Recent articles from publications based in Australia.
Labor ratings hit new low despite leadership change
PerthNowby Samantha Lock and Allanah Sciberras·13d ago
Labor ratings hit new low despite leadership change Changing leaders has failed to improve public perception of Labor in one state, as new polling reveals the party's once-positive performance...
Debt concerns: treasurer's era of cheap-money ending
PerthNowby Will Nicholas·13d ago
Debt concerns: treasurer's era of cheap-money ending Because everyone wants your money, you can charge them more for it.
Sharks spotted after whale carcass stinks up city beach
PerthNowby Aaron Bunch·13d ago
Sharks spotted after whale carcass stinks up city beach Multiple sharks have been spotted swimming near a large, smelly whale carcass that has washed ashore at a popular capital city beach.
Inquest told man died after lying unconscious in police cell for hours
ABC News Australiaby Kristian Silva·13d ago
In short: Mistakes made by Victoria Police officers and Triple Zero Victoria staff have been outlined at a Melbourne-based coronial inquest into the death of a 58-year-old man in 2023.
Some AI models will hurt you to make their pain go away
New Atlasby Mike McRae·13d ago
A test of AI models has found that a handful will choose actions that harm the user if it makes their pain go away. Oh, and yes – AI “feels” pain.
Bombers poach former Swans premiership coach John Longmire
ABC News Australia·13d ago
Essendon have poached former Sydney premiership coach John Longmire as their new general manager of performance in a huge recruiting coup.
Man accused of murdering friend with machete
PerthNowby Duncan Murray·13d ago
Man accused of murdering friend with machete A man allegedly hacked his friend to death with a machete, hitting him at least 39 times during a prolonged and brutal attack, jurors have heard.
Thousands huddle in Bangkok shelters after Thai floods
PerthNowby Napat Wesshasartar and Panarat Thepgumpanat·13d ago
Thousands huddle in Bangkok shelters after Thai floods Thousands are sheltering in evacuation centres in the Thai capital, parts of it still flooded after havoc brought by intense weekend rain...
Jim Chalmers blames likely interest rate rise on Middle East war
The Conversation Australiaby Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra·13d ago
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has prepared the way for Tuesday’s expected interest rate rise by pointing to the inflationary pressures from the ongoing Middle East conflict.
‘Unacceptable’: Oil prices surge on Trump move
PerthNowby Cameron Micallef·13d ago
Australian motorists face soaring petrol prices as Donald Trump rejects Iran peace deal Motorists are being warned about sky-high petrol prices over the coming months as the world depletes its oil...
Homes invaded by 'millions' of migrating bogong moths
ABC News Australiaby Mikayla McGuirk-Scolaro, Eddie Williams, and Declan Bowring·13d ago
In short: Swarms of bogong moths are being reported across NSW as the endangered species makes its annual pilgrimage to the Snowy Mountains.
Inquest hears Qld mum felt 'dismissed' by doctors after asking for C-section
ABC News Australiaby Emily Anderson·13d ago
In short: A coronial inquest is investigating the death of newborn Alby Spreadborough at Emerald Hospital in February 2023.
Olympian’s daughter left injured after Bali bike crash
PerthNowby Tegwen Bescoby·13d ago
Daughter of Olympic gold medallist Michael Klim injured in Bali motorcycle crash after medical episode The daughter of an acclaimed Australian Olympian has been involved in a shocking motorcycle...
Weapons seized in SA shopping centres since new police powers a year ago
ABC News Australiaby Sophie Landau and George Yankovich·13d ago
In short: South Australia Police have seized more than 80 weapons in shopping centres over the past year under measures to reduce knife crime across the state.
Australia’s legacy systems were already a cyber risk. AI agents are raising the stakes
The Conversation Australiaby Abu Barkat ullah (Barkat), Associate Professor of Cyber Security, University of Canberra·13d ago
In the days since an artificial intelligence (AI) agent operated by OpenAI gained unauthorised access to a Services Australia portal holding Medicare statistics, important questions have been...
A bestselling novel was pulled from a French literary prize after AI accusations – what next?
The Conversation Australiaby Anthony Cordingley, Senior Lecturer in English Literature, University of Sydney·13d ago
The French literary world has been rocked by an AI scandal, unfolding in waves. Haitian–Canadian author Thélyson Orélien had his novel removed from the shortlist of the Prix Goncourt, France’s most...
Meet ‘platypus man’ Harry Burrell. He transformed Australian science – and put on quite a show
The Conversation Australiaby Kirsten Wehner, Research Affiliate, Sydney Environment Institute, University of Sydney·13d ago
Harry and Susan Burrell were a remarkable 20th century couple. They were Australian vaudeville performers, self-taught naturalists, animal traders and collectors of specimens.
Qld opposition says premier needs to 'front up' after child deaths report
ABC News Australiaby Claudia Williams·13d ago
In short: Queensland's opposition has hit out at the state government's response to a report into child deaths.
Grim shark warning after whale washes ashore
PerthNowby Jack Nivison·13d ago
‘Hundreds of sharks’: Warning as dead whale carcass closes popular Perth beaches A whale watching operator has said “hundreds” of sharks could be attracted to the site of a beached whale corpse on...
‘Worst day’: Shock as Bali villas incinerated ‘in minutes’
PerthNowby Chloe Maher·13d ago
White Tortoise Bali: Boutique accommodation in Uluwatu shares devastation after three villas burnt down Three villas in Bali’s popular coastal region of Uluwatu have been destroyed after they...
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