Sports · 25 October 2026
Australia A carves up USA as Nick Frost darts over for a try
Australia A overwhelmed the USA on the rugby field, with Nick Frost scoring a try in a one‑sided encounter.
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Business · 25 October 2026
Archaeologists Unearth Juukan Gorge Treasure Trove, Prompting Market Participants to Re‑Value Ancient Assets
Archaeologists have discovered a massive trove of artefacts at Juukan Gorge after a Rio Tinto blast destroyed a rock shelter, sparking a flurry of financial speculation about the value of ancient objects.
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Business · 25 October 2026
Regional house prices still climbing while nation hits record low – city‑to‑country exodus fuels odd paradox
Regional markets keep rising thanks to city‑to‑country buyers, even as national house prices fall to a record low. Economists warn the trend may soon run out of steam.
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Sports · 25 October 2026
City Cricket Committee’s Sheffield Shield Snub Sends Nic Maddinson on a South African Detour
Selectors’ contempt for the domestic first‑class competition has led to Nic Maddinson’s unexpected inclusion in the South Africa series, a move critics say is costing Australian cricket. The decision, likened to a…
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Business · 25 October 2026
Authors Pay Hundreds, Get AI Covers and a ‘Crap’ Service from Patrick White Publishing
Authors say Patrick White Publishing charged them hundreds, delivered AI‑generated covers and low‑quality editing, and then urged them to delete any critical online comments.
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Sports · 25 October 2026
Valkyries level WNBA Finals as Dream's hopes drift on the harbour
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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Sports · 25 October 2026
Airport All‑Day: PNG’s Chiefs Make Every Player a Frequent Flyer
An NRL star weighing a move to PNG’s Chiefs faces a life of constant travel, airport culture and tropical surprises—far from the laid‑back suburbs of Sydney or Brisbane.
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Politics · 25 October 2026
Sydney’s Dual‑Airport Era: Competition Takes Off
Sydney will become the first Australian capital with two major international airports when Western Sydney International Airport opens, and backers say the added competition could bring cheaper tickets and more flights.
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Business · 24 October 2026
Airbnb Bans Guest Check‑Out Chores, Hosts Threaten Nationwide Blackout
Airbnb’s new rule forbidding guests from handling check‑out chores has sparked anger, prompting hosts across the country to consider a coordinated blackout in protest.
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