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Sat, 17 May 2025 02:27:57 +0000
Former West Coast player Adam Selwood dies just months after twin brother's death
Former West Coast Eagles premiership player Adam Selwood dies just months after the death of his twin brother, former Brisbane Lions player Troy Selwood.  

Sat, 17 May 2025 02:15:26 +0000
Live: McRae breaks down during interview as AFL world mourns Adam Selwood
Collingwood maintains its recent dominance of the Adelaide Crows with a 10-point win, on an emotional day for the AFL community. Follow live.

Fri, 16 May 2025 19:00:00 +0000
Selling super tax changes will require steadfast advocacy from decades past
The reforms of the 80s and 90s, often sentimentalised by people who were not there, came about through a mixture of policy intelligence and political rat cunning.

Sat, 17 May 2025 06:26:12 +0000
Ukraine accuses Russia of deadly bus strike hours after peace talks
The bus, which was travelling towards Ukraine's north-eastern city of Sumy, was "targeted by the Russians", according to the local military administration.

Fri, 16 May 2025 23:20:15 +0000
Trump's Middle East tour showed the 'art of the deal' at its best and worst
Donald Trump's latest trip to the Middle East has revealed the US president's agenda for this often-troubled region.

Brisbane Times Headlines

Sat, 17 May 2025 18:59:36 +1000
Adam Selwood was a straight arrow, the ultimate team player and beloved family man
When the Eagles were dealing with a cultural problem involving drug use within the playing group in the period after the 2006 premiership, Selwood (who was only 22 when he played in that flag) was among those who led the club’s response and repair ...

Sat, 17 May 2025 18:58:18 +1000
AFL live: McRae’s heartfelt message for Selwoods after Pies’ wintry MCG victory; injury carnage hits superstars
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the AFL reaches the Saturday games of round 10, the first weekend of Sir Doug Nicholls rounds.

Sat, 17 May 2025 18:54:27 +1000
Joey whacks 'questionable' Roosters recruiting
Andrew Johns said the Roosters signing of Brandon Smith left him scratching his head, and suggested they should put their focus on their juniors.

Sat, 17 May 2025 18:41:43 +1000
NRL 2025 LIVE: Sea Eagles take the lead as Saab scores a double
It’s the last chance for players to impress Origin coaches Laurie Daley and Billy Slater as the Cowboys host the Sea Eagles before Cronulla take on Melbourne. Follow all the action.

Sat, 17 May 2025 18:40:22 +1000
Ten inmates escape from US jail through hole in cell wall
Ten men broke out of a New Orleans jail in an audacious escape by fleeing through a hole behind a toilet and scaling a wall.

Canberra Times

Independent Australia

Thu, 15 May 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Leying down the new order with Sussan: A Liberal Party fictional tale
A woman has been voted leader of the Liberal Party, but will Sussan Ley listen to voters and "modernise" the party, and is her appointment a breakthrough for women? read now...

Sat, 17 May 2025 12:00:00 +1000
Government focus on growth may not result in a fairer economy
Without broader structural reform, emphasis on productivity growth might be a misstep on the path to improving living standards. read now...

Sat, 17 May 2025 08:00:00 +1000
Greens hammered by legacy media spin on Gaza
Voters weren't sick of hearing about Gaza — legacy media journalists seem tired of talking about it. read now...

Fri, 16 May 2025 16:00:00 +1000
Degrees, debt and denial: The starter pack for modern adulthood
Interest rates, education fees and the cost of housing are among problems faced by the current generation who have it much tougher than ever before. read now...

Fri, 16 May 2025 16:00:00 +1000
Broken system, broken spirits: NSW public education in crisis
As public schools across NSW buckle under pressure, exhausted teachers are walking away, exposing a system in desperate need of reform. read now...

Otago Daily Times

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.

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 08:16:14 +0000
Raglan 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 +0000
Dog 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

Sat, 17 May 2025 19:00:43 +1000
Wealthy cash in on stamp-duty discount meant to help young home buyers
Buyers of luxury homes have saved up to $1.1 million through a state government tax break intended to spur construction of affordable apartments.

Sat, 17 May 2025 19:00:00 +1000
Suffering from decision fatigue? Why not take tips from a toddler and live life on repeat
Every day, my two-year-old son rewatches the same movie and then reads the same books before bed. In a world of endless choices, he has chosen to disregard decisions altogether.

Sat, 17 May 2025 18:40:22 +1000
Ten inmates escape from US jail through hole in cell wall
Ten men broke out of a New Orleans jail in an audacious escape by fleeing through a hole behind a toilet and scaling a wall.

Sat, 17 May 2025 18:35:28 +1000
Trump’s promised peace deals for Gaza, Ukraine fall short
US President Donald Trump has returned to the White house with investment pledges but his long-promised peace deals for Gaza and Ukraine have continued to fall short.

Sat, 17 May 2025 18:34:58 +1000
Albanese travelling to Rome for pope’s inauguration
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is among the world leaders gathering in Rome ahead of the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV.

Sydney Morning Herald World News

Sat, 17 May 2025 16:30:00 +1000
Former FBI director Comey questioned over social media ‘threat’ to Trump
The Secret Service has interrogated the former FBI chief after he posted an Instagram image that Donald Trump said he believed was calling for his assassination.

Sat, 17 May 2025 15:57:29 +1000
Penny Wong attacks ‘sham’ 13-year Russian prison sentence for Oscar Jenkins
The 33-year-old Australian was captured last year while serving in Ukraine’s military, sparking diplomatic tensions between Moscow and Canberra.

Sat, 17 May 2025 14:16:04 +1000
How will Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration unfold? The symbols and rituals to watch for
Receiving a new signet ring and visiting a tomb before the Mass starts are just some of the details of Leo XIV’s inauguration on Sunday.

Sat, 17 May 2025 11:28:43 +1000
Pop singer says she saw Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs repeatedly abuse former girlfriend
Dawn Richard tells the New York trial that she often witnessed the rap mogul beating and emotionally abusing his then-girlfriend.

Sat, 17 May 2025 10:57:02 +1000
Russia and Ukraine agree to prisoner swap in first direct talks since war, but ceasefire hopes stall
The first direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv have ended in a commitment to release 1000 prisoners soon, but no agreement on a temporary truce.

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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