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Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:09:59 +0000
How a factually dubious video by Ivanka Trump angered an entire nation
Albania's coastline has become a hotspot for cheap European summer sojourns but as Ivanka Trump claims her Christopher Columbus moment, locals are adamant that their island is not for sale.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:32:56 +0000
Trump holds off on new strikes against Iran amid emerging 'deal'
Donald Trump says the US will hold off on fresh strikes against Iran, as Middle East allies have agreed to parameters of a deal to end the war.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 01:43:07 +0000
Australia records biggest-ever surge in EV sales
Nearly one in every two new vehicles sold was either electric or hybrid across April, May and June. 

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 01:37:56 +0000
Eighteen days in a Japanese police cell killed our daughter, family says
A 16-year-old girl's family alleges she was so traumatised by her time in a police cell, it killed her. Her case is now the focus of court action alleging she was a victim of Japan's "hostage justice" system.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:01:36 +0000
'We'll kill you': Sandilands says he received threats in Stefanovic interview
In an interview with former Nine Today presenter, Karl Stefanovic, released on YouTube, Sandilands said threatening letters had been left at his office.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +1000
How to benefit from the coming mortgage price war
Borrowers are in the box seat as competition between banks steps up in a weakening market. But price wars in banking are different to other sectors.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:42:55 +1000
Teen dies after being hit by car in Adelaide CBD
An 18-year-old man has died after being hit by a car and falling into the path of another in Adelaide.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +1000
NRL Highlights: Wests Tigers v Eels - Round 22
The Wests Tigers host the Parramatta Eels in Round 22 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at CommBank Stadium, Sydney.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:33:29 +1000
Fuel excise cut to end at midnight
Petrol prices are set to rise with the fuel excise cut due to end at midnight.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:33:24 +1000
Death toll rises in migrant crisis
Spain is accusing some of its allies of having a "selfish attitude", as the EU prepares to hold an emergency meeting about the crisis in Spanish territory.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +1000
Allan’s resigned: How will the media shut down Labor now?
Ben Carroll has replaced Jacinta Allan as Victoria's Premier, but let's not kid ourselves that the possibility of corruption was the reason Allan was forced to resign. 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...

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +1000
Eric Bana — Con from The Castle never looked so good
Aussie actor Eric Bana made his feature film debut in Working Dog's iconic 1997 film 'The Castle', where he played accountant and amateur kickboxer Con Petropoulous. read now...

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +1000
Howlin' Wind stands out
Silhouetted in an inner-city doorway in Melbourne, this photo of world-renowned flautist and composer Andrew "Howlin' Wind" Richardson highlights a flute in the hands of its master. read now...

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +1000
The world's conflicts should not divide Australians
In an increasingly divided world, protecting social cohesion is one of the most important investments we can make. read now...

Otago Daily Times

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:48:07 +0000
Vanuatu 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 +0000
Mt 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 +0000
Emergency 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 +0000
Southern 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 +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.

Sydney Morning Herald National News

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:42:55 +1000
Teen dies after being hit by car in Adelaide CBD
An 18-year-old man has died after being hit by a car and falling into the path of another in Adelaide.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:33:29 +1000
Fuel excise cut to end at midnight
Petrol prices are set to rise with the fuel excise cut due to end at midnight.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:33:24 +1000
Death toll rises in migrant crisis
Spain is accusing some of its allies of having a "selfish attitude", as the EU prepares to hold an emergency meeting about the crisis in Spanish territory.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:33:17 +1000
Shopworker critical after trying to stop alleged thieves
CCTV has captured an attack on a man in his 60s who was chasing alleged shoplifters in Melbourne.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:32:43 +1000
Man fighting for life after being hit by car in Melbourne
A man trying to stop his own car being stolen was struck and left with critical injuries in Heidelberg West, Melbourne.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:56:32 +1000
Emergency warnings as US west battles wildfires, extreme heat
Wildfires burning across more than a quarter of a million acres in Washington state have prompted widespread evacuations, while other US states are enduring record-breaking heat.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +1000
Trump’s ‘short war’ is spiralling out of control. His personal failings were the trigger
Before initiating a war, you must understand why and what you want to achieve. Trump didn’t, and his actions are leading to a less stable Middle East, and a more assertive Iran.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:53:17 +1000
Three killed, seven injured in shooting at Idaho burger restaurant
Police are working to determine the identity and motive of a shooter who opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:52:21 +1000
Thirteen people die in plane crash near ancient site in Peru
Eleven passengers from Germany, Italy and Spain, plus two crew, were on board when their tourist plane crashed near the world-famous Nazca Lines.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +1000
‘Olympic-level singing’: London’s legendary Proms bring a warm glow in gloomy times
On a warm summer night, London’s annual classical music festival is a cheerful, inexpensive change of pace.

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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