Filed from the Sydney desk — including multi-city pieces that also ran elsewhere.
World · 3 October 2026
Meghan Markle’s first‑edition novel, allegedly signed by Princess Eugenie, was listed on eBay for $38,000 but disappeared after 72 hours, leaving collectors baffled.
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Sports · 3 October 2026
Norths Knights coach Justin Holbrook has revealed his grand final strategy is the single biggest secret in the building, leaving fans to speculate if it involves a surprise lineup or just a particularly aggressive game o…
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Sports · 3 October 2026
The Roosters have turned down a proposed week of rest for the grand final, leaving Connor Watson sidelined after a concussion, and fans are left to wonder if the club's decision is a masterstroke or a misfire.
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Business · 3 October 2026
Peugeot has announced a recall of hundreds of cars in Australia over a defect that could raise the risk of serious injury or death, prompting market participants to scramble for spare parts while the automotive industry…
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Business · 3 October 2026
The Australian Tax Office’s latest database reveals that several high‑profile technology firms, including a Microsoft subsidiary and Netflix, are paying negligible corporate tax. The report has sparked a flurry of ma…
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Business · 3 October 2026
As a wave of boomers marches into retirement, Sydney’s property market and lenders are scrambling to adjust rates, pensions and workspace, all while market participants debate whether this is a crisis or a golden oppor…
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Sports · 3 October 2026
In a tongue‑in‑cheek look at the Roosters’ loyal following, we unpack why fans keep loving a side that treats them like a pile‑of‑scraps, with a nod to the sport’s brutal love‑hate cycle.
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Business · 3 October 2026
After investing a hefty $30,000 to upgrade its irrigation system, a local golf course found itself back in the mud when TasWater’s policy changed, leaving the club’s green as dry as its budget.
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Business · 3 October 2026
A wave of well‑known Australian fashion labels has quietly folded, prompting market participants to wonder whether the country’s sartorial soul is simply out of style.
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