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Business · 13 October 2026
Qantas cancelled flight QF6 on the Rome‑to‑Perth route after passengers on an earlier leg complained of bed‑bug bites. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was sent for an extra‑cleaning regimen, prompting a flurry of indus…
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Finance · 13 October 2026
After the Reserve Bank prohibited credit‑card surcharges on rental payments, online property platforms introduced paid membership options that still use credit‑card fees, prompting tenants to look for free alternativ…
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Finance · 13 October 2026
The Australian Stock Exchange nudged higher while US markets stayed flat, keeping the broader market close to its all‑time high.
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Business · 12 October 2026
Larvotto announced multiple high‑grade gold hits at its Hillgrove mine in NSW, including the Blacklode and Midas lodes and a newly discovered vein named “Echidna.” The find adds to the antimony‑gold potential of…
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Finance · 12 October 2026
The ASX 200 rose 0.8% on Monday despite a fall in Telstra shares. At the same time, veteran presenter Alan Kohler announced his retirement from the 7 pm finance show, with David Chau named as his successor.
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Business · 12 October 2026
Donald Trump has struck an unusual agreement with Moscow aimed at reducing oil prices, but analysts say the plan is destined to fail.
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Business · 12 October 2026
Golf legend Greg Norman snapped a piece of a Qantas wing‑tip souvenir at Sydney Airport and dubbed the carrier the “Never‑On‑Time” airline, prompting a flurry of commentary on the airline’s punctuality reputa…
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Business · 12 October 2026
McKinsey has removed an Australian partner from a leadership position after a LinkedIn exchange about the glass ceiling, prompting a chorus of commentary from market participants about rates, earnings and office rent.
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Business · 12 October 2026
After a six‑year hiatus, a Cavoodle‑named coach reconnects Mildura with South Australia, prompting market participants to chew over rates, property and earnings implications.
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