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1. Labuschagne axed from Aussie squad for New Zealand Tests ABC News · 9 Nov 2026

   Australia's chairman of selectors confirms the omission of Marnus Labuschagne after an extended lean run of form at the Test level.

2. Forum ties grow with UAE and Gulf states Islands Business · 9 Nov 2026

   IN the lead up to COP31, the Pacific Islands Forum has deployed a high-level mission to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar, to... The post Forum ties grow with UAE and Gulf states appeared first on Islands Business .

3. ‘People are cautious’: North shore pad passes in, then sells at a discount Nine · 9 Nov 2026

   A first home buyer paid $1,197,500 in post-auction negotiations as the agent said the rate hike was affecting the market.

4. Warhammer Blood Bowl has been delayed into early 2027 PC Gamer · 9 Nov 2026

   Though it didn't have a specific release date, Slitherine's refresh of the Warhammer-themed fantasy football game was scheduled for a full release in 2026. As of the announcement made at the Dominion Days showcase in Berlin, that's no longer the case. "The game's history and the feedback received…

5. Apple TV’s New Crime Thriller Officially Surges to No. 1 Collider · 9 Nov 2026

   This year has been great for Apple TV , as the streamer brought back fan favorites like Silo , Your Friends & Neighbors , and Sugar , among others. It also landed new hits like Widow's Bay , Star City , and Margo's Got Money Troubles . But with a few months left in the year, Apple TV has more shows…

6. ‘It went a bit viral on Instagram’: Soaring townhouse fetches $1.15m Nine · 9 Nov 2026

   The buyers beat three other parties and are moving from an apartment to a two-bedder with floor-to-ceiling glass and exposed brick walls.

7. Maya Jama steps down as Love Island host after nine seasons The Guardian · 9 Nov 2026

   ‘Time to throw myself into something new,’ 32-year-old presenter announces on social media while hailing her ‘unforgettable time’ on the show Maya Jama has announced she is stepping down as the host of Love Island after three years. The 32-year-old presenter of the reality TV show made the…

8. It’s been hailed as soccer’s worst ever title choke. An Australian icon is the face of it Nine · 9 Nov 2026

   As a Socceroos player, John Aloisi famously held his nerve when it mattered most. Now, he is at the centre of one of the most catastrophic title chokes in history with Chinese side Chengdu.

9. Decoupling Sovereignty Index (6): Recovery Sequencing and the Logic of Sovereign Re-coupling, By Max Amuchie Premium Times · 9 Nov 2026

   A government can spend billions rebuilding a territory and still fail to restore its authority. It can construct local government offices, rehabilitate schools, establish health facilities and introduce formal systems of taxation. It can deploy officials, launch livelihood programmes and announce…

10. Ratu Sukuna Bowl takes aim at drug-free Fiji Fiji Broadcasting Corp · 9 Nov 2026

    The fight against illicit drugs will take centre stage during this year’s Vodafone Ratu Sukuna Bowl, with organisers using one of Fiji’s biggest annual events to promote the message of a Drug-Free Fiji. Speaking at the official launch of the 2026 Vodafone Ratu Sukuna Bowl at Albert Park, Minister…