Cameron Green declares himself fit for Cape Town Test
The allrounder has recovered from an abdomen injury, while Matt Renshaw faced an extended spell against the new ball at training.
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Backpackers question regional work as visa ballot replaces guaranteed stay
Second-year working holiday visas will fall from 57,000 to 45,000, with third-year visas dropping from 31,000 to 5,000.
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.
NT approves Darwin Harbour pollution monitoring scheme
The government plans six new monitoring stations, while critics say the legislation should specify pollution limits and other safeguards.
Jack Miller crashes twice and misses direct MotoGP qualifying passage
The Australian rider was 12th fastest in practice at Phillip Island, leaving him needing to progress through the opening qualifying session.
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Poor visibility forces cancellation of Phillip Island MotoGP farewell
MotoGP said visibility restrictions affected the medical helicopter. The Australian Grand Prix is due to move to Adelaide from November 2027.
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Western Sydney airport opens for passenger flights
Jetstar’s inaugural Gold Coast service is sold out, with Melbourne departures also starting on 25 October 2026.
NSW drops planned changes to T4, T8 and South Coast trains
The government says it will prioritise reliability after passengers and local MPs raised concerns about the proposed timetable.
Whale burial at Turners Beach raises residents' concerns
Tasmania's Parks and Wildlife Service says the site was selected after consultation and will be monitored for any problems.
Backpackers question regional work as visa ballot replaces guaranteed stay
Second-year working holiday visas will fall from 57,000 to 45,000, with third-year visas dropping from 31,000 to 5,000.
NT approves Darwin Harbour pollution monitoring scheme
The government plans six new monitoring stations, while critics say the legislation should specify pollution limits and other safeguards.
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.
Alinta Energy drops Oven Mountain pumped hydro plans
The proposed A$1.8 billion development in northern NSW has been deemed unviable, with Alinta citing economic and timing difficulties.
NAB workers face contest for remaining roles under job cuts
The bank plans to eliminate 2,500 positions by June, including 1,500 before Christmas, with corporate staff most affected.
Workers urge ATO to step up unpaid super recovery
About A$6 billion in super goes unpaid each year, while independent reports put the tax office’s recovery rate at about 15%.
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.
ABC wipes staff devices after exposure to spyware-linked ads
The broadcaster says it has found no evidence of compromise, while researchers say more than two dozen Australian organisations were targeted.
Government counters ESA offer for Bennell-Pegg space flight
The Commonwealth has not revealed its proposed financial contribution, with a response from the European Space Agency expected by the end of 2026.
AGL records 500,000 customer passkey enrolments
The utility says customers using passkeys typically cut their average login time by 30 seconds, with adoption reaching 30.5%.
Suntory Oceania expands AI investment and explores SAP automation
The beverage maker has moved about 90% of its datasets to Databricks and is expanding access to Copilot Pro.
ASD warns of critical PHP flaws ahead of patches
PHP maintainers rate two vulnerabilities at 9.2 out of 10, as alleged technical details appear online before a disclosure embargo ends.
Jillaroos defeat England 78-0 at Rugby League World Cup
Jocelyn Kelleher scored 26 points in her second appearance as Australia recorded their second win of the tournament in Perth.
Wallaroos beat Scotland in Chancellor and Smith's farewell
Australia's 38-31 victory in Canberra completed a three-game sweep, despite four yellow cards for the hosts.
Molly Picklum wins in Portugal to reclaim world surfing lead
The Australian world champion beat Simmers in the final at Supertubos, with two events remaining in the season.
Jack Miller crashes twice and misses direct MotoGP qualifying passage
The Australian rider was 12th fastest in practice at Phillip Island, leaving him needing to progress through the opening qualifying session.
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.