7 October 2026
One Nation promises $4300 a year rent reduction The Nightly
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7 October 2026
As checks from President Trump for health costs hit millions of mailboxes, a poll shows Americans don't trust Republicans on healthcare. Experts doubt it will move the needle and say it is likely illegal. (Image credit: Sue Julian)
7 October 2026
It's estimated women make up around half of all people experiencing homelessness - the latest census put the figure at 57,000.
7 October 2026
With a pledge to slash net overseas migration to just 100,000 people, with incremental increases in the years following, the Coalition have promised history-making immigration cuts as a solution to the housing crisis. But behind the steep figures is a strategy of luring voters from One Nation by out-doing their centrepiece policies. Political editor Tom McIlroy joins Matilda Boseley to discuss whether being more extreme than One Nation is a vote-winner, and why the most vulnerable will be hit hardest by the plan : Taylor’s hardline immigration plan drags Australian politics further to the right – and it’s all upside for One Nation | Tom McIlroy Angus Taylor’s immigration plan misses the target – on politics and on policy | Abul Rizvi Angus Taylor vows biggest cut to migration in Australia’s history, slashing 650,000 temporary visas
7 October 2026
Norwegian offshore vessel owner Eidesvik Offshore has secured fresh work for the platform supply vessel Viking Queen, taking the ship out of the spot market for a drilling campaign starting early next year. The contract covers one well and has an estimated firm duration of about 290 days, with further extension options attached. The customer …
7 October 2026
The New York Times reporter Greg Jaffe says Hegseth has disproportionately blocked promotions of Black and women senior officers, and he's also been purging the military of transgender people.
7 October 2026
The networks also develop treatments and preventions for other infectious diseases and were instrumental in testing the Covid vaccine.
7 October 2026
Danilo Alves Silva wore an Immigration and Customs Enforcement costume from Amazon at a polling location for the Brazilian presidential election.
