‘Kill switch’ considered to tackle high-risk AI
Artificial intelligence has been met with both concern and hype but government guidelines could help regulate its use in high-risk situations.
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Calls to come under one roof to tackle housing crisis
The number of Australian renters is set to grow as available homes dwindle and prices soar, prompting calls for the government to come together on solutions.
Fading economy yet to unlock rate cuts for watchful RBA
The economy might be slowing but the Reserve Bank chief wants inflation to moderate further before opening the door to interest rate cuts.
Slowing growth impacts women’s financial equality
It remains two steps forward and one step back for women's financial equality with experts saying gender norms are fuelling the gap.
Red meat, nuclear power off the climate response menu
Australia must cut emissions more quickly and fairly, environmental and social advocates say, while investors welcome clarity from an official climate review.
Premier refers ex-union boss to police after site rants
Victoria's premier has referred John Setka to police after the former CFMEU boss gained access to a second government construction site.
‘I did it my way’: Bill Shorten to retire from politics
Former Labor leader Bill Shorten has announced his retirement from politics after almost 17 years in the halls of Parliament.
Fight to save jobs as The Star’s casino empire teeters
Star Entertainment's financial woes have fuelled concerns for the future of thousands of casino jobs.
Australian shares rebounding slightly at lunchtime
The ASX200 was up 0.2 per cent at midday but the energy sector was down by more than four per cent as oil prices dropped under $US74 a barrel.
Chiding for pro-Palestinians who ‘usurped’ Mardi Gras
A magistrate has issued stern remarks to pro-Palestine activists who stormed the Sydney Mardi Gras with flares as he sentenced them to good behaviour bonds.
Australian shares rebound slightly after sharp sell-off
The ASX200 has recorded a modest bounce but the energy sector has closed down as oil prices dropped under $US74 a barrel.
Family mourns basketballer killed in unprovoked attack
The family of Alier Riak, who was fatally stabbed while out celebrating his 23rd birthday, have shared their grief as his two killers pleaded guilty to murder.
Landlord’s market as property investor lending swells
Lending to investors continues to lead the charge and outpace home loans taken out by owner-occupiers.
Great divide: private school funding gap keeps growing
More than half the nation's private schools receive more government funding per student than comparable public schools, an education union report has found.
‘Horrific’ figures as DV services given funding boost
Frontline services supporting women and children fleeing domestic violence won't get an immediate funding boost, as Australian leaders agree to a new package.
Shorten trades politics for ‘ironic’ career move
After a 17-year career in Parliament House, Bill Shorten will stick around in the nation's capital as the next vice-chancellor of the University of Canberra.
Landmark move by NT Labor after crushing defeat
NT Labor has appointed the first Aboriginal woman to lead a major political party in the nation's history as it regroups after a devastating election loss.
Gloomy growth, interest rates sore points for Treasurer
The economy is stuck in the slow lane and Treasurer Jim Chalmers says that's by design, with higher interest rates necessary to tame inflation.
Feds step in to take over embattled state Liberals
Two Victorians are among three ex-politicians who will take command of the NSW Liberal Party after factional rifts and admin failures beset the division.
Senator ‘needs to nail Higgins’ lie’, trial told
Linda Reynolds' lawyer says Brittany Higgins must be restrained from further defaming his client, as the high-profile case draws to a close.
Ex-MP pipes up, stokes more Liberal takeover chaos
The Liberal Party has been plunged into more turmoil in NSW after a would-be administrator rejected being part of a federal rescue of the embattled division.
Family top of mind for yachties rescued in wicked seas
Family reunions are in order for two yachties rescued 300 kilometres off Australia's east coast before one gets back on the water this week.
Palestinian-Australians deride visa debate as alarmist
Australians are being asked to remember the human impact of war as those fleeing Gaza are caught in the middle of a public debate over visa security checks.
Economy stuck in slow lane as households tighten belts
The Australian economy is barely growing as higher borrowing costs and inflation keep a lid on household consumption.
Twenty species added to extinction risk list
Another 20 species have been added to Australia's endangered list including imperilled plants and animals.
Big batteries win taxpayer support after hectic auction
Big batteries with enough energy storage to power one million homes have been selected for taxpayer funding in the first round of a capacity investment scheme.
No, your mobile phone is not giving you brain cancer
A review of more than 5000 studies for the World Health Organisation has sought a definitive answer on whether mobile phones are safe to use.
Trial for tech that strips forever chemicals from water
There's rising global concern about a vast family of toxic man-made chemicals but Queensland scientists have developed a promising new solution.
Surprise state shines brightest in solar energy ranking
Victoria may have better coffee, NSW a more iconic bridge, but Queensland is winning the race for solar energy in a report card from the Climate Council.
Cash splash to boost canoe slalom world championships
Two levels of government have invested in hosting the canoe slalom world championships in Australia after the sport's success at the Paris Olympics.
Be prepared: north told to brace for spring bushfires
After recent above-average temperatures, the national council for fire and emergency services is predicting a risky spring fire season in northern Australia.