Lighter · 6 October 2026
Eight calm pictures of swans
Eight calm pictures of swans. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.
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World · 6 October 2026
Trump Shifts Ad Funding to MAGA Inc. After Backlash, Then Lashes Out at Rally Crowd Coverage
After criticism over taxpayer‑funded advertising, President Trump announced he will finance his self‑promotional ads through the MAGA Inc. campaign vehicle. He also expressed anger at media coverage of recent rally a…
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Finance · 6 October 2026
Frogs Leap Ahead of Pigs, Sending French Bonds Higher
Bond investors have swapped the usual PIIGs for a slippery amphibian, nudging French government yields upward as markets watch the unexpected new target.
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Politics · 6 October 2026
Sydney’s New Immigration Play: Cutting 650,000 Temporary Visas, One Coffee Cup at a Time
The coalition, led by Angus Taylor, has unveiled a budget‑neutral plan to slash about 650,000 temporary visa holders over the next four years, sparking debate over its impact on services, diversity and the nation’s…
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Sports · 6 October 2026
Roosters eye NFL while Nawaqanitawase and Crichton head to rival code
The Sydney Roosters acknowledge the loss of Mark Nawaqanitawase and Angus Crichton to another code, but rumors suggest the NFL could be eyeing a different player for a cross‑code switch.
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Business · 6 October 2026
TVSN’s Final Sale: The Channel’s Curtain Falls on a Fashionably Late Exit
TVSN is winding down its operations after years of selling everything from fashion to homewares on Seven Network, sparking a storm of frustration among its suppliers who feel blindsided by the decision.
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Business · 6 October 2026
Phosphate Panic: From Humble Rock to Hot Commodity as US‑Iran Tensions Drive Prices Sky‑High
US‑Iran tensions have turned ordinary phosphate fertilizer into a critical commodity, pushing prices up and straining global supply chains.
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Sports · 6 October 2026
India's 211‑6 Rocketship Leaves Pakistan Docked in Japan Asian Games Cricket Final
India beat arch‑rivals Pakistan by 19 runs (211‑6 to 192‑6) in the Twenty‑20 Asian Games final in Japan, clinching gold as the captains skipped the traditional pre‑match handshake.
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Sports · 6 October 2026
Roos make huge offer for Crows key defender, says Cal Twomey
North Melbourne are reportedly putting forward a huge offer for an Adelaide Crows key defender, according to AFL journalist Cal Twomey.
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