Sports · 16 October 2026
Quadruple Rugby Blitz at Accor: Four Matches, One Stadium
All of Australia's senior rugby sides, including men's and women's sevens and 15s, are set to play in an unprecedented four-game schedule at Accor Stadium.
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Business · 16 October 2026
Supercars Fill Phillip Island’s Paddock, Ghosting MotoGP’s Empty Lap
The Victorian government has signed a five‑year deal to bring Supercars back to Phillip Island, aiming to offset the $80 million loss from MotoGP’s departure.
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Sports · 16 October 2026
Bostock's hat‑trick steals the show as Kangaroos out‑score Kiwis in World Cup thriller
Jack Bostock’s hat‑trick of tries led the Australian Kangaroos to a thrilling victory over New Zealand in the World Cup, turning a standard match into a sprinting spectacle.
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Sports · 16 October 2026
Sloane Signals Hill as West Coast’s New Mythical Creature
AFL legend Rory Sloane has publicly supported the West Coast Eagles’ interest in former Collingwood star Bobby Hill, describing the club’s pursuit as more of a summoning than a standard recruitment.
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Sports · 16 October 2026
Ponga’s One‑Man Blitz Turns Kiwi Defence Into a One‑Wall Fortress
Kalyn Ponga’s debut for the New Zealand Kiwis featured a solo break, a step on Reece Walsh, and a decisive try that left the stadium buzzing.
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Finance · 15 October 2026
AI‑Debt Fuels Tech Sell‑off as Inflation Fears Grip Markets
Investors are fleeing AI‑linked equities amid worries that US inflation and potential rate hikes could turn AI‑related debt into a market‑dragging black hole, hitting chip makers and investors such as Samsung and S…
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Sports · 15 October 2026
Rachel King eyes another debut win at Green Spaces
Sydney jockey Rachel King, fresh from a debut victory at Green Spaces, is aiming for another first‑time win. Her habit of breaking through on her first try is adding a string of firsts for female riders.
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Sports · 15 October 2026
Crows Staunchly Decline Roos' Murray Bid After Drawn Duel
After a draw with North Melbourne, the Crows turned down the Roos' bid for Nick Murray, confirming he will remain at the club.
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Sports · 14 October 2026
Fuming Munster Reacts to Storm Pay Cut as Gus Pulls Dogs Coup
The Melbourne Storm’s huge payroll cut has left Munster fuming, while Gus’s surprise raid on a rival has bolstered the Dogs’ ranks.
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