Filed from the Melbourne desk — including multi-city pieces that also ran elsewhere.
Sports · 19 October 2026
After a season of hesitant shots and silent stumps, Matthew Renshaw has emerged from a frosty winter to become a triple‑threat saviour for Australia, thanks to a mysterious mentor who reshaped his game.
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Sports · 19 October 2026
Sebastian Fundora delivered a knockout punch a fraction of a second after the final bell, sending Ermal Hadribeaj to the canvas and successfully defending his WBC title, sparking immediate controversy.
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Sports · 19 October 2026
The All Blacks delivered a powerful haka after their match to honour teammate Nathan Charles, newly diagnosed with MND.
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Sports · 18 October 2026
The death of Ohope Wins in the Caulfield Cup has prompted Racing Victoria to launch a public inquiry into the circumstances, as the horse's $6 million value and the tragedy have shocked the racing community.
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Sports · 18 October 2026
Daniel Dubois retained his WBO heavyweight title by stopping Fabio Wardley in the second round.
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Sports · 18 October 2026
Kingswood secured victory in the 150th Caulfield Cup, but a dramatic fall involving Ohope Wins and Half Yours turned the finish into a chaotic scramble for jockeys and spectators alike.
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Sports · 18 October 2026
The second Test pits a must‑win South Africa against an Australia eager to extend their lead, with both sides set for a battle that feels more like a council meeting than a cricket match.
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Sports · 18 October 2026
The WNBA’s unprecedented popularity and social‑media buzz highlight a growing gap with Australia’s women’s sport, which remains under‑the‑radar despite local efforts to catch up.
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World · 18 October 2026
Demonstrators across France joined students on Saturday to protest soaring living costs as the fiscal crisis deepens. Police fired teargas in Paris and protesters stormed the town hall in Marseille, leading to more than…
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