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Tuesday 3 November 2026 · daily · 2775 stories

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Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Mental health is often forgotten until violence shatters the peace

23 Oct 17:16

The attack on Helen Haines is a reminder of the parlous state of our mental health services.

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Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Man accused of attacking brush turkeys arrested from Sydney mansion

A man has been arrested from his multimillion-dollar mansion after allegedly shooting brush turkeys with a bow and arrow near his home.

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Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Share the Dignity founder on the future of menstrual equity

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3 Nov 18:45

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Jesse Baird’s ‘resignation’ texted day after he was allegedly murdered

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3 Nov 18:42

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Point of Law wins 2026 Melbourne Cup

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3 Nov 18:39

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

Kate McClymont gives evidence in Alan Jones trial

Award-winning journalist Kate McClymont alleged indecent assaults by Alan Jones and said she didn’t offer benefits to complainants for stories.

3 Nov 18:38

Australia · Guardian Australia

RBA interest rates: Bullock says ‘pain now’ will prevent worse later as Reserve Bank hikes rates for fifth time

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3 Nov 18:36

Australia · ABC

Last-ditch bid to halt cane toad invasion of WA getting underway

With the toad front line now just 100km from Broome, there is hope a 7,500-square-kilometre "waterless barrier" can halt any further advance into WA.

3 Nov 18:36

Australia · Sydney Morning Herald

RBA and economists say government spending is boosting inflation

Both the Reserve Bank and economists say government spending is driving inflation.

3 Nov 18:33