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Sat, 02 Dec 2023 08:29:21 +0000
New AUKUS space facility being built in WA's remote north-west
A high-tech facility is being built on Western Australia's remote north-west coast as part of AUKUS efforts to improve "deep-space object tracking".

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 04:02:54 +0000
'This is moving fast': New AUKUS initiative with submarine-tracking AI announced
Australia will join the US and UK in testing a new way of tracking Chinese submarines using artificial intelligence. The announcement comes a fortnight after Australian naval divers were injured in an incident with a Chinese warship.

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 06:01:58 +0000
Queensland A-G defends premier against old guard calling for 'new model' leader
Former Labor Party ministers have told Annastacia Palaszczuk to go before next year's state election but Yvette D'Ath says that leadership speculation does not extend to the caucus. 

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 21:23:08 +0000
Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action was set to be a re-run of his trial, but some key evidence is being revealed
Brittany Higgins's allegation she was raped by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann in then-minister Linda Reynolds's office has had far-reaching consequences, and perhaps the most extraordinary part of the tale has been playing out in Fede...

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 02:15:06 +0000
In a US first, judge rules that presidents can be charged with crimes
A US judge rules Donald Trump is not immune from prosecution in his election interference case finding there is no legal basis for concluding that US presidents cannot face criminal charges once they are no longer in office.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 19:58:40 +1000
Hancock claims final's first wicket
The Heat's Nicola Hancock grabbed the first wicket of the WBBL grand final after bowling Strikers' opener Katie Mack.

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 19:48:41 +1000
Man fighting for life after falling head-first into Queensland sand hole
A man is fighting for life after falling into a hole and being buried by sand on the northern end of Bribie Island in Queensland.

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 19:48:30 +1000
Rafa locks in return
Rafael Nadal's 12-month tennis exile will end at the 2024 Brisbane International.

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 19:38:24 +1000
Understrength Matildas thrashed by Canada
It was a miserable outing for the Matildas in Canada after fielding an inexperienced line-up in the absence of Sam Kerr and a host of other stars.

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 19:18:26 +1000
Min Woo's back-to-back bid still alive
In light of worrying signs early, Min Woo Lee heads into the final round of the Australian Open with a share of the lead.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +1000
These are things that women go through: The Lehrmann trial
Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten has seen the alleged victim, Brittany Higgins, again subjected to relentless cross-examination and accusations.  read now...

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +1000
Ego is a dirty word after all
While many think the life of a musician is fun, fame and fortune, things haven't been stacking up for some big-name artists this week. read now...

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +1000
Eye for Australia: 9
A young Paul Kelly raises his guitar to the crowd after a street concert in Melbourne's CBD. read now...

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +1000
Pro-Palestine rally gives politicians fuel for anti-protest agenda
A protest against the families of Israeli hostages has been turned into a political stunt, providing our leaders with a reason to call for increased anti-protest laws. read now...

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +1000
American media turning 2024 Election into a farce
With the 2024 Presidential Election looming, the U.S. media is accountable for Joe Biden's dip in the polls and giving Donald Trump another shot at the Oval Office. read now...

Otago Daily Times

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:16:18 +0000
Auckland CBD homicide: Police issue arrest warrant for Tiari Boon-Harris, believed to be helping Dariush Talagi
Tiari Boon-Harris is believed to be helping the alleged shooter evade police.

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 02:09:19 +0000
Auckland CBD shooting: Video captures fatal shoot out between gunman and police
The incident resulted in three people being killed including the gunman.

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 22:10:24 +0000
Auckland CBD shooting: Two people killed, gunman who stormed Queen St building site also dead, at least six injured
Gunman was wearing electronic monitoring bracelet when he stormed building site.

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 01:46:01 +0000
Waikato SH2 lane closed following three-vehicle crash
Police say initial indications are that there have been minor injuries.

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:25:19 +0000
Auckland traffic: Lane blocked on Southern Motorway after two-car crash
Southern Motorway lanes northbound reopen after two-car crash.

Sydney Morning Herald National News

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 20:58:40 +1100
Hancock claims final's first wicket
The Heat's Nicola Hancock grabbed the first wicket of the WBBL grand final after bowling Strikers' opener Katie Mack.

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 20:48:41 +1100
Man fighting for life after falling head-first into Queensland sand hole
A man is fighting for life after falling into a hole and being buried by sand on the northern end of Bribie Island in Queensland.

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 20:04:13 +1100
Commuters threatened after brawl breaks out on Melbourne tram
Innocent commuters have been threatened after a brawl broke out on a tram in Melbourne.

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 19:54:20 +1100
Warning issued for new social media scam
A warning has been issued for a new scam on social media which peddles car detailing services to unsuspecting vehicle owners.

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 19:54:14 +1100
Travellers delayed at Adelaide Airport
Travellers have vented their frustrations after Virgin Australia flights were delayed at Adelaide Airport due to multiple factors.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 18:24:02 +1100
Fresh fighting erupts between Israel and Hamas
Fresh fighting has erupted between Israel and Hamas after the temporary ceasefire came to an end.

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 18:23:30 +1100
Second pillar of AUKUS alliance unveiled in the US
The second pillar of the AUKUS alliance has been unveiled in California.

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 18:04:27 +1100
World of photos, December 3, 2023
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 16:06:44 +1100
COP28: King Charles urges end to ‘frightening experiment’ in climate change
The King’s warning at the annual talks landed amid criticism in the UK of Rishi Sunak’s scaling back of domestic measures to meet net-zero targets.

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 15:17:09 +1100
I had to break the law for my daughter’s future, says Felicity Huffman
Speaking about the US university admissions scandal for the first time since she was sentenced, the Oscar-nominated actress said she felt breaking the law was her “only option”.

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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