‘Deceiving’ AI tech to be expanded in Australia
Artificial intelligence technology can already blackmail humans and hack computer systems, a minister warns, and an Australian agency is testing its limits.
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Longest stretch of weak growth since 1990s forecast
Rarely has Australia's near-term economic outlook appeared so gloomy, says Deloitte Access Economics.
‘Provocative act’: PM hits out at Chinese missile test
Anthony Albanese has criticised China's testing of nuclear-capable missiles in the Pacific, saying it destabilises the region.
Hamas dissolves Gaza Strip govt as part of peace plan
The body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades has been dissolved, Hamas says as it makes way for a technocratic government.
Australia eyes next key deal amid gaps in Pacific voice
Australia has bagged a major diplomatic win over China in its battle for influence in the Pacific as attention turns to remaining gaps in the region.
China test fires missile in Pacific as alliance struck
China has confirmed it fired a sea-based missile in the Pacific, just hours after Australia signed a landmark defence alliance with Fiji.
Fuel made from cooking oil to be used at Aussie airport
Australia's first sustainable aviation fuel tank and pipeline has been cleared for takeoff, paving the way for cleaner flights and a new homegrown industry.
Big tech grilled over vile slurs unchecked on platforms
Social media giants have faced intense questioning over whether they're doing enough to stem the tide of online hate on their platforms.
‘Quicksand of crime’: new youth bail law under fire
A state government's latest youth justice reform has come under fire, with critics saying it will ensure kids remain in the "quicksand of crime".
Iran begins procession for supreme leader’s funeral
Mourners have lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the war launched by the US and Israel.
‘Meet common danger’: Australia, Fiji seal new alliance
Fiji has become Australia's newest ally under a mutual defence pact that leaves the door open to including other Pacific nations as China jostles for influence.
Jail for youths who breach bail under tough new laws
An expansion of a state's already tough youth crime laws will further strain a struggling justice system, critics say.
Right-wing rivals locked in ‘race to the bottom’: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken a broad swipe at right-wing rivals, telling the Labor Party faithful they are only interested in airing grievances.
Home building data, RBA speech top the economic agenda
The time to build a new home in Australia has fallen by 10 per cent in two years but the country is still falling behind the pace on its 1.2 million target.
Pope visits US ambassador on July 4, prays for migrants
American Pope Leo XIV has spent the Fourth of July praying for migrants at the epicentre of Europe's migration debate on the Sicilian island of Lampedusa.
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Trump dials up patriotism at America’s ‘joyous’ 250th
President Donald Trump has told Americans "we will always be the best" in a partisan and patriotic speech marking the 250th anniversary of US independence.
Dear Diary: ministers hiding the business of government
The federal government has been urged to join most states in adopting a proactive ministerial diary-disclosure regime, so citizens know who they are meeting.
Albanese touches down in Fiji ahead of new Pacific deal
The prime minister has reached the first stop of his Pacific tour, receiving a warm welcome in Fiji after arriving to ink a major security deal.
Canada’s Tim Tam bargain riles up Nationals leader
Nationals leader Matt Canavan has leveraged the beloved Tim Tam to make his party's cost-of-living case at a state conference.
Reef dodges ‘in danger’ World Heritage listing again
United Nations' concern over the water quality on the Great Barrier Reef has triggered a call for action from environmentalists.
Burnham says he’ll push for voting reform in the UK
The UK MP now widely regarded as prime-minister-in-waiting, Andy Burnham, says he wants voting reform to be part of Labour's policy agenda.
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.
PM ‘not against’ a punt as he defends gambling reforms
Proposed gambling ad reforms go beyond some recommendations made in a Labor-led report that urged a total ban, the prime minister says.
Lifeline for Liberal MP as decision on future postponed
A state Liberal MP will stay in the party for at least two weeks after the party agreed not to immediately disendorse her over an unsubstantiated assault claim.
Hopes for national gun buyback fade as deadline expires
National firearms reforms are drifting off target after a deadline for states and territories to sign up for an Australia-wide buyback lapsed.
Struggling Liberals seek reboot in winter of discontent
Down in the polls, Liberal leader Angus Taylor will look to reconnect with voters through a blitz of marginal seats as parliament rises for its winter break.
Trump policies blamed for online ‘fermentation of hate’
Australia's eSafety commissioner has blamed the Trump administration in part for fermenting "caustic" online hate speech which is hard to police.
Housing costs crisis needs ‘decades’ of falling prices
Recent falling house prices have barely eroded an affordability gap that has built up over years of rising values, as experts warn much more time is needed.
AI companies urged to pay up or stay out of Australia
Australian news outlets are under threat from a growing number of hungry tech companies, including artificial intelligence firms which do not pay for content.
US Supreme Court rejects birthright citizenship curbs
The US Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump's order that children born to parents in the US illegally are not citizens.
UN agency for Palestinian refugees near breaking point
The UN is facing a funding crisis as it struggles to provide aid, schooling, healthcare, social services and shelter to millions of Palestinian refugees.