Science · 29 September 2026
SpaceX’s Starship, after 99 % of the journey, finally reaches orbit on its 14th flight, dropping a batch of new‑generation Starlinks and confirming the company’s orbital ambitions.
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Business · 29 September 2026
After a decade of shelving a waterfront revitalisation scheme, Nelson’s council has announced a fresh proposal that promises to turn the coastal area into a mixed‑use paradise – or at least a place where more cones…
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World · 29 September 2026
SpaceX’s new Starship reached orbit for the first time, even as one of its engines threw a tantrum, leaving Musk to grin at the stars.
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Finance · 29 September 2026
A flat opening for the ASX and a wobbling US market underscore how RBA’s anticipated rate hike keeps market participants in a state of polite suspense, while bond yields sprint ahead of a possible policy twist.
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Politics · 29 September 2026
Veteran MPs Pauline Hanson and James Spender have jointly called for tougher measures against hate‑speaking clergy, a move that arrives on the same day British police announced a foiled terror scheme, prompting a dryly…
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Business · 29 September 2026
In a market where hours on a rotating shift are the norm, a new class of high‑pay “sugar” workers is emerging – and the numbers are sweeter than a dessert bar.
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World · 29 September 2026
After Beijing outlawed drones, enthusiasts sold their gadgets at a fraction of their worth, sparking a frenzy of cheap flyers across the city’s rooftops.
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Finance · 29 September 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia is poised for a fifth rate increase this year, and market participants are bracing for a potential ‘devastating’ impact on affordability and property sales, sparking a wave of sarcastic…
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Politics · 29 September 2026
Greens leader Larissa Waters has stepped down due to kidney complications, sparking a clandestine MP ballot that could reshape the party’s direction.
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