[2026-05-18 16:08 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Kaiser targets untapped reefs beneath old Victorian goldfield

Snippet: Kaiser Reef has fired up a major multi-pronged exploration and development assault at its Maldon gold project in Victoria.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/kaiser-targets-untapped-reefs-beneath-old-victorian-goldfield-20260518-p5zyft.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trial begins for concert pianist suing Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

Snippet: Mon 18 May 2026 at 4:03pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/jayson-gilham-case-melbourne-symphony-orchestra-gaza-comments/106691262

[2026-05-18 15:58 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Taylor’s rebooted death tax scare franchise is flimsy. But it might stick

Snippet: Ever since Australia’s state and federal governments abolished deceased estate taxes in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the prospect of any government reviving that levy on the grieving has been politically toxic.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/taylor-s-rebooted-death-tax-scare-franchise-is-flimsy-but-it-might-stick-20260518-p5zy8c.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 15:58 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Legacy starts now’: The Gold Coast’s $10m Olympic hockey runway

Snippet: The Gold Coast will spend $10 million preparing its hockey venue for Brisbane 2032, Mayor Tom Tate said on Monday as a new pre-Games international tournament was announced for the site.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/legacy-starts-now-the-gold-coast-s-10m-olympic-hockey-runway-20260518-p5zy1o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 15:57 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Sam’s son was badly burned as a baby. She rode 800km to help other kids like him

Snippet: Not even a heavy downpour over South Brisbane could dull the spirits of the nearly 40 firefighters who crossed the finish line at the Queensland Children’s Hospital on Monday morning, bringing to an end an 800-kilometre, week-long ride from Bundaberg to raise funds for young burns patients.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/sam-s-son-was-badly-burned-as-a-baby-she-rode-800km-to-help-other-kids-like-him-20260514-p5zwrz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 15:52 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: When university students reported more bad behaviour, harassment and bullying decreased

Snippet: Dozens of university residential colleges have recorded a sharp drop in sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination after overhauling the way students report bad behaviour.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/when-university-students-reported-more-bad-behaviour-harassment-and-bullying-decreased-20260512-p5zw2i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 15:51 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Bris)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Dirty soda lands a permanent Aussie home in the Valley

Snippet: Heard of dirty soda? If so, there’s a good chance Madeline Holthe is responsible.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/brisbane-eating-out/dirty-soda-lands-a-permanent-aussie-home-in-the-valley-20260409-p5zmkv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 15:50 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Musicians vanishing from Australia’s major productions

Snippet: May 18, 2026 15:50 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/musicians-vanishing-from-australias-major-productions/

[2026-05-18 15:32 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Mother's 'life sentence' after daughter brutally murdered by husband

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/czarina-tumaliuan-murder-melbourne-mother/881fb3e4-5384-4102-8c7e-0253b8acb6ed

[2026-05-18 15:31 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Cake dust that put Gold Coast toddler into coma recalled nationwide

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/cake-decorating-powder-recalled-after-child-hospitalised/fdbb48de-e6ea-4f6f-9897-7d018c1d05bc

[2026-05-18 15:30 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Tennis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australian tennis stars push Sam Groth for senior leadership role

Snippet: Most of Australia’s leading men’s tennis players – including Alex de Minaur – have united to endorse Sam Groth for a senior leadership position at Tennis Australia as the hunt for Craig Tiley’s successor nears its end.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/tennis/australian-tennis-stars-push-sam-groth-for-senior-leadership-role-20260518-p5zycg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 15:23 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Multibillion-dollar deal to lay base for new homes on Brisbane’s fringes

Snippet: A multibillion-dollar investment in roads and utilities will supercharge new suburbs on the fringes of Greater Brisbane and in Queensland’s far north where governments promised 51,000 new homes would be built.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/multibillion-dollar-deal-to-lay-base-for-new-homes-on-brisbane-s-fringes-20260518-p5zy4t.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Man who stomped on face of off-duty police officer won't have to return to jail

Snippet: Mon 18 May 2026 at 3:12pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/nsw-koby-weaver-sentence-reduced-police-officer-assault/106692692

[2026-05-18 14:50 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Perth father was diving in a pair during spearfishing competition when tragedy struck at Rottnest Island

Snippet: The Perth man killed by a shark while spearfishing off Rottnest Island on Saturday was taking part in a members-only spearfishing competition targeting pelagic fish at Horseshoe Reef when tragedy struck.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/perth-father-was-diving-in-a-pair-during-spearfishing-competition-when-tragedy-struck-at-rottnest-island-20260518-p5zy6n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 14:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Queensland man charged with 34 counts of online child abuse offences

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/queensland-man-charged-with-34-counts-of-online-child-abuse-offences/d7646aed-7d67-4ba1-8f34-66cceac1ae52

[2026-05-18 14:26 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Mouse plague ravages WA's Mid West

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/mouse-plague-ravages-was-mid-west-20260518-p5zyeq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 14:19 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: WA’s regions have been hit by thousands of mice. Will stronger baits help turn the tide?

Snippet: There are hopes stronger baits will help turn the tide on a plague of rodents that has taken hold in Western Australia’s regions, with farmers optimistic after weeks of campaigning.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-s-regions-have-been-hit-by-thousands-of-mice-will-stronger-baits-help-turn-the-tide-20260518-p5zycl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Nearly one in five Tasmanians would vote One Nation, poll shows

Snippet: Mon 18 May 2026 at 2:05pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/one-nation-surges-in-popularity-emrs-poll-tasmania/106691168

[2026-05-18 14:01 UTC+10:00] [Sydney] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Quieter and cleaner’: Sydney to trial electric ferry after two-year delay, with new fish market route slated for 2029

Snippet: NSW transport minister says contracts signed for 24-metre, battery electric ferry to be trialled for 12 months from 2028

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/18/sydney-electric-ferry-trial-new-fish-market-route

[2026-05-18 13:48 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Chinese investors ordered to sell millions of shares in Australian miner

Snippet: A group of Chinese investors who dominate the investor base of rare earth miner Northern Minerals, which owns one of Australia’s most significant critical mineral deposits, have been ordered by federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers to divest their shareholdings.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/chinese-investors-ordered-to-sell-millions-of-shares-in-australian-miner-20260223-p5o4rf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 13:43 UTC+10:00] [Australian law] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Neo-Nazi group challenges hate ban by arguing law ‘operates as a doorway to tyranny’

Snippet: Banned White Australia group lodges documents with high court stating legislation ‘burdens freedom of governmental and political communication’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/may/18/neo-nazi-group-national-socialist-network-white-australia-challenges-hate-ban-ntwnfb

[2026-05-18 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pumas logra una victoria de 1-0 ante Pachuca para avanzar a la final del Clausura de la Liga MX

Snippet: Jordan Carillo, de frente, de Pumas, es felicitado después de marcar el gol en el partido de vuelta de las semifinales del fútbol de la Liga MX, contra Pachuca, el domingo 17 de mayo de 2026, en Ciudad de México. (AP Foto/Eduardo Verdugo)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pumas-pachuca-clausura-liga-mx-mexico-juarez-4c66b09ac18d179f6b44779f57706ad6

[2026-05-18 13:25 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Pianist Jayson Gillham’s case against MSO mustn’t turn into ‘roving inquiry’ on Middle East conflict, judge warns

Snippet: Federal court case begins for classical pianist who alleges Melbourne Symphony Orchestra unlawfully discriminated due to his views

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/18/pianist-jayson-gillham-cancellation-case-mso-melbourne-symphony-orchestra-court-palestianian-journalists-gaza-ntwnfb

[2026-05-18 13:16 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Credibility the key issue in defamation case over Luke Sayers lewd photo scandal

Snippet: One person’s word against another will be the central issue in the court battle between Luke and Cate Sayers, as the fallout from the former Carlton Football Club president’s lewd photo scandal returned to court.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/credibility-the-key-issue-in-defamation-case-over-luke-sayers-lewd-photo-scandal-20260518-p5zy44.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Frightening' near-miss between truck, motorcycles being investigated

Snippet: Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/near-miss-between-truck-and-motorcycles-tasmania/106692118

[2026-05-18 13:07 UTC+10:00] [Athletics] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Eddie Nketia runs 100m in 9.74s but Australian sprint record stays out of reach

Snippet: USC athlete dominates field with illegal 5.6m/s tailwind

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/may/18/eddie-nketia-100m-australian-sprint-record-close

[2026-05-18 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Plan to build Sydney's newest Chinatown in 'underutilised' area revealed

Snippet: Topic:Urban Development and Planning

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/parramatta-chinatown-plan-unveiled/106691382

[2026-05-18 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Gavin Sheets y Lucas Giolito guían victoria 8-3 de los Padres ante Marineros

Snippet: Gavin Sheets de los Padres de San Diego celebra en el dugout tras batear un jonrón de dos carreras en la sexta entrada ante los Marineros de Seattle el domingo 17 de mayo del 2026. (AP Foto/Lindsey Wasson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/padres-san-diego-marineros-seattle-sheets-giolito-526780816b947b5e96daa6e53db700e2

[2026-05-18 12:24 UTC+10:00] [Conservation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia’s ‘green Wall Street’ is failing to launch. Threatened species deserve better than the nature repair market | Euan Ritchie and Yung En Chee

Snippet: One must ask why Labor is so comfortable continuing to ignore the wishes of the vast majority of voters

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/18/australias-green-wall-street-is-failing-to-launch-threatened-species-deserve-better-than-the-nature-repair-market

[2026-05-18 12:14 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The familiar face standing in the way of Fremantle’s record hot streak

Snippet: May 18, 2026 — 12:14pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/the-familiar-face-standing-in-the-way-of-fremantle-s-record-hot-streak-20260518-p5zy9l.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 12:03 UTC+10:00] [Cate Blanchett] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Cate Blanchett says #MeToo ‘got killed very quickly’ in Hollywood

Snippet: Australian actor says there are still ‘10 women and 75 men’ on film sets a decade after the gender equality movement dominated conversations

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/may/18/cate-blanchett-cannes-film-festival-panel-film-metoo-gender-equality-hollywood

[2026-05-18 12:02 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Casual work booms, full-time jobs fall as economy squeezed

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/economy-casual-work-booms-fulltime-jobs-fall-as-economy-squeezed/88b61033-2027-4110-9482-b0d250c45fb7

[2026-05-18 11:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: ABC News

Title: Person dies after north Canberra unit gutted by fire

Snippet: Mon 18 May 2026 at 11:58am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/person-dies-in-unit-fire-in-north-canberra/106691162

[2026-05-18 11:45 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Athletics] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Home in 9.74 seconds: Aussie sprinter breaks all-conditions record, again

Snippet: No Australian has ever run faster.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/athletics/home-in-9-74-seconds-aussie-sprinter-breaks-all-conditions-record-again-20260518-p5zy3g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 11:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Miles declares 'a win is a win' as Labor squeaks by in by-election

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Elections

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/queensland-stafford-by-election-analysis-miles/106689758

[2026-05-18 11:31 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Sydney council doubles down on parking metre proposal despite protests

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/randwick-city-council-doubles-down-on-parking-metre-proposal-despite-protests/452cbea7-5a36-40de-a0c8-4272dca1f1bd

[2026-05-18 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: What tax changes? Seven investors vie for $1.95 million Sydney house

Snippet: Seven investors descended on a St Marys auction on Saturday, where a three-bedroom house with two kitchens, several living areas and sheds sold for $1.95 million, or $50,000 below its $2 million reserve.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/what-tax-changes-seven-investors-vie-for-1-95-million-sydney-house-20260518-p5zxyw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Should have been a public square’: The 39-storey tower about to rock this Sydney suburb

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/should-have-been-a-public-square-the-39-storey-tower-about-to-rock-this-sydney-suburb-20260512-p5zw32.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 11:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The ‘affordable’ housing policies that subsidised a rental unit listed for $925 a week

Snippet: Australia’s multibillion-dollar investment in social and affordable housing is helping to pay for thousands of relatively high-priced new apartments that people on lower incomes cannot afford and in some cases are explicitly blocked from occupying.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/the-affordable-housing-policies-that-subsidised-a-rental-unit-listed-for-925-a-week-20260517-p5zxtf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 11:08 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: First home buyer nabs $740,000 Melbourne ex-rental as investors drop out

Snippet: A first home buyer paid $740,000 for a Thomastown house at auction on Saturday after investors who had been interested dropped out of the race.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/first-home-buyer-nabs-740-000-melbourne-ex-rental-as-investors-drop-out-20260518-p5zxyy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-18 11:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Young woman killed, three injured in northern NSW crash

Snippet: Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/woman-killed-in-karangi-crash/106691102

[2026-05-18 11:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Cheng Lei shines light on Chinese prison in a memoir and play

Snippet: Cheng Lei poses for a photo at the Arts House performance space at the North Melbourne Town Hall in Melbourne, Australia, April 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Rod McGuirk)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/australia-china-prison-play-cheng-lei-97af789380e58d775ee4fddee46898cb

[2026-05-18 10:49 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Woman found dead in home may have been there for weeks, police say

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/tasmania-woman-found-dead-in-home-may-have-been-there-for-weeks-police/f3890f2c-ebcf-4917-a188-7f0c78784394

[2026-05-18 10:40 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Loophole' will allow millions of homeowners to negatively gear after July 2027

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/negative-gearing-loophole-for-millions-of-owner-occupiers-could-discourage-selling/f5adfe31-3500-474b-a6e7-8d50a4023a79

[2026-05-18 10:35 UTC+10:00] [State of Origin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: James Tedesco returns to Blues for 2026 State of Origin series opener

Snippet: NSW coach Laurie Daley names six debutants for game 1

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/may/18/james-tedesco-nsw-blues-2026-state-of-origin-queensland-maroons

[2026-05-18 10:29 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Fast, destructive and highly visible': The arson tactic taking over crime wars

Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/melbourne-news-visible-expert-on-recent-alleged-arson-attacks/9ee3971e-63f9-4f01-b5bb-0ce4f88d591f

[2026-05-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Photography] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia’s best blind bowlers compete for glory on the green – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenCurtis, 47, from Perth Bowling club lost both eyes in a 2023 gas explosion at his workplace. His brother came across a Facebook page run by Howard, the president of the Australian Blind Bowlers Association. Curtis, who has been bowling for two and a half years, is considered a B1, which means he has no eyesight at allShareView image in fullscreenCurtus with Howard, his director – a sighted guide who helps the bowler with alignment and delivery

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/may/18/australias-best-blind-bowlers-compete-for-glory-on-the-green-in-pictures

[2026-05-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Health and Wellbeing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Australia's diphtheria outbreak may have claimed its first life

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/one-person-dead-in-australias-diphtheria-outbreak/k7iqeep7p

[2026-05-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Rainy days ahead for much of eastern Australia, as a dry winter looms

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/rain-forecast-super-el-nino-may-2026/o3abnisxu

[2026-05-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Farmers given new weapon in fight against mouse plague gripping rural Australia

Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/mouse-plague-australia-2026-zp50/n1qgbp8fl