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Oct 4, 2026

Sam Wood stood down ‘indefinitely’ from million-dollar fitness, nutrition empire

The fitness influencer has not appeared in court in Queensland and will remain behind bars until Thursday as his business empire makes a call on his future.


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Oct 4, 2026
Australia news LIVE: Online predators use gaming to target Aussie children; Reality TV star arrested over domestic violence charges

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Oct 4, 2026
ASX advances, Wall Street climbs after US jobs report eases worries about inflation

The Australian sharemarket has made a positive start to the week after Wall Street indexes climbed near their all-time high on Friday in New York after the latest update on the US job market

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Oct 4, 2026
Reality TV star Sam Wood denied bail over alleged domestic violence

Reality TV star Sam Wood was due to face court in Queensland on Monday after being charged with alleged domestic violence offences following an incident in Noosa on Saturday night.

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Oct 4, 2026
Large oil exporters agree to continue consistent production in November

Seven of the world’s largest oil-exporting countries agreed Sunday to maintain their baseline production levels for November, as fuel prices remain elevated amid the Iran war. The “OPEC+” group, which includes Algeria, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Oman, Russia and Saudi Arabia, decided to “maintain” oil production levels they agreed to in September, the Organization of the...

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Oct 4, 2026
KPMG Australia mulls seeking $100 million in loans from global firm

The consultancy is seeking to stop other big clients deserting the firm and keep partner pay at a higher level.

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Oct 4, 2026
Emergency services called after car crashes into pole

Emergency services were called after a car crashed into a telegraph pole.

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Oct 4, 2026
Car fire sparks emergency response as crews tackle flames

Crews wearing breathing apparatus tackled a car fire in a residential area this evening.

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Oct 4, 2026
Democratic rep: Administration 'has failed to present a strategy' in Iran war

Democratic Rep. Brad Schneider (Ill.) on Sunday criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the Iran war, saying officials have not explained their strategy for the conflict. “We need to explain to the American people what the goals are in trying to prevent, and we have to prevent Iran from ever getting a nuclear weapon, but...

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Oct 4, 2026
Popularity of PM and treasurer plummets

The popularity of the Treasurer and the Prime Minister has plunged to a record low in a new poll.

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Oct 4, 2026
Sydney Roosters win NRL grand final

The Sydney Roosters are celebrating their first NRL premiership in seven years after defeating the Newcastle Knights.


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