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Finance · 9 October 2026
ABC Radio Sydney has flipped its format, sparking speculation that the network will pay a ‘ratings dividend’ to listeners. The move, described as an embarrassing U‑turn, has drawn commentary from investors, philant…
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Finance · 9 October 2026
Australian shares edged higher while U.S. markets slipped further from record highs, with technology stocks falling sharply. At the same time, Brent crude jumped back above $104 a barrel, adding a volatile twist to the g…
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Finance · 8 October 2026
As bond yields climb and oil prices bounce back, the Australian share market is poised to retreat, prompting a cautious retreat from Wall Street and a chorus of market participants scrambling to adjust their portfolios.
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Environment · 7 October 2026
The High Court has temporarily shielded Australian coal exporters by rejecting an anti‑coal appeal, yet the court filings make clear that new lawsuits will keep coming, leaving the industry braced for a long legal ride…
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Politics · 7 October 2026
The Australian government spent $20 million on a Pacific climate summit that attracted few world leaders, leaving Prime Minister Albanese and the Labor Party to defend the expense as domestic political pressure builds.
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Business · 7 October 2026
Dalaroo Metals shares jumped 67% to 12.5c after announcing a high‑grade gold discovery in Côte d’Ivoire, estimating 18 million ounces at 7.31 g/t and a broader 23 million ounces at 2.14 g/t.
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Finance · 7 October 2026
Despite geopolitical tension, a bond rout and stubbornly high oil prices, the U.S. share market is still climbing, but the lift comes from just two tech giants. The rally is narrow, not a broad‑based bull run, and the…
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Politics · 7 October 2026
Angus Taylor brushed off a business group’s description of his migration policy as a ‘flat tyre’, labeling the critique as vested interests, while a Labor spokesperson said the coalition’s new migration policy lo…
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Finance · 6 October 2026
Australian consumer confidence fell about 20%, the steepest slide since the early‑1990s, after the Reserve Bank lifted rates to their highest level since 2011. Households and market participants alike are bracing for t…
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