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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan ditches decades of arm export curbs as US reliability wavers

Snippet: From drones for Ukraine to warships for Australia, ‘peace-loving’ Japan is fast pivoting towards arming the world

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3350486/japan-ditches-decades-arm-export-curbs-us-reliability-wavers?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Donald Trump] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan ditches decades of arm export curbs as US reliability wavers

Snippet: From drones for Ukraine to warships for Australia, ‘peace-loving’ Japan is fast pivoting towards arming the world

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3350486/japan-ditches-decades-arm-export-curbs-us-reliability-wavers

[2026-04-18 10:34 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: PSOs removed from 119 railway stations, redeployed to crime hotspots

Snippet: Protective Services Officers are being cut from 119 suburban train platforms to beef up security at the Melbourne’s most dangerous railway stations.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/psos-removed-from-119-railway-stations-redeployed-to-crime-hotspots-20260418-p5zozr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Queen must be rolling over in her grave’ over Meghan Markle’s outfit promotion during charity stops

Snippet: Some sources close to the royal family are aghast that Meghan Markle is using her Australian charity stops with Prince Harry to shill clothing.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/17/royal-family/queen-would-be-upset-over-meghan-markles-outfit-promotion/

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

Source: 9News

Title: Machete attack on group in Melbourne hospitalises man

Snippet: A teenager was taken to hospital after a masked group attacked a gathering with machetes in Melbourne last night.It's believed about 12 people were seated outside a business at Eaton Mall when a large group of unknown offenders wearing balaclavas approached at about 7.45pm.At least two of the masked group pulled out machetes and attacked an 18-year-old Malvern East man.READ MORE: Trump and Iranian foreign minister say Strait of Hormuz is fully openHe was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.A

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/machete-attack-on-group-of-men-oakleigh-melbourne/b60e1619-5efb-4b7c-a60e-fecd24b33f8a

[2026-04-18 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: The Aussie farmer making waves in Kenya

Snippet: One of dozens of ostrichs that roam Stuart Barden's farm south of Nairobi. (ABC News: Bill Ormonde)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-04-18/the-australian-farmer-changing-the-face-of-kenyan-agriculture/106549898

[2026-04-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australia star acknowledges players’ careers on line at Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

Snippet: Aden Ekanayake making second appearance in the city and challenging team to end four-year drought, not fret about demotion to second-tier

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3350534/australia-star-acknowledges-players-careers-line-cathay/hsbc-hong-kong-sevens?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [New York] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australia star acknowledges players’ careers on line at Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

Snippet: Aden Ekanayake making second appearance in the city and challenging team to end four-year drought, not fret about demotion to second-tier

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hk-sevens/article/3350534/australia-star-acknowledges-players-careers-line-cathay/hsbc-hong-kong-sevens

[2026-04-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Conservation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘The environmental movement needs many hands’: saving Australia’s biodiversity is getting personal

Snippet: Powered by individual donations and bequests, the country now has one of the world’s largest networks of privately protected and managed land

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/18/privately-protected-managed-land-australia-biodiversity-protection

[2026-04-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: What Gallipoli can teach us about conflict in the Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: A British soldier pays his respects at the grave of a colleague near Cape Helles, where the Gallipoli landings took place. (AAP)

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/what-gallipoli-can-teach-us-about-the-strait-of-hormuz/tvgwvkwxn

[2026-04-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Twenty protesters arrested for violating Queensland's ban on pro-Palestinian phrases

Snippet: Officers arrested 20 people for 14 charges of displaying a prohibited expression and seven charges of reciting a prohibited expression. Source: Facebook / UQ Greens

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/twenty-protesters-arrested-for-violating-queenslands-ban-on-pro-palestinian-phrases/x2c4i9i4p

[2026-04-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: 'Borrowing from the past': This old way of living is making a comeback in Australia

Snippet: New research says more Australians are open to the idea of multigenerational living amid rising property prices and cost of living pressures. Source: SBS, Getty / Westend61; graphic art by Aaron Hobbs

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/why-more-australians-are-living-with-family-longer/9g5w6vxb6

[2026-04-18 09:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Australia ‘stands ready’ to support security in Strait of Hormuz, PM says

Snippet: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia “stands ready” to support efforts to restore stability and security in the Strait of Hormuz, adding he hopes an announcement that the waterway has reopened will hold.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/australia-stands-ready-support-security-strait-hormuz-pm-says

[2026-04-18 09:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: The month-long preparations behind an act of Anzac Day remembrance

Snippet: Wreaths have been a key part of Anzac Day traditions since memorials were first created to commemorate Australian military personnel. (Supplied: Australian War Memorial)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/how-florists-prepare-wreaths-for-anzac-day-remembrance/106577112

[2026-04-18 09:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Search underway for man missing from cruise ship off Brisbane

Snippet: Topic:Marine Incidents

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/carnival-cruise-line-ship-search-missing-man-brisbane/106579462

[2026-04-18 09:45 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Bubbly Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death was preventable: WA Coroner

Snippet: A blood test two days before his death would have revealed Sandipan Dhar’s undiagnosed leukemia and likely saved his life, the WA coroner has found.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/bubbly-perth-toddler-sandipan-dhar-s-death-was-preventable-wa-coroner-20260417-p5zoua.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 09:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Brian Gay and Scott Hend share the lead in the Senior PGA Championship

Snippet: BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Brian Gay finally figured out how to play the par 5s at Concession Golf Club, making up ground with an eagle-birdie finish for a 4-under 68 to share the 36-hole lead with Scott Hend of Australia in the Senior PGA Championship on Friday.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/senior-pga-golf-7ef01563110e1abf7cef1fad7a2b1f8b

[2026-04-18 09:39 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Australia, world leaders warily welcome strait opening

Snippet: April 18, 2026 09:39 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/australia-world-leaders-warily-welcome-strait-opening/

[2026-04-18 09:36 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Wake-up call': How global crisis could be catalyst for reshaping our food supply

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/food-security-fuel-crisis-iran-war-australian-farmers-fertiliser-supply/2d1303b3-f3fa-40e2-a890-33451504e46d

[2026-04-18 09:18 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Experts: Government will have to walk budget tightrope to cut oil dependence, ease inflation

Snippet: Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down the 2026 Federal Budget on 9 May. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/experts-government-tightrope-cut-oil-dependence-ease-inflation/5z2bij4i6

[2026-04-18 08:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Five Great Reads: a month in tradwife land, Francesa Albanese’s ‘rollercoaster’ life, and the problem with six-second hugs

Snippet: Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/17/a-month-in-tradwife-land-francesa-albaneses-rollercoaster-life-and-the-problem-with-six-second-hugs

[2026-04-18 08:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Producer backs pitch for major film studio in Port Kembla

Snippet: Film advocates believe a film studio should be built in Port Kembla. (ABC Illawarra: Justin Huntsdale/ Supplied)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/australian-producer-ian-collie-backs-port-kembla-film-studio/106491436

[2026-04-18 08:23 UTC+10:00] [Lifestyle] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Whirlwind Sussex Sydney tour wraps up

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/whirlwind-sussex-sydney-tour-wraps-up-20260418-p5zozj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 08:14 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: Albanese welcomes reopening of Strait of Hormuz but says arrangement still 'very fragile'

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined the virtual summit of about 50 countries on Friday evening, hosted by France and the United Kingdom. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australia-joins-international-forum-calling-for-permanent-hormuz-reopening/4bayvwd3k

[2026-04-18 08:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: New scooters and e-bikes have arrived in Canberra. Here's what that means

Snippet: Lime e-bikes and scooters have started operating in Canberra. (ABC News: Niki Burnside)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/lime-scooters-and-e-bikes-arrive-in-canberra/106575656

[2026-04-18 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Man hospitalised after machete attack at Melbourne shopping mall

Snippet: An 18-year-old man has been hospitalised after a being attacked with machetes by a group of men at a popular shopping strip in Melbourne's south-east.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/oakleigh-machete-attack-eaton-mall/106579398

[2026-04-18 07:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: DBy Dana Morse

Snippet: Dana Morse is an Indigenous Affairs reporter based at Parliament House in Canberra. Previously, she was a senior political producer at 7.30, and a federal political reporter. She was also a reporter in the Adelaide and Melbourne newsrooms. Dana is a Plangermaireener and Trawoolway woman from Tasmania.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/dana-morse/11997402

[2026-04-18 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Two words threaten to derail Minns's plan to ban controversial phrase

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/nsw-chris-minns-failed-law-changes-analysis/106576208

[2026-04-18 07:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Julian Fell

Snippet: Julian Fell is a Brisbane-based journalist at ABC News Story Lab. He was awarded the "Gold Lizzie" for Australia's IT Journalist of the Year in 2025, and his reporting has won several Clarion Awards.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/julian-fell/13905936

[2026-04-18 07:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Meghan Markle dubs herself ‘the most trolled person’ during Australia visit | Royals Recap

Snippet: click to copy

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/video/meghan-markle-dubs-herself-the-most-trolled-person-during-australia-visit-royals-recap/

[2026-04-18 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'High-octane world' of drifting told through music in new concerto

Snippet: Adelaide Symphony Orchestra clarinettist Dean Newcomb is performing a concerto inspired by his love of motorsport. (ABC News: Stephen Opie)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/adelaide-symphony-orchestra-concerto-tells-story-of-motorsport/106574714

[2026-04-18 07:18 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Obscene': One thing most Aussies agree on about Harry and Meghan's tour

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/prince-harry-meghan-markle-australia-tour-taxpayer-funding-most-aussies-disapprove/d76737b5-1edf-439a-a17a-fddae89284db

[2026-04-18 07:08 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Kate has been running into danger for photos like this for 25 years

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-morning-herald-kate-geraghty-195-years-most-important-photos/cfe5d192-7c8f-4c62-92d4-bce3f6f75c47

[2026-04-18 07:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: The 'immense complexity' facing Ben Roberts-Smith's prosecutors

Snippet: By Victoria Pengilley

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/ben-roberts-smith-legal-case-explained/106571908

[2026-04-18 07:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Viva Energy says fire at Victorian refinery will not cause fuel supply issues

Snippet: Topic:Industrial Fires

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/victoria-geelong-corio-oil-refinery-fire-viva-energy/106576698

[2026-04-18 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Derek' the dingo a concern for some as he roams streets in outback town

Snippet: A lone dingo has been spotted in suburban Alice Springs, prompting some concerns from local residents.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/dingo-derek-spotted-in-streets-backyards-dog-parks-alice-springs/106571970

[2026-04-18 06:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Fishers deploy 'ninja tactics' to outsmart fish-stealing seals

Snippet: Long-nosed fur seals are protected by state and Commonwealth legislation. (ABC South East SA: Caroline Horn)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/coorong-fishers-battling-fish-stealing-seals-south-australia/106570210

[2026-04-18 06:01 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: An activist’s bid for Broncos to oust News Corp as major shareholder

Snippet: Shareholder activist Stephen Mayne has launched a bid to join the Brisbane Broncos board, with one aim in mind – the removal of News Corp as the club’s majority shareholder.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/an-activist-s-bid-for-broncos-to-oust-news-corp-as-major-shareholder-20260417-p5zorn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Lifestyle / Fashion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The difference between Meghan and Kate has never been greater

Snippet: On the final day of her unofficial Australian tour, it was clear that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has replaced Catherine, Princess of Wales as a commercial fashion force.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/the-difference-between-meghan-and-kate-has-never-been-greater-20260414-p5znqk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 05:59 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: This man rigged a pokie to bleep when players lost. Here’s what happened

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

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/this-man-rigged-a-pokie-to-bleep-when-players-lost-here-s-what-happened-20260318-p5p85i.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Popular outback motoring rally cancelled due to fuel crisis

Snippet: The Variety NSW Bash event for this year has been cancelled due to fuel availability. (Supplied: Variety NSW/ACT)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/variety-nsw-bash-cancelled-charities-struggle-fuel-shortage/106569990

[2026-04-18 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australia enters drone warfare era with Ghost Bat and Ghost Shark

Snippet: Topic:Defence Industry

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/australia-military-drone-warfare-push-ghost-bat-ghost-shark/106563072

[2026-04-18 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lankan U-19 Women make it three in a row

Snippet: Sri Lanka women’s Under 19 team continued their performance to get third consecutive win when they scored a 35 run victory over England women’s Under 19 in their Tri Nation T -20 cricket fixture played at Ian Healy Oval grounds Brisbane yesterday.This victory guided Sri Lanka lasses to maintain their unbeaten record in this tournament having beaten England twice and Australia once with only one game against Australia to spare in this series.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/18/sports/981392/sri-lankan-u-19-women-make-it-three-in-a-row/

[2026-04-18 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: The murder allegations against decorated Australian soldier Ben Roberts-Smith

Snippet: Warning: This story contains distressing content

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj40pr8x49lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-18 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The battle for Bendigo East: Inside the race that could upend the state election

Snippet: It was more than a quarter of a century ago that a young Jacinta Allan pulled off an upset few political watchers saw coming.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/the-battle-for-bendigo-east-inside-the-race-that-could-upend-the-state-election-20260416-p5zoet.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: One Nation candidate told to use personal bank account for donations

Snippet: One Nation’s first big test in Victorian politics – the Nepean byelection – may have put the fast-rising party in breach of Victoria’s electoral laws, after state president Warren Pickering advised candidate Darren Hercus to use a personal bank account to accept campaign donations.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/one-nation-candidate-told-to-use-personal-bank-account-for-donations-20260417-p5zotg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 05:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Buckingham Palace’s fears have come true. Harry and Meghan can have their cake and eat it too

Snippet: Standing on a wharf in Sydney Harbour on Friday, it was clear what Buckingham Palace was worried about has come to fruition: Prince Harry and Meghan can have their cake and eat it too.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/buckingham-palace-s-fears-have-come-true-harry-and-meghan-can-have-their-cake-and-eat-it-too-20260417-p5zov4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 05:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Outcry over 'disturbing' video of off-duty police officer pinning 13yo girl on train

Snippet: A 13-year-old girl alleges she was violently restrained by an off-duty police officer during an arrest on a Perth train.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/police-probe-after-13yo-girl-pinned-by-officer-on-perth-train/106575706

[2026-04-18 05:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Turbulence ahead as airfares fluctuate amid Middle East conflict

Snippet: Topic:Travel and Tourism

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-18/jet-fuel-cost-middle-east-conflict-australian-airfare-travel/106572816

[2026-04-18 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Private island owner selling $11 million North Bondi apartment

Snippet: Martin Veall, from a Melbourne financier family, has put his North Bondi penthouse on the market with a price guide of $11 million, local sources have revealed.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/private-island-owner-selling-11-million-north-bondi-apartment-20260413-p5zng3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed