<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[General News - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest General News news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-au</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:25:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Wong says she believes activists who say they were sexually assaulted in Israeli custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foreign Minister Penny Wong has told a parliamentary hearing she believes the allegations of Australian activists, who say they were sexually assaulted while detained by Israeli forces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/wong-says-she-believes-activists-who-say-they-were-sexually-assaulted-in-israeli-custody/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/wong-says-she-believes-activists-who-say-they-were-sexually-assaulted-in-israeli-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dangerfield dominates first half as bump lands Cat star in hot water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong's captain winds back the clock against his old side as players from both sides struggle to execute in nightmare conditions. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dangerfield-dominates-first-half-as-bump-lands-cat-star-in-hot-water/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dangerfield-dominates-first-half-as-bump-lands-cat-star-in-hot-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Crows stunned by Cats comeback as dangerous push lands Walker in strife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geelong claws out of a 20-point deficit in the third quarter as Taylor Walker finds himself in hot water over a mid-air push. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-stunned-by-cats-comeback-as-dangerous-push-lands-walker-in-strife/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-stunned-by-cats-comeback-as-dangerous-push-lands-walker-in-strife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Crows outlast Cats in thriller amid debutant's heroics after head-clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide claims a one-point win over Geelong as Hugo Hall-Kahan lays a huge tackle after being flattened due to a head clash earlier in the final term. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-outlast-cats-in-thriller-amid-debutants-heroics-after-head-clash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-outlast-cats-in-thriller-amid-debutants-heroics-after-head-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Crows hold Cats at bay to start final term as push lands Walker in strife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide kicks the first few goals to start the final quarter as Taylor Walker finds himself in hot water over a mid-air push. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-hold-cats-at-bay-to-start-final-term-as-push-lands-walker-in-strife/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-hold-cats-at-bay-to-start-final-term-as-push-lands-walker-in-strife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Crows, Cats look to rebound at Adelaide Oval in Round 13 opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crows and Cats look to bounce back from losses and hold on to spots in the top eight and top four respectively when they meet in Adelaide. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-cats-look-to-rebound-at-adelaide-oval-in-round-13-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-cats-look-to-rebound-at-adelaide-oval-in-round-13-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Cats stars miss sitters early as rain causes nightmare conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crows and Cats look to bounce back from losses and hold on to spots in the top eight and top four respectively when they meet in Adelaide. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-cats-stars-miss-sitters-early-as-rain-causes-nightmare-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-cats-stars-miss-sitters-early-as-rain-causes-nightmare-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dawson inspires injury-hit Crows to thrilling one-point win over Cats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide claims a one-point win over Geelong as captain Jordan Dawson stands up tall with three goals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/dawson-inspires-injury-hit-crows-to-thrilling-one-point-win-over-cats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/dawson-inspires-injury-hit-crows-to-thrilling-one-point-win-over-cats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Souths stung by 'sticky spray' ruling as Manly continue Foran resurgence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manly Sea Eagles have provisionally moved into the NRL top four with a 28-14 win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Brookvale Oval.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/souths-stung-by-sticky-spray-ruling-as-manly-continue-foran-resurgence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/souths-stung-by-sticky-spray-ruling-as-manly-continue-foran-resurgence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Souths stung by controversial call as Manly win comes at a cost]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manly Sea Eagles have provisionally moved into the NRL top four with a 28-14 win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Brookvale Oval. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/souths-stung-by-controversial-call-as-manly-win-comes-at-a-cost/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/souths-stung-by-controversial-call-as-manly-win-comes-at-a-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Souths stun by controversial call as Manly win comes at a cost]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manly Sea Eagles have provisionally moved into the NRL top four with a 28-14 win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Brookvale Oval. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/souths-stun-by-controversial-call-as-manly-win-comes-at-a-cost/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/souths-stun-by-controversial-call-as-manly-win-comes-at-a-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Surgery forces Maroons star out for rest of State of Origin series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brisbane Broncos star Pat Carrigan will spend approximately six weeks on the sidelines after the club revealed he requires surgery to repair a syndesmosis injury. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-surgery-forces-maroons-star-out-for-rest-of-state-of-origin-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-surgery-forces-maroons-star-out-for-rest-of-state-of-origin-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Sea Eagles overcome early sin bin to lead Rabbitohs at Brookvale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs meet in a top eight clash at Brookvale Oval, days after Kieran Foran's ascension to full-time Manly coach. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-sea-eagles-overcome-early-sin-bin-to-lead-rabbitohs-at-brookvale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-sea-eagles-overcome-early-sin-bin-to-lead-rabbitohs-at-brookvale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Manly leads after scoring off apparent knock-on against Souths]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs meet in a top eight clash at Brookvale Oval, days after Kieran Foran's ascension to full-time Manly coach. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-manly-leads-after-scoring-off-apparent-knock-on-against-souths/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-manly-leads-after-scoring-off-apparent-knock-on-against-souths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Manly beat Souths after apparent knock-on leads to second half try]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Manly Sea Eagles have provisionally moved into the NRL top four with a 28-14 win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Brookvale Oval. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-manly-beat-souths-after-apparent-knock-on-leads-to-second-half-try/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-manly-beat-souths-after-apparent-knock-on-leads-to-second-half-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Foran leads Manly as full-time coach against Souths]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs meet in a top eight clash at Brookvale Oval, days after Kieran Foran's ascension to full-time Manly coach. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-foran-leads-manly-as-full-time-coach-against-souths/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-foran-leads-manly-as-full-time-coach-against-souths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian arrested for alleged cannabis vape liquid in Indonesia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman reportedly told officers she used the cannabis liquid to treat knee pain and depression, but authorities say she faces up to 20 years in jail and a hefty fine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australian-arrested-for-alleged-cannabis-vape-liquid-in-indonesia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australian-arrested-for-alleged-cannabis-vape-liquid-in-indonesia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RBA not concerned about stagflation or wage-price spiral]]></title><description><![CDATA[RBA governor Michele Bullock says she is not concerned about stagflation or a wage-price spiral]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/rba-not-concerned-about-stagflation-or-wage-price-spiral/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/rba-not-concerned-about-stagflation-or-wage-price-spiral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I hated it': Former MAFS bride says she felt pressure to be intimate on the show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Married At First Sight UK has become the centre of rape allegations. Now former MAFS Australia contestants and producers are speaking out about being coerced into intimacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/i-hated-it-former-mafs-bride-says-she-felt-pressure-to-be-intimate-on-the-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/i-hated-it-former-mafs-bride-says-she-felt-pressure-to-be-intimate-on-the-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate estimates gets sweary, Albanese government under pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week the Albanese government was under pressure on multiple fronts, Senate Estimates got a little sweary and Tony Abbott said he hadn't taken a "vow of silence".&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/senate-estimates-gets-sweary-albanese-government-under-pressure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/senate-estimates-gets-sweary-albanese-government-under-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who gets a public holiday on Monday?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many Australians are about to have a long weekend thanks to the King's Birthday public holiday on Monday. But not everyone will have the day off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/who-gets-a-public-holiday-on-monday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/who-gets-a-public-holiday-on-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Australia's bid to remove hate listing dismissed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The High Court has dismissed an application by the group White Australia which had hoped to lift its listing as a hate group ahead of a formal High Court hearing later in the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/white-australias-bid-to-remove-hate-listing-dismissed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/white-australias-bid-to-remove-hate-listing-dismissed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking: White Australia's bid to remove hate listing dismissed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The High Court has dismissed an application by the group White Australia which had hoped to lift its listing as a hate group ahead of a formal High Court hearing later in the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-white-australias-bid-to-remove-hate-listing-dismissed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-white-australias-bid-to-remove-hate-listing-dismissed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister grilled over human involvement in aged care assessments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aged Care Minister Sam Rae has strongly defended an assessment tool for at-home funding support after ordering it's urgent review.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/minister-grilled-over-human-involvement-in-aged-care-assessments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/minister-grilled-over-human-involvement-in-aged-care-assessments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aged care assessments under review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aged Care Minister Sam Rae has strongly defended an assessment tool for at-home funding support after ordering it's urgent review.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aged-care-assessments-under-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aged-care-assessments-under-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pat Cummins hoping to stay fit for 'unprecedented' 21-Test stretch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian men's captain Pat Cummins says his body is feeling "awesome" ahead of a hectic 12-month stretch of Test cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/pat-cummins-hoping-to-stay-fit-for-unprecedented-21-test-stretch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/pat-cummins-hoping-to-stay-fit-for-unprecedented-21-test-stretch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cummins hoping to stay fit for 'unprecedented' 21-Test stretch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian men's captain Pat Cummins says his body is feeling "awesome" ahead of a hectic 12-month stretch of Test cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/cummins-hoping-to-stay-fit-for-unprecedented-21-test-stretch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/cummins-hoping-to-stay-fit-for-unprecedented-21-test-stretch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta hits out at Labor's plan to make tech giants pay for news]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech giant Meta criticises the Australian government's plan to make social media companies pay for news, calling it a "grossly unfair" and "discriminatory tax".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/meta-hits-out-at-labors-plan-to-make-tech-giants-pay-for-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/meta-hits-out-at-labors-plan-to-make-tech-giants-pay-for-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASIO warns Chinese spies using LinkedIn to pry information from applicants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia and its partners in the Five Eyes intelligence alliance warn that Chinese spies are using job platforms to post fake ads to lure recruits with access to sensitive information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/asio-warns-chinese-spies-using-linkedin-to-pry-information-from-applicants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/asio-warns-chinese-spies-using-linkedin-to-pry-information-from-applicants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The US's slavery finding against Australia should come as no surprise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump had been using tariffs to increase his power over other countries until America's Supreme Court stepped in. He was never going to cede that power easily.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-uss-slavery-finding-against-australia-should-come-as-no-surprise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-uss-slavery-finding-against-australia-should-come-as-no-surprise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP uses parliament to reveal threats to NZYQ deportees in Nauru]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cohort of refugees deported to Nauru by the federal government have faced threats of violence and verbal abuse, independent MP Andrew Wilkie has revealed under parliamentary privilege.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/mp-uses-parliament-to-reveal-threats-to-nzyq-deportees-in-nauru/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/mp-uses-parliament-to-reveal-threats-to-nzyq-deportees-in-nauru/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM says Australia has 'ideological disagreement' with US after it reveals anti-slavery tariff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The planned new tariff is to be slapped on dozens of countries that have allegedly failed to take action to prevent slavery and forced labour.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/pm-says-australia-has-ideological-disagreement-with-us-after-it-reveals-anti-slavery-tariff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/pm-says-australia-has-ideological-disagreement-with-us-after-it-reveals-anti-slavery-tariff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foster questions 'chilling' silence from World Cup players on human rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Human rights advocate and former Socceroos captain Craig Foster says he is concerned by the lack of players speaking out about the United States' human rights record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/foster-questions-chilling-silence-from-world-cup-players-on-human-rights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/foster-questions-chilling-silence-from-world-cup-players-on-human-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craig Foster questions 'chilling' silence from World Cup players on human rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Human rights advocate and former Socceroos captain Craig Foster says he is concerned by the lack of players speaking out about the United States' human rights record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/craig-foster-questions-chilling-silence-from-world-cup-players-on-human-rights/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/craig-foster-questions-chilling-silence-from-world-cup-players-on-human-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A huge gamble': How design shows choose their projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[A planned 12-month build that's still underway three years later is the running joke of design shows. But what happens when you're a TV producer trying to make a series of it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/a-huge-gamble-how-design-shows-choose-their-projects/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/a-huge-gamble-how-design-shows-choose-their-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX to fall, SpaceX eyes mega IPO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ASX is set to fall after Wall Street slipped overnight as hopes for a swift end to the war in Iran faded again. Follow the latest on our live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-to-fall-spacex-eyes-mega-ipo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-to-fall-spacex-eyes-mega-ipo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Trade minister meets with US counterpart over proposed 12.5pc tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don Farrell has met with his US counterpart after the US proposed imposing a 12.5 per cent tariff on Australian exports. Follow live.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-trade-minister-meets-with-us-counterpart-over-proposed-125pc-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-trade-minister-meets-with-us-counterpart-over-proposed-125pc-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: 'Ideological disagreement' between Australia and US on tariffs, PM says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Albanese says an "ideological disagreement" exists between Australia and the United States on tariffs, after Washington proposed slapping a 12.5 per cent tariff on Australian imports. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-ideological-disagreement-between-australia-and-us-on-tariffs-pm-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-ideological-disagreement-between-australia-and-us-on-tariffs-pm-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The NBA's new face is here and he is unlike anything we've ever seen]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of searching, the NBA finally has its new face in Victor Wembanyama, and he is about to grace the league's biggest stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-nbas-new-face-is-here-and-he-is-unlike-anything-weve-ever-seen/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-nbas-new-face-is-here-and-he-is-unlike-anything-weve-ever-seen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussies embracing 'the stress' as they chase rugby sevens world title]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unbeaten tournament victory in Spain gives Australia a chance of claiming the men's World Championship, with the title to be decided in this weekend's final round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aussies-embracing-the-stress-as-they-chase-rugby-sevens-world-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aussies-embracing-the-stress-as-they-chase-rugby-sevens-world-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussies embracing 'the stress' as they chase rugby 7s world title]]></title><description><![CDATA[An unbeaten tournament victory in Spain gives Australia a chance of claiming the men's World Championship, which will come down to this weekend's final round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aussies-embracing-the-stress-as-they-chase-rugby-7s-world-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aussies-embracing-the-stress-as-they-chase-rugby-7s-world-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia's economic slowdown is just beginning, the experts warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The economy grew just 0.3 per cent in the first quarter, gross domestic product per capita went backwards, and interest rate rises and cost-of-living pressures are weighing on households.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australias-economic-slowdown-is-just-beginning-the-experts-warn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australias-economic-slowdown-is-just-beginning-the-experts-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia's economic slowdown is just beginning, experts warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The economy grew just 0.3 per cent in the first quarter, gross domestic product per capita went backwards, and interest rate rises and cost-of-living pressures are weighing on households.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australias-economic-slowdown-is-just-beginning-experts-warn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australias-economic-slowdown-is-just-beginning-experts-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australians have a lot in common with the Pope when it comes to AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most Australians appear to distrust and dislike artificial intelligence despite using technology more than people in other countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australians-have-a-lot-in-common-with-the-pope-when-it-comes-to-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australians-have-a-lot-in-common-with-the-pope-when-it-comes-to-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia joins exclusive club granting access to advanced AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh access to AI deemed too dangerous for public release has ramped up pressure on the government to respond to possible risks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-joins-exclusive-club-granting-access-to-advanced-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-joins-exclusive-club-granting-access-to-advanced-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life-saving breast cancer and endometriosis drug to be discontinued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients have been left frustrated and scared after learning that a life-saving breast cancer and endometriosis drug is to be pulled from shelves in Australia and some other countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/life-saving-breast-cancer-and-endometriosis-drug-to-be-discontinued/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/life-saving-breast-cancer-and-endometriosis-drug-to-be-discontinued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Sean Baker went from high school AV guy to Oscar-winning director]]></title><description><![CDATA[From his humble beginnings to winning a bevy of big awards, including four Oscars, the filmmaker has forged a successful career by staying true to his guiding principles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-sean-baker-went-from-high-school-av-guy-to-oscar-winning-director/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-sean-baker-went-from-high-school-av-guy-to-oscar-winning-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US-Australia talks on AUKUS changes have been underway for 18 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[The changes announced over the weekend will see Australia buy three second-hand submarines, rather than two second-hand and one new.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/us-australia-talks-on-aukus-changes-have-been-underway-for-18-months/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/us-australia-talks-on-aukus-changes-have-been-underway-for-18-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI slows hiring in some roles, but demand grows for human skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new economic report by consultancy firm Deloitte says the AI "winners" will be organisations that combine human and machine strengths, with recruiters saying human judgement will still be key.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ai-slows-hiring-in-some-roles-but-demand-grows-for-human-skills/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ai-slows-hiring-in-some-roles-but-demand-grows-for-human-skills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia faces proposed 12.5pc US tariff over forced labour crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia could be hit with a new US tariff after the Trump administration accused dozens of countries of failing to crack down on goods made with forced labour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-faces-proposed-125pc-us-tariff-over-forced-labour-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-faces-proposed-125pc-us-tariff-over-forced-labour-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under fire CEO defends Alice Springs camp 'squalor' after Kumanjayi Little Baby death]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby, the state of Alice Springs's town camps shocked the nation. Now, the man in charge of servicing them is speaking out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/under-fire-ceo-defends-alice-springs-camp-squalor-after-kumanjayi-little-baby-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/under-fire-ceo-defends-alice-springs-camp-squalor-after-kumanjayi-little-baby-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Logic becomes clearer': New EV sales record part of trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The monthly sales record comes as nearly half of all new vehicles sold last month were either an EV, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/logic-becomes-clearer-new-ev-sales-record-part-of-trend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/logic-becomes-clearer-new-ev-sales-record-part-of-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electric vehicle sales in Australia hit new high in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[The monthly sales record comes as nearly half of all new vehicles sold last month were either an EV, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/electric-vehicle-sales-in-australia-hit-new-high-in-may/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/electric-vehicle-sales-in-australia-hit-new-high-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How one optimal AUKUS submarine pathway became two]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scrutiny of AUKUS's delivery reveals two "optimal pathways" for Australia's submarines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-one-optimal-aukus-submarine-pathway-became-two/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-one-optimal-aukus-submarine-pathway-became-two/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABS estimates 80pc of tobacco consumed in Australia last year was illegally sourced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The experimental estimates are based on "nicotine metabolite concentrations" detected in wastewater samples, combined with data showing a collapse in spending on legal cigarettes and vapes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/abs-estimates-80pc-of-tobacco-consumed-in-australia-last-year-was-illegally-sourced/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/abs-estimates-80pc-of-tobacco-consumed-in-australia-last-year-was-illegally-sourced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Pocock leaves door open to forming party of independents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The independent senator says Australians are frustrated with a political system that "does not work for them".&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/david-pocock-leaves-door-open-to-forming-party-of-independents/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/david-pocock-leaves-door-open-to-forming-party-of-independents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auction clearance rates drop, but experts say its good news for first home buyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Negative sentiment around the property sector has started to make its way into the marketplace since the federal budget, but real estate experts say it may prove to be good news for first-home buyers.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/auction-clearance-rates-drop-but-experts-say-its-good-news-for-first-home-buyers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/auction-clearance-rates-drop-but-experts-say-its-good-news-for-first-home-buyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vingegaard takes control of Giro as Aussie Hindley makes move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giro d'Italia favourite Jonas Vingegaard has taken the leader's pink jersey with his third stage win of the race while Australia's former champ Jai Hindley made a significant move towards the podium in Pila.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/vingegaard-takes-control-of-giro-as-aussie-hindley-makes-move/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/vingegaard-takes-control-of-giro-as-aussie-hindley-makes-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Socceroos duo's Premier League dream dashed as Hull beat Middlesbrough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesbrough's two Socceroos, Riley McGree and Sammy Silvera, have been left shattered after all the drama surrounding the Championship play-offs ended with a deflating, last-gasp 1-0 defeat to Premier League-bound Hull City at Wembley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/socceroos-duos-premier-league-dream-dashed-as-hull-beat-middlesbrough/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/socceroos-duos-premier-league-dream-dashed-as-hull-beat-middlesbrough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labor's tax defence is backfiring with young voters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labor is banking on younger generations, who are overwhelmingly wage earners, being more interested in owning their own home than pocketing higher profits on a lucky crypto trade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/labors-tax-defence-is-backfiring-with-young-voters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/labors-tax-defence-is-backfiring-with-young-voters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rachel Ward gave up glamour for cows and a not-so-simple country life]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the country wind in her grey hair, cow dung on her boots and not a skerrick of make-up, former actor Rachel Ward has found her place, sharing her passion for regenerative farming. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/rachel-ward-gave-up-glamour-for-cows-and-a-not-so-simple-country-life/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/rachel-ward-gave-up-glamour-for-cows-and-a-not-so-simple-country-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former actor Rachel Ward became a farmhand at 65 and found her purpose]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the country wind in her grey hair, cow dung on her boots and not a skerrick of make-up, former actor Rachel Ward has found her place, sharing her passion for regenerative farming. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/former-actor-rachel-ward-became-a-farmhand-at-65-and-found-her-purpose/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/former-actor-rachel-ward-became-a-farmhand-at-65-and-found-her-purpose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The scale of the mouse plague is hard to fathom. Here's a visualisation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mouse plague is invading farms and homes in southern and Western Australia. But what does that really look like?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-scale-of-the-mouse-plague-is-hard-to-fathom-heres-a-visualisation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-scale-of-the-mouse-plague-is-hard-to-fathom-heres-a-visualisation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten mice in your bedroom: Visualising the scale of the mouse plague]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mouse plague is invading farms and homes in southern and Western Australia. But what does that really look like?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ten-mice-in-your-bedroom-visualising-the-scale-of-the-mouse-plague/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ten-mice-in-your-bedroom-visualising-the-scale-of-the-mouse-plague/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economists welcome budget and reply, even if they don't like every policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five leading economists weigh in on the budget and reply debate, embracing many of the ideas raised while also arguing that "bigger tax reform is needed."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/economists-welcome-budget-and-reply-even-if-they-dont-like-every-policy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/economists-welcome-budget-and-reply-even-if-they-dont-like-every-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie-Lee Price thinks fake tan could solve a lot of netball's problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frustrated at netball's stagnation, this is what Jamie-Lee Price wants to see happen to keep her sport moving with the times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/jamie-lee-price-thinks-fake-tan-could-solve-a-lot-of-netballs-problems/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/jamie-lee-price-thinks-fake-tan-could-solve-a-lot-of-netballs-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auckland makes A-League history with grand-final triumph over Sydney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auckland has become the first side from New Zealand to win an A-League Men championship after downing competition heavyweight Sydney 1-0 in a cagey season decider.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/auckland-makes-a-league-history-with-grand-final-triumph-over-sydney/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/auckland-makes-a-league-history-with-grand-final-triumph-over-sydney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM defends negative gearing, capital gains tax changes at Labor conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister became emotional at one point as he spoke at a Labor conference in Melbourne to defend the budget changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/pm-defends-negative-gearing-capital-gains-tax-changes-at-labor-conference/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/pm-defends-negative-gearing-capital-gains-tax-changes-at-labor-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Nation set to become federal opposition, poll predicts]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Nation would win dozens of seats if a federal election was held today, according to a major opinion poll.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/one-nation-set-to-become-federal-opposition-poll-predicts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/one-nation-set-to-become-federal-opposition-poll-predicts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Nation set to become federal opposition, poll forecasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Nation would win dozens of seats if a federal election was held today, according to a major opinion poll.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/one-nation-set-to-become-federal-opposition-poll-forecasts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/one-nation-set-to-become-federal-opposition-poll-forecasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Warriors piling more pain on still-winless Dragons]]></title><description><![CDATA[St George Illawarra are 0-9 to begin the 2026 season and the desperate Dragons will be after a miracle when they take on the high-flying Warriors. 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Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-more-boos-at-home-for-winless-dragons-after-another-loss-to-warriors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-more-boos-at-home-for-winless-dragons-after-another-loss-to-warriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dragons looking for relief from worst start to a season in NRL history]]></title><description><![CDATA[St George Illawarra are 0-9 to begin the 2026 season and the desperate Dragons will be after a miracle when they take on the high-flying Warriors. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dragons-looking-for-relief-from-worst-start-to-a-season-in-nrl-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dragons-looking-for-relief-from-worst-start-to-a-season-in-nrl-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why there's more talk of an AUKUS 'plan B']]></title><description><![CDATA[Defence industry experts argue Australia should consider how to prevent a naval "capability gap" &mdash; or risk being left exposed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-theres-more-talk-of-an-aukus-plan-b/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-theres-more-talk-of-an-aukus-plan-b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entrepreneur says the rich should stop complaining about tax changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Start-up founders say the federal government's CGT changes may see investment in new businesses go offshore. But Airtree Ventures co-founder Daniel Petre is warning against a scare campaign.<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/entrepreneur-says-the-rich-should-stop-complaining-about-tax-changes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/entrepreneur-says-the-rich-should-stop-complaining-about-tax-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These aren't ants but shipping containers escaping on a massive breakaway iceberg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details of how the shipping containers ended up on a giant iceberg have been revealed in one of the more unusual reports tabled at the annual meeting of Antarctic Treaty nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/these-arent-ants-but-shipping-containers-escaping-on-a-massive-breakaway-iceberg/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/these-arent-ants-but-shipping-containers-escaping-on-a-massive-breakaway-iceberg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant iceberg with shipping containers spotted off Antarctica]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details of how the shipping containers ended up on a giant iceberg have been revealed in one of the more unusual reports tabled at the annual meeting of Antarctic Treaty nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/giant-iceberg-with-shipping-containers-spotted-off-antarctica/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 00:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/giant-iceberg-with-shipping-containers-spotted-off-antarctica/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pendlebury's greatest role on the path to record was restoring the Pies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury's record-breaking career has spanned almost five separate Collingwood eras, with each one helping put the club back near the top of the AFL's pecking order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/pendleburys-greatest-role-on-the-path-to-record-was-restoring-the-pies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/pendleburys-greatest-role-on-the-path-to-record-was-restoring-the-pies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine charts that reveal who pays more under Labor's tax changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labor's capital gains tax changes have set off a firestorm of debate about the implications for small businesses, start-ups, share owners and plenty more. Here's who will really pay more.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/nine-charts-that-reveal-who-pays-more-under-labors-tax-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/nine-charts-that-reveal-who-pays-more-under-labors-tax-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Confused about Labor's tax changes? Here's what they really mean]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labor's capital gains tax changes have set off a firestorm of debate about the implications for small businesses, start-ups, share owners and plenty more. Here's who will really pay more.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/confused-about-labors-tax-changes-heres-what-they-really-mean/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/confused-about-labors-tax-changes-heres-what-they-really-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The budget's central weakness was revealed this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[As debate over the federal government's budget tax hit on wealth and assets continues to reverberate, one can't help but wonder how it's going down among the gen Zs and millennials it's designed to impress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-budgets-central-weakness-was-revealed-this-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-budgets-central-weakness-was-revealed-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israel undermines support as it focuses on optics over actions]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wake of an outcry over its treatment of detained activists, Israel has focused on messaging as its actions undermine its support from the international community.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/israel-undermines-support-as-it-focuses-on-optics-over-actions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/israel-undermines-support-as-it-focuses-on-optics-over-actions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do the kids reckon this budget created any winners?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As debate over the federal government's budget tax hit on wealth and assets continues to reverberate, one can't help but wonder how it's going down among the gen Zs and millennials it's designed to impress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/do-the-kids-reckon-this-budget-created-any-winners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/do-the-kids-reckon-this-budget-created-any-winners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At a crossroad, Suzie Miller took the risky path, away from a safe job]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2009, Suzie Miller had a choice between becoming a magistrate in Australia or a residency at the National Theatre in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/at-a-crossroad-suzie-miller-took-the-risky-path-away-from-a-safe-job/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/at-a-crossroad-suzie-miller-took-the-risky-path-away-from-a-safe-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new battleground has started for Israel, where words trump actions]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wake of an outcry over its treatment of detained activists, Israel has focused on messaging as its actions undermine its support from the international community.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/a-new-battleground-has-started-for-israel-where-words-trump-actions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/a-new-battleground-has-started-for-israel-where-words-trump-actions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctors reveal complex, multi-country mission to help conjoined twins]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team of doctors involved in the separation of conjoined Papua New Guinean twins Sawong and Tom have spoken for the first time about the rare and complex case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/doctors-reveal-complex-multi-country-mission-to-help-conjoined-twins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/doctors-reveal-complex-multi-country-mission-to-help-conjoined-twins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Live-streamed genocide': Palestinian poet writes from Gaza's frontline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The month he turned 30, Mosab Abu Toha was blindfolded, beaten and detained by the Israel Defense Forces. The essay he wrote about it won a Pulitzer Prize.<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-streamed-genocide-palestinian-poet-writes-from-gazas-frontline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-streamed-genocide-palestinian-poet-writes-from-gazas-frontline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax changes 'threaten to chill' record federal green energy support]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the federal government races towards its 2030 renewable energy goal, investors warn capital gains taxes changes risk upending the entire effort.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/tax-changes-threaten-to-chill-record-federal-green-energy-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/tax-changes-threaten-to-chill-record-federal-green-energy-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labor leaves door open to an additional trust tax exemption]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has left the door open to further changes after coming under pressure for including future discretionary testamentary trusts in a new tax announced in the budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/labor-leaves-door-open-to-an-additional-trust-tax-exemption/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/labor-leaves-door-open-to-an-additional-trust-tax-exemption/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm 'steamrolled' as the Bulldogs coach slams 'outside noise' after snapping horror losing streak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Burton has inspired inspired the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs to a 30-20 come-from-behind victory against the Melbourne Storm, snapping their five-game losing streak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/storm-steamrolled-as-the-bulldogs-coach-slams-outside-noise-after-snapping-horror-losing-streak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/storm-steamrolled-as-the-bulldogs-coach-slams-outside-noise-after-snapping-horror-losing-streak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: The Bulldogs snap horror losing streak to come from behind to beat the Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Burton has inspired inspired the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs to a 30-20 come-from-behind victory against the Melbourne Storm, snapping their five-game losing streak. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-the-bulldogs-snap-horror-losing-streak-to-come-from-behind-to-beat-the-storm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-the-bulldogs-snap-horror-losing-streak-to-come-from-behind-to-beat-the-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: The Bulldogs hit the front against the Storm despite losing forward to broken arm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bulldogs are on a torrid run in the NRL, but will be hopeful of a victory against an off-colour Storm side missing a number of big names due to State of Origin. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-the-bulldogs-hit-the-front-against-the-storm-despite-losing-forward-to-broken-arm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-the-bulldogs-hit-the-front-against-the-storm-despite-losing-forward-to-broken-arm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: The Bulldogs charge back against the Storm after losing forward to broken arm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bulldogs are on a torrid run in the NRL, but will be hopeful of a victory against an off-colour Storm side missing a number of big names due to State of Origin. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-the-bulldogs-charge-back-against-the-storm-after-losing-forward-to-broken-arm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-the-bulldogs-charge-back-against-the-storm-after-losing-forward-to-broken-arm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Stormin control at Homebush as Bulldogs forward breaks arm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bulldogs are on a torrid run in the NRL, but will be hopeful of a victory against an off-colour Storm side missing a number of big names due to State of Origin. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-stormin-control-at-homebush-as-bulldogs-forward-breaks-arm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-stormin-control-at-homebush-as-bulldogs-forward-breaks-arm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Desperate Bulldogs take on under-manned Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bulldogs are on a torrid run in the NRL, but will be hopeful of a victory against an off-colour Storm side missing a number of big names due to State of Origin. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-desperate-bulldogs-take-on-under-manned-storm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-desperate-bulldogs-take-on-under-manned-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IS-linked families arrive in Damascus ahead of journey to Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[After leaving the al-Roj refugee camp on Thursday, a group of seven Australian women and 14 children has arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/is-linked-families-arrive-in-damascus-ahead-of-journey-to-australia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/is-linked-families-arrive-in-damascus-ahead-of-journey-to-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian IS-linked families arrive in Damascus]]></title><description><![CDATA[After leaving the al-Roj refugee camp on Thursday, a group of seven Australian women and 14 children has arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australian-is-linked-families-arrive-in-damascus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australian-is-linked-families-arrive-in-damascus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China and Russia block conservation bid for endangered emperor penguin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual meeting of Antarctic Treaty nations has failed to reach consensus to designate the endangered emperor penguin as a "Specially Protected Species".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/china-and-russia-block-conservation-bid-for-endangered-emperor-penguin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/china-and-russia-block-conservation-bid-for-endangered-emperor-penguin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In 1990 there were 599 million mental disorder cases globally. Now there are 1.2 billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A surge over the last three decades means mental disorders now account for more than 17 per cent of all disability worldwide, according to a report published this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/in-1990-there-were-599-million-mental-disorder-cases-globally-now-there-are-12-billion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/in-1990-there-were-599-million-mental-disorder-cases-globally-now-there-are-12-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global mental health disorder cases double in three decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[A surge over the last three decades means mental disorders now account for more than 17 per cent of all disability worldwide, according to a report published this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/global-mental-health-disorder-cases-double-in-three-decades/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/global-mental-health-disorder-cases-double-in-three-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Guzman Y Gomez soars on US exit, ASX climbs higher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian markets have risen this morning, with Guzman Y Gomez surging on news it has pulled out of the US market. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-guzman-y-gomez-soars-on-us-exit-asx-climbs-higher/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-guzman-y-gomez-soars-on-us-exit-asx-climbs-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX to climb, oil drops on US–Iran deal hopes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian markets are set to rise this morning, as oil falls on hopes of a diplomatic way out of the war in Iran. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-to-climb-oil-drops-on-usiran-deal-hopes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-to-climb-oil-drops-on-usiran-deal-hopes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guzman Y Gomez soars on US exit, ASX climbs higher — as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian markets have risen this morning, with Guzman Y Gomez surging on news it has pulled out of the US market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/guzman-y-gomez-soars-on-us-exit-asx-climbs-higher-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/guzman-y-gomez-soars-on-us-exit-asx-climbs-higher-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Taylor accepts Nampijinpa Price's explanation for remarks on 2 Worlds Collide podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opposition Leader Angus Taylor says senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's position on immigration is consistent with the Coalition's. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-taylor-accepts-nampijinpa-prices-explanation-for-remarks-on-2-worlds-collide-podcast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-taylor-accepts-nampijinpa-prices-explanation-for-remarks-on-2-worlds-collide-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Plibersek says second IS-linked group could face 'full force of the law']]></title><description><![CDATA[Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek says a group of Islamic State-linked Australians who have left a camp in Syria will face the "full force of the law" if they are suspected of committing crimes overseas. Follow live.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-plibersek-says-second-is-linked-group-could-face-full-force-of-the-law/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-plibersek-says-second-is-linked-group-could-face-full-force-of-the-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Eleven Australian activists detained by Israel now in Istanbul, minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek says 11 Australian activists who were aboard a flotilla to Gaza and were detained by Israel are in T&uuml;rkiye. Follow live.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-eleven-australian-activists-detained-by-israel-now-in-istanbul-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-eleven-australian-activists-detained-by-israel-now-in-istanbul-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI-generated resumes making hiring 'incredibly difficult', recruiters say]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI-perfected CVs are becoming the norm as more job applicants and employers use artificial intelligence, but recruiters say the technology could be making hiring trickier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ai-generated-resumes-making-hiring-incredibly-difficult-recruiters-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ai-generated-resumes-making-hiring-incredibly-difficult-recruiters-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lung atlas' maps changes to immune cells of kids with cystic fibrosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian researchers have mapped how lung damage may begin early in life for children with cystic fibrosis, providing new insights that may help reshape future care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/lung-atlas-maps-changes-to-immune-cells-of-kids-with-cystic-fibrosis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/lung-atlas-maps-changes-to-immune-cells-of-kids-with-cystic-fibrosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early lung damage in kids with CF linked with immune cell changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian researchers have mapped how lung damage may begin early in life for children with cystic fibrosis, providing new insights that may help reshape future care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/early-lung-damage-in-kids-with-cf-linked-with-immune-cell-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/early-lung-damage-in-kids-with-cf-linked-with-immune-cell-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snowy bosses paid $1.2m in bonuses as hydro project costs spiral]]></title><description><![CDATA[The renewables project's chief executive, Dennis Barnes, received $323,000 in bonus pay on top of his $1.69 million salary last financial year, while four other senior executives received about $919,000 in "variable pay".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/snowy-bosses-paid-12m-in-bonuses-as-hydro-project-costs-spiral/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/snowy-bosses-paid-12m-in-bonuses-as-hydro-project-costs-spiral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Nation surfs wave as Labor defends budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before the budget, Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers knew they would be hit by criticism for its broken promises, but they underestimated the extent and ferocity of the backlash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/one-nation-surfs-wave-as-labor-defends-budget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/one-nation-surfs-wave-as-labor-defends-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasurer asked to explain productivity impact of tax changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Productivity Commission was not asked to model how changes to capital gains tax would impact Australia's economy. Business groups say Treasurer Jim Chalmers must explain how the government concluded its tax changes would ultimately be a boon to productivity.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/treasurer-asked-to-explain-productivity-impact-of-tax-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/treasurer-asked-to-explain-productivity-impact-of-tax-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mushroom Tapes, Mad Mabel and Memorial Days triumph at book awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[In May 2025, Helen Garner, Chloe Hooper and Sarah Krasnostein, three literary true-crime writers, headed to Erin Patterson's trial. The resulting book just won an Australian Book Industry Award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-mushroom-tapes-mad-mabel-and-memorial-days-triumph-at-book-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-mushroom-tapes-mad-mabel-and-memorial-days-triumph-at-book-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nampijinpa Price: 'Extremist ideology' destroying Australian culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has denied that she agreed with a podcaster saying Australia should stop 'flooding' Australia with migrants from Asia, Africa and the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/nampijinpa-price-extremist-ideology-destroying-australian-culture/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/nampijinpa-price-extremist-ideology-destroying-australian-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Raiders forced into late change, with that replacement scoring opening try]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders look to bounce back from two-straight NRL defeats against the Dolphins in Canberra, as Queensland hope Jai Arrow joins them in camp ahead of Game I. 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Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-raiders-close-to-within-two-points-of-dolphins-in-thrilling-canberra-clash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-raiders-close-to-within-two-points-of-dolphins-in-thrilling-canberra-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Raiders and Dolphins trading blows in rollicking, seven-try first half]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders look to bounce back from two-straight NRL defeats against the Dolphins in Canberra, as Queensland hope Jai Arrow joins them in camp ahead of Game I. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-raiders-and-dolphins-trading-blows-in-rollicking-seven-try-first-half/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-raiders-and-dolphins-trading-blows-in-rollicking-seven-try-first-half/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Raiders and Dolphins trading blows in Canberra]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders look to bounce back from two-straight NRL defeats against the Dolphins in Canberra, as Queensland hope Jai Arrow joins them in camp ahead of Game I. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-raiders-and-dolphins-trading-blows-in-canberra/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-raiders-and-dolphins-trading-blows-in-canberra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Maroons invite Jai Arrow into Origin camp, Raiders host depleted Dolphins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders look to bounce back from two-straight NRL defeats against the Dolphins in Canberra, as Queensland hope Jai Arrow joins them in camp ahead of Game I. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-maroons-invite-jai-arrow-into-origin-camp-raiders-host-depleted-dolphins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-maroons-invite-jai-arrow-into-origin-camp-raiders-host-depleted-dolphins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I've never been so confused': Raiders slam officials, fall to Dolphins in thrilling Canberra clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raiders huffed and puffed but couldn't overcome the depleted Dolphins, who despite missing six key players through injury and Origin won a fourth-straight NRL game for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ive-never-been-so-confused-raiders-slam-officials-fall-to-dolphins-in-thrilling-canberra-clash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ive-never-been-so-confused-raiders-slam-officials-fall-to-dolphins-in-thrilling-canberra-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hanson proposes tax break for drilling alongside new gas royalty]]></title><description><![CDATA[The One Nation leader wants a flat royalty on the production of new gas projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hanson-proposes-tax-break-for-drilling-alongside-new-gas-royalty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hanson-proposes-tax-break-for-drilling-alongside-new-gas-royalty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Watson returns after double head knock as Hawks soar against Crows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Watson passes a half-time concussion test after being forced off the ground due to a pair of head knocks. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-watson-returns-after-double-head-knock-as-hawks-soar-against-crows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-watson-returns-after-double-head-knock-as-hawks-soar-against-crows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Hawthorn hosts Adelaide in Launceston after AFL's Tasmania expulsion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawthorn returns to Tasmania to host Adelaide just days after being told it will have to cease playing home games in the state by 2028. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-hawthorn-hosts-adelaide-in-launceston-after-afls-tasmania-expulsion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-hawthorn-hosts-adelaide-in-launceston-after-afls-tasmania-expulsion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Hawks charge back as Mitchell fumes after rapid Crows start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawthorn returns to Tasmania to host Adelaide just days after being told it will have to cease playing home games in the state by 2028. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-hawks-charge-back-as-mitchell-fumes-after-rapid-crows-start/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-hawks-charge-back-as-mitchell-fumes-after-rapid-crows-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Crows off to hot start against Hawks after goal inside first 12 seconds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawthorn returns to Tasmania to host Adelaide just days after being told it will have to cease playing home games in the state by 2028. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-off-to-hot-start-against-hawks-after-goal-inside-first-12-seconds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-off-to-hot-start-against-hawks-after-goal-inside-first-12-seconds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albanese's hard sell as budget opponents line up]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a group of people who declared they were prepared to tackle a post-budget scare campaign, the government has looked anything but in control this week. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/albaneses-hard-sell-as-budget-opponents-line-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/albaneses-hard-sell-as-budget-opponents-line-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unregulated peptides may be a new sports doping threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nation's anti-doping agency reveals its plans to expand drug-testing in sport in response to the soaring popularity of unregulated peptides in the broader community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/unregulated-peptides-may-be-a-new-sports-doping-threat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/unregulated-peptides-may-be-a-new-sports-doping-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug testing of athletes to expand as influencers fuel illicit peptides boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nation's anti-doping agency reveals its plans to expand drug-testing in sport in response to the soaring popularity of unregulated peptides in the broader community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/drug-testing-of-athletes-to-expand-as-influencers-fuel-illicit-peptides-boom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/drug-testing-of-athletes-to-expand-as-influencers-fuel-illicit-peptides-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support worker cut keys to NDIS participant's home without knowledge, inquiry hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[A raft of alarming evidence has been aired at a parliamentary hearing into the integrity of the NDIS,&nbsp;with calls for the government to strengthen whistleblower protections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/support-worker-cut-keys-to-ndis-participants-home-without-knowledge-inquiry-hears/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/support-worker-cut-keys-to-ndis-participants-home-without-knowledge-inquiry-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NDIS whistleblower protections 'among worst in the country', inquiry told]]></title><description><![CDATA[A raft of alarming evidence has been aired at a parliamentary hearing into the integrity of the NDIS,&nbsp;with calls for the government to strengthen whistleblower protections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ndis-whistleblower-protections-among-worst-in-the-country-inquiry-told/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ndis-whistleblower-protections-among-worst-in-the-country-inquiry-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Australia's EV uptake compares with the rest of the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[High petrol prices are driving EV sales around the world, with the leading international authority predicting 30 per cent of all new cars sold this year will be electric.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-australias-ev-uptake-compares-with-the-rest-of-the-world/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-australias-ev-uptake-compares-with-the-rest-of-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MND has been called 'the beast'. We still don't know what causes it]]></title><description><![CDATA[As another rugby league player is diagnosed with motor neurone disease, we asked experts why so little is known about what causes it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/mnd-has-been-called-the-beast-we-still-dont-know-what-causes-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/mnd-has-been-called-the-beast-we-still-dont-know-what-causes-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kylie Minogue reveals 'secret' cancer and IVF struggles in Netflix doco]]></title><description><![CDATA["Our Kylie" gets candid in the three-part Netflix docuseries, grieving over IVF struggles, Michael Hutchence, and revealing she was diagnosed with cancer a second time in 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/kylie-minogue-reveals-secret-cancer-and-ivf-struggles-in-netflix-doco/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/kylie-minogue-reveals-secret-cancer-and-ivf-struggles-in-netflix-doco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia backs landmark UN climate change ruling as others try to block it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia joins 140 other countries in passing a major United Nations resolution backing a landmark legal ruling on climate change, despite efforts by the United States, Russia and Saudi Arabia to sink it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-backs-landmark-un-climate-change-ruling-as-others-try-to-block-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-backs-landmark-un-climate-change-ruling-as-others-try-to-block-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major staff cuts on the horizon as Football Australia posts record loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 20 per cent of Football Australia staffers face the axe as soccer's governing body posts record losses that doubled last financial year's numbers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/major-staff-cuts-on-the-horizon-as-football-australia-posts-record-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/major-staff-cuts-on-the-horizon-as-football-australia-posts-record-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five reasons Stephen Colbert is one of the US's most important satirists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best satirists do more than entertain. They influence public discourse and leave lasting marks on political life.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/five-reasons-stephen-colbert-is-one-of-the-uss-most-important-satirists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/five-reasons-stephen-colbert-is-one-of-the-uss-most-important-satirists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Results are out for the world's most powerful company, but investors aren't impressed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world's most valuable company, tech giant Nvidia, has reported a record revenue but investors are not impressed with second-quarter sales forecasts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/results-are-out-for-the-worlds-most-powerful-company-but-investors-arent-impressed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/results-are-out-for-the-worlds-most-powerful-company-but-investors-arent-impressed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia reports record revenue of $114 billion but investors not impressed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world's most valuable company, tech giant Nvidia, has reported a record revenue but investors are not impressed with second-quarter sales forecasts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/nvidia-reports-record-revenue-of-114-billion-but-investors-not-impressed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/nvidia-reports-record-revenue-of-114-billion-but-investors-not-impressed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking: Musk's X admits noncompliance with Australian child protection request]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon &#8203;Musk's social media company X Corp has &#8203;admitted &zwnj;to not complying with an order from Australia's eSafety commissioner to &#8288;provide information about the measures it has in place &#8203;to stop &zwnj;child exploitation on the X platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-musks-x-admits-noncompliance-with-australian-child-protection-request/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-musks-x-admits-noncompliance-with-australian-child-protection-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gen Zs who approach share market like 'lottery ticket' could pay more tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gen Zs who take a lottery ticket approach to investing in the stock market will likely pay more tax under the capital gains tax changes being proposed by the government.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/gen-zs-who-approach-share-market-like-lottery-ticket-could-pay-more-tax/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/gen-zs-who-approach-share-market-like-lottery-ticket-could-pay-more-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX is set to surge after Wall Street rallies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Aussie share market is set to open strong after a rally on Wall Street. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-is-set-to-surge-after-wall-street-rallies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-is-set-to-surge-after-wall-street-rallies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASIC lodges more First Guardian legal action, alleging 'diligence' failures by Equity Trustees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The corporate watchdog alleges ASX-listed Equity Trustees did not obtain critical information before onboarding First Guardian. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asic-lodges-more-first-guardian-legal-action-alleging-diligence-failures-by-equity-trustees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asic-lodges-more-first-guardian-legal-action-alleging-diligence-failures-by-equity-trustees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Paul Keating backs CGT changes as 'structurally sound']]></title><description><![CDATA[Former prime minister Paul Keating says the government's changes to capital gains tax are "structurally sound" and seek to "arrest" the growth in house prices. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-paul-keating-backs-cgt-changes-as-structurally-sound/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-paul-keating-backs-cgt-changes-as-structurally-sound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pendlebury's 433rd game simply his latest of many AFL records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Pendlebury is set to be the proud holder of the AFL's games record, but it's only the latest in a long line of records held by the Collingwood icon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/pendleburys-433rd-game-simply-his-latest-of-many-afl-records/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/pendleburys-433rd-game-simply-his-latest-of-many-afl-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aged care refunds for overcharging a 'burden' and 'total joke,' advocates say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some advocates say the government's decision to delay price caps for at-home aged care services is a "burden".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aged-care-refunds-for-overcharging-a-burden-and-total-joke-advocates-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aged-care-refunds-for-overcharging-a-burden-and-total-joke-advocates-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates critique government's delay on price caps for at-home aged care services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some advocates say the government's decision to delay price caps for at-home aged care services is a "burden".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/advocates-critique-governments-delay-on-price-caps-for-at-home-aged-care-services/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/advocates-critique-governments-delay-on-price-caps-for-at-home-aged-care-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Survival mode all the time': Australian parents break taboos on raising kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost 60 per cent of Australian parents are experiencing psychological distress, according to the largest-ever national survey of parents as the birth rate hits a record low]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/survival-mode-all-the-time-australian-parents-break-taboos-on-raising-kids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/survival-mode-all-the-time-australian-parents-break-taboos-on-raising-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['One and done': How parental burnout is affecting Australia's birth rate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost 60 per cent of Australian parents are experiencing psychological distress, according to the largest-ever national survey of parents as the birth rate hits a record low]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/one-and-done-how-parental-burnout-is-affecting-australias-birth-rate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/one-and-done-how-parental-burnout-is-affecting-australias-birth-rate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHO-linked report warns world more at risk of pandemic now than before COVID]]></title><description><![CDATA[As health leaders face deadly outbreaks of Ebola and hantavirus, a major report finds the world's response system remains dangerously underprepared.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/who-linked-report-warns-world-more-at-risk-of-pandemic-now-than-before-covid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/who-linked-report-warns-world-more-at-risk-of-pandemic-now-than-before-covid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's pick for ambassador to Australia names three priorities for role]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Brat, who rose to political prominence as part of the conservative Tea Party movement, takes questions from senators at a confirmation hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/trumps-pick-for-ambassador-to-australia-names-three-priorities-for-role/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/trumps-pick-for-ambassador-to-australia-names-three-priorities-for-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labor burns political capital as tax reform backlash grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an already difficult post-budget week, Labor isn't being helped by some of its "friends". But it has won an important endorsement from one powerful voice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/labor-burns-political-capital-as-tax-reform-backlash-grows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/labor-burns-political-capital-as-tax-reform-backlash-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Australia make its own fertiliser without fossil fuels?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most fertiliser is a by-product of the oil industry, which is why it's so vulnerable to the current blockade. But there are other sources the industry could eventually switch to.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/can-australia-make-its-own-fertiliser-without-fossil-fuels/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/can-australia-make-its-own-fertiliser-without-fossil-fuels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We're not fleeing': The disappearing Pacific nation relocating its people to Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuvalu is building new land to hold back rising sea levels, but the majority of its people are applying to relocate to Australia. As they do, many are confronting a disturbing question.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/were-not-fleeing-the-disappearing-pacific-nation-relocating-its-people-to-australia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/were-not-fleeing-the-disappearing-pacific-nation-relocating-its-people-to-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why renovating your outdoor area gives 'the best bang for your buck']]></title><description><![CDATA[Adding a new kitchen or bathroom to your home can be expensive, but budget constraints don't mean you have to take home improvement off the table altogether.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-renovating-your-outdoor-area-gives-the-best-bang-for-your-buck/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-renovating-your-outdoor-area-gives-the-best-bang-for-your-buck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can 'Baby Yoda' get Star Wars fans back in the cinema?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grogu (aka Baby Yoda) made The Mandalorian a hit on streaming, now Disney is looking to parlay that goodwill into ticket sales to the latest Star Wars cinematic release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/can-baby-yoda-get-star-wars-fans-back-in-the-cinema/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/can-baby-yoda-get-star-wars-fans-back-in-the-cinema/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thailand tightens visa rules for tourists, citing crime by foreigners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thailand is reducing the visa-free period available to visitors from 90 countries, including Australia, with the duration decided on a country-by-country basis.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/thailand-tightens-visa-rules-for-tourists-citing-crime-by-foreigners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/thailand-tightens-visa-rules-for-tourists-citing-crime-by-foreigners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thailand tightens visa rules for nearly 100 countries including Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thailand is reducing the visa-free period available to visitors from 90 countries, including Australia, with the duration decided on a country-by-country basis.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/thailand-tightens-visa-rules-for-nearly-100-countries-including-australia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/thailand-tightens-visa-rules-for-nearly-100-countries-including-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banks, telcos briefed on threat of 'dangerous' AI model]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new generation of AI models deemed "too dangerous" for public release is driving Australia's efforts to lure top AI companies to establish a major presence in the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/banks-telcos-briefed-on-threat-of-dangerous-ai-model/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/banks-telcos-briefed-on-threat-of-dangerous-ai-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian agencies, businesses seek access to 'dangerous' AI model&#8239;]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new generation of AI models deemed "too dangerous" for public release is driving Australia's efforts to lure top AI companies to establish a major presence in the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australian-agencies-businesses-seek-access-to-dangerous-ai-model8239/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 08:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australian-agencies-businesses-seek-access-to-dangerous-ai-model8239/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets family of Kumanjayi Little Baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with the family of a five-year-old Aboriginal girl, whose body was found on the outskirts of Alice Springs last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/prime-minister-anthony-albanese-meets-family-of-kumanjayi-little-baby/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/prime-minister-anthony-albanese-meets-family-of-kumanjayi-little-baby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Immigrants are to blame' and other falsehoods about diphtheria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falsehoods about diphtheria are spreading online as a worsening outbreak of the disease affects Indigenous communities in Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/immigrants-are-to-blame-and-other-falsehoods-about-diphtheria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/immigrants-are-to-blame-and-other-falsehoods-about-diphtheria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diphtheria is spreading in Australia and so is misinformation about it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falsehoods about diphtheria are spreading online as a worsening outbreak of the disease affects Indigenous communities in Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/diphtheria-is-spreading-in-australia-and-so-is-misinformation-about-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 06:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/diphtheria-is-spreading-in-australia-and-so-is-misinformation-about-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Sydney star retires from rugby league due to MND diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rabbitohs and Maroons enforcer Jai Arrow announces he will step away from rugby league after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/south-sydney-star-retires-from-rugby-league-due-to-mnd-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/south-sydney-star-retires-from-rugby-league-due-to-mnd-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking: South Sydney star retires from rugby league due to MND diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rabbitohs and Maroons enforcer Jai Arrow announces he will step away from rugby league due to a neurological condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-south-sydney-star-retires-from-rugby-league-due-to-mnd-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-south-sydney-star-retires-from-rugby-league-due-to-mnd-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tour company fallout deepens as more travellers speak out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ABC has been contacted by more than 100 travellers since first reporting on the matter on Monday, with some claiming their tours were cancelled at the last minute and itineraries changed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/tour-company-fallout-deepens-as-more-travellers-speak-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/tour-company-fallout-deepens-as-more-travellers-speak-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More travellers come forward as tour company cancellations mount]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ABC has been contacted by more than 100 travellers since first reporting on the matter on Monday, with some claiming their tours were cancelled at the last minute and itineraries changed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/more-travellers-come-forward-as-tour-company-cancellations-mount/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/more-travellers-come-forward-as-tour-company-cancellations-mount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israeli forces fire at Gaza flotilla, all boats intercepted, organisers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Israeli forces fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing towards Gaza, but Israel says no live ammunition has been used and there are no casualties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/israeli-forces-fire-at-gaza-flotilla-all-boats-intercepted-organisers-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/israeli-forces-fire-at-gaza-flotilla-all-boats-intercepted-organisers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luai and Tigers headline NRL's Las Vegas quartet for 2027 season-openers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jarome Luai will begin his final season with the Wests Tigers in Las Vegas, with the NRL unveiling its teams for next year's season-openers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/luai-and-tigers-headline-nrls-las-vegas-quartet-for-2027-season-openers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/luai-and-tigers-headline-nrls-las-vegas-quartet-for-2027-season-openers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunter advances in French Open qualifiers as seeded duo fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Storm Hunter is a step closer to her first French Open main draw appearance since 2023, as Priscilla Hon and Maddison Inglis fall short in the qualifiers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hunter-advances-in-french-open-qualifiers-as-seeded-duo-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hunter-advances-in-french-open-qualifiers-as-seeded-duo-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX to fall as inflation worries lead to US government debt sell-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian share market is likely to fall in early trade after a US bond sell-off triggered further losses on Wall Street. Oil prices slipped after Donald Trump said he had been an hour away from ordering an attack on Iran before postponing it. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-to-fall-as-inflation-worries-lead-to-us-government-debt-sell-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-to-fall-as-inflation-worries-lead-to-us-government-debt-sell-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More ISIS-linked women and children set to return to Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Australian women, along with their children and grandchildren, look likely to leave a camp in Syria within days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/more-isis-linked-women-and-children-set-to-return-to-australia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/more-isis-linked-women-and-children-set-to-return-to-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southampton expelled from Premier League playoffs for spying on rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton loses its chance to gain promotion to the Premier League after being caught spying on Middlesbrough and two other rivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/southampton-expelled-from-premier-league-playoffs-for-spying-on-rivals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/southampton-expelled-from-premier-league-playoffs-for-spying-on-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Coalition to unveil campaign to win over small businesses after budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson will today formally unveil a new opposition campaign he says will "back" the small businesses of Australia. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-coalition-to-unveil-campaign-to-win-over-small-businesses-after-budget/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-coalition-to-unveil-campaign-to-win-over-small-businesses-after-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal ends 22-year Premier League drought after Man City draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal's long wait for a Premier League title comes to an end as title challengers Manchester City drop points at Bournemouth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/arsenal-ends-22-year-premier-league-drought-after-man-city-draw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/arsenal-ends-22-year-premier-league-drought-after-man-city-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viral memes trying 'to catch fire on the internet' in AI Albo campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[One start-up founder who helped spread viral memes about capital gains tax reforms says the campaign was aimed at attracting attention after the budget, and not necessarily focused on accuracy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/viral-memes-trying-to-catch-fire-on-the-internet-in-ai-albo-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/viral-memes-trying-to-catch-fire-on-the-internet-in-ai-albo-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vanuatu accuses Australia and China of 'undermining' it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jotham Napat has confirmed Vanuatu has agreed to two pacts with both countries, but is not happy with either party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/vanuatu-accuses-australia-and-china-of-undermining-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:57:00 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women's lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/life-inside-one-of-the-worlds-most-dangerous-waterways/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/life-inside-one-of-the-worlds-most-dangerous-waterways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia is wasting $1 billion on car parks nobody uses, report finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia is wasting more than $1 billion each year building off-street car parks that end up sitting unused and unwanted, a Grattan report has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-is-wasting-1-billion-on-car-parks-nobody-uses-report-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-is-wasting-1-billion-on-car-parks-nobody-uses-report-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planned upgrades to ageing submarine fleet scaled back]]></title><description><![CDATA[A massive program of upgrades to Australia's aging fleet of Collins Class submarines, aimed at keeping them in the water a decade longer, is being scaled back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/planned-upgrades-to-ageing-submarine-fleet-scaled-back/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/planned-upgrades-to-ageing-submarine-fleet-scaled-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top BOM exec who oversaw bungled website revamp set to leave role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Stone was acting CEO when the BOM launched its new website, which was widely criticised for its costs and poor design.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/top-bom-exec-who-oversaw-bungled-website-revamp-set-to-leave-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/top-bom-exec-who-oversaw-bungled-website-revamp-set-to-leave-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top BOM exec who led bungled $96M website revamp departs role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Stone was acting CEO when the BOM launched its new website, which was widely criticised for its costs and poor design.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/top-bom-exec-who-led-bungled-96m-website-revamp-departs-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/top-bom-exec-who-led-bungled-96m-website-revamp-departs-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refunds but no price caps for ripped-off older Australians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Support at Home program price caps, due to start in July, have been deferred indefinitely. 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Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-health-academic-raises-concerns-tobacco-giant-was-allowed-to-push-for-excise-cut-in-private/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-health-academic-raises-concerns-tobacco-giant-was-allowed-to-push-for-excise-cut-in-private/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Concerns raised tobacco giant allowed to push for excise cut in private]]></title><description><![CDATA[A public health academic has raised concerns a tobacco giant was allowed to lobby for a cut to the tobacco excise in private. 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In the case of these filmmakers, you travel across the globe to hunt him down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/two-german-film-students-track-down-their-stolen-movie-in-new-doco/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/two-german-film-students-track-down-their-stolen-movie-in-new-doco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I wish I were dead': The heartbreaking toll of Australia's favourite pastime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australians are the world's biggest gamblers, losing billions every year. But the true cost goes far beyond the financial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/i-wish-i-were-dead-the-heartbreaking-toll-of-australias-favourite-pastime/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/i-wish-i-were-dead-the-heartbreaking-toll-of-australias-favourite-pastime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How netball's 'super' veteran left retirement to break 12-year record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Romelda Aiken-George is supposed to be out of the game. Instead, the 37-year-old goal shooter is breaking all kinds of records and reinventing herself in her 19th season. 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A new book about them just won two prizes at the NSW Literary Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/thriller-history-book-about-the-bark-petitions-wins-50k-literary-prize/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/thriller-history-book-about-the-bark-petitions-wins-50k-literary-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clare Wright wins top prize at NSW Literary Awards for 'powerful' N&auml;ku Dh&auml;ruk The Bark Petitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 1963 N&auml;ku Dh&auml;ruk or Yirrkala bark petitions led to Australia's first land rights law. A new book about them just won two prizes at the NSW Literary Awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/clare-wright-wins-top-prize-at-nsw-literary-awards-for-powerful-naumlku-dhaumlruk-the-bark-petitions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/clare-wright-wins-top-prize-at-nsw-literary-awards-for-powerful-naumlku-dhaumlruk-the-bark-petitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blanchett says #MeToo reckoning in Hollywood 'got killed very quickly']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oscar-winning actor says Hollywood's reckoning over sexual misconduct and gender equality has stalled despite the global impact of #MeToo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/blanchett-says-metoo-reckoning-in-hollywood-got-killed-very-quickly/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/blanchett-says-metoo-reckoning-in-hollywood-got-killed-very-quickly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government freezes new overseas student course applications for a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia suspends private colleges from applying to offer new courses to international students as part of a crackdown on abuse in the student visa system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/government-freezes-new-overseas-student-course-applications-for-a-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/government-freezes-new-overseas-student-course-applications-for-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia suspends new private college bids to enrol international students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia suspends private colleges from applying to offer new courses to international students as part of a crackdown on abuse in the student visa system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-suspends-new-private-college-bids-to-enrol-international-students/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-suspends-new-private-college-bids-to-enrol-international-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasurer says 'death tax' claims are a scare campaign, 'pure and simple']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Coalition seizes on the federal government's broken tax promises, claiming a "death tax" has been sneaked into changes to trusts passed on through inheritance. The treasurer says that is a scare campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/treasurer-says-death-tax-claims-are-a-scare-campaign-pure-and-simple/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/treasurer-says-death-tax-claims-are-a-scare-campaign-pure-and-simple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making sense of Reece Walsh's State of Origin omission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reece Walsh's generational run to end 2025 was almost without peer, but he has rejoined the ranks of the mortals to start this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/making-sense-of-reece-walshs-state-of-origin-omission/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/making-sense-of-reece-walshs-state-of-origin-omission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For the second straight game, Slater has overlooked Walsh. 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Follow the day's financial news and insights from our specialist business reporters on our live blog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-set-to-fall-after-sharp-drops-on-wall-street-aud-down/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-set-to-fall-after-sharp-drops-on-wall-street-aud-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX set to fall after sharp drops on Wall Street, AUD also lower]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian markets are set to begin the week in negative territory, with ASX 200 futures pointing to a drop of around 0.4 per cent on Monday after both US indexes fell sharply from record highs. 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&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-falls-after-wall-street-losses-aud-also-lower-oil-up-sharply/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-falls-after-wall-street-losses-aud-also-lower-oil-up-sharply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Plibersek says government has more explaining to do on budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek says the government still has explaining to do over measures announced in last week's federal budget. Follow live.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-plibersek-says-government-has-more-explaining-to-do-on-budget/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-plibersek-says-government-has-more-explaining-to-do-on-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Plibersek denies tax on discretionary trusts amounts to 'death tax']]></title><description><![CDATA[Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek has denied that the government's tax on discretionary trusts amounts to a "death tax". Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-plibersek-denies-tax-on-discretionary-trusts-amounts-to-death-tax/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-plibersek-denies-tax-on-discretionary-trusts-amounts-to-death-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Minister says government has more explaining to do on budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek says the government still has explaining to do over measures announced in last week's federal budget. Follow live.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-minister-says-government-has-more-explaining-to-do-on-budget/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-minister-says-government-has-more-explaining-to-do-on-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Albanese rejects claim discretionary trust plan amounts to 'death tax']]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected suggestion the government's planned tax on discretionary trusts amounts to a so-called "death tax". Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-albanese-rejects-claim-discretionary-trust-plan-amounts-to-death-tax/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-albanese-rejects-claim-discretionary-trust-plan-amounts-to-death-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: No Walsh for Queensland as Blues coach accidentally lists former Maroon]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Tedesco wins back his NSW fullback spot in a State of Origin I squad featuring seven potential debutants, with coach Laurie Daley accidentally announcing the name of an ex-Queensland player. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-no-walsh-for-queensland-as-blues-coach-accidentally-lists-former-maroon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-no-walsh-for-queensland-as-blues-coach-accidentally-lists-former-maroon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Daley's slip of the tongue as he names NSW debutants for Origin I]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Tedesco wins back his NSW fullback spot in a State of Origin I squad featuring seven potential debutants, with coach Laurie Daley accidentally announcing the name of an ex-Queensland player. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-daleys-slip-of-the-tongue-as-he-names-nsw-debutants-for-origin-i/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-daleys-slip-of-the-tongue-as-he-names-nsw-debutants-for-origin-i/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Blues up first as teams revealed for State of Origin I]]></title><description><![CDATA[NSW and Queensland are naming their teams for the men's State of Origin series opener. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-blues-up-first-as-teams-revealed-for-state-of-origin-i/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-blues-up-first-as-teams-revealed-for-state-of-origin-i/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameron Smith surges within one stroke of PGA Championship lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian Cameron Smith makes a hot start to the final round at the PGA Championship, putting himself right in the mix to end his major drought.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/cameron-smith-surges-within-one-stroke-of-pga-championship-lead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/cameron-smith-surges-within-one-stroke-of-pga-championship-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Labor powerbroker's warning amid NDIS cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former NSW Labor powerbroker and state disability minister pivotal in advocating for the establishment of the NDIS has warned against rushing through sweeping changes to the scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ex-labor-powerbrokers-warning-amid-ndis-cuts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ex-labor-powerbrokers-warning-amid-ndis-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax is a great motivator but will Labor's changes fix Australia's housing mess?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Albanese government and the opposition both want to turn back the clock on the Australian tax system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/tax-is-a-great-motivator-but-will-labors-changes-fix-australias-housing-mess/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/tax-is-a-great-motivator-but-will-labors-changes-fix-australias-housing-mess/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the US, UK and NZ haven't raised interest rates in years]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Australians pay more on their mortgages, some countries have had no rise in their interest rate in recent years. So what's going on?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-the-us-uk-and-nz-havent-raised-interest-rates-in-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-the-us-uk-and-nz-havent-raised-interest-rates-in-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How some countries dodged interest rate rises for years]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Australians pay more on their mortgages, some countries have had no rise in their interest rate in recent years. So what's going on?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-some-countries-dodged-interest-rate-rises-for-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-some-countries-dodged-interest-rate-rises-for-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Wahs onslaught soured by potentially season-ending injury to in-form half]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd hobbles off the field with a suspected ACL injury as his side runs the Broncos ragged in a Magic Round blockbuster. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-wahs-onslaught-soured-by-potentially-season-ending-injury-to-in-form-half/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-wahs-onslaught-soured-by-potentially-season-ending-injury-to-in-form-half/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Titans and Knights going down to the wire as Sunday Magic Round begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NRL's Magic Round concludes with a triple-header featuring premiership heavyweights at Lang Park. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-titans-and-knights-going-down-to-the-wire-as-sunday-magic-round-begins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-titans-and-knights-going-down-to-the-wire-as-sunday-magic-round-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Titans and Knights begin Sunday's Magic Round triple-header in Brisbane]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NRL's Magic Round concludes with a triple-header featuring premiership heavyweights at Lang Park. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-titans-and-knights-begin-sundays-magic-round-triple-header-in-brisbane/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-titans-and-knights-begin-sundays-magic-round-triple-header-in-brisbane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: NSW suffer major Origin blow, Warriors thrash Broncos in Brisbane]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Sydney and NSW star Latrell Mitchell is ruled out of State of Origin I after aggravating his back injury during Magic Round. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-nsw-suffer-major-origin-blow-warriors-thrash-broncos-in-brisbane/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-nsw-suffer-major-origin-blow-warriors-thrash-broncos-in-brisbane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: NSW confirms Latrell Mitchell will miss Origin opener with back injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Sydney and NSW star Latrell Mitchell will miss State of Origin I after aggravating a back injury during Magic Round. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-nsw-confirms-latrell-mitchell-will-miss-origin-opener-with-back-injury/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-nsw-confirms-latrell-mitchell-will-miss-origin-opener-with-back-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: NRL heavyweights headline final day of Magic Round]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NRL's Magic Round concludes with a triple-header featuring premiership heavyweights at Lang Park. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-nrl-heavyweights-headline-final-day-of-magic-round/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-nrl-heavyweights-headline-final-day-of-magic-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Fast Wahs start soured by potentially season-ending injury to in-form half]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warriors halfback Tanah Boyd hobbles off the field with a suspected ACL injury as his side strikes first against the Broncos in Magic Round. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-fast-wahs-start-soured-by-potentially-season-ending-injury-to-in-form-half/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-fast-wahs-start-soured-by-potentially-season-ending-injury-to-in-form-half/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Broncos and Warriors meet in Magic Round blockbuster, Knights down Titans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brisbane and the Warriors lock horns in a marquee match-up, after a second-half surge earns Newcastle a 36-12 victory over Gold Coast. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-broncos-and-warriors-meet-in-magic-round-blockbuster-knights-down-titans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-broncos-and-warriors-meet-in-magic-round-blockbuster-knights-down-titans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blues suffer Origin blow, Ponga will 'play anywhere' for Maroons]]></title><description><![CDATA[NSW has been dealt a State of Origin blow ahead of the Blues' team announcement on Monday, with Latrell Mitchell ruling himself out of Game I selection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/blues-suffer-origin-blow-ponga-will-play-anywhere-for-maroons/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/blues-suffer-origin-blow-ponga-will-play-anywhere-for-maroons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Young gun's breakout puts Saints in control against injury-hit Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hugo Garcia's wreaks havoc in the midfield as St Kilda inches towards an important win against Richmond. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-young-guns-breakout-puts-saints-in-control-against-injury-hit-tigers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-young-guns-breakout-puts-saints-in-control-against-injury-hit-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Young gun's breakout fires Saints to victory over injury-hit Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hugo Garcia wreaks havoc in the midfield as St Kilda notches a routine 36-point victory over Richmond. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-young-guns-breakout-fires-saints-to-victory-over-injury-hit-tigers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-young-guns-breakout-fires-saints-to-victory-over-injury-hit-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Giants hunting back-to-back wins in Eagles clash, Saints down Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Round 10 of the AFL concludes as West Coast welcomes GWS to Perth Stadium, after St Kilda makes light work of Richmond at Docklands. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-giants-hunting-back-to-back-wins-in-eagles-clash-saints-down-tigers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-giants-hunting-back-to-back-wins-in-eagles-clash-saints-down-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Giants and Eagles poised for epic finale as West Coast hits back in Perth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Round 10 of the AFL concludes as West Coast welcomes GWS to Perth Stadium, after St Kilda makes light work of Richmond at Docklands. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-giants-and-eagles-poised-for-epic-finale-as-west-coast-hits-back-in-perth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-giants-and-eagles-poised-for-epic-finale-as-west-coast-hits-back-in-perth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Ex-Bomber taunts fans in Freo win as Saints take control over Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pat Voss, who was delisted by Essendon, rubs salt into the Bomber wounds five goals in Fremantle's win, as St Kilda takes on Richmond. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-ex-bomber-taunts-fans-in-freo-win-as-saints-take-control-over-tigers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-ex-bomber-taunts-fans-in-freo-win-as-saints-take-control-over-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Ex-Bomber taunts fans in Freo win as Saints battle Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pat Voss, who was delisted by Essendon, rubs salt into the Bomber wounds five goals in Fremantle's win, as St Kilda takes on Richmond. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-ex-bomber-taunts-fans-in-freo-win-as-saints-battle-tigers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-ex-bomber-taunts-fans-in-freo-win-as-saints-battle-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Ex-Bomber taunts fans amid boos as Freo dominates first half]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pat Voss, who was delisted by Essendon, rubs salt into the Bomber wounds with four first-half goals at the MCG. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-ex-bomber-taunts-fans-amid-boos-as-freo-dominates-first-half/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-ex-bomber-taunts-fans-amid-boos-as-freo-dominates-first-half/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Eagles hunting Giants scalp after Saints ease past Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Round 10 of the AFL concludes as West Coast welcomes GWS to Perth Stadium, after St Kilda makes light work of Richmond at Docklands. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-eagles-hunting-giants-scalp-after-saints-ease-past-tigers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-eagles-hunting-giants-scalp-after-saints-ease-past-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dockers search for ninth straight win as they face Dons at MCG]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fremantle travels to Melbourne to take on Essendon at the MCG. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dockers-search-for-ninth-straight-win-as-they-face-dons-at-mcg/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dockers-search-for-ninth-straight-win-as-they-face-dons-at-mcg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dockers in control after dominant opening quarter against Dons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fremantle travels to Melbourne to take on Essendon at the MCG. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dockers-in-control-after-dominant-opening-quarter-against-dons/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dockers-in-control-after-dominant-opening-quarter-against-dons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harley heroics lift Eagles to stunning upset win over Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Coast surges to a third victory of the season, defeating GWS by 17 points while St Kilda and Fremantle also enjoy Sunday wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/harley-heroics-lift-eagles-to-stunning-upset-win-over-giants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/harley-heroics-lift-eagles-to-stunning-upset-win-over-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameron Smith springs to life at golf major after rough week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Smith makes his move in the third round of the PGA Championship as he tries to end his major drought in the same week he cut ties with long-time coach Grant Field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/cameron-smith-springs-to-life-at-golf-major-after-rough-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 03:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/cameron-smith-springs-to-life-at-golf-major-after-rough-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasurer defends impact of budget on young investors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Chalmers says it is better for young people to invest based on economic rather than tax outcomes, and argued they can still access negative gearing by buying up new homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/treasurer-defends-impact-of-budget-on-young-investors/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/treasurer-defends-impact-of-budget-on-young-investors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven key moments from Eurovision 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slept through Eurovision this year? Here's what you missed from Europe's favourite song contest, in Vienna.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/seven-key-moments-from-eurovision-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/seven-key-moments-from-eurovision-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Euro-pop to Euro-slop, the key moments from Eurovision as Delta made Australia proud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slept through Eurovision this year? Here's what you missed from Europe's favourite song contest, with boycotts, ballads and a Bulgarian song called Bangaranga making headlines.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/from-euro-pop-to-euro-slop-the-key-moments-from-eurovision-as-delta-made-australia-proud/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/from-euro-pop-to-euro-slop-the-key-moments-from-eurovision-as-delta-made-australia-proud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballads, boycotts and &hellip; Bangaranga? Here's what you missed from Eurovision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slept through Eurovision this year? Here's what you missed from Europe's favourite song contest, in Vienna.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ballads-boycotts-and-hellip-bangaranga-heres-what-you-missed-from-eurovision/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ballads-boycotts-and-hellip-bangaranga-heres-what-you-missed-from-eurovision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bushwalker takes photo of rare bug in the wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[There were no known photographs taken in the wild of the Myrmeleon houstoni until a regional Victorian woman snapped a photo of one while on a bushwalk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/bushwalker-takes-photo-of-rare-bug-in-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 00:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/bushwalker-takes-photo-of-rare-bug-in-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caldwell becomes second-fastest Aussie with Diamond League podium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abbey Caldwell beats four other Australians to third place in the women's 1,500m final on the first night of Diamond League racing for the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/caldwell-becomes-second-fastest-aussie-with-diamond-league-podium/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/caldwell-becomes-second-fastest-aussie-with-diamond-league-podium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First home buyers 'up and about' at auctions after negative gearing changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says the changes are aimed at levelling the playing field for young buyers bidding against property investors, while the opposition is pledging to undo the reforms, citing their potential to raise rents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/first-home-buyers-up-and-about-at-auctions-after-negative-gearing-changes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/first-home-buyers-up-and-about-at-auctions-after-negative-gearing-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Kerr bids emotional Chelsea farewell with record-equalling goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Kerr ties the record for the most Women's Super League goals for Chelsea as she plays her final match with the London club after more than six years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/sam-kerr-bids-emotional-chelsea-farewell-with-record-equalling-goal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/sam-kerr-bids-emotional-chelsea-farewell-with-record-equalling-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You're malnourished; you are overtrained': Olympic gymnast's warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva trained up to 10 hours a day, six days a week, often without the proper nutrition. She wants others to know what that can do to the body.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/youre-malnourished-you-are-overtrained-olympic-gymnasts-warning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/youre-malnourished-you-are-overtrained-olympic-gymnasts-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aspiration has changed since the Howard era. This budget is finally catching up]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the turn of the century, "aspiration" described Australians who wanted to put their kids into private school and university, and to build their wealth by getting an investment property or two. 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Can the mistakes of the past be avoided?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/will-drastic-ndis-overhaul-repeat-the-mistakes-of-the-past/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/will-drastic-ndis-overhaul-repeat-the-mistakes-of-the-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Delta Goodrem's Eurovision odds soar as grand final kicks off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delta Goodrem will perform eighth in the Eurovision grand final, where she is one of the favourites to win. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-delta-goodrems-eurovision-odds-soar-as-grand-final-kicks-off/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-delta-goodrems-eurovision-odds-soar-as-grand-final-kicks-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Delta Goodrem's Eurovision chances soar as grand final kicks off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delta Goodrem will perform eighth in the Eurovision grand final, where she is one of the favourites to win. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-delta-goodrems-eurovision-chances-soar-as-grand-final-kicks-off/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-delta-goodrems-eurovision-chances-soar-as-grand-final-kicks-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rochelle Jordan's new album is so good, even she listens to it]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian singer won widespread acclaim with her third album. Now she brings it to Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/rochelle-jordans-new-album-is-so-good-even-she-listens-to-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/rochelle-jordans-new-album-is-so-good-even-she-listens-to-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artist appointed, axed then reinstated from Venice Biennale triumphs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last year, Khaled Sabsabi was appointed, sacked and then reinstated as Australia's representative to the Venice Biennale. Now he opens two installations at the world's most prestigious art exhibition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/artist-appointed-axed-then-reinstated-from-venice-biennale-triumphs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/artist-appointed-axed-then-reinstated-from-venice-biennale-triumphs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penalty agony for Newcastle as Sydney FC books place in ALM grand final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eli Adams's 96th-minute equaliser proves to be in vain as Sydney FC downs Newcastle on penalties to progress to the A-League Men season decider.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/penalty-agony-for-newcastle-as-sydney-fc-books-place-in-alm-grand-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/penalty-agony-for-newcastle-as-sydney-fc-books-place-in-alm-grand-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melbourne City claims ALW championship as Matildas stars shine against Phoenix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sensational strikes from young stars Holly McNamara and Leticia McKenna have helped Melbourne City to a record-equalling fifth A-League Women championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/melbourne-city-claims-alw-championship-as-matildas-stars-shine-against-phoenix/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/melbourne-city-claims-alw-championship-as-matildas-stars-shine-against-phoenix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor vows to amend Sex Discrimination Act following 'Tickle v Giggle' ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has vowed to amend the Sex Discrimination Act after the Federal Court upheld a landmark ruling that the exclusion of a transgender woman from a female-only app was discriminatory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/taylor-vows-to-amend-sex-discrimination-act-following-tickle-v-giggle-ruling-2/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/taylor-vows-to-amend-sex-discrimination-act-following-tickle-v-giggle-ruling-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor vows to amend Sex Discrimination Act following ‘Tickle v Giggle’ ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opposition leader Angus Taylor has vowed to amend the Sex Discrimination Act after the Federal Court upheld a landmark ruling that the exclusion of a transgender woman from a female-only app was discriminatory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/taylor-vows-to-amend-sex-discrimination-act-following-tickle-v-giggle-ruling/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/taylor-vows-to-amend-sex-discrimination-act-following-tickle-v-giggle-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor vows to alter Sex Discrimination Act following 'Tickle v Giggle' ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has vowed to amend the Sex Discrimination Act after the Federal Court upheld a landmark ruling that the exclusion of a transgender woman from a female-only app was discriminatory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/taylor-vows-to-alter-sex-discrimination-act-following-tickle-v-giggle-ruling/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 09:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/taylor-vows-to-alter-sex-discrimination-act-following-tickle-v-giggle-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Origin hopefuls stand up as Cowboys coach hails 'gritty' win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Todd Payten said his side's victory over the Roosters was "as good a win as I've had" with the club as Melbourne notched back-to-back wins after a messy 34-8 victory over Parramatta and the Sea Eagles thrash Wests Tigers in Magic Round at Lang Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/origin-hopefuls-stand-up-as-cowboys-coach-hails-gritty-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/origin-hopefuls-stand-up-as-cowboys-coach-hails-gritty-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Tigers down to 12 as Manly dominates in Magic Round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wests Tigers look to rediscover their early-NRL season magic against the in-form Sea Eagles to kick start day two of Magic Round at Lang Park. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-tigers-down-to-12-as-manly-dominates-in-magic-round/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-tigers-down-to-12-as-manly-dominates-in-magic-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Tigers capitulate as Manly runs riot in Brisbane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wests Tigers look to rediscover their early-NRL season magic against the in-form Sea Eagles to kick start day two of Magic Round at Lang Park. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-tigers-capitulate-as-manly-runs-riot-in-brisbane/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-tigers-capitulate-as-manly-runs-riot-in-brisbane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Superb Sea Eagles power past the Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wests Tigers have been utterly dominated by Manly Warringah, with Haumole Olakau'atu and Clayton Faulalo in particular excelling for the Sea Eagles in Magic Round. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-superb-sea-eagles-power-past-the-tigers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-superb-sea-eagles-power-past-the-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Storm prevail in error-strewn clash with Eels after Cowboys, Manly get up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne notches back-to-back wins after a messy 34-8 victory over Parramatta in Magic Round at Lang Park. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-prevail-in-error-strewn-clash-with-eels-after-cowboys-manly-get-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-prevail-in-error-strewn-clash-with-eels-after-cowboys-manly-get-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Storm closing in on back-to-back wins in error-strewn clash with Eels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne faces Parramatta with the Storm looking to build on last week's drought-breaking victory over Wests. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-closing-in-on-back-to-back-wins-in-error-strewn-clash-with-eels/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-closing-in-on-back-to-back-wins-in-error-strewn-clash-with-eels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Sea Eagles terrorising Tigers in Magic Round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wests Tigers look to rediscover their early-NRL season magic against the in-form Sea Eagles to kick start day two of Magic Round at Lang Park. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-sea-eagles-terrorising-tigers-in-magic-round/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-sea-eagles-terrorising-tigers-in-magic-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Sea Eagles and Wests Tigers open Magic Round Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wests Tigers look to rediscover their early-NRL season magic against the in-form Sea Eagles to kick start day two of Magic Round at Lang Park. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-sea-eagles-and-wests-tigers-open-magic-round-saturday/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-sea-eagles-and-wests-tigers-open-magic-round-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Scintillating team try gives resurgent Storm lead over Eels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne faces Parramatta with the Storm looking to build on last week's drought-breaking victory over Wests. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-scintillating-team-try-gives-resurgent-storm-lead-over-eels/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-scintillating-team-try-gives-resurgent-storm-lead-over-eels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Roosters surging late after fighting Cowboys weather two sin-binnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Roosters and Cowboys face off in Magic Round after a Haumole Olakau'atu inspired Sea Eagles dominate Wests. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-roosters-surging-late-after-fighting-cowboys-weather-two-sin-binnings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-roosters-surging-late-after-fighting-cowboys-weather-two-sin-binnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Insipid Tigers defence hands Manly early advantage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wests Tigers look to rediscover their early-NRL season magic against the in-form Sea Eagles to kick start day two of Magic Round at Lang Park. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-insipid-tigers-defence-hands-manly-early-advantage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-insipid-tigers-defence-hands-manly-early-advantage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: High contact sends Cowboys star to the bin after Ramsey's comeback try]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Roosters and Cowboys face off in Magic Round after a Haumole Olakau'atu inspired Sea Eagles dominate Wests. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-high-contact-sends-cowboys-star-to-the-bin-after-ramseys-comeback-try/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-high-contact-sends-cowboys-star-to-the-bin-after-ramseys-comeback-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Cowboys weather sin-binnings to hang on for gritty win over Roosters]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Queensland plays 20 minutes with 12 men but holds firm to notch a 18-12 victory over the Roosters in Magic Round at Lang Park. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-cowboys-weather-sin-binnings-to-hang-on-for-gritty-win-over-roosters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-cowboys-weather-sin-binnings-to-hang-on-for-gritty-win-over-roosters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Cowboys weather sin-binning to stun Roosters with three tries in nine minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Roosters and Cowboys face off in Magic Round after a Haumole Olakau'atu inspired Sea Eagles dominate Wests. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-cowboys-weather-sin-binning-to-stun-roosters-with-three-tries-in-nine-minutes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-cowboys-weather-sin-binning-to-stun-roosters-with-three-tries-in-nine-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Cowboys stun sloppy Roosters with three tries in nine minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Roosters and Cowboys face off in Magic Round after a Haumole Olakau'atu inspired Sea Eagles dominate Wests. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-cowboys-stun-sloppy-roosters-with-three-tries-in-nine-minutes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-cowboys-stun-sloppy-roosters-with-three-tries-in-nine-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Inspirational Crows skipper kicks spectacular goal against Roos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The eighth-placed Crows are in a confident mood as they host the Kangaroos, who are desperately looking to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-inspirational-crows-skipper-kicks-spectacular-goal-against-roos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-inspirational-crows-skipper-kicks-spectacular-goal-against-roos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Demons taking it up to Hawks after Crows demolish Roos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Demons test themselves at the MCG against a Hawthorn side desperate to bounce back, after the Crows demolish the Kangaroos at Adelaide Oval. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-demons-taking-it-up-to-hawks-after-crows-demolish-roos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-demons-taking-it-up-to-hawks-after-crows-demolish-roos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Demons seek top six spot against Hawks after Crows demolish Roos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Demons test themselves at the MCG against a Hawthorn side desperate to bounce back, after the Crows demolish the Kangaroos at Adelaide Oval. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-demons-seek-top-six-spot-against-hawks-after-crows-demolish-roos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-demons-seek-top-six-spot-against-hawks-after-crows-demolish-roos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Demons red hot in upset win over Hawks after Crows demolish Roos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Demons make another statement at the MCG with victory over Hawthorn, after the Crows demolish the Kangaroos at Adelaide Oval. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-demons-red-hot-in-upset-win-over-hawks-after-crows-demolish-roos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-demons-red-hot-in-upset-win-over-hawks-after-crows-demolish-roos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Crows produce 10-goal quarter against hapless Kangaroos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The eighth-placed Crows are in a confident mood as they host the Kangaroos, who are desperately looking to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-produce-10-goal-quarter-against-hapless-kangaroos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-produce-10-goal-quarter-against-hapless-kangaroos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Crows chasing third straight win against out-of-form Roos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The eighth-placed Crows are in a confident mood as they host the Kangaroos, who are desperately looking to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-chasing-third-straight-win-against-out-of-form-roos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-chasing-third-straight-win-against-out-of-form-roos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Crows build on 10-goal quarter to dominate hapless Kangaroos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The eighth-placed Crows are in a confident mood as they host the Kangaroos, who are desperately looking to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-build-on-10-goal-quarter-to-dominate-hapless-kangaroos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-build-on-10-goal-quarter-to-dominate-hapless-kangaroos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to watch Delta Goodrem's Eurovision final performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eurovision Song Contest is on this Sunday, which will mean an early start for superfans of the pop culture phenomenon. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/where-to-watch-delta-goodrems-eurovision-final-performance/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/where-to-watch-delta-goodrems-eurovision-final-performance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know before Eurovision on Sunday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eurovision Song Contest is on this Sunday, which will mean an early start for superfans of the pop culture phenomenon. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/what-you-need-to-know-before-eurovision-on-sunday-morning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/what-you-need-to-know-before-eurovision-on-sunday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM says fuel supply now above pre-war levels, no word on extending excise cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's fuel supply is now greater than it was before the Iran war broke out in late February, the prime minister has said, while refusing to indicate whether the fuel excise cut will be extended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/pm-says-fuel-supply-now-above-pre-war-levels-no-word-on-extending-excise-cut/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/pm-says-fuel-supply-now-above-pre-war-levels-no-word-on-extending-excise-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frustrated Scheffler slams 'absurd' pin positions after disappointing round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scottie Scheffler takes issue with the pin positions at the PGA Championship after being upstaged by an American duo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/frustrated-scheffler-slams-absurd-pin-positions-after-disappointing-round/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/frustrated-scheffler-slams-absurd-pin-positions-after-disappointing-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hantavirus-hit cruise ship Australians unlikely to be paid out, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[But the lawyer who led the class action in the COVID-19 era Ruby Princess case has warned the cruise company will likely argue Australian law had no jurisdiction over the matter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-australians-unlikely-to-be-paid-out-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-australians-unlikely-to-be-paid-out-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has the PM squandered his 'Big Tobacco' moment with gambling ads?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the cover of budget day, the Albanese government this week dropped its long-awaited response to a gambling harm inquiry. Advocates say it has "failed miserably".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/has-the-pm-squandered-his-big-tobacco-moment-with-gambling-ads/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/has-the-pm-squandered-his-big-tobacco-moment-with-gambling-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates say 'three big gorillas' have stopped real national gambling reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the cover of budget day, the Albanese government this week dropped its long-awaited response to a gambling harm inquiry. Advocates say it has "failed miserably".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/advocates-say-three-big-gorillas-have-stopped-real-national-gambling-reform/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/advocates-say-three-big-gorillas-have-stopped-real-national-gambling-reform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Cricket is a funny game': Cruel dismissal denies Marsh IPL century]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitch Marsh receives a nightmare slice of luck after a stunning innings put him on course for the triple figures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/cricket-is-a-funny-game-cruel-dismissal-denies-marsh-ipl-century/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/cricket-is-a-funny-game-cruel-dismissal-denies-marsh-ipl-century/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diphtheria used to be a major cause of childhood deaths. Now it's back in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once a major cause of childhood deaths, diphtheria was largely eliminated through vaccination. Health authorities say falling immunity may now be helping the disease spread again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/diphtheria-used-to-be-a-major-cause-of-childhood-deaths-now-its-back-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/diphtheria-used-to-be-a-major-cause-of-childhood-deaths-now-its-back-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diphtheria is back in Australia. Here's what to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once a major cause of childhood deaths, diphtheria was largely eliminated through vaccination. Health authorities say falling immunity may now be helping the disease spread again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/diphtheria-is-back-in-australia-heres-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/diphtheria-is-back-in-australia-heres-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight cancellation chaos sparks $40m bid to fix airline complaints system]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has announced nearly $40 million to fund an overhaul of aviation consumer rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/flight-cancellation-chaos-sparks-40m-bid-to-fix-airline-complaints-system/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/flight-cancellation-chaos-sparks-40m-bid-to-fix-airline-complaints-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$40m bid for airline crackdown with warnings of fare rises, cancelled flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has announced nearly $40 million to fund an overhaul of aviation consumer rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/40m-bid-for-airline-crackdown-with-warnings-of-fare-rises-cancelled-flights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/40m-bid-for-airline-crackdown-with-warnings-of-fare-rises-cancelled-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$40m bid for airline crackdown as sector warns of higher fares, cancelled flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has announced nearly $40 million to fund an overhaul of aviation consumer rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/40m-bid-for-airline-crackdown-as-sector-warns-of-higher-fares-cancelled-flights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/40m-bid-for-airline-crackdown-as-sector-warns-of-higher-fares-cancelled-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese undersea device found near Bali may be part of something bigger]]></title><description><![CDATA[The discovery of a Chinese undersea monitoring device in a strategic Indonesian waterway last month "shows the extent of both China's reach and its undersea ambitions" and has implications for Australia's defence strategy, say experts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/chinese-undersea-device-found-near-bali-may-be-part-of-something-bigger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/chinese-undersea-device-found-near-bali-may-be-part-of-something-bigger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The journey of pollen to a plant in photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever looked at a flower up close? &nbsp;Or wondered how plants are pollinated? Take a journey through the secret life of plants captured in stunning images by Australian botanists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-journey-of-pollen-to-a-plant-in-photos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-journey-of-pollen-to-a-plant-in-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netanyahu gave a rare interview at a crucial time for the Middle East]]></title><description><![CDATA[The question for the Gulf states is whether they are happy for Israel to be the dominant player in the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/netanyahu-gave-a-rare-interview-at-a-crucial-time-for-the-middle-east/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/netanyahu-gave-a-rare-interview-at-a-crucial-time-for-the-middle-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labor stalwart slams the 'view from Mar-a-Lago']]></title><description><![CDATA[Labor and the Coalition are both acutely mindful of One Nation's rise and its determination to take a decisive role in a future conservative government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/labor-stalwart-slams-the-view-from-mar-a-lago/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/labor-stalwart-slams-the-view-from-mar-a-lago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jane Caro reckons Australia is kidding itself about private schools]]></title><description><![CDATA["There are absolutely no statistics that say that because you sent your kid to a private school they're going to do better in life."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/jane-caro-reckons-australia-is-kidding-itself-about-private-schools/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/jane-caro-reckons-australia-is-kidding-itself-about-private-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nic Cage makes the leap to TV in Spider-Man spin off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plus, Shaun Micallef dives into Australia's gambling problem and the Stranger Things creators back another sci-fi mystery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/nic-cage-makes-the-leap-to-tv-in-spider-man-spin-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/nic-cage-makes-the-leap-to-tv-in-spider-man-spin-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auckland cruises past Adelaide to reach maiden ALM grand final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Auckland becomes the first team from New Zealand to qualify for an A-League Men's season decider after making light work of Adelaide at Hindmarsh Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/auckland-cruises-past-adelaide-to-reach-maiden-alm-grand-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/auckland-cruises-past-adelaide-to-reach-maiden-alm-grand-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Rarely seen 'eight-point try' as Sharks and Dogs kick off Magic Round]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest weekends on the NRL calendar begins tonight as Magic Round kicks off in Brisbane. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-rarely-seen-eight-point-try-as-sharks-and-dogs-kick-off-magic-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-rarely-seen-eight-point-try-as-sharks-and-dogs-kick-off-magic-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: NRL Magic Round begins at Lang Park as Australia keeps coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest weekends on the NRL calendar begins tonight as Magic Round kicks off in Brisbane. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-nrl-magic-round-begins-at-lang-park-as-australia-keeps-coach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-nrl-magic-round-begins-at-lang-park-as-australia-keeps-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Latrell Mitchell hobbles off late in Souths' loss to Dolphins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latrell Mitchell's State of Origin prospects are under question after the star centre hobbles off late in the Rabbitohs' Magic Round clash with the Dolphins. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-latrell-mitchell-hobbles-off-late-in-souths-loss-to-dolphins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-latrell-mitchell-hobbles-off-late-in-souths-loss-to-dolphins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: 'Forgot they were playing tackle': Dogs rinsed for 'soft' start to Magic Round]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest weekends on the NRL calendar begins tonight as Magic Round kicks off in Brisbane. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-forgot-they-were-playing-tackle-dogs-rinsed-for-soft-start-to-magic-round/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-forgot-they-were-playing-tackle-dogs-rinsed-for-soft-start-to-magic-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dolphins put on wet weather masterclass, Bulldogs' season sinks further]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lachlan Galvin drops the ball less than a metre from the tryline to end a miserable night for the Bulldogs, kicking off Magic Round with a 38-16 loss to the Sharks. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dolphins-put-on-wet-weather-masterclass-bulldogs-season-sinks-further/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dolphins-put-on-wet-weather-masterclass-bulldogs-season-sinks-further/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Diabolical night for Bulldogs ends with shocking bombed try]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lachlan Galvin drops the ball less than a metre from the tryline to end a miserable night for the Bulldogs, kicking off Magic Round with a 38-16 loss to the Sharks. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-diabolical-night-for-bulldogs-ends-with-shocking-bombed-try/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-diabolical-night-for-bulldogs-ends-with-shocking-bombed-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Bennett insists Latrell will be fit for Origin despite injury exit in loss to Dolphins]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett says he expects Latrell Mitchell to take his place in State of Origin I despite the star centre hobbling off late in the Rabbitohs' Magic Round clash with the Dolphins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-bennett-insists-latrell-will-be-fit-for-origin-despite-injury-exit-in-loss-to-dolphins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-bennett-insists-latrell-will-be-fit-for-origin-despite-injury-exit-in-loss-to-dolphins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bennett insists Latrell will be fit for Origin despite injury exit in loss to Dolphins]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett says he expects Latrell Mitchell to take his place in State of Origin I despite the star centre hobbling off late in the Rabbitohs' Magic Round clash with the Dolphins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/bennett-insists-latrell-will-be-fit-for-origin-despite-injury-exit-in-loss-to-dolphins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/bennett-insists-latrell-will-be-fit-for-origin-despite-injury-exit-in-loss-to-dolphins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neo-Nazi group banned in Australia under hate laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[White Australia will be listed as a hate group, making it illegal to support the organisation in any way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/neo-nazi-group-banned-in-australia-under-hate-laws/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/neo-nazi-group-banned-in-australia-under-hate-laws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universities warn against Coalition plan to cut foreign student numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Universities are bracing for foreign student numbers to absorb the bulk of cuts under a Coalition migration plan, with experts warning skilled visas would be difficult to cull.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/universities-warn-against-coalition-plan-to-cut-foreign-student-numbers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/universities-warn-against-coalition-plan-to-cut-foreign-student-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Gut feeling': Rising Socceroos star on why he moved to Norwich City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising Socceroos striker Mo Toure says a "gut feeling" was the reason behind his wildly successful move to the English Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/gut-feeling-rising-socceroos-star-on-why-he-moved-to-norwich-city/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/gut-feeling-rising-socceroos-star-on-why-he-moved-to-norwich-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coalition tax plan could cost more than suggested in first few years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Coalition's plan to index tax brackets could cost $35 billion in the first four years, more than has been suggested, and $44 billion in one year alone in 2035-36.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/coalition-tax-plan-could-cost-more-than-suggested-in-first-few-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/coalition-tax-plan-could-cost-more-than-suggested-in-first-few-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABC boss Hugh Marks flags TV cuts as broadcaster pivots to new platforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ABC's managing director says the public broadcaster's biggest challenge is "stopping things" as he seeks to grow audiences on new platforms without increasing staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/abc-boss-hugh-marks-flags-tv-cuts-as-broadcaster-pivots-to-new-platforms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/abc-boss-hugh-marks-flags-tv-cuts-as-broadcaster-pivots-to-new-platforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your questions about the hantavirus outbreak answered]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Australian travellers linked to the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak land back in Western Australia, we look at what we do and don't know about the virus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/your-questions-about-the-hantavirus-outbreak-answered/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/your-questions-about-the-hantavirus-outbreak-answered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surge with handball or control by foot: AFL challengers make choices in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[An early review of the AFL season so far points to a split between two distinct styles, with one side making a case for being flag favourites by showing it can deliver both.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/surge-with-handball-or-control-by-foot-afl-challengers-make-choices-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/surge-with-handball-or-control-by-foot-afl-challengers-make-choices-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hantavirus cruise ship passengers land in Perth to begin quarantine]]></title><description><![CDATA[A flight carrying six people who were on board the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship lands at an air force base in Perth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hantavirus-cruise-ship-passengers-land-in-perth-to-begin-quarantine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hantavirus-cruise-ship-passengers-land-in-perth-to-begin-quarantine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking: Hantavirus cruise ship passengers land in Perth to begin quarantine]]></title><description><![CDATA[A flight carrying six people who were on board the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship lands at an air force base in Perth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-hantavirus-cruise-ship-passengers-land-in-perth-to-begin-quarantine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-hantavirus-cruise-ship-passengers-land-in-perth-to-begin-quarantine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking: Hantavirus cruise passengers arrive in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A flight carrying five Australians and one New Zealander who were on board the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship has landed in an air force base in Perth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-hantavirus-cruise-passengers-arrive-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-hantavirus-cruise-passengers-arrive-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI to power medicines approvals but humans will still call the shots]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week&rsquo;s budget revealed a number of ways the federal government is expected to use artificial intelligence to cut back on red tape. One expert says the benefits are "mostly good".&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ai-to-power-medicines-approvals-but-humans-will-still-call-the-shots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ai-to-power-medicines-approvals-but-humans-will-still-call-the-shots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlton interim coach Fraser pulls out of running for full-time role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Fraser will lead Carlton for the remainder of the season after Michael Voss's exit, but isn't prepared to do the job full-time just yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/carlton-interim-coach-fraser-pulls-out-of-running-for-full-time-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/carlton-interim-coach-fraser-pulls-out-of-running-for-full-time-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The budget reply is a reminder times have changed and attention is short]]></title><description><![CDATA[To appreciate how much times have changed, it is worth comparing the opposition leader's budget reply speech to Peter Dutton's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-budget-reply-is-a-reminder-times-have-changed-and-attention-is-short/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-budget-reply-is-a-reminder-times-have-changed-and-attention-is-short/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angus Taylor has taken both an economic and a cultural gamble]]></title><description><![CDATA[To appreciate how much times have changed, it is worth comparing the opposition leader's budget reply speech to Peter Dutton's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/angus-taylor-has-taken-both-an-economic-and-a-cultural-gamble/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/angus-taylor-has-taken-both-an-economic-and-a-cultural-gamble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vaccine program slashes RSV hospitalisations of young babies]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new immunisation program for pregnant mothers and newborns has almost halved the number of young babies being hospitalised with a serious respiratory virus, according to a new report.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/vaccine-program-slashes-rsv-hospitalisations-of-young-babies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/vaccine-program-slashes-rsv-hospitalisations-of-young-babies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vaccine program almost halves RSV hospitalisations of young babies]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new immunisation program for pregnant mothers and newborns has almost halved the number of young babies being hospitalised with a serious respiratory virus, according to a new report.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/vaccine-program-almost-halves-rsv-hospitalisations-of-young-babies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/vaccine-program-almost-halves-rsv-hospitalisations-of-young-babies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospitalisation of young babies almost halved by new immunisation program]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new immunisation program for pregnant mothers and newborns has almost halved the number of young babies being hospitalised with a serious respiratory virus, according to a new report.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hospitalisation-of-young-babies-almost-halved-by-new-immunisation-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hospitalisation-of-young-babies-almost-halved-by-new-immunisation-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why some young Australians think the budget sold them out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister said this budget was about fixing intergenerational inequality, but online, gen Z and the Millennials are hearing a different narrative.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-some-young-australians-think-the-budget-sold-them-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-some-young-australians-think-the-budget-sold-them-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Millennials and gen Z feel ripped off by this budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister said this budget was about fixing intergenerational inequality, but online, gen Z and the Millennials are hearing a different narrative.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-millennials-and-gen-z-feel-ripped-off-by-this-budget/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-millennials-and-gen-z-feel-ripped-off-by-this-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX set to open higher as Wall Street rallies with new records]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ASX is set to open higher in morning trading after rallies on Wall Street. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-set-to-open-higher-as-wall-street-rallies-with-new-records/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-set-to-open-higher-as-wall-street-rallies-with-new-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX opens higher as Wall Street rallies with records]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ASX opens higher in morning trading after rallies on Wall Street. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-opens-higher-as-wall-street-rallies-with-records/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-opens-higher-as-wall-street-rallies-with-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Taylor 'huffing and puffing on the dog whistle': Labor criticises budget reply]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health Minister Mark Butler says the group Australia repatriated from the hantavirus cruise ship are in "good shape" ahead of their arrival in Perth today. Follow live.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-taylor-huffing-and-puffing-on-the-dog-whistle-labor-criticises-budget-reply/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-taylor-huffing-and-puffing-on-the-dog-whistle-labor-criticises-budget-reply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Hantavirus cruise ship passengers in 'good shape' ahead of arrival in Perth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health Minister Mark Butler says the group Australia repatriated from the hantavirus cruise ship are in "good shape" ahead of their arrival in Perth today. Follow live.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-hantavirus-cruise-ship-passengers-in-good-shape-ahead-of-arrival-in-perth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-hantavirus-cruise-ship-passengers-in-good-shape-ahead-of-arrival-in-perth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese Australians say Coalition pitch to cut non-citizens' welfare 'sounds like One Nation']]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese Australians have lashed the Coalition's plan to block non-citizens from accessing welfare services, likening the opposition's targeting of migrants to One Nation.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/chinese-australians-say-coalition-pitch-to-cut-non-citizens-welfare-sounds-like-one-nation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/chinese-australians-say-coalition-pitch-to-cut-non-citizens-welfare-sounds-like-one-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wealthy use trusts to pay less tax, but does budget change go too far?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal budget includes a new 30 per cent minimum tax on discretionary trusts. Experts say it is not just the ultra-wealthy that will be hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/wealthy-use-trusts-to-pay-less-tax-but-does-budget-change-go-too-far/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/wealthy-use-trusts-to-pay-less-tax-but-does-budget-change-go-too-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trust tax could hurt young, not just ultra-wealthy, tax advisors warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal budget includes a new 30 per cent minimum tax on discretionary trusts. Experts say it is not just the ultra-wealthy that will be hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/trust-tax-could-hurt-young-not-just-ultra-wealthy-tax-advisors-warn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/trust-tax-could-hurt-young-not-just-ultra-wealthy-tax-advisors-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finally, a tax fight that actually means something]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labor and the Liberals are offering imperfect but undeniably bold alternative visions for the tax system. It's nice to have something to talk about.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/finally-a-tax-fight-that-actually-means-something/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/finally-a-tax-fight-that-actually-means-something/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angus Taylor promises permanent tax cuts and to reinstate all negative gearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Coalition would repeal all of Labor's negative gearing and capital gains changes and spend $22.5 billion over four years handing back tax "bracket creep" to workers if elected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/angus-taylor-promises-permanent-tax-cuts-and-to-reinstate-all-negative-gearing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/angus-taylor-promises-permanent-tax-cuts-and-to-reinstate-all-negative-gearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor's bold budget reply a mix of sound and dubious policy commitments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opposition Leader Angus Taylor commits to phasing in income tax indexation under a "tax back guarantee" that he says "will fully protect all taxpayers from inflation".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/taylors-bold-budget-reply-a-mix-of-sound-and-dubious-policy-commitments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/taylors-bold-budget-reply-a-mix-of-sound-and-dubious-policy-commitments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Kerr to leave Chelsea after six years at London club]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Matildas star has spent over six years playing for the London-based team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/sam-kerr-to-leave-chelsea-after-six-years-at-london-club/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/sam-kerr-to-leave-chelsea-after-six-years-at-london-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking: Sam Kerr to leave Chelsea Football Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Matildas star has spent over six years playing for the London-based team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-sam-kerr-to-leave-chelsea-football-club/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-sam-kerr-to-leave-chelsea-football-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miraculous try-savers hand NSW second straight Origin series win]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second straight year, NSW secures the Women's State of Origin shield in Game II, with Jesse Southwell and Teagan Berry coming up with stunning try-savers to get the Blues over the line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/miraculous-try-savers-hand-nsw-second-straight-origin-series-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/miraculous-try-savers-hand-nsw-second-straight-origin-series-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Miraculous try-savers hand NSW second straight Origin series win]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second straight year, NSW secures the Women's State of Origin shield in Game II, with Jesse Southwell and Teagan Berry coming up with stunning try-savers to get the Blues over the line. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-miraculous-try-savers-hand-nsw-second-straight-origin-series-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-miraculous-try-savers-hand-nsw-second-straight-origin-series-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Maroons' lead short lived as Blues hit back in rain-soaked Origin II]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second straight year, the NSW Blues can secure the Women's State of Origin shield in Game II, with the Maroons trying to defend home turf in Brisbane. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-maroons-lead-short-lived-as-blues-hit-back-in-rain-soaked-origin-ii/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-maroons-lead-short-lived-as-blues-hit-back-in-rain-soaked-origin-ii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Maroons face must-win Origin clash at Lang Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second straight year, the NSW Blues can secure the Women's State of Origin shield in Game II, with the Maroons trying to defend home turf in Brisbane. 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/shocker-business-groups-lament-migration-plan-as-taylor-speaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business opposes Coalition plan to cut migration to meet housing needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Coalition wants to limit Australia's net migration intake to only one person per new home built, but businesses say the economy needs a "sustainable" migration program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/business-opposes-coalition-plan-to-cut-migration-to-meet-housing-needs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/business-opposes-coalition-plan-to-cut-migration-to-meet-housing-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business groups lament migration plan as Taylor speaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Coalition wants to limit Australia's net migration intake to only one person per new home built, but businesses say the economy needs a "sustainable" migration program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/business-groups-lament-migration-plan-as-taylor-speaks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/business-groups-lament-migration-plan-as-taylor-speaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albanese taunts Taylor as another defector joins Labor ranks]]></title><description><![CDATA[After failing to catch anyone by surprise with the budget, Anthony Albanese had another trick up his sleeve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/albanese-taunts-taylor-as-another-defector-joins-labor-ranks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/albanese-taunts-taylor-as-another-defector-joins-labor-ranks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knife incident at Korean Antarctic base triggers evacuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Antarctic expeditioner who allegedly threatened colleagues with a bladed weapon has been removed from a Korean research station in a rare mid-winter evacuation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/knife-incident-at-korean-antarctic-base-triggers-evacuation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/knife-incident-at-korean-antarctic-base-triggers-evacuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antarctic expeditioner removed after weapon incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A member of an Antarctic expedition who allegedly threatened colleagues with a bladed weapon has been removed from a Korean research station in a rare mid-winter evacuation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/antarctic-expeditioner-removed-after-weapon-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/antarctic-expeditioner-removed-after-weapon-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power to cut funding and stricter 'permanence' test under new NDIS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legislation designed to save $35 billion in NDIS spending is introduced to parliament, revealing new powers for the minister to cut funding to classes of supports, automate some decisions and create requirements for prospective participants to exhaust all other treatment options before entering the NDIS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/power-to-cut-funding-and-stricter-permanence-test-under-new-ndis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/power-to-cut-funding-and-stricter-permanence-test-under-new-ndis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hardwick defends Suns staffer amid AFL betting 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/coalition-to-propose-permanent-end-to-tax-bracket-creep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entire university sector accused of antisemitism failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[he special envoy on antisemitism has found not a single Australian university has met its requirements for adopting a definition of antisemitism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/entire-university-sector-accused-of-antisemitism-failure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/entire-university-sector-accused-of-antisemitism-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These charts show how Coles Down Down pricing patterns duped shoppers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pricing patterns of these six products show how Coles was found to have misled consumers through its Down Down pricing patterns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/these-charts-show-how-coles-down-down-pricing-patterns-duped-shoppers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/these-charts-show-how-coles-down-down-pricing-patterns-duped-shoppers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charts show how Coles duped shoppers with Down Down price patterns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pricing patterns of these six products show how Coles was found to have misled consumers through its Down Down pricing patterns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/charts-show-how-coles-duped-shoppers-with-down-down-price-patterns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/charts-show-how-coles-duped-shoppers-with-down-down-price-patterns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISIS brides' arrest in Australia prompts anger in Syrian camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The arrest of three Australian women linked to the Islamic State group sparks anger and frustration inside the Syrian refugee camp where they had lived for years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/isis-brides-arrest-in-australia-prompts-anger-in-syrian-camp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 04:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/isis-brides-arrest-in-australia-prompts-anger-in-syrian-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coles found to have misled shoppers in bombshell Federal Court case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supermarket giant Coles broke consumer law by misleading shoppers on discount prices, a Federal Court judge has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/coles-found-to-have-misled-shoppers-in-bombshell-federal-court-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/coles-found-to-have-misled-shoppers-in-bombshell-federal-court-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking: Coles found to have misled shoppers in bombshell Federal Court case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supermarket giant Coles broke consumer law by misleading shoppers on discount prices, a Federal Court judge has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-coles-found-to-have-misled-shoppers-in-bombshell-federal-court-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-coles-found-to-have-misled-shoppers-in-bombshell-federal-court-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Non-citizens to be banned from NDIS under coalition policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Non-citizens, including permanent residents, will be barred from accessing welfare under a updated migration crackdown promised by the Coalition.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/non-citizens-to-be-banned-from-ndis-under-coalition-policy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/non-citizens-to-be-banned-from-ndis-under-coalition-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Wallabies coach handed ban and pay cut for abusing officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eddie Jones has been suspended from coaching Japan during its rugby union Test match against Italy in July after "incidences of verbal abuse" during a recent tour of Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/former-wallabies-coach-handed-ban-and-pay-cut-for-abusing-officials/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/former-wallabies-coach-handed-ban-and-pay-cut-for-abusing-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Cost of war on agenda as Trump meets Xi, UAE denies Netanyahu's secret visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump is expected to ask for China's help to resolve the costly and unpopular conflict with Iran, but analysts say he is unlikely to get the support he wants. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-cost-of-war-on-agenda-as-trump-meets-xi-uae-denies-netanyahus-secret-visit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-cost-of-war-on-agenda-as-trump-meets-xi-uae-denies-netanyahus-secret-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia launches first America's Cup challenge in 25 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia launches its first challenge for the America's Cup in a quarter of a century, entering a team for the 38th edition of the historic sailing event in Naples, Italy, next year.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-launches-first-americas-cup-challenge-in-25-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-launches-first-americas-cup-challenge-in-25-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Housing minister says tax changes will not have 'significant' impact on rents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Housing Minister Clare O'Neil says the tax changes in the budget will not have a "significant impact" on rent prices. 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+0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/swans-move-annual-pride-game-away-from-st-kilda-after-collard-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Australian cricketer named first foreign English selector]]></title><description><![CDATA[The appointment of its first Australian selector, its first female coach and a new-look team has made it a landmark day for England's men's cricket team as it prepares to plunge into its post-Ashes Test recovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/former-australian-cricketer-named-first-foreign-english-selector/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/former-australian-cricketer-named-first-foreign-english-selector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Buried' report shows Australians waiting 12 months for aged care support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opposition MPs accuse the federal government of burying 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The find suggests Neanderthals could perform complex medical procedures.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/a-remarkable-achievementnbspneanderthals-may-have-practised-dentistry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/a-remarkable-achievementnbspneanderthals-may-have-practised-dentistry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graphic novel wins $60k Stella Prize for first time in award's 14-year history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lee Lai's debut graphic novel, Stone Fruit, was longlisted for the Stella Prize in 2022. 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Follow the latest on our live markets blog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-set-to-edge-lower-in-first-session-after-budget-wall-street-mixed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-set-to-edge-lower-in-first-session-after-budget-wall-street-mixed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: PM expects 'blowback' from budget as opposition says young people 'kneecapped on multiple fronts']]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the offset will allow future governments to return bracket creep to working Australians in the form of an offset. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-pm-expects-blowback-from-budget-as-opposition-says-young-people-kneecapped-on-multiple-fronts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-pm-expects-blowback-from-budget-as-opposition-says-young-people-kneecapped-on-multiple-fronts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Labor flags more tax relief for workers in future budgets, building on $250 offset]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the offset will allow future governments to return bracket creep to working Australians in the form of an offset. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-labor-flags-more-tax-relief-for-workers-in-future-budgets-building-on-250-offset/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-labor-flags-more-tax-relief-for-workers-in-future-budgets-building-on-250-offset/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Chalmers says $250 tax perk for working Australians could help future bracket creep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the offset will allow future governments to return bracket creep to working Australians in the form of an offset. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-chalmers-says-250-tax-perk-for-working-australians-could-help-future-bracket-creep/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-chalmers-says-250-tax-perk-for-working-australians-could-help-future-bracket-creep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Chalmers defends negative gearing changes in budget wash-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended negative gearing and capital gains tax changes unveiled in his fifth federal budget last night. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-chalmers-defends-negative-gearing-changes-in-budget-wash-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-chalmers-defends-negative-gearing-changes-in-budget-wash-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record fuel costs do little to deter big car buyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electric vehicles now represent 16 per cent of new car sales in Australia, in a growing trend coinciding with record fuel prices. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/record-fuel-costs-do-little-to-deter-big-car-buyers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/record-fuel-costs-do-little-to-deter-big-car-buyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How fuel prices have impacted car sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electric vehicles now represent 16 per cent of new car sales in Australia, in a growing trend coinciding with record fuel prices. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-fuel-prices-have-impacted-car-sales/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-fuel-prices-have-impacted-car-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia insists support for UAE does not involve action against Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Albanese government insists Australia is not involved in any "offensive action against Iran" amid reports the UAE, which had been supplied a Wedgetail aircraft, carried out military strikes against the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-insists-support-for-uae-does-not-involve-action-against-iran/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-insists-support-for-uae-does-not-involve-action-against-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will property tax changes level the playing field or raise the drawbridge?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's no doubt that taking away negative gearing on existing properties will reduce the amount many investors can afford to pay, evening up the playing field for owner-occupiers. But these tax changes by themselves aren't a cure all.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/will-property-tax-changes-level-the-playing-field-or-raise-the-drawbridge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/will-property-tax-changes-level-the-playing-field-or-raise-the-drawbridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz: Dig out your passport, it's time for a whirlwind world trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where was the world's first permanent commercial bungee jumping site set up? And which country is home to the historic city of Timbuktu?&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/quiz-dig-out-your-passport-its-time-for-a-whirlwind-world-trip/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/quiz-dig-out-your-passport-its-time-for-a-whirlwind-world-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After his recital was canned, Jayson Gillham took an orchestra to court]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2024, Jayson Gillham's show was cancelled for his on-stage comments about Palestine. Now he brings a legal suit and a new recital tour with a Palestinian Jordanian artist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/after-his-recital-was-canned-jayson-gillham-took-an-orchestra-to-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/after-his-recital-was-canned-jayson-gillham-took-an-orchestra-to-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$250 tax break for millions in 'rebalance' of tax system for workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labor will raise taxes on investment properties and some trust funds, giving the revenue back to workers with a new $250 tax break under reforms it says will "rebalance" the Australian tax system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/250-tax-break-for-millions-in-rebalance-of-tax-system-for-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/250-tax-break-for-millions-in-rebalance-of-tax-system-for-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$250 tax break for millions in budget's 'rebalance' of system for workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labor will raise taxes on investment properties and some trust funds, giving the revenue back to workers with a new $250 tax break under reforms it says will "rebalance" the Australian tax system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/250-tax-break-for-millions-in-budgets-rebalance-of-system-for-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/250-tax-break-for-millions-in-budgets-rebalance-of-system-for-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Chalmers reined in the property tax lurks in the budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the more striking elements from the now well-entrenched program of pre-budget leaks is the lack of outrage from the population or even the opposition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-chalmers-reined-in-the-property-tax-lurks-in-the-budget/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-chalmers-reined-in-the-property-tax-lurks-in-the-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How CGT changes could push investors to look outside property]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investors in stocks will be affected by changes to capital gains tax, but experts say the budget is still likely to see some investment move away from property and into shares.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-cgt-changes-could-push-investors-to-look-outside-property/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-cgt-changes-could-push-investors-to-look-outside-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chalmers jumped into the political no-go zone for one clear reason]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the more striking elements from the now well entrenched program of pre-budget leaks is the lack of outrage from the population or even the opposition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/chalmers-jumped-into-the-political-no-go-zone-for-one-clear-reason/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/chalmers-jumped-into-the-political-no-go-zone-for-one-clear-reason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CGT changes could see investment shift to shares, budget suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investors in stocks will be affected by changes to capital gains tax, but experts say the budget is still likely to see some investment move away from property and into shares.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/cgt-changes-could-see-investment-shift-to-shares-budget-suggests/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/cgt-changes-could-see-investment-shift-to-shares-budget-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia's last Baby Boomer prime minister becomes King of the Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tonight Anthony Albanese becomes the first serving prime minister in decades to take a hammer to the most sacred shibboleth in Australian domestic politics.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australias-last-baby-boomer-prime-minister-becomes-king-of-the-kids/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australias-last-baby-boomer-prime-minister-becomes-king-of-the-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The name of this health condition was 'very inaccurate'. Now it's changed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), a move which health experts say will lead to faster diagnosis and better treatment for women of all ages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-name-of-this-health-condition-was-very-inaccurate-now-its-changed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-name-of-this-health-condition-was-very-inaccurate-now-its-changed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron contemplates potential retirement after NBA playoff exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[LeBron James says he has no idea what the future holds after being bounced out of the second round of the NBA playoffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/lebron-contemplates-potential-retirement-after-nba-playoff-exit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/lebron-contemplates-potential-retirement-after-nba-playoff-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rankine says he has 'come a long way' since homophobic slur ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[After being forced to sit out of last year's finals series thanks to a suspension for a homophobic slur, Izak Rankine is confident he has grown.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/rankine-says-he-has-come-a-long-way-since-homophobic-slur-ban/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/rankine-says-he-has-come-a-long-way-since-homophobic-slur-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Terrible conversation': Smith opens up on call to sack childhood coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Smith is leaving no stone unturned in his bid to correct his recent form slump, even if that means parting ways with someone he considers a friend.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/terrible-conversation-smith-opens-up-on-call-to-sack-childhood-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/terrible-conversation-smith-opens-up-on-call-to-sack-childhood-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government accused of 'burying' response to landmark gambling report]]></title><description><![CDATA[A long-awaited response to an inquiry that called for a gambling advertising ban has been tabled on budget day, prompting accusations the government is trying to bury the document.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/government-accused-of-burying-response-to-landmark-gambling-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/government-accused-of-burying-response-to-landmark-gambling-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax reform to open door to 75,000 first home buyers, government estimates]]></title><description><![CDATA[In political push to get ahead of criticism it has broken election promises, Labor is making a case for how wealth is taxed in Australia by promising the budget will open the housing market up to younger buyers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/tax-reform-to-open-door-to-75000-first-home-buyers-government-estimates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/tax-reform-to-open-door-to-75000-first-home-buyers-government-estimates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax reform tipped to open door to 75,000 first home buyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a political push to get ahead of criticism it has broken election promises, Labor is making a case for how wealth is taxed in Australia by promising the budget will open the housing market to younger buyers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/tax-reform-tipped-to-open-door-to-75000-first-home-buyers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/tax-reform-tipped-to-open-door-to-75000-first-home-buyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Carlton boss addresses media after shock Voss resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlton CEO Graham Wright speaks to reporters after Michael Voss quit as Blues senior coach. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-carlton-boss-addresses-media-after-shock-voss-resignation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-carlton-boss-addresses-media-after-shock-voss-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlton boss says Voss resignation proof club is in 'genuine transition']]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlton CEO Graham Wright says the club will embark on a thorough process to determine the successor to Michael Voss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/carlton-boss-says-voss-resignation-proof-club-is-in-genuine-transition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/carlton-boss-says-voss-resignation-proof-club-is-in-genuine-transition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My four-year break from booze has led to an unexpected discovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[What started out as abstinence during a pregnancy four years ago turned into a game with myself to see how long I could go without alcohol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/my-four-year-break-from-booze-has-led-to-an-unexpected-discovery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/my-four-year-break-from-booze-has-led-to-an-unexpected-discovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six passengers from hantavirus cruise ship 'in good health', minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six passengers from a cruise ship at the centre of the deadly hantavirus outbreak are "in good health", as the Australian government remains hopeful it will finalise plans to repatriate them within 48 hours.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/six-passengers-from-hantavirus-cruise-ship-in-good-health-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/six-passengers-from-hantavirus-cruise-ship-in-good-health-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking: Six passengers from hantavirus cruise ship 'in good health', minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six passengers from a cruise ship at the centre of the deadly hantavirus outbreak are "in good health", as the Australian government remains hopeful it will finalise plans to repatriate them within 48 hours.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-six-passengers-from-hantavirus-cruise-ship-in-good-health-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-six-passengers-from-hantavirus-cruise-ship-in-good-health-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussie female racing drivers star at home and abroad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's strong cohort of young female racing drivers has shone at home and abroad, with a former F1 Academy driver achieving consecutive podiums on her Japanese debut and history made in the GT4 Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aussie-female-racing-drivers-star-at-home-and-abroad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aussie-female-racing-drivers-star-at-home-and-abroad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gout springs relay surprise as U20 world champs team named]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gout Gout is set to take part in the 200m and 4x400m relay at the Under-20 World Athletics Championships in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/gout-springs-relay-surprise-as-u20-world-champs-team-named/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 03:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/gout-springs-relay-surprise-as-u20-world-champs-team-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX slips as budget in focus while DroneShield probed by ASIC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian shares have slid while DroneShield is being investigated by ASIC over disclosures and share trading. Follow the ABC News live markets blog.<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-slips-as-budget-in-focus-while-droneshield-probed-by-asic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-slips-as-budget-in-focus-while-droneshield-probed-by-asic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX set to open higher as budget in focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian shares are set to open slightly higher after the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq closed at record highs despite another setback in efforts to end the US-Iran war. Follow the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-set-to-open-higher-as-budget-in-focus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-set-to-open-higher-as-budget-in-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX opens lower as budget in focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian shares have opened lower despite the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq closing at record highs. Follow the ABC News live markets blog.<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-opens-lower-as-budget-in-focus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-opens-lower-as-budget-in-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Work to do': AFL targets Indigenous player boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AFL is considering a range of measures to boost the number of Indigenous players in the league following a significant decline in recent seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/work-to-do-afl-targets-indigenous-player-boost/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/work-to-do-afl-targets-indigenous-player-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Smaller deficits forecast as Chalmers prepares to hand down fifth budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal budget will remain in the red over the next four years, but the deficits will be smaller than those forecast six months ago. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-smaller-deficits-forecast-as-chalmers-prepares-to-hand-down-fifth-budget/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-smaller-deficits-forecast-as-chalmers-prepares-to-hand-down-fifth-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Chalmers says Labor has chosen 'hard road of reform' in federal budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasurer Jim Chalmers says tonight's budget will be the government's most ambitious and will feature "more than the usual amount of savings and more than the usual amount of reform". Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-chalmers-says-labor-has-chosen-hard-road-of-reform-in-federal-budget/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-chalmers-says-labor-has-chosen-hard-road-of-reform-in-federal-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump, Xi and the AI race that could reshape global power]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Trump last visited China in 2017, artificial intelligence was not yet the centre of global power. Now it is.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/trump-xi-and-the-ai-race-that-could-reshape-global-power/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/trump-xi-and-the-ai-race-that-could-reshape-global-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump and Xi's meeting this week could change the course of the AI race]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Trump last visited China in 2017, artificial intelligence was not yet the centre of global power. Now it is.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/trump-and-xis-meeting-this-week-could-change-the-course-of-the-ai-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/trump-and-xis-meeting-this-week-could-change-the-course-of-the-ai-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket Australia hoping private owners can make BBL a cricket 'grand slam']]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg says private investment in the Big Bash League is "inevitable" and waiting for too long could mean "we've missed the boat" as more competitions pop up around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/cricket-australia-hoping-private-owners-can-make-bbl-a-cricket-grand-slam/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/cricket-australia-hoping-private-owners-can-make-bbl-a-cricket-grand-slam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vanuatu drops limitations on China in key pact with Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ABC can reveal that after months of difficult negotiations, the Nakamal Agreement has been approved by Vanuatu's cabinet but omits key limitations on China's influence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/vanuatu-drops-limitations-on-china-in-key-pact-with-australia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/vanuatu-drops-limitations-on-china-in-key-pact-with-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vanuatu approves new agreement with Australia after fraught negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ABC can reveal that after months of difficult negotiations, the Nakamal Agreement has been approved by Vanuatu's cabinet but omits key limitations on China's influence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/vanuatu-approves-new-agreement-with-australia-after-fraught-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/vanuatu-approves-new-agreement-with-australia-after-fraught-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will be in tonight's federal budget? Here are the major measures we know about so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasurer Jim Chalmers is unveiling his fifth budget tonight, and housing for younger Australians will be a centrepiece.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/what-will-be-in-tonights-federal-budget-here-are-the-major-measures-we-know-about-so-far/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/what-will-be-in-tonights-federal-budget-here-are-the-major-measures-we-know-about-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No link between PCOS and higher rate of abnormal cysts: study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite what the name suggests, women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) do not have a higher rate of abnormal ovarian cysts than the general population, a large study shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/no-link-between-pcos-and-higher-rate-of-abnormal-cysts-study/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/no-link-between-pcos-and-higher-rate-of-abnormal-cysts-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netballer cops 'hurtful' criticism for returning 10 weeks post-baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paige Hadley made a shock return to the Super Netball league less than two months after giving birth to her baby boy. Despite some commentary online questioning her priorities, the midcourter is more determined than ever to prove women can pursue multiple dreams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/netballer-cops-hurtful-criticism-for-returning-10-weeks-post-baby/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/netballer-cops-hurtful-criticism-for-returning-10-weeks-post-baby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perfect Penny shoots world record in new trap format]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paris Olympics bronze medallist Penny Smith sets a new trap shooting world record with a flawless performance in the World Cup final &nbsp;in Kazakhstan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/perfect-penny-shoots-world-record-in-new-trap-format/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/perfect-penny-shoots-world-record-in-new-trap-format/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hantavirus-hit cruise ship passengers to quarantine in Perth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian passengers who were on board the hantavirus-hit cruise ship will be ordered to quarantine in Perth for at least three weeks.&#8239;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-passengers-to-quarantine-in-perth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-passengers-to-quarantine-in-perth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hasrat's life changed the day she stumbled across the T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[State and WBBL cricketer Hasrat Gill has risen through the ranks of youth Australian cricket. She is one of many South Asian teenagers flocking to the sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hasrats-life-changed-the-day-she-stumbled-across-the-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hasrats-life-changed-the-day-she-stumbled-across-the-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The Black Elvis' to perform at the Sydney Opera House]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncle Roger Knox, aka the Black Elvis, will&nbsp;perform a&nbsp;collection of his hit songs and a few yarns from his life at the Sydney Opera House,&nbsp;sharing&nbsp;the stage with&nbsp;his son and two grandsons.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-black-elvis-to-perform-at-the-sydney-opera-house/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-black-elvis-to-perform-at-the-sydney-opera-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Shadow treasurer appears to walk back comments on forming Liberal-One Nation coalition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson appears to have walked back comments signalling an openness to forming a Liberal-One Nation coalition. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-shadow-treasurer-appears-to-walk-back-comments-on-forming-liberal-one-nation-coalition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-shadow-treasurer-appears-to-walk-back-comments-on-forming-liberal-one-nation-coalition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: PM says Liberals and Nationals legitimised One Nation at Farrer by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Liberals and Nationals made a "big mistake" in legitimising One Nation at the Farrer by-election. Follow live. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-pm-says-liberals-and-nationals-legitimised-one-nation-at-farrer-by-election/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-pm-says-liberals-and-nationals-legitimised-one-nation-at-farrer-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: One Nation fielding candidates in Western Sydney after Farrer win, Joyce says]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce says the right-wing party will be shifting its attention to Western Sydney after its historic win at the Farrer by-election on Saturday. Follow live. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-one-nation-fielding-candidates-in-western-sydney-after-farrer-win-joyce-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-one-nation-fielding-candidates-in-western-sydney-after-farrer-win-joyce-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Nationals MP Colin Boyce rules out joining One Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nationals MP Colin Boyce has dismissed reports he would consider a switch to One Nation after it won the Farrer by-election. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-nationals-mp-colin-boyce-rules-out-joining-one-nation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-nationals-mp-colin-boyce-rules-out-joining-one-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Australians returning home from hantavirus cruise ship to quarantine in Perth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australians returning home from hantavirus cruise ship will quarantine in Perth. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-australians-returning-home-from-hantavirus-cruise-ship-to-quarantine-in-perth/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-australians-returning-home-from-hantavirus-cruise-ship-to-quarantine-in-perth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Wall Street hits new highs while ASX set to slip]]></title><description><![CDATA[More strong earnings news, demand for AI stocks and positive jobs data drove Wall Street higher. However, the ASX is set to slip today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-wall-street-hits-new-highs-while-asx-set-to-slip/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-wall-street-hits-new-highs-while-asx-set-to-slip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Health giant CSL's shares plummet 20pc on profit warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ASX falls sharply as CSL shares tank 20 per cent. More strong earnings news, demand for AI stocks and positive jobs data drove Wall Street higher. Follow the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-health-giant-csls-shares-plummet-20pc-on-profit-warning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-health-giant-csls-shares-plummet-20pc-on-profit-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Health giant CSL wipes out decade of share price gains on profit warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ASX falls as CSL shares tank on a profit downgrade. More strong earnings news, demand for AI stocks and positive jobs data drove Wall Street higher. Follow the ABC News live markets blog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-health-giant-csl-wipes-out-decade-of-share-price-gains-on-profit-warning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-health-giant-csl-wipes-out-decade-of-share-price-gains-on-profit-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Health giant CSL downgrades profit outlook as it books extra $6.9 billion hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ASX is set to slip today as CSL issues a profit warning. More strong earnings news, demand for AI stocks and positive jobs data drove Wall Street higher. Follow the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-health-giant-csl-downgrades-profit-outlook-as-it-books-extra-69-billion-hit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-health-giant-csl-downgrades-profit-outlook-as-it-books-extra-69-billion-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$100m plan to use AI to speed up housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence will be recruited to speed up assessments of housing and energy projects waiting for environmental approval, as the government races to build more homes and ward off a key frustration turning voters away from the major parties.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/100m-plan-to-use-ai-to-speed-up-housing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/100m-plan-to-use-ai-to-speed-up-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the course targeting young tradies with get-rich schemes]]></title><description><![CDATA["Escape the 9-5" content is blowing up on social media, but people who have gotten caught up in it warn of the costs. &nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/inside-the-course-targeting-young-tradies-with-get-rich-schemes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/inside-the-course-targeting-young-tradies-with-get-rich-schemes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Nation didn't just win. The Liberal vote collapsed spectacularly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drafting Barnaby Joyce created a permission structure that has allowed conservative or swing voters to support One Nation: if the bloke who was deputy prime minister thinks the Coalition has lost its way, something in the system must be broken. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/one-nation-didnt-just-win-the-liberal-vote-collapsed-spectacularly/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/one-nation-didnt-just-win-the-liberal-vote-collapsed-spectacularly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Nation didn't just win &mdash; Australian politics is deeply disrupted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drafting Barnaby Joyce created a permission structure that has allowed conservative or swing voters to support One Nation: if the bloke who was deputy prime minister thinks the Coalition has lost its way, something in the system must be broken.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/one-nation-didnt-just-win-mdash-australian-politics-is-deeply-disrupted/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/one-nation-didnt-just-win-mdash-australian-politics-is-deeply-disrupted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The federal budget is tomorrow. Here's why it matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Budget night features a lot of political talk and policy wonkiness, but the government's plan will impact your financial situation in one way or another, so it's quite important. Here's what you need to know.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-federal-budget-is-tomorrow-heres-why-it-matters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-federal-budget-is-tomorrow-heres-why-it-matters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's an idea to get housing back on track: build more homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[If it's serious about improving intergenerational fairness and housing affordability in this week's budget, perhaps the federal government should just build some houses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/heres-an-idea-to-get-housing-back-on-track-build-more-homes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/heres-an-idea-to-get-housing-back-on-track-build-more-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fashion designers are experimenting with AI, but not everyone is a fan]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Australian Fashion Week gets underway in Sydney, local and international designers debate the merits and detractions of using AI in the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/fashion-designers-are-experimenting-with-ai-but-not-everyone-is-a-fan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/fashion-designers-are-experimenting-with-ai-but-not-everyone-is-a-fan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix makes A-League history with semifinal triumph over Brisbane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wellington Phoenix has become the first side from New Zealand to make an A-League grand final after inching past Brisbane Roar in their semifinal.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/phoenix-makes-a-league-history-with-semifinal-triumph-over-brisbane/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/phoenix-makes-a-league-history-with-semifinal-triumph-over-brisbane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm's historic losing run ends, but win soured by broken cheekbone &mdash; as it happened]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Melbourne Storm are winners for the first time since round two, snapping a club-record losing streak with a big win over the Wests Tigers.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/storms-historic-losing-run-ends-but-win-soured-by-broken-cheekbone-mdash-as-it-happened/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/storms-historic-losing-run-ends-but-win-soured-by-broken-cheekbone-mdash-as-it-happened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm's historic losing run ends, but win soured by broken cheekbone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Melbourne Storm are winners for the first time since round two, snapping a club-record losing streak with a big win over the Wests Tigers.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/storms-historic-losing-run-ends-but-win-soured-by-broken-cheekbone/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/storms-historic-losing-run-ends-but-win-soured-by-broken-cheekbone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm snap record losing run as Tigers coach laments 'negative smell']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Melbourne Storm are winners for the first time since round two, snapping a club-record losing streak with a big win over the Wests Tigers.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/storm-snap-record-losing-run-as-tigers-coach-laments-negative-smell/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/storm-snap-record-losing-run-as-tigers-coach-laments-negative-smell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Storm stun Tigers with scoring blitz but lose fullback to broken cheek]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Melbourne Storm is on a seven-match losing streak, the club's worst run since entering the NRL, and hosts Wests Tigers. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-stun-tigers-with-scoring-blitz-but-lose-fullback-to-broken-cheek/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-stun-tigers-with-scoring-blitz-but-lose-fullback-to-broken-cheek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Storm snap losing streak but star fullback breaks cheekbone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Melbourne Storm have snapped their historic losing streak with a 44-16 win over Wests Tigers. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-snap-losing-streak-but-star-fullback-breaks-cheekbone/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-snap-losing-streak-but-star-fullback-breaks-cheekbone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Storm score four tries in opening 13 minutes to stun Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Melbourne Storm is on a seven-match losing streak, the club's worst run since entering the NRL, and hosts Wests Tigers. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-score-four-tries-in-opening-13-minutes-to-stun-tigers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-score-four-tries-in-opening-13-minutes-to-stun-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Storm out to end seven-match losing streak at home against Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Melbourne Storm is on a seven-match losing streak, the club's worst run since entering the NRL, and hosts Wests Tigers. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-out-to-end-seven-match-losing-streak-at-home-against-tigers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-out-to-end-seven-match-losing-streak-at-home-against-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Storm end losing run but fullback breaks cheekbone, Panthers beat Raiders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Melbourne Storm have snapped their historic losing streak with a 44-16 win over Wests Tigers. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-end-losing-run-but-fullback-breaks-cheekbone-panthers-beat-raiders/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-end-losing-run-but-fullback-breaks-cheekbone-panthers-beat-raiders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Raiders and Panthers going down to the wire in a 'classic arm wrestle']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Melbourne Storm have snapped their historic losing streak with a 44-16 win over Wests Tigers. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-raiders-and-panthers-going-down-to-the-wire-in-a-classic-arm-wrestle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-raiders-and-panthers-going-down-to-the-wire-in-a-classic-arm-wrestle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Tigers hunting consecutive wins in tense Crows arm wrestle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richmond, fresh from its first win of the year, welcomes Adelaide to the MCG, after Melbourne completes a routine victory over West Coast at Docklands. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-tigers-hunting-consecutive-wins-in-tense-crows-arm-wrestle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-tigers-hunting-consecutive-wins-in-tense-crows-arm-wrestle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Eagles lose key defender to concussion against Demons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne makes a strong start against West Coast at Docklands, as the Eagles lose Harry Edwards to concussion. Later, the Tigers and the Crows close out round nine. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-eagles-lose-key-defender-to-concussion-against-demons/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-eagles-lose-key-defender-to-concussion-against-demons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Eagles lose bloodied key defender for rest of match against Demons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne seeks to close in on the top six with a win over West Coast at Docklands, before the Tigers and the Crows close out round nine at the MCG. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-eagles-lose-bloodied-key-defender-for-rest-of-match-against-demons/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-eagles-lose-bloodied-key-defender-for-rest-of-match-against-demons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Eagles key defender in blood rule scare as Demons get the jump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne seeks to close in on the top six with a win over West Coast at Docklands, before the Tigers and the Crows close out round nine at the MCG. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-eagles-key-defender-in-blood-rule-scare-as-demons-get-the-jump/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-eagles-key-defender-in-blood-rule-scare-as-demons-get-the-jump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Eagles key defender has third concussion of year against Demons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne makes a strong start against West Coast at Docklands, as the Eagles lose Harry Edwards to concussion. Later, the Tigers and the Crows close out round nine. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-eagles-key-defender-has-third-concussion-of-year-against-demons/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-eagles-key-defender-has-third-concussion-of-year-against-demons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Demons trouncing Eagles, Tigers hunting consecutive wins in Crows clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne is making light work of West Coast at Docklands, while Richmond, fresh from its first win of the year, welcomes Adelaide to the MCG. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-demons-trouncing-eagles-tigers-hunting-consecutive-wins-in-crows-clash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-demons-trouncing-eagles-tigers-hunting-consecutive-wins-in-crows-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Demons too good for Eagles, Tigers hunting consecutive wins in Crows clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne completes a routine victory over West Coast at Docklands, while Richmond, fresh from its first win of the year, welcomes Adelaide to the MCG. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-demons-too-good-for-eagles-tigers-hunting-consecutive-wins-in-crows-clash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-demons-too-good-for-eagles-tigers-hunting-consecutive-wins-in-crows-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Demons out for top six against Eagles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne seeks to close in on the top six with a win over West Coast at Docklands, before the Tigers and the Crows close out round nine at the MCG. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-demons-out-for-top-six-against-eagles/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-demons-out-for-top-six-against-eagles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Crows surge past Tigers with strong second half, Dees down Eagles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide breaks the shackles after the main break to down a plucky Richmond by 37 points at the MCG. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-surge-past-tigers-with-strong-second-half-dees-down-eagles/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-surge-past-tigers-with-strong-second-half-dees-down-eagles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Crows kick clear with third quarter goal rush after Dees win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richmond, fresh from its first win of the year, welcomes Adelaide to the MCG, after Melbourne completes a routine victory over West Coast at Docklands. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-kick-clear-with-third-quarter-goal-rush-after-dees-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-kick-clear-with-third-quarter-goal-rush-after-dees-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crows surge past Tigers with strong second half, Dees down Eagles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide breaks the shackles after the main break to down a plucky Richmond, as the Demons have a comfortable win over the Eagles who lose a key defender to another concussion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/crows-surge-past-tigers-with-strong-second-half-dees-down-eagles/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/crows-surge-past-tigers-with-strong-second-half-dees-down-eagles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why this ex-Liberal thinks she can unite One Nation and Greens voters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlotte Mortlock believes it is time for Australia to leave the left-right ideology behind and focus on what brings people together instead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-this-ex-liberal-thinks-she-can-unite-one-nation-and-greens-voters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-this-ex-liberal-thinks-she-can-unite-one-nation-and-greens-voters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pauline Hanson lashes 'arrogant' critics who say One Nation can't go mainstream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pauline Hanson says the major parties "will lose" because of an "arrogant" belief that One Nation is not able to become a mainstream force, following the party's first lower house win this century.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/pauline-hanson-lashes-arrogant-critics-who-say-one-nation-cant-go-mainstream/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/pauline-hanson-lashes-arrogant-critics-who-say-one-nation-cant-go-mainstream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chalmers reveals gas tax revenue is up in federal budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the tax on offshore gas projects has raised more revenue than expected this year, as he prepares to hand down a budget focused on fixing a "broken" housing market and tax system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/chalmers-reveals-gas-tax-revenue-is-up-in-federal-budget/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/chalmers-reveals-gas-tax-revenue-is-up-in-federal-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whistleblower's plea to remove gag orders ahead of landmark ADF sexual violence inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The impending military sexual violence inquiry is a time for Defence to "reckon with" its past. But advocates say it will be half-baked unless defence lifts gag orders on victims ahead of hearings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/whistleblowers-plea-to-remove-gag-orders-ahead-of-landmark-adf-sexual-violence-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/whistleblowers-plea-to-remove-gag-orders-ahead-of-landmark-adf-sexual-violence-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'barrier' that must be removed before landmark Defence inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The impending military sexual violence inquiry is a time for Defence to "reckon with" its past. But advocates say it will be half-baked unless defence lifts gag orders on victims ahead of hearings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-barrier-that-must-be-removed-before-landmark-defence-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-barrier-that-must-be-removed-before-landmark-defence-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's players sick of being told 'don't bite the hand that feeds you']]></title><description><![CDATA[Players from various codes across the country will protest gender-based violence and call for greater accountability from clubs when instances of mistreatment arise.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/womens-players-sick-of-being-told-dont-bite-the-hand-that-feeds-you/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/womens-players-sick-of-being-told-dont-bite-the-hand-that-feeds-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Players across the country to make a stand against violence against women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players from various codes across the country will protest gender-based violence and call for greater accountability from clubs when instances of mistreatment arise.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/players-across-the-country-to-make-a-stand-against-violence-against-women/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/players-across-the-country-to-make-a-stand-against-violence-against-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top-earning Australians make money very differently from typical workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Australia, the way people earn their money affects the rate of tax they pay &mdash; and top earners have a very different income mix from everyone else.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/top-earning-australians-make-money-very-differently-from-typical-workers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/top-earning-australians-make-money-very-differently-from-typical-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How everyone is making money — and what it means for the tax they pay]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Australia, the way people earn their money affects the rate of tax they pay &mdash; and top earners have a very different income mix from everyone else.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-everyone-is-making-money-and-what-it-means-for-the-tax-they-pay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-everyone-is-making-money-and-what-it-means-for-the-tax-they-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farrer result turns One Nation from protest to genuine electoral threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[The result in Farrer has made One Nation&rsquo;s attempts to become the natural home for conservative Australians look less like a protest and more like a genuine electoral threat.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/farrer-result-turns-one-nation-from-protest-to-genuine-electoral-threat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/farrer-result-turns-one-nation-from-protest-to-genuine-electoral-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The RBA's post-COVID rate hikes caused Australians to work more]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Monetary Fund found that thousands of Australians took on a second or third job when the RBA hiked rates rapidly in 2022 and 2023. It expected the opposite.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-rbas-post-covid-rate-hikes-caused-australians-to-work-more/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-rbas-post-covid-rate-hikes-caused-australians-to-work-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councils to get federal funds for roads, pipes and wires in housing push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasurer Jim Chalmers will reveal details of the $2 billion fund in Tuesday's federal budget, declaring the cash injection will add an extra 65,000 homes over a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/councils-to-get-federal-funds-for-roads-pipes-and-wires-in-housing-push/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/councils-to-get-federal-funds-for-roads-pipes-and-wires-in-housing-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step away from the spellcheck. It’s quiz time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ready to hone your homophones and verbalise your vowels? Let's get spelling!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/step-away-from-the-spellcheck-its-quiz-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/step-away-from-the-spellcheck-its-quiz-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New exhibition charts motherhood from the 15th century to today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mother at Melbourne's NGV offers contrasting depictions of motherhood, from Toscani's Madonna and Child to First Nations weaving.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/new-exhibition-charts-motherhood-from-the-15th-century-to-today/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/new-exhibition-charts-motherhood-from-the-15th-century-to-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Brother's 25-year journey from raunchy nudity to 'family friendly']]></title><description><![CDATA[Imported to Australia 25 years ago, Big Brother introduced the country to the concept of 24-hour monitoring as entertainment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/big-brothers-25-year-journey-from-raunchy-nudity-to-family-friendly/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/big-brothers-25-year-journey-from-raunchy-nudity-to-family-friendly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melbourne City surges into ALW grand final after young gun's stunning strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shelby McMahon fires Melbourne City into the A-League Women's grand final, with her side downing Melbourne Victory 2-0 on aggregate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/melbourne-city-surges-into-alw-grand-final-after-young-guns-stunning-strike/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/melbourne-city-surges-into-alw-grand-final-after-young-guns-stunning-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why NRL rules allowed for Eels' three-point winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NRL says an unusual referee call, which allowed the Parramatta Eels to attempt a penalty goal after scoring in golden-point, was the correct decision.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-nrl-rules-allowed-for-eels-three-point-winner/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-nrl-rules-allowed-for-eels-three-point-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your guide to the weekend: Eternity, Wuthering Heights and new Meg Mac]]></title><description><![CDATA[What we're watching, reading and cooking this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/your-guide-to-the-weekend-eternity-wuthering-heights-and-new-meg-mac/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/your-guide-to-the-weekend-eternity-wuthering-heights-and-new-meg-mac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four for the weekend: Lena Dunham, Kneecap and a fix-all stew]]></title><description><![CDATA[What we're watching, reading and cooking this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/four-for-the-weekend-lena-dunham-kneecap-and-a-fix-all-stew/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/four-for-the-weekend-lena-dunham-kneecap-and-a-fix-all-stew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Winless Dragons host Knights in first match since Anzac Day smashing]]></title><description><![CDATA[St George Illawarra hosts the Newcastle Knights, seeking their first win of the season. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-winless-dragons-host-knights-in-first-match-since-anzac-day-smashing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-winless-dragons-host-knights-in-first-match-since-anzac-day-smashing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Winless Dragons booed by fans at half-time after conceding six tries]]></title><description><![CDATA[St George Illawarra fans have booed the Dragons off the field after the Red V conceded six tries in the first half against the Newcastle Knights. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-winless-dragons-booed-by-fans-at-half-time-after-conceding-six-tries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-winless-dragons-booed-by-fans-at-half-time-after-conceding-six-tries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Maroons suffer Origin blow with halfback Dearden needing ankle surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queensland has lost its halfback for the State of Origin opener, with Tom Dearden needing ankle surgery. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-maroons-suffer-origin-blow-with-halfback-dearden-needing-ankle-surgery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-maroons-suffer-origin-blow-with-halfback-dearden-needing-ankle-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Johnston creates more NRL history with 100th try at Stadium Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Sydney legend Alex Johnston has created more NRL history, scoring his 100th try at Stadium Australia. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-johnston-creates-more-nrl-history-with-100th-try-at-stadium-australia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-johnston-creates-more-nrl-history-with-100th-try-at-stadium-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Five tries for Knights winger as Dragons' woes deepen with heavy loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle winger Greg Marzehw has scored five tries as the Knights defeated the St George Illawarra Dragons 44-10. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-five-tries-for-knights-winger-as-dragons-woes-deepen-with-heavy-loss/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 06:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-five-tries-for-knights-winger-as-dragons-woes-deepen-with-heavy-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CSIRO to persist with job cuts despite $387 million funding injection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's national science agency CSIRO will persist with job cuts to up to 350 roles despite an extra $387.4 million in funding announced from the federal government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/csiro-to-persist-with-job-cuts-despite-387-million-funding-injection/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/csiro-to-persist-with-job-cuts-despite-387-million-funding-injection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US importing more beef as demand soars and prices rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States is importing more beef from Australia as its own supplies dwindle and demand soars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/us-importing-more-beef-as-demand-soars-and-prices-rise/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/us-importing-more-beef-as-demand-soars-and-prices-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia exporting record amounts of beef as US prices soar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States is importing more beef from Australia as its own supplies dwindle and demand soars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-exporting-record-amounts-of-beef-as-us-prices-soar/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-exporting-record-amounts-of-beef-as-us-prices-soar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Kangaroos take on Swans in Saturday opener ahead of Cats-Pies clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sydney Swans travel to Docklands to face North Melbourne in the first of four AFL games on Saturday, before tonight's big clash between Geelong and Collingwood at the MCG. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-kangaroos-take-on-swans-in-saturday-opener-ahead-of-cats-pies-clash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-kangaroos-take-on-swans-in-saturday-opener-ahead-of-cats-pies-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iron Maiden's doco goes big on spectacle, light on secrets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Iron Maiden documentary is a 50-year history of heavy metal's flashiest band as told by their biggest fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/iron-maidens-doco-goes-big-on-spectacle-light-on-secrets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/iron-maidens-doco-goes-big-on-spectacle-light-on-secrets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debilitating fatigue syndrome linked to changes to immune cells]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ella Engel saw may specialists before she was diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. Her blood may help researchers understand the condition.<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/debilitating-fatigue-syndrome-linked-to-changes-to-immune-cells/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/debilitating-fatigue-syndrome-linked-to-changes-to-immune-cells/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This is pretty not normal': Lucas Herbert on verge of maiden LIV victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucas Herbert was good in Thursday's opening round, but was even better on Friday's second to extend his lead at the LIV Golf Virginia as he hunts a maiden career win on the league.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/this-is-pretty-not-normal-lucas-herbert-on-verge-of-maiden-liv-victory/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 02:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/this-is-pretty-not-normal-lucas-herbert-on-verge-of-maiden-liv-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears Deaf community will 'miss out' on news with Auslan program to end]]></title><description><![CDATA[News delivered by Deaf journalists covering international wars, elections, cyclones, and fuel shortages is set to wind up next month due to a federal government grant ending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/fears-deaf-community-will-miss-out-on-news-with-auslan-program-to-end/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/fears-deaf-community-will-miss-out-on-news-with-auslan-program-to-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deaf and blind cricketers angered by changes to Cricket Australia's funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Significant changes to how Cricket Australia funds Deaf, blind and intellectually disabled teams prompt concern from players and advocates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/deaf-and-blind-cricketers-angered-by-changes-to-cricket-australias-funding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/deaf-and-blind-cricketers-angered-by-changes-to-cricket-australias-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother's Day gratitude from a former foster child]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaharn grew up in foster care from two years of age. Now 19, he and his foster mum share their lessons of love.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/mothers-day-gratitude-from-a-former-foster-child/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/mothers-day-gratitude-from-a-former-foster-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The loophole that means employers don't need to pay these workers super]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite working full-time hours, some private domestic workers are going years without superannuation contributions. Now, industry stakeholders are calling for change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-loophole-that-means-employers-dont-need-to-pay-these-workers-super/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-loophole-that-means-employers-dont-need-to-pay-these-workers-super/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some nannies working without superannuation due to 'discriminatory' law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite working full-time hours, some private domestic workers are going years without superannuation contributions. Now, industry stakeholders are calling for change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/some-nannies-working-without-superannuation-due-to-discriminatory-law/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/some-nannies-working-without-superannuation-due-to-discriminatory-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australians with motor neurone disease fear losing fast-tracked NDIS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australians with MND who have rapidly changing needs fear they will lose a priority pathway to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme under Labor&rsquo;s planned changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australians-with-motor-neurone-disease-fear-losing-fast-tracked-ndis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australians-with-motor-neurone-disease-fear-losing-fast-tracked-ndis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military parades and promises of peace ring hollower than ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Displays of military strength and perpetual promises of peace do little to mask the reality that major powers aren't always able to control the wars they helped create.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/military-parades-and-promises-of-peace-ring-hollower-than-ever/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/military-parades-and-promises-of-peace-ring-hollower-than-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping 'ISIS brides' out of sight will not make Australia safer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The political energy spent on the "ISIS brides" has not been matched by serious attention to the deficiencies in Australia's counterterrorism architecture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/keeping-isis-brides-out-of-sight-will-not-make-australia-safer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/keeping-isis-brides-out-of-sight-will-not-make-australia-safer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coalition's EV strategy risks appearing out of touch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The climate war is being won quietly, with nearly three in four One Nation voters eager to buy an EV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/coalitions-ev-strategy-risks-appearing-out-of-touch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/coalitions-ev-strategy-risks-appearing-out-of-touch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a case of 'microplastic brain worm' led to this author's debut novel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellena Savage's debut essay collection, Blueberries, was a surprise hit. In her new novel, The Ruiners, she takes on Charles Dickens and the illegal waste trade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-a-case-of-microplastic-brain-worm-led-to-this-authors-debut-novel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-a-case-of-microplastic-brain-worm-led-to-this-authors-debut-novel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Migration, crypto and red tape to feature in budget bid for economic growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia's productivity problem will take a long time to fix, but a $10 billion annual saving on business compliance costs is a start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/migration-crypto-and-red-tape-to-feature-in-budget-bid-for-economic-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/migration-crypto-and-red-tape-to-feature-in-budget-bid-for-economic-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Struggling Carlton face another tough challenge at the Gabba]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a tough week on and off the field, Carlton comes up against the Lions in Brisbane, while Port Adelaide hosts the Bulldogs. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-struggling-carlton-face-another-tough-challenge-at-the-gabba/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-struggling-carlton-face-another-tough-challenge-at-the-gabba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Lions hang on against Blues late surge, Port roars back despite star's injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brisbane gets a big fright at the Gabba as Carllton fall short after a big comeback, while Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs face off. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-lions-hang-on-against-blues-late-surge-port-roars-back-despite-stars-injury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-lions-hang-on-against-blues-late-surge-port-roars-back-despite-stars-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Lions hang on against Blues late surge, Dogs claim thriller over Port]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brisbane gets a big fright at the Gabba as Carlton fall short after a big comeback, while the Western Bulldogs hold off Port Adelaide despite being held to one goal in the second half. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-lions-hang-on-against-blues-late-surge-dogs-claim-thriller-over-port/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-lions-hang-on-against-blues-late-surge-dogs-claim-thriller-over-port/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Lions grab handy break against Blues, umpire floored by Bulldogs star]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a slow start, Brisbane dominate the first half against Carlton, while Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs face off. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-lions-grab-handy-break-against-blues-umpire-floored-by-bulldogs-star/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-lions-grab-handy-break-against-blues-umpire-floored-by-bulldogs-star/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Lions grab handy break against Blues, Dogs and Port audition for Butters]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a slow start, Brisbane kicks away in the first quarter against Carlton, while Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs face off. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-lions-grab-handy-break-against-blues-dogs-and-port-audition-for-butters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-lions-grab-handy-break-against-blues-dogs-and-port-audition-for-butters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I don't coach for my job': Voss defiant after latest loss, Dogs edge Port]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlton coach Michael Voss is frustrated after a close loss to Brisbane, but denies he is coaching for his job, while the Western Bulldogs hold off Port Adelaide despite being held to one goal in the second half.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/i-dont-coach-for-my-job-voss-defiant-after-latest-loss-dogs-edge-port/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/i-dont-coach-for-my-job-voss-defiant-after-latest-loss-dogs-edge-port/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We don't want the penalty': Moses wins the game but doesn't end it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell Moses stuns the Cowboys in a bizarre golden-point finish, after Parramatta crosses twice in the final six minutes of normal time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/we-dont-want-the-penalty-moses-wins-the-game-but-doesnt-end-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/we-dont-want-the-penalty-moses-wins-the-game-but-doesnt-end-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: 'We don't want the penalty': Moses wins the game but doesn't end it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell Moses stuns the Cowboys in a bizarre golden-point finish, after Parramatta crosses twice in the final six minutes of normal time. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-we-dont-want-the-penalty-moses-wins-the-game-but-doesnt-end-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-we-dont-want-the-penalty-moses-wins-the-game-but-doesnt-end-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Titans hand debut to young gun half in search of answers to Roosters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty-year-old Zane Harrison is playing his first NRL game, handed the Titans' number seven for their clash with the Sydney Roosters. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-titans-hand-debut-to-young-gun-half-in-search-of-answers-to-roosters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-titans-hand-debut-to-young-gun-half-in-search-of-answers-to-roosters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: 'Ridiculous': Roosters awarded dubious try in sloppy start against Titans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rob Toia is awarded the Roosters' opening try against the Titans in Gosford despite replays appearing to show him dropping the ball. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-ridiculous-roosters-awarded-dubious-try-in-sloppy-start-against-titans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-ridiculous-roosters-awarded-dubious-try-in-sloppy-start-against-titans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Plucky Eels pushing hard as Cowboys great features in milestone game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Taumalolo becomes North Queensland's most capped player against the Eels, after a contentious call helps the Roosters to victory over Gold Coast. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-plucky-eels-pushing-hard-as-cowboys-great-features-in-milestone-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-plucky-eels-pushing-hard-as-cowboys-great-features-in-milestone-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Eels claim golden-point triumph after stunning fightback in Townsville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell Moses stuns the Cowboys in golden-point, after Parramatta crosses twice in the final six minutes of normal time. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-eels-claim-golden-point-triumph-after-stunning-fightback-in-townsville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-eels-claim-golden-point-triumph-after-stunning-fightback-in-townsville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Cowboys host Eels as NRL admits bunker error in Roosters-Titans game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Taumalolo becomes North Queensland's most capped player against the Eels, after a contentious call helps the Roosters to victory over Gold Coast. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-cowboys-host-eels-as-nrl-admits-bunker-error-in-roosters-titans-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-cowboys-host-eels-as-nrl-admits-bunker-error-in-roosters-titans-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Cowboys great set for milestone game, Roosters aided by 'ridiculous' call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Taumalolo becomes North Queensland's most capped player against the Eels, after a contentious call helps the Roosters to victory over Gold Coast. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-cowboys-great-set-for-milestone-game-roosters-aided-by-ridiculous-call/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-cowboys-great-set-for-milestone-game-roosters-aided-by-ridiculous-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bega's costs are up 10pc and customers will pay 'a large chunk' of it]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Australia's biggest dairy manufacturers, Bega, is warning about soaring food inflation, as the war in the Middle East disrupts global supply chains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/begas-costs-are-up-10pc-and-customers-will-pay-a-large-chunk-of-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/begas-costs-are-up-10pc-and-customers-will-pay-a-large-chunk-of-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anika Wells repays $10,000 in travel costs that broke rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[An audit of Communications and Sports Minister Anika Wells's travel by the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority found four breaches, but cleared her controversial trips to New York and Thredbo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/anika-wells-repays-10000-in-travel-costs-that-broke-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/anika-wells-repays-10000-in-travel-costs-that-broke-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL grand final flight among travel costs repaid by Anika Wells]]></title><description><![CDATA[An audit of Communications and Sports Minister Anika Wells's travel by the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority found four breaches, but cleared her controversial trips to New York and Thredbo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/afl-grand-final-flight-among-travel-costs-repaid-by-anika-wells/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/afl-grand-final-flight-among-travel-costs-repaid-by-anika-wells/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Migration to be linked to housing availability under Coalition plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Coalition will link overseas migration to housing supply as part of its migration strategy, which would in effect slash the number of migrants allowed into the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/migration-to-be-linked-to-housing-availability-under-coalition-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/migration-to-be-linked-to-housing-availability-under-coalition-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Migration tied to housing availability, Coalition promises]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Coalition will link overseas migration to housing supply as part of its migration strategy, which would in effect slash the number of migrants allowed into the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/migration-tied-to-housing-availability-coalition-promises/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/migration-tied-to-housing-availability-coalition-promises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police told to switch bodycams to flight mode to avoid detection by criminals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of police officers have been advised to disable the bluetooth on their Axon body-worn cameras during raids and undercover jobs to avoid being detected and tracked, after Four Corners exposed a security flaw with the devices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/police-told-to-switch-bodycams-to-flight-mode-to-avoid-detection-by-criminals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/police-told-to-switch-bodycams-to-flight-mode-to-avoid-detection-by-criminals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussie teen returns from injury to race in new Italian championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenager Aiva Anagnostiadis, a rising star of Australian motorsport, is hoping to leave a difficult end to 2025 in her rear view as she prepares for her newest challenge in Italy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aussie-teen-returns-from-injury-to-race-in-new-italian-championship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aussie-teen-returns-from-injury-to-race-in-new-italian-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portrait of Iluwanti Ken by Richard Lewer wins $100,000 Archibald Prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richard Lewer has won the $100,000 Archibald Prize for his portrait of Pitjantjatjara Elder Iluwanti Ken.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/portrait-of-iluwanti-ken-by-richard-lewer-wins-100000-archibald-prize/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/portrait-of-iluwanti-ken-by-richard-lewer-wins-100000-archibald-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith given 'every assurance' of LIV survival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameron Smith says the LIV golf league will continue past 2026 despite funding issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/smith-given-every-assurance-of-liv-survival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/smith-given-every-assurance-of-liv-survival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX to drop following losses on Wall Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a volatile session for the S&amp;P 500, the ASX200 is set for a sharp fall when it opens. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-to-drop-following-losses-on-wall-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-to-drop-following-losses-on-wall-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX drops following losses on Wall Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ASX200 has fallen at the open, while reports of the US and Iran exchanging fire in Strait of Hormuz have raised oil prices. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-drops-following-losses-on-wall-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-drops-following-losses-on-wall-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Nationals leader concedes it will be an 'uphill battle' to win Farrer by-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters in the federal seat of Farrer will head to the polls tomorrow to chose a replacement for former opposition leader Sussan Ley but Matt Canavan says it will be an uphill battle for the Nationals to win back. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-nationals-leader-concedes-it-will-be-an-uphill-battle-to-win-farrer-by-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-nationals-leader-concedes-it-will-be-an-uphill-battle-to-win-farrer-by-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Federal budget to include $64b in reprioritisations and savings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government says the budget will be better off after it found $64 billion in savings and reprioritisations. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-federal-budget-to-include-64b-in-reprioritisations-and-savings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-federal-budget-to-include-64b-in-reprioritisations-and-savings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marsh hits rapid IPL century as Lucknow snap giant losing streak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mitchell Marsh smashed a brutal century to help Lucknow Super Giants win just their third match of the IPL season as Virat Kohli fails in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's chase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/marsh-hits-rapid-ipl-century-as-lucknow-snap-giant-losing-streak/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/marsh-hits-rapid-ipl-century-as-lucknow-snap-giant-losing-streak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussie racers debut in Japanese all-female series]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next chapter for two promising Australian motor racing talents begins this weekend as Japan's Kyojo Cup commences its new season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aussie-racers-debut-in-japanese-all-female-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aussie-racers-debut-in-japanese-all-female-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was their slave': New details of Yazidi woman's alleged captivity emerge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ABC can reveal new detail about the alleged treatment of a Yazidi woman who claims she was held captive in the home of ISIS-linked Australians in Syria, including two women who are now facing slave-related charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/i-was-their-slave-new-details-of-yazidi-womans-alleged-captivity-emerge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/i-was-their-slave-new-details-of-yazidi-womans-alleged-captivity-emerge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Completely unprecedented': Crimes against humanity charges new for Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ABC can reveal new detail about the alleged treatment of a Yazidi woman who claims she was held captive in the home of ISIS-linked Australians in Syria, including two women who are now facing slave-related charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/completely-unprecedented-crimes-against-humanity-charges-new-for-australia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/completely-unprecedented-crimes-against-humanity-charges-new-for-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 8 years, decision on $30b gas project off WA coast looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woodside's proposal to open up Australia's largest untapped gas resource, the Browse Basin, could be handed to the environment minister for a final decision as soon as next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/after-8-years-decision-on-30b-gas-project-off-wa-coast-looms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/after-8-years-decision-on-30b-gas-project-off-wa-coast-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family battling cancer relies on donations to pay for in-home child care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is accused of breaking its promise of cheaper child care, with prices rising for 810 vulnerable families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/family-battling-cancer-relies-on-donations-to-pay-for-in-home-child-care/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/family-battling-cancer-relies-on-donations-to-pay-for-in-home-child-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mary died after suffering domestic violence. Her abuser might financially benefit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is reviewing superannuation laws that could see retirement savings paid to domestic violence perpetrators. But industry experts are worried the draft policy reform could only make matters worse.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/mary-died-after-suffering-domestic-violence-her-abuser-might-financially-benefit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/mary-died-after-suffering-domestic-violence-her-abuser-might-financially-benefit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Farrer result will set off willy-willy of spin. The budget already has]]></title><description><![CDATA[The run-up to a budget always sees a degree of chaos. But this year it has looked like one of those willy-willies that blow up in outback Australia when the wind stirs a storm of dust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-farrer-result-will-set-off-willy-willy-of-spin-the-budget-already-has/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-farrer-result-will-set-off-willy-willy-of-spin-the-budget-already-has/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trusts are a 'breakfast buffet' for reducing tax. Is that about to change?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday's federal budget is set to contain changes to the rules for trust funds, which economists say are a popular vehicle for tax planning.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/trusts-are-a-breakfast-buffet-for-reducing-tax-is-that-about-to-change/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/trusts-are-a-breakfast-buffet-for-reducing-tax-is-that-about-to-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump wanted an American pope but not this American pope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foreign leaders and lobbyists thought they would write the next chapter in Catholic history. They failed and Leo is proving to be the pope that some of them feared.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/trump-wanted-an-american-pope-but-not-this-american-pope/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/trump-wanted-an-american-pope-but-not-this-american-pope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Removing capital gains tax discount will be 'disastrous' for small business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some entrepreneurs argue any changes to reduce the capital gains tax discount should carve out the start-up sector. However, &nbsp;tax experts warn this would create too much complexity in an already complicated tax system.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/removing-capital-gains-tax-discount-will-be-disastrous-for-small-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/removing-capital-gains-tax-discount-will-be-disastrous-for-small-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the tax reform duo could mean for renters]]></title><description><![CDATA[With changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax coming in this year's federal budget, we spoke to three experts who explained how this will impact rental prices.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/what-the-tax-reform-duo-could-mean-for-renters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/what-the-tax-reform-duo-could-mean-for-renters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia on cusp of housing downturn as demand softens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tight supply conditions that have underpinned the national housing market in recent years are starting to ease, according to property data firm Cotality.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-on-cusp-of-housing-downturn-as-demand-softens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-on-cusp-of-housing-downturn-as-demand-softens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISIS-linked women willing to take the 'hit' of arrests for their kids' freedom]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a group of so-called "ISIS brides" boarded a flight from Doha to Melbourne, they took a leap of faith, unsure of what fate awaited them at the end of their journey. But they said they were willing to face arrest for the freedom of their children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/isis-linked-women-willing-to-take-the-hit-of-arrests-for-their-kids-freedom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/isis-linked-women-willing-to-take-the-hit-of-arrests-for-their-kids-freedom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir David Attenborough turns 100: Celebrate his life in his words]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natural history broadcaster Sir David Attenborough turns 100 today. We look back at his work and interviews to capture some of his wisdom and endless sense of wonder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/sir-david-attenborough-turns-100-celebrate-his-life-in-his-words/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/sir-david-attenborough-turns-100-celebrate-his-life-in-his-words/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Watson and Gunston run riot as Hawthorn grabs handy lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dockers and Hawks meet in Perth in a blockbuster start to round nine in the AFL with both sides looking to consolidate a spot in the top two. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-watson-and-gunston-run-riot-as-hawthorn-grabs-handy-lead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-watson-and-gunston-run-riot-as-hawthorn-grabs-handy-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Fremantle stuns Hawthorn with brutal final-quarter blitz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fremantle overcomes a 15-point deficit to beat Hawthorn thanks to a dominant final quarter. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-fremantle-stuns-hawthorn-with-brutal-final-quarter-blitz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-fremantle-stuns-hawthorn-with-brutal-final-quarter-blitz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dockers and Hawks exchange leads in rollicking opening term]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dockers and Hawks meet in Perth in a blockbuster start to round nine in the AFL with both sides looking to consolidate a spot in the top two. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dockers-and-hawks-exchange-leads-in-rollicking-opening-term/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dockers-and-hawks-exchange-leads-in-rollicking-opening-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dockers and Hawks battle for top-two spot in Perth blockbuster]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dockers and Hawks meet in Perth in a blockbuster start to round nine in the AFL with both sides looking to consolidate a spot in the top two. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dockers-and-hawks-battle-for-top-two-spot-in-perth-blockbuster-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dockers-and-hawks-battle-for-top-two-spot-in-perth-blockbuster-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dockers and Hawks battle for top two spot in Perth blockbuster]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dockers and Hawks meet in Perth in a blockbuster start to round nine in the AFL with both sides looking to consolidate a spot in the top two. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dockers-and-hawks-battle-for-top-two-spot-in-perth-blockbuster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dockers-and-hawks-battle-for-top-two-spot-in-perth-blockbuster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawthorn 'taught a bit of a lesson' after Fremantle's fourth-term blitz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fremantle overcomes a 15-point deficit to beat Hawthorn thanks to a dominant final quarter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hawthorn-taught-a-bit-of-a-lesson-after-fremantles-fourth-term-blitz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hawthorn-taught-a-bit-of-a-lesson-after-fremantles-fourth-term-blitz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ted Turner's infamous feud with Rupert Murdoch began in a Hobart boathouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two media moguls shared a bitter rivalry for decades after some drunken comments at a Hobart boathouse. Here's how their rivalry unfolded through the years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ted-turners-infamous-feud-with-rupert-murdoch-began-in-a-hobart-boathouse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ted-turners-infamous-feud-with-rupert-murdoch-began-in-a-hobart-boathouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: NRL announces 'game-changer' health service for former players]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian Rugby League Commission announces a league-first health screening and referral service for former NRL, NRLW, Kangaroos and Jillaroos players. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-nrl-announces-game-changer-health-service-for-former-players/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-nrl-announces-game-changer-health-service-for-former-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Isaako hat-trick and spectacular assist light up Dogs in fourth straight loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins recover from a rough start to hammer the Bulldogs in their clash at Lang Park. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-isaako-hat-trick-and-spectacular-assist-light-up-dogs-in-fourth-straight-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-isaako-hat-trick-and-spectacular-assist-light-up-dogs-in-fourth-straight-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Illness forces late change and another spinal shake-up for Dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Burton is ruled out of tonight's clash with the Dolphins with illness, meaning Sean O'Sullivan starts in the halves alongside Lachlan Galvin. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-illness-forces-late-change-and-another-spinal-shake-up-for-dogs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-illness-forces-late-change-and-another-spinal-shake-up-for-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dolphins score stunners to lead despite shocking start]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins recover from a rough start to lead the Bulldogs at half-time in their clash at Lang Park. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dolphins-score-stunners-to-lead-despite-shocking-start/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dolphins-score-stunners-to-lead-despite-shocking-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dogs coach says they're 'an easy target' for referees after fourth straight loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dolphins recover from a rough start to hand the Bulldogs a fourth straight loss as coach Cameron Ciraldo bemoans decisions made by his players and the referees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/dogs-coach-says-theyre-an-easy-target-for-referees-after-fourth-straight-loss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/dogs-coach-says-theyre-an-easy-target-for-referees-after-fourth-straight-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brisbane Lions player banned for four weeks for homophobic slur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brisbane Lions player Koby Evans is banned for four games after being found guilty of conduct unbecoming for using a homophobic slur against an opponent in the VFL.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/brisbane-lions-player-banned-for-four-weeks-for-homophobic-slur/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/brisbane-lions-player-banned-for-four-weeks-for-homophobic-slur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A tussle in Farrer, PM tries ACDC diplomacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The heat is on in Farrer ahead of Saturday's by-election while in Canberra the prime minister has gone above and beyond with a gift for Japan's leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/a-tussle-in-farrer-pm-tries-acdc-diplomacy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/a-tussle-in-farrer-pm-tries-acdc-diplomacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adelaide Crows to feed off returning skipper's energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide expects to feed off Jordan Dawson's energy when the club captain returns for a rare trip to the MCG to take on Richmond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/adelaide-crows-to-feed-off-returning-skippers-energy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/adelaide-crows-to-feed-off-returning-skippers-energy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bribery and corruption barbs thrown as Solomon Islands PM voted out of office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solomon Islands is set to have a new leader next week, with Jeremiah Manele voted out as prime minister after a fiery debate in parliament.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/bribery-and-corruption-barbs-thrown-as-solomon-islands-pm-voted-out-of-office/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/bribery-and-corruption-barbs-thrown-as-solomon-islands-pm-voted-out-of-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DFAT says it has not been talking with Syria about return of 'ISIS brides']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade says it has not had any contact with Syrian officials about the return of a group of Australian women and children with links to the Islamic State terrorist group.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/dfat-says-it-has-not-been-talking-with-syria-about-return-of-isis-brides/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/dfat-says-it-has-not-been-talking-with-syria-about-return-of-isis-brides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indecision, secrets, and 'inevitability': Behind the latest 'ISIS bride' return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates and the former Home Affairs boss say the return of another wave of so-called 'ISIS brides' was "inevitable". But a hands-off approach means Labor lost control of the narrative.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/indecision-secrets-and-inevitability-behind-the-latest-isis-bride-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/indecision-secrets-and-inevitability-behind-the-latest-isis-bride-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle and Jackie O war costs ARN Media $26 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[ARN Media reveals "brand safety" concerns over the Kyle and Jackie O Show have cost the company tens of millions in advertising revenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/kyle-and-jackie-o-war-costs-arn-media-26-million/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/kyle-and-jackie-o-war-costs-arn-media-26-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kyle and Jackie O debacle costs ARN Media $26m in lost revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[ARN Media reveals "brand safety" concerns over the Kyle and Jackie O Show have cost the company tens of millions in advertising revenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/kyle-and-jackie-o-debacle-costs-arn-media-26m-in-lost-revenue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 06:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/kyle-and-jackie-o-debacle-costs-arn-media-26m-in-lost-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas bills 'no longer hostage' to international market under new laws to drop price]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new east coast gas reserve will "drive down" prices, according to the federal government and ensure Australia is no longer "hostage" to international markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/gas-bills-no-longer-hostage-to-international-market-under-new-laws-to-drop-price/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 06:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/gas-bills-no-longer-hostage-to-international-market-under-new-laws-to-drop-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major data breach sees student details compromised]]></title><description><![CDATA[Education institutions around the country are scrambling to respond to a global data breach that's affected Australian universities, TAFE and state schools in Queensland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/major-data-breach-sees-student-details-compromised/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/major-data-breach-sees-student-details-compromised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Push to double Labor's $10 billion housing fund as budget looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's peak body for homelessness is leading calls for the federal government to pour at least $10 billion extra into social and affordable housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/push-to-double-labors-10-billion-housing-fund-as-budget-looms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/push-to-double-labors-10-billion-housing-fund-as-budget-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least $10b more needed to meet 'phenomenal' housing demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's peak body for homelessness is leading calls for the federal government to pour at least $10 billion extra into social and affordable housing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/at-least-10b-more-needed-to-meet-phenomenal-housing-demand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/at-least-10b-more-needed-to-meet-phenomenal-housing-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussie track stars nipping at each other's heels and racing the clock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eddie Nketia is on the other side of the world, but his times have him right alongside the best sprinters Australia has seen, and he has lofty goals for his future and the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aussie-track-stars-nipping-at-each-others-heels-and-racing-the-clock/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aussie-track-stars-nipping-at-each-others-heels-and-racing-the-clock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballard to lead Para squad at Glasgow — and into Games record books]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to Australian Para sporting legends, few names match it with Angie Ballard, who will lead the Para athletics contingent to a historic fifth Commonwealth Games at Glasgow in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ballard-to-lead-para-squad-at-glasgow-and-into-games-record-books/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ballard-to-lead-para-squad-at-glasgow-and-into-games-record-books/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX rebound set to continue as Wall Street's record rally rolls on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renewed hopes for Middle East peace drive Wall Street higher and oil down, with the ASX expected to rise again in response. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-rebound-set-to-continue-as-wall-streets-record-rally-rolls-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-rebound-set-to-continue-as-wall-streets-record-rally-rolls-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Tony Abbott positions to become next Liberal Party president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former prime minister Tony Abbott is being positioned as the next president of the Liberal Party as it faces an uphill battle clawing back support from disillusioned voters. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-tony-abbott-positions-to-become-next-liberal-party-president/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-tony-abbott-positions-to-become-next-liberal-party-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will become of the Victoria Barracks? Communities have their say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran, housing, heritage and community organisations are urging the government to put public needs first as dozens of defence sites get prepped for sale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/what-will-become-of-the-victoria-barracks-communities-have-their-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/what-will-become-of-the-victoria-barracks-communities-have-their-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This island was once ruled by Australia. Now, it could become the world's newest country]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tropical archipelago just 1,500 kilometres from Australia is readying to become the world's newest country. But as Bougainville nears independence, memories of a bloody past are coming back to the surface.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/this-island-was-once-ruled-by-australia-now-it-could-become-the-worlds-newest-country/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/this-island-was-once-ruled-by-australia-now-it-could-become-the-worlds-newest-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The generation gap is real, but the 'bank of mum and dad' complicates it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Next week's budget will have the generation gap at its heart. But nailing down exactly what that gap is can be difficult. Here's what the evidence says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-generation-gap-is-real-but-the-bank-of-mum-and-dad-complicates-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-generation-gap-is-real-but-the-bank-of-mum-and-dad-complicates-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does this generation have it harder? The answer is complicated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Next week's budget will have the generation gap at its heart. But nailing down exactly what that gap is can be difficult. Here's what the evidence says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/does-this-generation-have-it-harder-the-answer-is-complicated/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/does-this-generation-have-it-harder-the-answer-is-complicated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Iain escaped Australia's insecure, unaffordable rental nightmare]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if the sudden improvement in Iain's life, and the extra $600 a month in his pocket, can be traced back to a single policy decision made by a federal minister in the 1980s?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-iain-escaped-australias-insecure-unaffordable-rental-nightmare/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-iain-escaped-australias-insecure-unaffordable-rental-nightmare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dreaming of an escape? Try these bucket-list Aussie road trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you want to explore the red desert or picnic by a waterfall, an Aussie road trip awaits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/dreaming-of-an-escape-try-these-bucket-list-aussie-road-trips/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/dreaming-of-an-escape-try-these-bucket-list-aussie-road-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking: Australian government 'deciding factor' in departure of ISIS-linked families from Syria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Syrian government says Australia was the ultimate decision-maker in the delay of a group of four women and nine children with links to Islamic State leaving Syria for Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-australian-government-deciding-factor-in-departure-of-isis-linked-families-from-syria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-australian-government-deciding-factor-in-departure-of-isis-linked-families-from-syria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian government 'deciding factor' in departure of ISIS-linked families from Syria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Syrian government says Australia was the ultimate decision-maker in the delay of a group of four women and nine children with links to Islamic State leaving Syria for Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australian-government-deciding-factor-in-departure-of-isis-linked-families-from-syria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australian-government-deciding-factor-in-departure-of-isis-linked-families-from-syria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Personal information' of Australian students potentially stolen in Canvas data hack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The international learning management software Canvas, used by various universities and schools, was hacked on Saturday. One of the facilities impacted says some of its data has been accessed by a "criminal third party".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/personal-information-of-australian-students-potentially-stolen-in-canvas-data-hack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/personal-information-of-australian-students-potentially-stolen-in-canvas-data-hack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war a key driver of increased living costs, new ABS data finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cost-of-living pressures have increased for all households in Australia, partly due to the war in the Middle East, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/iran-war-a-key-driver-of-increased-living-costs-new-abs-data-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/iran-war-a-key-driver-of-increased-living-costs-new-abs-data-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finnish defence giant has tech 'Australia might be interested in']]></title><description><![CDATA[The company that provides much of Australia's satellite surveillance for real-time disaster management may also soon be sharing its defence technology, as Finland becomes the latest European country to seek closer ties on security.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/finnish-defence-giant-has-tech-australia-might-be-interested-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/finnish-defence-giant-has-tech-australia-might-be-interested-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia gives $30m to Fiji to help fuel prices in Pacific nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian government says the funding will help Fiji combat rising fuel prices and support its role as a regional fuel hub.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-gives-30m-to-fiji-to-help-fuel-prices-in-pacific-nation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-gives-30m-to-fiji-to-help-fuel-prices-in-pacific-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blues hand bullocking Rooster Origin debut as Maroons keep cards close]]></title><description><![CDATA[Queensland opts to name a squad, rather than a final line-up, for Women's State of Origin II, with NSW expected to hand a debut to powerful Roosters forward Rima Butler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/blues-hand-bullocking-rooster-origin-debut-as-maroons-keep-cards-close/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 06:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/blues-hand-bullocking-rooster-origin-debut-as-maroons-keep-cards-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than $10 billion to boost fuel supplies and emergency stockpiles]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than $10 billion will be spent bolstering Australia's fuel security as the federal government attempts to shield the nation from the long-term consequences of the war in Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/more-than-10-billion-to-boost-fuel-supplies-and-emergency-stockpiles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/more-than-10-billion-to-boost-fuel-supplies-and-emergency-stockpiles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia's emergency fuel stockpile to increase under multi billion dollar plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than $10 billion will be spent bolstering Australia's fuel security as the federal government attempts to shield the nation from the long-term consequences of the war in Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australias-emergency-fuel-stockpile-to-increase-under-multi-billion-dollar-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australias-emergency-fuel-stockpile-to-increase-under-multi-billion-dollar-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Justice is served': Afghan women's footballers react to FIFA ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A FIFA rule change has allowed the Afghan women's football team to compete in official internationals for the first time since the Taliban took over in 2021. Mina Ahmadi says the victory is a "very emotional" one for the team.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/justice-is-served-afghan-womens-footballers-react-to-fifa-ruling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/justice-is-served-afghan-womens-footballers-react-to-fifa-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man fighting removal to Nauru loses High Court challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man fighting plans to remove him to Nauru loses his High Court challenge, after the government's deal to have the island take in people released from indefinite immigration detention is upheld.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/man-fighting-removal-to-nauru-loses-high-court-challenge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/man-fighting-removal-to-nauru-loses-high-court-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrests planned when ISIS-linked families return to Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flights have been booked for families linked to Islamic State fighters returning from Syria to Australia, with women in the group facing arrest and investigation after they arrive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/arrests-planned-when-isis-linked-families-return-to-australia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/arrests-planned-when-isis-linked-families-return-to-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrests planned when ISIS-linked families land in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flights have been booked for families linked to Islamic State fighters returning from Syria to Australia, with women in the group facing arrest and investigation when they touch down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/arrests-planned-when-isis-linked-families-land-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/arrests-planned-when-isis-linked-families-land-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is an 'inclusive' gender category the solution to IOC ban on trans women?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Phoebe and Luce, joining an LGBTQI+ social climbing group was transformative. But as a trans woman and non-binary person, they have faced barriers to participating in elite competition and are calling for change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/is-an-inclusive-gender-category-the-solution-to-ioc-ban-on-trans-women/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/is-an-inclusive-gender-category-the-solution-to-ioc-ban-on-trans-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WA once had its own species of koala. Then the forests collapsed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new analysis of fossilised koala skulls and bones has revealed an extinct species of koala lived in WA until a few thousand years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/wa-once-had-its-own-species-of-koala-then-the-forests-collapsed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/wa-once-had-its-own-species-of-koala-then-the-forests-collapsed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists discover species of ancient 'dimpled' koala in WA]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new analysis of fossilised koala skulls and bones has revealed an extinct species of koala lived in WA until a few thousand years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/scientists-discover-species-of-ancient-dimpled-koala-in-wa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/scientists-discover-species-of-ancient-dimpled-koala-in-wa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX to rise following gains on Wall St]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ASX is set to open higher following fresh records on two of Wall Street's major stock exchanges. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-to-rise-following-gains-on-wall-st/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-to-rise-following-gains-on-wall-st/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX rises following gains on Wall St]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ASX opens higher following fresh records on two of Wall Street's major stock exchanges. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-rises-following-gains-on-wall-st/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-rises-following-gains-on-wall-st/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel price rises in Australia slow as costs soar in the US. Here's why]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fuel prices in Australia have started to moderate just as costs have reached an almost four-year high in the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/fuel-price-rises-in-australia-slow-as-costs-soar-in-the-us-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/fuel-price-rises-in-australia-slow-as-costs-soar-in-the-us-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Chalmers says fuel security package to be unveiled following National Cabinet meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasurer Jim Chalmers says a fuel security package will be unveiled following today's meeting of National Cabinet. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-chalmers-says-fuel-security-package-to-be-unveiled-following-national-cabinet-meeting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-chalmers-says-fuel-security-package-to-be-unveiled-following-national-cabinet-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Chalmers says fuel security package to be unveiled following National Cabinet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasurer Jim Chalmers says a fuel security package will be unveiled following today's meeting of National Cabinet. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-chalmers-says-fuel-security-package-to-be-unveiled-following-national-cabinet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-chalmers-says-fuel-security-package-to-be-unveiled-following-national-cabinet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Angus Taylor says rate decision is a 'hammer blow' to mortgage borrowers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The opposition leader says the federal government is responsible for the Reserve Bank's interest rate rise. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-angus-taylor-says-rate-decision-is-a-hammer-blow-to-mortgage-borrowers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-angus-taylor-says-rate-decision-is-a-hammer-blow-to-mortgage-borrowers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medicines regulator urged to recall controversial cold and flu herb]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrographis paniculata is a common ingredient in cold and flu supplements, but it may not be as low-risk as first thought.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/medicines-regulator-urged-to-recall-controversial-cold-and-flu-herb/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/medicines-regulator-urged-to-recall-controversial-cold-and-flu-herb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Negative gearing, capital gains tax and trusts explained simply]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is poised to make changes to negative gearing, the capital gains tax discount, and the tax treatment of trusts in next week's federal budget. So how do they work, and what could the changes look like?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/negative-gearing-capital-gains-tax-and-trusts-explained-simply/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/negative-gearing-capital-gains-tax-and-trusts-explained-simply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EV tax discount removed two days' worth of carbon emissions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two days' worth of carbon emissions were removed thanks to the $2 billion electric vehicle tax discount. But its supporters say that put 64,000 more EVs on the road, jump-starting the struggling industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ev-tax-discount-removed-two-days-worth-of-carbon-emissions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ev-tax-discount-removed-two-days-worth-of-carbon-emissions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian designers giving up on getting Shein copies removed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small Australian fashion designers say it is too time-consuming to continue to ask Shein to take down copies of their designs.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australian-designers-giving-up-on-getting-shein-copies-removed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australian-designers-giving-up-on-getting-shein-copies-removed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Rubio says US will continue to target drones and boats that pose a risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United Arab Emirates has defended itself against more strikes, as the US tries to clear safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-rubio-says-us-will-continue-to-target-drones-and-boats-that-pose-a-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-rubio-says-us-will-continue-to-target-drones-and-boats-that-pose-a-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farrer contest could remake the conservative side of politics]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first electoral test for both new coalition party leaders, Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan, sees the opposition at serious risk of losing Farrer for the first time since the seat was created in 1949.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/farrer-contest-could-remake-the-conservative-side-of-politics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/farrer-contest-could-remake-the-conservative-side-of-politics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We still have no idea': RBA warns of harsh Iran war reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia had an inflation problem before the Iran war, but it's turned sinister. We've become hostage to oil prices, and as the governor of the Reserve Bank puts it: "We are all feeling poorer".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/we-still-have-no-idea-rba-warns-of-harsh-iran-war-reality/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/we-still-have-no-idea-rba-warns-of-harsh-iran-war-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Straw that broke the camel's back': Financial distress grows as rates rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost 14,000 Australians rang the National Debt Helpline last month, with most callers saying they are struggling to pay their home loans and are facing mortgage stress, according to new data.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/straw-that-broke-the-camels-back-financial-distress-grows-as-rates-rise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/straw-that-broke-the-camels-back-financial-distress-grows-as-rates-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than eight million Australians now receive income support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of people accessing income support payments has risen by two million in the past decade, with more Australians unable to work due to deteriorating mental and physical health.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/more-than-eight-million-australians-now-receive-income-support/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/more-than-eight-million-australians-now-receive-income-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labor axes funding for $45b Inland Rail project linking Melbourne to Brisbane]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has halted plans for the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail, amid concerns the project could cost more than $45 billion to complete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/labor-axes-funding-for-45b-inland-rail-project-linking-melbourne-to-brisbane/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/labor-axes-funding-for-45b-inland-rail-project-linking-melbourne-to-brisbane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latrell Mitchell breaks silence to talk form, positions and PNG]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NRL's strongest voice, Latrell Mitchell, breaks a lengthy league media ban to discuss his form, his positional switch and the potential of a move to PNG.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/latrell-mitchell-breaks-silence-to-talk-form-positions-and-png/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/latrell-mitchell-breaks-silence-to-talk-form-positions-and-png/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlton fined $75,000 over Elijah Hollands incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three weeks on from Elijah Hollands's mental health episode at the MCG, the AFL fines Carlton $75,000 for its handling of the player and issues around the incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/carlton-fined-75000-over-elijah-hollands-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/carlton-fined-75000-over-elijah-hollands-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking: Carlton fined $75,000 over Elijah Hollands incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three weeks on from Elijah Hollands's mental health episode at the MCG, the AFL fines Carlton $75,000 for its handling of the player and issues around the incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-carlton-fined-75000-over-elijah-hollands-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-carlton-fined-75000-over-elijah-hollands-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philip Morris secret hearing angers health advocates over double standard]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal health minister and health groups are raising concerns about a secret appearance of cigarette giant Philip Morris at a parliamentary inquiry examining black market tobacco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/philip-morris-secret-hearing-angers-health-advocates-over-double-standard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/philip-morris-secret-hearing-angers-health-advocates-over-double-standard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Butler 'a little concerned' over tobacco giant's secret testimony to inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal health minister and health groups are raising concerns about a secret appearance of cigarette giant Philip Morris at a parliamentary inquiry examining black market tobacco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/butler-a-little-concerned-over-tobacco-giants-secret-testimony-to-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/butler-a-little-concerned-over-tobacco-giants-secret-testimony-to-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RBA risks a recession but feels there's nothing else it can do]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monetary policy trade-offs are getting worse. The Reserve Bank of Australia is confronting rising inflation and downgraded growth forecasts. And there's nothing it can really do about it.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/rba-risks-a-recession-but-feels-theres-nothing-else-it-can-do/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/rba-risks-a-recession-but-feels-theres-nothing-else-it-can-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussie LIV golfers 'too young to retire' face unknown future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's LIV golfers including Cameron Smith are being offered support by the sport's hierarchy amid a funding crisis, as a golf executive says the 2022 British Open champion is "too young to retire".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aussie-liv-golfers-too-young-to-retire-face-unknown-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aussie-liv-golfers-too-young-to-retire-face-unknown-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking: Macquarie Bank becomes first Australian bank to lift interest rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Macquarie Bank becomes the first Australian bank to lift interest rates following the RBA's decision to increase the national cash rate.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-macquarie-bank-becomes-first-australian-bank-to-lift-interest-rates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-macquarie-bank-becomes-first-australian-bank-to-lift-interest-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reserve Bank lifts interest rates by another 0.25pc, to 4.35pc]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RBA has lifted rates by 0.25 basis points, to 4.35 per cent, which fully unwinds last year's rate cuts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/reserve-bank-lifts-interest-rates-by-another-025pc-to-435pc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 06:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/reserve-bank-lifts-interest-rates-by-another-025pc-to-435pc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-off tax cut in play as Albanese keeps budget options open]]></title><description><![CDATA[A one-off tax break for working Australians remains a live option for cost-of-living relief as Labor finalises plans for next week's federal budget.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/one-off-tax-cut-in-play-as-albanese-keeps-budget-options-open/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/one-off-tax-cut-in-play-as-albanese-keeps-budget-options-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Unique player': Hawks prepare for Jackson threat against Dockers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawthorn faces a major test on Thursday night against Fremantle in Perth as the Dockers sit on a seven-game winning streak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/unique-player-hawks-prepare-for-jackson-threat-against-dockers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/unique-player-hawks-prepare-for-jackson-threat-against-dockers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meteor shower, a comet and the Moon: What's in the sky tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will outshine May's annual meteor shower, but there are other things to look for in the sky including a beautiful comet.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/meteor-shower-a-comet-and-the-moon-whats-in-the-sky-tonight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/meteor-shower-a-comet-and-the-moon-whats-in-the-sky-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meteor shower, a comet and the Moon: What's in the sky this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moon will outshine May's annual meteor shower, but there are other things to look for in the sky this month, including a beautiful comet.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/meteor-shower-a-comet-and-the-moon-whats-in-the-sky-this-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/meteor-shower-a-comet-and-the-moon-whats-in-the-sky-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Reserve Bank expected to deliver interest rate hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RBA is widely forecast to deliver its third rate hike of 2026 this afternoon. Oil prices have spiked on escalating tension in the Middle East. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-reserve-bank-expected-to-deliver-interest-rate-hike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-reserve-bank-expected-to-deliver-interest-rate-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX in the red ahead of widely expected RBA interest rate hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RBA is widely forecast to deliver its third rate hike of 2026 this afternoon. The local share market is lower amid escalating tension in the Middle East. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-in-the-red-ahead-of-widely-expected-rba-interest-rate-hike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-in-the-red-ahead-of-widely-expected-rba-interest-rate-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Separated couples forced by housing crisis to keep living together]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say more separated couples are continuing to stay under the same roof because housing is too expensive or scarce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/separated-couples-forced-by-housing-crisis-to-keep-living-together/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/separated-couples-forced-by-housing-crisis-to-keep-living-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Labor refuses to confirm $200 to $300 offset in budget for working Australians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health Minister Mark Butler refuses to say whether an "earned income offset" will form part of the federal government's next budget. Follow live.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-labor-refuses-to-confirm-200-to-300-offset-in-budget-for-working-australians/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-labor-refuses-to-confirm-200-to-300-offset-in-budget-for-working-australians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Assistant minister 'astounded' tobacco giant gave evidence to inquiry in private]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assistant Minister for Customs Julian Hill says he's "astounded" that tobacco giant Philip Morris International was allowed to give evidence to a federal parliamentary inquiry in private. Follow live.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-assistant-minister-astounded-tobacco-giant-gave-evidence-to-inquiry-in-private/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-assistant-minister-astounded-tobacco-giant-gave-evidence-to-inquiry-in-private/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who pays to put food on the table during a global crisis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the price of food and agricultural production goes up during the Iran conflict, supermarkets are being urged to absorb more of the cost.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/who-pays-to-put-food-on-the-table-during-a-global-crisis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/who-pays-to-put-food-on-the-table-during-a-global-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen left behind after Vanuatu earthquake sues Commonwealth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teenager with multiple disabilities stranded for days in Vanuatu's capital city after a deadly 2024 earthquake is taking the Australian government to the federal court for disability discrimination.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/teen-left-behind-after-vanuatu-earthquake-sues-commonwealth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/teen-left-behind-after-vanuatu-earthquake-sues-commonwealth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How did this boy from the bush become head of the highest court in the land?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The High Court makes decisions that impact us every day. So who is Stephen Gageler, the person overseeing it all? And how did he get here from a tiny town in regional NSW?&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-did-this-boy-from-the-bush-become-head-of-the-highest-court-in-the-land/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-did-this-boy-from-the-bush-become-head-of-the-highest-court-in-the-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reserve Bank faces a choice between two evils: recession or inflation]]></title><description><![CDATA[If there's any certainty about the RBA's interest rate verdict, it's that it will be a split decision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/reserve-bank-faces-a-choice-between-two-evils-recession-or-inflation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/reserve-bank-faces-a-choice-between-two-evils-recession-or-inflation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning of 'tsunami of chronic disease' as dialysis units ration care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dialysis units across Australia and New Zealand are being forced to ration lifesaving care for patients with kidney failure, according to a major new report which has warned of a "significant threat" to patient safety.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/warning-of-tsunami-of-chronic-disease-as-dialysis-units-ration-care/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/warning-of-tsunami-of-chronic-disease-as-dialysis-units-ration-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital gains tax, negative gearing and trusts to form budget tax trio]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is still finalising the details of its budget, but several sources say three tax policies that featured in Labor's 2019 election campaign will be revived and rethought.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/capital-gains-tax-negative-gearing-and-trusts-to-form-budget-tax-trio/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/capital-gains-tax-negative-gearing-and-trusts-to-form-budget-tax-trio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HRT shortages prompt women to cut patches in half, travel interstate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supplies of some HRT patches may not return to normal until at least the end of the year. So what can patients do if they're impacted by shortages?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hrt-shortages-prompt-women-to-cut-patches-in-half-travel-interstate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hrt-shortages-prompt-women-to-cut-patches-in-half-travel-interstate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: US sinks Iranian boats, UAE intercepts missiles for first time since ceasefire]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;A large fire has also broken out at the key UAE oil port Fujairah, after it was hit by an Iranian drone attack. Follow live.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-us-sinks-iranian-boats-uae-intercepts-missiles-for-first-time-since-ceasefire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-us-sinks-iranian-boats-uae-intercepts-missiles-for-first-time-since-ceasefire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: UAE intercepts Iranian missiles for first time since ceasefire]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;A large fire has also broken out at the key UAE oil port Fujairah, after it was hit by an Iranian drone attack. Follow live.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-uae-intercepts-iranian-missiles-for-first-time-since-ceasefire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-uae-intercepts-iranian-missiles-for-first-time-since-ceasefire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electric vehicle tax discount to be wound back from next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A popular tax discount meaning people leasing electric vehicles did not have to pay Fringe Benefits Tax will be wound back &mdash; although in the long term, more EV owners will be able to pay a reduced tax rate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/electric-vehicle-tax-discount-to-be-wound-back-from-next-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/electric-vehicle-tax-discount-to-be-wound-back-from-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Wonderful' if Trump watches Socceroos play US in World Cup match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia coach Tony Popovic says it would be "wonderful" if Donald Trump was in the stadium in Seattle when the Socceroos played the United States on June 19, saying the US president's presence would motivate his team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/wonderful-if-trump-watches-socceroos-play-us-in-world-cup-match/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/wonderful-if-trump-watches-socceroos-play-us-in-world-cup-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He's a big boy': Socceroos boss defends anti-Trump comments from midfielder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia coach Tony Popovic says it would be "wonderful" if Donald Trump was in the stadium in Seattle when the Socceroos played the United States on June 19, saying the US president's presence would motivate his team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hes-a-big-boy-socceroos-boss-defends-anti-trump-comments-from-midfielder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hes-a-big-boy-socceroos-boss-defends-anti-trump-comments-from-midfielder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netball's 'wishy washy' approach to Pride dulls the message]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several Super Netball clubs will host their own Pride matches this season, but without an official round to anchor them all a former player and member of the LGBTIQA+ community argues the message may be lost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/netballs-wishy-washy-approach-to-pride-dulls-the-message/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/netballs-wishy-washy-approach-to-pride-dulls-the-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brisbane Lions player under investigation for alleged homophobic slur in VFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AFL faces another homophobic slur case, with a Brisbane Lions player alleged to have used a slur in a VFL game against Coburg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/brisbane-lions-player-under-investigation-for-alleged-homophobic-slur-in-vfl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/brisbane-lions-player-under-investigation-for-alleged-homophobic-slur-in-vfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The treasurer's reality check on Anthony Albanese's bold childcare plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has previously committed to delivering universal child care, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers has highlighted concerns about the cost.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-treasurers-reality-check-on-anthony-albaneses-bold-childcare-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-treasurers-reality-check-on-anthony-albaneses-bold-childcare-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL umpire Nick Foot's betting agency role over after tribunal case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Betting agency Sportsbet announces it will no longer feature current sports administrators or officials in their programming "following feedback".&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/afl-umpire-nick-foots-betting-agency-role-over-after-tribunal-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/afl-umpire-nick-foots-betting-agency-role-over-after-tribunal-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Officer safety is non-negotiable': Police demand answers over trackable tasers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police associations and unions demand urgent action over revelations that a security flaw allows officers to be tracked by criminals with a phone or laptop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/officer-safety-is-non-negotiable-police-demand-answers-over-trackable-tasers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/officer-safety-is-non-negotiable-police-demand-answers-over-trackable-tasers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Officer safety is non-negotiable': Cops demand answers over trackable tasers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police associations and unions demand urgent action over revelations that a security flaw allows officers to be tracked by criminals with a phone or laptop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/officer-safety-is-non-negotiable-cops-demand-answers-over-trackable-tasers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/officer-safety-is-non-negotiable-cops-demand-answers-over-trackable-tasers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABC staff accept enterprise agreement after pay dispute strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[ABC staff have struck an enterprise agreement with the broadcaster, bringing an end to a pay dispute that culminated in a 24-hour strike.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/abc-staff-accept-enterprise-agreement-after-pay-dispute-strike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/abc-staff-accept-enterprise-agreement-after-pay-dispute-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia and Japan sign agreements on energy, defence and critical minerals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Japanese counterpart Takaichi Sanae agreed to bolster cooperation on energy, defence and critical minerals, while warning against economic coercion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-and-japan-sign-agreements-on-energy-defence-and-critical-minerals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-and-japan-sign-agreements-on-energy-defence-and-critical-minerals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broncos release timeline leading to Mariner's 'limb-saving surgery']]></title><description><![CDATA[Brisbane Broncos's chief medical officer releases the timeline of Deine Mariner's serious leg injury against the Roosters, leading to "limb-saving surgery" at Sydney's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/broncos-release-timeline-leading-to-mariners-limb-saving-surgery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/broncos-release-timeline-leading-to-mariners-limb-saving-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saifiti medically retires from league due to shoulder issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Saifiti's stellar career with the Dolphins, Newcastle, NSW, and Fiji comes to a premature end due to injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/saifiti-medically-retires-from-league-due-to-shoulder-issue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/saifiti-medically-retires-from-league-due-to-shoulder-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Socceroos sweat on mainstay's injury blow ahead of World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[US-based Socceroos midfielder Aiden O'Neill suffers an ankle injury less than six weeks out from the start of the World Cup finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/socceroos-sweat-on-mainstays-injury-blow-ahead-of-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/socceroos-sweat-on-mainstays-injury-blow-ahead-of-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Roth battles Radha Mitchell in gripping Australian action flick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shooting in snake- and spider-infested grass on a Queensland farm, Seven Snipers spooked its stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/tim-roth-battles-radha-mitchell-in-gripping-australian-action-flick/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/tim-roth-battles-radha-mitchell-in-gripping-australian-action-flick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is classical music's decline a myth? What the numbers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Australians vote for the greatest classical music of all time, we look at who is listening, how classical music is evolving, and how it fills the world around us.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/is-classical-musics-decline-a-myth-what-the-numbers-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/is-classical-musics-decline-a-myth-what-the-numbers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classical music isn't dead, but who's listening, and how, is changing]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Australians vote for the greatest classical music of all time, we look at who is listening, how classical music is evolving, and how it fills the world around us.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/classical-music-isnt-dead-but-whos-listening-and-how-is-changing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/classical-music-isnt-dead-but-whos-listening-and-how-is-changing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Japan's Takaichi welcomed to parliament ahead of Albanese meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has been welcomed to federal parliament ahead of a meeting with Anthony Albanese. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-japans-takaichi-welcomed-to-parliament-ahead-of-albanese-meeting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-japans-takaichi-welcomed-to-parliament-ahead-of-albanese-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Japan's PM touches down in Canberra for first visit to Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has touched down in Canberra for her first visit to Australia. Follow live.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-japans-pm-touches-down-in-canberra-for-first-visit-to-australia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-japans-pm-touches-down-in-canberra-for-first-visit-to-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: NAB profit drops as bank warns of Middle East uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ASX is priced to fall this morning, despite strong corporate earnings propelling the S&amp;P 500 to a new record close. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-nab-profit-drops-as-bank-warns-of-middle-east-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-nab-profit-drops-as-bank-warns-of-middle-east-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX set to open lower, Wall Street hits new record, oil slips on Strait of Hormuz hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ASX is priced to fall this morning, despite strong corporate earnings propelling the S&amp;P 500 to a new record close. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-set-to-open-lower-wall-street-hits-new-record-oil-slips-on-strait-of-hormuz-hope/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-set-to-open-lower-wall-street-hits-new-record-oil-slips-on-strait-of-hormuz-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax windfall from Iran war to be pocketed in federal budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The extra tax revenue generated by the Iran war will be saved in its entirety, as the government downplays major cost-of-living relief in next week's federal budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/tax-windfall-from-iran-war-to-be-pocketed-in-federal-budget/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/tax-windfall-from-iran-war-to-be-pocketed-in-federal-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We're headed into an AI fog as the automation arms race begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence might be driving growth for data centre companies, but society is unprepared for the long-term risks posed to the rest of us.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/were-headed-into-an-ai-fog-as-the-automation-arms-race-begins/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/were-headed-into-an-ai-fog-as-the-automation-arms-race-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support for One Nation might not be a temporary protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new poll asks Australians specifically about One Nation and the results show that rather than being a flash in the pan, the minor party's freight train may be a more lasting phenomenon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/support-for-one-nation-might-not-be-a-temporary-protest/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/support-for-one-nation-might-not-be-a-temporary-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not being tested': Lead may be contaminating children's clothes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the rising flood of fast fashion coming into Australia, there's little regulation on hazardous substances in clothes.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/not-being-tested-lead-may-be-contaminating-childrens-clothes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/not-being-tested-lead-may-be-contaminating-childrens-clothes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new poll tells us a lot about One Nation's new-found support]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new poll asks Australians specifically about One Nation and the results show that rather than being a flash in the pan, the minor party's freight train may be a more lasting phenomenon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/a-new-poll-tells-us-a-lot-about-one-nations-new-found-support/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/a-new-poll-tells-us-a-lot-about-one-nations-new-found-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The seven factors that will decide if interest rates go up tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business journalist Emily Stewart walks you through the elements that will contribute to the RBA's decision to change the cash rate on Tuesday.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-seven-factors-that-will-decide-if-interest-rates-go-up-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-seven-factors-that-will-decide-if-interest-rates-go-up-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People are avoiding the news more but not because they don't care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The news has never been more accessible, yet people are tuning out at record levels. Here is how to strike a balance between keeping informed and looking after yourself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/people-are-avoiding-the-news-more-but-not-because-they-dont-care/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/people-are-avoiding-the-news-more-but-not-because-they-dont-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Push to regulate chargeback as 'fraud' cripples small online businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher inflation, a war in the Middle East, and a ban on surcharges are crippling small businesses. Now they are falling victim to a modern crime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/push-to-regulate-chargeback-as-fraud-cripples-small-online-businesses/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/push-to-regulate-chargeback-as-fraud-cripples-small-online-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albanese readies federal budget to favour gen Z and millennial voters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to break an election commitment and overhaul property tax perks in this month's budget, to give younger Australians a "fair crack" at owning their own homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/albanese-readies-federal-budget-to-favour-gen-z-and-millennial-voters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/albanese-readies-federal-budget-to-favour-gen-z-and-millennial-voters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albanese paves way to break election pledge on negative gearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to break an election commitment and overhaul property tax perks in this month's budget, to give younger Australians a "fair crack" at owning their own homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/albanese-paves-way-to-break-election-pledge-on-negative-gearing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/albanese-paves-way-to-break-election-pledge-on-negative-gearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surgeons thought about taking Travis's face off before they saved him with a 'crazy idea']]></title><description><![CDATA[Travis Reyes survived a horror military aircraft crash but what came after was a two-year battle from doctors across Australia and the US to save his life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/surgeons-thought-about-taking-traviss-face-off-before-they-saved-him-with-a-crazy-idea/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/surgeons-thought-about-taking-traviss-face-off-before-they-saved-him-with-a-crazy-idea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canavan demands govt 'get hands dirty' after Kumanjayi Little Baby's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nationals leader Matthew Canavan says after the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby, the government must "move on" from its defeat at the Voice referendum and re-engage on Indigenous policy debate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/canavan-demands-govt-get-hands-dirty-after-kumanjayi-little-babys-death/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/canavan-demands-govt-get-hands-dirty-after-kumanjayi-little-babys-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Little Baby's death, Canavan demands government stop 'running scared']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nationals leader Matthew Canavan says after the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby, the government must "move on" from its defeat at the Voice referendum and re-engage on Indigenous policy debate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/after-little-babys-death-canavan-demands-government-stop-running-scared/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/after-little-babys-death-canavan-demands-government-stop-running-scared/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Soundtrack to Australia': ARIA reveals six 2026 Hall of Fame inductees]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in more than a decade, multiple artists are being inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/soundtrack-to-australia-aria-reveals-six-2026-hall-of-fame-inductees/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/soundtrack-to-australia-aria-reveals-six-2026-hall-of-fame-inductees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beck spent decades as an alt-rock anomaly. Now he's going symphonic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The alt-rock anomaly has toured Australia numerous times over the past 30 years. But this month is his first accompanied by symphonic orchestras.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/beck-spent-decades-as-an-alt-rock-anomaly-now-hes-going-symphonic/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/beck-spent-decades-as-an-alt-rock-anomaly-now-hes-going-symphonic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 35 years of music shapeshifting, Beck embraces his orchestral era]]></title><description><![CDATA[The alt-rock anomaly has toured Australia numerous times over the past 30 years. But this month is his first accompanied by symphonic orchestras.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/after-35-years-of-music-shapeshifting-beck-embraces-his-orchestral-era/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/after-35-years-of-music-shapeshifting-beck-embraces-his-orchestral-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-League finals result in mixed bag for World Cup bolters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Socceroos hopeful Marcus Younis sees his season come to an end but a host of Australian young guns progress after an enthralling pair of A-League finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/a-league-finals-result-in-mixed-bag-for-world-cup-bolters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/a-league-finals-result-in-mixed-bag-for-world-cup-bolters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a song about a jailbreak inspired Robert Forster's debut novel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Go-Betweens frontman spent years developing the story, which follows a pair of musicians on the run from the law as they try to clear their names.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-a-song-about-a-jailbreak-inspired-robert-forsters-debut-novel/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-a-song-about-a-jailbreak-inspired-robert-forsters-debut-novel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we lose when big business buys up our favourite little pubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a tiny Riverina pub to a polished inner-city institution, Australia's local pubs are changing hands at record pace. As big money pours in, what happens to the communities that built them?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/what-we-lose-when-big-business-buys-up-our-favourite-little-pubs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/what-we-lose-when-big-business-buys-up-our-favourite-little-pubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do we lose when big business buys up our favourite little pubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a tiny Riverina pub to a polished inner-city institution, Australia's local pubs are changing hands at record pace. As big money pours in, what happens to the communities that built them?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/what-do-we-lose-when-big-business-buys-up-our-favourite-little-pubs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/what-do-we-lose-when-big-business-buys-up-our-favourite-little-pubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The year that changed the shape of Albanese's agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister's second term is now defined less by what he wants to do than by what unforeseen events will allow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-year-that-changed-the-shape-of-albaneses-agenda/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-year-that-changed-the-shape-of-albaneses-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian taxpayers take on risk for major oil and gas projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian governments take on risk to get major resource projects up and running, so why don't they take an equity stake?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australian-taxpayers-take-on-risk-for-major-oil-and-gas-projects/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australian-taxpayers-take-on-risk-for-major-oil-and-gas-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Ramsey returns for Roosters after four-year absence with illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Broncos welcome back Reece Walsh and Pat Carrigan, the Roosters give Cody Ramsey his first NRL minutes since 2022. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-ramsey-returns-for-roosters-after-four-year-absence-with-illness/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-ramsey-returns-for-roosters-after-four-year-absence-with-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Fullback reshuffle as Raiders gun ruled out with injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethan Strange's ankle injury forces Kaeo Weekes to shift from fullback into the halves for Canberra's clash with the Titans on the Gold Coast. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-fullback-reshuffle-as-raiders-gun-ruled-out-with-injury/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-fullback-reshuffle-as-raiders-gun-ruled-out-with-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Broncos welcome back superstars for blockbuster Roosters clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Broncos welcome back Reece Walsh and Pat Carrigan against the Roosters, after the Raiders took care of business on the Gold Coast and the Warriors beat the Eels for their fourth straight win. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-broncos-welcome-back-superstars-for-blockbuster-roosters-clash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-broncos-welcome-back-superstars-for-blockbuster-roosters-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Broncos welcome back superstars after Raiders beat Titans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Broncos are welcoming back Reece Walsh and Pat Carrigan against the Roosters tonight, after the Canberra Raiders took care of business on the Gold Coast. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-broncos-welcome-back-superstars-after-raiders-beat-titans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-broncos-welcome-back-superstars-after-raiders-beat-titans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Broncos fall short of miracle comeback as Reynolds hurt again]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Broncos welcome back Reece Walsh and Pat Carrigan, the Roosters give Cody Ramsey his first NRL minutes since 2022. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-broncos-fall-short-of-miracle-comeback-as-reynolds-hurt-again/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-broncos-fall-short-of-miracle-comeback-as-reynolds-hurt-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional scenes as Rooster returns after 1,337 days out with illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Roosters hang on for a 38-24 win over the Broncos, as Cody Ramsey plays his first NRL game in almost four years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/emotional-scenes-as-rooster-returns-after-1337-days-out-with-illness/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/emotional-scenes-as-rooster-returns-after-1337-days-out-with-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cosmetics will soon cost more. Here's why]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australians spend about $450 on average on beauty products per year. That could soon rise as petroleum prices increase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/cosmetics-will-soon-cost-more-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/cosmetics-will-soon-cost-more-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Dee Salmin thinks her book could end relationships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Podcaster Dee Salmin says people should steer clear of traditional dating advice and focus more on themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-dee-salmin-thinks-her-book-could-end-relationships/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-dee-salmin-thinks-her-book-could-end-relationships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dee Salmin’s book could end relationships. And she’s happy about it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Podcaster Dee Salmin says people should steer clear of traditional dating advice and focus more on themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/dee-salmins-book-could-end-relationships-and-shes-happy-about-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/dee-salmins-book-could-end-relationships-and-shes-happy-about-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1976 in music: The big albums turning 50 this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The music industry is always in a state of flux, but what was happening in 1976 was akin to the dinosaurs looking up and seeing a meteor on the way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/1976-in-music-the-big-albums-turning-50-this-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/1976-in-music-the-big-albums-turning-50-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why many Australians are heading for this island in East Asia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lots of Australians travel to Taiwan chasing flavour and wanting to try the best beef noodle soup &mdash; but they leave wanting to explore more of its history and nature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-many-australians-are-heading-for-this-island-in-east-asia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-many-australians-are-heading-for-this-island-in-east-asia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This destination's 'unique' food and natural beauty is winning over Aussies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lots of Australians travel to Taiwan chasing flavour and wanting to try the best beef noodle soup &mdash; but they leave wanting to explore more of its history and nature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/this-destinations-unique-food-and-natural-beauty-is-winning-over-aussies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/this-destinations-unique-food-and-natural-beauty-is-winning-over-aussies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road safety advocates want tighter import standards for big utes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sales of large utes have increased by 270 per cent since 2019, data from a national transport safety body.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/road-safety-advocates-want-tighter-import-standards-for-big-utes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/road-safety-advocates-want-tighter-import-standards-for-big-utes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police pulled him over on his farm. He was tasered 30 seconds later]]></title><description><![CDATA[Disturbing cases of people wrongly tasered by police on their farm and at school has raised questions over whether officers are too reliant on the devices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/police-pulled-him-over-on-his-farm-he-was-tasered-30-seconds-later/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/police-pulled-him-over-on-his-farm-he-was-tasered-30-seconds-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One year into his second term as PM, Albanese says US 'playing a different role']]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Albanese says the United States is "playing a different role" in the world under President Donald Trump, forcing Australia and allies to adjust how they respond to unexpected conflicts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/one-year-into-his-second-term-as-pm-albanese-says-us-playing-a-different-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/one-year-into-his-second-term-as-pm-albanese-says-us-playing-a-different-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we know about the ISIS-linked Australian families in Syria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four Australian women, their children and grandchildren are stuck in limbo in Syria after leaving a refugee camp for family members of suspected Islamic State fighters. This is what we know about them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/what-we-know-about-the-isis-linked-australian-families-in-syria/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/what-we-know-about-the-isis-linked-australian-families-in-syria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas vs beer: How Pocock's 57 seconds caused the government a tax headache]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Pocock was struggling to find cut-through on the issue of gas taxes, but then a question about beer excise sparked a social media war of words.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/gas-vs-beer-how-pococks-57-seconds-caused-the-government-a-tax-headache/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/gas-vs-beer-how-pococks-57-seconds-caused-the-government-a-tax-headache/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A shift in the Middle East has implications for countries like Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump's earlier signalling that he will neither walk away from the war declaring a victory, or escalate it but will try to starve the Iranians out, all suggests there is no clear sign of how this war could end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/a-shift-in-the-middle-east-has-implications-for-countries-like-australia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/a-shift-in-the-middle-east-has-implications-for-countries-like-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four for the weekend: Apex, Margo's Got Money Troubles and massaman curry]]></title><description><![CDATA[What to watch, read, listen to and eat this weekend, according to our culture and food teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/four-for-the-weekend-apex-margos-got-money-troubles-and-massaman-curry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/four-for-the-weekend-apex-margos-got-money-troubles-and-massaman-curry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A guide to the six books vying for the $60,000 Stella Prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[A memoir by Geraldine Brooks and a historical novel by actor-turned-author Tasma Walton are among the eclectic works up for one of Australia's most prestigious literary awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/a-guide-to-the-six-books-vying-for-the-60000-stella-prize/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/a-guide-to-the-six-books-vying-for-the-60000-stella-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tie property tax changes to income tax cuts, productivity chief says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood says there is a "case" for property tax changes, but for it to be serious reform, the economic benefit must flow to workers. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/tie-property-tax-changes-to-income-tax-cuts-productivity-chief-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/tie-property-tax-changes-to-income-tax-cuts-productivity-chief-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Young magic puts Freo on top as Crows fans boo AFL boss after ARC call]]></title><description><![CDATA[The injury-hit Western Bulldogs welcome a high-flying Fremantle side to Docklands as Adelaide and Port Adelaide meet in the Showdown. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-young-magic-puts-freo-on-top-as-crows-fans-boo-afl-boss-after-arc-call/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-young-magic-puts-freo-on-top-as-crows-fans-boo-afl-boss-after-arc-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Young magic helps Freo oust Dogs as Crows fans boo AFL boss after ARC call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hayden Young kicks two brilliant second-half goals to inspire Fremantle to a win as Showdown 59 goes to the wire in Adelaide. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-young-magic-helps-freo-oust-dogs-as-crows-fans-boo-afl-boss-after-arc-call/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-young-magic-helps-freo-oust-dogs-as-crows-fans-boo-afl-boss-after-arc-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Crows kick two goals in final minute to claim epic Showdown, Freo downs Dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide claims a remarkable one-point victory over Port Adelaide after Hayden Young fires the Dockers to victory over the Bulldogs. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-kick-two-goals-in-final-minute-to-claim-epic-showdown-freo-downs-dogs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-crows-kick-two-goals-in-final-minute-to-claim-epic-showdown-freo-downs-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Coach blasts Freo after slow start as Walker injured early in Showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The injury-hit Western Bulldogs welcome a high-flying Fremantle side to Docklands as Adelaide and Port Adelaide meet in the Showdown. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-coach-blasts-freo-after-slow-start-as-walker-injured-early-in-showdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-coach-blasts-freo-after-slow-start-as-walker-injured-early-in-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Coach blasts Freo after slow start as umpires hear boos over Butters goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The injury-hit Western Bulldogs welcome a high-flying Fremantle side to Docklands as Adelaide and Port Adelaide meet in the Showdown. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-coach-blasts-freo-after-slow-start-as-umpires-hear-boos-over-butters-goal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-coach-blasts-freo-after-slow-start-as-umpires-hear-boos-over-butters-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Coach blasts Freo after slow start as Port grabs early Showdown lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The injury-hit Western Bulldogs welcome a high-flying Fremantle side to Docklands as Adelaide and Port Adelaide meet in the Showdown. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-coach-blasts-freo-after-slow-start-as-port-grabs-early-showdown-lead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-coach-blasts-freo-after-slow-start-as-port-grabs-early-showdown-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Battered Bulldogs host Freo as Showdown bragging rights go on the line]]></title><description><![CDATA[The injury-hit Western Bulldogs welcome a high-flying Fremantle side to Docklands as Adelaide and Port Adelaide meet in the Showdown. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-battered-bulldogs-host-freo-as-showdown-bragging-rights-go-on-the-line/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-battered-bulldogs-host-freo-as-showdown-bragging-rights-go-on-the-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crows claim epic after two goals inside final minute as Freo downs Dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adelaide claims a remarkable one-point victory over Port Adelaide after Hayden Young fires the Dockers to victory over the Bulldogs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/crows-claim-epic-after-two-goals-inside-final-minute-as-freo-downs-dogs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/crows-claim-epic-after-two-goals-inside-final-minute-as-freo-downs-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melbourne Storm lose seven in a row for the first time in club history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Melbourne Storm have sunk to a historic low, losing seven consecutive NRL matches for the first time as the Dolphins powered to victory at a wet Lang Park in Brisbane.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/melbourne-storm-lose-seven-in-a-row-for-the-first-time-in-club-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/melbourne-storm-lose-seven-in-a-row-for-the-first-time-in-club-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Storm strike first, but halfback limps off as rain falls in Brisbane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Taumalolo joins legend Johnathan Thurston in playing a record 294th match for the Cowboys before the Melbourne Storm look to avoid a seventh consecutive defeat against the Dolphins. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-strike-first-but-halfback-limps-off-as-rain-falls-in-brisbane/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-strike-first-but-halfback-limps-off-as-rain-falls-in-brisbane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Storm reach historic low with club record seventh straight NRL loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Melbourne Storm have suffered a club-record seventh straight loss in the NRL as the Dolphins come from behind to win 28-10. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-reach-historic-low-with-club-record-seventh-straight-nrl-loss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-reach-historic-low-with-club-record-seventh-straight-nrl-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Storm at risk of historic low as Dolphins fight back in Brisbane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne Storm fullback Sualauvi Faalogo has scored one of the best tries this NRL season, running 85 metres for a tremendous solo score. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-at-risk-of-historic-low-as-dolphins-fight-back-in-brisbane/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-at-risk-of-historic-low-as-dolphins-fight-back-in-brisbane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Storm at risk of historic low as Bellamy coaches after shock diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Melbourne Storm have lost their last six NRL matches and must avoid defeat in Brisbane against the Dolphins or register the club's worst losing streak. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-at-risk-of-historic-low-as-bellamy-coaches-after-shock-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-at-risk-of-historic-low-as-bellamy-coaches-after-shock-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Flyer scores stunning 85-metre try as Storm try to avoid record loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne Storm fullback Sualauvi Faalogo has scored one of the best tries this NRL season, running 85 metres for a tremendous solo score. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-flyer-scores-stunning-85-metre-try-as-storm-try-to-avoid-record-loss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-flyer-scores-stunning-85-metre-try-as-storm-try-to-avoid-record-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Cowboys great equals games record, as Bulldogs try to change fortunes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Taumalolo joins legend Johnathan Thurston in playing a record 294th match for the Cowboys before the Melbourne Storm look to avoid a seventh consecutive defeat against the Dolphins. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-cowboys-great-equals-games-record-as-bulldogs-try-to-change-fortunes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-cowboys-great-equals-games-record-as-bulldogs-try-to-change-fortunes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Bulldogs struggle to score as Cowboys hold half-time lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Taumalolo joins legend Johnathan Thurston in playing a record 294th match for the Cowboys before the Melbourne Storm look to avoid a seventh consecutive defeat against the Dolphins. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-bulldogs-struggle-to-score-as-cowboys-hold-half-time-lead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-bulldogs-struggle-to-score-as-cowboys-hold-half-time-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lessons should have been learnt prior to NDIS rollout, integrity boss says]]></title><description><![CDATA[About $3.7 billion of National Disability Insurance Scheme money was handed out inappropriately last financial year, the scheme's integrity chief has told a parliamentary hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/lessons-should-have-been-learnt-prior-to-ndis-rollout-integrity-boss-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/lessons-should-have-been-learnt-prior-to-ndis-rollout-integrity-boss-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian screen industry as 'intergenerational' as housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now in its 40th year, the annual Screen Forever conference attracts hundreds of industry leaders to look at the past, present and future of Australian screen content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australian-screen-industry-as-intergenerational-as-housing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australian-screen-industry-as-intergenerational-as-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No 'legal barrier' blocking ISIS-linked families returning to Australia, law expert says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A week since a group of 13 Australian women and children with ties to former Islamic State fighters left a Syrian refugee camp for Australia, they remain in the capital Damascus in a state of limbo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/no-legal-barrier-blocking-isis-linked-families-returning-to-australia-law-expert-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/no-legal-barrier-blocking-isis-linked-families-returning-to-australia-law-expert-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian 'ISIS brides' in limbo after reportedly being blocked from reaching Syrian airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[A week since a group of 13 Australian women and children with ties to former Islamic State fighters left a Syrian refugee camp for Australia, they remain in the capital Damascus in a state of limbo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australian-isis-brides-in-limbo-after-reportedly-being-blocked-from-reaching-syrian-airport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 03:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australian-isis-brides-in-limbo-after-reportedly-being-blocked-from-reaching-syrian-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hazlewood smashed for 24 off one over as Indian great fires in IPL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shubman Gill takes Australian quick Josh Hazlewood to task as Gujarat took down Bengaluru in the IPL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hazlewood-smashed-for-24-off-one-over-as-indian-great-fires-in-ipl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hazlewood-smashed-for-24-off-one-over-as-indian-great-fires-in-ipl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Wall Street surges despite Meta and Microsoft dives, ASX rebounds and ANZ profit jumps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wall Street rises despite Meta crashing on AI spending fears, and the ASX rebounds after seven losing sessions. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-wall-street-surges-despite-meta-and-microsoft-dives-asx-rebounds-and-anz-profit-jumps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-wall-street-surges-despite-meta-and-microsoft-dives-asx-rebounds-and-anz-profit-jumps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Wall Street surges despite Meta and Microsoft dives and ASX set for strong rebound]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wall Street rises despite Meta crashing on AI spending fears. The ASX is poised for a strong rebound after seven consecutive losing sessions. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-wall-street-surges-despite-meta-and-microsoft-dives-and-asx-set-for-strong-rebound/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-wall-street-surges-despite-meta-and-microsoft-dives-and-asx-set-for-strong-rebound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Wong confirms discussions with US over proposal to open Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Penny Wong has confirmed Australia is in discussions with the US over its latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-wong-confirms-discussions-with-us-over-proposal-to-open-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-wong-confirms-discussions-with-us-over-proposal-to-open-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the new Foo Fighters the best album of April?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Come for Dave Grohl and co's latest. Stay for club-facing collabs, lush disco, homegrown releases and a pair of Qu&eacute;b&eacute;cois aliens making left-field instrumental jams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/is-the-new-foo-fighters-the-best-album-of-april/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/is-the-new-foo-fighters-the-best-album-of-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melbourne and Sydney record largest house price falls across the country]]></title><description><![CDATA[Momentum in the housing market has slowed, with every capital city recording a slower pace of growth in April.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/melbourne-and-sydney-record-largest-house-price-falls-across-the-country/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/melbourne-and-sydney-record-largest-house-price-falls-across-the-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How two court cases could change supermarket pricing rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Woolies federal court case wraps up and the Coles matter awaits judgment, here's what we've learned so far from the high-stakes cases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-two-court-cases-could-change-supermarket-pricing-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-two-court-cases-could-change-supermarket-pricing-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The home battery rebate is changing. Is it still worth it and what's the right size?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In less than nine months, more than a quarter of a million batteries were installed in Australian households. Here's how the battery rebate is changing and why.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-home-battery-rebate-is-changing-is-it-still-worth-it-and-whats-the-right-size/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-home-battery-rebate-is-changing-is-it-still-worth-it-and-whats-the-right-size/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crucial interest rate has broken from the global benchmark, costing us billions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 10-Year Treasury bond, which the Commonwealth issues to raise money, has pushed past 5 per cent, raising the cost of paying off debt and suggesting inflation is not under control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/crucial-interest-rate-has-broken-from-the-global-benchmark-costing-us-billions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/crucial-interest-rate-has-broken-from-the-global-benchmark-costing-us-billions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The two plays that flipped the script on Women's State of Origin Game I]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Queensland on the verge of another classic ambush, it took two "Origin plays" for New South Wales to turn the tide in the women's series opener in Newcastle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-two-plays-that-flipped-the-script-on-womens-state-of-origin-game-i/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-two-plays-that-flipped-the-script-on-womens-state-of-origin-game-i/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia in talks over latest US proposal to open Strait of Hormuz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia has begun discussions with the United States about joining the latest US proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the Trump administration tries to build an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation in the critical waterway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-in-talks-over-latest-us-proposal-to-open-strait-of-hormuz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-in-talks-over-latest-us-proposal-to-open-strait-of-hormuz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRL coach Craig Bellamy diagnosed with form of neurodegenerative disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with a form of neurodegenerative disorder, the club has said.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/nrl-coach-craig-bellamy-diagnosed-with-form-of-neurodegenerative-disorder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/nrl-coach-craig-bellamy-diagnosed-with-form-of-neurodegenerative-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking: NRL coach Craig Bellamy diagnosed with form of neurodegenerative disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with a form of neurodegenerative disorder, the club has said.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-nrl-coach-craig-bellamy-diagnosed-with-form-of-neurodegenerative-disorder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-nrl-coach-craig-bellamy-diagnosed-with-form-of-neurodegenerative-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Sidebottom returns to field after having hand trampled on in tackle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood and Hawthorn meet in a blockbuster Thursday night clash at the MCG to kick off Round 8 with both sides coming off dominant wins. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-sidebottom-returns-to-field-after-having-hand-trampled-on-in-tackle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-sidebottom-returns-to-field-after-having-hand-trampled-on-in-tackle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Hawthorn stages comeback as Sidebottom returns from trampled hand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood and Hawthorn meet in a blockbuster Thursday night clash at the MCG to kick off Round 8 with both sides coming off dominant wins. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-hawthorn-stages-comeback-as-sidebottom-returns-from-trampled-hand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-hawthorn-stages-comeback-as-sidebottom-returns-from-trampled-hand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Collingwood veteran forced off after having hand trampled on in tackle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood and Hawthorn meet in a blockbuster Thursday night clash at the MCG to kick off Round 8 with both sides coming off dominant wins. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-collingwood-veteran-forced-off-after-having-hand-trampled-on-in-tackle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-collingwood-veteran-forced-off-after-having-hand-trampled-on-in-tackle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Collingwood and Hawthorn face off in blockbuster MCG clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collingwood and Hawthorn meet in a blockbuster Thursday night clash at the MCG to kick off Round 8 with both sides coming off dominant wins. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-collingwood-and-hawthorn-face-off-in-blockbuster-mcg-clash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-collingwood-and-hawthorn-face-off-in-blockbuster-mcg-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Chaotic final minute sees Collingwood and Hawthorn settle for draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[A goal after the siren from Dylan Moore allows Hawthorn to claim a draw against Collingwood at the MCG. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-chaotic-final-minute-sees-collingwood-and-hawthorn-settle-for-draw/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-chaotic-final-minute-sees-collingwood-and-hawthorn-settle-for-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NSW strikes late to win Game I as Origin series heads to Queensland]]></title><description><![CDATA[NSW has come from behind to win the opening match of the Women's State of Origin series, and their coach is looking forward to trying to win the shield in Queensland.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/nsw-strikes-late-to-win-game-i-as-origin-series-heads-to-queensland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/nsw-strikes-late-to-win-game-i-as-origin-series-heads-to-queensland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Sky Blues host Origin Game I in stadium Maroons have never lost in]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Women's State of Origin series begins in NSW, where the Sky Blues and Queensland Maroons play at Hunter Stadium in Newcastle. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-sky-blues-host-origin-game-i-in-stadium-maroons-have-never-lost-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-sky-blues-host-origin-game-i-in-stadium-maroons-have-never-lost-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: NSW strikes late to win Women's Origin I over sloppy Queensland]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NSW Blues have won Game I of Women's State of Origin, overcoming a half-time deficit to secure an 11-6 win. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-nsw-strikes-late-to-win-womens-origin-i-over-sloppy-queensland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-nsw-strikes-late-to-win-womens-origin-i-over-sloppy-queensland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Maroons take narrow half-time lead over Blues in tense Origin Game I]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Women's State of Origin series begins in NSW, where the Blues and Queensland Maroons play at Hunter Stadium in Newcastle. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-maroons-take-narrow-half-time-lead-over-blues-in-tense-origin-game-i/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-maroons-take-narrow-half-time-lead-over-blues-in-tense-origin-game-i/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Maroons strike early after losing player on first play of Origin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Women's State of Origin series begins in NSW, where the Blues and Queensland Maroons play at Hunter Stadium in Newcastle. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-maroons-strike-early-after-losing-player-on-first-play-of-origin/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-maroons-strike-early-after-losing-player-on-first-play-of-origin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Final team lists confirmed for Women's State of Origin Game I]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Women's State of Origin series begins in NSW, where the Sky Blues and Queensland Maroons play at Hunter Stadium in Newcastle. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-final-team-lists-confirmed-for-womens-state-of-origin-game-i/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-final-team-lists-confirmed-for-womens-state-of-origin-game-i/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chalmers does little to quell CGT debate as budget looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven years ago, proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing were&nbsp;named as part of the reason Labor lost the unlosable election. Times have changed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/chalmers-does-little-to-quell-cgt-debate-as-budget-looms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/chalmers-does-little-to-quell-cgt-debate-as-budget-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US star on how A-League Women can 'compete with major leagues']]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Otto sees a lot of potential in the Australian domestic league. She thinks it just needs a bigger investment to get there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/us-star-on-how-a-league-women-can-compete-with-major-leagues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/us-star-on-how-a-league-women-can-compete-with-major-leagues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woolworths discounts not 'inherently misleading', judge says]]></title><description><![CDATA[There have been tense exchanges in the Federal Court, with the judge overseeing the bombshell case between the ACCC and Woolworths questioning the consumer watchdog's case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/woolworths-discounts-not-inherently-misleading-judge-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/woolworths-discounts-not-inherently-misleading-judge-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['None of it strikes me as nefarious': Judge queries ACCC case against Woolies]]></title><description><![CDATA[There have been tense exchanges in the Federal Court, with the judge overseeing the bombshell case between the ACCC and Woolworths questioning the consumer watchdog's case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/none-of-it-strikes-me-as-nefarious-judge-queries-accc-case-against-woolies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/none-of-it-strikes-me-as-nefarious-judge-queries-accc-case-against-woolies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Counterterrorism intelligence's share of funding in 'significant' decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royal commissioner Virginia Bell says classified documents reveal a significant shift in intelligence spending away from counterterrorism since 2020, in the first findings of what failings led to last year's Bondi terror attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/counterterrorism-intelligences-share-of-funding-in-significant-decline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/counterterrorism-intelligences-share-of-funding-in-significant-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the latest inflation data matters to you]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest inflation data is making headlines. Find out what it means for you in three minutes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-the-latest-inflation-data-matters-to-you/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/why-the-latest-inflation-data-matters-to-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is inflation and should you be worried about it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest inflation data is making headlines. Find out what it means for you in three minutes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/what-is-inflation-and-should-you-be-worried-about-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/what-is-inflation-and-should-you-be-worried-about-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miranda Priestly makes a splashy return in The Devil Wears Prada 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Devil Wears Prada 2 drops the beloved (or loathed) characters from 20 years ago into a very different media environment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/miranda-priestly-makes-a-splashy-return-in-the-devil-wears-prada-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/miranda-priestly-makes-a-splashy-return-in-the-devil-wears-prada-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 years after the original, The Devil Wears Prada 2 has something to say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Devil Wears Prada 2 drops the beloved (or loathed) characters from 20 years ago into a very different media environment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/20-years-after-the-original-the-devil-wears-prada-2-has-something-to-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/20-years-after-the-original-the-devil-wears-prada-2-has-something-to-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portrait of Jacob Collins wins Archibald Packing Room Prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sean Layh has won the $3,000 Packing Room Prize at this year's Archibald Prize for his portrait of Jacob Collins, titled The tragicall historie of Hamlet, Prince of Denmarke.<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/portrait-of-jacob-collins-wins-archibald-packing-room-prize/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/portrait-of-jacob-collins-wins-archibald-packing-room-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Piastri ready to race again in Miami after F1's enforced break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Given a month-long enforced break, Australia's Formula 1 star Oscar Piastri is keen to regain lost momentum when racing resumes in Miami this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/piastri-ready-to-race-again-in-miami-after-f1s-enforced-break/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/piastri-ready-to-race-again-in-miami-after-f1s-enforced-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'Jessica' tantrum trend explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether it's at home or in the middle of a shopping centre, tantrums can test the patience of any parent or caregiver.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-jessica-tantrum-trend-explained-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-jessica-tantrum-trend-explained-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ‘Jessica’ tantrum trend, explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether it's at home or in the middle of a shopping centre, tantrums can test the patience of any parent or caregiver.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-jessica-tantrum-trend-explained/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-jessica-tantrum-trend-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wastewater data suggests meth use is at a record high. Here's why we don't need to panic]]></title><description><![CDATA[At first glance, these findings sound alarming, but before we draw big conclusions about worsening drug use, it's worth taking a closer look at what this data can and can't tell us.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/wastewater-data-suggests-meth-use-is-at-a-record-high-heres-why-we-dont-need-to-panic-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/wastewater-data-suggests-meth-use-is-at-a-record-high-heres-why-we-dont-need-to-panic-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wastewater data suggests meth use is at a record high. Here’s why we don’t need to panic]]></title><description><![CDATA[At first glance, these findings sound alarming, but before we draw big conclusions about worsening drug use, it's worth taking a closer look at what this data can and can't tell us.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/wastewater-data-suggests-meth-use-is-at-a-record-high-heres-why-we-dont-need-to-panic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/wastewater-data-suggests-meth-use-is-at-a-record-high-heres-why-we-dont-need-to-panic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX to fall as price of oil surges to more than $US120 a barrel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian share market is set to open lower in morning trading as oil prices surge. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-to-fall-as-price-of-oil-surges-to-more-than-us120-a-barrel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-to-fall-as-price-of-oil-surges-to-more-than-us120-a-barrel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX falls as price of oil surges to more than $US120 a barrel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian share market has opened lower in morning trade as oil prices surge. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-falls-as-price-of-oil-surges-to-more-than-us120-a-barrel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-falls-as-price-of-oil-surges-to-more-than-us120-a-barrel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Chalmers says housing 'driving deliberations' around possible tax changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasurer Jim Chalmers&nbsp;says ensuring young Australians have access to the housing market is "driving deliberations" about possible changes to taxes. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-chalmers-says-housing-driving-deliberations-around-possible-tax-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-chalmers-says-housing-driving-deliberations-around-possible-tax-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Antisemitism interim report handed to governor-general]]></title><description><![CDATA[The antisemitism and social cohesion royal commission's interim report has been handed to the governor-general, two months after the inquiry began. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-antisemitism-interim-report-handed-to-governor-general/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-antisemitism-interim-report-handed-to-governor-general/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renewables and batteries drive down fossil fuel use despite record electricity demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hot summer saw Australians use record amounts of electricity, but the growing share of renewable energy continued to push fossil fuels out of the grid, driving gas generation to its lowest level in 25 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/renewables-and-batteries-drive-down-fossil-fuel-use-despite-record-electricity-demand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/renewables-and-batteries-drive-down-fossil-fuel-use-despite-record-electricity-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia's summer saw the dawn of the big battery, as gas drops to 25-year low]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hot summer saw Australians use record amounts of electricity, but the growing share of renewable energy continues to push fossil fuels out of the grid, driving gas generation to its lowest level in 25 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australias-summer-saw-the-dawn-of-the-big-battery-as-gas-drops-to-25-year-low/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australias-summer-saw-the-dawn-of-the-big-battery-as-gas-drops-to-25-year-low/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Hegseth says Iran war is 'not a quagmire' as cost of conflict revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has defended the war against Iran in his first testimony to Congress since it started, instead attacking Democrats as "feckless". Follow live.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-hegseth-says-iran-war-is-not-a-quagmire-as-cost-of-conflict-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-hegseth-says-iran-war-is-not-a-quagmire-as-cost-of-conflict-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insurers among group proposing cheaper premiums for disaster-resistant homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[As about 1.6 million households experience insurance unaffordability stress, a disparate alliance of stakeholders proposes cheaper premiums for home owners who upgrade their properties to withstand natural disasters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/insurers-among-group-proposing-cheaper-premiums-for-disaster-resistant-homes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/insurers-among-group-proposing-cheaper-premiums-for-disaster-resistant-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Technology should make life easier &mdash; but that's not always the case]]></title><description><![CDATA[While&nbsp;the newest home technology&nbsp;aims&nbsp;to make&nbsp;life easier, when&nbsp;it&nbsp;prioritises aesthetics over usability, some lives are actually made much harder, writes Nas Campanella.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/technology-should-make-life-easier-mdash-but-thats-not-always-the-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/technology-should-make-life-easier-mdash-but-thats-not-always-the-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I don't want cold pasta for dinner: Why my appliances aren't cutting it]]></title><description><![CDATA[While&nbsp;the newest home technology&nbsp;aims&nbsp;to make&nbsp;life easier, when&nbsp;it&nbsp;prioritises aesthetics over usability, some lives are actually made much harder, writes Nas Campanella.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/i-dont-want-cold-pasta-for-dinner-why-my-appliances-arent-cutting-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/i-dont-want-cold-pasta-for-dinner-why-my-appliances-arent-cutting-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diesel price surge threatens projects, jobs and household bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Civil construction firms warn surging diesel and material costs driven by the global oil crisis will force lay-offs and project delays, with nearly a third considering winding down.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/diesel-price-surge-threatens-projects-jobs-and-household-bills/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/diesel-price-surge-threatens-projects-jobs-and-household-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No offence to Tassie': The infamous Sirengate mess 20 years on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two decades ago, two teams met at York Park in Launceston. The siren sounded but the match continued and the dreaded word "gate" was added to another footy scandal. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/no-offence-to-tassie-the-infamous-sirengate-mess-20-years-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/no-offence-to-tassie-the-infamous-sirengate-mess-20-years-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coalition's risky Farrer strategy could clear path for One Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pauline Hanson is now set to tour more regional Coalition-held seats in her "sexy" new private plane, and the Liberal and National parties are helping clear the runway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/coalitions-risky-farrer-strategy-could-clear-path-for-one-nation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/coalitions-risky-farrer-strategy-could-clear-path-for-one-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See how the price of everything has changed]]></title><description><![CDATA[If it feels like everything is getting more expensive, that's because it is. With the rate of inflation rising this week, we've tracked how the price of everyday items has increased.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/see-how-the-price-of-everything-has-changed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/see-how-the-price-of-everything-has-changed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating bull dust and racing the sun on the Binns Track]]></title><description><![CDATA[Journeying through the Binns Track in remote central Australia, Rae Johnston learns why you should always travel with mates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/navigating-bull-dust-and-racing-the-sun-on-the-binns-track/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/navigating-bull-dust-and-racing-the-sun-on-the-binns-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gifted, goofy, gone too soon: Jeff Buckley's genius remembered]]></title><description><![CDATA[The otherworldly singer-guitarist died at 30 and struggled with fame. His guitarist and a new movie honour Buckley's humanity and musical genius.<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/gifted-goofy-gone-too-soon-jeff-buckleys-genius-remembered/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/gifted-goofy-gone-too-soon-jeff-buckleys-genius-remembered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hanson billed taxpayers for flights to fundraiser, to catch Florida jet]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Nation leader Pauline Hanson billed taxpayers for two trips that included party fundraisers, discussions with disaffected National Barnaby Joyce, a Gina Rinehart event and return flights to connect the senator to her private jet to Florida, sponsored by her major donor, Mrs Rinehart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hanson-billed-taxpayers-for-flights-to-fundraiser-to-catch-florida-jet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hanson-billed-taxpayers-for-flights-to-fundraiser-to-catch-florida-jet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APRA Music Awards winners for 2026 announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Punk rockers Amyl and The Sniffers have bagged three top gongs at the Australian music industry's APRA awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/apra-music-awards-winners-for-2026-announced/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/apra-music-awards-winners-for-2026-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Extremely corrosive': Trump called out for remarks aimed at Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[US Congressman Joe Courtney says the US president's repeated criticism of Australia is "unfair" and causing harm to the US amongst its allies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/extremely-corrosive-trump-called-out-for-remarks-aimed-at-australia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/extremely-corrosive-trump-called-out-for-remarks-aimed-at-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL pushes ahead with draft changes and not everyone is happy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AFL is pushing ahead with draft and player-movement changes for this off-season, with Carlton president Rob Priestly and Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge criticising the move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/afl-pushes-ahead-with-draft-changes-and-not-everyone-is-happy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/afl-pushes-ahead-with-draft-changes-and-not-everyone-is-happy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inflation details may give RBA pause for thought on interest rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[While inflation remains well above the Reserve Bank's target, there are details in the numbers that may give it reasons to hold off another rate hike in May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/inflation-details-may-give-rba-pause-for-thought-on-interest-rates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/inflation-details-may-give-rba-pause-for-thought-on-interest-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pauline Hanson celebrates 'sexy' $1m plane gifted by Gina Rinehart]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson banks more than $3 million worth of donations, including a brand new plane gifted by Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/pauline-hanson-celebrates-sexy-1m-plane-gifted-by-gina-rinehart/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/pauline-hanson-celebrates-sexy-1m-plane-gifted-by-gina-rinehart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia's richest woman gifts plane to Pauline Hanson]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson banks more than $3 million worth of donations, including a brand new plane gifted by Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australias-richest-woman-gifts-plane-to-pauline-hanson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australias-richest-woman-gifts-plane-to-pauline-hanson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigers, Eagles or Cockle Divers &mdash; what makes up a football club's name?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How have Australia's football clubs come to be named, and what do those names represent? We analysed over 1,500 senior Aussie Rules clubs to find the patterns in how clubs have named themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/tigers-eagles-or-cockle-divers-mdash-what-makes-up-a-football-clubs-name/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/tigers-eagles-or-cockle-divers-mdash-what-makes-up-a-football-clubs-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Childcare group G8 to close 10pc of centres after child abuse scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 36,000 children are enrolled under the brand's 395 childcare and early learning centres, which include centres such as Headstart, Jellybeans, Kool Kids and Kindy Patch Kids.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/childcare-group-g8-to-close-10pc-of-centres-after-child-abuse-scandal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/childcare-group-g8-to-close-10pc-of-centres-after-child-abuse-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussie Bazzana greeted by Men at Work's Down Under in MLB debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a classic Australian rock song rang out across the Cleveland Guardians' home ground, Travis Bazzana made his long-awaited MLB debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aussie-bazzana-greeted-by-men-at-works-down-under-in-mlb-debut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aussie-bazzana-greeted-by-men-at-works-down-under-in-mlb-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Headline inflation surges to 4.6 per cent as higher fuel prices bite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Headline inflation surges to 4.6 per cent in March, but underlying inflation remains at 3.3 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/headline-inflation-surges-to-46-per-cent-as-higher-fuel-prices-bite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/headline-inflation-surges-to-46-per-cent-as-higher-fuel-prices-bite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking: Headline inflation surges to 4.6 per cent as higher fuel prices bite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Headline inflation surges to 4.6 per cent in March, but underlying inflation remains at 3.3 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-headline-inflation-surges-to-46-per-cent-as-higher-fuel-prices-bite/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/breaking-headline-inflation-surges-to-46-per-cent-as-higher-fuel-prices-bite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A rom-com until it isn't': Australian Open-set show tackles big issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[What starts as a rom-com set at the Australian Open turns into a searing indictment of race relations in Australia in the new show Game. Set. Match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/a-rom-com-until-it-isnt-australian-open-set-show-tackles-big-issues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/a-rom-com-until-it-isnt-australian-open-set-show-tackles-big-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Inflation surges to highest level in more than two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[ABS data shows a rise in inflation of 4.6 per cent in March, the highest since September 2023 when the nation's economy was rebounding after the COVID-19 pandemic. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-inflation-surges-to-highest-level-in-more-than-two-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-inflation-surges-to-highest-level-in-more-than-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Inflation rises to highest level since 2023, driven by surging fuel prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[ABS data shows a rise in inflation to 4.6 per cent in March, the highest since September 2023 when the nation's economy was rebounding after the COVID-19 pandemic. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-inflation-rises-to-highest-level-since-2023-driven-by-surging-fuel-prices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-inflation-rises-to-highest-level-since-2023-driven-by-surging-fuel-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Inflation likely to surge, ASX to drop for seventh straight day as UAE quits OPEC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ABS is set to release data that is likely to show inflation spiking at about 4.8 per cent in the March quarter, its highest level in two and a half years. The RBA is widely expected to lift interest rates again next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-inflation-likely-to-surge-asx-to-drop-for-seventh-straight-day-as-uae-quits-opec/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-inflation-likely-to-surge-asx-to-drop-for-seventh-straight-day-as-uae-quits-opec/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Inflation likely to reach highest level since 2023, ASX to drop for seventh straight day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ABS is set to release data that is likely to show inflation spiking at about 4.8 per cent in the March quarter, its highest level in two and a half years. The RBA is widely expected to lift interest rates again next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-inflation-likely-to-reach-highest-level-since-2023-asx-to-drop-for-seventh-straight-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-inflation-likely-to-reach-highest-level-since-2023-asx-to-drop-for-seventh-straight-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Inflation expected to surge to highest level since 2023 driven by petrol prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ASX 200 has continued its downward spiral ahead of this morning's data release, which is likely to show inflation spiking at its highest level in two and a half years. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-inflation-expected-to-surge-to-highest-level-since-2023-driven-by-petrol-prices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-inflation-expected-to-surge-to-highest-level-since-2023-driven-by-petrol-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of jobs to go at Home Affairs amid 'financial pressures']]></title><description><![CDATA[The secretary of the second-largest department says she has been trying to reduce headcount by natural attrition, but that further job cuts are needed by the end of the financial year to fit within the department's budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hundreds-of-jobs-to-go-at-home-affairs-amid-financial-pressures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/hundreds-of-jobs-to-go-at-home-affairs-amid-financial-pressures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: PM to announce $45 million to fast-track housing, energy projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister will announce $45 million to help speed housing and energy project approvals. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-pm-to-announce-45-million-to-fast-track-housing-energy-projects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-pm-to-announce-45-million-to-fast-track-housing-energy-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: US Marines board suspected Iran blockade runner, Israel hits Gaza, Lebanon]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump says Iranian leadership has told him they are in a "state of collapse" and are urging him to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as US marines board cargo ships in the region and Israeli strikes kill three in Lebanon. Follow live.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-us-marines-board-suspected-iran-blockade-runner-israel-hits-gaza-lebanon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-us-marines-board-suspected-iran-blockade-runner-israel-hits-gaza-lebanon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Trump says Iran in 'state of collapse', US marines board cargo ship]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump says Iranian leadership has told him they are in a "state of collapse" and are urging him to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as US marines board cargo ships in the region and Israeli strikes kill three in Lebanon. Follow live.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-trump-says-iran-in-state-of-collapse-us-marines-board-cargo-ship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-trump-says-iran-in-state-of-collapse-us-marines-board-cargo-ship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does the gas industry pay its fair share of tax?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates are proposing a flat 25 per cent tax on gas exports, but representatives say the industry is being unfairly targeted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/does-the-gas-industry-pay-its-fair-share-of-tax/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/does-the-gas-industry-pay-its-fair-share-of-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speculation builds on how upcoming budget will address fuel supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the international fuel crisis continues to cause concern, the federal government is under pressure to provide a fix during next month's budget. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/speculation-builds-on-how-upcoming-budget-will-address-fuel-supply/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/speculation-builds-on-how-upcoming-budget-will-address-fuel-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industry experts speculate on oil refinery upgrades as budget day nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the international fuel crisis continues to cause concern, the federal government is under pressure to provide a fix during next month's budget. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/industry-experts-speculate-on-oil-refinery-upgrades-as-budget-day-nears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/industry-experts-speculate-on-oil-refinery-upgrades-as-budget-day-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'double-headed monster' set to push up prices at the check-out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies that use plastic packaging are facing price pressures and supply disruptions, which they warn will likely mean higher costs for consumers. The cost of food-grade resin out of Singapore, which is used in milk bottles, has increased 110 per cent since the start of the Middle East war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-double-headed-monster-set-to-push-up-prices-at-the-check-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-double-headed-monster-set-to-push-up-prices-at-the-check-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia risks repeating social media mistakes with AI in workplace: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia risks repeating the mistakes it made with social media unless it moves quickly to regulate the spread of artificial intelligence in the workplace, according to a new report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-risks-repeating-social-media-mistakes-with-ai-in-workplace-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/australia-risks-repeating-social-media-mistakes-with-ai-in-workplace-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about this year's winter vaccine rollout]]></title><description><![CDATA[With winter just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get vaccinated against seasonal flu and other viruses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-this-years-winter-vaccine-rollout/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-this-years-winter-vaccine-rollout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel quiz: Grab your ticket and a map, we're off on an adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gal&aacute;pagos Islands are part of which South American country? The Elgin Marbles were taken from which ancient site?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/travel-quiz-grab-your-ticket-and-a-map-were-off-on-an-adventure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/travel-quiz-grab-your-ticket-and-a-map-were-off-on-an-adventure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deborah Mailman brings hope to Sweet Country sequel, Wolfram]]></title><description><![CDATA[Convinced to return to the story of the 2018 outback drama Sweet Country, Kaytetye filmmaker Warwick Thornton fell in love with the possibilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/deborah-mailman-brings-hope-to-sweet-country-sequel-wolfram/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/deborah-mailman-brings-hope-to-sweet-country-sequel-wolfram/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netball's powerful statement on Anzac Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[They both struggle for recognition in male-dominated fields, so Super Netball chose to host an all-female Anzac Day ceremony to commemorate and give visibility to female veterans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/netballs-powerful-statement-on-anzac-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/netballs-powerful-statement-on-anzac-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labor defends news payment plan as Meta, Google reject tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[US tech giant Meta has condemned Labor's plan to tax large digital platforms that fail to pay for using Australian journalism as "government-mandated transfer of wealth".&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/labor-defends-news-payment-plan-as-meta-google-reject-tax/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/labor-defends-news-payment-plan-as-meta-google-reject-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big tech hits back at Labor's news payment plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[US tech giant Meta has condemned Labor's plan to tax large digital platforms that fail to pay for using Australian journalism as "government-mandated transfer of wealth".&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/big-tech-hits-back-at-labors-news-payment-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/big-tech-hits-back-at-labors-news-payment-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wong to press Asian countries for fuel guarantees during regional tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Australia grapples with energy supply issues, Penny Wong travels to Japan to stress the importance of an ongoing supply of fuel.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/wong-to-press-asian-countries-for-fuel-guarantees-during-regional-tour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/wong-to-press-asian-countries-for-fuel-guarantees-during-regional-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Assertion of reality': Minister presses Asian partners on fuel security]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Australia grapples with energy supply issues, Penny Wong travels to Japan to stress the importance of an ongoing supply of fuel.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/assertion-of-reality-minister-presses-asian-partners-on-fuel-security/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/assertion-of-reality-minister-presses-asian-partners-on-fuel-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump names new ambassador to Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration has nominated former congressman David Brat as ambassador to Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/donald-trump-names-new-ambassador-to-australia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/donald-trump-names-new-ambassador-to-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health insurers' 'aggressive' tactics causing closures, private hospitals say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Bupa executive accuses health insurers of using "almost bullying" tactics in their negotiations with private hospitals, while the Australian Private Hospitals Association says insurers have become "cowboys" in need of regulation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/health-insurers-aggressive-tactics-causing-closures-private-hospitals-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/health-insurers-aggressive-tactics-causing-closures-private-hospitals-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Almost bullying': Private hospitals blame closures on 'cowboy' insurers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Bupa executive accuses health insurers of using "almost bullying" tactics in their negotiations with private hospitals, while the Australian Private Hospitals Association says insurers have become "cowboys" in need of regulation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/almost-bullying-private-hospitals-blame-closures-on-cowboy-insurers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/almost-bullying-private-hospitals-blame-closures-on-cowboy-insurers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Aggressive' insurers negotiating hospitals to closure, industry says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Bupa executive accuses health insurers of using "almost bullying" tactics in their negotiations with private hospitals, while the Australian Private Hospitals Association says insurers have become "cowboys" in need of regulation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aggressive-insurers-negotiating-hospitals-to-closure-industry-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aggressive-insurers-negotiating-hospitals-to-closure-industry-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global military spending hits record high amid warnings of new arms race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world is spending more money on weapons than ever before, reaching nearly $4 trillion in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/global-military-spending-hits-record-high-amid-warnings-of-new-arms-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/global-military-spending-hits-record-high-amid-warnings-of-new-arms-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global defence spending hits record high. This is how countries rank]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world is spending more money on weapons than ever before, reaching nearly $4 trillion in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/global-defence-spending-hits-record-high-this-is-how-countries-rank/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/global-defence-spending-hits-record-high-this-is-how-countries-rank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coalition points to stealth bombers as potential AUKUS stopgap]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Coalition says Australia should consider buying next-generation stealth bombers to help bridge the gap until the AUKUS submarines arrive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/coalition-points-to-stealth-bombers-as-potential-aukus-stopgap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/coalition-points-to-stealth-bombers-as-potential-aukus-stopgap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coalition points to stealth bombers as potential AUKUS stop-gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Coalition says Australia should consider buying next-generation stealth bombers to help bridge the gap until the AUKUS submarines arrive.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/coalition-points-to-stealth-bombers-as-potential-aukus-stop-gap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/coalition-points-to-stealth-bombers-as-potential-aukus-stop-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 billion plastic sushi fish later, is it time for a sustainable soy sauce option?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoyu-tai, the single-use plastic soy sauce fish that accompany takeaway sushi, are an eco-nightmare &mdash; but a local designer has a solution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/12-billion-plastic-sushi-fish-later-is-it-time-for-a-sustainable-soy-sauce-option/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/12-billion-plastic-sushi-fish-later-is-it-time-for-a-sustainable-soy-sauce-option/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['System ... is broken': Mounjaro won't be listed on PBS in 'stand-off' with US maker]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "broken" process behind listing medication on the PBS contributes to hundreds of thousands of Australians with diabetes missing out on subsidised lifesaving medication, according to the peak industry body.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/system-is-broken-mounjaro-wont-be-listed-on-pbs-in-stand-off-with-us-maker/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/system-is-broken-mounjaro-wont-be-listed-on-pbs-in-stand-off-with-us-maker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['System &hellip; 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Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-wall-street-hits-records-as-australia-awaits-inflation-data/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-wall-street-hits-records-as-australia-awaits-inflation-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Former Republican congressman nominated as US ambassador to Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Brat, who unseated a Democratic house majority leader, has been named as the Trump administration's pick for the Canberra posting. 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The two-time Paralympic gold medallist turned author is calling for a day to recognise TBI and the unique challenges it brings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/paralympic-champion-shares-emotional-volatility-after-traumatic-brain-injury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/paralympic-champion-shares-emotional-volatility-after-traumatic-brain-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PNG PM says Luai's visit 'sends a message' ahead of Chiefs' NRL entry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wests Tigers playmaker is the Chiefs' top target ahead of their NRL entry in 2028, and the Papua New Guinea prime minister says his trip to PNG shows the interest is mutual.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/png-pm-says-luais-visit-sends-a-message-ahead-of-chiefs-nrl-entry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/png-pm-says-luais-visit-sends-a-message-ahead-of-chiefs-nrl-entry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sabastian Sawe ran the marathon in an 'unbelievable time'. 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Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-wall-street-rallies-to-new-record-high-asx-set-for-flat-opening/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-wall-street-rallies-to-new-record-high-asx-set-for-flat-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Wall Street rallies to another record high, ASX set for flat opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[The S&amp;P 500 rallied to yet another record close as first-quarter earnings continued to beat expectations, but the ASX is priced for a muted opening. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-wall-street-rallies-to-another-record-high-asx-set-for-flat-opening/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-wall-street-rallies-to-another-record-high-asx-set-for-flat-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX 200 down after Wall Street rallies to record highs, oil up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ASX 200 has lost ground, despite both the S&amp;P 500 and tech-centric Nasdaq indexes ending last week with new record highs, while oil prices are surging with Brent crude above $US107 a barrel. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-200-down-after-wall-street-rallies-to-record-highs-oil-up/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-200-down-after-wall-street-rallies-to-record-highs-oil-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX 200 dow, oil prices rising, AUD stronger]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ASX 200 has made a disappointing start to the week, despite both the S&amp;P 500 and tech-centric Nasdaq indexes setting new record highs, while oil prices are surging with Brent crude around $US107 a barrel. 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Elders have advice to share.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/veterans-advice-after-anzac-day-booing-find-your-warrior-spirit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/veterans-advice-after-anzac-day-booing-find-your-warrior-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussie stuns Brazil's fab four for first World Surf League title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian surfer George Pittar defeats a quartet of Brazilian world champions to claim a maiden championship tour win at the Margaret River Pro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aussie-stuns-brazils-fab-four-for-first-world-surf-league-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aussie-stuns-brazils-fab-four-for-first-world-surf-league-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This was one of the most vulnerable moments ever for a US government]]></title><description><![CDATA[ABC Americas editor was inside the ballroom when a shooting suspect was stopped by the Secret Service.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/this-was-one-of-the-most-vulnerable-moments-ever-for-a-us-government/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/this-was-one-of-the-most-vulnerable-moments-ever-for-a-us-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Storm thrashing fallout worsens with halfback ruled out of next clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Penrith Panthers can end round with the outright lead on the NRL ladder with victory over the Knights in Newcastle. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-thrashing-fallout-worsens-with-halfback-ruled-out-of-next-clash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-storm-thrashing-fallout-worsens-with-halfback-ruled-out-of-next-clash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Panthers power to big win over Knights, Storm lose star half]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Penrith Panthers maintain their outright lead on top of the NRL ladder with a 44-12 win over the Newcastle Knights. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-panthers-power-to-big-win-over-knights-storm-lose-star-half/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-panthers-power-to-big-win-over-knights-storm-lose-star-half/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: NRL leading Panthers travel to Newcastle to face Knights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Penrith Panthers can end round with the outright lead on the NRL ladder with victory over the Knights in Newcastle. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-nrl-leading-panthers-travel-to-newcastle-to-face-knights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-nrl-leading-panthers-travel-to-newcastle-to-face-knights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Manly score three tries in seven-minute blitz to punish sloppy Eels]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Penrith Panthers maintain their outright lead on top of the NRL ladder with a 44-12 win over the Newcastle Knights. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-manly-score-three-tries-in-seven-minute-blitz-to-punish-sloppy-eels/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-manly-score-three-tries-in-seven-minute-blitz-to-punish-sloppy-eels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Interim coach Foran makes history as Sea Eagles continue revival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manly's revival under interim coach Kieran Foran has continued with a fourth straight win, as the Sea Eagles scored five tries in the second half to sink the Parramatta Eels. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-interim-coach-foran-makes-history-as-sea-eagles-continue-revival/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-interim-coach-foran-makes-history-as-sea-eagles-continue-revival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Fozball wins again as Manly revival continues with victory over Eels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manly's revival under interim coach Kieran Foran has continued with a fourth straight win, as the Sea Eagles scored five tries in the second half to sink the Parramatta Eels. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-fozball-wins-again-as-manly-revival-continues-with-victory-over-eels/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-fozball-wins-again-as-manly-revival-continues-with-victory-over-eels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Edwards scores seven-minute hat-trick, Storm lose star half]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Penrith Panthers are on track to take the outright lead on the NRL ladder as they dominate the Knights in Newcastle, with fullback Dylan Edwards grabbing a first-half hat-trick. 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Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-edwards-scores-20-minute-hat-trick-to-stun-knights-storm-lose-star-half/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-edwards-scores-20-minute-hat-trick-to-stun-knights-storm-lose-star-half/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor avoids backing ASIO amid questions on ISIS-linked families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government action needs to be taken to prevent a group of Australian families with links to former ISIS fighters from re-entering the country, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/taylor-avoids-backing-asio-amid-questions-on-isis-linked-families/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/taylor-avoids-backing-asio-amid-questions-on-isis-linked-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaun Micallef would hate to be immortal, so he wrote a vampire novel]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Shaun Micallef finished up 11 years hosting comedy news show Mad as Hell in 2022, the comedian did something unexpected: he wrote a 'gothic romance novel'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/shaun-micallef-would-hate-to-be-immortal-so-he-wrote-a-vampire-novel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/shaun-micallef-would-hate-to-be-immortal-so-he-wrote-a-vampire-novel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ollie Hollands 'in a good space' despite late omission after brother's struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlton coach Michael Voss says Elijah Hollands's younger brother Ollie is doing OK despite being a late out for the club's Anzac Day clash with Fremantle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ollie-hollands-in-a-good-space-despite-late-omission-after-brothers-struggles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/ollie-hollands-in-a-good-space-despite-late-omission-after-brothers-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reed to keep starting role after Dragons suffer Anzac Day belting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dean Young backs Kade Reed to remain St George Illawarra's halfback even after the Dragons slumped to a 62-16 thrashing in the 20-year-old's highly anticipated NRL debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/reed-to-keep-starting-role-after-dragons-suffer-anzac-day-belting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/reed-to-keep-starting-role-after-dragons-suffer-anzac-day-belting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social licence test shows why Labor acts on NDIS but not gas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labor's radical transformation of the NDIS as it resists a growing chorus of support for a new gas tax exposes the limit of its willingness to act when given a social licence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/social-licence-test-shows-why-labor-acts-on-ndis-but-not-gas/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/social-licence-test-shows-why-labor-acts-on-ndis-but-not-gas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blake turned his grief into growth after losing 'hero' dad to suicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's normal to feel distress when you go through trauma. 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Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-woeful-dragons-humiliated-on-anzac-day-as-roosters-score-11-tries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-woeful-dragons-humiliated-on-anzac-day-as-roosters-score-11-tries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Stand-in coach says Dragons players 'embarrassed' by Anzac Day thrashing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sydney Roosters have smashed the St George Illawarra Dragons in the traditional Anzac Day clash, scoring 11 tries to secure a 62-16 win. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-stand-in-coach-says-dragons-players-embarrassed-by-anzac-day-thrashing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-stand-in-coach-says-dragons-players-embarrassed-by-anzac-day-thrashing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Souths on verge of historic maiden Melbourne win with five-try first half]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Sydney is threatening to end their hoodoo in Melbourne, scoring five first half tries to take a 24-0 lead over the Storm at half-time. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-souths-on-verge-of-historic-maiden-melbourne-win-with-five-try-first-half/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-souths-on-verge-of-historic-maiden-melbourne-win-with-five-try-first-half/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Souths end 28-year hoodoo with crushing Anzac Day win over Melbourne]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South Sydney Rabbitohs have broken their hoodoo in Melbourne, smashing the Storm to achieve the club's first-ever win in the Victorian capital. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-souths-end-28-year-hoodoo-with-crushing-anzac-day-win-over-melbourne/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-souths-end-28-year-hoodoo-with-crushing-anzac-day-win-over-melbourne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Roosters score four tries in opening 20 minutes to carve up Dragons]]></title><description><![CDATA[St George Illawarra hosts the traditional Anzac Day clash against the Sydney Roosters, just days after sacking coach Shane Flanagan. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-roosters-score-four-tries-in-opening-20-minutes-to-carve-up-dragons/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-roosters-score-four-tries-in-opening-20-minutes-to-carve-up-dragons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Reed makes NRL debut on Anzac Day as struggling Dragons seek first win]]></title><description><![CDATA[St George Illawarra hosts the traditional Anzac Day clash against the Sydney Roosters, just days after sacking coach Shane Flanagan. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-reed-makes-nrl-debut-on-anzac-day-as-struggling-dragons-seek-first-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-reed-makes-nrl-debut-on-anzac-day-as-struggling-dragons-seek-first-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: 'Dumbest play in rugby league': Dragons suffer Anzac Day shocker]]></title><description><![CDATA[St George Illawarra hosts the traditional Anzac Day clash against the Sydney Roosters, just days after sacking coach Shane Flanagan. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dumbest-play-in-rugby-league-dragons-suffer-anzac-day-shocker/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dumbest-play-in-rugby-league-dragons-suffer-anzac-day-shocker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Dragons suffer two sin bins as Roosters score six tries in first half]]></title><description><![CDATA[St George Illawarra hosts the traditional Anzac Day clash against the Sydney Roosters, just days after sacking coach Shane Flanagan. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dragons-suffer-two-sin-bins-as-roosters-score-six-tries-in-first-half/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-dragons-suffer-two-sin-bins-as-roosters-score-six-tries-in-first-half/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Boos ring out, Storm fans head for exit as Souths thrash Melbourne]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South Sydney Rabbitohs have broken their hoodoo in Melbourne, smashing the Storm to achieve the club's first-ever win in the Victorian capital. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-boos-ring-out-storm-fans-head-for-exit-as-souths-thrash-melbourne/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-boos-ring-out-storm-fans-head-for-exit-as-souths-thrash-melbourne/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Captain Grant bristles at 'silly question' as Storm sink to historic low]]></title><description><![CDATA[Melbourne captain Harry Grant has defended coach Craig Bellamy after the Storm sank to a historic low following a 48-6 belting at the hands of South Sydney.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/captain-grant-bristles-at-silly-question-as-storm-sink-to-historic-low/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/captain-grant-bristles-at-silly-question-as-storm-sink-to-historic-low/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL sacks appeals boss after homophobia statement labelled 'disgusting']]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Houghton KC is sacked as the chair of the AFL appeals board after the body's widely criticised statement and decision in the case of St Kilda player Lance Collard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/afl-sacks-appeals-boss-after-homophobia-statement-labelled-disgusting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/afl-sacks-appeals-boss-after-homophobia-statement-labelled-disgusting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFL sacks appeals board chair after Lance Collard case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Houghton KC is sacked as the chair of the AFL appeals board after the body's widely criticised statement and decision in the case of St Kilda player Lance Collard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/afl-sacks-appeals-board-chair-after-lance-collard-case/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/afl-sacks-appeals-board-chair-after-lance-collard-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Anzac Day means to those who have served Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australians taking part in Anzac Day commemorations share stories of sacrifice and bravery, and what today means to them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/what-anzac-day-means-to-those-who-have-served-australia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/what-anzac-day-means-to-those-who-have-served-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korda on fire in first women's major as Green and Aussies slip]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Australian charge is struggling at the Chevron Championship in Texas, where world number two Nelly Korda is on fire after two rounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/korda-on-fire-in-first-womens-major-as-green-and-aussies-slip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/korda-on-fire-in-first-womens-major-as-green-and-aussies-slip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Minaur thumped by teen in Madrid as rough clay season continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex de Minaur loses another early-round match at the Madrid Masters, going down to local teen Rafael Jodar in straight sets as his clay court season struggles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/de-minaur-thumped-by-teen-in-madrid-as-rough-clay-season-continues/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/de-minaur-thumped-by-teen-in-madrid-as-rough-clay-season-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Valentine knew good radio and I was his wide-eyed apprentice]]></title><description><![CDATA[As an aspiring broadcaster, I covertly watched everything James Valentine did on air. He taught me how in the absurd minutia of our lives, we reveal ourselves to each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/james-valentine-knew-good-radio-and-i-was-his-wide-eyed-apprentice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/james-valentine-knew-good-radio-and-i-was-his-wide-eyed-apprentice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Nation's outcome in Farrer could be a watershed moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Coalition's preference deals in Farrer could help fracture the Liberal Party's moderate base and invigorate dissatisfied voters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/one-nations-outcome-in-farrer-could-be-a-watershed-moment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/one-nations-outcome-in-farrer-could-be-a-watershed-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Australians mark Anzac Day in solemn memorials as individuals heckling at services condemned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australians paid tribute to those who have served at services and marches, but the solemn mood at&nbsp;Melbourne and Sydney Dawn Services was interrupted by boos during Welcome to Country addresses. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-australians-mark-anzac-day-in-solemn-memorials-as-individuals-heckling-at-services-condemned/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-australians-mark-anzac-day-in-solemn-memorials-as-individuals-heckling-at-services-condemned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Australians come together to mark Anzac Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australians, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor, gather to commemorate Anzac Day at dawn services this morning. 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Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-cowboys-score-five-tries-in-first-half-to-take-big-lead-over-sharks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-cowboys-score-five-tries-in-first-half-to-take-big-lead-over-sharks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Cowboys and Sharks trade early tries in frenetic start to NRL clash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NRL is in Queensland for a pair of Friday night clashes, as the Cowboys host the Sharks, followed by the Broncos and Bulldogs meeting in a heavyweight clash. 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But the sector warns it must be navigated carefully to avoid driving away legitimate operators or accidentally leaving out providers helping people with complex, individualised needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/plan-to-end-ndis-wild-west-will-flip-rules-on-their-head-for-providers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/plan-to-end-ndis-wild-west-will-flip-rules-on-their-head-for-providers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The NDIS gave participants their lives back. Now they fear what's to come]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDIS participants set up their lives around the scheme's rules. But now the rules are changing and they fear what lies ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-ndis-gave-participants-their-lives-back-now-they-fear-whats-to-come/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/the-ndis-gave-participants-their-lives-back-now-they-fear-whats-to-come/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Finfluencers' suspected of giving unlawful advice hit with warning notices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The warning notice to the so-called "finfluencers" relates to suspected provision of unlicensed financial advice, including promoting claims of guaranteed returns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/finfluencers-suspected-of-giving-unlawful-advice-hit-with-warning-notices/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/finfluencers-suspected-of-giving-unlawful-advice-hit-with-warning-notices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marshall fumes at NRL refs as Koroisau faces hip-drop tackle verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has launched a passionate criticism of NRL officiating, following his side's 33-14 win over the Canberra Raiders.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/marshall-fumes-at-nrl-refs-as-koroisau-faces-hip-drop-tackle-verdict/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/marshall-fumes-at-nrl-refs-as-koroisau-faces-hip-drop-tackle-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Tigers storm to victory, Koroisau in hot water after two dangerous tackles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Doueihi scored 17 points, as Wests Tigers overcame a half-time deficit to defeat the Canberra Raiders. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-tigers-storm-to-victory-koroisau-in-hot-water-after-two-dangerous-tackles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-tigers-storm-to-victory-koroisau-in-hot-water-after-two-dangerous-tackles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Tigers score early as Raiders star Strange limps off field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wests Tigers are hoping to bounce back from a narrow loss last week, hosting a Canberra Raiders side striving for three straight wins. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-tigers-score-early-as-raiders-star-strange-limps-off-field/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-tigers-score-early-as-raiders-star-strange-limps-off-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Tigers and Raiders begin Anzac Round at Leichhardt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wests Tigers are hoping to bounce back from a narrow loss last week, hosting a Canberra Raiders side striving for three straight wins. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-tigers-and-raiders-begin-anzac-round-at-leichhardt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-tigers-and-raiders-begin-anzac-round-at-leichhardt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Tiger in hot water after hip-drop tackle, Raiders snatch halftime lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wests Tigers are hoping to bounce back from a narrow loss last week, hosting a Canberra Raiders side striving for three straight wins. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-tiger-in-hot-water-after-hip-drop-tackle-raiders-snatch-halftime-lead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-tiger-in-hot-water-after-hip-drop-tackle-raiders-snatch-halftime-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Raiders make late change ahead of TIgers clash at Leichhardt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wests Tigers are hoping to bounce back from a narrow loss last week, hosting a Canberra Raiders side striving for three straight wins. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-raiders-make-late-change-ahead-of-tigers-clash-at-leichhardt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-raiders-make-late-change-ahead-of-tigers-clash-at-leichhardt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the new eligibility test for NDIS participants could work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labor's plan to create a new "assessment tool" to determine future NDIS eligibility based on functional need could backfire without the right settings, say experts.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-the-new-eligibility-test-for-ndis-participants-could-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/how-the-new-eligibility-test-for-ndis-participants-could-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Time doesn't heal': Years after Hannah Clarke's murder her parents make tough call]]></title><description><![CDATA[After their daughter and three grandchildren were murdered, Sue and Lloyd Clarke began a charity to improve awareness of coercive control. Now they've decided they need to step back for their own health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/time-doesnt-heal-years-after-hannah-clarkes-murder-her-parents-make-tough-call/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/time-doesnt-heal-years-after-hannah-clarkes-murder-her-parents-make-tough-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sad for us': Hannah Clarke's parents step back from advocacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[After their daughter and three grandchildren were murdered, Sue and Lloyd Clarke began a charity to improve awareness of coercive control. Now they've decided they need to step back for their own health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/sad-for-us-hannah-clarkes-parents-step-back-from-advocacy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/sad-for-us-hannah-clarkes-parents-step-back-from-advocacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canavan's frosty foray into Farrer's campaign trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week the Albanese government pushed out a major reform ahead of the federal budget, the Nationals leader was out in the cold on the campaign trail and a former Treasury secretary had some choice words about the push for gas tax reform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/canavans-frosty-foray-into-farrers-campaign-trail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/canavans-frosty-foray-into-farrers-campaign-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Collard faces hearing to appeal nine-week ban over homphobic slur]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Kilda appeals the AFL's nine-week suspension handed to forward Lance Collard over a homophobic slur. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-collard-faces-hearing-to-appeal-nine-week-ban-over-homphobic-slur/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-collard-faces-hearing-to-appeal-nine-week-ban-over-homphobic-slur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Collard faces hearing to appeal nine-week ban over homophobic slur]]></title><description><![CDATA[St Kilda appeals the AFL's nine-week suspension handed to forward Lance Collard over a homophobic slur. Follow live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-collard-faces-hearing-to-appeal-nine-week-ban-over-homophobic-slur/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-collard-faces-hearing-to-appeal-nine-week-ban-over-homophobic-slur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In dying, James Valentine taught us how to live. I'll miss being his sidekick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children grew up with him, adults grew old with him, he kept us connected to our city, the world and each other. James helped us make sense of life and gave us permission to laugh at the absurdity of it all &mdash; and ourselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/in-dying-james-valentine-taught-us-how-to-live-ill-miss-being-his-sidekick/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/in-dying-james-valentine-taught-us-how-to-live-ill-miss-being-his-sidekick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['If only': Indonesian MP floats toll on key international shipping route]]></title><description><![CDATA[The suggestion of levying ships using the Malacca Strait was suggested and then walked back by Indonesia's finance minister, but it has prompted a response from Canberra.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/if-only-indonesian-mp-floats-toll-on-key-international-shipping-route/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/if-only-indonesian-mp-floats-toll-on-key-international-shipping-route/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seeds can 'hear' the sound of raindrops, new study suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists say they have the first direct evidence that seeds can sense the sound of rain, and will sprout faster when they do.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/seeds-can-hear-the-sound-of-raindrops-new-study-suggests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/seeds-can-hear-the-sound-of-raindrops-new-study-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shipbuilding contract delays could affect AUKUS submarines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Navy's submarine-building program &mdash; which Australia is relying on for its naval fleet &mdash; risks another slowdown due to delays awarding a critical construction contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/shipbuilding-contract-delays-could-affect-aukus-submarines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/shipbuilding-contract-delays-could-affect-aukus-submarines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authors leave publisher after kids book cancelled for illustrator's comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writers including Evelyn Araluen and Randa Abdel-Fattah have left University of Queensland Press after the publisher axed publication of an Indigenous kids book over its illustrator's past 'anti-Semitic' comments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/authors-leave-publisher-after-kids-book-cancelled-for-illustrators-comments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/authors-leave-publisher-after-kids-book-cancelled-for-illustrators-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authors exit publisher after Indigenous picture book pulped for anti-Semitism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Writers including Evelyn Araluen and Randa Abdel-Fattah have left University of Queensland Press after the publisher axed publication of an Indigenous kids book over its illustrator's past 'anti-Semitic' comments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/authors-exit-publisher-after-indigenous-picture-book-pulped-for-anti-semitism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/authors-exit-publisher-after-indigenous-picture-book-pulped-for-anti-semitism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-7 Wedgetails are world leading, so why are they up for replacement?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's fleet of world-leading surveillance aircraft is set to be replaced and analysts say the planes could be replaced by drones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/e-7-wedgetails-are-world-leading-so-why-are-they-up-for-replacement-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/e-7-wedgetails-are-world-leading-so-why-are-they-up-for-replacement-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-7 Wedgetails are world-leading, so why are they up for replacement?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's fleet of world-leading surveillance aircraft is set to be replaced and analysts say the planes could be replaced by drones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/e-7-wedgetails-are-world-leading-so-why-are-they-up-for-replacement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/e-7-wedgetails-are-world-leading-so-why-are-they-up-for-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not a great look': Piastri weighs in on Verstappen's F1 frustrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian star Oscar Piastri speaks as Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen looks increasingly likely to walk away from the sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/not-a-great-look-piastri-weighs-in-on-verstappens-f1-frustrations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/not-a-great-look-piastri-weighs-in-on-verstappens-f1-frustrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Major ASX healthcare stock plunge continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major healthcare stock Cochlear crashed yesterday. Buyers have not moved in today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-major-asx-healthcare-stock-plunge-continues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-major-asx-healthcare-stock-plunge-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX to open in the red, as both oil prices and Wall St rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ASX is set to open lower after a strong finish on Wall Street. The price of oil rallies above 3 per cent. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-to-open-in-the-red-as-both-oil-prices-and-wall-st-rally/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-to-open-in-the-red-as-both-oil-prices-and-wall-st-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: ASX opens in the red as oil prices and Wall St rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ASX opens lower after a strong finish on Wall Street. The price of oil is also higher, rallying above $US101 a barrel. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-opens-in-the-red-as-oil-prices-and-wall-st-rally/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-asx-opens-in-the-red-as-oil-prices-and-wall-st-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aussies crash in Madrid as Kasatkina sinks to new ranking low]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daria Kasatkina's difficult WTA Tour season has continued with an agonising defeat at the Madrid Open, as all four Aussie women crash out in the opening round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aussies-crash-in-madrid-as-kasatkina-sinks-to-new-ranking-low/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/aussies-crash-in-madrid-as-kasatkina-sinks-to-new-ranking-low/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: NDIS reforms needed to secure 'enormous human rights achievement', Butler says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The overhaul will see about 160,000 kicked off the scheme by the end of the decade, reducing its projected growth from 10 per cent a year to 2 per cent &mdash; a cut in real terms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-ndis-reforms-needed-to-secure-enormous-human-rights-achievement-butler-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-ndis-reforms-needed-to-secure-enormous-human-rights-achievement-butler-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live: Australia reacts to government's wide-reaching NDIS overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[The overhaul will see about 160,000 kicked off the scheme by the end of the decade, reducing its projected growth from 10 per cent a year to 2 per cent &mdash; a cut in real terms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-australia-reacts-to-governments-wide-reaching-ndis-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/live-australia-reacts-to-governments-wide-reaching-ndis-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Supports not optional extras': Families left reeling after huge cuts to NDIS]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDIS Minister Mark Butler has defended the government's latest cost-cutting changes to the scheme in an interview with the ABC, amid an avalanche of participant concern.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/supports-not-optional-extras-families-left-reeling-after-huge-cuts-to-ndis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/supports-not-optional-extras-families-left-reeling-after-huge-cuts-to-ndis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disability community 'scared' as government defends NDIS overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[NDIS Minister Mark Butler has defended the government's latest cost-cutting changes to the scheme in an interview with the ABC, amid an avalanche of participant concern.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/disability-community-scared-as-government-defends-ndis-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/disability-community-scared-as-government-defends-ndis-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning $7,000 NDIS cuts to plans will 'isolate' people with disability]]></title><description><![CDATA[An average cut of $7,000 to NDIS participant plans could hurt social supports providing the "only interaction with the outside world" for some people with disability, advocates warn, as the minister Mark Butler concedes the savings will have a material impact on participants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/warning-7000-ndis-cuts-to-plans-will-isolate-people-with-disability/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/warning-7000-ndis-cuts-to-plans-will-isolate-people-with-disability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officer given 'golden pass' on rape allegations, victim says]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Tasmania Police misidentified Laura as a family violence perpetrator, she had no idea she'd have to fight for them to hold her abuser &mdash; a serving officer &mdash; to account. Now, she's fighting for change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/police-officer-given-golden-pass-on-rape-allegations-victim-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-au/news/general-news/police-officer-given-golden-pass-on-rape-allegations-victim-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laura says her cop ex was given a 'golden pass' on rape allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Tasmania Police misidentified Laura as a family violence perpetrator, she had no idea she'd have to fight for them to hold her abuser &mdash; a serving officer &mdash; to account. 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