[2026-05-23 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Sydney Harbour rubbish loads rise during Vivid, Seabin claims

Snippet: Topic:Water Pollution

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2026-05-23/rubbish-sydney-harbour-aquatic-bins-jump-during-vivid-festival/106705448

[2026-05-23 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Striking gold is the dream for thousands of Australians. But there’s a ‘paradox’ holding them back

Snippet: Dig, doze and detect is how Matthew Carkeek expects to strike gold on a historic plot of land at Dunolly, in one of Victoria’s richest gold regions.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/striking-gold-is-the-dream-for-thousands-of-australians-but-there-s-a-paradox-holding-them-back-20260512-p5zvyz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-23 04:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Australian fast-food chain Guzman y Gomez says 'adios' to tough US market

Snippet: Guzman y Gomez had 224 locations in its home market of Australia as of June 2025. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/australian-fast-food-chain-guzman-y-gomez-says-adios-to-tough-us-market

[2026-05-23 04:30 UTC+10:00] [Lifestyle / Fashion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Statement skirts at Australian Fashion Week

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/statement-skirts-at-australian-fashion-week-20260521-p5zzk3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-23 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: The prickly plant powering a new spirits industry

Snippet: Topic:Food and Beverage Processing Industry

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-23/australia-agave-farming-tequila-mezcal/106701606

[2026-05-23 04:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: By Kerry Staight

Snippet: Born in England and raised in Saudi Arabia, Kerry joined Landline in 2008 after working as a reporter and newsreader for ABC, Central Television in regional South Australia and Network Ten.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/kerry-staight/7762188

[2026-05-23 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Western powers condemn Israel for West Bank settlements, settler violence

Snippet: The United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, France, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand issued a joint statement on Friday condemning Israel for its policies in the West Bank and the rise in settler violence, according to several of the countries' government websites.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-897020

[2026-05-23 01:08 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: US says 'slight progress' in Iran talks amid uncertainty about whether war will resume

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-iran-israel-war-slight-progress-in-iran-talks-amid-uncertainty-about-whether-war-will-resume/dd6d5d03-3cce-4119-a99c-3350f1c6316a

[2026-05-23 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Energy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australian government plans for ‘worst-case scenario’ retail fuel rationing, documents reveal

Snippet: Exclusive: With warnings world oil supplies are expected to hit ‘red zone’ by August, the Albanese government has outlined its powers to enforce daily purchase limits for motorists

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/23/australia-planned-in-march-for-worst-case-scenario-fuel-rationing-documents-reveal

[2026-05-23 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Anthony Albanese] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: As the wheels threaten to fall off the budget roadshow, a defensive Albanese could take a tip from the UK | Tom McIlroy

Snippet: British MP Wes Streeting has given a simple and arresting explanation of the need for tax reform – something that continues to elude the Labor government

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/23/australia-labor-federal-budget-tax-reform-explanation-albanese

[2026-05-23 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Tony Abbott] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tony Abbott wants to slay the dragon – but is blind to the beasts of Australia’s past | Ben Doherty

Snippet: The former PM can be eloquent and erudite about Australia – but he has a very particular conception of what this nation is and how it came to be

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/23/tony-abbott-australia-history-culture-wars-sydney-writers-festival-book

[2026-05-23 01:00 UTC+10:00] [One Nation] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trouble in the ‘kingdom of Maranoa’: could a Nationals stronghold turn to One Nation?

Snippet: Some in rural Queensland are fed up with the status quo, but not everyone’s convinced by Pauline Hanson

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/23/trouble-in-the-kingdom-of-maranoa-could-a-nationals-stronghold-turn-to-one-nation

[2026-05-23 01:00 UTC+10:00] [National disability insurance scheme] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Labor’s NDIS overhaul will leave participants more ‘isolated’ and ‘segregated’, former royal commissioner warns

Snippet: Exclusive: Warning comes as Albanese government’s own NDIS reform advisers issue ‘brutal’ assessment of proposed cuts to the scheme

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/23/albanese-government-ndis-legislation-cuts-changes-reform-australians-more-isolated

[2026-05-23 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Locks, likelies and long shots: who will make the Socceroos’ World Cup squad? | Jack Snape

Snippet: With a touch over a week to go before Australia coach Tony Popovic names his 26 players, whose ticket is punched and who will be left disappointed?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2026/may/23/who-will-make-the-socceroos-australia-world-cup-squad

[2026-05-23 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sports on TV for May 23 - 24

Snippet: FS2 — AFL: Carlton at Port Adelaide

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/gilles-villeneuve-craig-ranch-tennis-golf-crystal-palace-fc-c2d90f759cbe49c7c852e55da2eef254

[2026-05-22 21:55 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Too little, too late: Waratahs’ finals hopes fade in Brumbies loss

Snippet: The Waratahs may play one more game next Saturday against the Force in Perth, but their Super Rugby season essentially ended on Friday night, losing 21-14 to the Brumbies in Sydney.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rugby-union/too-little-too-late-waratahs-finals-hopes-fade-in-brumbies-loss-20260522-p5zzwo.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 21:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: BTS fans create a sea of Korean flags at sold-out Stanford Stadium concert

Snippet: Group draws 152,000 fans across three shows, announces Asia-Australia leg of “Arirang” world tour

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10743886

[2026-05-22 20:49 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Tribute to woman hit and killed by police vehicle in Cairns

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/cairns-woman-hit-and-killed-by-police-vehicle-friend-pays-tribute/fc632105-bad4-4b3c-b737-821adc51cf46

[2026-05-22 20:24 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Truck hits dozens of sprinklers in busy Sydney tunnel

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/sprinklers-activated-in-busy-sydney-tunnel-after-being-hit-by-truck/ee772a7f-1835-4188-bd90-533429f770fd

[2026-05-22 20:00 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Treatment of detainees nothing compared to Gaza

Snippet: To submit a letter to The Age, email letters@theage.com.au. Please include your home address and telephone number. No attachments, please include your letter in the body of the email. See here for our rules and tips on getting your letter published.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/treatment-of-detainees-nothing-compared-to-gaza-20260522-p5zzva.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 19:50 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Five of the best Melbourne homes for sale with knockout kitchens

Snippet: Once viewed primarily for their practicality and functionality, kitchens are now often regarded as the heart of the home, a place where meals are prepared and shared, families connect and guests are entertained.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/five-of-the-best-melbourne-homes-for-sale-with-knockout-kitchens-20260521-p5zzf3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: NRL LIVE updates: New-look Bulldogs side faces Melbourne

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

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-live-updates-desperate-bulldogs-take-on-storm-20260522-p5zzvf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 19:30 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: As a GP, I’m very worried about changes to how ‘the pill’ will be prescribed

Snippet: May 22, 2026 — 7:30pm

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/as-a-gp-i-m-very-worried-about-changes-to-how-the-pill-will-be-prescribed-20260522-p5zzpy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 19:14 UTC+10:00] [Property / News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Five of the best Sydney homes for sale with knockout kitchens

Snippet: Once viewed primarily for their practicality and functionality, kitchens are now often viewed as the heart of the home, a place where meals are prepared and shared, where families connect and guests are entertained.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/property/news/five-of-the-best-sydney-homes-for-sale-with-knockout-kitchens-20260521-p5zzf1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: What in the world changed to allow the so-called IS brides home?

Snippet: When a group of women and children arrived in Australia from their Syrian detention camp in early May, they were the first Islamic State-linked cohort in the world to be brought back by their families over the objections of their government.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/what-in-the-world-changed-to-allow-the-so-called-is-brides-home-20260522-p5zzty.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 18:47 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Major drugs haul found hidden inside machinery at Australian port

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/major-drugs-haul-found-hidden-inside-machinery-at-australian-port-20260522-p5zzwz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 18:45 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Queensland premier learned of minister’s AFP referral through media

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland-premier-learned-of-minister-s-afp-referral-through-media-20260522-p5zzwx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 18:44 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Ronald McDonald House Charities Gala theme unveiled in style

Snippet: Shanti Sivaraj and Liz Martin.Credit:Supplied

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-gala-theme-unveiled-in-style-20260522-p5zzwq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 18:44 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Jess Wilson’s forklift foray sparks safety investigation

Snippet: Opposition Leader Jess Wilson’s forklift-driving social media stunt will be put under the microscope by WorkSafe investigators after questions were raised about whether she was licensed to operate the machinery.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/jess-wilson-s-forklift-foray-sparks-safety-investigation-20260522-p5zzwd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 18:43 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Family and friends heartbroken over Queensland mother’s death

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/family-and-friends-heartbroken-over-queensland-mother-s-death-20260522-p5zzww.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 18:42 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Former MSO chief denies leading push to cancel pianist’s concert

Snippet: Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s former managing director, Dr Sophie Galaise, has told a court that she did not lead the decision to cancel pianist Jayson Gillham’s concert after he made comments on stage referencing Gaza, contradicting earlier evidence of a former colleague.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/former-mso-chief-denies-leading-push-to-cancel-pianist-s-concert-20260521-p5zzcq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 18:37 UTC+10:00] [Tony Abbott] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tony Abbott to become new Liberal Party president in former PM’s return to political frontlines

Snippet: Unopposed nomination comes seven years after Abbott lost his Sydney seat of Warringah at the 2019 election

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/22/tony-abbott-new-liberal-party-president

[2026-05-22 18:37 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Legal action in bid to stop Victoria’s corruption watchdog

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/legal-action-in-bid-to-stop-victoria-s-corruption-watchdog-20260522-p5zzwu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 18:26 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Manhunt in Sydney’s east after alleged break and enter

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/manhunt-in-sydney-s-east-after-alleged-break-and-enter-20260522-p5zzwt.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Melbourne man found guilty of keeping woman as a slave

Snippet: Fri 22 May 2026 at 6:15pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-22/melbourne-man-found-guilty-keeping-woman-as-slave/106712604

[2026-05-22 18:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australian IS-linked families arrive in Damascus

Snippet: Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-22/australian-islamic-state-linked-families-damascus-from-al-roj/106712858

[2026-05-22 17:36 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The Sydney protest that led to a record number of complaints against police

Snippet: A record 800-plus complaints were received over the way NSW Police handled Sydney’s anti-Herzog protest, as the watchdog described the organisation as obstructive and overly defensive.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/the-sydney-protest-that-led-to-a-record-number-of-complaints-against-police-20260522-p5zzv2.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 17:28 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Everest sees record 274 climbers in single day, including Aussie milestone

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/hundreds-climbers-scaled-mount-everest-in-single-day-setting-new-record-274-ascents-youngest-australian-melbourne-schoolgirl-nepal/a89ea0ff-bb40-4ada-9ac3-67a65c4c8ae0

[2026-05-22 17:16 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Woman narrowly misses freight train after allegedly driving around Midvale boom gates

Snippet: Police have issued a timely reminder to drivers after a woman was arrested overnight and charged with drink-driving after she rolled her car while trying to dodge an oncoming freight train.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/woman-narrowly-misses-freight-train-after-allegedly-driving-around-midvale-boom-gates-20260522-p5zzw5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 17:13 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: One-punch killer escapes further monitoring out of jail

Snippet: Convicted one-punch killer Kieran Loveridge has failed in his bid to protect his identity for two years, having said it would allow him to properly rehabilitate in the community.The 32-year-old's sentence for the killing of Thomas Kelly on a drunken night out in Kings Cross expired on Sunday, and NSW was unsuccessful in its attempt to subject him to an extended supervision order for high-risk offenders.NSW Supreme Court Justice Natalie Adams said, despite Loveridge's troubling history of drug use, there

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/one-punch-killer-escapes-further-monitoring-out-of-jail/daecb176-3189-4208-816e-aaa3f20d7142

[2026-05-22 17:12 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Court evacuated as accused teen arsonist sobs in dock

Snippet: A children’s courtroom was evacuated on Friday in dramatic scenes when a 16-year-old accused of torching a liquor warehouse refused to leave the dock after learning he would not be granted bail.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/court-evacuated-as-accused-teen-arsonist-sobs-in-dock-20260522-p5zzu3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 16:58 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Driver narrowly avoids freight train in Midvale.

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/driver-narrowly-avoids-freight-train-in-midvale-20260522-p5zzwb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 16:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Rex Airlines announces service cuts in Victoria and Tasmania

Snippet: ABC Mildura-Swan Hill

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-22/rex-airlines-announces-service-cuts/106712160

[2026-05-22 16:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: ‘Pink lady’ denies drafting her own job description before council interview

Snippet: Topic:Local Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-22/nsw-city-of-parramatta-council-icac-inquiry/106654468

[2026-05-22 16:28 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australians allege they were abused after IDF intercepted Gaza flotilla and Itamar Ben-Gvir taunted them

Snippet: ‘Every activist on the flotilla … has only had their heart more emboldened by witnessing and experiencing the brutality of the Israeli state,’ Zack Schofield says

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/22/australians-detained-gaza-flotilla-activists-allege-idf-abuse-beating-torture-sexual-assault-ntwnfb

[2026-05-22 16:28 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Trio charged with murder over man's Sydney balcony fall death

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/trio-charged-with-murder-over-mans-sydney-balcony-fall-death-20260522-p5zzvv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 16:24 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Arsonists target Melbourne luxury car dealership

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/arsonists-target-melbourne-luxury-car-dealership-20260522-p5zzvq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 16:20 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Police issue fresh update on investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-police-clarify-investigation-into-former-prince-is-broad/1f359146-dca8-4659-acf9-edd8d46cc4de

[2026-05-22 16:13 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: No system to check how $1.2b levy is spent: auditor-general

Snippet: Queensland’s $1.2 billion mental health levy is directionless and poorly run, a review from the auditor-general has found, prompting fears taxpayer money is being wasted on ineffective services.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/no-system-to-check-how-1-2b-levy-is-spent-auditor-general-20260522-p5zzuc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-22 16:12 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX Runners of the Week: Hydrix, KTEK Aerosystems, Anteotech & Castle

Snippet: After the bloodshed of last week’s budget, Australian markets have calmed a little this week. Aided by US President Trump’s latest truth social tirade, the temperamental leader of the free world suggested that the US and Iran were once again in the “final stages” of negotiations.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/asx-runners-of-the-week-hydrix-ktek-aerosystems-anteotech-and-castle-20260522-p5zzvl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed