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A hand sanitiser gifted to hotel customers for over five years has been found to be contaminated with a toxic ingredient and has been urgently recalled.
Urgent recall for hand sanitiser given to resort guests
A hand sanitiser gifted to hotel customers for over five years has been found to be contaminated with a toxic ingredient and has been urgently recalled.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Kelsey Griffin has been instrumental for the Bendigo Spirit this season, and one reason is because she's not concentrating on winning a WNBL title.
Spirit-ual leader focuses on future over title success
Kelsey Griffin has been instrumental for the Bendigo Spirit this season, and one reason is because she's not concentrating on winning a WNBL title.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Changes in flow, invasive species and vegetation loss have prompted the recommendation for large sections of the river to be declared critically endangered.
Parts of Murray River listed as critically endangered
Changes in flow, invasive species and vegetation loss have prompted the recommendation for large sections of the river to be declared critically endangered.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Steve Smith has backed calls to axe the day-night Test from Australia's next home Ashes series, but things might not be so simple for organisers.
Smith backs axing but day-night Ashes Test not dead yet
Steve Smith has backed calls to axe the day-night Test from Australia's next home Ashes series, but things might not be so simple for organisers.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:22 AM
A leading writers' festival has offered an invitation and issued an unreserved apology to Randa Abdel-Fattah over her ditching that triggered its 2026 collapse.
Festival reinstates author for 2027, sorry for fiasco
A leading writers' festival has offered an invitation and issued an unreserved apology to Randa Abdel-Fattah over her ditching that triggered its 2026 collapse.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Upcoming data will give the Reserve Bank a better sense of whether higher interest rates are required to take the heat out of Australia's economy.
Hot or not? Strong spending complicates rate picture
Upcoming data will give the Reserve Bank a better sense of whether higher interest rates are required to take the heat out of Australia's economy.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Fewer Australians are expected to seek fresh employment as the market becomes tighter and artificial intelligence technology creates uncertainty.
Forget quiet quitting: job-hugging tipped as top trend
Fewer Australians are expected to seek fresh employment as the market becomes tighter and artificial intelligence technology creates uncertainty.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:37 PM
US envoy Steve Witkoff says phase two of a plan to end the Gaza Strip ‌conflict has started and will focus on disarming Hamas and rebuilding the territory.
Gaza Strip peace plan entering second phase: US
US envoy Steve Witkoff says phase two of a plan to end the Gaza Strip ‌conflict has started and will focus on disarming Hamas and rebuilding the territory.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:07 PM
A construction crane has crashed onto a moving passenger train in northeastern Thailand, triggering a derailment that killed at least 32 people.
At least 32 killed after crane falls on Thai train
A construction crane has crashed onto a moving passenger train in northeastern Thailand, triggering a derailment that killed at least 32 people.
theqldr.com.au
January 14, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Some US official personnel have reportedly been withdrawn from the Middle East amid President Donald Trump's warning against attacks on Iranian protesters.
Iran demos appear to ease, some US personnel quit Qatar
Some US official personnel have reportedly been withdrawn from the Middle East amid President Donald Trump's warning against attacks on Iranian protesters.
theqldr.com.au
January 14, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Ukraine's new defence minister says wide-scale desertions and draft-dodging are major challenges amid Russia's invasion.
Ukrainian minister says two million avoiding the draft
Ukraine's new defence minister says wide-scale desertions and draft-dodging are major challenges amid Russia's invasion.
theqldr.com.au
January 14, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Strong, gusty winds are expected to push across a state's fire grounds in another threat to native animals that are still recovering from previous blazes.
Mission to save ravaged wildlife as fire threat lingers
Strong, gusty winds are expected to push across a state's fire grounds in another threat to native animals that are still recovering from previous blazes.
theqldr.com.au
January 14, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Artificial intelligence could be good for scientists but bad for science as a whole, a study has found, as it narrows the scope of research.
AI is boosting scientific careers but shrinking studies
Artificial intelligence could be good for scientists but bad for science as a whole, a study has found, as it narrows the scope of research.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Faith group leaders are calling for a vote on hate speech reforms to be pushed back, saying the "rushed" time frame prevents proper scrutiny.
Faith groups raise alarm over hate speech reforms
Faith group leaders are calling for a vote on hate speech reforms to be pushed back, saying the "rushed" time frame prevents proper scrutiny.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:07 PM
The partnership-breaking ability of Marnus Labuschagne proved key in Brisbane's remarkable Big Bash League win over Hobart, captain Usman Khawaja says.
Labuschagne ‘annoyance’ crucial in miracle Heat win
The partnership-breaking ability of Marnus Labuschagne proved key in Brisbane's remarkable Big Bash League win over Hobart, captain Usman Khawaja says.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:07 PM
US President Donald Trump says the NATO military alliance would become far more formidable and effective with Greenland in the hands of the United States.
Denmark, Greenland foreign ministers set to meet Vance
US President Donald Trump says the NATO military alliance would become far more formidable and effective with Greenland in the hands of the United States.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Pakistan is looking forward to three T20 internationals the team will play in Lahore against Australia in the build-up to the World Cup.
Australia set for Lahore exams before T20 World Cup
Pakistan is looking forward to three T20 internationals the team will play in Lahore against Australia in the build-up to the World Cup.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:22 PM
The Brisbane Heat have pulled off a remarkable final-over victory over the Hobart Hurricanes which keeps them firmly in the top-four mix.
Heat steal remarkable final-over win over Hurricanes
The Brisbane Heat have pulled off a remarkable final-over victory over the Hobart Hurricanes which keeps them firmly in the top-four mix.
theqldr.com.au
January 14, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Deaths from Iran's protests have risen to almost 2600 as Tehran warns it will attack US bases if President Donald Trump follows up threats of military action.
Iran warns of strikes on US bases if attacked
Deaths from Iran's protests have risen to almost 2600 as Tehran warns it will attack US bases if President Donald Trump follows up threats of military action.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:37 AM
A train ​travelling from Thailand's capital has derailed after a construction crane fell on one of its carriages, ‌killing 29 people and injuring ‍more than 60.
Crane falls on a train in Thailand, killing at least 29
A train ​travelling from Thailand's capital has derailed after a construction crane fell on one of its carriages, ‌killing 29 people and injuring ‍more than 60.
theqldr.com.au
January 14, 2026 at 9:52 AM
A man is set to be extradited to Queensland over the alleged murder of his carer following an interstate arrest and high-speed chase.
Arrest warrant for man days after carer’s body found
A man is set to be extradited to Queensland over the alleged murder of his carer following an interstate arrest and high-speed chase.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:52 AM
The federal government has rejected an application to stop work on the 2032 Brisbane stadium site but appointed a mediator to "avoid harm to cultural heritage".
Decision made on bid to stop Brisbane’s Olympic stadium
The federal government has rejected an application to stop work on the 2032 Brisbane stadium site but appointed a mediator to "avoid harm to cultural heritage".
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January 14, 2026 at 7:07 AM
No Limit CEO George Rose says the doorway to the world will open for the winner of the Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa grudge boxing showdown.
World title hopes on the line in Tszyu-Zerafa showdown
No Limit CEO George Rose says the doorway to the world will open for the winner of the Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa grudge boxing showdown.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Newly-minted Australian Daria Kasatkina has been eliminated from the Adelaide International while Australian Open champion Madison Keys has safely advanced.
Kasatkina’s run ends, Madison has quarter-final keys
Newly-minted Australian Daria Kasatkina has been eliminated from the Adelaide International while Australian Open champion Madison Keys has safely advanced.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Australian super-featherweight Liam Wilson wants another world title crack at WBO champion Emanuel Navarrete and his heart is set on Redcliffe as the venue.
Wilson eyes world title in Redcliffe after ‘Waterworld’
Australian super-featherweight Liam Wilson wants another world title crack at WBO champion Emanuel Navarrete and his heart is set on Redcliffe as the venue.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:52 AM