Filed from the Sydney desk — including multi-city pieces that also ran elsewhere.
Sports · 4 October 2026
Coach Les Kiss deploys a terse six-word chant to transform the Wallabies' demeanor, turning a tense match into a chaotic, backyard-style victory that leaves opponents baffled and fans meme-ing the phrase.
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Sports · 3 October 2026
Justin Holbrook declares 19‑year‑old Diesel Hagan a ‘definite’ Grand Final option, even though the player has never played in a Grand Final. The coach’s confidence is as misplaced as a referee’s whistle in a…
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Environment · 3 October 2026
A freak tornado rattles Ulladulla, sending surfboards and a stray pineapple airborne, but local bikers turn the chaos into a spontaneous race, proving Aussie resilience.
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Business · 3 October 2026
Hollywood has secured the film rights to Colleen Hoover's bestseller "Verity," sparking a frenzy of budget speculation, a 200‑meter‑wide soundstage, and a streaming partnership that promises to keep the profits rolli…
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Business · 3 October 2026
MAAP has opened a cycling‑centric café that doubles as a race‑screen hub, blending concrete chic with latte‑powered investment talk. The quirky design and live race feed promise a fresh revenue stream for the comp…
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Sports · 3 October 2026
Jaxon Purdue's decisive try for the Australian PM's XIII against Papua New Guinea resulted in a 6-0 lead, leaving the PNG sideline stunned and the fans questioning the reality of the match.
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Sports · 3 October 2026
Australia dismantled PNG with a 102-point victory, setting a new record for the largest margin of victory in a test match, with Rory Owen scoring the final try.
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Politics · 3 October 2026
Steph Hodgins-May, a descendant of a National Party founder, announced a metaphorical plan to bury the party's history, featuring a green coffin and a lawnmower, which confused and amused political opponents.
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Sports · 3 October 2026
Former Australian star Dane Gagai has announced he will represent New Zealand at the World Cup, joining teammate Kalyn Ponga in a switch that has left Australian fans baffled and mildly jealous.
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