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Sat, 05 Jul 2025 21:54:56 +0000Police charge man over Melbourne synagogue fire amid condemnation of antisemitism
A 34-year-old New South Wales man has not applied for bail after being charged over the Melbourne synagogue fire that drew condemnation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanhyahu.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:16:22 +0000'A very big character': Celebrity chef Peter Russell-Clarke dies aged 89
Television chef, author and artist Peter Russell-Clarke, known for his catchphrase "g'day", has died, aged 89.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 02:40:35 +0000Musk-Trump feud escalates as Tesla boss forms the 'America Party'
Elon Musk's announcement comes after the president signed his signature bill into law on Friday, a move Mr Musk says will bankrupt the country.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:55:47 +0000Ayatollah makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war began
A video on state TV shows Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waving to a crowd at a religious ceremony in Tehran, his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began.
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 19:19:57 +0000'I felt that judgement': Male childcare workers now worry about their jobs
Male educators say they’re feeling isolated as the fallout from the latest childcare abuse allegations raises tensions in workplaces.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:57:58 +1000Pacific Islands vital in power struggle against China
They are neighbours, friends and in many cases family but now the Pacific Islands are being seen as vital in the struggle for power in our region.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:54:36 +1000Caddy in the clear over ump clash; Adelaide’s win might come at a cost; Surgery an option for Tiger young gun
Essendon forward Nate Caddy has avoided a fine for accidentally crashing into an umpire during Saturday’s match at Marvel Stadium, just days after the AFL warned clubs players would face harsher penalties for umpire contact.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:52:49 +1000Lodge's tackle hurts Smith
Matt Lodge's tackle leaves Brandon Smith struggling to play the ball.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:49:59 +1000Where the cheese was: The real story behind Australia’s foul-mouthed polymath
To reduce him to a catchcry – even one as immortal as “Where’s the cheese?” – would be like calling Michelangelo a ceiling painter.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:47:44 +1000Hunt for teens after man seriously hurt in hit and run
Authorities are on the hunt for a group of teens responsible for stealing two Mercedes, one of which was involved in a hit and run.
Canberra Times
Independent Australia
Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +1000 Systemic cruelty against First Nations children not confined to history
With states jostling to prove their tough-on-crime credentials by introducing racist laws, will the Yoorroock Justice Commission's recommendations spark urgent reform? read now...
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +1000 Photographer earns his stripes with zany zoo illusion
At a quick glance, one could mistake these curious zebras at Melbourne's Werribee Open Range Zoo for a four-eared natural wonder! read now...
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +1000 What to expect from emergency respite services
Emergencies don’t wait for the right time and when you’re caring for someone full-time, even a short disruption can turn into a crisis. read now...
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +1000 Pharmaceutical prices are health discrimination
COVID exposed how laws around medicine can prioritise profit over patients — is it time to rethink access to medicine as a human right? read now...
Sat, 05 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +1000 Australian CEO pay scandal averted by PR spin and media churnalism
While CEO salaries in Australia soar to $39.5m, the media normalises our country's economic inequality by calling it progress. read now...
Otago Daily Times
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:46:16 +0000Hawke’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 +0000State Highway 3 closed following ‘serious crash’ between Waitōtara and Waverley
Motorists are told to expect delays.
Wed, 25 Sep 2024 03:45:25 +0000One 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.
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 08:16:14 +0000Raglan dog-walker death: Driver’s aunty blames police for delayed response before fatal crash
Woman says the vehicles of interest never left the accident scene.
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:23:00 +0000Dog walker death: Video shows man walking on dark road before fatal hit
The man can be seen holding up traffic as he walks with his dog in the dark.
Sydney Morning Herald National News
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +1000Aged 35, I never expected to be diagnosed with bowel cancer
It has been almost a year since my world was turned upside down. It began with abdominal cramps – nothing too alarming at first. Eventually the pain became unbearable.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +1000‘We love you, Elwood’: Fans rejoice at return of stolen hospital cat
Elwood, the Epworth hospital’s much-loved cat was snatched by thieves, but found safe and well.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:57:58 +1000Pacific Islands vital in power struggle against China
They are neighbours, friends and in many cases family but now the Pacific Islands are being seen as vital in the struggle for power in our region.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:47:44 +1000Hunt for teens after man seriously hurt in hit and run
Authorities are on the hunt for a group of teens responsible for stealing two Mercedes, one of which was involved in a hit and run.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:45:25 +1000Woman mauled by big cat at Queensland zoo
A woman has had her arm ripped off in a shocking attack at a Queensland zoo.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 16:53:32 +1000Australia needs a new China strategy: America’s promised pivot to Asia is unlikely
The United States cannot disentangle itself from the Middle East – and that has big consequences for our defence planning.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 13:30:00 +1000My close encounter with our founding fathers exposed Trump, our foundering father
On Independence Day, we took an enlightening tour. And it shone a light on Trump’s America, whose people are at one another’s throats – a world where Trump and JD Vance excel.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:07:29 +1000Between broken tree limbs and muddied cabins, a father looks for his missing child
Michael McCown drove to the Texas Hill Country as soon as he heard about the flood. His little girl had been at Camp Mystic, among the youngest campers in the Bubble Inn cabin beside the river.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:56:15 +1000‘Thankful she was with her friends’: Eight-year-old girl among 15 children killed in Texas flood
Authorities were coming under growing scrutiny over whether the camps and residents in places long vulnerable to flooding received proper warning and whether enough preparations were made.
Sun, 06 Jul 2025 09:30:00 +1000Spurned by Netanyahu, Israeli hostage families turn to Trump
As the agony for the families of Israel’s hostages drags on, some now believe one man holds the key to achieving their freedom.
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.