Business · 20 September 2026
A Qantas lounge’s alleged rebuke of a Ugg‑wearing passenger has turned the airline’s dress code into a headline‑making case study for market participants, who are now debating whether a boot ban could affect cons…
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World · 20 September 2026
A weekend yacht soirée off the Sydney coast turned into a literal splashdown as a party boat capsized, injuring over twenty guests and sending one downwards. The incident, a cautionary tale of festive excess, has local…
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World · 20 September 2026
A plume of smoke and a dash of flame near Riyadh’s main airport prompted the Houthi movement to announce a ‘sensitive’ strike, while airlines scrambled for a new definition of ‘delayed take‑off’.
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Entertainment · 20 September 2026
US cultural agencies and congressional staff weigh in on Aaron Rowe’s defense of Ed Sheeran after a tour fallout tied to political speech, framing the incident as a matter of national civics and industry standards.
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Entertainment · 20 September 2026
At just 38, NPR’s beloved editor and co‑creator of the annual reading guide has passed, sparking a wave of memes, memorial playlists and a sudden influx of new job applicants.
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World · 20 September 2026
The Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a drone and missile raid on Riyadh’s main airport, sparking a wave of speculative commentary from diplomatic circles and a bewildered search for a definitive casualty…
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World · 20 September 2026
Legendary singer John Farnham pulls out of a much‑anticipated Melbourne tribute, leaving the city’s music scene and a fledgling health‑tech startup scrambling to pivot.
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Business · 20 September 2026
In a curious turn of events, Year 11 pupils are exchanging classic subjects for vocational courses, treating their final exam scores like futures contracts and turning the secondary school curriculum into a speculative m…
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Business · 20 September 2026
In a twist that has the city’s market participants scratching their heads, John Farnham has opted out of a tribute concert that was supposed to be the highlight of Melbourne’s summer calendar. The decision, made for…
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