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Business · 3 October 2026

Tax‑Free Titans: ATO Confirms Tech Giants Keep Their Profits in the Wild

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

The Australian Tax Office’s latest database reveals that several high‑profile technology firms, including a Microsoft subsidiary and Netflix, are paying negligible corporate tax. The report has sparked a flurry of ma…

Business · 3 October 2026

Boomer Exodus Drives Housing Market into a Retirement‑Age Time‑Loop

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

As a wave of boomers marches into retirement, Sydney’s property market and lenders are scrambling to adjust rates, pensions and workspace, all while market participants debate whether this is a crisis or a golden oppor…

Sports · 3 October 2026

Roosters' Rattled Supporters: A Tale of Torment and Triumph in the NRL

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

In a tongue‑in‑cheek look at the Roosters’ loyal following, we unpack why fans keep loving a side that treats them like a pile‑of‑scraps, with a nod to the sport’s brutal love‑hate cycle.

Business · 3 October 2026

Tasmanian Golf Club's $30,000 Water Overhaul Foiled by Policy Puddle

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

After investing a hefty $30,000 to upgrade its irrigation system, a local golf course found itself back in the mud when TasWater’s policy changed, leaving the club’s green as dry as its budget.

Business · 3 October 2026

Shoe‑in to the Sunset: Australian Fashion Brands Decline Faster Than a Summer Sales Rush

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

A wave of well‑known Australian fashion labels has quietly folded, prompting market participants to wonder whether the country’s sartorial soul is simply out of style.

Business · 3 October 2026

Taylor Farms' Mexican Field Unveils Cyclospora: FDA’s New Favorite Pest

Helen Pell, Washington desk

The FDA’s Mexico inspection found Cyclospora in a Taylor Farms field, adding fresh evidence that the summer’s widespread outbreak stemmed from that grower’s operations.

Sports · 3 October 2026

Knights Knighted: From Wooden Spoon to Grand Final Glory

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

The Newcastle Knights snatched the NRL grand final from the Sydney Roosters, turning last year’s wooden spoon into a glittering trophy and proving that redemption can be served on a silver platter.

Business · 3 October 2026

Boomers Bail Out: Superannuation, Housing and the Market’s Biggest Exit Poll

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

A satirical look at how Baby Boomers, now in their 80s, are retiring en masse, and how the financial world, from property markets to earnings reports, is feeling the heat as market participants scramble to adjust.

Sports · 3 October 2026

Mum’s ‘No’ to the NRL Turns into a ‘Yes’ After a Roosters Reunion

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

A single, heartfelt gesture from two Roosters legends convinced a determined mum to lift her ban on her son Mark, turning a potential career‑ending decision into a triumphant comeback.