Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Albo grilled on Australia ‘joining’ Europe
PerthNowby Nathan Schmidt·26d ago
Anthony Albanese grilled on joining European Union after Canada move Anthony Albanese has refused to categorically rule out Australia joining the European Union after Donald Trump lashed Canadian...
Jobs data last piece in puzzle for Reserve Bank board
PerthNowby Jacob Shteyman·26d ago
Jobs data last piece in puzzle for Reserve Bank board Economists will be closely watching unemployment figures and a handful of Reserve Bank appearances ahead of the central bank's crucial interest...
Meet the gig workers helping train robots to do our dishes
ABC News Australiaby Will Jackson·26d ago
Mohamad Dunggio recently strapped a mobile phone to his head and recorded himself doing his dishes over and over again for four hours. It left him with wrinkly fingers, but he did not mind.
$50K turntable puts magnets to work on quieter, smoother spin
New Atlasby Omar Kardoudi·26d ago
Turntables are supposed to hiss and hum a little. It's part of the deal. Esoteric's new T-01 breaks that deal by swapping its belt for a magnetic field, leaving the platter to spin in near-total...
New centre offers hope in community with sky-high DV rates
ABC News Australiaby Giulia Bertoglio and Dunja Karagic·26d ago
In short: Western Australia's northernmost community has opened a centre for men in a bid to curb its domestic violence rate. Kalumburu police and locals collaborated to create The Men's Place.
He's famous for 'Eliza', but this sculptor's heart belongs to boats
ABC News Australiaby Nicolas Perpitch·26d ago
His statue of Eliza in the Swan River has a cult following and its own social media pages, while another of CY O'Connor riding his horse in the ocean is a much-loved North Coogee landmark.
Inquiry may pave the way for clean up at City of Perth
ABC News Australiaby Courtney Withers·26d ago
Will City of Perth ratepayers ever get a functioning council? Local Government Inspector Tony Brown knows all too well just how bad things are — this week, he launched his first inquiry into the...
Victorian Coalition pledges more select-entry high schools if elected
ABC News Australiaby Alex Sinnott·26d ago
In short: The Victorian Coalition has pledged to establish three select-entry high schools in Melbourne’s expanding outer suburbs if it wins the November state election.
Horror as three women murdered across State in one day
PerthNowby Emily Williams·26d ago
Wagga Wagga, Bondi Beach, Mole Creek: Three women killed in alleged domestic violence incidents WARNING: sensitive content.
‘No longer in control’: Albo’s AI fear
PerthNowby Nathan Schmidt·26d ago
Anthony Albanese to discuss ‘international protocols’ on AI in US visit Anthony Albanese will discuss “international protocols” around artificial intelligence as tech leaders call for a global...
Asking AI to do the hard work risks your brain health, neuroscientist warns
ABC News Australiaby Fiona Blackwood·26d ago
In short: There are early signs the use of artificial intelligence is impacting learning, with a study finding use of the technology lifted homework results, while exam scores fell by 20 per cent.
Rare century-old Mildura housing scheme directs lease revenue to local schools
ABC News Australiaby Sarah Buchecker·26d ago
In short: Mildura is the only Australian town where a college lease scheme remains. There are 184 blocks of land in the north-west Victorian city that are leased to raise funds for local schools.
Australia urges middle-power push for security council
PerthNowby Andrew Brown·26d ago
Australia urges middle-power push for security council Australia's role as a middle power would help make the United Nations Security Council more effective, the prime minister says, as he prepares...
Infertility was incredibly hard. Loving one another got us through
ABC News Australiaby Susanne; Mike Armour; As Told·26d ago
After three IVF cycles, Susanne and Mike Armour made the difficult decision to stop trying for a baby.
PM urges China and US to strike deal in AI race
ABC News Australiaby Jane Norman·26d ago
In short: Anthony Albanese has urged China and the US, the leading nations in the AI race, to strike a deal on the technology and make sure "humans remain in control".
Albanese visits Apple HQ, warns Australia can't sit on sidelines of AI race
ABC News Australiaby Jane Norman·26d ago
In short Anthony Albanese has left the door open to changing copyright laws in a bid to attract AI investment in Australia.
‘No way out’: Why these women choose to kill
PerthNowby Jack Nivison·26d ago
‘No other way out’: Why dozens of women chosen to kill their abusive partners Dozens of Australian women are being forced to live out a nightmare scenario in which killing their abusive partners...
Elderly woman among three killed in separate incidents
PerthNowby Allanah Sciberras·26d ago
Elderly woman among three killed in separate incidents Three women have died just hours apart in separate incidents in one state, including an elderly woman who was fatally stabbed in an alleged...
Live music fans from across Australia unite to save beloved outback venue
ABC News Australiaby Elsie Lange and Will Regan·26d ago
It might seem unlikely that a volunteer-run venue in one of the country's most remote towns could inspire people from across Australia and the world to help raise $1 million to save it. But it did.
'Disappointed' disabled community fears early NDIS cut onslaught
ABC News Australiaby Georgia Roberts·26d ago
In short: Canberra disability advocates and participants say they are concerned by Carers ACT's decision to close its Hub Disability Day Program and NDIS support coordination services by early...
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