Millie Elliott’s daughter interrupts interview after Jillaroos beat Samoa
Elliott made 22 tackles in 40 minutes during the 40-0 World Cup victory, before daughter Gigi turned her attention to the interview microphone.
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Randwick rated Heavy 8 as Hayes raises concerns for Ka Ying Rising
The defending Everest winner has drawn Gate 11 for the A$20 million race, with trainer David Hayes more concerned about the surface than the barrier.
England coach questions 46-hour journey to Perth for World Cup opener
England travelled through Singapore and Sydney before reaching Perth, where they will face Tonga at HBF Park.
AFL hands Carlton’s Lachie Cowan two-match drug suspension
The defender will miss the opening two matches of 2027 and must undertake extra drug education after an incident requiring hospital treatment.
Walsh helps Australia edge New Zealand in World Cup opener
Selected ahead of James Tedesco, Reece Walsh scored an 80-metre try as the Kangaroos won 24-22 at Allianz Stadium.
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Jillaroos beat Samoa 40-0 in World Cup opener
Australia captain Isabelle Kelly said her side could improve after Samoa's physical defence tested the defending champions in Sydney.
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Bellinger River RSL to host family retreat for younger veterans
The Bellinger Valley camping and fishing gathering will commemorate 25 years since Australian troops were first deployed to Afghanistan.
NT plans law requiring maternity services at Darwin Private Hospital
Calvary Health Care is expected to take over by the end of 2026, while an obstetrician warns rebuilding the maternity ward would take at least two years.
Broome evaluation finds crime fell as Kimberley youth hubs mark milestone
Broome and Fitzroy Crossing have marked two years of youth night services, while Kununurra plans a permanent facility.
Victoria signs off on 219-turbine Warracknabeal energy project
Federal approval is still required for the proposed wind farm, which WestWind Energy says could power 1.2 million homes.
Senate removes private health rebate bill from agenda
Health Minister Mark Butler plans to reintroduce the unchanged legislation, which would reduce rebates for Australians aged 65 and over.
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.
Seven retains Tour Down Under rights in multi-year deal
The agreement covers full live coverage of both races, with the 2027 men’s and women’s events overlapping from 22 to 24 January.
Nolans rare earths project marks construction milestone in NT
Arafura's A$1.8 billion project near Alice Springs is due to have its mine and processing plant built over three years, the company's chief executive says.
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.
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.
Pope's AI adviser warns Australia over copyright reform risks
Father Paolo Benanti says allowing AI training without permission could leave Australian creators' work generating profits and tax revenue overseas.
Griffin Logue has shoulder reconstruction after off-field injury
The North Melbourne defender will miss contact training until January as he approaches the final season of his contract.
AFL clubs announce delistings as Will Brodie retires
Hawthorn, the Western Bulldogs, Port Adelaide and Richmond have cut players, while Brodie is retiring with a year remaining on his contract.
Phillip Island to return to Supercars calendar in 2027
The Victorian circuit will stage a finals round for five years, while Adelaide retains the championship grand final.
Jack Viney joins West Coast with coaching role to follow playing career
The former Melbourne captain thanked supporters after 14 years at the Demons, following an injury-hit season that yielded one senior appearance.
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.