Prisoner’s landmark egg freezing win in High Court
The High Court has opened the door to more women freezing their eggs behind bars after it overturned a state's decision banning a prisoner from the procedure.
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Labor gas plan a short term ‘sugar hit’, industry warns
Labor promises its national gas reservation scheme will lower gas prices for households, but the industry warns it will only be a "sugar hit".
Bottom of house-price slide, rent peak ‘fair way off’
Renters and home-owners are likely to be in pain for some time yet as a fight picks up over whether tenants should be protected by caps.
Global 300mm Fab Equipment Spending to Reach $227 Billion in 2029 as Buildout Accelerates, SEMI Projects
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SEMICON West -- Global 300mm front-end fab equipment spending is projected to reach $149 billion in 2026, up 31% year-over-year, SEMI reported today in its latest 300mm Fab Outlook. Investment is expected to continue growing at double-digit rates through 2029, reaching $227 billion.The stronger investment trajectory is accompanied by a sustained pipeline of new 300mm fabs and production lines moving...
oneworld Relaunches Meetings & Events Sales Tool as New Research Reveals the Future of Global Gatherings
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- oneworld® has relaunched its dedicated Meetings & Events product, designed to make international event travel easier to organise. oneworld Meetings & Events provides event planners with access to preferential fare products across the alliance's 15 member airlines, connecting delegates with a global airline network serving nearly 1,000 destinations.The announcement coincides with the publication of a new...
Don’t become the status quo, treasurer warns Labor
Despite Labor losing political paint over its budget tax changes, the treasurer says the only way to see off One Nation is to continue the hard work of reform.
Prisoners lose their liberty and their right to vote
One state is making it harder for prisoners to vote, but an array of challenges - literacy, enrolment and a feeling of powerlessness - also stops engagement.
More rate hikes loom as inflation tops rich nation list
Australia's inflation rate is forecast to remain above the Reserve Bank's target range amid rising oil, tech and agricultural prices.
‘Pre-vetting’ accusation as politicians grapple with AI
Labor and the coalition stand accused of interfering with a bipartisan committee's recommendations from an independent inquiry into rapid technological changes.
‘Super pest’ fire ant nest found in logistics warehouse
A nest of red imported fire ants has triggered a comprehensive biosecurity response to stop the invasive pest from spreading.
‘Abhorrent’: PM slams plans for US execution livestream
Anthony Albanese is considering all options to prevent Australians from being exposed to the "completely abhorrent" proposed livestream of a US execution.
Almost half of Australians consume sugar on autopilot, and small swaps could help break the habit
SYDNEY, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Australians are actively trying to live healthier lives but a new national report suggests the biggest barrier to making healthier habits stick may not be a lack of discipline but the way we approach change in the first place.The No Compromise report commissioned by Equal found that 62 per cent of Australians have given up on a health change earlier than planned with more than one in four saying it's...
New migrants make for proud but anxious Aussies
Migrants value their Australian identity and feel they are improving productivity and innovation despite concerns with skilled migration settings from industry.
UK PM seeks MPs support for closer EU relationship
Andy Burnham will call on all parties to support his Government's push for a closer relationship with the EU.
Liberal leader downplays threat of ex-treasurer return
An ex-high profile federal MP has left open the possibility of a return to parliament as he attacks the direction of his former party under leader Angus Taylor.
Leaders accused of dropping the ball before fuel crisis
The RSL has weighed into the fuel crisis caused by the Iran war, declaring it an example of how Australia is not always prepared for challenges it might face.
One Nation slams push to force campaign policy costing
Voters could get a look at what One Nation's policies will cost before an election, but the populist party rejects the bid forcing them to pop open the hood.
Seekers star speaks out over CPAC song use
The co-authors of the classic song I Am Australian have objected to its use at a conservative conference, saying their permission was never sought.
Naked principal, shared beds: religious school probed
Teenagers at an insular church school regularly shared beds with teachers as conventional boundaries were broken, former students say.
One killed as Houthis launch fresh attacks on airports
At least one person has been killed and 11 other people have been injured in another attack by Yemen's Houthis on Saudi's international airport in Riyadh.
‘Dog’s breakfast’: online safety laws face last hurdle
Social media safety laws are likely to pass parliament, but a key minor party has demanded they go further in reining in big tech.
Tax changes ‘crack the nut’ on housing affordability
Property investors and real estate agents are reeling as Australia's housing downturn deepens, but for young Australians the positives are growing.
Trump says Ukraine should ditch Zelenskiy
Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, accusing him of rejecting multiple opportunities to end the war with Russia.
‘Saw what’s at stake’: Afghanistan veterans honoured
A quarter of a century after Australia deployed troops to Afghanistan, veterans have gathered to remember their role in the operation.
Coalition seeks to shield mines from climate activists
Angus Taylor has pledged to tighten protections for coal and gas projects after environmentalists successfully challenged a major coal expansion.
Conservatives one, and all over the place at conference
A political conference has made an impassioned call for unity between Australia's splintered conservative parties but there was friction onstage and off.
Rain fails to dampen climate mission at pre-COP31 event
The government has defied critics and bad weather to highlight climate threats to Pacific nations but pre-COP31 also turned the spotlight on its commitments.
TestMu AI Positioned as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Agentic Software Quality Assurance Platforms
NOIDA, India, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TestMu AI, the Full-Stack Agentic AI Quality Engineering platform, announced it has been positioned as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Agentic Software Quality Assurance Platforms. A complimentary copy of this research report is available [here].As software delivery shifts toward agentic workflows, TestMu AI continues to advance end-to-end quality engineering through agentic testing...
Businesses not buying positive spin on surcharge ban
The Reserve Bank says small businesses are expected to benefit the most from its card surcharge reforms, but restaurant and cafe owners say they are losing out.
‘Driving me insane’: restaurateur slams migrant debate
Political policies to curb immigration and narrow the definition of a skilled migrant have been met with dismay by industries experiencing workforce shortages.
From Defence Cooperation to Shared Security: Building a Resilient Pakistan-China Partnership
QINGDAO, China, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from IQINGDAO.Security is becoming a broader test of the Pakistan-China partnership. The threats facing both countries no longer fall neatly within the boundaries of conventional defence. Terrorism and cross-border militancy, attacks on personnel and strategic infrastructure, cyber threats and rapidly advancing military technologies are reshaping the security environment in which both...