Business · 6 October 2026
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 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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World · 6 October 2026
California gubernatorial hopeful Steve Hilton released an ad that equates voting Republican with a lesbian tryst. The spot has been widely condemned as creepy, prompting a wave of criticism on social media and among poli…
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Finance · 6 October 2026
The ASX opened in the green as bond yields continued to rise, matching gains across all Wall Street exchanges, while traders kept an eye on lingering inflation concerns.
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Politics · 6 October 2026
A fresh batch of cartoons from the city’s illustrators offers a dry, doodled recap of the week’s political squabbles, weather oddities and the ever‑present queue at the council office.
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Politics · 6 October 2026
NSW Minister Taylor has announced a plan to slash migration by two‑thirds in an attempt to rival One Nation. The move would force international students to apply for visas from offshore and could prompt temporary migra…
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Finance · 6 October 2026
With U.S. shares flirting with new highs after a flurry of buy‑out deals, Australian market participants are clutching their mugs, hoping the ASX will follow the trend rather than sit on the sidelines.
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Politics · 6 October 2026
The Australian Greens were rebuked by both major parties and the Ukrainian diaspora for blocking military aid to Ukraine, with critics saying the move would be a present for Vladimir Putin.
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Politics · 5 October 2026
A 23‑year‑old Australian who was a minor during involvement with IS is expected to receive a passport and avoid prosecution, officials say.
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