14 October 2026
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15 October 2026
One Nation, the Coalition and Labor have all released migration plans in the last month. How do they compare to one another?
15 October 2026
Mercedes-Benz has added six-cylinder plug-in hybrid power to its GLE range with up to 91km of electric driving range and 320kW/680Nm outputs.
15 October 2026
Chery's latest electric vehicle brand confirms pricing for its first Australian model, with showroom arrivals scheduled for November.
15 October 2026
Joining a global movement, President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a decree requiring the removal of a range of material for people under 18 and held out the prospect of tougher measures.
15 October 2026
The Green Party says it will reverse the National Party's $2. 4 billion cuts to the public service if elected, at a cost of $3. 17 billion over four years.
15 October 2026
Commerce Commission chairperson says it would only step in if it made a beneficial difference to people, and it didn't want to see the agency's revenue get 'way out of line' with costs.
15 October 2026
The Tonga men's national rugby league team will be known as Tonga Rugby League 13 - or simply 'Tonga 13' - heading into the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
