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South Australia Heads To Polls: 5 Key Things To Know About The 2026 State Election

ADELAIDE, Australia — South Australians go to the polls Saturday, March 21, 2026, in a state election that pits the popular incumbent Labor government against a fragmented opposition, with national attention focused on the surprising surge of One Nation and the potential for a historic Labor landslide.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle Is Now A Category Five Storm As It Nears Far North Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Narelle has reached category five intensity and is expected to make landfall on Friday morning.
Two Iran Football Players Who Sought Asylum In Australia Pictured Training With Brisbane Roar
Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh, two of the Iranian football players who sought asylum in Australia, have begun training with Brisbane Roar.
Aussie Travellers Warned That 'Do Not Travel' Advice Applies To Transit, Layovers In Qatar
An update made by Smart Traveller clarifies what the "do not travel" advice applies to amid the conflict in the Middle East.
E-Bike, Motorcycle Crash Kills Two Teenagers, Injures One Man
An e-bike and motorcycle crash has killed two teenagers, a 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy, in Brisbane.

Commonwealth Bank Shares Slip 1% On Heavy Volume As ASX Weighs Broader Market Pressures

SYDNEY — Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA), the nation's largest lender by market capitalization, closed lower Friday amid elevated trading activity and ongoing volatility in the financial sector, finishing at A$175.64, down A$1.72 or 0.97% from Thursday's close of A$177.36.

Royal Caribbean Reportedly Cancels More Than 20 Cruises, Days After Carnival Slashed 11 Sailings

MIAMI — Royal Caribbean International has canceled more than 20 sailings on its Freedom of the Seas ship scheduled for summer 2027, the cruise line confirmed in notifications to affected guests this week.

Economy in Focus

The Trade Titan Of The South: Analyzing Australia's Top 10 Export Destinations In 2026
For decades, the Australian economy has been described as "riding on the sheep's back" or "digging its way to prosperity."
Most Aussie CEOs Believe Junior Roles Will Be Most Affected By AI Adoption — Survey
Airbus CEO Warns Of New Geopolitical Risks After 'Significant' Trade Damage

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10 Key Things To Know About BTS's Explosive 2026 Comeback: 'ARIRANG' Album, Seoul Concert And Global Tour
SEOUL — BTS made their long-awaited full-group return in March 2026 with the release of their fifth studio album ARIRANG on March 20, marking the end of a hiatus that began in 2022 due to mandatory military service. The comeback, announced progressively since mid-2025, has ignited massive excitement among ARMY worldwide, with a free livestreamed concert in Seoul on March 21, a Netflix partnership and an 82-date world tour kicking off in April.

Apple's IPhone Fold Will Reportedly Debut Months After IPhone 18 Pro Release—But Why?

The iPhone Fold is rumored to be coming months after the iPhone 18 Pro releases said a new rumor.

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Time Out Best Cities In The World 2026: Which Aussie City Snagged The Top Place?
Time Out has released its annual best cities in the world list, and three cities in Australia made the list for 2026.
Is King Abdulaziz International Airport Open Today? Airport in Jeddah Remains Operational
NYT Connections Today: Hints, Answers and Full Breakdown for Puzzle #649 on March 21, 2026

Technology

Redmi Teases New 'Hero' Mode On X: What Could Be This Mysterious Device?
Redmi teases a new smartphone in India with "Hero Mode," sparking speculation about an R-series device as fans await more details on features and launch date.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: Which Flagship Delivers Superior AI Features in 2026?
(VIDEO) Samsung Galaxy S27 Release Date Rumors, Price Estimates and Upgrades: Early Leaks Point to 2027

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(VIDEO) Spider-Man: Brand New Day Official Trailer Drops: Will It Succeed?
Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures unleashed the first official trailer for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" on March 18, 2026, sending fans into a frenzy as Tom Holland reprises his role as Peter Parker in the fourth standalone MCU Spider-Man film.
10 Best Aussie Movies to Watch in 2026: From Zombie Thrillers to Musical Comedies and Award Winners
5 Best Chuck Norris Quotes: Timeless Wisdom from the Martial Arts Legend Remembered After His Death at 86

South Australia Heads To Polls: 5 Key Things To Know About The 2026 State Election

Tropical Cyclone Narelle Is Now A Category Five Storm As It Nears Far North Queensland

Two Iran Football Players Who Sought Asylum In Australia Pictured Training With Brisbane Roar

Aussie Travellers Warned That 'Do Not Travel' Advice Applies To Transit, Layovers In Qatar

E-Bike, Motorcycle Crash Kills Two Teenagers, Injures One Man

SANTOS BRAVOS 'MHM' Official Lyric Video Debuts Strong: Fans Praise Euphoric Vibes on Debut EP 'DUAL' Track

(VIDEO) BTS 'SWIM' Official MV Review: 'ARIRANG' Album Earns Praise for Visuals and Message

LIVE: Japan vs Australia Women's Asian Cup 2026 Final – Where to Watch Livestream?

Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Nearly Triple Dementia Risk in Large U.S. Study, Outpacing Type 2

Is Cairo International Airport Open? Airport Fully Operational with Hundreds of Flights

Is Hamad International Airport Open Today? Airport in Doha Operates with Limited Flights

Is Lebron James Still the Lakers True Leader? Austin Reaves Praises LeBron James as Lakers' True Leader

5 Key Things to Know About Rhoda Roberts AO: Trailblazing Indigenous Arts Leader Dead at 66

Commonwealth Bank Shares Slip 1% On Heavy Volume As ASX Weighs Broader Market Pressures

Royal Caribbean Reportedly Cancels More Than 20 Cruises, Days After Carnival Slashed 11 Sailings

The Trade Titan Of The South: Analyzing Australia's Top 10 Export Destinations In 2026

Most Aussie CEOs Believe Junior Roles Will Be Most Affected By AI Adoption — Survey

Airbus CEO Warns Of New Geopolitical Risks After 'Significant' Trade Damage

10 Key Things To Know About BTS's Explosive 2026 Comeback: 'ARIRANG' Album, Seoul Concert And Global Tour

(VIDEO) LeBron James And Luka Doncic Combine For 70 Points As Lakers Extend Winning Streak

(VIDEO) Lionel Messi Scores 900th Career Goal In Concacaf Champions Cup

Steam Spring Sale 2026 Kicks Off Today: Deep Discounts On AAA Hits, Indie Favorites Through March 26

Apple's IPhone Fold Will Reportedly Debut Months After IPhone 18 Pro Release—But Why?

Unilever-Kraft Heinz Deal Talks End; Could Have Created Multi-Billion-Dollar Food Entity

Catalyst Metals Ltd Shares Surge 8.4% on ASX as Gold Producer Closes Key Agreement and Rides Bullish Momentum

Australian Shares Close Lower as ASX 200 Hits Four-Month Low Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Rate Uncertainty

5 Largest Banks in Australia 2026: Big Four Dominate as Commonwealth Bank Leads by Assets and Market Cap

Time Out Best Cities In The World 2026: Which Aussie City Snagged The Top Place?

Is King Abdulaziz International Airport Open Today? Airport in Jeddah Remains Operational

NYT Connections Today: Hints, Answers and Full Breakdown for Puzzle #649 on March 21, 2026

Redmi Teases New 'Hero' Mode On X: What Could Be This Mysterious Device?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: Which Flagship Delivers Superior AI Features in 2026?

(VIDEO) Samsung Galaxy S27 Release Date Rumors, Price Estimates and Upgrades: Early Leaks Point to 2027

UAE Reopens Its Airspace After Briefly Shutting It, Dubai Airport Resumes Operations

Australian Taxation Office Updates: ATO Issues Guidance on Pillar Two Rules and Payday Super

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: 30-Year Fixed Averages 6.22% as of March 19, 2026, Up Slightly

Dow Jones Today: Industrial Average Closes Lower at 46,021 Amid Inflation Concerns and Oil Price Surge

(VIDEO) Spider-Man: Brand New Day Official Trailer Drops: Will It Succeed?

10 Best Aussie Movies to Watch in 2026: From Zombie Thrillers to Musical Comedies and Award Winners

5 Best Chuck Norris Quotes: Timeless Wisdom from the Martial Arts Legend Remembered After His Death at 86