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Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Fears over safety of Olympic event as croc spotted

2 Nov 19:27

A croc sighting on central Queensland's Fitzroy River has cast fresh doubt over the site's fitness to host Olympic rowing events in 2032.

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Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Laptops down: Year 5 NAPLAN tests return to pen and paper amid backlash against devices

Education ministers have agreed to scrap online testing for all primary school students in response to declining results.

3 Nov 13:41

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 Use our loan calculator to check how a rate rise may affect you

3 Nov 13:33

Australia · ABC

US official confirms strikes on Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz

The strikes, which appeared to be limited as opposed to a full return to hostilities, came on the eve of crucial American midterm elections.

3 Nov 13:30

Australia · Guardian Australia

US midterms 2026: what Australians need to know about one of the most consequential US polls in recent history

As results roll in Wednesday Australian time, keen election-watchers can tune in to see whether red seats flip blue – or if we’re in for a long week of vote counting

3 Nov 13:28

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 13:25

Australia · ABC

This Samoan superman is the World Cup's greatest comeback story

A year where Ronald Volkman thought he'd barely play first grade will end with the Samoan spark plug taking on the might of Australia in a Rugby League World Cup semifinal.

3 Nov 13:23

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

‘Savage political attack’: One Nation volunteer bashed over corflutes

A 60-year-old man was allegedly beaten “unconscious” by a 14-year-old and a man over One Nation campaign signs outside his house.

3 Nov 13:19

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Engine failed to start before plane crash that killed businessman and daughter

Multiple witnesses reported seeing the plane flying low and hearing spluttering just before it hit the ground and erupted in flames.

3 Nov 13:06