fresh attacks on US military bases across the Middle East.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:52:04 +1000Queensland Officer shot during welfare check
A Queensland police officer has been shot during a welfare check, with the alleged shooter found dead shortly after.
Canberra Times
Independent Australia
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +1000 Pauline shines in the political gutter, enjoying spoils from wealthy donors
Perhaps if Pauline Hanson actually turned up for work more often, she'd have a greater understanding of the issues Australia is dealing with. 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...
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +1000 Plastics are still a problem and there's room for improvement with green alternatives
How green are plastic alternatives? What about those LEGO bricks? read now...
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +1000 Rushy Lagoon sale: Tasmania's largest farm and the carbon math that doesn't add up
Here's the pitch: plant enough trees & somewhere a coal-fired power station, a gas plant, or an industrial polluter gets to keep doing exactly what it's doing. read now...
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +1000 JEFF MCMULLEN: When men were brothers – vale Antarctica expeditioner Geoff Somers
A tribute to the life of UK expeditioner Geoff Somers and his extraordinary calm, courage and skill during his gruelling 220-day Antarctic trek. 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
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:54:31 +1000‘Terrifying attack’: Accused rapist allegedly ambushed woman working from home
A man accused of forcing himself into a woman’s home and raping her has denied a string of sexual assaults in Melbourne’s outer west, including one at a nearby school.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:52:04 +1000Queensland Officer shot during welfare check
A Queensland police officer has been shot during a welfare check, with the alleged shooter found dead shortly after.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:47:33 +1000Property influencer walks away unscathed after crashing $1m Ferrari
The luxury vehicle was left in pieces following the early morning smash.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:47:26 +1000Queensland confirms first bird flu case as national outbreak spreads
Queensland's first case of H5 bird flu has been confirmed by the CSIRO after a petrel washed up on a Moreton Island beach.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:44:05 +1000Ed Husic accuses senior Labor figures of smothering Palestine debate
Outspoken backbencher Ed Husic has hit out at senior Labor figures for quashing debate on Gaza as the party's three-day national conference wrapped up in Adelaide.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:52:19 +1000Trump warns US 'locked and loaded' for massive strikes on Iran
Donald Trump has warned the US is "locked and loaded" and considering massive strikes on Iran following fresh attacks on US military bases across the Middle East.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:50:17 +1000Indonesian rescuers search for missing speedboat with 11 European tourists, two local crew
Dozens of search and rescue teams have been deployed in a search operation covering approximately 300 square nautical miles of waters along and around Tomini Bay, a renowned marine tourism destination.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:43:30 +1000Trump announces 2028 presidential bid
Donald Trump has announced he will run for president again, in a move that would breach the constitution.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:41:55 +1000200,000 people forced to evacuate as wildfires rip through Spain and France
About 200,000 people have been ordered to evacuate, as wildfires take hold across France and Spain.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:13:39 +1000‘Who the hell wrote that?’ Trump bombs at correspondents dinner with unfunny, tasteless speech
The evening started with promise, but descended into failed jokes, recycled material and a truly awful attack by the US president on CNN host Kaitlan Collins.
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.