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CHINA-SHANGHAI-INT'L PUPPET ART WEEK (CN)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:46:28 GMT

(261006) -- SHANGHAI, Oct. 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A puppet show is performed by an Italian puppet troupe at the opening ceremony of the 10th "Golden Magnolia" Shanghai International Puppet Art Week in east China's Shanghai, Oct. 5, 2026. The art week, themed "See the World, See You and Me, Enjoy the Future," opened here on Monday. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

VVS Laxman lauds Iyer, praises India's adaptability after Asian Games gold

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:05:39 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 6 (ANI): VVS Laxman, head coach of the India men's team at the Asian Games 2026, praised the side's adaptability and preparation after India won the gold medal in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by 19 runs in the men's cricket final held at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Saturday to successfully defend their gold medal.

In a video posted on the Bo

Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav arrives in Fiji to attend Pre-COP discussions

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:03:19 GMT

Suva [Fiji], October 6 (ANI): Union Minister for Environment Bhupender Yadav arrived in Nadi, Fiji, on Tuesday to take part in the Pre-COP discussions co-hosted by Australia and Fiji.

This gathering precedes the COP31 conference under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), scheduled to take place in Turkey next month.

Yadav is scheduled to participate in bilateral and multilater

Filing in LIV Golf bankruptcy case features $300M investment from BC Partners

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:55:14 GMT

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BC Partners Credit is investing up to $300 million to help a revamped LIV Golf continue play in 2027, an amount confirmed Monday by a court filing in LIV's bankruptcy case.

The financing plan would have to be approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the District of New Jersey.

LIV filed for Chapter 11 protection last month, having completed its final season with the fina

India-Australia cultural ties to be celebrated through 4-city concert tour 'Sacred Pathways'

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:09:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): The Australian Government, in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is set to present 'Sacred Pathways: Where Ragas Meet Songlines', a landmark four-city concert tour celebrating the deep and enduring cultural ties between Australia and India through music.

Supported by the Australian Government's Centre for Australia India Relations, internationally ac

India's Branded Residences Pipeline Reaches 46 Projects Across 18 Cities, as TBRS 2.0 Opens in Mumbai

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:08:01 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 5: India's branded residences market has moved from a few pioneering launches to a national pipeline. The NOESIS Branded Residences India market map tracks 46 projects across 18 cities, delivered, under construction and announced. Nine are complete. The developers, brands and funds deciding the rest meet at The Branded Residences Summit, TBRS 2.0, curated by NOESIS Hotel

Suryansh Shedge replaces Hardik Pandya in India A squad for Australia A ODIs

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:09:48 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 5 (ANI): All-rounder Suryansh Shedge has been drafted into the India A squad as a replacement for the injured Hardik Pandya for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A in Puducherry.

Hardik, who was named in the original India A one-day squad subject to fitness clearance, has been ruled out after failing to overcome a fresh injury concern, reported Cricinfo.

Nearly Half of Asia Pacific Consumers Open to Using Stablecoins in the Next Five Years, Visa Study Finds

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:06:30 GMT

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Singapore, October 5: Visa, a world leader in digital payments, today released new survey findings on stablecoin awareness and consumer sentiment in Asia Pacific. The research reveals growing interest in practical uses such as everyday spending, travel and cross-border money movement, while limited understanding and concerns around trust remain barriers to wider use.

As stablecoins move beyond th

Flydubai's Omani co-pilot surveyed Ben Gurion airport multiple times, planned to crash plane: Israeli media

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:31:48 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], October 5 (ANI): Hamam al-Hammami, the Omani co-pilot behind the September 30 terrorist attack aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, had planned to direct the airliner into Ben Gurion Airport, according to reports published on Sunday by The Times of Israel.

Currently detained and undergoing interrogation within the United Arab Emirates, al-Hammami informed investigators that his

"I'll be very excited": Anrich Nortje eyes Test comeback against Australia

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:40:40 GMT

Cape Town [South Africa], October 4 (ANI): South Africa speedster Anrich Nortje is targeting a Test comeback, with the South African pacer revealing that his preparations began well before his recall to the national squad.

Nortje, who last played a Test in 2023, has been included in South Africa's 18-member preliminary squad for the three-match ICC World Test Championship series against Australia, which begins at

Vice President pays tribute to revolutionary freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on birth anniversary

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:03:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday paid tribute to freedom fighter and revolutionary patriot Shyamji Krishna Varma on his birth anniversary, recalling his contribution to India's freedom struggle and efforts to inspire Indians living abroad.

In a post on X, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan remembered Shyamji Krishna Varma for his 'unwaver

Australian authorities launch terror probe into Flydubai co-pilot over revelations he studied in country

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:03:15 GMT

Canberra [Australia], October 4 (ANI): Following reports that Hamam al-Hammami, the Omani co-pilot behind the September 30 terrorist attack aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, had been granted Australian student visa in 2014, authorities in Canberra have initiated an inquiry, according to The Times of Israel.

"The Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team (VIC JCTT), comprising the AFP, Victoria Po

"Nation can never forget his valour": PM Modi, leaders pay tribute to Shyamji Krishna Varma on birth anniversary

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:30:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to revolutionary and freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his birth anniversary, remembering his contribution to India's freedom struggle and his efforts to safeguard the honour of the motherland.

In a post shared on X, PM Modi said, 'On the occasion of his birth anniversary, heartfelt salutations to the great revolutionar

"Proud always": Suniel Shetty cheers for son-in-law KL Rahul on completing 10,000 international runs

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:48:37 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 3 (ANI): Actor Suniel Shetty is cheering aloud for his son-in-law, cricketer KL Rahul, as the Indian batter completed his 10,000 international runs on Saturday.

Shetty, who appeared to be watching India's third ODI against West Indies on his television, shared the special moment and wrote, "Just Rahul being Rahul. Proud always."

Hire Offshore in India, giving companies in the US, Europe and Australia a way to hire full-time Indian developers while the platform handles local employment, payroll and equipment.

Companies hiring offshore developers often have to choose between managing freelancers themselves or workin

England Champions to go for title in WCL Season 3

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:03:51 GMT

Dubai [UAE], October 3 (ANI): Star-studded England Champions are ready to make their mark in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) Season 3 as the tournament will take place across Dubai and Sharjah from October 3-18 2026, bringing together seven international Champions teams and some of the biggest names in world cricket.

The newly acquired England Champions franchise is building a formidable squad for Se

Aaron Donald out, Puka Nacua returns for Rams vs. Eagles

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:40:39 GMT

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Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald was ruled out for Week 4, but Los Angeles expects wide receiver Puka Nacua to be on the field Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Donald is dealing with soreness in his back that crept up last week against the Denver Broncos, head coach Sean McVay said Friday.

Nacua plans to play for the first time since the Sept. 10 opener and had no in

Rathod, Mulani's gritty stand helps India A secure draw, clinch series 1-0 against Australia A

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:45:01 GMT

Puducherry [India], October 2 (ANI): Yash Rathod and Shams Mulani put together a gritty 36-plus-over eighth-wicket partnership as India A held their nerve to secure a thrilling draw against Australia A on the fourth and final day of the second four-day match in Puducherry on Friday.

The result saw India A clinch the two-match series 1-0, having registered a commanding 162-run victory in the opening match.

Ancelotti calls India clash a 'test', Marquinhos eyes confidence boost for Brazil

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:44:37 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 2 (ANI): Brazil defender and captain Marquinhos welcomed the opportunity to play against India in a friendly, speaking about the warm reception from football-loving fans in Kolkata and their passion for the sport. Brazil head coach and multiple-time UEFA Champions League winner Carlo Ancelotti, meanwhile, described the match as another 'test' for his team to demonstrate its qualit

2027 WC last swansong for Rohit, Virat, Starc and couple of others: South Africa legend Shaun Pollock

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:01:23 GMT

Johannesburg [South Africa], October 2 (ANI): Following the unveiling of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule, former South African all-rounder Shaun Pollock said that the tournament could be the swansong for Indian legends Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Australian pacer Mitchell Starc. West Indies legend Brian Lara also warned that despite playing the qualifiers, the two-time champions Windies could 'cause some chao

"You don't get many opportunities to represent your nation in WC": Gill calls 2027 World Cup "unfinished business"

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:40:57 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 2 (ANI): Indian skipper Shubman Gill said that the team has unfinished business after losing the 2023 World Cup final to Australia, saying that one does not get many opportunities to represent the country in a World Cup.

Shubman, who had cracked a record-breaking 223* while successfully hunting down 406 runs in the second ODI against West Indies, was speaking to JioStar

Moeen Ali, Jason Roy, David Malan to play for Vauve Global's England Champions in WCL Season 3

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:40:45 GMT

Dubai [UAE], October 2 (ANI): World Championship of Legends (WCL) Season 3 will take place across Dubai and Sharjah from October 3 to 18, 2026, bringing together seven international Champions teams and some of the biggest names in world cricket.

Vauve Global, Hong Kong, the investment arm of RV Group, has acquired the England Champions franchise for Season 3 of the World Championship of Legends (WCL), marking a s

"I feel extremely lucky...": Gill on having Rohit-Virat's experience in ODI side

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:09:24 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 2 (ANI): Indian skipper Shubman Gill admitted that he is lucky to have the experience of ODI-exclusive stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the team, while also highlighting his approach to captaincy that involves listening to everyone.

Shubman, who had cracked a record-breaking 223* while successfully hunting down 406 runs in the second ODI against West Indie

Indian missions worldwide mark Gandhi Jayanti, recall his timeless message of truth, non-violence

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:04:11 GMT

Canberra [Australia], October 2 (ANI): Numerous Indian diplomatic missions globally observed Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on Friday by offering floral honours and recalling his enduring principles of truth, non-violence and peace.

To mark Gandhi Jayanti alongside the International Day of Non-Violence, the High Commission of India in Australia placed floral tributes at the Mahatma Gandhi memorial situated wi

India, Australia aim to expedite CECA, review ECTA progress to maximize duty-free access for Indian exporters

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:30:24 GMT

Milwaukee [US], October 2 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met with Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism Senator Don Farrell on Thursday (local time) on the sidelines of the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting, where both leaders discussed fast-tracking the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).

Sharing insights about the meeting in a post on X, Goyal said, '

Brazil football team touches down in Kolkata ahead of friendly clash against India

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:29:38 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], October 2 (ANI): The star-studded Brazil football team has landed in Kolkata ahead of their high-profile, much-anticipated friendly match against the Indian men's football team at the city's iconic Salt Lake Stadium.

The All India Football Federation (AIFF), on July 30, announced that the Brazil senior men's national team will play an international friendly match against India

Broncos brace for test from Brock Purdy, unbeaten 49ers

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:55:15 GMT

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Super Bowl combatants in 1990 meet for the first time in four years when the Denver Broncos visit the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in Santa Clara, Calif.

The home team has won the last four meetings between the early season success stories, with rookie Brock Purdy watching from the sideline as a rookie last-round draft choice while Jimmy Garoppolo directed an 11-10 loss to De

ATP roundup: Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz advance in Asia

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:05:08 GMT

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Alexander Zverev continued his stellar 2026 season, defeating Cameron Norrie of Great Britain 7-6 (1), 6-4 to advance at the China Open in Beijing on Thursday.

Winner of two Grand Slam tournaments this year, World No. 2 Zverev is moving closer to overtaking No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy. With the victory, the German also leads the ATP Tour with 28 hard-court wins on the year.

India to open ICC ODI World Cup 2027 campaign against Australia, face Pakistan three days later

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:48:12 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): India will begin their ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2027 campaign against defending champions Australia in Cape Town on October 7, with the much-anticipated clash against Pakistan scheduled for October 10 in Johannesburg. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the tournament schedule on Thursday.

India have been placed in Group A alongside Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan

"Major milestones": ICC Chairman Jay Shah on World Cup 2027 schedule, ticket ballot

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:48:06 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah on Thursday described the announcement of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule and the opening of the ticket ballot as "major milestones", saying the developments bring fans one step closer to the tournament.

ICC on Thursday announced the schedule for the ODI Cricket World Cup 2027, with India set to open their

Harper, Maddison added as Australia make changes ahead of first SA Test

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:46:46 GMT

Melourne [Australia], October 1 (ANI): Australia have added wicketkeeper Sam Harper and batter Nic Maddinson to their squad for the opening Test against South Africa in Durban, with the pair providing cover for Josh Inglis, who has been ruled out with a fractured right index finger.

Inglis sustained the injury ahead of the series, with his availability for the second Test in Gqeberha to be assessed as his recover

ICC announces ODI World Cup 2027 schedule; India to face Australia in opener, Pakistan in same group

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:46:39 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced the schedule for the Men's ODI Cricket World Cup 2027, with India set to open their Group Stage campaign against defending champions Australia in Cape Town on October 7.

The 12 teams already confirmed for the Group Stage have been divided into two groups of six.

India, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Zi

"Gill is only growing in stature with time": Harbhajan hails Shubman's record double century

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:13:39 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 1 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh heaped praise on Indian skipper Shubman Gill after his record-breaking double century during India's historic 406-run chase against the West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series on Thursday.

During the second ODI, Gill put up a massive 255-run opening stand with Rohit Sharma to set the tempo for a humongous run-ch

Maa Acorn unveils Ayana Woods, Bengaluru's first longevity- and wellness-anchored villa community, with the largest resort-style club spread across 8 acres

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:09:45 GMT

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 1: Maa Acorn Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd. today unveiled the resort-style club at Ayana Woods, its 75-acre villa community in Sarjapura: an 8-acre club with a longevity clinic at its heart, positioned as the largest club of its kind in any villa community in Bengaluru. The club is central to Maa Acorn's vision for Ayana Woods as a residential community built aro

"Shows determination and concentration": Rohit hails skipper Gill's record-breaking double ton

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:08:27 GMT

Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 1 (ANI): Indian batter Rohit Sharma hailed his opening partner and skipper Shubman Gill for his brutal double ton in a record-breaking chase against West Indies in the second ODI at Guwahati on Wednesday, saying that after fielding for a whole innings, such a big knock shows his 'determination and concentration'.

During a successful record-breaking run chase of 406 runs, th

Pacific leaders urge climate action as UN pre-COP talks open in Fiji

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:21:10 GMT

TheUN"pre-COP"climategathering kicked off on Monday in the Fijian city of Nadi, where Pacific leaders are seeking to draw the world's attention to life on the frontline ofclimate change.

The South Pacific is among the most vulnerable regions in the world to global warming -- from rising sea waters jeopardising homes to increasing temperatures causing coral bleaching.

This week's talks in Nadi and on the ato

Iraq: Dire Prospects for Alleged ISIS-Linked Men, Boys

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

(Beirut) - Nearly 5,700 men and boys held as alleged Islamic State (ISIS) members and transferred to Iraq in early 2026 are at risk of abuse including imminent prosecution for adults in unfair trials, followed by execution, Human Rights Watch said today. Dozens of countries are stalling on repatriating and providing aid to their detained nationals amid torture allegations, grave illnesses, and several deaths in custody. T

Afghans Await Justice 25 Years After War Began

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT

(Washington, DC) - The United States and coalition countries have yet to provide genuine justice or redress for war crimes and other grave abuses in Afghanistan in the 25 years since the war began on October 7, 2001, Human Rights W

The youth crime panic: Real fear, wrong fix

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

While serious youth crime fuels genuine fear, evidence suggests harsher punishment is failing to address the small group of repeat offenders driving much of the harm, writesWayne Hawkins.

LAST WEEK, at the supermarket in our shopping centre in Claremont, Tasmania, retired police officerPhil Pykesaw three young people filling their bags and pockets. Hetold themto put it back.

What followed was a stream of ab

Democracy fails when corruption becomes a system

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Political corruption thrives not simply through individual wrongdoing, but through systems that reward secrecy, influence and unequal access to power, writesDavid Higginbottom.

We often speak about political corruption as though it were a personal defect. A corrupt politician is a bad person. A compromised public servant has failed an ethical test. A lobbyist has achieved an outcome at our expense. Fraud, bribery

Australias productivity problem may be impossible to measure

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Australias productivity debate overlooks a fundamental flaw: across much of the economy, productivity simply cannot be reliably measured.Stephen Koukoulaswrites.

IT IS PARTICULARLY noteworthy that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and Productivity Commission(PC) appear to have never produced any estimate of the productivity changes of their own institutions.

It is clear why this is the case.

Product

The Ukraine war: Propaganda and the death of truth

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

As propaganda clouds the Ukraine war, inconvenient truths are being buried and voices opposing the conflict silenced, writes DrWilliam Briggs.

IN EARLY SEPTEMBER, Independent Australia publishedan articlehighlighting the case of a young Ukrainian anti-war activist and socialist who faces 15 years in prison for arguing against the war.

His call was to unite people on both sides of the border. The mainstream

AUKUS Inquiry exposes the great submarine deception

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

AUKUS critics warn the $500 billion submarine deal is sacrificing Australian sovereignty and social priorities to deeper integration with the U.S. war machine, writes DrJohn Jiggens.

This article is the second part of a two-part story. Read part oneHERE.

The Brisbane session

Members of the Queensland peace not war community, including myself, attended the Brisbane s

Profound ignorance displayed in interest rates fake outrage

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Economic analysis in most of Australias media last week was more manipulation than information, asAlan Austinreports.

COMMENTARY from reporters, economists and sundry internet ratbags on last Tuesdaysinterest raterise revealed serious stupidity and malice.

3AWpresenterMark Allenwas almost speechless trying todescribethe frenzy of attacks against TreasurerJim Chalmersby newsrooms after the Reserve Bank of Au

Rohingya Myanmar and the Rare Earth

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:24:19 GMT

Rohingyas, critical minerals, and a war in which the ground is worth more than those who live on it.

When a land contains strategic minerals, its inhabitants risk becoming the least valuable part of the territory.

I. THE MINERAL

There are seventeen chemical elements grouped under the name rare earths. They are not simply minerals for electric vehicles: neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium

Sorry AI and war are pushing prices up but it is what it is

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

One envelope, two apologies, one kitchen table. Everyone is very sorry. Nobody is responsible. And the bill, as always, is addressed to the one person in the story who did nothing at all, writes ProfessorVince Hooper.

A WAR RAISED YOUR MORTGAGEand a machine apologised for climbing into Medicare. Canberra accepted both explanations.

On Tuesday morning, the Prime MinisterAnthony Albanesedescribed a technology

Australia's institutions yet to follow court rulings on antisemitism

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:30:00 GMT

The notion that criticism of Israel is inherently antisemitic has a documented history of failure in the courts, yet Australias education, health and arts institutions continue to be cowed into submission, writesPaul Begley.

THREE MONTHS BEFORE the7 OctoberHamas atrocity in 2023, La Trobe University (LTU) adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism, but witho

Angus Taylor's culture wars won't save the Coalition

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor is trying to exploit the same shallow culture war politics that have fuelled the rise of right-wing populism both here and overseas, writes ProfessorCarl Rhodes.

AUSTRALIANS ARE WORRIED about paying the bills and the price of groceries, while wages stagnate and home ownership slips further out of reach for young people.

Meanwhile, Coalition leaders are once ag

How much office space does your business really need

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Getting the size of your office right is one of the more important decisions when choosing a workspace.

Too little and your team feels cramped and constrained; too much and you're paying for space that sits empty. Working out how much you really need takes a bit of thought, but it saves money and headaches.

Here's a guide to working out how muchoffice space your Sydney businessreally needs.

Democracy begins before the ballot box

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Australias elections give voters real choice, but democracy remains incomplete when political parties control who gets to appear on the ballot in the first place.David Higginbottomwrites.

AUSTRALIANS CHOOSE their governments. On election day, we vote for parties, independents and minor candidates, and preferential voting gives us a meaningful capacity to rank alternatives.

However, who chooses the candidate

JEFF MCMULLEN: American angst

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Around the world, there is growing consternation about the state of U.S. democracy. The angst is most intense in Washington, DC, writes DrJeff McMullen.

IT IS MORE than half a century since I reported on the great national drama ofWatergate. PresidentRichard Nixons dirty tricks broke the rules for free elections and put U.S. democracy to a critical test.

After more than a month back in Washington, DC, it is

5 Trusted roofing companies in Sydney for residential roofing

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:45:00 GMT

Compare five trusted roofing companies in Sydney for residential roofing. See what each does well and what to check before you hire a roofer.

If you own a home in Sydney, your roof works harder than you probably give it credit for. It copes with scorching summers, sideways coastal rain, gusty southerlies and the odd hailstorm, and most of us only look up when a stain appears on the bedroom ceiling.

By then

Top 9 firms financing battery storage projects in Australia

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Explore nine firms financing battery storage projects in Australia, from major banks and government funds to specialist lenders supporting energy storage growth.

Australia's battery storage sector is moving faster than almost any other part of the country's energy transition. As coal plants edge toward retirement and renewable penetration climbs, grid-scale batteries have become essential for keeping the lights o

OpenAI imposes new precautions following breach of Australian healthcare system

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:45:11 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- OpenAI has imposed new precautions to prevent models from interacting with the internet in unintended ways following a breach of Australia's healthcare system, an executive told an inquiry in Sydney on Tuesday.

Appearing before a federal parliamentary inquiry into AI, OpenAI chief strategy officer Jason Kwon reiterated that the breach of a data portal linked to Australia's Medicare sys

Australian petrol vehicle sales down 36.2 pct in September

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:45:12 GMT

CANBERRA, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- Petrol vehicle sales in Australia were down 36.2 percent year-on-year in September as electric vehicle sales continued to surge, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) reported on Tuesday.

The report also said that diesel vehicle sales declined by 18.4 percent in September.

In the same period, the FCAI said that sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-i

How to build an expansion club: the challenges and opportunities for the new NRL and AFL teams

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:18:00 GMT

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There is a vigorous debate going on about screen use in Australian schools and how much and what kinds are good for learning.

Education Minister Jason Clare has called for a "digital detox", amid calls from

Interview: Chinese climate cooperation helps advance Pacific climate action: Fijian scholar

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:15:12 GMT

by Xinhua writers Guo Xinhui and Liu Xiaoyu

SUVA, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- China's role in global climate governance is increasingly pivotal, and its practical and effective climate cooperation with Pacific island countries is helping advance climate action in the region, said Joseph Veramu, acting dean of the College of Humanities, Education and Law at Fiji National University.

In a recent interview with Xinhu

Driver who allegedly crashes into crowd in Australia's Newcastle refused bail

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:45:16 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- The teenager who was allegedly behind the wheel of a car that crashed into a crowd and injured 10 in Australia's Newcastle was refused bail on Sunday.

Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe, 18, has been charged with three counts of dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, three counts of negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm and three counts of causing bodily harm by mis

Daylight saving time begins in parts of Australia

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:15:12 GMT

CANBERRA, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- Daylight saving time began in parts of Australia on Sunday, with clocks moving forward by one hour.

At 2:00 a.m. local standard time, clocks were advanced to 3:00 a.m. in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia.

The change means residents in those states and territories will have an extra hour of daylight in the evening d

Teen driver charged for alleged crashing into crowd in Australia's Newcastle

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:45:06 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- The alleged teen driver of the car, which plowed into a crowd in the Australian city of Newcastle, 110 km north of Sydney, on Saturday morning, has been charged, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported.

Indika Bambrick Samarasinghe, 18, has been charged with three instances of dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, three instances of negligent driving occasi

10 hospitalized after car hits crowd in Australia's Newcastle

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:45:11 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Ten people have been hospitalized after a car crashed into a crowd in the Australian city of Newcastle, 110 km north of Sydney, on Saturday morning.

The assistant commissioner of police in the Australian state of New South Wales, David Waddell, told reporters on Saturday afternoon that a car was driving erratically before the driver lost control and crashed into a crowd around 9:30 a.m

Driver arrested after car hits crowd in Australia's Newcastle

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:15:17 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- A driver has been arrested after a car crashed into a crowd in the Australian city of Newcastle, north of Sydney, on Saturday morning, injuring nine people including children.

A police statement said that emergency services were called to reports that a vehicle had struck people in a crowd in Newcastle, 110 km north of Sydney, around 9:30 a.m. local time on Saturday, with multiple peop

9 injured after car crashes into crowd north of Sydney

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:15:13 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Nine people have been injured after a car crashed into a crowd north of Sydney on Saturday morning, triggering a major emergency response.

A police statement said that emergency services were called to reports that a vehicle had struck people in a crowd in the city of Newcastle, 110 km north of Sydney, around 9:30 a.m. local time on Saturday, with multiple people injured and a large em

Flash: Multiple injured after car hits crowd in Newcastle, Australia -- media

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:15:17 GMT

Flash: Multiple injured after car hits crowd in Newcastle, Australia -- media

Emergency services on scene after car hits crowd in Australia's Newcastle

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:15:13 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Several people have been injured as a result of a car hitting a crowd of people in Newcastle in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) on Saturday morning, NSW Ambulance said.

Paramedics and police are at the scene with 10 ambulances and three helicopters treating a number of people.

Researchers create "mini brains" to advance MS research

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:45:22 GMT

MELBOURNE, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Researchers from Australia and New Zealand have developed 3D "mini brains" that they hope will speed up the search for treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune condition affecting almost three million people worldwide.

The research team used reprogrammed adult stem cells to engineer a human-like central nervous system cell model about the size of a grain of rice, accord

Australian state reports second OpenAI website breach

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:45:12 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- The state government of Australia's New South Wales (NSW) on Friday reported a second government website breach involving an OpenAI agent.

The NSW Premier's Department said it was notified by the AI giant on Thursday that a rogue agent in June entered a National Parks and Wildlife Service web application containing historical information and data on fires.

It said that the NSW D

3 men charged after women assaulted during Sydney home invasions

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:45:17 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Three men have been arrested and charged after two women were assaulted during separate home invasions in southwest Sydney on Tuesday and Thursday.

Police said in a statement on Friday that the first incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday when a group of unknown men forced entry into a property in the southwest Sydney suburb of Arncliffe before threatening a 31-year-old woman

Roundup: Britain's automotive production rises in August, but pressure persists

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:15:11 GMT

LONDON, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- Britain's automotive production registered the second rise in the year to date in August, but the prospect is volatile amid pressure derived from the protectionist policies of the European Union (EU).

The country's vehicle production rose 5.7 percent year on year to 40,872 units in August, according to data released Wednesday by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

In a year of record-breaking heat, Australia and Pacific leaders meet to sharpen climate goals

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:52:58 GMT

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Job vacancies fall again in Australia

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:45:30 GMT

CANBERRA, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Job vacancies in Australia fell 0.9 percent in the three months to August, following a 2.2-percent decline in the previous three months, official data showed on Thursday.

The number of job vacancies fell by 3,000 to 325,000 in August, while vacancies declined by 1.3 percent over the year, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

The decline was driven by the pri

Economic Watch: Revitalization strategies propel Chinese time-honored heritage industries onto fast track

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:15:58 GMT

NANCHANG, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- In Jingdezhen, China's porcelain capital, located in the east of the country, an experience center is attracting thousands of visitors from around the world via the novel opportunity to make their own pottery from scratch.

Holding a slowly rotating lump of porcelain clay in both hands and carefully lifting it upwards at the center was a visitor surnamed Liang from Shanghai, a handicr

Australia's central bank warns AI boom carries financial stability risks

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:45:19 GMT

SYDNEY, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on Thursday warned that the rapid development and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) could pose risks to financial stability.

The central bank said in its semi-annual Financial Stability Review that the rapid advances in frontier AI capabilities, together with broader technological developments, are reducing the cost and technical expertise req

China Open roundup: Zheng advances as Shang earns Zverev showdown

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:17:55 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Qinwen got her 2026 China Open campaign off to a winning start as the home favorite beat compatriot Shi Han in a highly anticipated all-Chinese clash on Thursday, while men's world No. 2 Alexander Zverev of Germany and China's rising star Shang Juncheng set up a second-round meeting.

Despite making several unforced errors, Zheng, the Paris Olympic champion, advanced with a 7-6 (

Reintroduction of vultures to France causes friction with farmers

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:05:42 GMT

Watching vultures feed is an impressive sight. Dozens of birds with wingspans of up to two metres descend simultaneously on to an animal carcass, jostling to get as close as possible.

It's a real mele, a real scrum. They really go in on each other, they jump on each others backs. Anything goes, says Robert Straughan, looking down over the edge of a cliff at a clearing 100 metres below, where he has just sent a sh

9 injured after car crashes into crowd north of Sydney

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:27:01 GMT

Nine people have been injured after a car crashed into a crowd north of Sydney on Saturday morning, triggering a major emergency response.

A police statement said that emergency services were called to reports that a vehicle had struck people in a crowd in the city of Newcastle, 110 kilometers north of Sydney, around 9:30 am local time on Saturday, with multiple people injured and a large emergency response unde

World powers gather in Pacific to chart climate battle

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:50:51 GMT

Ministers, climate negotiators and a handful of leaders will meet in the Fijian city of Nadi for the 5-6 October talks.

They will be charting the course for a major UN-sponsored global climate summit, known asCop31, to be held in November inTurkey's Antalya province.

ForPacificnations, hosting the preliminary talks in their region offers an opportunity to draw the world's attention to life on the frontline

Bodycam video released in Luigi Mangione arrest

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:06:11 GMT

Bodycam video released in Luigi Mangione arrest

Off-duty NYPD detective stabbed during attempted robbery

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:05:34 GMT

Off-duty NYPD detective stabbed during attempted robbery

UConn Police offer tuition waivers for police, fire in effort to boost recruitment

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:05:28 GMT

UConn Police offer tuition waivers for police, fire in effort to boost recruitment

Court shows 'no forgiveness' for child rapist, sentencing man to 60 years to life

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:04:58 GMT

Court shows 'no forgiveness' for child rapist, sentencing man to 60 years to life

California Highway Patrol officer killed in crash

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:04:30 GMT

California Highway Patrol officer killed in crash

Sinclair Confirms Its Q3 Earnings Results Reveal Date

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:06:33 GMT

Sinclair Confirms Its Q3 Earnings Results Reveal Date

Former Boulder County deputy accused of firing shots at sheriff's office headquarters

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:36:19 GMT

Former Boulder County deputy accused of firing shots at sheriff's office headquarters

Long Island Missing Child Rescue Operation Results in Successful Location of 34 Children and Teens

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:34:43 GMT

Long Island Missing Child Rescue Operation Results in Successful Location of 34 Children and Teens

Video shows man steal cruiser and flee after allegedly shooting Kalamazoo County deputy

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:34:11 GMT

Video shows man steal cruiser and flee after allegedly shooting Kalamazoo County deputy

Miami Dade Deputy Luis Hernandez wins first UFC fight against convicted felon

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:33:56 GMT

Miami Dade Deputy Luis Hernandez wins first UFC fight against convicted felon

Wisconsin trooper dies after falling from bridge overpass during pursuit

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:33:55 GMT

Wisconsin trooper dies after falling from bridge overpass during pursuit

Judge- Okla. deputy's warrantless license plate reader search violated Fourth Amendment

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:33:51 GMT

Judge- Okla. deputy's warrantless license plate reader search violated Fourth Amendment