Israel has intensified its war offensive in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria.
World
Max Corstorphan

‘Stay away’: Israel intensifies war on three fronts

A day after global scenes of commemoration for those killed in the events of October 7, Israel has intensified attacks on terrorist groups Hezbollah and Hamas, striking Lebanon, Gaza and Syria.

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Staff Writers

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There are calls within the US to change to a popular voting system.
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Isabelle Mullen

World’s ‘greatest democracy’? Then why is voting in US hard

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US Vice-President Kamala Harris says she owns a Glock.
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Ben Robinson

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gets a full-fibre installation NBN demonstration.
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Dan Jervis-Bardy

Labor launches NBN privatisation fight

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Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have traded blows on the floor of Parliament House over Israel.
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Australia
Katina Curtis and Dan Jervis-Bardy

‘You should stand condemned’: Dutton slams Albo over Israel

Peter Dutton has accused Anthony Albanese of trying to ‘speak out of both sides of his mouth’ on the Israel-Gaza conflict as the Coalition rejected his motion condemning Hamas’ October 7 attack. 

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The visa of Professor Khaled Beydoun is under review by the Government after he said October 7 was a day for "celebration" at a pro-Palestine event in Sydney.
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Max Corstorphan

October 7 ‘celebration’ sparks visa review of US professor

The visa of an American law professor visiting Australia is under review by the Government after he labelled October 7 as a “good day”, one for “celebration” while speaking at a pro-Palestine rally in Sydney.

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Matt Shrivell

Attempted murder charges after tea laced with insecticide

Police have charged a man with trying to murder a woman after lacing her cup of tea with insecticide.

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Alan Yazbek allegedly displays the sign.
NSW
Matt Shrivell

Wealthy restauranteur charged for Nazi protest sign display

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Hayley Taylor and Ailish Delaney

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NAB has cut its fixed rates for customers by up to 0.65 percentage points.
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Ailish Delaney

Big four bank makes major interest rate move

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Daniel Newell

Iron ore set to top $US120/t with more China support

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The Reserve Bank is set to release the minutes of its September meeting.
Business
Poppy Johnston

Reserve Bank minutes release to reflect inflation-busting mantra

The Reserve Bank minutes are due to be delivered with more of the same message and a laser focus on beating inflation.

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Opinion

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There are calls within the US to change to a popular voting system.
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Isabelle Mullen

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Never before has power felt so precarious, writes Andrew Carswell.
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Andrew Carswell

Why it sucks to be an incumbent government right now

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EDITORIAL: On all days, but especially today, we must remember the solemn vow the world made in the shadow of the Holocaust.  Never again. 
Opinion
Editorial

No ‘context’ can justify October 7 atrocities

EDITORIAL: On all days, but especially today, we must remember the solemn vow the world made in the shadow of the Holocaust.  Never again. 

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The New York Times

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The New York Times

Trump’s angry, rambling speeches reignite question of age

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The New York Times

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Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) speaks as Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota listens during the vice-presidential debate.
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The New York Times

Takeaways from a tense but friendly vice presidential debate

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Wenlei Ma

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The Apprentice charts Donald Trump's early days in the New York business scene.
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Wenlei Ma

The Trump movie gives him what he denies others

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Staff Writers

Diddy sex case lawyer ready to ‘name other celebrities'

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Society

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Companies
Georgina Noack

Is my car spying on me? The top car brands tracking drivers

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Australia
Katina Curtis

Smart devices face tougher cybersecurity rules under new law

All smart devices including watches, fridges and televisions would have to meet minimum cybersecurity standards under new laws the Government hopes will better protect Australians and businesses.

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Lebby Eyres

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The clocks have been turned forward an hour, but your body is probably still playing catch up. Here’s why

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Lifestyle

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Mathers house was built in 1937 for the renowned Queensland shoe retailer William Mathers and his family.
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Rachel Wells

Stunning historic properties go under hammer across country

Three incredible historic properties in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth have sold at auction, fetching higher than expected prices.

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Shruti Advani

How to lie to your husband & not feel guilty about it

‘It’s not cheating if they don’t find out.’

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Brendan Crabb

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The Western Bears NRL bid has been rejected.
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NRL
Ben McClellan

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Jack Hayes has had a medical with Collingwood.
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Ben Sutton

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Ben Sutton

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MI5 boss Ken McCallum says too many youngsters are being drawn into online extremism.
UK
Staff Writers

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Fanny Brodersen

Shock outcome in sex assault case against McCann suspect

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The expected path of Hurricane Milton.
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The Best Australian Yarn

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Best Australian Yarn judge author Holden Sheppard.
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Short story competition attracts record 6000 entries

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Best Australian Yarn competition event at WA Museum. Simon Baronowitz, Miles Hitchcock, Basim Shamaon & Julia Lambo.
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$50,000 gives winner confidence to write on

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