Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chair
PerthNowby Staff Writers25d ago
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chair Warren Buffett will step down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman and will become its chairman emeritus, effective immediately.
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top 26%China's AI superchip set to reshape the 'arms race' as early as January
New Atlasby Bronwyn Thompson25d ago
Chinese tech giant Huawei has made a bold move in the AI "race," announcing that its next-generation AI chip to rival current Nvidia models will be released as early as the start of 2027.
Bigfoot 'terrorises campers' in Washington state
PerthNowby BANG - Entertainment News25d ago
Bigfoot 'terrorises campers' in Washington state A group of campers were terrorised by a bipedal beast which circled their tents in the middle of the night. The witness - named only as M.H.
Nestle reviewing options Putin seizes Russia business
PerthNowby John Revill25d ago
Nestle reviewing options Putin seizes Russia business Nestle is weighing all options to protect its rights after the Kremlin's decision to take control of the Swiss food maker's Russian business...
Australian finalists for Prince William's Earthshot Prize 'nervous but excited'
ABC News Australiaby The Indigenous Affairs Team'S Stephanie Boltje25d ago
In short: An alliance of 70 Indigenous ranger groups who use traditional knowledge to manage Australia's bushfire risks are finalists in Prince William's Earthshot Prize.
At least three dead in Philippines school shooting
ABC News Australia25d ago
In short: At least three students have been killed and eight others injured in a shooting at a high school located in the country's south.
Court grants embattled developer 12-month extension
PerthNowby Catherine Bouris25d ago
Court grants embattled developer 12-month extension An embattled developer has received a reprieve in the form of a 12-month extension to finalise its existing construction projects.
Two killed in latest school shooting in Philippines
PerthNowby Nestor Corrales and Karen Lema25d ago
Two killed in latest school shooting in Philippines Two students have been killed in a school shooting in the southern Philippines, with the 16-year-old suspected gunman then turning the gun on...
Live: Swans look to continue fairytale finals run against Dockers
ABC News Australiaby Chris De Silva25d ago
Thu, 3 Sept, 8:10 pm, Final score, Dockers 40, Hawks 72 live AFL live updates: Sydney vs Fremantle preliminary final — blog, scores and stats Sydney looks to book its spot in another grand final as...
NT funding under scrutiny as finance minister travels to Darwin
ABC News Australiaby Jack Hislop25d ago
In short: The Northern Territory government is under scrutiny from the Commonwealth, with Finance Minister Katy Gallagher travelling to Darwin for a meeting with the acting chief minister.
Regional businesses alarmed as Australia limits working holiday visas
ABC News Australiaby Katrina Beavan, Hannah Moon, and Rosanne Maloney25d ago
In short: Regional Queensland businesses say changes to Australia's migration system, including introducing a ballot system for working holiday makers, will have devastating impacts.
Elegant carbon fiber multitool puts a high-strength blade in your pocket
New Atlasby Abhimanyu Ghoshal25d ago
This new multitool we've just come across packs four tools into a frame that's both compact and easy to grip.
Alan Jones trial hears of 'sharp shift' in athlete's relationship with him
ABC News Australiaby Isobel Roe and Ethan Rix25d ago
In short: A friend of prominent athlete 'Complainant M' told police he recalled a "sharp shift" in the sportsperson's relationship with Alan Jones, a court has heard.
Qantas strikes to wreak havoc on school holiday travel
PerthNowby Ella George25d ago
Qantas staff plan strikes during school holidays amidst ongoing union turbulence that began under Alan Joyce Qantas ground workers are planning industrial action next week following continual...
We might finally be ready to do something about AI • David Wallace-Wells
Inside Storyby Administrator25d ago
Something really big happened last week in the world of artificial intelligence: Quite suddenly, after several years of relentless and disorienting momentum, the course of rapid AI progress ran...
Corruption agency urged to boost whistleblower supports
PerthNowby Lucinda Garbutt-Young25d ago
Corruption agency urged to boost whistleblower supports Australia's embattled corruption commission will likely trial a new way of assessing complaints, but whistleblowers could be worse off as a...
Aussie tourism icons sold to US firm
PerthNowby Emma Kirk25d ago
Resorts on heritage-listed K’gari, maritime business SeaLink sold to US company Journey Beyond in $145.8m deal A New York private equity firm is set to own some of Australia’s most iconic holiday...
LA Rams coach hopes his NFL team never plays in Australia again
ABC News Australia25d ago
In short: LA Rams coach Sean McVay says he hopes they never play another game in Australia. The Rams were beaten 27-7 at the MCG in their season opener. What's next?
Russians vote in election set to cement Kremlin's power
PerthNowby Staff Writers25d ago
Russians vote in election set to cement Kremlin's power Russians have begun three days of voting in the country's first wartime parliamentary election, which features virtually no opposition and is...
Rachel Griffiths to return to Aussie stages for first time in 25 years
ABC News Australiaby Hannah Story25d ago
Rachel Griffiths will return to the Australian stage for the first time in 25 years in a new play about artist Clarice Beckett.