MineReader detector sniffs out explosives without the middleman
New Atlasby David Szondy8h ago
A new mine detector technology has been tested in Brisbane, Australia, that puts a new spin on hunting things that go boom.
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top 76%What’s in a name? Enough to ensnare Australia, NZ and PNG in a legal battle over the rugby team name ‘Chiefs’
The Conversation Australiaby Ray Nickson, Senior Lecturer, School of Law and Justice, University of Newcastle8h ago
Last week, New Zealand Rugby began legal action in the High Court of New Zealand to protect the club name “Chiefs” against its use by the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC).
Backpacker roundtable called amid seasonal worker shortage
PerthNowby Caitlyn Rintoul8h ago
Working Holiday maker roundtable to be held in Canberra as key sectors sound the alarm ahead of busy season Several key Australian industries which rely heavily on backpackers will sit down with...
‘Very blessed’: Cleary’s touching Fowler post
PerthNowby Alexandra Feiam8h ago
‘Very blessed’: Nathan Cleary pens touching post to girlfriend Mary Fowler amid shock withdrawal from Germany and Haiti clashes Nathan Cleary has penned a tribute to his girlfriend, Matildas star...
Rescuers detail life-saving operation to free worker from grain silo
ABC News Australiaby Nate Woodall8h ago
In short: A man in his 60s was rescued after becoming trapped in a silo at a GrainCorp facility in Dunolly in central Victoria last week.
Ex-Liberal politician Bruce Baird farewelled at Sydney funeral service
ABC News Australia8h ago
Respected former Liberal politician Bruce Baird is being farewelled at a service in Sydney today, following his sudden passing weeks prior. Mr Baird died aged 84 this month.
Can building more roads make traffic worse? Here’s the mathematics behind it
The Conversation Australiaby Milad Haghani, Associate Professor and Principal Fellow in Urban Risk and Resilience, The University of Melbourne8h ago
Tackling traffic congestion is one of the biggest challenges facing large cities around the world.
'Unfinished business' lures couple back to Queensland island paradise
ABC News Australiaby Christopher Testa8h ago
In short: The new caretakers of Far North Queensland's Low Isles are making a return to the island they called home in the 2000s.
'Extreme' sect reported years before young girl's death
PerthNowby Rex Martinich8h ago
'Extreme' sect reported years before young girl's death An "extreme" religious group was reported as a potential danger almost a decade before they killed a young girl by withholding her diabetes...
Trump's diesel deal not expected to lower prices
ABC News Australiaby Dannielle Maguire8h ago
US President Donald Trump says a new deal with Russia will lower diesel prices, but experts say it won't "move the dial" on costs for consumers.
Claude's fake murder tip-off speaks to 'carelessness' of AI companies, expert says
ABC News Australiaby Tessa Flemming8h ago
An artificial intelligence (AI) model submitted a false murder tip to US police in the latest incident of rogue chatbot behaviour.
Russell Brand due in court for rape, sex assault trial
PerthNowby Tristan Kirk8h ago
Russell Brand due in court for rape, sex assault trial Russell Brand is set to appear in a London court to face trial for charges of rape and sexual assaults against six women.
This economist believes the system is broken. Maybe she has a point
The Conversation Australiaby John Hawkins, Senior lecturer, Canberra School of Government, University of Canberra8h ago
Governments need to work hand in hand with the private sector, rather than leaving business to its own devices.
Adidas alleges White Fox Boutique infringed its three-stripe trademark
ABC News Australiaby Liana Walker8h ago
In short: German sportswear brand Adidas has accused Australian fashion retailer White Fox Boutique of infringing its trademark three-stripe design with garments featuring four stripes.
One Nation Vic deputy denies AI-generated campaign video was racist
ABC News Australia8h ago
In short: One Nation has defended an election campaign video that featured a young man of African appearance wielding a machete and a seemingly Middle Eastern suicide bomber.
Helmet, bloodied jacket found near bodies
PerthNowby Clareese Packer9h ago
Helmet, bloodied jacket found near bodies of couple Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly murdered House keys, a high vis-jacket, motorcycle helmet, and a car rental card with Beau Lamarre-Condon’s name on...
Pacific partner pact boosts police, not military ties
PerthNowby Ben McKay9h ago
Pacific partner pact boosts police, not military ties Australia's recently agreed treaty with Vanuatu will step up policing partnerships but not stop foreign military from setting up shop as...
Labor in trust tax fight with emboldened Greens leader
PerthNowby Jacob Shteyman9h ago
Labor in trust tax fight with emboldened Greens leader Labor faces a narrowing path to secure a tax hike on trusts, caught between irate small businesses and a hardline new Greens leader.
World's timekeepers will vote to ditch the 'leap second' this week
ABC News Australiaby Ellen Phiddian9h ago
On 27 days in the past century, time has gone backwards for a second. Or, at least, our clocks have.
‘Shameful’ figure about Aussie workers
PerthNowby Blair Jackson9h ago
Australian workplace deaths reach 13-year high Australian workplace deaths have risen to a 13-year high, Safe Work Australia’s latest figures show.