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Saturday 31 October 2026 · daily · 2188 stories

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Australia · ABC

Erin Patterson one of few Australians sentenced to die in prison

31 Oct 08:02

Patterson's re-sentencing puts her in a rare grouping of convicted killers in Australia who will never be eligible for freedom.

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Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Derby Day LIVE: Lachie Neale in the spotlight; Gloomy skies threaten Flemington; Scratchings hit Melbourne Cup field

We are up to Derby Day today. Follow our live coverage for the fashion, colour, fun and racing of this super day

31 Oct 15:28

Australia · ABC

More than $3m spent on government merch, including condoms and lollies

The Commonwealth is clamping down on merchandise across all agencies in a bid to limit the amount of taxpayer funds going towards promotional items.

31 Oct 15:10

Australia · ABC

Courtney Barnett's songs aren't just about Courtney Barnett

The details in Courtney Barnett's songs often belong to her. The feelings somehow belong to everybody.

31 Oct 14:58

Australia · ABC

More than 3,000 deaths in Indonesia linked to fire pollution, report says

Pollution from smoke emitted by months of wildfires across Indonesia caused an estimated 3,560 deaths in September, according to a new study.

31 Oct 14:45

Australia · ABC

Ferrari fastest as Verstappen says Kiwi rival should 'act a little smarter'

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was fastest in both practice sessions for a Mexico City Grand Prix set to crown 20-year-old Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli as Formula 1's youngest champion.

31 Oct 14:45

Australia · ABC

Flavio Bolsonaro says in livestream he left Brazil due to 'persecution'

In an Instagram livestream, the defeated Brazilian conservative presidential candidate says he and his wife fled to the United States "without anyone knowing".

31 Oct 14:41

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Woman arrested over fire that shut down Perth Airport and threatened homes

The 41-year-old will face court on Saturday after she is alleged to have deliberately lit multiple fires in Forrestfield on Thursday.

31 Oct 14:18

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Derby Day 2026

Black, white and grey at Derby Day, Flemington racecourse, Melbourne.

31 Oct 13:43