Bangkok locals rally to help each other as flood wreaks havoc
ABC News Australiaby Lachlan Bennett17d ago
In short: Bangkok was declared a disaster-affected zone on the weekend after torrential rain led to widespread flooding.
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top 97%'Never-before-seen' revelations in Rebel's film feud
PerthNowby Adelaide Lang17d ago
'Never-before-seen' revelations in Rebel's film feud Previously unseen texts show A-lister Rebel Wilson was involved in creating a smear website that alleged her co-producer was a sex trafficker, a...
Alleged machete killer’s ‘witches’ claim: court
PerthNowby Liam Beatty17d ago
Accused killer Christopher Gonzaga told police machete attack on Gregory Tan was ‘self-defence’, court told A man accused of hitting his friend dozens of times with a machete, killing him, told...
Glimpse at toppled colonial statue's reinterpretation
PerthNowby Ethan James17d ago
Glimpse at toppled colonial statue's reinterpretation A re-interpretation of a controversial colonial premier's toppled statue will feature "sandstone, bronze and empathy", as well as commentary...
Teen loses leg after railway ‘explosion’
PerthNowby Blake Antrobus17d ago
Teen critically injured in railway electrical ‘explosion’ loses leg, faces ‘long, uncertain road’ ahead A teen left fighting for life after an electrical explosion along a Queensland railway line...
Controversial Sydney data centre project pulled amid community anger
ABC News Australiaby Cam Wilson and Ange Lavoipierre17d ago
A controversial proposed data centre has been withdrawn by its developer after it became a flashpoint amid growing opposition to the AI infrastructure development across the country.
Labor ratings hit new low despite leadership change
PerthNowby Samantha Lock and Allanah Sciberras17d 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 Nicholas17d 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 Bunch17d 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 Silva17d 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 McRae17d 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 Australia17d 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 Murray17d 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 Thepgumpanat17d 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 Canberra17d 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 Micallef17d 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 Bowring17d 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 Anderson17d 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 Bescoby17d 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 Yankovich17d 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.