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• Live: CBA brings forward rate hike forecast, ASX set to slide despite Wall Street gains

  20-09-2026 23:08 via abc.net.au
  
  While Wall Street closed the volatile week with a small gain, the ASX looks like it will come under selling pressure again today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.  
  
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• Live: ASX set to slide despite Wall Street edging up and lower oil prices

  20-09-2026 23:08 via abc.net.au
  
  While Wall Street closed the volatile week with a small gain, the ASX looks like it will come under selling pressure again today. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.  
  
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• Live: Australians to live longer and have fewer children by 2066

  20-09-2026 23:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's population will come close to 40 million people by 2066 as Australians live longer but have fewer children, according to new projections. Follow live.
  
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• Winless Bombers, Saints and Magpies AFLW coaches under pressure

  20-09-2026 23:01 via abc.net.au
  
  Umpiring, teams without a win and big risers: These are the topics fans are talking about midway through the AFLW 2026 season.
  
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• Shein, Temu shoppers keep adding to cart despite environmental concerns

  20-09-2026 22:00 via abc.net.au
  
  A new study has found fans of ultra-fast fashion brands are aware of the environmental and ethical concerns, but price, convenience and variety keep them hooked. 
  
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• We asked a cybersecurity expert to remotely access a BYD. It was too easy

  20-09-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  To test the risks of surveillance and sabotage, Four Corners asked a hacker to show what China's top EV brand could see and do remotely.
  
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• Hacking this BYD was too easy. It didn't even have a password

  20-09-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  To test the risks of surveillance and sabotage, Four Corners asked a hacker to show what China's top EV brand could see and do remotely.
  
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• SCG madness and Plugger's point: The Swans-Bombers prelim, 30 years on

  20-09-2026 20:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Thirty years ago today, the Sydney Swans made history in a nerve-shredding preliminary final at the SCG against Essendon. Dale Lewis, Troy Luff and Matthew Lloyd share their memories of a famous game.
  
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• Labor's dilemma is that Australia needs two things voters fear

  20-09-2026 20:49 via abc.net.au
  
  The Intergenerational Report released today suggests population growth is slowing. But migrants are crucial for the economy and along with data centres have become the most dangerous political issues confronting the government.
  
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• The politics of migration hides Australia's real problem

  20-09-2026 20:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia is having a debate over population numbers but perhaps weak productivity is the real problem and Canada's approach offers some of the answers.
  
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• Test your memory with this week's history quiz

  20-09-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  We've got questions on viral dance moves, 80s TV shows and the French Revolution. Do you have what it takes to get 10/10?
  
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• Striking a balance between living for the present and future

  20-09-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  We asked people whether optimising their lives for their future selves was a good or bad thing. Here's what they had to say.
  
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• Liam McIntyre, the next Australian Wolverine, on playing 'gruff, angry loners'

  20-09-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  From the bizarre nature of shooting for games, to the pressure to live up to Hugh Jackman, Liam Mcintyre explains how it felt to become Wolverine.
  
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• Australians waiting years for dementia diagnoses, landmark survey finds

  20-09-2026 16:12 via abc.net.au
  
  Some Australians are not being connected to any support after receiving a dementia diagnosis and their carers say they are overwhelmed, according to a landmark new survey.
  
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• Australia begins campaign for seat at world's most powerful table

  20-09-2026 14:02 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Albanese plans to trade on Australia's good name and international reputation when he officially launches the campaign for a two-year term on the powerful United Nations Security Council. 
  
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• Alex de Minaur fires as Aussie pair clicks in Davis Cup triumph

  20-09-2026 09:21 via abc.net.au
  
  Alex de Minaur has returned to form to seal Australia's Davis Cup progression, with the hosts beating Poland 3-1 at Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane.
  
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• Suns surge to victory, Tigers survive Giants comeback in AFLW

  20-09-2026 08:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Gold Coast's band of youngsters have continued their fine AFLW form against Essendon, while Richmond got over the line in a pulsating clash with Greater Western Sydney.
  
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• Crows prevail in fiery AFLW clash with Lions

  20-09-2026 08:27 via abc.net.au
  
  Adelaide triumphs by nine points in a fiery encounter with Brisbane, as Gold Coast, West Coast and Richmond all enjoy AFLW victories on Sunday.
  
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• Pledges, timed visits and taxes: The strategies diverting tourists from hotspots

  20-09-2026 07:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Tourist destinations around the world are trying out various strategies to manage the environmental and social impacts that caused by visitors.
  
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• Amsterdam no longer spends on marketing, and the city is not alone

  20-09-2026 07:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Tourist destinations around the world are trying out various strategies to manage the environmental and social impacts that caused by visitors.
  
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• From fashion forward to failure: What went wrong for Cue?

  20-09-2026 07:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Cue had a reputation for reinvention, with the proof hanging in the wardrobes of generations of women. But what inspired the start of the brand in 1968 has led to its demise.
  
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• Live: Warriors make late changes for semifinal with Knights at Eden Park

  20-09-2026 06:57 via abc.net.au
  
  The New Zealand Warriors are in a new home, hosting the Newcastle Knights in an NRL semifinal at Eden Park. Follow live.
  
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• Coalition vows to cut $15 off tank of petrol when global prices spike

  20-09-2026 05:15 via abc.net.au
  
  Under a new policy announced today, the Coaltion says it will halve the fuel excise when the global price of oil reaches an average of $US100 a barrel over a two-week period if elected.
  
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• Tips for tackling jetlag when travelling with kids

  20-09-2026 03:44 via abc.net.au
  
  Travelling with children can be tough, and the difficulties can escalate when you cross a time zone or two.
  
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• Meet the gig workers helping train robots to do our dishes

  20-09-2026 03:41 via abc.net.au
  
  Thousands of gig workers around the world are feeding the robotics industry's insatiable demand for training data on how to do things like household chores.
  
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• John Farnham to miss tribute concert due to poor health

  20-09-2026 00:24 via abc.net.au
  
  John Farnham's family has confirmed the Australian singing superstar will miss a Melbourne tribute concert on Sunday evening due to poor health.
  
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