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1. The new level of hidden access that just made the Birdcage even more exclusive Nine · 29 Oct 2026

   If you think you’ve gained full access to Flemington’s luxury Birdcage enclosures this year, it might well turn out you haven’t.

2. Pacific Women Climate Activists Head for COP31 with 17 Urgent Demands! Islands Business · 29 Oct 2026

   The 17 Urgent Demands by Pacific feminists defending the living planet are important and progressive community-led... The post Pacific Women Climate Activists Head for COP31 with 17 Urgent Demands! appeared first on Islands Business .

3. Game of Thrones Meets Star Wars in HBO Max's Near-Perfect Space Opera Collider · 29 Oct 2026

   There is a reason why, seven years after its divisive conclusion, Game of Thrones still holds viewers in a vice grip. Audiences will always return to Westeros, just as they return to a galaxy far, far away. Game of Thrones and Star Wars may seem as though they could not be further apart, but put…

4. PACNEWS THREE, 29 OCTOBER 2026 Islands Business · 29 Oct 2026

   In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Fiji backs UN call to end U.S embargo on Cuba, citing Charter and humanitarian concerns2. PACIFIC — El Niño makes its presence felt across the Pacific; countries share impacts at PICOF-193. PACIFIC — Strong El Niño to influence rainfall, temperatures and cyclones into…

5. New minister flags changes after sex offender’s escape and recapture Nine · 29 Oct 2026

   Stoker said she wished she could “set the terms and conditions on which people who present a risk to the community are managed”.

6. K-water signs MOU with Austin to share AI water management technology Korea Times · 29 Oct 2026

   Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday with Austin, Texas, to cooperate on artificial intelligence (AI) water management, meeting with a delegation led by Michael Rogers, the city’s assistant city manager. The pact aims to share data-based smart…

7. Girl group Katseye to stage first-ever Singapore concert in February 2027 CNA · 29 Oct 2026

   The girl group announced on Thursday (Oct 29) that it will stage concerts in Asia for the very first time next year, with the Singapore show taking place on Feb 10.

8. RLWC 2026: Pride on the line as Pacific teams battle for semifinal spots RNZ · 29 Oct 2026

   Everything is on the line for the Pacific Island teams in the final round of group games at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup this weekend.

9. As Starlink curbs rattle Ukraine, Putin calls Elon Musk a ‘real genius’ as Russia plans rival network Mint · 29 Oct 2026

   As Starlink curbs disrupt Ukraine’s military operations, Putin praises Musk while Russia pushes ahead with plans for its own satellite internet network, Rassvet.

10. Game Awards 2026: All Game of the Year Front-Runners and Predictions Polygon · 29 Oct 2026

    At this point, we have a clear idea of what games will be favored by The Game Awards' voting body : A high Metacritic rating (preferably over 90) is a must; role-playing games and action-adventures are strongly favored, as are games with strong narrative elements; indie and multiplayer games…