Ponga and Waaka win Golden Boot awards ahead of World Cup finals
The New Zealand pair claimed the international honours before facing Australia in the men's and women's deciders in Brisbane.
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Koloamatangi ready for either role as Kangaroos weigh final line-up
Pat Carrigan is named to start against New Zealand at Suncorp Stadium, but Australia changed its starting pack before the semi-final.
Queensland proposes floodwater harvesting in Lake Eyre Basin
A draft water plan would expand access for farming and public amenities, while downstream producers question the potential impact on river flows.
Browse financing questioned as banks restrict gas lending
Woodside says financing decisions for the A$30 billion WA project remain open, while an analyst says its partners can tap overseas lenders.
News Corp Australia hires leaders for AI strategy and data platforms
Deloitte’s Nicholle Lindner will take up a platform leadership role in December, while Paul Stevenson will oversee AI innovation and transformation.
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ANZ chief warns global capital pressures pose risks for Australia
Nuno Matos expects an economic slowdown rather than a recession in Australia, but says a disruption to AI investment could have serious consequences.
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Hail and strong winds damage properties on NSW north coast
SES crews from Newcastle are heading to Wauchope to help finish storm clean-up work after local teams worked into the evening.
Queensland proposes floodwater harvesting in Lake Eyre Basin
A draft water plan would expand access for farming and public amenities, while downstream producers question the potential impact on river flows.
Victorian crop fires burn about 300 hectares
Farmers helped stretched CFA crews battle seven fires in the state's north-west, with lentil and barley crops lost.
Storms leave more than 58,000 Qld households without power
Logan accounts for most outages, while storm damage to a Jimboomba substation is affecting more than 9,000 Scenic Rim properties.
WA humpback sightings fall 60% as researchers raise concerns
Researchers also observed fewer calves, while a Griffith University scientist says whale entanglements across Australia reached 60 in 2026.
Browse financing questioned as banks restrict gas lending
Woodside says financing decisions for the A$30 billion WA project remain open, while an analyst says its partners can tap overseas lenders.
Komatsu plans Moss Vale plant closure, with about 265 jobs to go
A local business leader estimates household spending could fall by about A$20 million a year if affected workers and their families leave the region.
Queensland wind farm pipeline faces construction delays
The state holds half the nation's proposed onshore wind capacity, but projects take about three years on average to complete.
Qantas plans 850 corporate job cuts as work shifts overseas
A multi-year Accenture partnership will initially affect finance, procurement and marketing, with the first changes expected by mid-2027.
Uplyft to close childcare centres in three regional WA towns
Mount Barker and Katanning centres will shut by the end of December 2026, followed by Kojonup in the first half of 2027.
RBA lifts cash rate to 4.85% as inflation outlook worsens
The board voted six to three for a 25-basis-point rise, with inflation now forecast to reach the target range only in late 2027.
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.
Queensland parks customers warned of phishing after booking provider hack
Personal information was stolen in the Bookeasy breach, but the environment department does not believe financial details were accessed.
News Corp Australia hires leaders for AI strategy and data platforms
Deloitte’s Nicholle Lindner will take up a platform leadership role in December, while Paul Stevenson will oversee AI innovation and transformation.
TPG Telecom plans customer-triggered AI tools for service faults
The proposed tools would show customers how their services are performing and could create trouble tickets without a phone call.
VCAA investigates website hack during Victorian exams
The assessment authority says there is no indication papers for 11 November or previous weeks were accessed. Exams continue until 18 November.
eSafety disputes censorship concerns over online safety bill
The Digital Duty of Care legislation has cleared the House of Representatives but requires crossbench backing in the Senate.
Gagai seeks World Cup title with New Zealand after Australia success
The former Kangaroos winner will face Australia in Brisbane, while Kiwi Ferns prop Shannon Mato is also chasing a title with a second country.
Marsh declines to address Khawaja’s ball-tampering allegations
Australia’s ODI captain would not discuss his recollections of the 2018 Cape Town Test or disclose details of a recent conversation with Usman Khawaja.
Cameron Smith among 42 inducted into rugby league’s first Hall of Legends
Ali Brigginshaw and Darren Lockyer also feature, while Tonga co-captain Jason Taumalolo is the only inductee still playing.
Eels rule out Josh Addo-Carr contract extension beyond 2027
Parramatta will let the winger pursue another club immediately, while taking no further action over a roadside drug test after his B sample returned a negative result.
Koloamatangi ready for either role as Kangaroos weigh final line-up
Pat Carrigan is named to start against New Zealand at Suncorp Stadium, but Australia changed its starting pack before the semi-final.
Tame Impala named among Coachella's 2027 headliners
Australian acts including Gang of Youths, Genesis Owusu, Odd Mob and Dream Boat will make their festival debuts in California.
Bennetts Lane Jazz Club opens in Brunswick warehouse
Michael Tortoni’s new venue accommodates more than 300 people and includes recording facilities for studio sessions and live performances.
Powerhouse Parramatta to open with 23-day festival
Five inaugural exhibitions will include a space show, a tribute to shopping malls and British artist Es Devlin’s first Australian exhibition.
Sydney Mardi Gras afterparty to return in 2027 at stadium venue
The post-parade celebration will be held beneath Sydney Football Stadium after financial losses forced organisers to cancel the 2026 party.
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.