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Tuesday 3 November 2026 · daily · 2764 stories

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Australia · ABC

US has struck Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz, US official says

3 Nov 13:30

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

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Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Profit, clicks didn’t drive reporting: Kate McClymont testifies in Jones trial

The Herald’s chief investigative reporter told Alan Jones’ criminal trial that she gave a statement to police about the ex-2GB broadcaster in 2024.

3 Nov 18:11

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

‘Everyone is feeling the pain’: Interest rate hike hits Sydney hard

As Sydneysiders come to terms with the fifth rate rise this year, many are worried about how they will find the extra cash.

3 Nov 18:10

Australia · ABC

Explosive found at PNG wharf a 'wine bottle', Chinese embassy suggests

A police report drawing on analysis using an X-ray machine donated by Australia identifies the shell-shaped object as an undetonated artillery projectile.

3 Nov 18:03

Australia · ABC

Quick hits: A-listers, mistakes and the king's Melbourne Cup connection

The 2026 Melbourne Cup was over before it even began for one runner, while another couldn't emulate his namesake's story, as celebrities stole the show on and off the course. Here's the quick hits from the 2026 Melbourne Cup.

3 Nov 17:59

Australia · ABC

Polls show Trump's party could lose control of Congress but they may be wrong

Polls say the Democratic Party could be about to seize control of the US Congress when this week's midterm elections are held. Experts warn it may not be that simple.

3 Nov 17:58

Australia · ABC

Lamarre-Condon told police he was not a bad person, trial hears

A court has heard Beau Lamarre-Condon cried and became emotional and claimed to have PTSD in an interview room with police in the days after the deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.

3 Nov 17:57

Australia · ABC

Craig Silvey's online apology fails to address victims, advocates say

A lengthy apology published by disgraced author Craig Silvey in the wake of his sentencing for child sex offences is more about him than the victims of his crimes, child protection organisations say.

3 Nov 17:47

Australia · Guardian Australia

Australia’s social media ban ‘ill-thought-out’, Reddit argues in high court challenge

Reddit challenges ban on grounds it impinges implied freedom of political communications for teens

3 Nov 17:36