Filed from the Sydney desk — including multi-city pieces that also ran elsewhere.
World · 13 October 2026
Federal agents executed a search warrant at Ilhan Omar’s house just three weeks before the midterm elections, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged immigration fraud that has been amplified by Trump‑fueled…
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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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World · 13 October 2026
Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico filmed himself leaving a voicemail on opponent Ken Paxton’s phone, challenging him to a debate.
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Sports · 13 October 2026
Top trainer David Hayes says he’s pleased with Ka Ying Rising, the favourite to defend its Everest title in Sydney, and his unusually relaxed demeanor has become the talk of the paddock.
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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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Politics · 13 October 2026
Amidst the latest political brouhaha in Australia, a surprising jab has emerged as two emus engage in parliamentary debate.
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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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Politics · 13 October 2026
Josh Frydenberg’s new memoir champions political honesty and tough choices, yet he refuses to say whether he will return to politics.
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Technology · 13 October 2026
US health giant is retiring its weight‑loss brand Juniper and rolling out a women’s health clinic called Hers. Eucalyptus co‑founder Tim Doyle says some women may balk at the American‑sounding name, but the compa…
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