[2026-04-12 16:42 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: A grim discovery brings Rottnest’s dark past to the surface

Snippet: A grim discovery on a typically brisk, sunny autumn day underscored the dark history behind Western Australia’s favourite holiday island this week.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/a-grim-discovery-brings-rottnest-s-dark-past-to-the-surface-20260412-p5zn9o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 16:39 UTC+10:00] [Australia women's rugby union team] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Wallaroos’ hopes of breakthrough win washed away by Canada in stormy conditions

Snippet: Australia shut out in 24-0 defeat to world No 2 in Sacramento

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/apr/12/canada-australia-wallaroos-womens-rugby-union-pacific-four-report

[2026-04-12 16:30 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Basketball] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘It’s life changing’: Australian basketball star signs record $5 million WNBA deal

Snippet: It took months of negations, threats of strike action and T-shirts worn by players saying, “Pay us what you owe us”. But now, weeks after players in the world’s premier women’s basketball league signed a historic new collective bargaining agreement, its players are starting to benefit.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/basketball/it-s-life-changing-australian-basketball-star-signs-record-5-million-wnba-deal-20260412-p5zn5p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 16:16 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Police probe if 'kill car' was being driven by crime crew for hire

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/police-probe-if-sydney-kill-car-was-being-driven-by-crime-crew-for-hire/519aa7f2-9bb1-4736-af23-7dd6fa346e44

[2026-04-12 16:06 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Two critical after five-car crash on Melbourne freeway

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/monash-crash-melbourne-two-critical-after-five-car-crash/3dbd4692-f877-4139-b1e2-8ffaa58d75ae

[2026-04-12 15:58 UTC+10:00] [One Nation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: One Nation’s employment of convicted rapist makes it ‘very hard’ to take party seriously, Liberal senator says

Snippet: James Paterson calls decision by Pauline Hanson’s party to rehire Sean Black ‘absolutely extraordinary’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/12/one-nation-convicted-rapist-staff-pauline-hanson-liberal-ntwnfb

[2026-04-12 15:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Australia urges US, Iran to resume talks after stalemate

Snippet: Australia’s foreign minister, Penny Wong, urged the United States and Iran to uphold the ceasefire and return to negotiations after talks in Islamabad ended without agreement.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/australia-urges-us-iran-resume-talks-after-stalemate

[2026-04-12 15:38 UTC+10:00] [Athletics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Gout breaks new ground, Hull takes heavy fall: 2026 Australian Athletics Championships – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenLachlan Kennedy wins the men’s 100m final in 9.96 seconds at the 2026 Australian Athletics Championships.Photograph: Stephane Thomas/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenNina Kennedy wins a fifth women’s pole vault national title.Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAPShareView image in fullscreenShemaiah James falls short in the men’s triple jump final.Photograph: Stephane Thomas/ZUMA Press Wire/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenTelaya Blacksmith competes in the women’s PA senior 100m final.Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenNina Kennedy warms up for the women’s pole vault final.Photograph:

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/gallery/2026/apr/12/australian-athletics-championships-in-pictures-gallery-gout-kennedy-hull

[2026-04-12 15:35 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Penny Wong calls failed peace talks between US and Iran ‘disappointing’ and urges resumption

Snippet: Australia’s foreign affairs minister says priority ‘must be to continue the ceasefire and return to negotiations’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/12/penny-wong-calls-failed-peace-talks-between-us-and-iran-disappointing-and-urges-resumption

[2026-04-12 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Richard Mockler

Snippet: Richard Mockler is a shooter producer for 7.30, based in Sydney.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/richard-mockler/103434022

[2026-04-12 15:11 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Tourism funding boost to help cyclone-hit WA towns recover

Snippet: Tourism operators ravaged by one of Australia’s most remarkable cyclones will receive grants to help rebuild.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/tourism-funding-boost-to-help-cyclone-hit-wa-towns-recover-20260412-p5zn9d.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 14:30 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Minister’s warning to fuel companies as WA mulls its own diesel stockpile

Snippet: Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has warned the state will not hesitate to utilise harsh penalties of as much as $100,000 a day for fuel companies that failed to hand over supply chain information, as she confirmed WA was mulling a strategic stockpile of diesel amid the fuel crisis gripping the nation.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/minister-s-warning-to-fuel-companies-as-wa-mulls-its-own-diesel-stockpile-20260412-p5zn8u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 13:55 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia can't match Canada pack

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rugby-union/australia-cant-match-canada-pack-20260412-p5zn8o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 13:38 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Australia in no position to ease Asian gas crunch, data shows

Snippet: Australia’s massive gas-export terminals are running at near-total capacity, leaving little room to boost production and limiting the Albanese government’s ability to offer additional shipments to Asian trading partners in return for priority access to their petrol, diesel and jet fuel supplies.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/australia-in-no-position-to-ease-asian-gas-crunch-data-shows-20260410-p5zmx6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 13:30 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: He threatened to kill his neighbour. He was put on a psych hold. Then he was freed – and came back

Snippet: A man in the grips of methamphetamine-induced psychosis was sent home from a mental health hospital after telling staff about a violent rape fantasy involving his neighbour – and then broke into her house within days of being released.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/he-threatened-to-kill-his-neighbour-he-was-put-on-a-psych-hold-then-he-was-freed-and-came-back-20260408-p5zm6h.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 13:22 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Search for hiker missing from Victorian national park

Snippet: A 25-year-old man has gone missing in a national park in Victoria.A major search is under way for Andy, whose last name has not been given.He was camping with 14 others in Murray-Sunset National Park in the state's north-west.READ MORE: Australia has struck a fuel deal with Singapore. But why are prices still high?A major search is under way for Andy, whose last name has not been given.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/missing-hiker-victoria-murray-sunset-national-park-search/dec42db2-6b1e-4104-aced-036c49c8fc6a

[2026-04-12 13:05 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Houses shot, police chase ‘kill car’ in night of gang violence across Sydney

Snippet: Sydney’s gang war has boiled over with gunmen dispatched to shoot up homes while masked men, armed and driving a “kill car”, led police on a high-speed chase across the city in separate incidents.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/houses-shot-police-chase-kill-car-in-night-of-gang-violence-across-sydney-20260412-p5zn6y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Police concerned about the welfare of a 25-year-old hiker missing for 24 hours

Snippet: Police are searching for 25-year-old Andy who was meant to return to his group this morning. (Source: Victoria Police)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/police-search-for-hiker-murray-sunset-national-park/106555970

[2026-04-12 13:02 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Australia has struck a fuel deal with Singapore. But why are prices still high?

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/petrol-prices-australia-when-will-fuel-prices-go-down-after-pm-strikes-deal-with-singapore/67682665-3bfd-4704-8001-1774e08dd382

[2026-04-12 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Live: Cats, Eagles meet at Norwood Oval ahead of Gather Round finale

Snippet: From the suburbs to the Barossa and back to Adelaide Oval, we are ready for the final day of Gather Round for 2026.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/afl-gather-round-sunday-blog-geel-wc-gws-rich-port-stk/106543636

[2026-04-12 11:40 UTC+10:00] [Gout Gout] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Lachlan Kennedy pulls out of 200m showdown with Gout Gout at national championships

Snippet: Australia’s 100m champion forced out of rematch with teenage sensation

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/apr/12/australian-athletics-sydney-national-championships-gout-lachlan-kennedy-report

[2026-04-12 11:35 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: New relief for households being considered as Albanese government warns of ‘long tail’ from Iran war

Snippet: Catherine King says while peace talks were ‘best chance’ at lowering fuel prices, further help may be included in budget

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/12/new-relief-for-households-being-considered-as-albanese-government-warns-of-long-tail-from-iran-war

[2026-04-12 11:08 UTC+10:00] [Musicals] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Last Ship review – Sting’s sincere but cloying musical stars the man himself – and Shaggy

Snippet: Glasshouse Theatre, Queensland Performing Arts CentreSting plays a Wallsend foreman navigating the threat of his shipyard’s closure, bringing a renewed version of his musical to Brisbane’s newest theatre

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/apr/12/the-last-ship-review-sting-musical-shaggy-brisbane-qpac-glasshouse-theatre-australia-whats-on

[2026-04-12 10:18 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Girl, seven, drowns at popular Queensland river

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/queensland-school-girl-drowns-brisbane-river/352178fa-f744-49fb-831e-3db282f3a764

[2026-04-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Government considering further economic relief as motorists urged to reduce fuel use

Snippet: Fuel prices have surged globally as Iran effectively blocks the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world's seaborne oil travelled before the war. Credit: AP

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/government-urges-motorists-to-minimise-fuel-use-ad-campaign/84nngwtsr

[2026-04-12 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Sport] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: Better than Bolt: Gout Gout smashes 20-second barrier in 200m sprint, beats own record

Snippet: Gout Gout broke his own national record at the Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney on Sunday. Source: AAP / Dean Lewins

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/gout-gout-breaks-20-second-barrier-in-200m-sprint-beating-own-national-record/2mou2dj3b

[2026-04-12 09:26 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: Why Melbourne woman Ildi wants to see the end of Viktor Orbán's time ruling over Hungary

Snippet: Ildi Amon (right) grew up in Melbourne but travelled to Hungary to campaign for the opposition party, Tisza, which could topple Victor Orban's party for the first time in 16 years. Credit: AAP/Ben Lewis

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/hungarian-election-hungarians-weigh-in-on-viktor-orbans-future/nwwn5v53n

[2026-04-12 09:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Opposition plans to recruit overseas officers to fill Victoria Police vacancies

Snippet: The Victorian opposition plans to recruit an additional 3,000 police officers if elected. (ABC News: Margaret Burin )

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/vic-victorian-liberals-police-plan/106555682

[2026-04-12 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Yonhap Interview) S. Korea, Australia on 'separate but parallel' paths in nuclear-powered submarines push: top Australian envoy

Snippet: SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's drive for nuclear-powered submarines and Australia's program for the vessels are separate but moving in parallel, with both needing to ensure international trust in their peaceful nature, the top Australian envoy has said.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260411001700315

[2026-04-12 08:54 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia news live: government ad campaign urges drivers to minimise fuel use as supply crisis persists

Snippet: Follow the day’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/apr/12/petrol-prices-save-fuel-government-ad-campaign-anthony-albanese-singapore-labor-coalition-ntwnfb

[2026-04-12 08:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Three charged over alleged 'kill car' pursuit in Sydney's west

Snippet: Officers from Strike Force Raptor tried to stop the stolen Audi about 2pm on Saturday. (ABC News)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/nsw-three-charged-lidcombe-kill-car-pursuit/106555664

[2026-04-12 08:32 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Government spends $20m on fuel campaign urging Aussies to drive less

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/petrol-prices-australia-government-to-roll-out-fuel-saving-campaign/20120860-912a-4cc4-99c2-1ce92f3da021

[2026-04-12 08:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Tropical Cyclone Maila weakens into tropical low, days away from Qld coast

Snippet: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Maila has continued to weaken this morning as it slowly makes its way towards the Queensland coast. (Supplied: Bureau of Meteorology)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/tropical-cyclone-maila-weakens-to-tropical-low/106554652

[2026-04-12 08:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: All the ‘Euphoria’ controversies: Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney’s alleged feud, cast deaths and more

Snippet: “Euphoria” launched its cast into superstardom when it premiered in 2019, but it’s also been a lightning rod of controversy and scandal over its seven years on the air.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/04/11/entertainment/all-the-euphoria-controversies-zendaya-and-sydney-sweeneys-alleged-feud-cast-deaths-and-more/

[2026-04-12 08:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: There's 'a shock coming' for Tasmanian Labor, party elders warn

Snippet: Labor elders have lashed the state of the party in Tasmania, telling the ABC the opposition's policies are indistinguishable from the Liberals and there is no pathway to government without working with the Greens and other crossbenchers.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/tas-labor-party-future-state-conference/106496566

[2026-04-12 08:02 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trio charged over alleged Sydney ‘kill car’ chase

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/trio-charged-over-alleged-sydney-kill-car-chase-20260412-p5zn69.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 08:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Schoolgirl drowns at popular Brisbane swimming spot

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/schoolgirl-drowns-at-popular-brisbane-swimming-spot-20260412-p5zn66.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-12 07:54 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Two homes sprayed with bullets in Sydney's west

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-news-two-public-shootings-in-punchbowl-greenacre/6a4f6729-4369-40ea-9d72-c79054ea51dc

[2026-04-12 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Migrant in limbo after employer allegedly didn't lodge visa application

Snippet: Swedish migrant Shabbo Amozegar faces an uncertain future in Australia, claiming his employer mishandled his visa. (ABC News: Adam Griffiths)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/swedish-migrant-faces-uncertain-future-over-visa-stress/106478474

[2026-04-12 07:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Queensland e-bike users say commute time could 'roughly double' under new laws

Snippet: Topic:Road Transport Industry

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/qld-ebike-speed-limits-impact-on-commuters/106549592

[2026-04-12 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: NRL's biggest player granted leave of absence to pursue NFL

Snippet: Ben Te Kura has been the subject of "long-term interest" from the NFL, according to the Broncos. (Getty Images: Robert Cianflone)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/brisbane-broncos-allow-ben-te-kura-to-pursue-nfl/106555614

[2026-04-12 06:03 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Right now, thousands of Aussie kids are stuck in institutional housing

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/australia-adoption-rate-plummeting-new-data-key-findings/76b980ed-b95b-4ffa-906b-ebd10a792e43

[2026-04-12 06:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Students and pensioners join the digital age under overhaul to Opal network

Snippet: Topic:Public Transport

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/nsw-opal-changes-contacless-payment-for-concessions-pensioners/106554864

[2026-04-12 06:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Regional Australia leads GP bulk-billing surge

Snippet: Cleanbill has released its April 2026 Blue Report. (Pexels: Alex Green / License)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/bulk-billing-doctor-gp-cleanbill-health-medical/106541616

[2026-04-12 06:00 UTC+10:00] [National disability insurance scheme] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Susan was forced out of a disability support job after speaking out. Are NDIS whistleblower laws still too weak?

Snippet: Human rights lawyers say NDIS workers and their clients remain at risk despite newly bolstered whistleblower protections

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/11/ndis-job-workers-whistleblower-protections-ntwnfb

[2026-04-12 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Rural and regional Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia’s demolition derby collides with safety rules as fans fight to save the ‘oddball’ motor sport

Snippet: Pitting beaten-up cars against each other at rural agricultural shows, the sport has been in the spotlight since a crash last year that injured spectators

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/11/australias-demolition-derby-collides-with-safety-rules-as-fans-fight-to-save-the-oddball-motor-sport

[2026-04-12 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Canada] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Canada slashed migration and housing costs dropped. There may be lessons for Australia

Snippet: While rising vacancy rates caused a dip in rents and home prices, it hasn’t solved Canada’s chronically unaffordable property market

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/12/canada-migration-levels-housing-costs-australia-ntwnfb

[2026-04-12 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Indigenous Australians] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: How Australia’s remote communities are experiencing the fuel crisis: ‘A knock-on effect for people already struggling’

Snippet: One family in the Indigenous community of Ltyentye Apurte has seen their weekly shop increase from $600 to $800 because of rising diesel prices

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/12/australia-fuel-crisis-remote-indigenous-communities-ntwnfb

[2026-04-12 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian fashion] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘It’s a test of courage wearing a hot-pink cheongsam’: How I learned to wear my grandma’s heirlooms

Snippet: My grandma is 89, her clothes are from 1960s Hong Kong, and now they’re mine. How can I give them another life and wear them with pride?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/ng-interactive/2026/apr/11/fashion-hot-pink-cheongsam-grandma-heirloom

[2026-04-12 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Health] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘I jumped at it’: Australia’s new CDC chief on trust, misinformation and never being surprised by a health threat

Snippet: Zoe Wainer’s parents started the country’s first public abortion clinic. Now she is making history too, as the inaugural head of the Australian Centre for Disease Control

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/12/australian-cdc-chief-interview-misinformation-health