Ruggable is running an October Hosting Sale with up to 30 percent off select styles, ending October 25. A WIRED reviewer says the washable rugs suit homes with children and pets, because spills and stains can be cleaned in a washing machine. Staff members have chosen designs for their homes and offices. The review also notes drawbacks, including a nonslip pad that shifts and can cause tripping, and edges that curl. The sale excludes the Easy Care Wool collection, gift cards, spot cleaner and rug pads. Revival is also running a 20 percent off sitewide sale until Sunday.
The Rocco smart fridge, a retro-style wine cooler, features an app to scan and display its contents. It comes in various colours and is currently on sale for $200 off. A new lower-priced model, The Essential, has also been released, priced at $100 off during the sale. Both models use a Sub-Zero compressor and can reach temperatures as low as 34 degrees Fahrenheit.
Former NSW Opposition Leader Peter Collins and his wife Jennine Leonarder-Collins have listed their convict-built Werrington House in western Sydney with a price guide of $13 million. The couple bought the sandstone residence for $1.05 million in 2011 and spent about 15 years restoring it. Former Premier Sir Henry Parkes lived there from 1860 to 1872. Elsewhere, music engineer Tom Misner has listed his Bangalow estate in the Byron Bay hinterland for $12 million. The late TV producer Reg Grundy's Southern Highlands home, Comfort Hill, is on offer for $33 million to $36 million.
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Queensland's Hervey Bay and Agnes Water have seen a significant increase in property sales, with over-50s estates generating $39 million in transactions. This surge reflects a growing trend of downsizers seeking coastal retirement locations.
Nissan Australia has cancelled development of the next-generation Navara Warrior, a tougher version of its D27 Navara ute. The company says it will focus on launching the Chinese-sourced Navara Pro plug-in hybrid, due on sale in 2027. Navara sales are down 48 per cent for the year to the end of September, with 3227 units delivered. Last year, Nissan sold 7249 Navaras, well behind the BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid. Nissan says it is considering a more capable Navara Pro but has no Premcar program in development for it.
Belle Property's First to See strategy offers a digital-first approach to selling homes, providing early access to selected properties for motivated buyers. This method allows vendors to gauge demand and gather feedback before committing to a traditional campaign. With over 480,000 registered buyers, the strategy connects properties with active market participants. Early engagement can lead to successful sales without extensive marketing, or vendors can opt for broader exposure if needed. The approach offers flexibility in a competitive market where quality stock is scarce.
A $75 million sale of a Point Piper waterfront home has become the highest price achieved in Sydney this year. Valuer Simon Feilich, who compiles the Dyson Austen Top 10 Prestige Residential Survey, says the market is recovering after a pause. Half of the top 10 sales for the third quarter took place in September. However, the cumulative value of the top 10 sales fell 16 per cent on the same quarter last year, from $400 million to $341.8 million. The entry point to the top 10 also dropped 22 per cent, to $23.5 million.
Australia's new-car market grew by 1.8 per cent in September 2026, but this growth is entirely due to two Chinese brands. Geely's sales surged by 870.3 per cent, adding 4473 vehicles, while BYD's rise to second place behind Toyota also contributed. Without these brands, the market would have contracted by 5.2 per cent. Other manufacturers saw declines, with Mitsubishi and Subaru experiencing significant drops in sales.
Chinese-made cars accounted for 38.9 per cent of Australia's new-vehicle market in September 2026, outselling combined Japanese and Thai vehicles. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and the Electric Vehicle Council reported 42,045 Chinese vehicles sold, compared to 40,933 from Japan and Thailand. This milestone was first reached in June 2026, boosted by a shipment of nearly 5000 vehicles from BYD and Denza. South Korea and Germany followed as the top five countries of origin, with sales down 5.0 and 1.7 per cent respectively.
Socialite Sanchia Brahimi's luxury apartment at Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf is among the spring listings returning to the market after failing to sell previously. The four-bedroom penthouse-style home has been on and off the market over the past three years and carries $9 million price guidance through Maclay Longhurst and Emily Davidson at Sotheby's International. The third-floor property offers 291 square metres of internal space and was last sold in mid-2021 for $11.7 million. Another repeat listing this spring is the Darling Point home of Dr Helen Nugent and her husband Michael, which has $22 million guidance.
Cattle numbers at the NRLX sales on Wednesday dropped significantly to 930, including a notable proportion of young stock. Restocker weaner steers saw price increases of 20 to 30 cents, while heifers also regained some value. Yearling and grown steers and heifers achieved varying top prices, with bulls reaching 416 cents per kilogram. Cow prices generally declined, except for some lower-quality animals. The market report was compiled by Doug Robson for Meat & Livestock Australia.
Retailers are offering sales to compete with Amazon’s October Prime Day. Deals include Apple AirPods 3 for $179 at Best Buy, AirPods Max 2 for $429 at Walmart, and a Kindle Scribe Colorsoft for $520 at Best Buy. Other discounted items are the Sonos Beam Gen 2 for $359, a Furbo 360 Dog Camera for $54, and a Stanley Quencher H2.0 water bottle for $45. Bookshop.com is also offering free shipping to support local bookstores.
Australian motorists bought more new battery-electric vehicles than petrol-powered models for the second consecutive month. Electric car sales more than doubled in September, making up almost a quarter of new vehicles purchased. Petrol vehicle sales slumped by more than 36 per cent compared to the same time in 2025. The Ford Ranger was the top-selling vehicle for September, followed by the Toyota RAV4 hybrid SUV and Tesla's Model Y. Toyota remained the top vehicle brand, although electric and hybrid car maker BYD narrowed the gap.
