‘Disinformation takeover’ a source of worry as AI grows
Voluntary regulations for AI are on the cards as concerns mount about the emerging technology's impact on jobs, copyright and disinformation.
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Australian ag tech is helping save endangered species
Home grown technology designed for cattle is now being used in the fight to protect some of the world's most vulnerable species including the koala and giraffe.
‘Trust and transparency’ critical for growing AI sector
The federal government is considering mandatory safeguards for the use of artificial intelligence in high-risk settings.
Scientists root out the secrets of tropical forests
After decades of work, scientists have discovered tropical forests are not as diverse as once thought.
Record heat fuelling ‘freak’ natural disasters: study
Record heat across the world impacted the global water cycle in 2023, scientists have found, contributing to severe storms, floods, droughts and fires.
Lithium-ion batteries fires warning for Christmas
The fire risk from lithium-ion batteries is rising as Christmas shoppers continue stocking up on gadgets and devices that run on the rechargeable power source.
Inflation to eat into Christmas lunches, presents: poll
Christmas will be less merry than usual for many Australians, with a union poll showing a sizeable number of people plan to spend less on lunch and presents.
‘Fascinating’: red crabs marching on Christmas Island
Tens of millions of red crabs are scurrying to the coast of Christmas Island, in one of the world's most colourful annual mass migrations.
Missing Iraq War documents prompt independent review
A failure by the former Morrison government to provide Iraq War documents to the National Archives will be investigated.
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Data stolen in hack on major hospital network
Authorities are scrambling to address a cyberattack at national provider St Vincent's Health, the latest in a series of hacks on Australian organisations.
Facebook pleads not guilty in Twiggy clickbait battle
Facebook parent company Meta has pleaded not guilty to charges brought by billionaire Andrew Forrest over an alleged cryptocurrency clickbait advertising scam.
Man charged with murder over fatal stabbing at zoo
Police have charged a 29-year-old man with murder over the fatal stabbing of a Bhutanese woman he worked with at a Canberra zoo.
Festive warning as poll reveals lax COVID-19 attitudes
One in three Australians don't believe keeping up their COVID-19 boosters or measures to curb its spread are important amid an eighth wave, a survey shows.
Dutton is Australia’s least trusted MP: Roy Morgan
Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is Australia's least trusted politician, according to a Roy Morgan poll.
‘The one to watch’: meteor shower to wow stargazers
Australians will have their best opportunity in years to watch the annual Geminid meteor shower due to a near-ideal combination of conditions.
PM, Dutton record slight Christmas increase in Newspoll
Support for Labor has bounced back and they have pulled ahead of the coalition again but net approval remains in the red for both leaders, a new poll shows.
PM, Dutton share Christmas rise in approval: Newspoll
Support for Labor has bounced back in fresh polling that shows negative sentiment improving slightly for both the prime minister and opposition leader.
$11 million government investment into Sundrive Solar Cells
The Federal government granted an $11 million investment to solar technology company SunDrive, creating over 500 jobs in the process.
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White collar staff among first to face AI wave: report
Professions likely to feel the early impact of artificial intelligence have been identified by a report that warns training must adapt to fit the technology.
Sea turtles tracked swimming deep into Sydney Harbour
"Pooed plastic for six days": Sea turtles unexpectedly inhabiting Australia's busiest and most polluted waterways face increased risks from man-made threats.
Huge support for Indigenous voice despite lost vote
A majority of Australians think First Nations people should get a say on issues affecting them, raising questions about Labor's model for the voice.
Australia on track to meet emissions reduction targets
Australia is close to meeting its 2030 emissions reduction targets, but the energy minister won't say how much a clean transition will cost taxpayers.
Gladstone Hydrogen project gets $228 million in funding from Fortescue
Fortescue Energy, has approved a $228 million investment in its hydrogen project in Gladstone, Queensland as part of The CQ Hydrogen Hub.
Aussies stick with old passwords despite new hacks
Australian internet users are being urged to change their passwords and vary them across accounts as online crime rises.
The AI will see you now: why tech is helping doctors
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in hospitals and doctors' offices but one expert says it's best used keeping doctors away from fax machines.
Green hydrogen jobs become a reality with start of Brigalow Peaking Power Plant
CS Energy has announced the commencement of the Brigalow Peaking Power Plant.
Major port operator working to resolve cyber incident
Container terminal manager DP World Australia says it is continuing to deal with a cybersecurity incident that has impacted its operations around the country.
Aussies unprepared for nastier summer bites and stings
Too many Australians don't have the knowledge to prepare for chance summer encounters with snakes, spiders and other venomous animals, experts warn.
Australia’s new dawn: becoming a green superpower with a big role in cutting global emissions
The level of renewable energy required by the energy transition will see Australia's power prices fall to some of the lowest in the world.
Cryogenics the key to saving natives from killer rust
Scientists working to combat the invasive spread of myrtle rust have taken to cryogenically preserving native plants under threat until a solution can be found.
‘Serious concerns’ over Australia’s soil carbon scheme
Soil scientists are warning Australia's soil carbon farming scheme is flawed and risks overestimating the country's greenhouse gas emissions reductions.