Trending in Australia - Week 44, 2026

Weekly archive: 26 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 (Monday to Sunday). Final ranking by peak daily search volume, as of Nov 1, 2026.

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1. vienna open 2000+ searches · 6 days

   • Carlos Alcaraz beats Alex de Minaur to win Vienna Open for fourth title of 2026 – ESPN
   • Alcaraz storms past De Minaur to Vienna title, completes perfect ATP 500 season – ATP Tour
2. alex de minaur 5000+ searches · 5 days

   • De Minaur stuns new number one Zverev in Vienna – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
   • Alexander Zverev upset in Erste Bank Open semifinals – ESPN
3. when is black friday 2000+ searches · 5 days

   • Black Friday 2026: Dates, early deals and how to spot fake discounts – Finder.com.au
   • When is Black Friday 2026? Dates for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the sales in the UK, US and Germany – Nacionale
4. nz vs ind 10000+ searches · 3 days

   • New Zealand seek answers as India's batting juggernaut rolls on – ESPN
   • India seek bowling solutions in bid for 4-1 finish – Cricbuzz
5. simon harmer 20000+ searches · 3 days

   • Australia v South Africa LIVE: Aussies stare down a humiliating defeat after another batting collapse in Cape Town – SMH.com.au
   • ‘Disastrous’ runout puts Aussies in turmoil during horror session – Nine.com.au
6. alexander zverev 2000+ searches · 4 days

   • New tennis number one as Zverev finally reaches the top – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
   • Alexander Zverev's first No. 1 ranking to be confirmed Monday with win in Vienna – ESPN
7. bangladesh vs west indies 1000+ searches · 4 days

   • BAN vs WI Cricket Scorecard, 1st Test at Dhaka, October 28 - November 01, 2026 – Cricinfo
   • Bangladesh v West Indies - West Indies in Bangladesh 2026, 1st Test - Cricket Score Centre - Live Cricket Scores – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
8. carlos alcaraz 500+ searches · 4 days

   • Alcaraz marches past Medvedev in Vienna, reaches fifth final of 2026 – ATP Tour
   • Vienna SF previews and predictions: Alcaraz vs. Medvedev, Zverev vs. De Minaur – The Grandstand
9. afg vs zim 1000+ searches · 3 days

   • Afghanistan v Zimbabwe - Afghanistan v Zimbabwe in UAE 2026, 2nd T20I - Cricket Score Centre - Live Cricket Scores – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
   • Afghanistan make four changes, hand debut to Abdullah Tarakhail in final T20I – Cricinfo
10. western australia vs south australia 500+ searches · 4 days

    • South Australia hit back, dare to dream of epic chase – cricket.com.au
    • WA continue shield revival with stirring win over champions – The West Australian
11. commsec 5000+ searches · 3 days

    • Australian recession now a coin toss, says major bank – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
    • The silver lining from inflation data horror show everyone just missed – Domain
12. ind vs nz 10000+ searches · 2 days

    • New Zealand seek answers as India's batting juggernaut rolls on – ESPN
    • Kishan, Mayank in as India bowl; Smith back for New Zealand – Cricinfo
13. alexandra eala 1000+ searches · 3 days

    • By the numbers: Shnaider, Eala set Tokyo rematch with three-set victories – WTA Tennis
    • Alex Eala rallies past Talia Gibson, sets up Diana Shnaider rematch in Toray Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals – ESPN
14. black friday 1000+ searches · 3 days

    • Retail giants feel the burn as pre-Christmas spending stalls – Nine.com.au
    • Soft spending and supply pain hit major retailers – The Canberra Times
15. india vs new zealand 10000+ searches · 2 days

    • NZ vs IND 5th T20I LIVE REPORT - Kishan, Iyer go big after openers fall early – Cricinfo
    • New Zealand field in final T20I; Bhuvneshwar and Varun in for India – Cricinfo
16. lamelo ball 1000+ searches · 3 days

    • Spurs will test LaMelo Ball's ability to handle physicality – Dunking with Wolves
    • Minnesota Timberwolves duo ‘a match made in heaven’, says former NFL star Robert Griffin III – Yardbarker
17. celtics vs bulls 1000+ searches · 3 days

    • Bulls at Celtics preview: Chicago back in Boston for second time, this time in NBA Cup play – The Boston Globe
    • Celtics Announce Injury Report Ahead Of First NBA Cup Game – Heavy.com
18. marques ackerman 20000+ searches · 2 days

    • ‘What are you doing?’: Marnus in stump mic moment as Aussies take control – Nine.com.au
19. spirit of tasmania 200+ searches · 3 days

    • Passengers give their verdicts on new Spirit of Tasmania – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
    • Dogs on deck, drinks and cheers for maiden Spirit trip – The Canberra Times
20. chris hansen 500+ searches · 3 days

    • Robert Pattinson dismantles a broadcast icon in Primetime – AFR
    • Dark, vivid descent into TV's darkest corner ends on a curious note – The Canberra Times
21. timberwolves 500+ searches · 3 days

    • Game Preview: Warriors at Timberwolves - 10/28/26 – NBA.com
    • Yaxel Lendeborg's Foot Injury Has Status in Doubt for Warriors-Timberwolves Game – Sports Illustrated
22. rays vs brewers 500+ searches · 3 days

    • Rays ace Drew Rasmussen to start World Series Game 5 on short rest – ESPN
    • World Series 2026: Rays to start ace Drew Rasmussen in Game 5 with season on the line – Yahoo Sports
23. senate estimates 500+ searches · 3 days

    • Senate Estimates – ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
    • 'Really racist and really bad': Feds start to divert money from NT Government to Aboriginal organisations – NT Independent
24. wnba 5000+ searches · 2 days

    • WNBA Finals live: Dream-Valkyries Game 7 analysis, updates and highlights – ESPN
    • Atlanta Dream v Golden State Valkyries: WNBA finals 2026 Game 7 – live updates – The Guardian
25. david jones 2000+ searches · 2 days

    • Billionaire weighs bid for struggling David Jones – The Australian
    • Inside David Jones’ radical plan to halve stores and save itself from collapse – AFR
26. man city vs brighton 2000+ searches · 2 days

    • Manchester City v Brighton, Bournemouth v Leeds, and more: clockwatch - live – The Guardian
    • Follow Saturday's Premier League games live – BBC
27. israeli elections netanyahu 10000+ searches · 2 days

    • Most Israelis voted against Netanyahu. Why he still looks like winning – AFR
    • This is the hard lesson from Israel’s election: to stop nationalist populists, you can’t play by gentlemen’s rules – The Guardian
28. arsenal 2000+ searches · 2 days

    • Liverpool v Arsenal: Premier League – live – The Guardian
    • Premier League live updates: Arsenal lead Liverpool at Anfield – ESPN
29. aiden markram 20000+ searches · 2 days

    • South Africa vs Australia LIVE: Third Test, day three, Newlands, Cape Town - cricket score & updates – BBC
    • South Africa v Australia: third men’s cricket Test, day three – live – The Guardian
30. raptors vs magic 200+ searches · 3 days

    • Lakers vs. Clippers (29 Oct, 2026) Live Score – ESPN
    • Atlanta Dream vs. Golden State Valkyries - Game Highlights – ESPN