5 h. ago Baby Priya brought compassion to the parliament. Then four men hijacked the debate

A rare display of grace and bipartisanship occurred in the House of Representatives this week. But four conservative male MPs used the opportunity to reignite the abortion wars.

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16 h. ago Men’s Pacific Championships Highlights: PNG Kumuls v Fiji Bati

PNG Kumuls take on Fiji Bati in the third week of the 2025 Pacific Championships at Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby.

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16 h. ago Women’s Pacific Championships Highlights: PNG Orchids v Tonga XIII

PNG Orchids take on Tonga XIII in the third week of the 2025 Pacific Championships at Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby.

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36 h. ago Australia vs India T20 LIVE: ‘The Bison’ tees off as Australia make their charge against India after MCG goes silent for Ben

Australia and India will face off in front of 90,000 fans in a T20 clash at the MCG following a tragic week in cricket. Follow along for the pregame tribute to Ben Austin who died this week in a training incident, live updates and analysis.

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37 h. ago From selfies to the Supreme Court, the LNP run into rules and reality

At the end of the mid-October parliamentary week, one minister privately conceded the difficulty of government was starting to set in. Then this week arrived.

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37 h. ago Australia vs India T20 LIVE: Inglis takes a stunning catch to leave India reeling against Australia after MCG goes silent for Ben Austin

Australia and India will face off in front of 90,000 fans in a T20 clash at the MCG following a tragic week in cricket. Follow along for the pregame tribute to Ben Austin who died this week in a training incident, live updates and analysis.

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38 h. ago Australia vs India T20 LIVE: India rocked early after Hazlewood’s stunning start; MCG goes silent for Ben Austin

Australia and India will face off in front of 90,000 fans in a T20 clash at the MCG following a tragic week in cricket. Follow along for the pregame tribute to Ben Austin who died this week in a training incident, live updates and analysis.

Politics

39 h. ago Australia vs India T20 LIVE: World’s best Twenty20 sides go head

Australia and India will face off in front of 90,000 fans in a T20 clash at the MCG following a tragic week in cricket. Follow along for the pregame tribute to Ben Austin who died this week in a training incident, live updates and analysis.

Politics

39 h. ago ‘Explore life beyond the game’: Papenhuyzen opens up about quitting Storm and NRL

Ryan Papenhuyzen has broken his silence about his decision to walk away from the Melbourne Storm and rugby league.

Events

40 h. ago Albanese dodges diplomatic curveballs in blitz through summit season

The prime minister has walked the diplomatic tightrope this week, holding court with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

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40 h. ago ASX Runners of the Week: Mount Ridley, Eden, Whitebark & Pivotal

The Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is Mount Ridley Mines, which unearthed a monster 24,584-tonne gallium resource from its WA clay rare earths project.

Events

47 h. ago Racing billionaire to replace Kanga on Melbourne Racing Club board

The racing club that runs Caulfield Racecourse has made two big appointments on the eve of Melbourne Cup week.

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47 h. ago ASX rises despite Wall Street losses; ANZ unveils $1.1b profit hit

The Australian sharemarket has advanced at the open despite a negative lead from Wall Street, with big four giant ANZ announcing a $1.1b hit to its profits.

Economics

47 h. ago ASX finishes flat after Wall Street losses; ANZ unveils $1.1b profit hit

The Australian sharemarket closed out the week on a tepid note as investors pondered the outlook of interest rates.

Economics

53 h. ago ASX set to rise, Wall Street mixed as it digests results, US

The US stock market is drifting around its record heights as Wall Street sifts through mixed developments on everything from the US-China trade war to profits for Big Tech behemoths.

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61 h. ago Which part of the White House has been torn down? Take the Brisbane Times Quiz

Have you been studying the right topics to pass this week’s local, national and international news challenge?

Events

65 h. ago ASX slips as rate cut hopes fade; Wesfarmers, Coles and Lynas fall

The Australian sharemarket has finished down for the third session in a row, with retailers, tech and property stocks weighing on the bourse.

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65 h. ago ‘I want the colours on him’: How owner landed Golden Eagle triple threat

Prominent owners Francis and Christine Cook will have three runners, their first, in the $10 million Golden Eagle on Saturday at Randwick.

Events

66 h. ago Clubs told of more potential rule changes on AFL ‘watch list’ for 2027

Players who collapse at the knees to draw free kicks are in the spotlight, after a raft of rule changes were unveiled this week.

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66 h. ago Hundreds are lining up at food banks near Washington. They’re not homeless

As the US government shutdown enters its fifth week – and approaches an all-time record – furloughed federal workers are turning to food banks to make ends meet.

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