13 October 2026
Voters cool on Hanson as Albanese wears the blame for cost of living WAtoday
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13 October 2026
Violence and sexual violence against children have increased sharply across Australia, research by the University of Sydney finds.
13 October 2026
An investigation has been launched after a man died shortly after his family drove him to the Royal Hobart Hospital because no ambulances were available.
13 October 2026
Aged care residents face paying thousands of dollars a year for everything from a TV in their room to a cooked breakfast or a musical performance under new fees.
13 October 2026
SINGAPORE, 14 October 2026 – Splash Maritime Group has officially launched Splash Cruise, a new international news platform dedicated to the business of cruise shipping, bringing the editorial approach that has made Splash a leading independent voice in maritime journalism to the global cruise industry. Available at splashcruise. com, the new publication delivers daily news, exclusive interviews, …
13 October 2026
In a letter, Cornell's president apologized for what happened to the student who alleges she was raped by several men at a fraternity house in 2024 and promised 'meaningful action.' (Image credit: Jeongyoon Han for NPR)
13 October 2026
Locals and preservationists have long opposed Trump's plan to redevelop a municipal D. C. golf course. That legal fight escalated after the government cleared hundreds of trees on short notice. (Image credit: Tyrone Turner/WAMU for NPR)
13 October 2026
Six Democratic and six Republican senators wrote a letter calling on President Trump to withdraw from his recent deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Image credit: Win McNamee)
