Darragh Joyce to join North Melbourne after Brisbane stint
Manager Liam Pickering has confirmed the defender's move to a third AFL club after 14 appearances across four seasons with the Lions.
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Gold Coast miss AFLW top four despite victory over GWS
The Suns finished 0.2 percentage points behind Carlton as retiring Giants Alicia Eva and Izzy Huntington played their final games.
Jillaroos set international record with 124-6 win over Wales
Jaime Chapman scored six tries and Jesse Southwell amassed 44 points as Australia advanced to a World Cup semi-final against Fiji.
Mulitalo faces one-game ban after World Cup shoulder charge
An early plea would rule the New Zealand winger out of the semi-final in Newcastle but leave him eligible for a potential final.
Bostock keeps Dolphins option open as he prepares to test market
The Australia winger says a move in 2028 is undecided, with the Dolphins having offered him a contract extension.
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ACT inflation reaches 4.7% as Canberra businesses report weaker trade
The territory's annual inflation rate exceeded the national figure of 4.3%, while local businesses reported fewer customers and pressure from rising costs.
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Albanese heads to Commonwealth summit to advance UN council bid
Talks in Antigua and Barbuda will also cover climate change, artificial intelligence and trade, with separate meetings planned with British and Canadian leaders.
Victorian crime website owner admits using fictional reporter identities
Craig Winder says Philippines-based writers produce stories credited to an invented Australian reporting team on Victoria Crime News.
SA snapper ban could ease from July, subject to stock tests
The rebuilding plan would introduce catch quotas and reporting rules, while fishers have questioned sampling and future management.
SA ministers acknowledge pressure on A$3.2 billion hospital budget
Lendlease is expected to provide a final construction price in late 2026 or early 2027, before the government considers any budget increase.
WA moves towards legalising plug-in solar panels and batteries
Consultation on a safety standard will examine how to prevent the devices from overloading household power circuits.
Bega asks northern Queensland farmers to lift milk output
The dairy processor wants 20 to 30% more milk delivered to Malanda, but farmers say stronger prices and new producers are needed.
NT utility losses exceed A$500 million amid gas supply disruption
Eni's Blacktip platform remains shut after cyclone damage, leaving Power and Water Corporation reliant on other gas suppliers.
Union and analyst warn of loopholes in gas reservation plan
Proposed laws would require exporters to reserve the equivalent of up to 20% of production for domestic buyers, but critics question how obligations would be set.
Airbnb to ban check-out chore lists for guests paying cleaning fees
A Sydney host club leader says basic tasks are reasonable but acknowledges some property owners have demanded too much.
Snowy 2.0 cost could reach A$25 billion as completion slips to 2029
Snowy Hydro has set a target cost of A$22 billion, with provision for another A$3 billion if needed.
Australian inflation reaches 4.3% ahead of RBA rate decision
Underlying inflation also increased in September, with the annual trimmed mean reaching 3.6% before the Reserve Bank's November meeting.
NextDC loses 40% as power constraints force forecast cuts
The data centre operator has put new developments and land purchases on hold while electricity and planning delays affect its Melbourne expansion.
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.
Microsoft fixes Windows troubleshooting flaw found by Melbourne researcher
The Windows 11 vulnerability could give standard users full system access. Researcher Ben Wilson said Microsoft issued no CVE identifier.
Westpac says AI halves St.George data warehouse migration cost
The bank expects around A$15 million in annual direct benefits from the migration, with the old warehouse scheduled for decommissioning in FY27.
BHP uses AI to spot oversized rocks and cut port machinery delays
The miner says conveyor monitoring and changes to machinery movements at Port Hedland form part of a broader push to connect operations from pit to port.
TAFE NSW uses SAP WalkMe to reduce staff support requests
A case study reports a 24% decline in support calls and tickets as the provider guides 17,000 employees through procurement and expense software.
Telstra uses Microsoft AI agent to reconcile migration payments
Microsoft says the agent supports more than 272,000 service migrations, with recommendation accuracy above 95%.
McDonald defends Labuschagne backing as selectors weigh Test place
Australia will reassess the batter before the December series against New Zealand after his century drought reached 49 Test innings.
Australia rest Cummins, Starc and Hazlewood for England white-ball series
Mahli Beardman will make his ODI debut, while Mitchell Marsh has been named captain for both the one-day and T20 squads.
De Minaur beaten by Alcaraz in Vienna Open final
The Australian is set to rise from No.10 to No.8 in the world before heading to Paris for the last ATP Finals qualifying tournament.
Gold Coast miss AFLW top four despite victory over GWS
The Suns finished 0.2 percentage points behind Carlton as retiring Giants Alicia Eva and Izzy Huntington played their final games.
Jillaroos set international record with 124-6 win over Wales
Jaime Chapman scored six tries and Jesse Southwell amassed 44 points as Australia advanced to a World Cup semi-final against Fiji.
Matt Stone to lead Taronga Zoo restaurant revamp
Me-Gal by Matt Stone is due to open in Mosman on 15 December 2026, offering à la carte and set menus to zoo visitors and other diners.
Rosalie Gascoigne exhibition brings Canberra landscapes to the NGA
The exhibition includes works made from discarded materials collected around Canberra and will run from 24 October to 14 February.
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.