Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Snowtown serial killer moved out of prison
PerthNowby David Hannant·19d ago
Snowtown serial killer James Vlassakis moved out of prison Notorious serial killer James Vlassakis has taken his first steps towards life on the outside after being moved into halfway house...
‘Crazy’: Godfather of AI issues warning
PerthNowby Emma Kirk·19d ago
Godfather of AI Yoshua Bengio warns Aussies about the technology’s threat to humanity The Godfather of AI has warned Australians about the risks the technology poses to humanity, saying threats...
Hope raised after US, Iran hold first talks in months
PerthNowby Jana Choukeir, Parisa Hafezi and Humeyra Pamuk·19d ago
Hope raised after US, Iran hold first talks in months The first shuttle talks between the United States and Iran for months raised hopes on Wednesday that the adversaries could make some progress...
Big cat tracker explains how huge beasts stay hidden
PerthNowby BANG - Entertainment News·19d ago
Big cat tracker explains how huge beasts stay hidden A big cat tracker has explained how huge animals such as panthers can remain out of sight while living in the wild in the UK.
Men to bake and women to sell iconic Royal Show scones
PerthNowby Eliana Hullett·19d ago
Role reversal as Claremont Men’s Shed bakes scones for Country Women’s Association to sell at Royal Show Men will work in the kitchen while women manage the finances as part of a charity alliance...
Honda's high-tech ebike is actually coming to market
New Atlasby Abhimanyu Ghoshal·19d ago
Honda seems to believe its next frontier is building high-tech recreational vehicles. At the Sea Otter Europe trade show that just concluded in Spain, it's shown off a concept for an electric...
Need the world to wake up': AI 'Godfather's' stark warning after Trump's speech
ABC News Australiaby Marina Freri and Sarah Ferguson·19d ago
In short: US President Donald Trump labelled concerns about AI "a hoax" during a speech to the UNGA. Professor Yoshua Bengio, one of the 'Godfathers' of AI has pushed back against those comments.
Flights suspended as Tigrayan forces seize airport
PerthNowby Vincent Mumo Nzilani·19d ago
Flights suspended as Tigrayan forces seize airport Tigrayan forces have seized the main airport in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, three local sources say, and Ethiopian Airlines has suspended...
Warning over passport data breach at hotel
PerthNowby Emma Kirk·19d ago
Quest Apartment Hotels customers urged to check passport and driver’s licence details after data breach Quest Apartment Hotels’ customers have been told their passport and driver’s licence numbers...
Danielle Wood’s blunt message to politicians: don’t undermine public trust by attacking institutions
The Conversation Australiaby Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra·19d ago
Productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood has bluntly warned governments not to undermine public trust by “playing politics with our institutions”.
Council general manager sacked with $272k payout after hat-draw mayor mix-up
ABC News Australiaby Cath Adams·19d ago
In short: The contract of Clarence Valley Council general manager has been terminated. Laura Black will leave the role immediately, with 38 weeks pay, plus entitlements.
'Yes dear': Mal and Marge's secret to 75 years
ABC News Australia·19d ago
As they celebrate three-quarters of a century together, Mal and Marge Grimley, at 95 and 93 respectively, have not forgotten their rainy 1951 Sydney wedding day.
'Terrifies me': Victorian Premier makes One Nation admission
ABC News Australiaby Kathleen O'Connor and Melissa Polimeni·19d ago
In short: Victoria's premier has admitted he is terrified by the rising popularity of One Nation.
Weather, bond turmoil to pressure economy, OECD warns
PerthNowby Jacob Shteyman·19d ago
Weather, bond turmoil to pressure economy, OECD warns An influential global economic body has warned governments to cut spending and reduce debt levels, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia...
Damning report finds no evidence $40m youth program reduces offending
ABC News Australiaby Alex Sinnott·19d ago
In short: An audit of a major Victorian youth crime reduction program has found two thirds of young people offended within six months of starting the program.
Alleged $5m 'extortion attempt' labelled a 'lie' at NSW ICAC
ABC News Australiaby Chantelle Al-Khouri·19d ago
In short: Sharangan Maheswaran has been questioned about a $5 million demand at the centre of an alleged "extortion attempt" against Jean Nassif.
The aggro rocker Anderson who never faded to black
PerthNowby Taylor Thompson-Fuller·19d ago
The aggro rocker Anderson who never faded to black Gary Anderson may have been an "angry" boy but leaves this world as one of Australia's greatest rockers, a youth advocate, media star and also an...
Jail taking in Goulburn inmates won't get more staff, inquest told
ABC News Australiaby Jess Scully·19d ago
In short: The governor of Junee jail has told an inquest that inmates will be moved to Junee from Goulburn this week, but extra staff will not follow any time soon.
Greyhound watchdog fronts probe over misconduct files
PerthNowby Max Aldred·19d ago
Greyhound watchdog fronts probe over misconduct files A racing watchdog has been accused of parliamentary contempt regarding documents relating to grave misconduct allegations.
Fans throng to Dockers HQ for last home training before grand final
ABC News Australiaby Mya Kordic·19d ago
Thousands of Fremantle Dockers fans have packed out the club's headquarters to watch the team train for the last time in Western Australia before they head to Melbourne for Saturday's AFL grand...
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