Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Intergenerational Report says AI will be ‘a defining influence’ on Australia’s economy over next 40 years
The Conversation Australiaby Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra·25d ago
Artificial intelligence (AI) will be “a defining influence” on Australia’s economy over the next 40 years, according to the Intergenerational Report (IGR) released by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on...
A glimpse of what Australia will look like in 2066
PerthNowby Will Nicholas·25d ago
A glimpse of what Australia will look like in 2066 AUSTRALIA IN 2066 * Population to reach 39.3 million people, growing by about 0.9 per cent a year, according to the Intergenerational Report.
Australia in the 2060s: an optimistic outlook dominates budget forecasts in the Intergenerational Report
The Conversation Australiaby John Hawkins, Senior lecturer, Canberra School of Government, University of Canberra·25d ago
This year’s Intergenerational Report (IGR) highlights AI, population ageing and geopolitical fragmentation. It is a tribute to optimistic forecasts.
Rebel Wilson back in court over alleged movie sabotage
PerthNowby Naomi Toy·25d ago
Rebel Wilson faces NSW Supreme Court as producers sue over alleged The Deb movie sabotage Fresh from the red carpet of the Toronto International Film Festival where she’s been promoting her latest...
DPP drops murder charge against final suspect in Omega Ruston shooting
ABC News Australiaby Emily Dobson, Rory Callinan, and Sarah Richards·25d ago
In short: A murder charge against Paul Younan, a longtime person of interest in the 2009 shooting death of Omega Ruston, has been discontinued.
Trump and Xi to talk US-China AI safety notifications
PerthNowby David Lawder and Antoni Slodkowski·25d ago
Trump and Xi to talk US-China AI safety notifications US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng have concluded talks with the US side proposing a new AI safety...
Australia-EU relationship ‘fit for purpose’ as is, Wong says
PerthNowby Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer·25d ago
Australia-EU relationship ‘fit for purpose’ as is, Penny Wong says Foreign Minister Penny Wong has played down the prospect of Australia becoming an “associate member” of the EU, saying the current...
Breaking: H5 bird flu found in four sea lions, including a pup, on SA islands
ABC News Australia·25d ago
South Australia’s sea lion population is increasingly being impacted by the H5 bird flu, with four of the mammals – including one pup – testing positive for the virus.
'Fantastic growth' ahead for precious metal miner
PerthNowby Kaaren Morrissey·25d ago
'Fantastic growth' ahead for precious metal miner A major Australian gold miner is getting ready to push the go button on a new pit, which will underpin a big boost in production of the valuable...
From Mumbai to Perth and beyond, Neha Kale considers, art, colonialism and ideas of home
The Conversation Australiaby Joanna Mendelssohn, Honorary Senior Fellow, School of Culture and Communication, The University of Melbourne·25d ago
Neha Kale’s A Foreign Return: On Art and Inhabitation seamlessly entwines memoir with art criticism. It’s a long consideration of art, colonisation, nostalgia and the places we may call home.
State on high alert after horror drownings
PerthNowby William Elliott·25d ago
‘Horrific’: Urgent warning after three drown in 24 hours on NSW beaches Water safety authorities have issued an urgent warning after three people drowned and another man was rushed to hospital...
‘RISK OF DEATH’: Major car brand issues urgent safety recall
PerthNowby Tegwen Bescoby·25d ago
Product recall: Car giant BYD issues mass recall for 32,000 vehicles over spare wheel safety defect BYD has been forced to recall thousands of cars across Australia over safety concerns.
'Not enough' mental health beds in Tasmania after arson attack, union warns
ABC News Australiaby Kelsey Reid·25d ago
In short: An alleged arson attack has shut a 19-bed mental health inpatient unit in Tasmania's north-west.
Investor saves Brisbane bowling club with $6m deal
ABC News Australiaby Craig Zonca and Loretta Ryan and Kenji Sato·25d ago
In short: Griffin Hospitality Group buys Coorparoo Bowls Club in a $6 million deal to save the club from bulldozers.
Tech leads shares higher in Asia, oil eases
PerthNowby Wayne Cole·25d ago
Tech leads shares higher in Asia, oil eases Share markets have edged higher in Asia as AI's insatiable demand for data buoyed chipmakers, and oil eased as hopes Saudi Arabia could boost supplies...
Labor and Albanese slump to new lows in Newspoll, but Labor improves in a DemosAU poll
The Conversation Australiaby Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne·25d ago
Labor’s primary vote in Newspoll was down two points to 27%, their worst Newspoll since 2012 and just one point above their record low.
‘Fraud’: Albo sledged with brutal question amid poll problems
PerthNowby Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer·25d ago
Anthony Albanese asked if he feels like a ‘fraud’ as approval rating sinks Anthony Albanese has been asked if he feels “like a bit of a fraud” accepting an award for his international deeds while...
US targeting International Criminal Court
PerthNowby Humeyra Pamuk and Anthony Deutsch·25d ago
US targeting International Criminal Court President Donald Trump's administration has prepared sanctions against the entire International Criminal Court and plans to announce them soon.
New 'blanket' Safe Work rules not practical, say miners and farmers
ABC News Australiaby Joanna Prendergast·25d ago
In short: New rules for workplace exposure to dust, chemicals and gasses come into effect on December 1, but mine and farm groups say they are not practical or measurable.
Trump eyes busy week of meetings at UN General Assembly
PerthNowby Humeyra Pamuk·25d ago
Trump eyes busy week of meetings at UN General Assembly US President Donald Trump's two days attending the United Nations General Assembly will include a series of bilateral meetings and events...
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