One Nation to shuffle deck, rent Gina Rinehart office
One Nation will soon rent a "striking three-storey" office from Gina Rinehart and shuffle senior staffing roles as it seeks to gain dominance in each state.
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Southeast Asia’s China travel map is widening, Traveloka platform data shows
SINGAPORE, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southeast Asian travelers are exploring a wider range of destinations across China, according to new Traveloka platform data.Travelers across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam are booking a broader range of cities in China. Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Guangzhou remain the four most booked destinations, while cities beyond these established places accounted for a growing share of...
Nearly Half of Asia Pacific Consumers Open to Using Stablecoins in the Next Five Years, Visa Study Finds
SINGAPORE, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Visa, a world leader in digital payments, today released new survey findings on stablecoin awareness and consumer sentiment in Asia Pacific. The research reveals growing interest in practical uses such as everyday spending, travel and cross-border money movement, while limited understanding and concerns around trust remain barriers to wider use.
Stores held at gunpoint for not bowing to dodgy tobacco
The federal government insists a crackdown on tobacco crime is working, but those in the industry are desperate for an excise cut as underground trade thrives.
Iran says Hormuz won’t reopen until conditions are met
Iran's oil minister has resigned for "personal reasons", the country says, as the diplomatic standoff with the US over the Strait of Hormuz continues.
Australia backs energy as it cops heat at climate talks
Australia has pledged millions of dollars to boost renewable energy in the Pacific but faces criticism from other nations over fossil fuel exports.
Brazil presidential election will head to runoff vote
Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro are vying to become president of Brazil, as the first round of votes failed to deliver a result.
Iran insists conditions be met to reopen oil waterway
Iran has reaffirmed its stand on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, insisting its seven conditions must be met by the US.
Auctions flop as home buyers digest rising rates
Australia's auction clearance rates have dropped to nearly their lowest levels of the year as another interest rate rise eats into buyer budgets.
Riders rally over potholes as land tax cut locked in
Land taxes will be slashed regardless of who wins Victoria's election in a pledge that could save 250,000 people sizeable sums.
‘Tight ship’: public told to expect scant budget help
Households are unlikely to receive significant cost-of-living help in the coming months as the government tries to curb high inflation and rising debt costs.
‘Never be the same’: the grim legacy of October 7
Three years on from the deadliest attack in Israeli history, communities across Australia are reflecting on October 7 and the ensuing war on Gaza.
New Greens leader ‘angry’ on behalf of everyday workers
Reforming the tax system is on new Greens leader David Shoebridge's agenda as he looks to convert Australian voter angst into support for the progressive party.
Farmers want slasher taken to length of daylight saving
While city workers might rejoice, for farmers the onset of daylight saving time is a six-month grind - and they're calling for compromise.
‘OMG, we’re back here again’: daylight saving returns
While daylight saving time will be welcomed by most eastern states, one state remains an outlier - and an annual political headache.
Warning El Nino could wipe $13b from Australian economy
Farmers are already thinning their herds and varying planting rotations as they brace for lower rainfall driven by a harsh El Nino period.
‘Real change’ election pledge for One Nation
The full suite of policies was unveiled at an edgy and chaotic launch as One Nation kicked off its state election campaign.
Axe-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot flagged over ‘extremism’
The United Arab Emirates says the co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight that nearly crashed attacked the captain with the cockpit's crash axe in a "terrorist attack".
‘Fighting for my life’: pilot recalls FlyDubai attack
An Indian pilot hailed as a hero says he fought for his life after his co-pilot stabbed him and the FlyDubai flight began a steep descent.
Agoda Reveals Growing Asian Appetite for Germany’s Oktoberfest
SINGAPORE, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the 191st Oktoberfest draws to a close, Asia's appetite for Germany's world-famous beer festival appears to be stronger than ever. Digital travel platform Agoda reveals that accommodation searches from Asian travelers for Germany during the Oktoberfest period have increased from several markets, with interest extending well beyond Munich's Theresienwiese fairgrounds.Munich Tops the Taps, but Berlin...
Online gaming giants told to lift safety standards
Some major tech companies are not doing enough to keep children safe online, the eSafety Commission warns as it threatens further penalties.
‘Trust is key’: crackdown on migration lawyers launched
Lawyers who lodge visa applications that they know have little chance of success will face more scrutiny under a federal migration crackdown.
Dressings and Sauces Manufacturers Nominate Laminar for the 2026 ADS Supplier Partner of the Year Award
BOSTON, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Laminar, creator of Process-Aware Autonomy — the foundation that makes self-driving factories possible, today announced its nomination for the 2026 Supplier Partner of the Year Award in the Equipment and Service category by The Association for Dressings and Sauces (ADS). The nomination was submitted by ADS manufacturer member companies and announced in advance of the ADS Annual Business Forum, held October...
‘Makes my brain explode’: families fear NDIS changes
Families are still largely in the dark about what will happen when their kids are moved off the NDIS onto state supports as a transition period gets underway.
90% of Life Sciences Manufacturers Say Digital Transformation Is Now Business-Critical, According to New Rockwell Automation Report
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, today released "The New Operating Model for Life Sciences Manufacturing: Moving from Compliance to Continuous Readiness," an industry insights report based on input from manufacturing and industrial operations decision-makers in the life sciences industry. The new report examines how...
Bahrain to Convene Architects of the Future Economy for Gateway Gulf’s Fourth Edition This November
MANAMA, Bahrain, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bahrain is set to convene an exclusive gathering of ministerial and senior government officials, visionary chief executives, and influential voices from across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America, for the fourth edition of Gateway Gulf, taking place from 1-2 November 2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay under the theme Reimagining Global Partnerships, Powering...
Attacker’s motive remain unknown after FlyDubai flight
The UAE and Israel are trying to learn why a co-pilot stabbed his captain on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv in an apparent attempt to crash the plane.
Second state joins bid to uphold protest slogan ban
The banning of two phrases on the grounds they are offensive will be defended in the High Court by two states.
Three in Four Travelers Get Their ESTA, UK ETA or eTA Right the First Time, Service eVisa Index Finds
NEWARK, Del., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Three in four travelers (76%) complete their electronic travel authorization correctly on the first attempt, according to the Service eVisa Travel Readiness Index. Passport details are the most common source of corrections, and travelers from Singapore are the most likely to get every detail right.
Clean clothes, hot showers and human connection: Allianz backs Orange Sky to support disaster recovery
SYDNEY, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Allianz Australia has announced Orange Sky as the Principal Partner in its Allianz Community Care program, strengthening support for Australians experiencing hardship, including those recovering from natural disasters.As Principal Partner of Orange Sky, Allianz will support the delivery of free mobile laundry, shower services and connection services across Australia, helping people access practical support...
Nation-first inquiry to probe impacts of AI ‘genie’
Severe consequences and big opportunities are at stake as Australia's first major inquiry into the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence begins.