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Sat, 14 Nov 2026 03:44:22 +0000David Warner's claims about ball-tampering investigation rubbished
David Warner says Cricket Australia's investigation into the ball tampering perpetrated by the team, which saw him banned for a year, was poorly handled and sought a pre-determined outcome.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 02:04:47 +0000Do Australians actually want cheaper housing? We're finding out fast
Is the housing market about affordability or wealth? The battle between those desperate for house prices to drop and those wanting to protect their investments is coming to the fore as Australia's housing market takes a dramatic turn.
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Sat, 14 Nov 2026 01:34:20 +0000Albanese, Bowen caught talking phones and 'dicks' in hot-mic gaffe
The prime minister's office says Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen were sharing a joke when a private conversation was inadvertently recorded at the COP31 summit.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 03:12:45 +0000What we know so far about why US flights were grounded
Aviation authorities cited "extraordinary circumstances and reasons of safety", with the White House blaming outdated air traffic control technology for a communications outage.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 07:10:53 +0000Distressing scenes for Cats ruck as Swans reach maiden preliminary final
Sydney advances to a first-ever AFLW preliminary final with a three-point victory over Geelong, but the semifinal is marred by a concerning head knock to Cats ruck Piper Dunlop.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 19:57:35 +1000Warner accuses Cricket Australia of 'cover-up'
David Warner makes a sensational claim regarding Cricket Australia's internal investigation into Sandpapergate.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 19:41:25 +1000Prime Minister caught in hot mic moment about private parts at COP31
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Energy Minister Chris Bowen were caught on camera joking about phone radiation and private parts during a break at the COP31 climate summit.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 19:21:47 +1000'Ridiculous': Gillespie hits back at 'hyprocritical' Khawaja
Jason Gillespie claps back at Usman Khawaja over criticism directed at the former Test quick in his book.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 19:15:53 +1000Man struck by lightning while swimming at Central Coast beach
The man was swimming at Umina Beach when he was struck by lightning on Saturday afternoon.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 19:03:22 +1000Army veteran dies in house fire south of Geelong
A much-loved Army veteran has died after a fire tore through his Armstrong Creek home, south of Geelong in Victoria.
Canberra Times
Independent Australia
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:00:00 +0000Coalition protests bin night as anti-establishment marches sweep the globe
Around the world, the mood is shifting with Gen Z leading the charge and as the Victorian State Election looms, the bubble may be bursting for the One Nation-led-Lib/Nats dastardly duo — billionaire backers and media fanfare notwithstanding. read ...
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 05:00:00 +0000The cost of war keeps mounting long after the guns fall silent
Researchers split war deaths into two kinds. Direct deaths come from bullets, bombs and shells. Indirect deaths come from what war leaves behind. read now...
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 01:00:00 +0000Asylum seeker backlog slowly reducing but more needs to be done
The asylum seeker backlog Labor inherited after Dutton and Pezzullo lost control of the onshore asylum caseload is slowly reducing; unscrupulous agents must now be the focus. read now...
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 21:00:00 +0000U.S. Midterms: No more impunity
Change is sweeping across the USA — Trump's MAGA supporters desert him as modern multiculturalism and diversity triumph at the midterms. read now...
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:37:00 +0000Cycling the Portuguese Camino, the low-carbon way
An honest look at cycling the Portuguese Camino from Porto to Santiago: the flight's carbon cost, the 280 km coastal route and what its paths teach Australia. 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
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 21:01:07 +1100Prime Minister caught in hot mic moment at COP31
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Energy Minister Chris Bowen were caught on camera joking about phone radiation and private parts during a break at the COP31 climate summit.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 20:57:35 +1100Warner accuses Cricket Australia of 'cover-up'
David Warner makes a sensational claim regarding Cricket Australia's internal investigation into Sandpapergate.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 20:21:47 +1100'Ridiculous': Gillespie hits back at 'hyprocritical' Khawaja
Jason Gillespie claps back at Usman Khawaja over criticism directed at the former Test quick in his book.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 20:15:53 +1100Man struck by lightning while swimming at Central Coast beach
The man was swimming at Umina Beach when he was struck by lightning on Saturday afternoon.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 20:03:22 +1100Army veteran dies in house fire south of Geelong
A much-loved Army veteran has died after a fire tore through his Armstrong Creek home, south of Geelong in Victoria.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 19:30:00 +1100Nvidia scandal raises new concerns about scale of Chinese spying
China’s espionage efforts are intensifying in its backyard as Beijing continues to expand its military footprint in the South China Sea.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 19:03:21 +1100King Charles receives early birthday surprise during market visit
The birthday surprises have started early for King Charles, who was surrounded by excited students during a visit to a local market a day before turning 78.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 19:03:04 +1100UK police investigating comedian David Walliams over serious allegations
David Walliams is being investigated by British police over reports of alleged serious sexual offences.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 18:57:22 +1100Microsoft reports progress as outage enters day two
Microsoft says there's progress being made as its global outage enters a second day.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 18:56:46 +1100Rescue underway after ships collide in New Orleans
A rescue effort is underway after a tanker collided with a cruise ship on the Mississippi River in New Orleans.
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.