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Lighter · 11 October 2026

Eight dear pictures of penguins

Picture Desk

Eight dear pictures of penguins. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.

Sports · 11 October 2026

Sky‑High Showdown: All Blacks Dominate the Air at Eden Park, Wallabies Grounded

Noor Hale, World desk

New Zealand’s All Blacks out‑kicked the Wallabies in the aerial battle at Eden Park, proving that accuracy and urgency alone weren’t enough to counter the Kiwis’ high‑flying game.

Business · 11 October 2026

Britain vows AI independence, warns foreign code could be yanked like a loose plug

Noor Hale, World desk

The head of the Alan Turing Institute warned the UK must avoid reliance on overseas artificial intelligence, citing US and China’s lead and the need for national resilience. The message was delivered with a dash of Bri…

Business · 11 October 2026

The $10 Pint Joins the Dodo: Australia’s Capital Cities Say Goodbye to Cheap Beer

Noor Hale, World desk

The $10 pint has vanished from Australia’s capital cities, leaving beer prices to vary wildly by postcode. An interactive chart now tracks just how far the average round has drifted from the once‑affordable $10 mark.

Sports · 11 October 2026

Cathy Freeman and 1996 Stawell Gift Rivals Reunite 30 Years Later

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Three decades after the iconic 1996 women's 400‑metre Stawell Gift, Cathy Freeman and her former rivals gathered at Stawell to reminisce about the race that still sparks conversation.

Sports · 11 October 2026

Rennie’s Revenge: All Blacks Outwit Wallabies at Eden Park

Craig Pohutukawa, Auckland desk

At the Bledisloe Cup opener in Auckland’s Eden Park, the All Blacks played a game that bore the unmistakable imprint of former Wallabies coach Dave Rennie, leaving the visitors powerless to stop it.

World · 11 October 2026

Hong Kong Murder Shocks Financial Hub: Socialite, Jobless Ex, and Accused Father at Center

Noor Hale, World desk

A murder involving a well‑known socialite, her jobless ex‑partner and his father, who is accused of masterminding the crime, has stunned Hong Kong – a city where violent crime is rare. The case was so graphic that…

Business · 11 October 2026

One Nation Finds Office Space, Gina Rinehart Finds a Tenant, Barnaby Joyce Finds a Way to Blame the Rent

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

The political party has secured a multimillion-dollar Brisbane headquarters through a lease arrangement with a mining billionaire's company, a move defended as standard commercial practice despite the optics of a politic…

Sports · 11 October 2026

Seton Leads the Pack as Morris Takes an Unexpected Spin at Bathurst 1000

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Aaron Seton surged to the front on the opening lap of the Bathurst 1000 while fellow competitor Morris spun, prompting an early‑stage shuffle of the field.