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Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:34:46 +0000
'You are frauds': In Lebanon, Hezbollah faces a public reckoning seldom seen
Finding criticism of the Islamist militant group and political party — an organisation once seemingly untouchable — is much easier than it used to be on the streets of Beirut. 

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:17:57 +0000
Live: Israel launches new wave of strikes on Beirut
The Israel military claims to be targeting "Hezbollah infrastructure" in the southern parts of the Lebanese capital — referred to as Dahiyeh. Follow live. 

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:43:35 +0000
ADF helicopter forced to take evasive action during interaction with Chinese aircraft
The Australian Defence Force says a Seahawk helicopter launched from the Australian frigate HMAS Toowoomba was confronted by a Chinese helicopter and was forced to "take evasion to maintain a safe flight".

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:35:13 +0000
'A shock to me': Jackie O denies quitting radio show
Jackie "O" Henderson has denied she quit her hit KIIS FM radio show she hosted with Kyle Sandilands, saying she was left in "shock" by the news.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:14:52 +0000
Noem's firing proves loyalty doesn't make you untouchable
Kristi Noem discovers that loyalty alone doesn't make you untouchable, becoming the first cabinet secretary to be fired in Donald Trump's second administration.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:58:14 +1000
Gold Coast Suns vs Geelong Cats LIVE: Petracca, Suns firing on the Gold Coast, leaving the Cats stunned
The Cats are chasing redemption after last year’s grand final loss, the Suns are expected to rise in 2026. But both teams have their injury concerns ahead of this opening round match. Who make a statement to start the season?

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:50:20 +1000
Australian diplomats to boycott Paralympics Opening Ceremony
Six athletes from Russia and four athletes from Belarus have been allowed to compete in the Games by the International Paralympic Committee, the first time athletes have competed under the Russian flag at the Paralympics since the 2014 Games in Sochi...

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:47:16 +1000
Willison and Cleary clash heads
Xavier Willison cops a head clash with Nathan Cleary and eventually leaves the field.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:42:12 +1000
Edwards steps through Broncos defence
Dylan Edwards moves easily past the Broncos defence with one big step.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:37:09 +1000
Jorgensen scores with another slick finish
NSW Waratahs winger Max Jorgensen scores with another slick finish against the Hurricanes.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +1000
EXCLUSIVE: Meta and Murdoch make AI pact and push Pauline's polls
Meta and News Corp spread fake news to promote Pauline Hanson and provide an overblown impression of her party's polling. Founder David Donovan exposes a dangerous deception. 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

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:26:18 +1100
He raped his sister then walked free. Now he will serve time behind bars
The man was given 72 hours to hand himself in before being thrown behind bars.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +1100
Grand Mufti of Australia appears with listed hate group Hizb ut-Tahrir
He is seen here sitting next to Bilal Merhi and Wassim Doureihi, two well known leaders of Hizb ut-Tahrir in Australia.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:54:12 +1100
How a lewd photo scandal destroyed a Melbourne It couple
The image was on the Melbourne businessman’s social media account for just 13 minutes. The damage will last for years.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:52:47 +1100
Murder charges laid after body discovered in home north of Brisbane
Police charged a 35-year-old man with one count of murder as a domestic violence offence.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:30:09 +1100
One person dead after fight outside Melbourne railway station
One person is dead after a fight broke out near Mernda railway station in Melbourne’s north-east, police say.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:57:27 +1100
US-Iran war live updates: Etihad resumes flights to Australia; UK police arrest four men on suspicion of Iranian spying
Flights from the Middle East to Australia are resuming, but the conflict continues to ravage the region as Israel strikes deeper into Lebanon, and the US and Iran trade blows. Follow our rolling coverage.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:30:00 +1100
‘World’s thugs’: In Indonesia, resentment about the Iran war is everywhere
Politicians and pundits in Australia tell Muslims it is inappropriate to publicly mourn Iran’s dead supreme leader. There are no such qualms in Jakarta.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:24:02 +1100
Flights arrive in Sydney from Middle East with hundreds of empty seats
Two more repatriation flights have arrived in Australia but with hundreds of empty seats.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:17:30 +1100
Najah and Hajar and their children walked for hours to flee the bombing. As night fell, they were no closer to shelter
An Israeli evacuation alert spread panic through Beirut’s southern suburbs, forcing people to move north to escape the attacks and search for places to stay, choking highways and overloading shelters.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:14:07 +1100
Thousands attempting to flee Middle East as tensions rise
Tensions are at boiling point in the Middle East as hundred of thousands of people try to evacuate the region.

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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