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Photos: Día de los Muertos
Oct 25, 2026

Photos: Día de los Muertos

Gloria Molina Grand Park transforms into an illuminated, sacred civic sanctuary for the 2026 presentation of Downtown Día de los Muertos.


‘Final piece of the puzzle’: Western Sydney Airport opens for business
Oct 25, 2026

‘Final piece of the puzzle’: Western Sydney Airport opens for business

The first domestic Jetstar flight has departed Sydney’s new airport as the low-cost carrier bets big on Australia’s first new major airport in 50 years.


An American Civil War hero died alone in Melbourne. A century later, Harry is being remembered
Oct 25, 2026

An American Civil War hero died alone in Melbourne. A century later, Harry is being remembered

As a teenage soldier, Harry Lane helped the Union Army win America’s Civil War. His ancestors have just been reunited with a life story they’d previously known little about.


'Happy 55th birthday': UN officials reaffirm stance on China's UN seat
Oct 25, 2026

'Happy 55th birthday': UN officials reaffirm stance on China's UN seat

Senior United Nations officials have reaffirmed the world body's unwavering adherence to UN General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 2758, as Sunday marks the 55th anniversary of the restoration of China's lawful seat at the UN.


First flight from WSI
Oct 25, 2026

First flight from WSI

First officer Agaya Papadokokolakis discusses the first Jetstar flight from WSI before departure.


Fandom vs flag: why young Chinese embrace Japanese pop culture but reject war-era symbols
Oct 25, 2026

Fandom vs flag: why young Chinese embrace Japanese pop culture but reject war-era symbols

Young Chinese people enjoy Japanese pop culture such as anime and music, but many draw a firm line at symbols of Japanese militarism. That line was tested recently at Moscow State University, where Chinese students confronted a classmate wearing Japan’s rising sun flag in class and called for his repatriation, state-run newspaper Global Times reported on Sunday. Many countries, including China, view the flag as a symbol of Japanese militarism and aggression. Japan’s Self-Defence Forces still use...


Big W has spent more than a decade in Kmart’s shadow. Can it pull off a comeback?
Oct 25, 2026

Big W has spent more than a decade in Kmart’s shadow. Can it pull off a comeback?

The discount retailer has been outpaced and outperformed by its much larger, more successful rival for years but is aiming for a turnaround.


Wheels up for Australia’s newest major airport as first flight takes off
Oct 25, 2026

Wheels up for Australia’s newest major airport as first flight takes off

Hundreds of guests including former prime ministers cheered as the first passenger flight soared into blue skies from Western Sydney International Airport.


Hong Kong needs a civil service fit for a changed world
Oct 25, 2026

Hong Kong needs a civil service fit for a changed world

Hong Kong’s civil service has long enjoyed a reputation for efficiency, professionalism and probity. It has also been a pillar of stability, particularly during the transition from British to Chinese rule. Outside the general and administrative grades, many civil servants spend much of their careers in relatively specialised areas of responsibility. This allows them to develop deep expertise and makes them dependable regulators and administrators. However, it can also make it harder to adapt...


Thunderstorm asthma warning issued in the ACT following storm forecast
Oct 25, 2026

Thunderstorm asthma warning issued in the ACT following storm forecast

Residents advised to remain indoors during adverse weather.



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