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Aussie firms want clear AI laws to meet tech challenge

Australian businesses are adopting artificial intelligence technology but a lack of skilled workers and clear guidelines is holding others back.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:02:25 GMT

Early rush to back Australia's aid worker safety push

Australia is spearheading a non-binding declaration to protect aid workers being killed in record numbers, saying humanitarian law isn't being respected.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:01:22 GMT

Israeli army says it attacked Houthi rebels in Yemen

Israeli air strikes have hit the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, the Houthi rebels and the Israeli military say.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:29:17 GMT

Challenges arise in manhunt for accused fugitive killer

Deteriorating conditions and complex terrain will hamper the fourth day of a manhunt for a fugitive accused of shooting dead two police officers.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:35:02 GMT

Brothers set for Aussie arrival after Pacific quest

Three brothers have raised more than $1.4 million for clean water projects after an arduous journey across the Pacific that culminates in an Australian arrival.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:32:57 GMT

Reality TV star Matt Wright waits as jury deliberates

Reality TV star Matt Wright is waiting on a jury's verdicts after weeks in the dock accused of trying to pervert the course of justice after a chopper crash.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:31:55 GMT

Ukraine security guarantees framework ready 'next week'

A framework for international security guarantees for Ukraine "will be set out on paper next week," President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:12:43 GMT

‘Might have to run for my life’: NSW announces $800k research to tackle women’s safety while running

Women have been forced into doing this while taking part in one common activity, and one state is on-board with their concerns.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:05:16 GMT

‘Style is for everyone’: MAFS star Jules Robinson named Big W style consultant

The reality star says busy mums should be able to look stylish without breaking the bank and feeling guilty about doing something for themselves.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:02:50 GMT

Aussie robot rover, ‘Roo-ver,’ is heading into space in a big move to help NASA and future expeditions

The expedition will help NASA establish a human presence outside Earth, marking a first for the nation in Aussie space exploration.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:02:29 GMT

Long-lost postcard returned to sender after 72 years

A postcard lost in the mail for 72 years has finally been delivered back to its sender Alan Ball, offering him a nostalgic glimpse into his teenage years.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:49:02 GMT

Labor’s new laws to strengthen protection for penalty, overtime rates pass parliament

The new laws promise to strengthen protections for penalty and overtime rates, however, the Coalition says it could hit the bottom line of small businesses.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:20:12 GMT

Powerball prize jackpots to $80m for next Thursday after no winners

The $50m Powerball jackpot has failed to go off on Thursday night, skyrocketing again to an even bigger prize for next week.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:08:18 GMT

Top Boy actor Micheal Ward bailed on rape charges

Rising star Micheal Ward has been granted bail at a brief hearing in a London court on rape charges that the Jamaican-born actor denies.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:04:00 GMT

Dong Qiao Li: Fraudster targeted victims using Grindr across three states

A “very intelligent” fraudster who has admitted to stealing from a man he met on Grindr has victims across three states, a court has been told.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:26:46 GMT

Andres Castro: Wife’s birthday turns tragic after Oregon father suffers heart attack mid-flight

The couple were travelling back home to be with their child when tragedy struck.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:12:59 GMT

Sex worker with gangster Bilal Hamze as he was shot dead ‘really shaken up’

A sex worker who was with gangster Bilal Hamze as he was shot dead was “really shaken up” and “devastated” in the aftermath, a court was told.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:17:19 GMT

WA Meat Marketing Co-operative fined over worker death at Katanning abattoir

The foreign national suffered fatal crush injuries during a daily shutdown procedure.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:00:41 GMT

Outback Wrangler Matt Wright makes final submissions in chopper crash conspiracy trial

A young paraplegic pilot has been accused of manufacturing a “scandalous fiasco” around his celebrity boss Outback Wrangler Matt Wright after his co-star’s death.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:27:32 GMT

Social media messages sought in Lehrmann rape case

Bruce Lehrmann has demanded copies of Facebook messages his legal team claims were sent by a Network Ten defamation solicitor to an alleged rape victim.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:03:18 GMT

Social housing not just a 'nice thing to do'

A housing minister says it was a mistake not to promote a major social housing initiative as a significant economic stimulus package.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 07:02:16 GMT

Robotic rabbits deployed in swamp fight against pythons

Wildlife authorities are taking a novel approach to removing pythons from treasured glades, deploying lifelike robotic rabbits to lure the elusive pest.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:35:06 GMT

NSW government doubles staff working on disaster grant applications amid backlog

This action in relation to disaster grants has been taken after it was revealed three-quarters of primary producers are still waiting after almost 100 days.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:08:33 GMT

Collusion allegations aired in reality TV star's trial

Reality TV star Matt Wright visited an injured pilot in hospital out of concern for his welfare not to ask him to doctor flight records, a jury has heard.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:05:50 GMT

Penalty rates protected under new workplace laws

Measures protecting penalty rates for almost three million employees who work public holidays and weekends are set to come into effect.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:00:47 GMT

Freeman manhunt: the modern history of bush fugitives

High-profile modern fugitives have lived in remote areas and bushland to evade police, with accused cop killer Dezi Freeman capable of doing the same.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:50:41 GMT

ATO whistleblower Richard David Boyle avoids jail, handed 12-month good behaviour bond

A man who exposed controversial debt recovery practices at the Australian Tax Office has avoided jail and walked away a free man.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:35:19 GMT

Thieving MP to step down after failing in fraud appeal

A politician says he plans to exit state parliament after losing an appeal against convictions for theft and dishonesty charges, as he faces a jail term.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:16:31 GMT

Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann fail in bid to access privileged police material in Toowoomba rape case: court

Bruce Lehrmann’s legal team has suffered a blow in their bid to access privileged material in his Toowoomba rape case, amid fresh concerns over “destroyed” evidence.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:54:09 GMT

Accelerate Great: Internet giant NBN to roll-out plan upgrades across Australia from September 14

The internet in Australia is about to undergo some exciting changes, with a massive network upgrade to hit the nation next month.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:18:59 GMT

Millions of Australians to receive compensation over unlawful Centrelink debt calculation

‘When the system provides good outcomes for both recipients and taxpayers, all Australians win.’

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:15:07 GMT

Test cricket star wants sports betting hit for six

Australian cricket star Usman Khawaja is calling for stronger action on sports gambling, warning of a frightening uptick in betting amongst young people.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:13:58 GMT

WA’s spring blue swimmer crabbing ban begins in September for spawning season

From Monday, the annual three-month blue swimmer crab ban comes into effect from Perth down to the South West.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:35 GMT

Stuart MacGill joins cricket legends at Bob Simpson funeral service

The embattled ex-cricketer joined a former prime minister and other legends of the game to farewell the man who rebuilt Australian cricket.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:57:02 GMT

Floods kill at least 34 in India-controlled Kashmir

Heavy rains across the Himalayan mountains have killed at least 34 people in the last 24 hours in India.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:54:50 GMT

State denied bid to keep case in 'shroud of secrecy'

A state's secretary for families' attempt to keep all future hearings a secret in its parental care of a girl previously accused of murder has been rejected.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:33:45 GMT

Defence minister slams 'conspiracy' over US meeting

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has dismissed claims a high-profile meeting with the US Defence Secretary never took place as a conspiracy.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:18:39 GMT

Business boost as more nuisance tariffs get the chop

Another 500 nuisance tariffs on items such as tyres and wine glasses are set to be slashed, saving Australian businesses millions in compliance costs.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 02:47:29 GMT

Bob Katter explodes in new video, threatening a reporter: ‘I punch blokes in the mouth for that’

WATCH: Federal MP Bob Katter has confronted a reporter at a Brisbane media event, accusing him of racism over a heritage question.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 02:35:54 GMT

‘Transformative year’: Major mobile provider attracts 100,000 rural customers

A phone provider has attracted 100,000 regional customers and posted a $32m profit after partnering with Optus to expand its coverage across Australia.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 02:32:59 GMT

Show us your 'cojones': cricket star tests PM on Israel

The prime minister has been urged to sanction Israel during a meeting with cricketer Usman Khawaja who says Anthony Albanese has the "cojones" to take action.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 02:31:20 GMT

Bus user caught up in fatal 'postcode war' stabbing

Graphic details of a fatal stabbing at a city interchange have emerged after one teen was killed and another maimed when ambushed by four people.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 02:07:12 GMT

G'day AI: ChatGPT company reveals its Australian move

Australian companies rank among its top subscribers and OpenAI has announced plans to move an arm of its operations to Australia.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 02:01:05 GMT

What cost of living crisis? Kmart owner profit soars

Perth-based conglomerate Wesfarmers, which owns Kmart, Bunnings and Officeworks, has increased its dividend payout after delivering a $2.9 billion net profit.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:36:55 GMT

‘Unimaginable loss’: Milla Killeen killed in Stonehaven bus crash

A girl killed in a horror school bus rollover in Victoria has been remembered for her “vibrancy” and “infectious personality”.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:35:33 GMT

AFL legend fronts court on assault, choking charges

Former AFL player and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar has ignored questions from reporters after facing court on assault charges.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:22:45 GMT

Minneapolis school shooting: Fifth grader recounts what happened in church, ‘my friend got hit in the back’

A 10-year-old boy has recounted the horrific events as his friend laid on top of him while a gunman opened fire on his school friends. Warning: Distressing details.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:07:09 GMT

Kathleen Folbigg’s innocence ‘irrelevant’ to $2m payout, Michael Daley tells estimates hearing

NSW’s Attorney-General has refused to say whether he believes Kathleen Folbigg is innocent, claiming it is ‘irrelevant’ to her $2m payout.

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:02:57 GMT

Qantas profits rise: Airline announces $2.4 billion dollar underlying profit, status offer for frequent flyers

Qantas has announced a huge profit growth alongside a new offer for customers that book flights within the next week.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 23:38:17 GMT

Dezi Freeman: Porepunkah locals believe suspected cop killer is using bush tunnels to evade police hunt

A Porepunkah resident has revealed how he thinks suspected cop killer Dezi Freeman is staying one step ahead of police as the massive manhunt to capture him stretches into its third day.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 23:08:01 GMT

Bizarre sight as sea foam inundates Aussie beach

Mysterious sea foam has invaded an Aussie beach, sparking fears of links to a toxic algal bloom that has killed thousands of sea creatures.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 23:05:19 GMT

Trio on people smuggling charge as $300k, vapes seized

Police have seized hundreds of thousands of dollars as well as illegal vapes while investigating a failed people smuggling operation.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:24:00 GMT

Denmark summons US envoy over Greenland influence claim

The US diplomat in Denmark has been summoned after reports that unnamed Americans are trying to conduct an influence campaign in Greenland.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:20:58 GMT

One dead, another injured after fatal Mount Druitt stabbing

A horror stabbing attack in Sydney’s west has claimed the life of a 19-year-old man and left another injured.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:20:21 GMT

Dezi Freeman: State mourns for fallen officers as manhunt intensifies for alleged cop killer

A search for a heavily armed fugitive accused of the fatal shooting ambush of two police officers is continuing into a third day, as locals honour the fallen.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:50:10 GMT

Brittany Higgins responds after $315k defamation loss to Linda Reynolds

Brittany Higgins has used social media to reach out to her ex-boss Linda Reynolds after losing an expensive defamation battle with the former senator.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:49:38 GMT

Milei rushed from Argentina event as rocks thrown

Argentine President Javier Milei has been removed by his security detail during a public event after protesters threw rocks at his car.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:27:44 GMT

Politicians accused of inflaming fears over crime rates

Two in three Australians are anxious about crime but experts say these fears are being exploited by politicians pursuing populist law and order agendas.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:02:40 GMT

More killed across Gaza as Israel prepares to take city

Intensified bombardment of suburbs has been reported by residents while more Palestinians have been killed as Israel's military prepares to take Gaza City.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:04:03 GMT

Calls to power up energy workforce as shortfall looms

Australia's clean energy future is at risk if it fails to meet fast-growing demand for energy, gas and renewables workers.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:03:01 GMT

Russian barrage kills 18 in Kyiv, damages EU mission

At least 18 people have been killed and buildings damaged including the EU's mission and a British office as Russia pounded Kyiv in an hours-long assault.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:14:50 GMT

City of South ratepayers pass ‘no-confidence’ vote in council after decision to remove Lake Douglas trees

City of South Perth ratepayers have passed a vote of no confidence in the council over its decision to remove six trees from Lake Douglas after complaints they would obstruct expensive views of the Perth CBD.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:05:00 GMT

Adrian Barich: Sigh of relief from Harley’s decision to stay

‘I’ve been to Cottesloe Beach, tasted a chicken parmi at the Wembley and someone just told me two million a year actually buys you a house in Subi. Why would I leave?’ Yes, Harley Reid is staying in Perth.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Councillor absences leave South Fremantle residents fighting heritage listings in limbo

A lack of councillors has pushed back a decision on a new heritage area for South Fremantle.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Mid-air plane collision exercise tests emergency response in Fremantle

A simulated mid-air plane collision tested emergency services in Fremantle.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:00:00 GMT

'I love Australian people': Iran ambassador speaks out

Iran's expelled ambassador has declared his love for Australia in his first public comments since he was given the boot by the federal government.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:34:39 GMT

Inflation 'quirks' unlikely to spook Reserve Bank board

Hopes of a rate cut have slipped after a shock surge in inflation, but it's not off the cards yet with more data to come before the next Reserve Bank meeting.

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:33:36 GMT