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PM joins leaders meeting on securing Strait of Hormuz
Anthony Albanese has joined a virtual meeting of world leaders to discuss how the Strait of Hormuz can be secured after the conflict in the Middle East ends.
Young people leaving Sydney 'en masse' over housing affordability
Productivity Commissioner Danielle Wood says Australia will not meet the federal government's 1.2 million new home target, as residential construction rates fall.
Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest battles Meta over fake ads
Australian billionaire mining magnate Andrew Forrest is asking a US federal court in Silicon Valley to hold Meta accountable for scam ads using his likeness without permission.
'Same general, new clothes': Civilian facade as military hides wealth in Thailand
As the Myanmar military carried out air strikes during a brutal civil war, the junta chief's family quietly purchased luxury real estate in Thailand.
'Mums and dads have been misled': AFL under fire over headgear
An AFL-endorsed helmet company has backtracked on its claims of "superior protection against concussion" and the league is now also facing a complaint lodged with the Australian Competition and Con...
Inside Canva’s $100 billion gamble on an AI-first rebuild
Melanie Perkins pitched the idea in 2011 and was knocked back by 100 investors. Fifteen years, Canva is finally building it.
Inside Canva’s $100 billion gamble on an AI-first rebuild
Melanie Perkins pitched the idea in 2011 and was knocked back by 100 investors. Fifteen years, Canva is finally building it.
Australia is on the verge of aged care AI boom
Artificial intelligence-enabled robot companions, personal behaviour monitors and pain management apps could soon be used more widely within the sector.
US alliance indispensable as Marles looks to build more self-sufficient ADF
Defence Minister Richard Marles has declared the United States alliance will remain indispensable for Australian national security even while Australia looks to build a more self-reliant defence fo...
Pilot in critical condition after light plane crashes in paddock
A man who was trapped in a lightweight aircraft that crashed in the NSW Southern Highlands has been taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Containers for Change set to include wine bottles, but industry unhappy
A newly formed West Australian wine group warns that bottles of wine produced in the state could increase by $1.25 if the expansion of the Containers for Change scheme goes ahead.
Rebel Wilson's The Deb is a delight despite the ongoing legal drama
Plus a powerful look Palestinian life through multiple generations and a buzzy Japanese video game adaptation makes it to Australian shores.
New data reveals age group spending up big
Australians spent more in March as the outbreak of the Iran war drove up petrol prices. Older Australians increased their spending at the fastest pace, CBA data shows.
WA Police won't remove racist comments on its social media posts
Racist comments are being published on WA Police social media posts with little moderation, but the force says it is not prepared to switch off comments.
Supermarkets stalling over pressure to lift milk prices
Supermarket milk price rises linked to the war in Iran are predicted in the coming months as hundreds of dairy farmers battling increasing costs receive more for their product.
Albanese government's frustration rises as Australians pay price for war
Fuel prices and inflation aren't the only metrics climbing as the Strait of Hormuz remains shut. The Albanese government's level of frustration is rising just as fast.
Quiz: Can you tell the difference between The Pitt and ER?
Ahead of The Pitt season finale dropping this week, can you pick the difference between it and its hospital drama ancestor ER?
A new layer of AI tech is turbocharging the fashion industry
Dynamic pricing is already changing the final cost of clothing. Some prices are rising, but others are falling.
Israel takes out key bridge in Lebanon, Hegseth threatens Iranian infrastructure
An Israeli strike has severed the last bridge linking southern Lebanon to the rest of the country ahead of mooted talks between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Jose...
Brunei's fertiliser could feed to Australia following meeting of leaders
Brunei may be able to help Australia weather the economic chaos caused by the Iran war by sending additional supplies of fertiliser, the prime minister says.
Teen admits creating deepfakes in Australian-first prosecution
An Adelaide teenager who was the first person charged under new nationwide laws aimed at tackling adult deepfake pornography has pleaded guilty to two counts of creating or altering sexual material...
How the technology we use every day is changing our brains
If it feels harder to concentrate than it used to, it's not just you. Scientists say your brain is reacting exactly as it was designed to — but in a very different world.
Student warns against ‘shying away’ from AI in schools
Thousands of students are using AI to transform the way they learn, but many remain concerned about what the technology means for the environment, jobs and creativity.
$3.1m per job: does the employment case for data centres stack up?
For every $3.1 million invested in data centre infrastructure, according to the industry’s own figures, Australia gets one permanent data centre job.
$3.1m per job: does the employment case for data centres stack up?
For every $3.1 million invested in data centre infrastructure, according to the industry’s own figures, Australia gets one permanent data centre job.
How The Babadook inspired the 'scariest movie you'll ever hear'
Filmed in director Ian Tuason's childhood home and based on his own experiences caring for his dying parents, Undertone has become a sleeper hit.
Should you turn off your laptop while commuting?
While modern laptops are good at saving battery life and keeping cool, extended periods in sleep mode could still be putting a strain on them over time.
INXS is out, Phil Collins in as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 inductees announced
INXS has missed out on landing a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with 2026 inductees including Phil Collins, Queen Latifah and Fela Kuti.
Man charged after Molotov cocktail attack on OpenAI CEO's home
A man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI's CEO is charged with attempted murder. Authorities say he had written about AI's purported risk to humanity and "our impending ex...
Roblox to launch accounts for children after grooming claims
Roblox will launch restricted accounts for children and teenagers, two months after being put on notice by the government over reports children were being groomed on the platform.
Kitty Flanagan and Anne Edmonds create comedy chaos in new show
Plus Nicole Kidman is an Aussie wrestler in Margo's Got Money Troubles, Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd returns, and the reboots keep on coming with Malcolm in the Middle.
The neuroscience behind synaesthesia paints a surprising inner world
Have you ever tasted a word, or seen colours while listening to music? If you have, you may be among the 1 to 4 per cent of people who have a fascinating trait known as synaesthesia.
Social media checks for all visa applicants under Angus Taylor plan
Social media screening would be introduced for all visa applicants under an immigration policy to be revealed by Opposition Leader Angus Taylor.
Roblox reveals sweeping changes amid Australian crackdown
Facing a $49.5 million fine threat and an eSafety investigation, the gaming giant has announced its biggest child safety overhaul – splitting the platform by age.
Roblox reveals sweeping changes amid Australian crackdown
Facing a $49.5 million fine threat and an eSafety investigation, the gaming giant has announced its biggest child safety overhaul – splitting the platform by age.
NRMA Insurance backs next generation of climate resilience innovators
From flood intelligence to crop-boosting tech, these local breakthroughs aim to weather the future.
Loved, but costly — is the end near for this heritage railway?
The West Coast Wilderness Railway in Tasmania is a beloved attraction and an important employer. The state government says it wants the railway to have a sustainable future, but hasn't said how tha...
'Missed opportunity': Astronomers lament loss of telescope partnership
The Artemis II mission used space technology developed in Australia, but experts fear the axing of a multimillion-dollar telescope partnership may stifle innovation and astronomy.
Legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92
The singer recorded over 12,000 songs and was one of Indian cinema's most celebrated voices.
'I sound like a woman now': Why Katy Steele is reimagining her past
The Little Birdy frontwoman is getting in touch with her old self on her new album and tour.
