Gareth

Attention is on the Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton, with Liverpool manager Gareth Taylor providing an update on nine players ahead of the fixture. Fans on both sides of the city are checking availability news as the rivals prepare to meet, with injury and fitness questions shaping expectations for one of English football's best-known local rivalries.

New figures show Australia's annual headline inflation jumped to 4 per cent in August, up from 3.5 per cent in July, according to reporting by Gareth Hutchens. The sharp monthly increase is drawing attention as households and markets weigh what it means for living costs and the Reserve Bank's interest rate outlook.

TheSixthAxis has published a review of Transport Fever 3, written by contributor Gareth, aimed at players who enjoy transport and logistics simulation games. The piece joins early coverage of the newly released title as gaming outlets assess whether the sequel improves on the series' formula for building transport networks and managing freight.