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- [warm] This is NewsCard Daily for Monday October 5, 2026 ... the biggest stories from Australia and around the world in just minutes. [serious] We begin in Canberra where the Reserve Bank’s latest rate rise is putting more pressure on household budgets. The cash rate is now at its highest level in 15 years, as stubborn inflation keeps borrowing costs high. Families with mortgages face larger repayments ... while businesses warn higher costs could slow spending and investment. — — [serious] In federal politics, the government is defending its economic record after the rate increase and disappointing inflation figures. Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns struggling Australians not to expect fresh cost-of-living relief. Labor is also targeting migration agents accused of profiting from visa applications with little chance of success ... as it moves to tighten rules around permanently temporary visas. — — [urgent] In Newcastle, police charge a teenage driver after a car crashes into a crowd of football fans, injuring ten people. The incident happens near the NRL grand-final weekend and leaves families facing a frightening night. The teenager is refused bail ... while investigators work to establish exactly how the crash unfolded. — — [warm] In Sydney, the Roosters come from behind to defeat the Newcastle Knights and claim their 16th NRL premiership. The result caps a dramatic decider, with the Roosters recovering from an early deficit. For supporters, it is a night of celebration ... and another chapter in one of the competition’s most successful rivalries. — — [curious] Now to the Pacific, where Australian leaders face pressure over the country’s fossil-fuel exports at climate talks. Pacific nations are pushing for stronger action on emissions and climate finance. The debate matters close to home ... because Australia’s regional neighbours are among the countries most exposed to rising seas, stronger storms and extreme weather. — — [urgent] Overseas in the Middle East, the war involving Iran continues to disrupt energy markets and shipping. A tanker is damaged by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global oil supplies. OPEC-plus producers are keeping output targets steady in principle ... but exports remain well below normal, raising the risk of higher fuel prices for Australian motorists. — — [serious] And in Brazil, voters head to the polls in a closely watched general election. Two familiar political camps dominate the presidential race, making the result important for the country’s economy, environment and relations with the world. Markets and governments are watching for signs of political stability ... and any shift in Brazil’s climate policy. — — [warm] That's NewsCard Daily. For more top stories and quick summaries that keep you informed in minutes, download NewsCard ... available in the App Store.