The ‘Ozempic face’ discovery that revived a fading giant

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 19, 2026

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Drones as first responders: welcome to the future of policing

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The $38b battle for Australia’s top gold miner may be just beginning

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Weighing the real cost of migration cuts

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Western Sydney Airport makes play for premium travellers

The new airport has revealed details of an 80-seat mezzanine level facility which will feature a dining area, a bar, an open kitchen, private shower suites and a view of the Blue Mountains.

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Ground zero: America’s heartland hit by the fallout of Trump’s bomb

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Damned if you work, damned if you retire: The Baby Boomers stuck in a catch-22

It’s a generation that has been defined by a fat-cat minority – but Boomers are increasingly working well past retirement age.

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EV boom zaps second-hand prices for petrol and diesel cars

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‘China Shock 2.0’ is coming and the world is on edge

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The ‘Ozempic face’ discovery that revived a fading giant

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ASX set to dip, tech stocks weigh on Wall Street

Australia clashes with Asian energy giants over gas export crackdown

‘Only the sharks are left’: The $388 billion change shaking up the sharemarket

Trying to find a job is now as toxic as dating apps. I want a career, not a booty call

Drones as first responders: welcome to the future of policing

The $38b battle for Australia’s top gold miner may be just beginning

Weighing the real cost of migration cuts

Western Sydney Airport makes play for premium travellers

Ground zero: America’s heartland hit by the fallout of Trump’s bomb

Damned if you work, damned if you retire: The Baby Boomers stuck in a catch-22

EV boom zaps second-hand prices for petrol and diesel cars

‘China Shock 2.0’ is coming and the world is on edge

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