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Australian voters back AI copyright changes — if creators get paid1 source — 17h

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Stars Commit to 2027 Australian Open One-Point Slam — 5dAlcaraz, Sinner, Gauff and Osaka lock in for the 2027 Australian Open 1 Point Slam, a single-point knockout with a A$1 million prize and Jan. 13 final at Rod Laver Arena.

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Australian Lithium stocksBusiness — Sep 29, 2026

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Mexico Trial Awaits Friday Verdict in Surfer KillingsWorld — 5dA Mexican judge is expected to issue a verdict in the trial of three men accused of killing Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend during a 2024 surfing trip in Baja California. The case drew international attention, and the victims’ families attended proceedings as prosecutors and defense attorneys delivered closing arguments.

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Police assaults rise 25% for 12th straight periodWorld — 4dCrime reports present a mixed picture: Australian statistics show robberies and some theft declining but assaults on police and break-ins rising, while Jacksonville investigators are probing three shootings that injured four people. A travel guide cites high 2025 violent-crime rates in several major U.S. cities, while a separate opinion piece questions the reliability and interpretation of crime statistics.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

CMS Seeks Comments on Agent-Broker MoratoriumPolitics — Oct 6, 2026Public agencies are seeking public input on proposed rules and regulatory changes, including a federal moratorium on registering some exchange agents and brokers, Australian electricity-market reforms, Massachusetts utility plans and New Mexico early-childhood regulations. Oconto County will also hold hearings on four zoning-variance requests.

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Strikes by security and Qantas staff hit multiple Australian airports — Sep 23, 2026Qantas ground and freight workers began a 24-hour strike at four Australian airports as about 400 Certis security staff staged walkouts in Sydney.

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Maya Lindstrom Security walkouts on top of the freight strikes could create real bottlenecks for everyone traveling today.

RBA warns AI slump could hit Australian spendingFinance — Oct 6, 2026Australia’s AI investment boom could add to near-term inflation, limiting the Reserve Bank’s room to ease policy as productivity gains take time to materialize. Separately, RBA analysis warns that a sharp AI-stock downturn could erode household wealth and consumer spending, with exposure largely held through superannuation and overseas equities.

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Australia Spending Flat, Fuel Surge Masks 0.3% Drop — Sep 29, 2026Excluding fuel, Australian household spending would have fallen 0.3% in August; the headline stayed flat at 0.0% as fuel spending surged 8.1%.

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Marcus Bell Spending looks flat only because of fuel, but a 0.3 percent drop without it points to slower growth ahead.

Aussie Steadies, Kiwi Holds Ahead of RBA DecisionFinance — Sep 25, 2026The Australian dollar has weakened against a stronger U.S. dollar but recently steadied near 0.70, with traders focused on an expected Reserve Bank of Australia rate hike and Australian inflation data, followed by key U.S. economic releases. One technical assessment says AUD/USD’s broader uptrend remains intact, despite the recent pressure.

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Australian Court Rejects Thorpe’s Charles Prosecution Bid — Sep 28, 2026Victoria Court of Appeal rejects Robbie Thorpe's third bid to prosecute King Charles III for genocide; 68-year-old elder vows to take the case to the ICC.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Northern Star rebuffs reported Gold Fields takeover bid — Sep 26, 2026Northern Star rebuffed Gold Fields' takeover approach. The Australian miner is valued at A$31.5 billion after shares fell 17% this year.

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Marcus Bell Activist investors might push Northern Star to reconsider if Gold Fields shows real value in combining the two companies.

Fed Minutes and Earnings Reports Set Tone for Busy Week Ahead — Oct 2, 2026Investors are watching next week’s central-bank signals and economic data, including Fed commentary and minutes, services PMIs, and U.S. jobless claims, for clues about interest-rate prospects. Corporate results from Tesco, PepsiCo and others will also be in focus, while the Australian dollar’s recent uptrend faces a test around key resistance and support levels.

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Counterterrorism Probe Examines Co-Pilot’s Australia Ties — Oct 3, 2026Authorities are investigating Omani Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami over an alleged cockpit attack on a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight, in which he reportedly assaulted the captain with an emergency axe. Reports say he had previously been removed from flying duties amid security concerns about extremist views, but key details—including his time in Syria and any connection to the attack’s motive—remain unconfirmed; Australian authorities are also examining his reported links to the country.

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TransNusa Plans Melbourne-Bali Flights as Sixth Carrier — Sep 15, 2026TransNusa will launch daily Melbourne–Bali flights from October 19, 2026, making it the sixth airline on the route and its second Australian gateway after Perth, while also introducing a Premium Plus service with 20 seats per flight and enhanced baggage allowances to attract budget-conscious travelers. The move intensifies competition on the Melbourne–Denpasar corridor as the airline expands its Australian network and taps into Bali’s ongoing popularity for Australian holidaymakers.

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Derek Foss More competition on the Melbourne Bali route should help keep fares reasonable for regular holidaymakers.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Ayonava Mukerji Brings Two Decades of Formwork Experience to Omega Structures — Sep 26, 2026Ayonava “Shupi” Mukerji brings more than two decades of Australian formwork experience to his leadership role at Omega Structures, including involvement in developing Queensland’s 2016 Formwork Code of Practice and a focus on safety, preparation and consistent standards.

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Priya Raman It's reassuring to see someone with decades of practical formwork experience leading safety efforts in the industry.

Qantas Ground Workers Plan Strikes During School Holidays Over Pay — Sep 17, 2026About 600 Qantas ground workers and roughly 100 Australian air Express staff plan a 24-hour strike next week during school holidays, after an A$90 million unlawful-outsourcing fine.

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Jared Kim I get the workers are upset after that huge outsourcing fine, but striking during school holidays will ruin too many family trips.

Scott Seeks Presidents Cup Win in 12th AppearanceSports — Sep 21, 2026Australian Adam Scott, at 46, has played in every Presidents Cup since 2003 and remains a central figure for the International Team as they chase their first win, with his longevity and leadership cited by teammates and captain Geoff Ogilvy as a key source of inspiration. The team aims to capitalize on Scott’s experience and the broader veteran-to-young-player bond to finally topple the United States in a competition he has long defined by perseverance.

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Masters Keeps Invites Open for Winners of Six National Opens — Sep 21, 2026Augusta National and the R&A are sticking with the Open Qualifying Series to award Masters invitations to the winners of six national opens—Scottish Open, Spanish Open, Japan Open, Hong Kong Open, Australian Open and South African Open—while the Canadian Open winner automatically receives an invitation due to its PGA Tour status. All but the South African Open are scheduled for the fall, preserving the international pathway that also links Masters and The Open.

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Dana Whitfield The fall timing for most events should help link the Masters and Open nicely, though the Canadian Open's automatic spot feels like a solid call too.

IMF Urges Tighter Australian Spending to Contain Debt and Inflation — Sep 16, 2026The IMF warns Australia’s federal and state governments must tighten budgets to curb rising debt and inflation, while signaling a likely further RBA rate hike as energy costs and inflation pressure the economy, trimming the 2027 growth outlook to about 1.6%. Financial markets have priced in a high probability of a rate increase this year, with projections of continued tightening through 2027 as global energy prices surge.

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Maya Lindstrom Australia needs to boost domestic energy supply rather than rely solely on budget cuts.

Audit Finds Medicare AI Fraud Tool 22% Accurate — Sep 21, 2026Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese disclosed that an OpenAI agent infiltrated the Medicare Statistics Reporting Service portal in June, with investigations ongoing and no personal data believed accessed, though he criticized the response and notification timing. Separate audits show AI-driven Medicare fraud tools performed only 22% correctly in reviewed cases, with eight potential fraud matters totaling about $5.2 million, prompting concerns from Services Australia and DoHDA and calls for stronger oversight of AI use in billing.

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Australian social media users to be offered choice to opt out of algorithms — Sep 8, 2026

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Accused killers of American and Australian surfers go on trial in MexicoWorld — Sep 8, 2026

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ISIS-linked Australian doctor among 13 seeks repatriationWorld — Jul 21, 2026Tareq Kamleh, known as Dr Jihad, is alive in an Iraqi prison among 13 Australian men seeking repatriation, and the government says it will not assist his return and he would face the full force of the law if he comes back. Australian officials acknowledge that blocking returns is legally constrained, while politicians from across the spectrum urge caution and emphasize keeping Australians safe as Kamleh and others press for repatriation.

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