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Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:46:32 +0000'The boomers are coming': Aged care minister leaves door open for levy for ageing Australia
The aged care minister leaves the door open for wealthy people to fund their own aged care, or imposing a levy on Australians to pay for rising costs, as baby boomers begin to enter the system.
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 08:18:05 +0000Dutton denies shadow ministers misrepresented federal court judges during Voice debate
Peter Dutton denies members of his party deliberately misrepresented the opinions of federal court judges during debate on the constitution alteration bill on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 01:44:34 +0000'Lowest household saving in 15 years': Australia’s economy grows by 'slower than expected' 0.2pc in March quarter
Australia's economy grew by 0.2 per cent in the March quarter, slower than economists were expecting, dragging the annual rate down to just 2.3 per cent.
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:33:20 +0000Miners to receive compensation after department's eight-year blunder leaves them without jobs
The government will pay refunds to opal miners who have been stripped of their licences due to an administrative error.
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:08:50 +0000Disgraced MP Milton Orkopoulos bashed in prison, treated for multiple injuries
The former NSW Labor minister and convicted paedophile is being treated for multiple injuries after the incident on Tuesday afternoon.
Brisbane Times Headlines
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 19:01:01 +1000Explosive showdown as Prince Harry give evidence
Prince Harry has accused some of the UK's tabloid journalists of having blood on their hands during an explosive courtroom showdown.
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:55:24 +1000Police bust Wollongong cocaine ring
A police squad has smashed a cocaine ring allegedly involving prominent small business owners and Bandidos bikie associates in Wollongong.
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:53:20 +1000Saints lose Owens, Hickey back for Swans: AFL round 13 teams and expert tips
All the ins and outs for round 13 and the expert tips for a big weekend of football.
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:49:54 +1000Elderly woman stabbed in Geelong
An elderly woman is recovering in hospital after being stabbed while she was walking home in Geelong.
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:49:31 +1000Cars stolen in wild crime spree in Melbourne
Cars have been stolen in a wild crime spree across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Canberra Times
Independent Australia
Tue, 06 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +1000 'Truth' makes comeback in Roberts-Smith and Lehrmann trial twists
The outcomes of two major legal cases have revealed dark truths about both our justice system and a celebrated war hero. read now...
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +1000 Why the housing crisis is here to stay
An economic strategy that emphasises increased public housing is urgently needed to remedy the worsening housing crisis. read now...
Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +1000 My part in Elon Musk’s horrifying and tragic Everest catastrophe (Chapter One)
Infiltrating Elon Musk’s Everest caravanserai was not the most difficult assignment I had confronted, even back in those early days, writes Dave Donovan. read now...
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +1000 Demand for change to regional mobile policy growing
The Government is facing increasing calls for change to regional mobile policy and risks winding up with billions in wasted infrastructure investment. read now...
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +1000 Low Earth Orbit satellites to shake up telecoms market
The Government is taking steps towards investing in increased satellite connectivity to upgrade service to remote areas. read now...
Otago Daily Times
Fri, 02 Jun 2023 23:38:55 +0000Three people survive chopper crash landing near Glenorchy after engine failure, mayday call
The helicopter pilot issued a mayday call this morning after the engine failed.
Thu, 04 May 2023 02:58:27 +0000Daniel Huata named as fake-cop accused after alleged Auckland student flat break-in
The man allegedly threatened students in their home while wearing a fake police uniform.
Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:58:00 +0000Hamburg church mass shootings: At least seven dead, several others wounded in German city
Several people have also been wounded in the mass shooting.
Tue, 24 Jan 2023 23:39:24 +0000TVNZ Breakfast hosts shooting Trump doll sparks outrage, network apologises
The stunt was condemned by viewers questioning whether the mock shooting was appropriate.
Sun, 22 Jan 2023 16:48:40 +0000One person taken to hospital in critical condition after being hit by car in Whanganui
Fire and Emergency NZ received reports a pedestrian was hit by a car near Countdown
Sydney Morning Herald National News
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:55:24 +1000Police bust Wollongong cocaine ring
A police squad has smashed a cocaine ring allegedly involving prominent small business owners and Bandidos bikie associates in Wollongong.
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:49:54 +1000Elderly woman stabbed in Geelong
An elderly woman is recovering in hospital after being stabbed while she was walking home in Geelong.
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:49:31 +1000Cars stolen in wild crime spree in Melbourne
Cars have been stolen in a wild crime spree across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:49:25 +1000RBA's rate hike leaves Australians worried about future
The RBA's decision has left many Australians wondering how much more financial pain they'll have to endure before interest rates peak.
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:35:43 +1000As it happened: RBA lifts interest rates to 11-year high; BOM issues warning for El Nino event this year
The RBA lifts interest rates to 11-year-high, the Bureau of Meteorology warns Australia is likely to face El Nino event and the Voice debate continues.
Sydney Morning Herald World News
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 19:01:01 +1000Explosive showdown as Prince Harry give evidence
Prince Harry has accused some of the UK's tabloid journalists of having blood on their hands during an explosive courtroom showdown.
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:49:18 +1000Pope hospitalised for surgery
Pope Francis has gone to hospital for surgery on his intestine, two years after he had 33 centimetres of his colon removed because of an inflammation and narrowing of the large intestine.
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:19:25 +1000Bodies of eight call centre workers found in bags after they tried to quit their job
The workers were reported missing in late May and were all employed by a call centre was operated by a violent drug cartel that targeted Americans in a real estate scam.
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:46:16 +1000Gallery: The best photos from around the world
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:08:37 +1000‘Shhh’: Ukraine has quietly begun its fightback against Russia
It’s believed Ukraine’s long-awaited counteroffensive against Russia has begun, with the release of a glossy new ad campaign.
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.