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World · 1 day ago
The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its cash rate to 4.85%, the fifth increase this year and an 18‑year high, prompting anxiety among borrowers. Inflation is expected to stay above 3% for the coming year.
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Politics · 3 days ago
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has placed all federal spending under the microscope, saying the government will examine every expense. While Labor is hunting for cuts, she stopped short of guaranteeing that any savings…
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Environment · 5 days ago
Fire ants have been spotted in urban areas, prompting conservationists to warn that these tiny terracotta soldiers may be the real monsters, outshining rock‑snot, murder hornets, and even Halloween specters.
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World · 26 October 2026
After a last‑minute two‑hour extension turned Brazil’s election night into chaos, veteran Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rallied from behind to defeat the Trump‑backed challenger and secure another term.
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Sports · 25 October 2026
The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream in Game 4 of the 2026 WNBA Finals, evening the series at 2-2. Gabby Williams led the Valkyries to the victory, while Australia's Izzy Borlase continued her solid prod…
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World · 16 October 2026
Exclusive Brethren spokesman Lloyd Grimshaw appeared on a right‑wing American talk show and asserted that the church had no involvement in Australia’s last federal election, just days before his boss Bruce Hales was…
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World · 14 October 2026
During her inaugural press briefing, Katie Zacharia, the new press secretary, delivered a 14-minute monologue that left the audience, including seasoned reporters and newcomers, struggling to stay engaged. The event high…
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World · 12 October 2026
Australian construction engineer Robert Pether, detained in Iraq since April 2021, has been released and arrived in Ireland this morning, ending a five‑year captivity.
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Politics · 6 October 2026
The coalition, led by Angus Taylor, has unveiled a budget‑neutral plan to slash about 650,000 temporary visa holders over the next four years, sparking debate over its impact on services, diversity and the nation’s…
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