November 2026
November 2
- Sydney police begin patrols with assault rifles after Bondi Beach attack
Police in Sydney have begun patrolling with assault rifles, the first such deployment in Australia, following the attack at Bondi Beach. The patrols are carried out by an elite new anti-terror unit costing $94 million.
- Australian house prices fall for a seventh time as RBA weighs another rate rise
Australian house prices have fallen for a seventh time, with the downturn described as the largest in 40 years. The Reserve Bank of Australia is preparing another rate rise while it mulls a further hike.
- Canavan confirms Capricornia lower house bid as Hanson and Ashby rule out challenge
Nationals leader Matt Canavan confirmed he will run in the Queensland seat of Capricornia, moving to the lower house in what coverage described as a major career gamble. Canavan said of the contest: "I may politically die in this endeavour."
- Australian polling finds trust in politicians plunging as education divide splits voters
New polling shows trust in politicians plunging, with an education divide splitting Australian voters, according to headlines carried across outlets. The Canberra Times reported that falling faith in politicians has drawn a democracy warning. SBS News framed the findings as growing divides shaping Australians' trust in democracy.
- Democrats win control of both US House and Senate in midterm blow to Trump
Democrats won control of both the US House and the Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, a result described as a major setback for President Donald Trump. The sweep gives the party majorities in both chambers of Congress.