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Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:23:52 +0000
War in Middle East could last a month, Trump says
Fresh explosions rock Tehran as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to intensify air strikes. Follow live.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:45:38 +0000
Hanson censured over no 'good' Muslims comment, Coalition votes against
Two Liberal senators cross the floor to vote for Labor's motion that censured the One Nation leader for "inflammatory and divisive comments" that sought to vilify Muslim Australians.  

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:16:14 +0000
Coalition brands Australian children in Syria terrorist 'sympathisers'
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has escalated his attack on the federal government over its response to the so-called "ISIS brides" cohort.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:00:22 +0000
Police watchdog issues extraordinary apology to family violence victim
IBAC's public apology to Jana Katerinskaja is a sharp reminder of the struggle for accountability victims of police-perpetrated family violence too often face. 

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:39:28 +0000
'Grossly unfair': Grandad fights AI seatbelt fines after daughter penalised
Frustration is deepening over drivers being ordered to pay hundreds of dollars in fines for infringements incurred by their passengers — including young children and neurodivergent people not wearing seatbelts correctly.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:16:29 +1000
Walsh reveals personal 'pact'
Reece Walsh speaks to 9News Queensland ahead of the Broncos' season-opening game against the Panthers at Suncorp Stadium.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:08:40 +1000
Iran conflict to continue for ‘weeks’ as scope of attacks widens
Donald Trump aired his plan to sustain the bombing campaign in the hope that Iranians would overthrow the regime, declaring its leaders faced “certain death” if they did not sue for peace.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:06:56 +1000
Reports of US fighter planes shot down
Friendly fire has reportedly brought down a number of American F-15 fighter jets in Kuwait.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:05:40 +1000
US forces 'taking bold action to eliminate threats'
US Central Command says American forces "are taking bold action to eliminate imminent threats posed by the Iranian regime".

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +1000
Our new, heavily armed ‘pro-active’ police unit may make things worse
Increased police powers don’t always improve dangerous situations. And they’re hard to unwind.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +1000
The state of a (not) independent Australia address
Fellow Independent Australians, it is with our greatest and most sincere regret that we must inform you that Australia is still not a fully and truly independent nation. 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

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.

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 07:05:07 +0000
Hutt Valley Line trains closed while police attend incident
Police were alerted to the incident at about 6.25pm this evening.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:46:16 +0000
Hawke’s Bay prison attacks: Four Corrections staff members injured on one day
Sugar may have been mixed with the hot water, but Corrections hasn't confirmed it yet.

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 03:03:21 +0000
State Highway 3 closed following ‘serious crash’ between Waitōtara and Waverley
Motorists are told to expect delays.

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 03:45:25 +0000
One person dead after being trapped in avalanche during heli-skiing trip in Southern Alps
The victim was pulled alive from the avalanche but died from their injures.

Sydney Morning Herald National News

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +1100
Double down and come out on top
While postal services branch out.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +1100
Appeal judges question ‘exceptional circumstances’ that allowed rapist to walk free
Queensland’s attorney-general lodged an appeal after the man escaped jail time, despite being convicted of inflicting abuse on his younger sister over many years.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +1100
Our new, heavily armed ‘pro-active’ police unit may make things worse
Increased police powers don’t always improve dangerous situations. And they’re hard to unwind.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:48:29 +1100
Couple on ‘bucket list’ trip before fatal zipline fall
A father fell to his death riding a tandem zipline in a rainforest that had been booked as part of a “bucket list” holiday, a coroner has heard.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:30:00 +1100
How a bunker-like cavern holds Sydney’s largest metro train station down
Concrete nearly four metres thick helps to act as a giant weight to counter water pressures around what will become the city’s busiest metro station.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:08:40 +1100
Iran conflict to continue for ‘weeks’ as scope of attacks widens
Donald Trump aired his plan to sustain the bombing campaign in the hope that Iranians would overthrow the regime, declaring its leaders faced “certain death” if they did not sue for peace.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:06:56 +1100
Reports of US fighter planes shot down
Friendly fire has reportedly brought down a number of American F-15 fighter jets in Kuwait.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:05:40 +1100
US forces 'taking bold action to eliminate threats'
US Central Command says American forces "are taking bold action to eliminate imminent threats posed by the Iranian regime".

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:59:00 +1100
What happened today: Israeli strikes kill 31 in Lebanon after renewed attacks on Iran following death of Khamenei; Three US troops killed as death toll rises among Iranian civilians
The US-Israel attacks on Iran continue after the country’s senior leaders and more than 100 others were killed. Iran is returning fire. Follow our rolling coverage.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:57:58 +1100
US-Israel-Iran war live updates: Strikes engulf the Middle East as Hezbollah targets in Beirut attacked; Iran targets British base on Cyprus; Trump says Iranian military should ‘surrender or face certain death’
The US-Israel war on Iran continues, while attacks have also started on the Iran-based Hezbollah group in Lebanon. Hundreds of people have been killed across the region as Iran returns fire. Follow our rolling coverage.

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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