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Victoria’s worst-for-business reputation? Atlassian says it hasn’t noticed
The Business Council of Australia has slammed Victoria’s taxes and red tape, but tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes says the criticism doesn’t stack up

The New Zealand national team that hasn’t beaten Australia since 1994
All you need to know as the Football Ferns renew their rivalry with the Matildas.

‘It was hanging off’: All Black reveals injury that scratched him from northern tour
The Blues’ jersey launch for 2026 could have doubled up as an injury ward for some of their All Blacks in various states of recovery.

‘So unfair on the older folk’: Fees aren’t changing, so why the upset over new parking machines?
When a council announced it would soon be installing new machines, it was bombarded with dozens of negative messages.

Expect 40-minute queues just to exit motorway, an hour to find a park when Ikea opens
Aucklanders won’t know what’s hit them when Ikea opens its doors for the first time on December 4, and we’re not talking about the Swedish meatballs.

Has Seymour’s red tape slashing actually saved the taxpayer any money?
It was at the top of Seymour’s wishlist and he got it across the line during coalition talks. But two years on, how much has his Regulation Ministry actually saved?

Norris 'relaxed' before maiden title bid in Qatar
Lando Norris says he is "relaxed" heading into the Qatar Grand Prix, the race in which he could become world champion for the first time.

Newcastle say fans 'indiscriminately assaulted' by police in Marseille
Newcastle United are to launch a complaint following the "unacceptable treatment" of their supporters by French police after their side's defeat against Marseille.

Weather warnings issued as month's worth of rain could fall in 24 hours
Parts of the UK could see a month's worth of rainfall in just one day.

Pope Leo on first foreign trip says future of humanity at stake from conflict
The Pope makes his first foreign trip to Turkey and says a third world war is being "fought piecemeal".

Wales' most deprived areas named - see how yours is affected
A neighbourhood in Rhyl has been named as the most deprived area of Wales in a new report.

At $10, these two 240W Anker USB-C cables are a Black Friday impulse buy
I have entirely too many charging cables… that I have to get rid of. I’m also pretty sure you do too, and that many of those things coiled up in your tech drawer are old, possibly damaged, and definitely too slow to charge your smartphone nowadays. Luckily, Black Friday makes...

You can’t fit it under the tree, but this property might be the ultimate Christmas present
Quaint, cute and often quite rustic, boatsheds share a place in our national imagination along with baches and those curvy, old fashioned caravans.

‘Home to die’: Her transplant never came - but the change she hoped for is finally here
Wait times for stem cell transplants could be cut from months to weeks as the Government pours $25m into the sector. It is bittersweet news for patients who spoke out about delays.

Powerful Springboks go for 7-1 bench split v Wales
South Africa name a formidable side for their autumn finale against Wales - with seven forwards on a powerful bench.

Clarke fighting for career in GB title bout - Tshikeva
Frazer Clarke and Jeamie TKV bicker through a news conference before Saturday's British heavyweight title fight in Derby.

As Liverpool hit 'new low' - is Slot's job at risk?
After a dismal run of form, Arne Slot's job as Liverpool boss is starting to come under question - just six months after winning the Premier League title.

A war on climate change: Are environmental activists losing the fight?
Chris Packham says conservationists like him have not done enough to protect nature.

The Budget: It’s finally here!
A special live edition poring through the long-awaited budget.

General named new Guinea-Bissau leader a day after coup
Gen Horta N’Tam is sworn in during a ceremony at the army headquarters.