Sports · 23 October 2026
Chief racing writer Danny Russell offers his usual mix of pedigree, form and a pinch of hope for this year’s Cox Plate at Moonee Valley, reminding bettors that the only certainty is uncertainty – and maybe a good la…
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Lighter · 23 October 2026
Cocoa farmer Susana Afrifa Ankrah is demonstrating how forest protection can support livelihoods. Her work aims to build resilience against a changing climate in Ghana.
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Politics · 23 October 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese allocated fifteen staff positions to the Greens, then saw his party block a parliamentary inquiry into his powers, prompting One Nation’s Pauline Hanson to accuse him of political games.
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Sports · 23 October 2026
Chris Waller and James McDonald have been likened to a perfect bacon‑and‑eggs combo for the Cox Plate, and bettors are being urged to mark them on Saturday’s form guide.
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Sports · 23 October 2026
LeBron James performed an unconventional gesture during the U.S. national anthem before an NBA game, prompting a flood of commentary from across the political spectrum.
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Entertainment · 23 October 2026
Raye's second album, “This Music May Contain Hope,” wins the UK’s most prestigious music award, outshining legends such as Paul McCartney, Suede and Olivia Dean, while the prize’s value is compared to a charity…
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Business · 23 October 2026
Monet’s late‑period painting “Iris” was sold in France for $56 million, highlighting the ongoing appetite of wealthy collectors for the artist’s later works.
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Sports · 23 October 2026
Cooper Bai, the rising Gold Coast forward, is touring Papua New Guinea in pursuit of a Chiefs contract for the 2028 NRL season, leaving fans wondering if he's chasing a deal or a new adventure.
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Sports · 23 October 2026
NRL star Bradman Best has posted best wishes for boxing legend Jeff Fenech, who remains in hospital dealing with heart issues.
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