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• Live: RBA deputy acknowledges rate rises 'laying pain on top of pain'

  20-10-2026 23:19 via ABC News
  
  SpaceX shares surge in after-hours trade as AI revenue rises more than ninefold. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: NextDC shares plummet 40pc after market suspension

  20-10-2026 23:19 via ABC News
  
  Data centre operator NextDC's shares have tanked after returning to trade following a suspension. 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 rise as SpaceX AI revenue surges

  20-10-2026 23:19 via ABC News
  
  SpaceX shares surge in after-hours trade as AI revenue rise more than ninefold. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Ellis scores monster 47 points, most in WNBL game for over two decades

  20-10-2026 23:09 via ABC News
  
  Townsville's Abbey Ellis has produced one of the all-time great WNBL individual performances with a mammoth 47-point effort in the Fire's 86-68 away win over Adelaide.
  
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• Gardner smashes 84 as Australia retains Rose Bowl over NZ

  20-10-2026 22:09 via ABC News
  
  Australia retains the Rose Bowl with a comfortable 40-run victory in the Twenty20 International against New Zealand at North Sydney Oval.
  
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• Bavuma's batting masterclass takes control from Australia

  20-10-2026 22:03 via ABC News
  
  He may be small in stature, but Temba Bavuma has once again stood tall for his country and taken control away from Australia.
  
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• Bavuma's batting masterclass takes control away from Australia

  20-10-2026 22:03 via ABC News
  
  He may be small in stature, but Temba Bavuma has once again stood tall for his country and taken control away from Australia.
  
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• Quick hits: Jansen hit where it hurts as Bavuma grinds Aussies into the dirt

  20-10-2026 21:16 via ABC News
  
  Marco Jansen's swashbuckling innings ends with a bang then a whimper as Temba Bavuma plays one of the great captain's knocks. Here are the quick hits from day three of the second Test between Australia and South Africa.
  
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• What's behind the pile-on for 'Oscar contender' and stinging satire, Digger?

  20-10-2026 20:30 via ABC News
  
  Despite its obvious craftsmanship as one of the most original films of the decade, Digger was panned by early critics. Is it a case of tall poppy syndrome, or is something else at play?
  
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• Quiz: How well do you know travel trivia?

  20-10-2026 20:30 via ABC News
  
  Which island is home to the quokka? And which capital city would you find on the banks of the Vltava River?
  
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• Seven West Media had 'diabolical' culture, secret review hears

  20-10-2026 20:18 via ABC News
  
  A bombshell review of Seven West Media in 2024 has been told of a "diabolical" corporate culture, with allegations sexism, bullying and harassment were rife and "sacred cow" executives favoured by then-chairman Kerry Stokes were protected amid a ratings obsession.
  
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• Firm linked to suspected investment scam investigated, $138m feared lost

  20-10-2026 20:00 via ABC News
  
  Investors who may have lost as much as $138 million are asking how an alleged scam with possible terrorism links went undetected.
  
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• Australia could collect extra $45b a year through better resource taxes

  20-10-2026 20:00 via ABC News
  
  Does Australia have a resource tax problem? A think tank says the nation is losing billions in potential revenue.
  
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• 'Unsettled' MPs say security measures meant to protect them are lacking

  20-10-2026 19:21 via ABC News
  
  Federal MPs describe deep fears for their safety in the wake of the attack on independent MP Helen Haines, with some describing a mixed experience of the security services made available to them.
  
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• Australian military opens its ranks to PNG university students

  20-10-2026 10:15 via ABC News
  
  Young Papua New Guineans will be able to join the Australian Defence Force under a trial aiming to bolster its ranks.
  
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• Tedesco parachutes in as Kangaroos captain in first Test since 2023

  20-10-2026 08:29 via ABC News
  
  James Tedesco will play his first Kangaroos Test since 2023, called back into the side as captain to face Fiji in Brisbane on Sunday night.
  
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• James Tedesco returns to captain Kangaroos in Rugby League World Cup

  20-10-2026 08:29 via ABC News
  
  James Tedesco will play his first Kangaroos Test since 2023, called back into the side as captain to face Fiji in Brisbane on Sunday night.
  
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• The more that big companies axe staff, the closer we get to a recession

  20-10-2026 08:24 via ABC News
  
  It's not just NAB that is slashing its staff numbers, as large businesses look for ways to become "more agile" during lean times. But could this turbo-charge the path to recession?
  
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• The more big companies axe staff, the closer we get to a recession

  20-10-2026 08:24 via ABC News
  
  It's not just NAB that is slashing its staff numbers, as large businesses look for ways to become "more agile" during lean times. But could this turbo-charge the path to recession?
  
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• Hanson apologises for cartoon mocking Lambie's vaginal prolapse

  20-10-2026 07:54 via ABC News
  
  The One Nation leader says she was not aware of the cartoon's content before it went up but has committed to "taking a closer look" in the future.
  
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• Aussie Opal's block fires Dream to WNBA finals win

  20-10-2026 07:45 via ABC News
  
  Australian rookie Izzy Borlase's defence and star Angel Reese's historic outing help the Atlanta Dream to a 79–65 win over the Golden State Valkyries to level the WNBA finals at 1–1.
  
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• How to catch the peak of the Orionid meteor shower this week

  20-10-2026 06:00 via ABC News
  
  If you're up for braving the early wake-up, experts suggest you will be rewarded with a meteor every few minutes during this week's Orionid meteor shower.
  
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• Diamonds boosted by imminent return of vice-captain

  20-10-2026 04:35 via ABC News
  
  Diamonds vice-captain Kate Moloney is on track to return from injury and give Australia a much-needed boost for the Constellation Cup. 
  
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• Collingwood AFLW captain to leave at end of season

  20-10-2026 02:16 via ABC News
  
  Ruby Schleicher, captain of Collingwood, will leave the Magpies at the end of the AFLW season.
  
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• Ten songs named after famous people from Nicole Kidman to Elon Musk

  20-10-2026 01:00 via ABC News
  
  Songs are designed to evoke emotion and some will have you dancing around reciting a celebrity's name.
  
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• NAB to slash up to 2,500 jobs in massive restructure

  20-10-2026 00:30 via ABC News
  
  National Australia Bank says it will cut about 6 per cent of its workforce by mid-2027, as it overhauls its operating model.
  
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• NAB criticised for 'corporate spin' in major job cut announcement

  20-10-2026 00:30 via ABC News
  
  National Australia Bank says it will cut about 6 per cent of its workforce by mid-2027, as it overhauls its operating model.
  
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