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Just 6% of mass murders are by women. Here’s how, when and why they kill

The world has been transfixed by the case of Erin Patterson: the Australian woman convicted of mass murder, having brutally killed three members of her family using death cap mushrooms, as well as the attempted murder of a fourth.

The Conversation

England given Ben Stokes fitness boost as captain returns to training ahead of Ashes

Stokes suffered a shoulder injury during England’s fourth Test against India

The Independent UK

Vanuatu delays $330M Australia security pact over Chinese funding concerns

Vanuatu is not ready to sign a security and economic treaty with Australia due to concerns about potential restrictions on securing infrastructure funding from other countries

The Independent UK

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Afternoon Update: Murdoch succession drama resolved; ex-Greens candidate plans to sue NSW police; and is Australia losing its sweet tooth?

Family announces Rupert Murdoch’s eldest son, Lachlan, will secure control of business

The Guardian - AU

There’s a new vaccine for pneumococcal disease in Australia. Here’s what to know

The Australian government announced last week there’s a new vaccine for pneumococcal disease on the National Immunisation Program for all children.

The Conversation

New Zealand 1-3 Australia: international men’s football friendly – as it happened

Mohamed Toure hits brace and Nestory Irankunda scores for Socceroos while Chris Wood breaks All Whites’ 15-year goalscoring drought

The Guardian - AU

Victoria has tabled treaty legislation in an Australian first. Here’s what you need to know about the bill

Statewide treaty bill set to pave the way for measures including Aboriginal truth-telling in school curriculum and greater use of traditional names

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Lachlan Murdoch is now in control of News Corp and its Australian newspapers are safe – for now

Eldest son will now be what Rupert Murdoch has described as ‘protector of the conservative voice in the English-speaking world’

The Guardian - AU

Burke and Wills explore comedy in Sammy J musical trip

In his latest musical comedy foray, Sammy J explores the famed Burke and Wills expedition, which he describes as "the perfect historical story of stupidity".

AAP

Banks back scrapping card surcharges for consumers

The Australian Banking Association supports a ban on credit card surcharges for consumers but baulked at capping the fees that merchants pay card issuers.

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Falls continue for Australian shares as gold shines

Australian shares have traded lower in five of their past seven sessions, as gold hit a fresh record and the Aussie dollar rallied against the greenback.

AAP

Package shipments resume to US as AusPost finds a way

Australia Post will resume sending parcels to the US for business customers after abruptly ending the service due to tariff upheavals.

AAP

'I'm happy to have made it to 39' - Simon Clarke counting the days to retirement from professional cycling

Israel-Premier Tech rider reflects on the changes the sport has seen across his 17-year career

Cycling News

Future Fund eclipses $250b after bumper return

Australia's sovereign wealth fund has delivered a strong result for financial year 2025, despite significant global economic turmoil.

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'Unhinged': 4500 jobs to be slashed in bank restructure

A major bank's decision to cut thousands of staff has been described as "unhinged" after it recently posted a half-year cash profit of $3.6 billion.

Fortune

DoorDash CEO Tony Xu says path to autonomous deliveries filled with 'lots of pain and suffering' but company is nearing first inning of commercial progress

DoorDash, which has been working on autonomy and robotics technology since about 2017, is currently doing drone deliveries in Australia and is securing permits for the U.S.

AAP

Cops told 'throw the book' at violent beach protesters

Police have been urged to "throw the book" at rival protesters who turned violent on the nation's best-known beach, but they'll have to find them first.

International Business Times UK

'Mushroom Murderer' Erin Patterson: Victims, Trial Evidence, and the Motive Question Explained

Erin Patterson sentenced to life over mushroom murders. Victims, trial evidence and her motive examined in one of Australia's most shocking cases.

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Companies face little accountability on gender equality

Gender balance in leadership across corporate Australia is stalling as analysis finds women hold just 10 per cent of CEO roles in ASX 300 companies.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: The Boris Johnson files, online watchdog slams big tech, French government collapses

eSafety commissioner says companies not doing enough to prevent sharing of harmful material

AAP

Blood donors needed as demand and cancellations collide

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is urgently appealing for people across the country to donate blood and help boost supplies, which are at critical levels.

The Guardian - AU

Australian ‘terrified for my life’ after apparent drone strike on vessel – as it happened

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Two profound but different ballet legacies: vale Colin Peasley and Garth Welch

September has seen the passing of two of Australia’s ballet legends, Colin Peasley and Garth Welch. Their passing signals the end of an era – but not the end of their influence. An examination of their lives shows us how much has changed for men and ballet in Australia.

The Conversation

Latest data suggests Australia is overcoming its sugar addiction

Australia is now meeting the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines on sugar, which recommend keeping sugar below 10% of daily energy intake.

AAP

Environmentalists target super fund over climate change

Market Forces and other groups say a super fund needs to take a firmer stance against Australian oil and gas companies Woodside and Santos.

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