Aussie AI boost: $500m network planned for major cities
Australia's internet infrastructure is not ready to handle increasing artificial intelligence demand, according to one telco that plans to build more fibre.
Fortescue Chief Says Trump Has Done More for Climate Agenda Than Anyone in a Century
In an unexpected twist for the mining sector, Fortescue says US President Donald Trump’s recent geopolitical actions have done more to progress the climate agenda than anyone in the last century.
Queensland Secures Key Role in National Energy Storage Initiative
Queensland has secured a major role in a new national energy storage initiative, with several large-scale battery projects set to be built across the state. This is practical infrastructure investment: strengthening the grid, improving reliability, and helping Queensland households and businesses access a more secure energy system.
Government Under Fire As Overcrowded Watch Houses Reach Breaking Point
Despite multi-million dollar funding promises, Queensland's watch house crisis continues to deepen. Hundreds of individuals, including young children, are still being trapped in adult holding cells meant only for short-term stays.
Hanson slides in the polls after voter ‘reality check’
Latest polls showing a drop in support for One Nation and leader Pauline Hanson has been attributed to a change in mood among voters.
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‘Broad church’: teal party considering election tilts
Two high-profile independents are joining forces to set up a new political party in the hopes of running candidates in federal and state elections .
Outback powerhouse: regions could solve Aussie AI issue
Data centres could address two challenges with a move into regional Australia: soaking up renewable energy and creating tech jobs.
Fears for poultry as second bird flu case sparks action
The poultry industry and authorities are preparing for the possible spread of a deadly avian flu strain and the impact it could have on egg and chicken prices.
Premier threatens to name and shame energy retailers
Cost-of-living rhetoric is ramping up ahead of a state budget as leaders deliver warnings to energy companies.
Fowl play ruled out as Bracken Ridge police rescue runaway chicken
Brisbane police have turned an unexpected roadside chicken rescue at a Bracken Ridge skatepark into a heartwarming donation drive for a local animal shelter.
Drug could turn MND from terminal to chronic illness
Researchers have developed a drug to target a unique immune receptor, potentially leading to treatments for neurodegenerative diseases like MND in five years.
Man charged over live-streamed abuse of kids overseas
A man has been charged with a number of offences after being accused of paying for live online child abuse following a tip off from United States authorities.
Firing up carbon credits through cultural burning
Cape York Indigenous native title holders have inked an Australian first carbon credits profit sharing deal with a farmer over a massive cattle station.
‘Full force of law’: smuggled boat arrivals deported
A man charged over a failed people smuggling operation in northern Australia is set to face the "full force of the law", the federal government says.
Socceroos name unchanged team as Egypt start Salah
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has named an unchanged line-up for Australia's World Cup round-of-32 clash with Egypt, whose captain Mohamed Salah will start.
Kasatkina blown away by sensational Osaka at Wimbledon
Daria Kasatkina battled valiantly but to no avail as she became the last Australian woman to be knocked out at this Wimbledon at the hands of Naomi Osaka.
Fogarty kicks four as Crows bounce back to beat Eagles
Adelaide have overcome the late withdrawal of star forward Riley Thilthorpe to post a 25-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Deja vu for Bulldogs as Swans star kicks six in big win
Sydney spearhead Charlie Curnow has mauled the Western Bulldogs for a second time this year, kicking six goals to power the Swans to victory at the SCG.
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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce set to wed in NYC in days
Shaman accused of lying to save skin in mushroom death
Fuel pinch arrives sooner for some as discount halved
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‘Distraught’: Wrangler trial secret recordings released
Secret recordings that were key to Matt Wright's trial have been released, revealing the Outback Wrangler's differing accounts after a fatal chopper crash.
‘Turning point’: one in five new cars sold is electric
Australians are buying a record number of new vehicles, and battery-powered models make up more of those cars than ever before.
Lehrmann-linked TV producer sues second media giant
A former TV network staffer who rose to prominence during Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case has launched legal proceedings against a media company.
Youth justice experts decry kids’ medieval punishments
The state of youth justice has been laid bare to a Senate inquiry, with allegations of human rights violations and Middle Ages-style approaches.
Nicky Winmar’s statue to go after assault conviction
A statue depicting former St Kilda footballer Nicky Winmar's most famous moment will be removed after he was found guilty of a brutal attack on a woman.
Struggling shoe retailer to close most remaining stores
Rocky year in shares as miners dig market out of a hole