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Politics · 6 days ago

PM concedes $6m golf grant wasn’t for sewers – what’s the real plan?

Mabel Crowe, Sydney desk

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits the $6 million grant to Marrickville Golf Club was not for sewage works, after officials clarified the money was earmarked for the club itself.

Business · 27 October 2026

Yo‑Chi’s frozen yoghurt crusade: 80 MPs receive anti‑plastic postcards as market participants scramble for green branding

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Australia’s biggest frozen yoghurt chain Yo‑Chi is mailing anti‑plastic postcards to 80 parliamentarians, prompting a flurry of market‑participant commentary on green branding and consumer activism.

Sports · 27 October 2026

Arki Butler, the Lippy Small‑Forward, Poised as a Top‑10 AFL Draft Pick

Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk

Small‑forward agitator Arki Butler, compared to Tom Papley, is being tipped as a top‑10 selection in next month’s AFL draft.

Sports · 27 October 2026

Walker’s final whistle? Roosters’ revolving door spins on Hudson Young and Raiders’ allure

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

Speculation swirls around Sam Walker’s future with the Sydney Roosters, while Hudson Young and a potential Canberra Raiders lure add extra drama to the mix.

World · 27 October 2026

Heartland Farmers Say They Feel Betrayed and May Deliver a Harsh Reality Check to Trump’s Party

Lina Okoro, World desk

Long‑time Republican‑voting farmers are saying the economic squeeze feels like a personal betrayal and could push the heartland to punish Trump and the GOP at the polls.

Sports · 27 October 2026

Sam Wright bows out, leaving Collingwood's AFLW side in a tailspin

Frank Bollard, Melbourne desk

After three seasons of turmoil, Sam Wright resigns as Collingwood's AFLW coach, leaving the club amid calls for a complete overhaul of its women's program as senior players voice concerns over direction and improvement.

World · 27 October 2026

Dandong’s Economy Runs on Peering Through Glass

Lina Okoro, World desk

The Chinese border city of Dandong has turned looking at North Korea into a tourism industry, using binoculars to draw visitors and boost the local economy.

Business · 27 October 2026

Brazil’s Market Bounces Like a Deflated Balloon After Lula’s Surprise Victory

Noor Hale, World desk

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s unexpected re‑election sent Brazil’s financial markets into a sharp reversal, with the main stock index, the real and bond yields all rallying as analysts rushed to rewrite their foreca…

Sports · 27 October 2026

Berrettini’s Cringe Reply to Musetti’s Title Win Sparks Feud Talk

Lotte Nguyen, Melbourne desk

Matteo Berrettini gave an uneasy response when asked about Lorenzo Musetti’s recent title, fueling speculation of a rift between the two Italian players.