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Tuesday 3 November 2026 · daily · 2694 stories

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Australia · Guardian Australia

House prices fall for seventh consecutive month as interest rates dent demand

2 Nov 01:00

Centre of downturn shifts away from Sydney and Melbourne, but after such strong growth most homeowners still sit on sizeable gains

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Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Alan Jones trial live updates: SMH journalist Kate McClymont asked about Herald articles in former 2GB broadcaster’s indecent assault, sexual touching trial

The Herald’s chief investigative reporter wrote a series of reports detailing allegations against the former radio heavyweight before his arrest, the court has heard.

3 Nov 12:42

Australia · ABC

Shadow health minister sponsoring access for gambling group boss

Ministers are sponsoring lobbyists seeking to influence them directly and the shadow health minister is sponsoring her former chief of staff, who now heads the peak gambling lobby group, the first glimpse of lobbyist access to federal MPs reveals.

3 Nov 12:39

Australia · ABC

Trump's not on the ballot so what does he have to do with the midterms?

Voters may treat the midterm elections as a referendum on Donald Trump's presidency and could determine how much power he has for the rest of his term.

3 Nov 12:33

Australia · ABC

Torrens-to-Darlington labour company's contract terminated

The South Australian government has confirmed the Torrens to Darlington Alliance, tasked with delivering the $15.4 billion road upgrade, has cancelled its contract with Career Boss.

3 Nov 12:33

Australia · Guardian Australia

RBA interest rates live: Reserve Bank of Australia meeting today before cash rate decision and announcement – latest news

Reserve Bank is expected to raise interest rates to an 18-year high on Tuesday, the fifth hike this year

3 Nov 12:30

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Eleven-year-old boy’s body found after jumping into Shepparton river

Police and SES located the boy’s body on Tuesday morning after beginning a search on Monday afternoon.

3 Nov 12:25

Australia · ABC

Museum jobs set to go as Launceston council looks to save $1.9m

The northern Tasmanian council is cutting 10 full-time equivalent roles as it tries to find savings.

3 Nov 12:18

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

‘No ziplines’: Mount Coot-tha draft plan unveiled

The plan also sheds light on plans for two television broadcast sites on the mountain currently listed for sale.

3 Nov 12:13