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England's World Cup fate is resting on a miracle Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
After a scratchy win over Papua New Guinea, England need a miracle to stay alive in the Rugby League World Cup, and big questions need to be answered about the sport's future in its birthplace.
Series set for epic finale as Aussie batters must stand up Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
After Rickelton and Mulder's heroics, Australia needs batting heroes to stand up on a decisive final day in Cape Town.
Can anyone rein in the rabble of Queensland parliament? Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
While the Speaker of Queensland parliament says he "just hopes" conduct improves, a respected former Speaker says he was deliberately undermined by the government.
Teenager charged over alleged stabbing at Sydney house party Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
An 18-year-old man was allegedly stabbed as police shut down a large house party in Western Sydney overnight.
Family criticise lack of communication as authorities consider Fiji death Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
The family of Jason Rigby, who died in Fiji in 2024, say they still do not know how their loved one died.
What happens next for Sam Wood after his bail has been denied Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Former reality TV contestant Sam Wood is set to spend at least another six months behind bars in south-east Queensland, after his second failed bail bid.
Erin Patterson one of few Australians sentenced to die in prison Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Patterson's re-sentencing puts her in a rare grouping of convicted killers in Australia who will never be eligible for freedom.
Wall Street drops to worst day since June after tech stocks sell-off deepens Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
All three major US stock indexes slumped, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq suffering the steepest loss. Intel suffered its worst loss in 50 years.
Three flown to Melbourne hospitals after tourist mini-van rolls on island Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Ten people have been injured in a mini-van crash on King Island in Bass Strait, with three flown to Melbourne hospitals.
Liberal plan to scrap Treaty risks 'sending us back', Aboriginal leader warns Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Victorian Indigenous leaders accuse Opposition Leader Jess Wilson of using Treaty as a "political football", warning decades of progress could be lost if the historic agreement is scrapped.
Mother shares 'forever' grief of losing daughter in crash while driving Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Road safety advocate Kat Brown — who lost her toddler in a crash while she was behind the wheel — is pleading with motorists to take care as the number of deaths on South Australian roads has already surpassed last year's total.
Locals near new Sydney metro can hear blaring chimes from inside homes Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
A total of 42,000 trips were made on the new Southwest Metro on Friday, but for local residents the service has come at a cost.
Victoria's chief health officer warns of thunderstorm asthma risk Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Large parts of eastern and northern Victoria are being warned of heightened thunderstorm asthma conditions today.
'Changing of the guard' as fashion retailers return to physical stores Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
A wave of legacy retail brands have been shutting up shop, but e-commerce brands tapped into their consumer base are taking their place.
Quick hits: Mix-up ends schoolmates' mammoth stand, Breetzke brings the fight Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Ryan Rickelton is left fuming after a mix-up ends a mammoth partnership with schoolmate Wiaan Mulder, as Matthew Breetzke doesn't back down on a day of toil for the Aussies. Here are the quick hits from day four in Cape Town.
Pelvic pain clinic teaches school students not to suffer in silence Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
A school outreach program encourages young women to seek diagnosis, treatment and support for pelvic pain.
New tennis number one as Zverev finally reaches the top Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
After years being blocked from the top of the game by a series of tennis greats, Germany's Alexander Zverev finally clinches the men's world number one ranking.
Before captain, a king: The dramatic life of Patrick Stewart Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Before he shot to Star Trek superstardom, a young Patrick Stewart toured Australia as an ensemble actor. His love for theatre never waned.
Fears blue whale decline signals changes in Bonney Upwelling ocean current Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
Marine ecologists fear climate change is transforming the ecosystem near the border of Victoria and South Australia.
Brand used fame to 'facilitate' sex but consent was key, he tells jury Posted on Friday October 30, 2026
The famous actor gave evidence from the dock, telling the jury he was "promiscuous" at the time, but consent was "fundamental" to him. The next day, his wife backed him up in court.
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Crypto giant Binance attempting to recover $6.3bn stolen in hack linked to North Korea Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 The cyber-attack, which the company describes as complex, is believed to be the largest ever of its kind. What we know about Binance's $6.3bn hack Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Cyber correspondent Joe Tidy explains more about what is suspected to be the biggest hack in history. Hundreds evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky during rare Ukraine ceasefire Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Hundreds of people are also understood to have stayed in the front-line town, despite the dangers. Driver guilty of hitting cyclist and dragging him to death under car Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Simon Richardson is convicted of murdering head teacher Michael Mullins and will be sentenced on Monday. Police deployed during stand-off over control of top Poland court Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 The escalation came after the government suspended two senior justices and moved to bring criminal charges against them. US inmate Christa Pike says she woke up 'confused and in pain' after failed execution Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 It is Pike's first public statement since she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection in September. King visits Guyanese slave rebellion site on Caribbean tour Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Hundreds of slaves were killed by colonial leaders in the Demerera rebellion of 1823, with many survivors executed. Police Scotland carrying out 'active inquiries' into Andrew and Epstein Balmoral visits Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 The force said it had received information and stressed its inquiries were at "an early stage". Russell Brand accusers 'haunted' for years by alleged crimes, court hears Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 The women involved in the case had "nothing to gain" apart from "some closure", the prosecutor says. They strangled us, says founder of Russian newspaper shut under pressure from authorities Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia over the last three decades. US tech stocks see sharp falls as AI spending nears $1tn Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Shares in Intel continue to fall while the tech-heavy Nasdaq opens at its lowest level in more than two months. Democrats in the US have an identity crisis - it won't be an easy fix Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Whatever the result of the midterm elections, the party is facing tough questions over what they stand for and who should represent them. Set up to fail? Where England's World Cup campaign went wrong Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 England's men and women endured different types of disappointment at the Rugby League World Cup on Friday - and the inquests have already begun. How a passenger's confession helped convict her cousin of murder Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Simon Richardson hit cyclist Michael Mullins with his car and dragged him along for over a mile. Who could be behind the Binance hack and what we know so far Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Binance has been hit by what could be the biggest crypto hack ever - here's what we know so far We went on holiday with our neighbours and swapped families - it tore us apart Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Rachel Stone tells how her parents swapped partners, the chaos it caused and how she came to forgive them. G20 'family photo' cancelled after protests over presence of Russian minister Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 European foreign ministers refused to be pictured with Sergei Lavrov at the summit being held in Atlanta. Canada stops using 'avalanche dogs' for rescues in Rocky Mountains, stirring outrage Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 A 55-year-old dog rescue programme that has found missing hikers and children in the Canadian wilderness was axed as part of government budget cuts. Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to 'beloved actor' Sir Patrick Stewart after his death at 86 Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 The actor died in Los Angeles following a "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Spain transport minister says he won't resign over high-speed rail disaster Posted on Friday October 30, 2026 Óscar Puente has been facing calls to resign after two high-speed trains collided earlier in the week, killing at least 69 people.
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