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Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:43:21 +0000
Live: 41 Australians among 3,000 people missing in the Nepal-Tibet floods, vigils being held tonight
Rescue operations have resumed in Nepal and Tibet amid flood risk. Follow live.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:57:49 +0000
Nepali families search at a Kathmandu noticeboard for news of missing loved ones
At a Kathmandu noticeboard, families put up A4 pictures of their missing loved ones on a noticeboard, as rescuers struggle to access areas only accessible by helicopter after flooding destroyed hundreds of roads and bridges.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:25:02 +0000
One Nation takes on 'safe' Labor seat in closely watched WA by-election
Can One Nation break into a Labor heartland? A crucial test is underway today in Western Australia.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:06:32 +0000
Jai Arrow makes emotional return for South Sydney
South Sydney's Jai Arrow appears in the first of his final two matches for the Rabbitohs, leading the club out for their game against Gold Coast.  

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:23:37 +0000
As Iceland faces threats on multiple fronts, some are looking to join the EU
Iceland is a nation divided as its people go to a referendum this weekend to decide whether it should restart negotiations on joining the European Union.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:54:33 +1000
Driver’s brush with death after car drives onto train tracks
A car has been hit by a train at Ascot Park in Adelaide’s south-west, after the young driver mistakenly drove onto the tracks.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:49:31 +1000
NRL 2026 LIVE updates: Dolphins take a 20-point lead as Tedesco exposed in defence
It’s a top four clash at Allianz Stadium tonight, as the Roosters hosts the Dolphins. Follow all the action.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:39:19 +1000
AFL LIVE: Melbourne Demons, Carlton Blues chase fairytale win in wildcard game at MCG
The Demons and Blues have had memorable seasons but only one of them can progress to the elimination final next weekend. Follow along live.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:38:55 +1000
More missing Australians identified as Nepal flood toll rises
The number of Australians missing in the floods has increased to 41, which could result in the worst loss of Australian life overseas since the Bali bombings.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:38:44 +1000
Perth byelection the whole country is watching
Voters in Secret Harbour have gone to the polls in what's been dubbed Pauline Hanson and One Nation's biggest test so far.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +1000
Big Tech: When 1984 meets The Godfather
The development of AI is inevitable, but when Nineteen Eighty-Four meets The Godfather in real life, it’s time to consider the lack of public protection and regulation to deal with its consequences. read now...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +1000
How smarter garden planning can help Australian homes adapt to climate change
The classic Australian backyard – big lawn, English hedge, maybe a rose bed – made sense when rainfall was more predictable and council water restrictions were rare. That’s not most people’s reality anymore. read now...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +1000
Forty-three years after Hawke, Australia needs a new economic debate
More than four decades after the Hawke-Keating Accord reshaped Australia's economy, it's time for a comprehensive review of what it delivered and what it cost. read now...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +1000
Disclosure Day reveals that aliens aren't the real outsiders
On the surface, Steven Spielberg's latest can be taken as a sci-fi thriller with a message, but reading between the lines reveals a relevant social commentary. read now...

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:50:00 +1000
CARTOONS: The AUKUS caucus is decidedly raucous!
Meanwhile, in the U.S., Donald Trump's approval ratings appear to be tanking. 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

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:54:33 +1000
Driver’s brush with death after car drives onto train tracks
A car has been hit by a train at Ascot Park in Adelaide’s south-west, after the young driver mistakenly drove onto the tracks.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:38:44 +1000
Perth byelection the whole country is watching
Voters in Secret Harbour have gone to the polls in what's been dubbed Pauline Hanson and One Nation's biggest test so far.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:31:36 +1000
Innocent man caught up in machete fight
An innocent man has been caught in the middle of a teenage fight which saw machetes brandished and a multiple car crash.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:31:16 +1000
Federal government promises bills won’t increase due to data centres
The federal government is promising household energy bills won't increase as a result of Australia's data centre boom.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:31:13 +1000
The Age photos of the week, August 29, 2026
The week in photos from our award-winning staff photographers and regular contributors.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:38:55 +1000
More missing Australians identified as Nepal flood toll rises
The number of Australians missing in the floods has increased to 41, which could result in the worst loss of Australian life overseas since the Bali bombings.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:32:55 +1000
Hope of finding survivors in Nepal quickly fading
Hopes of finding survivors in Nepal are quickly fading as tensions flare between family and rescuers.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:43:48 +1000
Nepal, Tibet flash flood live updates: Death toll reaches 633; More than 40 Australians among almost 3000 missing
Follow along as we bring you the latest news updates as rescue and recovery efforts continue in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic flash floods.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +1000
Sarah Ferguson set for ‘return to Britain’
The former duchess of York and ex-wife of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is expected back in the UK “imminently” having disappeared from public view after being evicted from Royal Lodge.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:27:05 +1000
The 41 Australians missing in the Nepal-Tibet floods, and what we know about them
Families across the country are reeling in the aftermath of the devastating flash flooding in Nepal and Tibet, as loved ones at home hold out hope for any good news.

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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