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Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:12:37 +0000Simon Carman's life before alleged murder of Thai teenager
Accused murderer Simon Peter Carman spent much of the past decade isolating himself from many of his friends and family in Australia. It's in his rented room in Thailand that local police allege a gruesome murder occurred.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:51:58 +0000Meta bans millions of accounts as AI impersonates real creators
Alicia discovered a Facebook account had gained more than 500,000 followers by posting AI-generated images of her.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:30:41 +0000New bird flu advice for egg producers as testing continues
States and territories are urged to encourage free-range producers to keep their birds indoors where practical in an effort to combat bird flu.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:02:37 +0000'The world lost him': Crowds gather in Iran to farewell body of assassinated supreme leader
Millions of Iranians have gathered in Tehran as the country begins a week of funeral ceremonies for former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:33:24 +0000Live: Thunderbirds and Vixens face off in Super Netball grand final
The Adelaide Thunderbirds and Melbourne Vixens meet in the Super Netball grand final at John Cain Arena. Follow live.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:00:24 +1000AFL LIVE: Magpies hang on for narrow win as Maynard faces serious hot water for umpire contact; hard-nosed Dog cops a one-game ban
After the Demons stunned the Hawks in Launceston and the Giants did likewise to the high-flying Dockers in Canberra, the Pies and Suns are in a serious grudge match. Follow all the action.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:00:08 +1000General Salute back to winner’s circle after long battle with injury
General Salute led in a day of drought-breaking wins at Rosehill on Saturday.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000Maths enrolments rebound, but one group is taking longer to bounce back
Boys outnumber girls in general maths classes this year – a subject where females traditionally outnumber males.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:58:06 +1000Super Netball Grand Final live: Adelaide Thunderbirds face Melbourne Vixens in front of sold-out crowd
Reigning premiers Melbourne Vixens take on Adelaide Thunderbirds in the Super Netball Grand Final at John Cain Arena. Follow along for all the action.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:57:39 +1000Disastrous start for Love
It's a disastrous start for for Ruben Love as the All Blacks No.10 is yellow carded and France score an early try.
Canberra Times
Independent Australia
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +1000 PHON versus Pini: IA editor pulls pin on Pelican Pauline
Poster person for prejudice, Pauline Hanson’s "monoculture" comments have inspired Greek-Australian managing editor Michelle Pini to recall a time when Australia was still grappling with rapid multicultural change. 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, 04 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +1000 The fair go has got up and gone
Australia can keep telling itself the fair go is alive, but fairness is not a slogan or kerosene sold as relief. read now...
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +1000 Centre v Right populism: Same grievances, different answers
Can Community Strong Australia deliver policies that address the economic conditions driving dissatisfaction with mainstream politics? 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, 04 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +1000Maths enrolments rebound, but one group is taking longer to bounce back
Boys outnumber girls in general maths classes this year – a subject where females traditionally outnumber males.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:57:27 +1000Imitation pistol allegedly pointed at synagogue
Two men have been arrested after an imitation pistol was allegedly pointed at a synagogue in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:53:36 +1000Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce
Billionaire pop star Taylor Swift has married her NFL fiance Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:52:56 +1000Family claims nine-year-old son was refused bus ride to football training
A NSW family has claimed their nine-year-old son was refused a ride to football practice because he didn’t have the $2.50 bus fare.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:52:51 +1000Family-run funeral business targeted in arson attack
A family-run funeral business has been the target of a shocking arson attack at Roselands in Sydney's south-west.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 17:32:52 +1000Two speeches, two different visions of what it means to be an American
The US president and the mayor of New York both spoke on the eve of America’s 250th anniversary, but their messages could not contrast more.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:09:58 +1000Iran begins epic funeral for supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed on opening day of war
The coffin of Iran’s late supreme leader has gone on display in Tehran at the start of several days of official ceremonies and public mourning events.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:50:00 +1000The major powers of Europe are struggling. This country is in rude health
The past three decades have delivered faster growth in Poland than in most other countries except China.
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +1000America 250 quiz: How much do you know about Trump, TV and the Big Apple?
Put your knowledge to the test with our special 25-question superquiz. Can you get the perfect score?
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:32:48 +1000A US Independence Day shrouded in vainglory
US president has remade Independence Day in his own image
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.