'Queen of Scones' hangs up apron after reaching volunteer age limit
ABC News Australiaby Fiona Broom22d ago
In short: Joy Davis, 80, is hanging up her apron after almost 20 years in the kitchen at the Melbourne Royal Show.
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top 82%Prison to plate farm program helping to reduce reoffending in SA
ABC News Australiaby Jenae Madden22d ago
In short: The South Australian government has released a new strategy to reduce recidivism rates by one-third over the next four years.
'AI could be a risk to humanity': company CEOs warn UN
PerthNowby Michelle Nichols and Courtney Rozen and John Irish22d ago
'AI could be a risk to humanity': company CEOs warn UN The world's leading artificial intelligence companies have warned the United Nations Security Council of the risks posed by AI to humanity...
Migrant doctors filling GP gaps where 'there's nobody else'
ABC News Australiaby Grace Crivellaro and Brooke Chandler22d ago
In short: Amid debate about slashing migrant numbers in Australia, a rural GP practice in the NSW Southern Highlands relies on skilled doctors from overseas.
Couple smitten before alleged murders
PerthNowby Clareese Packer22d ago
‘Real deal’: Couple ‘smitten’ before they were allegedly murdered by ex-cop Beau Lamarre-Condon, jury told A television presenter was “falling in love” with his partner before they were both...
'Unacceptable': OpenAI agent hacks Medicare website
PerthNowby Andrew Brown22d ago
'Unacceptable': OpenAI agent hacks Medicare website An OpenAI agent has hacked into a Medicare statistics website, the prime minister has revealed.
'Goldmine': hacked FBI data reveals employees' roles
PerthNowby Raphael Satter and AJ Vicens22d ago
'Goldmine': hacked FBI data reveals employees' roles FBI data allegedly stolen by the hacking group ShinyHunters carries granular detail about scores of bureau officials' job assignments, including...
Chaos looms as airport staff walk out
PerthNowby Cameron Micallef22d ago
‘Enough is enough’: Qantas ground crews and security staff strike across major airports Chaos looms at Australia’s major airports as the unions step up their industrial action across the country.
Sleeked Ford camper van is the best Nugget of all ... and VW will join
New Atlasby C.C. Weiss22d ago
Toward the end of 2025, German Ford camper van specialist Nugget Schmiede began previewing the high-roofed Nugget Twin it was preparing for a big 2026 launch.
‘Unacceptable’: PM confirms major AI hack
PerthNowby Alexandra Feiam22d ago
Anthony Albanese confirms AI breach into government website Anthony Albanese revealed an AI breach into the government Medicare Statistics Reporting Service portal.
Brooks & Dunn, Eric Church lead CMC Rocks 20th anniversary
ABC News Australiaby Courtney Fry22d ago
One of Australia's most epic celebrations of country music, CMC Rocks QLD, has unveiled the line-up for its 20th anniversary edition.
NT Labor fracking stand-off emerges as caucus members voice opposition
ABC News Australiaby Jack Hislop22d ago
In short: Four of Labor's six MLAs in the Northern Territory parliament say they personally oppose fracking.
First Nations workers in Australia paid 16pc less per hour, report finds
ABC News Australiaby Isabella Tolhurst and Samantha Jonscher22d ago
In short: An Indigenous-led report has found First Nations workers earn 16 per cent less per hour than all Australian workers on average.
Why this beach was named Sydney's cleanest
ABC News Australiaby Nick Dole22d ago
In short: Sydney's cleanest beaches have been named, with one popular spot receiving a "poor" grade for a fifth year running.
White House ban may not comply with precedents: judge
PerthNowby Staff Writers22d ago
White House ban may not comply with precedents: judge A US judge has told a hearing that President Donald Trump's decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House does not appear to...
'Cheeky' 95yo celebrates another birthday jumping out of a plane
ABC News Australiaby Danielle Mahe22d ago
Betty Gregory doesn't know any other 95-year-olds who celebrate their birthday the way she does — by jumping out of a plane.
Quantum computer chip crams more info into less volume – by vibrating
New Atlasby Etiido Uko22d ago
Quantum computing has always struggled to achieve the necessary division of labor between processing and memory.
Police 'working their arses off' in search for missing 4yo, lead detective says
ABC News Australiaby Daniel Keane and Angus Randall22d ago
In short: As authorities announced a $1 million reward for critical information about the disappearance of Gus Lamont, Detective Superintendent Darren Fielke reflected candidly on the commitment of...
Trump Board of Peace unveils Gaza Strip rebuild plan
PerthNowby Staff Writers22d ago
Trump Board of Peace unveils Gaza Strip rebuild plan US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has unveiled a plan to begin rebuilding the Gaza Strip but officials acknowledge it faces an...
How has evolution shaped men’s and women’s minds? A new book tells an outdated story
The Conversation Australiaby Cordelia Fine, Professor, History & Philosophy of Science program, School of Historical & Philosophical Studies, The University of Melbourne22d ago
Psychologist Steve Stewart-Williams’ third book about evolutionary psychology, a controversial field often drawn on (and distorted) by the manosphere, is A Billion Years of Sex Differences: How...