The Brief · Nov 01

1. Hot Divorcee Summer trend reshapes women's solo travel plans
2. Labor doubles free dental clinic pledge to 20 in Victorian election bid
3. 3.6 million Australian households can't afford enough food
4. Motorists cutting through Reid pose risk, residents warn
5. AFL Tasmania backs regional model over Greater Northern league
6. El Niño conditions forecast sharp drop in tropical storms
7. GPs will now screen toddlers for developmental issues under new Medicare program
8. Zeekr's 2027 SUV gets extra power for the same price

Beneath today's stories lies Australia's deepening economic divide, with access to basics like food and healthcare becoming a privilege for many.