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Victorians are being urged to prepare for potentially deadly thunderstorm asthma as health experts warn of an intense hay fever season following a wet and warm winter. The warning comes on the 10th anniversary of the world's largest thunderstorm asthma event, which killed 10 people and caused breathing issues in thousands of others.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged men to take greater responsibility for violence against women, acknowledging that not enough has been done to protect women, as he announced new measures in response to a wave of murders that has sparked public anger.
The Trump administration is leveraging an anti-drug trafficking grant program from the 1980s to compel cities to funnel automated license plate reader data into federal surveillance centers, according to records obtained by 404 Media. The program raises significant privacy concerns as it effectively bypasses local restrictions on surveillance data use.
Birmingham and Wales will be the focus of local investigations as part of a national inquiry into grooming gangs, the independent probe chaired by former children's commissioner Anne Longfield announced on Wednesday.
The Australian Taxation Office's 10th corporate tax transparency report reveals that almost 30 per cent of large companies paid no income tax in the 2024-25 financial year, though this represents the lowest proportion since reporting began in 2013-14.
Christa Pike, the only woman on Tennessee's death row, remains alive more than an hour after receiving two doses of lethal injection, according to her legal team and multiple witnesses, who described an abnormally long and irregular procedure at Nashville's Riverbend Maximum Security Institution.
The Trump administration has formally notified the Council of Europe that the United States is withdrawing from the Group of States against Corruption (Greco), the latest in a series of pullbacks from international bodies the administration considers wasteful or overreaching.
Britain's domestic security service issued a rare public espionage warning on Wednesday, telling researchers and academics to cease all work with the China General Technology Research Institute (CGTRI), also known as the China Academy of General Technology (CAGT), which MI5 described as a 'significant threat' and a front for Chinese intelligence operations stealing vital UK research.
The execution of Christa Pike, the only woman on Tennessee's death row, was halted by a federal appeals court about an hour before it was scheduled to occur on Wednesday. The Sixth Circuit panel said it needed more time to review arguments in her case, bringing a temporary reprieve after the US Supreme Court and the Tennessee governor both declined to intervene.
Australian house prices have dropped for the sixth consecutive month, with Cotality's Home Value Index falling 1.1 per cent in September to bring cumulative declines to 5.2 per cent below the March peak. Experts warn the market could see further falls of 10 to 15 per cent as higher interest rates and changes to housing tax breaks weigh on values.
Nearly a decade after the Grenfell Tower fire that killed 72 people in London, the Metropolitan Police has asked the Crown Prosecution Service to consider charging 54 individuals and 20 companies and organisations with offences including corporate manslaughter, gross negligence manslaughter, health and safety breaches, fraud and misconduct in public office.
Botswana is facing criticism from animal rights activists after authorising the killing of 23 elephants to supply meat for celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of its independence from Britain.
An Iranian court has upheld a sentence of 74 lashes against singer Parastoo Ahmadi for performing without a hijab, prompting rights groups to denounce the punishment as a form of torture. The 29-year-old and eight members of her production team were convicted over a 2024 concert that was streamed online and went viral.
Russia has launched its largest combined attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure since the spring, striking power facilities around Kyiv and across 11 regions overnight and forcing the first emergency power cuts since the end of the last heating season. At least five people were killed, with President Volodymyr Zelensky saying a child was among seven dead. The attack damaged the Trypilska power station, the largest supplier of electricity to Kyiv.
Column 8 readers have welcomed the return of the bogong moth to New South Wales, from leaf-blown flyscreens in the Blue Mountains to jammed pipes at a Bathurst cathedral, while nature sightings and a quiet celebrity encounter round out the week's column.
The Brisbane Times and The Sydney Morning Herald have published their daily "Best of cartoons" gallery for October 1, 2026, featuring a six-image collection of editorial cartoons.
Brisbane Times and The Sydney Morning Herald have published their latest "Cartoons of the week" gallery, a 14-image collection of editorial cartoons covering the past week in Australian federal politics. The collection, published on September 30, 2026, includes work credited to cartoonist Dionne Gain.
President Donald Trump has defended North Korea's right to possess nuclear weapons, according to reports published by The Sydney Morning Herald and The Brisbane Times.
Singapore has rolled out a matchmaking service for its government workers, an initiative that comes as the country wrestles with a record-low fertility rate. Called FirstDate, the service uses the Gale-Shapley Stable Marriage algorithm to match participants aged 21 to 35 based on their preferences.
The first phase of the federal government's Thriving Kids program, an early intervention system for autistic children under nine with low-to-moderate support needs, has launched this week. Queensland remains the only state or territory refusing to participate, leaving families uncertain about their children's support pathway.
The United States military formally completed its withdrawal from Iraq on Wednesday, departing from Erbil Air Base after a 12-year campaign against the Islamic State and marking the end of a two-decade presence that began with the 2003 invasion. The move fulfills a 2024 agreement between Washington and Baghdad and transitions the anti-IS mission to an over-the-horizon operation based in Jordan.
A new roundup of luxury homes for sale showcases five coastal properties across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, each promising open-plan living, ocean proximity and high-end finishes. The list includes a Sorrento home with natural stone and French oak, a Stanwell Park property with panoramic Pacific views, a second Sorrento residence with a pizza oven and heated pool, a new-build in Byron Bay with solar panels, and a Benowa Waters waterfront designed by Stuart Osman.
Olufemi Komolafe has been stripped of this year’s Stawell Gift title and his $40,000 prizemoney after testing positive for a banned substance. The sprinter has apologised, saying the breach was inadvertent and stemmed from ADHD medication. Sport Integrity Australia cut his suspension from four years to 12 months following his full cooperation. Runner-up Jake Ireland will be retrospectively awarded the title.
In a personal essay published on September 30, 2026, writer Emma Babbington reflects on how growing up as an only child shaped her approach to friendship, saying it made her 'greedy for more friends' and pushed back against stereotypes about only children.
Greater Western Sydney has opened the door to trading contracted defender Lachie Whitfield, requesting a first-round draft pick as Carlton and Melbourne express interest in the 32-year-old running defender.
Specialist crews using heavy machinery, including an excavator and a truck, moved in on Wednesday afternoon to begin removing a 31-tonne humpback whale carcass that has been beached at South City Beach since Monday.
Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki has shifted blame for the Reserve Bank's interest rate rise onto the federal government, rejecting claims that the state's own spending is contributing to inflation. His comments came as the RBA lifted the cash rate to a 15-year high of 4.6 per cent and warned of further increases.
A psychologist with more than 45 years' experience has described the difficulty of raising voluntary assisted dying with close friends who have progressive illnesses, saying he worries such conversations may be perceived as pressure.
Police used a battering ram and took three hours to evict 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal from the Madrid apartment she had called home for seven decades, an operation that has transformed the pensioner into a rallying symbol for a nation grappling with a severe housing crisis. Her eviction on September 22 sparked angry protests in Madrid, where up to 10,000 demonstrators clashed with riot police, and has since inspired solidarity camps in Barcelona and Seville.
In an opinion column published in Brisbane Times and The Sydney Morning Herald, Kayla Olaya recounts an encounter at a fitness camp in Thailand where a 24-year-old Polish coder told her he wanted a 'trad wife' to stay home and look after the family. When she said she would hate relying on someone financially, he responded resolutely. The piece has sparked discussion about generational expectations around gender roles.
Benjamin Clementine, the 37-year-old British-born musician, composer and actor, will tour Australia for the first time in October, bringing a career shaped by a childhood in which instruments were forbidden to audiences here.
David Shoebridge has been elected federal leader of the Greens, vowing to lead a “red hot fight” against One Nation and the “top 1%” as he seeks to revive a party that has stalled in the polls despite a favourable political climate.
The Sydney Roosters enter Sunday’s NRLW grand final against Brisbane with an undefeated season, having trailed for only 70 of 840 minutes of football, a run players attribute to an intuitive on-field connection.
A near-collision between two aircraft at Sydney Airport in July was one of the most severe runway conflicts since record-keeping began more than 20 years ago, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau has found, with fatigue flagged as a risk factor for air traffic controllers.
A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after a violent mid-air incident that initially sparked fears of a hijacking. The plane, carrying around 150 to 180 passengers, issued a hijacking alert and Israeli fighter jets were scrambled. While initial reports from officials suggested the emergency stemmed from a dispute between the pilots, harrowing passenger accounts describe a stabbing in the cockpit, and an Israeli minister has since claimed a 'terrorist' tried to crash the aircraft.
Western Australia's Corrective Services Commissioner Brad Royce has confirmed he remains interested in converting the Bullsbrook quarantine centre into a prison, telling reporters on Wednesday that 'nothing's off the cards' when it comes to finding extra space for the state's growing inmate population.
The NSW Early Learning Commission has ordered the permanent closure of a Bathurst childcare centre after recording 126 breaches over a 12-year period, citing ongoing non-compliance and safety risks.
Five Indonesian prison officials have been suspended following an investigation that uncovered a luxury compound within a prison near Jakarta, complete with air conditioners, big-screen televisions and expensive cars allegedly used by inmates.
A six-year-old girl in Gaza, Raseel al-Balawi, has had more than 20 surgeries after being injured in an Israeli air strike in late July, according to a new BBC Eye Investigations film. Witnesses say her tent in al-Mawasi camp was hit by a strike from an Israeli helicopter. Israel's military says it has no record of the attack and "regrets any harm to civilians".
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) cut more than $2.8 billion from participant plans between July 2024 and March 2026, according to documents released under freedom of information laws, with quarterly plan reductions hitting a new high and increases falling to their lowest level.
Police have accused a man of murdering a 79-year-old neighbour and then, two weeks later, killing a 59-year-old relative who arrived at the same property to settle the estate. The accused, Nicholas Scott, has faced court.
Wallabies coach Les Kiss could be forced to field an untested centre pairing in October's Bledisloe Cup series after Hunter Paisami received a four-match suspension for his high tackle against South Africa last Sunday. The Reds centre will appeal the decision at a SANZAAR Disciplinary Committee hearing on Wednesday night.
Pat Cummins has suggested Mitchell Marsh could return to Test cricket as soon as the South Africa series, a move the Test captain described as a "scary proposition". Marsh, 34, last played a Test in December 2024 and retired from first-class state cricket last summer, but has not retired from the Test arena. His strong ODI form on the current tour has intensified the debate over whether Australia should prioritise youth or stick with experienced performers.
From October 1, Victorian real estate agents must disclose property sale prices within seven days and make the information publicly available for at least 18 months, under new laws aimed at improving transparency. However, home buyers and sellers remain uncertain about where to access this data, particularly for off-market sales, and the reporting requirement to Consumer Affairs Victoria will not begin until December 2027.
Australia's big four banks are expected to follow Macquarie and pass on the Reserve Bank's quarter-percentage-point rate rise to homeowners, adding $122 in monthly repayments on a standard $800,000 mortgage. The increase, which takes the cash rate to 4.6 per cent, adds to borrowers' pain following three rate rises earlier this year.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating whether staffing gaps at Sydney airport contributed to a series of safety incidents, after a review found runway incursions and near misses were 20 percent above national averages.
A September 30 global news roundup reports government action on femicide in South Africa, a women's safety campaign in India, a US call for AI self-regulation at a tech summit, protesters blocking an Orange Order march in Northern Ireland and Morocco's appointment of its first female prime minister.
A New South Wales man has been sentenced to five years in prison for aggravated dangerous driving causing the death of his ex-partner, Justine Hammond, in a crash near Orange on February 9, 2025. The non-parole period of three years and seven months will expire on May 12, 2029.