Australia's front pages on 2 November 2026

What the 7 most-read news outlets in Australia led with on Monday, 2 November 2026, from 3 checks of their front pages. The most widely carried lead was “Best of cartoons, November 2, 2026” (The Age), also run by 1 other outlet.

1

Australia nears 'largest property downturn in 40 years' as prices plunge
Led for 3 of 3 checks · 01:07–03:22
2

One in four young men now say violence for a cause can be justified
No. 2 at best, in 3 of 3 checks · 01:07–03:22
3

US officials prepare for Trump to use 'authoritarian tactics' at midterm elections
No. 3 at best, in 3 of 3 checks · 01:07–03:22

1

Queensland driver refused bail after wild chase through Sydney's east
Led for 3 of 3 checks · 01:07–03:22
2

Sydney council proposes AI-powered security cameras to monitor city streets
No. 2 at best, in 3 of 3 checks · 01:07–03:22
3

Gold Coast health coach reveals simple secrets for women to biohack their way to healthier ageing
No. 3 at best, in 2 of 3 checks · 01:07–03:07
4

At least three injured after grandstand collapses during Red Hot Summer show on Gold Coast
No. 2 at best, in 1 of 3 checks · also run by 3 other outlets · seen at 03:22

1

Former NSW Liberal leads overhaul of One Nation candidate selection process
Led for 3 of 3 checks · 01:07–03:22
2

Home values fall for seventh consecutive month as interest rates dent demand
No. 2 at best, in 3 of 3 checks · 01:07–03:22
3

Northern Territory water plan condemned as ‘blatant and shameless’ attack on nature
No. 3 at best, in 3 of 3 checks · 01:07–03:22

1

Megan is a Perth public housing tenant. Her neighbours are making her life hell
Led for 2 of 3 checks · also run by 1 other outlet · 03:07–03:22
2

Homes losing $9000 a month as RBA mulls another rate hike
Led for 1 of 3 checks · also run by 1 other outlet · 01:07–03:22
3

Trust in politicians plunges, new polling shows, as education divide splits Australian voters
No. 2 at best, in 3 of 3 checks · also run by 1 other outlet · 01:07–03:22
4

Best of cartoons, November 2, 2026
No. 3 at best, in 1 of 3 checks · also run by 1 other outlet · seen at 01:07

1

SLICKHAIR founder Mia Plecic hits back over court-ordered $5,000 debt: Her tense phone call with the Mail after being named and shamed by agency owner on TikTok
Led for 1 of 3 checks · 03:07–03:22
2

Hollywood director Michael Mann, 83, rushed to hospital after accidentally shooting himself at LA gun range
Led for 1 of 3 checks · 03:07–03:22
3

Anti-immigration rally in Melbourne turns violent after man allegedly performs Nazi salute at counter-protesters
Led for 1 of 3 checks · seen at 01:07
4

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is ranked the worst-performing cabinet minister in latest Newspoll - ahead of expected Melbourne Cup Day rate hike
No. 2 at best, in 2 of 3 checks · also run by 1 other outlet · 03:07–03:22
5

The Block grand finale makes history as Courtney and Sev become instant millionaires and walk away with biggest ever profit
No. 2 at best, in 1 of 3 checks · seen at 01:07

1

Best of cartoons, November 2, 2026
Led for 3 of 3 checks · also run by 1 other outlet · 01:07–03:22
2

Crowd erupts as Toia darts over
No. 2 at best, in 3 of 3 checks · also run by 1 other outlet · 01:07–03:22
3

Epic scenes as Lebanon claim golden point win
No. 3 at best, in 3 of 3 checks · also run by 2 other outlets · 01:07–03:22

1

Safety or 'intimidation'? Launch of police unit with military-style rifles sparks human rights fears
Led for 3 of 3 checks · 01:07–03:22
2

Russia's hybrid war and why Australia should be worried
No. 2 at best, in 3 of 3 checks · 01:07–03:22
3

Why is James Packer testifying at Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial?
No. 3 at best, in 3 of 3 checks · 01:07–03:22

Australia's front pages on 2 November 2026

ABC News

Australia nears 'largest property downturn in 40 years' as prices plunge

One in four young men now say violence for a cause can be justified

US officials prepare for Trump to use 'authoritarian tactics' at midterm elections

7NEWS

Queensland driver refused bail after wild chase through Sydney's east

Sydney council proposes AI-powered security cameras to monitor city streets

Gold Coast health coach reveals simple secrets for women to biohack their way to healthier ageing

At least three injured after grandstand collapses during Red Hot Summer show on Gold Coast

Guardian Australia

Former NSW Liberal leads overhaul of One Nation candidate selection process

Home values fall for seventh consecutive month as interest rates dent demand

Northern Territory water plan condemned as ‘blatant and shameless’ attack on nature

The Sydney Morning Herald

Megan is a Perth public housing tenant. Her neighbours are making her life hell

Homes losing $9000 a month as RBA mulls another rate hike

Trust in politicians plunges, new polling shows, as education divide splits Australian voters

Best of cartoons, November 2, 2026

Daily Mail Australia

SLICKHAIR founder Mia Plecic hits back over court-ordered $5,000 debt: Her tense phone call with the Mail after being named and shamed by agency owner on TikTok

Hollywood director Michael Mann, 83, rushed to hospital after accidentally shooting himself at LA gun range

Anti-immigration rally in Melbourne turns violent after man allegedly performs Nazi salute at counter-protesters

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is ranked the worst-performing cabinet minister in latest Newspoll - ahead of expected Melbourne Cup Day rate hike

The Block grand finale makes history as Courtney and Sev become instant millionaires and walk away with biggest ever profit

The Age

Best of cartoons, November 2, 2026

Crowd erupts as Toia darts over

Epic scenes as Lebanon claim golden point win

SBS News

Safety or 'intimidation'? Launch of police unit with military-style rifles sparks human rights fears

Russia's hybrid war and why Australia should be worried

Why is James Packer testifying at Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial?