Spring 2026The Season
Grand final week opens the most expensive stretch of the Australian year: two grand finals, $20 million at Randwick, the Cox Plate at Flemington and the race that stops a nation.
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MelbourneTuesday 22 September 2026Sport · Business · Style
The Brief
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The ASX steadies near 8,730 after its worst week in six months
- 02
All four major banks now tip a rate rise next week
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Kylie, The Wiggles and a new parade route: grand final week
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Grand final fares reach $6,000 as airlines add thousands of seats
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Inglis and Ellis complete a 3-0 sweep in Harare
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Seven new faces as the Socceroos prepare to host Brazil
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MoreKylie, The Wiggles and a new parade route: grand final week
Kylie Minogue headlines the pre-game show before Brisbane and Fremantle meet at the MCG on Saturday.
All four major banks now tip a rate rise next week
CBA and ANZ have joined Westpac and NAB in expecting the cash rate to rise to 4.60% on 29 September.
Glasgow 2026
Australia topped the Commonwealth Games medal table for another Games. The full tally, and the names behind it.
- Gold
- 70
- Silver
- 45
- Bronze
- 56
- Medals · 1st on the table
- 171
The Season
The sporting and social calendar that matters, from the Randwick spring to the polo lawns of January.
- 26 Sep 2026AFL Grand FinalMCG · Brisbane v FremantleRead
- 4 Oct 2026NRL Grand FinalAccor Stadium, SydneyRead
- 17 Oct 2026The EverestRoyal Randwick, SydneyRead
- 24 Oct 2026Cox PlateFlemington, for the first timeRead
- 31 Oct – 7 Nov 2026Melbourne Cup CarnivalFlemington · Cup Day 3 NovRead
- 28 Nov 2026Matildas v ColombiaCanberra StadiumRead
- 26 Dec 2026Sydney to HobartSydney Harbour, Boxing DayRead
- 10 Jan 2027Magic Millions PoloGold CoastRead
- Mid-Jan 2027Portsea PoloJarman Oval, PortseaRead
- January 2027Australian OpenMelbourne Park
- March 2027Australian Grand PrixAlbert Park · 2026: RussellRead
- Autumn 2027Golden SlipperRosehill · 2026: Guest HouseRead
Sport
All sport
Nick Daicos wins the Brownlow with a record 47 votes
The Collingwood midfielder broke the 3-2-1-era record and finished eleven votes clear.
Business
All businessThe ASX steadies near 8,730 after its worst week in six months
The index hit its lowest since June on 15 September as Brent passed US$107, then drifted flat as oil eased.
Hotels
All hotels
The private villa is the new suite
From Freycinet to the Central Coast hinterland, Australia’s most exclusive new stays come with their own pool.
Travel
All travelGrand final fares reach $6,000 as airlines add thousands of seats
Perth and Brisbane fans are racing to Melbourne; Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin have added flights.
Lifestyle
All lifestyle
The long lunch: five cellar doors worth the drive
An editor’s short list of the estates that define Australian wine country.
Luxury
All luxury
Boxing Day awaits: the Sydney Hobart after Comanche’s photo finish
The 80th race ended in a line-honours thriller and an overall result settled in the protest room.
Fashion
All fashion
Five Australian houses that define the national look
A short guide to the labels the world associates with Australian design.
Industry
All industry
The IOC signs off on Rockhampton for 2032 rowing
Rowing and canoe sprint for Brisbane 2032 will be held on the Fitzroy River in central Queensland.
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