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Business · 12 October 2026

National’s 2029 Tax‑Cut Promise Leaves the Books in a Black Hole

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

National’s new fiscal plan teases tax cuts only after 2029, while Treasury’s Nicola Willis warns the books need to be back in the black first.

Sports · 12 October 2026

Chicago Marathon Turns Aussie Record into a Suggestion

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

31‑year‑old Izzi Batt‑Doyle finished sixth in Chicago with a 2:20:38 marathon, erasing Jess Stenson’s Australian record by over 45 seconds and shaving more than two minutes off her own best.

Politics · 12 October 2026

Australian Engineer Robert Pether Released, $12 Million Fine Still Pending

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

Australian engineer Robert Pether has been released from an Iraqi prison, but the Iraqi government still insists he or his employer pay a $12 million fine.

Business · 12 October 2026

Greg Norman bites a Qantas wing‑tip souvenir, calls airline “Never‑On‑Time”

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Golf legend Greg Norman snapped a piece of a Qantas wing‑tip souvenir at Sydney Airport and dubbed the carrier the “Never‑On‑Time” airline, prompting a flurry of commentary on the airline’s punctuality reputa…

Sports · 12 October 2026

Heatwave in the NBL: Davis and Cotton’s Fourth‑Quarter Clash Sends Teammates Acting as Human Firebreaks

Nell Hartley, Melbourne desk

Kendric Davis and Bryce Cotton got into a heated fourth‑quarter altercation, and teammates had to intervene to keep them apart.

Politics · 12 October 2026

Frydenberg’s “Things Have to Change” Rant Raises More Questions Than Answers About Liberal Future

Mabel Crowe, Sydney desk

Josh Frydenberg criticised Peter Taylor’s leadership, warned the party faces an existential threat and hinted he hasn’t yet decided if he’ll throw his hat back in the ring.

Sports · 12 October 2026

Kipchoge Turns MCG Into Marathon Stage, Wins Melbourne Marathon

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Kenyan legend Eliud Kipchoge stormed to victory at the Melbourne Marathon, turning the iconic MCG into the backdrop for his win.

Business · 12 October 2026

McKinsey’s glass ceiling cracks as Australian partner loses leadership role amid LinkedIn sparring

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

McKinsey has removed an Australian partner from a leadership position after a LinkedIn exchange about the glass ceiling, prompting a chorus of commentary from market participants about rates, earnings and office rent.

Business · 12 October 2026

Fluorescent Lights Turn Office into Survival‑Mode Arena

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Fluorescent lighting can sap productivity and push workers into a constant ‘survival mode’, according to research on office design and its impact on wellbeing.