Edith Cowan University plans AI-generated admissions offers
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Australia withstand batting collapse to beat New Zealand in T20 opener
Kim Garth struck the winning boundary at North Sydney Oval as Australia claimed a two-wicket victory and moved 1-0 ahead in the Rose Bowl series.
Boland strikes twice as rain limits second Test opening day
South Africa reached 2-20 before play was abandoned, with Australia choosing four fast bowlers and leaving out Nathan Lyon.
St Kilda emerge as likely destination for Jake Stringer
The 32-year-old forward kicked 48 goals for GWS in 2026 but was not offered another contract.
Mr Brightside may miss Flemington as trainers weigh autumn return
Ben Hayes rates the gelding a 50-50 chance of starting in the Kia Ora Stud Mile, with retirement also discussed ahead of a possible final autumn campaign.
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Melbourne hosts Special Olympics national games across 13 sports
More than 850 athletes are taking part, including ACT tenpin bowler Charlotte Bailey, who is competing at this level for the first time.
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Magnitude-2.8 earthquake wakes Barossa Valley residents
Geoscience Australia received nearly 250 reports after the tremor, which was recorded near Tanunda early on 19 October.
Queensland housing pledge faces 20,000-worker shortfall
The LNP is retaining its one-million-home goal for 2044, while housing advocates want affordable housing requirements restored in priority development areas.
Mulino says government knew of ATO credit card plans in July
The government later agreed to cover costs so the tax office could keep accepting credit cards until mid-2027 after businesses opposed the proposed ban.
Lake Bonney restocked with around 600 Murray cod
Many of the fish are ready to breed, while an ecologist says their return could improve habitat and water quality.
Queensland ambulance ramping at 42% as paramedics report long delays
Health Minister Tim Nicholls remains hopeful of cutting ramping below 30% by October 2028, while some hospitals record rates above 60%.
Albany gas closure talks began eight months before customers were told
WA has rejected taking over the network, while Albany's mayor says earlier notice could have allowed negotiations with another supplier.
Perth’s Lalla Rookh to close in December after 14 years
The Italian restaurant and wine bar’s team cited rising costs, changing lunch trade and an inability to reach a lease agreement.
Import guarantees follow preliminary dumping finding on Chinese windows and doors
Importers face financial guarantees of up to 73.3% while the industry minister considers whether duties should apply.
Australian employment falls by 39,300 as jobless rate stays at 4.7%
Participation slipped to 66.8% in September, while a revision lifted August's unemployment rate from 4.6% to 4.7%.
Anthony De Ceglie resigns as Perth Bears chief executive
Gareth Holmes will become interim CEO as the club prepares for its first pre-season and entry into the NRL.
Firmus float withdrawal raises questions over Tasmanian projects
Opponents of three northern Tasmanian data centre proposals welcomed the withdrawal, while Firmus said it remained able to pursue its plans.
Firmus plans to allocate about half of IPO to existing investors
The Australian data centre operator has set an A$11 share price and is due to begin trading on the ASX on 23 October.
New law requires baseline outdoor mobile coverage across Australia
Service standards, funding and emergency call requirements remain unresolved, with the minister able to delay the start until the end of 2030.
Australian retailer stays closed after Shopify checkout redirection attack
App developer Logbase confirmed WAGD was affected after an intruder used an internal tool to plant malicious code.
ASIC seeks security and data chiefs after resignations
Jamie Norton and Graham Jefferson are due to leave in December, while ASIC is also recruiting a contract technology chief for RegistryConnect.
TPG tests 5G network slicing to prioritise eftpos at Adelaide show
The telco described the Royal Adelaide Show trial as its first production deployment of network slicing on its live standalone 5G network.
ASD shifts cyber security framework from maturity scores to evidence
The Essential Eight replacement prioritises identity services and internet-facing devices, but a deadline for mandatory adoption has not been set.
Geelong delist Mitch Knevitt but leave door open to return
The 23-year-old midfielder played 23 senior games and can join another club as a delisted free agent.
Leniu credits Paulo influence for Parramatta move
The four-time premiership winner has signed a four-year Eels deal starting in 2027 after securing an early release from the Roosters.
Blind Raise to contest Cox Plate instead of Spring Champion Stakes
Jamie Melham will ride the Caulfield Guineas runner-up in the A$6 million race at Flemington, where he will carry 49.5kg.
Australia withstand batting collapse to beat New Zealand in T20 opener
Kim Garth struck the winning boundary at North Sydney Oval as Australia claimed a two-wicket victory and moved 1-0 ahead in the Rose Bowl series.
Boland strikes twice as rain limits second Test opening day
South Africa reached 2-20 before play was abandoned, with Australia choosing four fast bowlers and leaving out Nathan Lyon.
Harrie Fasher wins A$70,000 Sculpture by the Sea award
Her steel and bronze sculpture, Unveiling the Edges of the Sky, is among more than 100 works exhibited between Bondi and Tamarama.
Fiona O'Byrne wins Lester portrait prize for Luci, now
The Melbourne artist receives A$50,000, while Perth honours student Yasamin Khadembashi wins the A$10,000 emerging artist award.