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Finance · 4 days ago

City Cheers ‘No Harm’ Budget as Gilt Yields Drop and Pound Holds Steady

Iris Quay, London desk

The chancellor’s ‘no‑harm’ budget saw gilt yields ease and the pound remain steady, prompting a sigh of relief from City traders.

Sports · 4 days ago

Inglis and Carey’s 145‑run stand lifts Australia to 330‑4, a one‑run edge over South Africa at Newlands

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Marnus Inglis (85*) and Travis Carey (51*) added an unbeaten 145‑run partnership for the sixth wicket, taking Australia to 330‑4 and a one‑run lead over the Proteas as day three begins at Newlands.

Finance · 4 days ago

Anthropic’s Mega IPO Lands in Australia: Retail Investors Finally Get a Bite of AI

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Anthropic’s public offering is being made available to everyday Australian investors, a rare chance for non‑institutional buyers to own a slice of a leading AI company, according to the company’s announcement.

Finance · 4 days ago

Microsoft's 60,000-Employee Buyout Bonanza Powers $92.3bn Revenue Surge

Iris Quay, London desk

Microsoft offered buyouts to 60,000 employees and still posted a $92.3 bn quarterly revenue with $36.6 bn profit, beating Wall Street expectations. Azure’s cloud division grew 48% year‑on‑year and the company�…

Lighter · 4 days ago

Eight cheerful pictures of puffins

Picture Desk

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

World · 4 days ago

Alaska Senate Race Gets a Double Dan, Trump Fumes

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

The New York Times reports that Democrats recruited a candidate named Dan Sullivan to run against Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s Senate race, a move that has left voters confused and prompted a sharp…

Sports · 4 days ago

Sydney Gets Marquee Billing as AFL 2027 Fixture Promises Spicy Reunions

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

The AFL’s 2027 schedule gives Sydney marquee status and lines up a series of high‑profile reunions with former clubs. The league markets the match‑ups as “spicy reunions”, promising a blend of nostalgia and riv…

Business · 4 days ago

Diesel Prices Soar, Construction Costs Stay Flat

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

Despite a sharp rise in diesel prices, construction cost indices remain unchanged, prompting industry advisers to urge builders to budget for potential cost fluctuations.

Sports · 4 days ago

Saint George Scratched from Melbourne Cup After Scan Failure

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Saint George, the Caulfield Cup runner‑up who dazzled in the Cox Plate, was withdrawn from the Melbourne Cup after a mandatory pre‑race scan failed.