# Hottub Newsmap · 28 Sep 2026 · Oceania

Oceania, Monday 28 September 2026 · Coverage by where it was published · 6,220 reports from 4 countries · final · computed 2026-10-18T04:18:43Z

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> Map of Oceania of news coverage on 28 Sep 2026, shaded by publisher country; most from Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. Top stories: “'Never-before-seen' revelations in Rebel's film…”; “Greens leader suddenly quits after health…”.

## Top stories

1. ['Never-before-seen' revelations in Rebel's film feud](https://thewest.com.au/news/crime/never-before-seen-revelations-in-rebels-film-feud-c-22938799) — thewest.com.au, 70 outlets, 70 reports
   Newly unearthed correspondence shows Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson played a pivotal role in a smear campaign against her co-producer, a court has been told.
2. [Greens leader suddenly quits after health 'downturn'](https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Greens-leader-suddenly-quits-after-health-downturn) — businessnews.com.au, 69 outlets, 69 reports
   Larissa Waters has quit as leader of the Greens due to worsening kidney disease.
3. [Major Australian banks cut credit card insurance and travel perks | Blue Mountains Gazette](https://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au/story/9358799/major-australian-banks-cut-credit-card-insurance-and-travel-perks) — bluemountainsgazette.com.au, 68 outlets, 68 reports
4. [Crispin Hull | Michele Bullock, Anthony Albanese could do a lot more in inflation, interest rates | The Standard](https://www.standard.net.au/story/9358512/crispin-hull-michele-bullock-anthony-albanese-could-do-a-lot-more-in-inflation-interest-rates) — standard.net.au, 68 outlets, 68 reports
5. [Charles Spencer to do a Meghan Markle with Althorp jam](https://www.macleayargus.com.au/story/9358492/charles-spencer-to-do-a-meghan-markle-with-althorp-jam) — macleayargus.com.au, 67 outlets, 67 reports
6. [Echidna | Steve Evans: picking up after your pet is not just common courtesy, it's the law | The Canberra Times](https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9357320/echidna-steve-evans-picking-up-after-your-pet-is-not-just-common-courtesy-its-the-law) — canberratimes.com.au, 67 outlets, 67 reports
7. [Highway pay phone rings in national treasure status](https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/technology/highway-pay-phone-rings-in-national-treasure-status-c-22940038) — perthnow.com.au, 67 outlets, 67 reports
   A pay phone outside a coastal shopping centre has been heritage listed for its role in keeping Australians connected during catastrophic bushfires.
8. [OpenAI executive to front grilling on Medicare breach](https://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/9358287/openai-executive-to-front-grilling-on-medicare-breach) — theadvocate.com.au, 67 outlets, 67 reports
9. [Glimpse at toppled colonial statue's reinterpretation](https://thewest.com.au/news/social/glimpse-at-toppled-colonial-statues-reinterpretation-c-22938731) — thewest.com.au, 66 outlets, 66 reports
   Artistic renders show what will replace the fallen statue of a colonial premier who was accused of stealing the skull of an Aboriginal man.
10. [Royal Caribbean to Viking: best cruise desserts revealed | The Armidale Express](https://www.armidaleexpress.com.au/story/9348263/royal-caribbean-to-viking-best-cruise-desserts-revealed) — armidaleexpress.com.au, 66 outlets, 66 reports

## Reports by publisher country

| Country | Code | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---:|---:|
| Australia | AU | 5,102 | 82.0% |
| New Zealand | NZ | 994 | 16.0% |
| Fiji | FJ | 64 | 1.0% |
| Papua New Guinea | PG | 60 | 1.0% |

## About this map

Hottub News counted 6,220 reports from outlets in 4 countries for 28 Sep 2026. Australia, New Zealand and Fiji published the most (5,102 reports), and the five busiest countries account for 100% of the total.

The most widely covered stories were: “'Never-before-seen' revelations in Rebel's film feud” (70 outlets, mostly Australia); “Greens leader suddenly quits after health 'downturn'” (69 outlets, mostly Australia); “Major Australian banks cut credit card insurance and travel perks | Blue Mountains Gazette” (68 outlets, mostly Australia).

Each report is placed in the country of the outlet that published it (from its feed, web domain or Wikidata), not where the events happened. Stories group reports of the same event across outlets and languages. Paid placements are never included.

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