Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Listening to the bush: How AI can help NZ rid its wildnerness of ‘hold-out’ pest possums
The Conversation Australiaby Akbar Ghobakhlou, Senior Lecturer, Department of Data Science & AI, Auckland University of Technology·1d ago
Possums are among New Zealand’s most destructive introduced mammals. They damage native forests, prey on wildlife and remain a major target of the country’s Predator Free 2050 programme.
'Penguin parade' undergoes vaccinations for bird flu
PerthNowby Duncan Murray·1d ago
'Penguin parade' undergoes vaccinations for bird flu The nightly parade of penguins on Phillip Island is a tourist favourite, but has recently taken on a more serious tone.
Fears unregulated mining could imperil Pacific nations
PerthNowby Tess Ikonomou·1d ago
Fears unregulated mining could imperil Pacific nations Commercial deep-sea mining in the Pacific could begin in months without policy guardrails due to increasing rivalry between the US and China...
Iran president says US memorandum best path out of war
PerthNowby Staff Writers·1d ago
Iran president says US memorandum best path out of war Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has defended the memorandum of understanding signed in mid-June with the United States as the best way to...
The AI sleeper issue that could sway Australian elections
ABC News Australiaby Patricia Karvelas·1d ago
At the last federal election, Tim Wilson won back the seat of Goldstein by 175 votes. The LNP held Longman by 269 votes and in Bradfield, 26 votes determined who went to Canberra.
Climate change and corruption are also driving up interest rates
ABC News Australiaby Alan Kohler·1d ago
As Paul Keating would say, the pet shop galahs are talking about the reason long-term interest rates are surging: the competing demands for money from big-spending governments and AI companies.
'Exceptional' summer heatwaves in Europe hurting economy
ABC News Australiaby Alison Xiao·1d ago
Across Europe, extreme weather is drying up rivers. From the Rhine to the Danube to the Po, critical waterways are falling to record lows.
Albanese to override Queensland to settle AI data centre energy rules
ABC News Australiaby Jake Evans·1d ago
In short: The federal government expects to settle new rules for how data centres use energy in Australia at Wednesday's national cabinet, despite Queensland confirming it will remain opposed to...
Dozens of defence insiders now lobbying for the industry, analysis shows
ABC News Australiaby Samantha Dick·1d ago
Dozens of former defence officials, including ministers, high-ranking officers and senior staffers, have jumped from government roles into lucrative lobbying firms or the defence sector, Four...
A Hindu deity is the starting point of this mind-expanding new exhibition
ABC News Australiaby Bhakthi Puvanenthiran·1d ago
Why would Sydney's biggest art gallery design a show about Vishnu, the blue-skinned Hindu god of order and cosmic balance? In the words of the show's co-curator: to shake us out of our complacency.
The dos and don’ts of job hunting while still employed
ABC News Australiaby Amy Sheehan·1d ago
Have you flirted with the idea of a potential job or career change? It can be tricky looking for a new job while you're still employed, especially while trying to keep your plans private or if...
Wetlands Centre’s request for more city funding denied
PerthNowby Eliana Hullett·1d ago
Cockburn Wetlands Centre’s city funding will expire in 2028 to encourage it to find other revenue streams A long-standing environmental centre’s request for a five-year funding extension has been...
Local mayor concerned with proposed R-Code changes
PerthNowby Eliana Hullett·1d ago
Canning mayor Patrick Hall concerned draft R-Code reforms could cause serious damage to city residents Canning mayor Patrick Hall has warned locals proposed changes to WA’s residential design codes...
Top of the class: ECU Perth city campus wins major award
PerthNowby Kirsty Lichtenstein·1d ago
Top of the class: Perth’s ECU City Campus redevelopment cops Australia’s top construction award The ECU Perth City campus has beaten the likes of Western Sydney International Airport and...
Indonesian police arrest 72 people over forest fires
PerthNowby Staff Writers·1d ago
Indonesian police arrest 72 people over forest fires Indonesian police have arrested 72 people suspected of starting some of the recent forest and peatland fires as huge blazes in central and...
Affordable tiny house hits sweet spot for family living
New Atlasby Adam Williams·1d ago
Fitting in a small family without sacrificing portability is always a challenge when it comes to downsizing, but this tiny house strikes a good balance with a mid-sized layout that sleeps up to...
Israel strike in Gaza Strip kills four-year-old: medics
PerthNowby Staff Writers·1d ago
Israel strike in Gaza Strip kills four-year-old: medics Two Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip have killed at least two people, including a four-year-old boy, and wounded seven others...
USA finally gets the modular smartphone owners can repair themselves
New Atlasby Monica J. White·1d ago
As right-to-repair rules spread and buyers grow weary of sealed, disposable slabs, a handful of companies are betting that people will pay for a device they can actually open up and keep going for...
Scammers’ new weapon to con Aussies
PerthNowby Jackson Robb·1d ago
Scam attempts rise as culprits adopt new strategies to steal billions Scam rates in Australia have skyrocketed over the last 12 months, with scammers adopting new and threatening practices to...
Live: Oscar Piastri starts fourth, teammate on pole for F1 Dutch Grand Prix
ABC News Australiaby Michael Doyle·1d ago
live F1 live Dutch Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri starts fourth, Lando Norris on pole Oscar Piastri will start tonight's Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix from fourth on the grid, with his McLaren teammate...
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