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11 Nov 2026

SportsCoachingRugby League

Key takeaways

NSW Blues coach John Strange steps down after historic Origin triumph
‘I will take away some fantastic memories and relationships that will last a lifetime.’
1. 1. John Strange stepped down as head coach of the New South Wales women rugby league team after two series victories.
1. 2. John Strange compiled a record of five wins from six State of Origin matches while coaching the Sydney Roosters NRLW side.
1. 3. The New South Wales Rugby League plans to replace John Strange before a March training camp leading up to an April 30 match in Newcastle.

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11 Nov 2026

Current EventsPublic SafetyBritish Columbia

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Canadian authorities kill mother bear and three cubs who fatally attacked mother and daughter
The mother and daughter were found along a trail near a remote country earlier this month.
1. 1. Canadian wildlife authorities euthanised four grizzly bears following a fatal mauling of a mother and daughter in British Columbia.
1. 2. DNA testing directly linked a mother grizzly bear and three adolescent cubs to the fatal attack.
1. 3. Inspector Jeff Tyre stated that bears involved in fatal attacks cannot be rehabilitated or relocated due to public safety risks.

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11 Nov 2026

Current EventsMilitary HistoryWorld War One

Key takeaways

Eleven Australian soldiers who died in France and Belgium in WWI have been identified
The soldiers remains were recovered during excavations of battle sites and unmarked graves, with their identities remaining unresolved until now.
1. 1. Eleven Australian soldiers who died in France and Belgium during World War One have been formally identified using DNA analysis and historical documentation.
1. 2. Four of the identified soldiers belonged to the 2nd Australian Field Ambulance and were killed on May 5, 1917, during an artillery strike at the Second Battle of Bullecourt.
1. 3. The collaborative recovery involved the Australian Army, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, French authorities, independent researchers, and surviving descendants.

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10 Nov 2026

SportsRugby LeagueWorld Cup

Key takeaways

Aussie enforcer Tino Fa’asuamaleaui delivers emphatic message to critics: ‘We won’
The star prop didn’t mince his words when asked about the under-pressure forward pack.
1. 1. Australia defeated New Zealand 24-22 in the World Cup tournament opener despite New Zealand gaining more running metres.
1. 2. Australia bounced back with their most complete match of the tournament against Samoa in Sunday’s semi-final, dominating every aspect of the 44-12 win.
1. 3. “A lot of people probably have disrespected us, probably overshadowed the fact that we did win,” Fa’asuamaleaui said.

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10 Nov 2026

PromotionalSkincareRetail Promotions

Key takeaways

This Australian peptide skincare brand is offering up to 40 per cent off for Black Friday, plus a $139 free gift
SumaNurica is kicking off its Black Friday promotions with some of its biggest discounts of the year.
1. 1. SumaNurica offers 30 percent off two products and 40 percent off three or more from November 10 to 17, 2026.
1. 2. SumaNurica orders of $159 or more include a free 30mL GHK-Cu Copper Peptide Repairing Serum valued at $139.
1. 3. SumaNurica Black Friday promotional discounts apply automatically at checkout without a promo code.

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10 Nov 2026

Current EventsObituaryBeaconsfield Mine

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Beaconsfield miner Brant Webb pays tribute to fellow survivor Todd Russell after cancer battle
‘He really did try his hardest to beat this one .... unfortunately, it got him in the end’.
1. 1. Beaconsfield mine disaster survivor Todd Russell died at age 54 at home after battling cancer.
1. 2. Todd Russell and Brant Webb survived a rockfall triggered by an earthquake at the Beaconsfield gold mine on April 25, 2006.
1. 3. Todd Russell served as a volunteer for the local fire brigade for 31 years, eventually becoming chief.

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10 Nov 2026

PromotionalFashionRetail

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Aussie label behind dress selling every hour drops new colour shoppers will love this festive season
Your new wardrobe staple this Christmas.
1. 1. The Vintage Valentine Lace Halter Mini Dress is available in red and white.
1. 2. Fortunate One offers up to 20 percent off sitewide for a limited time.
1. 3. And now, Fortunate One has released their viral design in a new colourway just in time for the festive season.

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10 Nov 2026

Current EventsLocal GovernmentSydney

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Sutherland City Council makes call on Captain Cook logo in fiery meeting
The council’s branding had been split between a crest containing the divisive figure and a modern logo.
1. 1. Sutherland Shire Council voted unanimously to expand the prominent use of its Captain Cook crest.
1. 2. The council vote addressed the crest's prominence rather than its removal.
1. 3. Official council minutes state the broader crest use fits within existing operational budgets.

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9 Nov 2026

Current EventsAviation AccidentConsular Assistance

Key takeaways

Australian survives deadly firefighting helicopter crash after it plunges into an Indonesian river
An Australian and a New Zealander had to be rescued from the horrific crash site in Indonesia.
1. 1. A firefighting helicopter crashed into Indonesia's Barito River during operations, killing an Indonesian crew member while an Australian and a New Zealander survived.
1. 2. The aircraft, a privately owned Eurocopter EC225LP Super Puma registered VH-HGM, was contracted to support firefighting efforts on behalf of Indonesian authorities.
1. 3. Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular support to the rescued Australian as Indonesian authorities investigate the cause.

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9 Nov 2026

EntertainmentBritish Royal FamilyPrince Harry

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Prince Harry goes solo at Remembrance Day as King Charles and Prince William attend official London event
The Duke of Sussex last attended the official service in London in 2019.
1. 1. Prince Harry made a surprise solo appearance at a local Remembrance Day service as the rest of the royal family gathered in London for the official national commemoration.
1. 2. Meanwhile, King Charles and Prince William paid their respects at the Cenotaph in London, while Queen Camilla and Princess Catherine watched the proceedings from a balcony overlooking the memorial.
1. 3. Harry also marked Remembrance Day by sending a personal message to Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a military bereavement charity supporting children who have lost a parent who served in the armed forces.

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9 Nov 2026

Current EventsAustralian GovernmentBushfire Preparedness

Key takeaways

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese flags ‘tough’ summer as a super El Nino intensifies.
‘These events can have a massive impact, obviously, on human life in the worst circumstances, but also on our economy.’
1. 1. Federal disaster management and response spending increased by 280 percent between 2024-25 and 2025-26.
1. 2. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday, November 9, that Australia was “well and truly” into the high-risk weather season, intensified by a super El Nino.
1. 3. The prime minister also pointed to additional funding for the national aerial firefighting fleet, record levels in the national emergency management stockpile and work with telecommunications companies to maintain communications during emergencies.

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9 Nov 2026

SportsCricketSports Injuries

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Aussie bowler Lance Morris taken to hospital after serious hand injury at party following comeback game
The Test hopeful was hurt just hours after his impressive return from a two-year injury nightmare.
1. 1. Lance Morris cut his non-bowling left hand at a party and required hospital treatment.
1. 2. Lance Morris took 3-29 off 10 overs for Western Australia against England at the WACA.
1. 3. Australian Test hopeful Lance Morris has suffered an immediate injury setback in the hours after his return from 20 months out with back problems.

77NEWS (AU)

9 Nov 2026

GuidesConsumer AdvicePersonal Finance

Key takeaways

As cost-of-living continues to bite, Aussies are increasingly turning to buy now, pay later for rent and groceries
People are turning to alternative ways to stretch their budgets but just how effective are buy now, pay later services?
1. 1. Once reserved for discretionary purchases, the payment services are increasingly being used to cover everyday essentials including rent, groceries and household bills.
1. 2. While some services can provide breathing room, Westcott warned against using products that effectively bring future income forward or charge additional fees to cover essential expenses.
1. 3. For anyone who feels they are becoming trapped in a cycle of repayments, Westcott said the first step should be reaching out for help rather than turning to another payment app.

77NEWS (AU)

8 Nov 2026

SportsAustralian Rules FootballAFLW

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Sydney defy year of ‘adversity’ to beat Western Bulldogs in wet and windy AFLW final
Wild conditions couldn’t stop the Swans as they booked a semi-final date with Geelong.
1. 1. Sydney qualified for an AFLW semi-final against Geelong by defeating the Western Bulldogs in wet conditions.
1. 2. The Sydney Swans defeated the Western Bulldogs 46 to 16 at Henson Park after establishing an early lead.
1. 3. Tanya Kennedy recorded 17 tackles, 16 disposals, and a goal while restricting Isabelle Pritchard to 14 touches.

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8 Nov 2026

Current EventsMissing PersonSearch and Rescue

Key takeaways

Major search for teenage boy who went missing from campsite in regional Victoria
The boy went for a short walk to the other side of the campground before vanishing.
1. 1. Emergency personnel launched a major search and rescue operation for a missing 17-year-old camper in regional Victoria.
1. 2. Authorities hold serious concerns for the missing teenager due to harsh weekend weather and inadequate clothing.
1. 3. Police established a multi-agency command post in Cowwarr coordinating regional resources and emergency personnel.

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8 Nov 2026

SportsSandown 500Supercars Championship

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Supercars contender Will Brown’s championship hopes on life support after qualifying disaster
Fresh off a tumultuous Saturday race, a horror qualifying session has the team on the brink.
1. 1. Will Brown qualified 19th for the Sandown 500 race after clocking a slow lap, putting his Supercars title defense in jeopardy.
1. 2. Championship leader Matt Payne claimed pole position by 0.1 seconds after running last in the top-10 shootout.
1. 3. Only four of the seven finals contenders will advance to the Adelaide grand final following Sunday's race.

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8 Nov 2026

Current EventsCrime InvestigationNew South Wales Police

Key takeaways

Homicide detectives called in after body found in bushland near Lithgow, west of Sydney
Police said they had been conducting searches in the area as part of an ongoing investigation when the body was found.
1. 1. A body was discovered by police during an active search of bushland near Newnes Plateau, north of Lithgow.
1. 2. Detectives from the State Crime Command's Homicide Squad were brought in to assist with the ongoing inquiry.
1. 3. Authorities scheduled a post-mortem examination to ascertain the cause of death while formal identification remains pending notification of family.

77NEWS (AU)

8 Nov 2026

SportsSports ControversyBall Tampering

Key takeaways

Usman Khawaja reveals he wanted entire team to come clean over Sandpapergate in Cape Town 2018
The former Aussie cricketer has shed more light on the infamous saga after bombshell extracts from his book were released.
1. 1. Usman Khawaja's memoir states that sandpaper was applied to the ball during the second Test at St George's Park in 2018.
1. 2. Usman Khawaja stated that Steve Smith persuaded him not to go public with details following the 2018 ball-tampering incident.
1. 3. CA have maintained they are “comfortable” with their findings from 2018 that only Warner, Smith and Bancroft knew of the idea.

77NEWS (AU)

7 Nov 2026

SportsMotorsportSupercars

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Supercars drama as Aaron Cameron forced to evacuate burning car during Sandown 500
‘He has bailed immediately.’
1. 1. Aaron Cameron pulled over at turn four during lap 13 of the Sandown 500 when his rear wheel caught fire.
1. 2. Race engineer Daniel Veronese said the team will investigate the incident, but suspected tyre damage or fuel may have caused the inferno.
1. 3. The incident flipped the race on its head with the rest of the field pitting under the safety car.

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7 Nov 2026

Current EventsCrimeCourt Case

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Man charged after another man dies following alleged assault at Goulburn hotel
Police found the man unresponsive at the scene.
1. 1. A 56-year-old man died after an alleged altercation at a hotel in Goulburn.
1. 2. Police charged a 39-year-old man with common assault and granted him conditional bail.
1. 3. The accused man will appear before Goulburn Local Court on December 16.

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7 Nov 2026

SportsCricket AustraliaUsman Khawaja

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Cricket Australia responds to Usman Khawaja’s sandpapergate bombshell as fans turn on retired champ
The retired champ’s fresh claims have made one coach bristle while cynical fans are questioning the motivation.
1. 1. Cricket Australia is standing by their sandpapergate findings after Usman Khawaja claimed team-wide knowledge of the Cape Town ball-tampering plot and use in the previous Test.
1. 2. An official investigation determined only David Warner, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft knew of the idea to use sandpaper in the third Test.
1. 3. As the cricket world digested Khawaja's revelations on Saturday, many accused him of throwing his teammates "under a bus" just to sell a few books.

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7 Nov 2026

Current EventsPublic HealthGovernment Policy

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Government website for paedophiles under review as experts urge focus on stopping harm before it occurs
Critics say the website goes too far. Supporters say it could prevent abuse before it happens.
1. 1. The Attorney-General's Department confirmed website changes have occurred and an ongoing review is underway.
1. 2. Stop It Now Australia recorded over 28,000 website visits and 410 helpline calls since April.
1. 3. Its origins can be traced back to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, which recommended the establishment of help-seeking services for people concerned they may be at risk of sexually abusing children.

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7 Nov 2026

SportsDisciplinary ActionClub Cricket

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‘Clicky Ponting’ banned for two years in fallout to England cricket’s finger clicking scandal
The local cricketer has learned his fate but a fresh storm has emerged.
1. 1. Brian Devine received a two-year cricket ban for clicking his fingers during matches to mimic bat edges.
1. 2. Saltburn Cricket Club second XI was relegated to the third division and penalized sixty points.
1. 3. The severity of Brian Devine's two-year suspension generated polarized debate across cricket media.

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6 Nov 2026

GuidesConsumer TechBroadband

Key takeaways

The one thing to check before getting a Black Friday broadband deal
A faster internet plan might be a waste without changing your router first
1. 1. Upgrading broadband plans provides limited benefit if the household router cannot handle faster transmission speeds.
1. 2. Using modern Wi-Fi generations can double home connection speeds compared to older router hardware.
1. 3. A quarter of customers paying for 500Mbps internet tiers use Wi-Fi 4 hardware limited to 100Mbps speeds.

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6 Nov 2026

LifestyleTravelTourism

Key takeaways

Just six hours from Australia, this island paradise has turquoise lagoons, no crowds and no high-rise hotels
The tropical escape Aussies are only just discovering,
1. 1. Direct flights connect Australia to Rarotonga with four weekly services from Sydney and three from Brisbane.
1. 2. Rarotonga measures 32 kilometres in circumference with a coastal road taking about 40 to 45 minutes to drive in full.
1. 3. Local regulations in the Cook Islands prohibit buildings from standing taller than a coconut tree.

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6 Nov 2026

Current EventsAustralian PoliticsHelen Haines

Helen Haines now in a stable condition for the first time since alleged attack

The 65-year-old has been in hospital after being hit by a car almost three weeks ago.

77NEWS (AU)

6 Nov 2026

Current EventsSecurityLaw Enforcement

Key takeaways

Police lock down flight from Tokyo to Sydney amid bomb threat
The incident comes after similar scares forced multiple flights diversions across Europe.
1. 1. Australian Federal Police conducted a precautionary search of an ANA flight after threats were sent to the airport.
1. 2. Passengers on an international flight were put in lockdown after they were met in Sydney by Australian Federal Police (AFP) following a bomb threat.
1. 3. No one has been injured in any of the hoaxes, and no country has attributed blame for the threats.

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6 Nov 2026

PromotionalHome ImprovementProduct Promotion

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Too hot to use your patio? This is the outdoor upgrade designed for sweltering Aussie summers
This is how to make your outdoor space more usable.
1. 1. Pergolux produces motorized retractable awnings featuring UPF 50+ sun protection.
1. 2. Pergolux awnings have base pricing starting at $2,000 across multiple size configurations.
1. 3. Pergolux claims its awnings can typically be assembled by two people in about one hour.

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5 Nov 2026

BusinessBusiness InsolvencySouth Australia

Key takeaways

Six Edge childcare centres to close after Goodstart Early Learning takeover deal collapses
Administrators say they’ve exhausted every option and now families are scrambling to find care.
1. 1. Six Edge Early Learning centres across South Australia will close permanently on November 6 following an unsuccessful nationwide sale process.
1. 2. Goodstart Early Learning withdrew from a planned acquisition of the centres after conducting due diligence, leaving administrators unable to secure an alternative buyer.
1. 3. Administrators stated that advance childcare fees will be refunded in full, with most payments expected to be processed by late November.

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5 Nov 2026

SportsAFLSydney Swans

Key takeaways

‘Disappointed’ Sydney boss Matthew Pavlich addresses culture issues after Tom Papley scandal
‘We need to be better. We’ve got a lot of way to go and we’ve got some deep work to do.’
1. 1. Sydney CEO Matthew Pavlich has expressed his “bitter disappointment” in Tom Papley after the star forward returned a positive drugs test while driving with a suspended licence.
1. 2. Pavlich also said the club have a “long way to go” in improving their culture after yet another off-field scandal.
1. 3. The incident comes just two months after the Pullman Hotel scandal that saw vice-captain Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon and Riley Bice stood down for the remainder of the AFL season for breaching behavourial standards.

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