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Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:01:21 +0000Live: Next round of US-Iran talks could be within a week: Iranian official
The next round of talks between the US and Iran could take place this week or early next week, an Iranian embassy official in Pakistan tells Reuters. Follow live.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:58:20 +0000'Slow-moving car crash': ASIC investigating billionaire's empire after company collapses
After years of financial red flags, corporate watchdog ASIC confirms it has multiple investigations underway into Sanjeev Gupta's troubled empire, following multiple collapses that have left hundreds of workers facing an uncertain future.
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Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:15:57 +0000The warning signs a health practitioner wants to exploit your superannuation
The healthcare regulator and tax office are cracking down on health practitioners who help patients access their superannuation early after one Perth doctor signed off on a $20,000 withdrawal for liposuction.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:04:22 +0000Qantas cuts domestic flights and raises fares as fuel costs blow out
Qantas will cut domestic flights due to higher fuel costs and the uncertainty of the Middle East war, as it flags as much as $800 million in extra fuel costs.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:48:41 +0000Coalition's migration proposal faces practical questions
The Coalition's new migration policy aims to increase screening of visa applicants and "boot out" people who do not abide by Australia's values, but questions remain about how the plan would work in practice.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:50:58 +1000AFL tribunal LIVE: Butters found guilty of umpire abuse in sensational ruling; Collard handed a bombshell nine-week ban
Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters has been found guilty of umpire abuse and fined $1500 at the AFL Tribunal. An AFL umpire alleged Butters said: “How much are they paying you?” Follow along live.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:44:50 +1000$100 million plan for EV hubs in regional NSW
NSW Premier Chris Minns says a plan to upskill regional mechanics to be able to work on electric vehicles is part of a plan to ease reliance on Middle Eastern oil amid the fuel crisis.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:44:08 +1000Accused love triangle killer gave dead man's wife lifts
A woman has described getting rides to work and dance lessons from her ex-husband's alleged murderer on the weekend her former spouse vanished.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:44:08 +1000Eels back on report for high shot
Parramatta's Will Penisini is placed on report against the Titans.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:44:03 +1000Retail giant scraps delivery fees
The company that owns Bunnings and Kmart has scrapped delivery fees to help ease the burden on customers and delivery drivers in the fuel crisis.
Canberra Times
Independent Australia
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +1000 Australia’s 000 failures: Why your phone may fail to call Triple Zero
The regulatory and industry failures behind Australia’s Triple Zero outages were not only foreseen, they are entirely rectifiable. 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
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
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +1000What goes into a food health star rating – and crucially, what doesn’t
Manufacturers can “game the system” and present ultra-processed foods as healthy. But that does not mean the system is entirely flawed.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +1000Why the sky is glowing and Melbourne looks pretty in pink
Like everything in this town, it all has to do with football.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +1000Allegations of ‘serious misconduct’: Inside the latest ANU controversy
The ANU says vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell is on study leave, following the revelation of damning allegations.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:48:05 +1000Angus Taylor should look at his own values
The Opposition leader’s position on immigration belies what Australia really stands for.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:44:50 +1000$100 million plan for EV hubs in regional NSW
NSW Premier Chris Minns says a plan to upskill regional mechanics to be able to work on electric vehicles is part of a plan to ease reliance on Middle Eastern oil amid the fuel crisis.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +1000Trump testing the true believers with his antics amid flagging polls
The US president’s verbal assault on Pope Leo XIV, followed by the release of a now-deleted post portraying himself as a Christ-like saviour, has riled the American religious right.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:33:52 +1000Donald Trump blockade of Iranian ports begins
Trump blockade of the Strait of Hormuz begins, with US warships stationed off Iran.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:36 +1000Meghan serves food for women at community service
The Duchess of Sussex meets a group of women at the McAuley Community Services for Women.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +1000Killer’s parents could have stopped Southport massacre, inquiry finds
A public inquiry into the 2024 killings of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the British town of Southport has found that the killer Axel Rudakubana’s father and mother failed to raise the alarm over his escalating violent b...
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:38:29 +1000US-Iran war as it happened: Trump’s blockade of Strait of Hormuz takes effect; Trump deletes image of himself as Jesus Christ; Tehran wants a deal ‘very badly’, says US president
Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.
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.