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Monday 26 October 2026 · daily · 1048 stories

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Australia · ABC

Second death increases call for action on health system in 'crisis'

26 Oct 14:37

Tasmania's health system is in "crisis" after the second death of a patient involving a delayed ambulance this month, Labor and the Greens say.

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Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Good Food Guide Awards LIVE updates: Crowd gives standing ovation to Sydney icon Peter Gilmore as he wins Legend Award; Peter Fiander takes out Young Chef of the Year as all the wi

Live coverage of the SMH Good Food Guide Awards ceremony at Carriageworks.

26 Oct 17:24

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Major storm and hail warning for south-east Queensland

Soaked residents across south-east Queensland are being warned to prepare for another drenching, with winds, hail and flooding forecast.

26 Oct 17:24

Australia · ABC

Jury told alleged murder victim may have died from 'broken heart'

A jury has been told they cannot exclude the possibility an elderly woman allegedly murdered by her daughter died from a broken heart.

26 Oct 17:18

Australia · Guardian Australia

Australia politics live: Steggall and Ryan accuse Taylor of not ‘reading the room’ with ’tone deaf’ Haines tribute speech

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26 Oct 17:15

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

A farewell to Sydney’s dreaded pink buses

Every time the pink buses come up in conversation, I turn straight to Canterbury’s dead man’s turn. In February, I was vindicated.

26 Oct 17:11

Australia · ABC

Breaking: Man found dead in Queensland floodwaters

Emergency services were called to Smothering Creek at Boompa Road on the Fraser Coast just after 11am.

26 Oct 17:11

Australia · ABC

Convicted paedophile Allan Hopkins arrested and extradited to SA

A convicted child rapist who sparked a national manhunt over alleged child sex offences has been extradited to South Australia.

26 Oct 17:10

Australia · ABC

As Sydney gets a brand new airport, will Perth's ever be upgraded?

Perth Airport's chief executive has warned passengers the facility is set for major upheaval as it moves to consolidate its four terminals, with construction work meaning people will have to allow for delays.

26 Oct 17:00