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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:58:55 +0000'Every working Australian' exposed to private credit risk as ASIC raises alarm
The corporate regulator is concerned about the risks posed by private credit for Australians with superannuation.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:40:17 +0000US launches further strikes on Iran as Tehran attacks oil tankers
The US launches a new round of air strikes on Iran after announcing the death of another American service member, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it has immobilised two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:59:01 +0000Quadruplets born in Brisbane 'one of the rarest births in the world'
A Queensland family has grown by four after an extremely rare pregnancy with identical quadruplets all sharing one placenta.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:14:40 +0000India's 'cockroach' movement supporters caned by police
Thousands of supporters of India's youth-led "cockroach" movement gathered in the New Delhi to march on parliament seeking the resignation of the education minister, despite police denying permission for the protest.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:56:55 +0000Labor MP calls for exclusion zones at synagogues akin to abortion clinics
Former attorney-general Mark Dreyfus has pushed for more robust social media moderation and protest laws at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:57:33 +1000Third US soldier killed in Middle East in as many days
A third American soldier has been killed in as many days, as both the United States and Iran ramp up their attacks across the Middle East.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:53:51 +1000Queensland mum gives birth to quadruplets
It's being considered one of the rarest births in the world, a Brisbane mother delivering identical quadruplet girls who were naturally conceived.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:53:30 +1000Albanese takes another dip in post-election polling low
One Nation has had a small rebound in the polls but the effects of a controversial overseas trip may be yet to fully play out.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +1000Abdel-Fattah launches legal action over writers festival chaos
Almost a year after withdrawing from the Bendigo Writers Festival, the author and academic says she aims to set a new standard around anti-Palestinian racism and discrimination.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:42:08 +1000UK rapper Yung Filly goes on trial accused of sexually assaulting fan after Perth show
A young Perth woman claims she was bitten, slapped, strangled and raped by her celebrity crush after she was invited back to his hotel following a concert two years ago.
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...
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +1000 The top ten troubles with Taylor’s tenets
Many of the claims made by Liberal Party Leader Angus Taylor are debunked by clear evidence. read now...
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +1000 FROM WARFARE TO WEALTH — The 1984 warning: Why the AUKUS debate cannot be silenced
Looking back at Labor's 1984 U.S. alliance battles, it's more important than ever the party does not silence grassroots dissent on AUKUS as Australia confronts a far more uncertain strategic future. read now...
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +1000 How to read a private health insurance policy
Reading a private health insurance policy in Australia can feel confusing at first. Policy documents often include unfamiliar terms, fine print and details that are easy to overlook when you are focused on price alone. 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
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000My suburb is an unsung, and unlikely, hero of the music scene
Most Melburnians think of shopping when they think of the suburb I’ve called home for seven decades, but its contribution to the world of music is what really rocks.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:53:51 +1000Queensland mum gives birth to quadruplets
It's being considered one of the rarest births in the world, a Brisbane mother delivering identical quadruplet girls who were naturally conceived.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:53:30 +1000Albanese takes another dip in post-election polling low
One Nation has had a small rebound in the polls but the effects of a controversial overseas trip may be yet to fully play out.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:42:08 +1000UK rapper Yung Filly goes on trial accused of sexually assaulting fan after Perth show
A young Perth woman claims she was bitten, slapped, strangled and raped by her celebrity crush after she was invited back to his hotel following a concert two years ago.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:31:04 +1000World Cup winners a class act compared with you know who
Predictably, Donald Trump tried to make the closing ceremony all about himself.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:57:33 +1000Third US soldier killed in Middle East in as many days
A third American soldier has been killed in as many days, as both the United States and Iran ramp up their attacks across the Middle East.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:21:24 +1000No justice for heartbroken families of Lao poisoning victims
The deaths of two Australian backpackers at a Laos tourist resort exposes a nation made chaotic by its own insensitivity.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:03:41 +1000US launches new strikes as Iran continues to target oil tankers on the Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran have traded strikes for a ninth day, deepening a struggle for control over the Strait of Hormuz that has disrupted energy supplies and stoked fears of global inflation.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +1000Musk’s DOGE was supposed to be dead. Its remnants are everywhere
The department has evolved from its radical cost-cutting mission as some of its agenda and members remain embedded in the US government, continuing to reshape the bureaucracy behind the scenes.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:32:52 +1000Oops, he did it again: Trump hogs the stage, crashes World Cup trophy lift
The president predicted an Argentina victory but had to hand the silverware to Spain – a country he has repeatedly condemned as “terrible”– after being heartily booed by the crowd.
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.