Trump downplays AI risks as ‘things that won’t happen’
Donald Trump has dismissed concerns about AI, saying the US is leading China in the field and "I want to keep it that way because whoever wins AI wins".
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Coalition slams ‘Big Brother’ social media reform bill
The opposition is declaring the government's digital duty-of-care laws the "Big Brother bill", doubling down on its stance to block the reforms in parliament.
First case of bird flu in endangered sea lion
Australia's rarest seal species has recorded a case of bird flu for the first time, with an animal dying from the disease while recovering from a shark attack.
Fresh ‘adult time’ pledge in youth crime crackdown
Adult time for adult crime has been pledged by the NSW opposition in a move that mimics a slogan taken to electoral victory by its Queensland counterparts.
OpenAI won’t do 2026 IPO, extinction risk unacceptable
OpenAI boss Sam Altman has ruled out the company going public in 2026, saying the ten per cent chance of AI causing human extinction is "unacceptable".
Strait of Hormuz shipping attacks fuel oil supply fears
A key oil pipeline has been shut as reports of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz fuel concerns about threats to global energy supplies.
Russia strikes truck near Ukraine border with Poland
Russia has hit a truck about 800 metres from the Polish border with Ukraine in its latest near-NATO strike.
Trump triggers row by backing a united Ireland
The US president has backed the idea of Irish reunification in comments that have drawn ire from many in Britain.
US marks 25 years since the September 11 terror attacks
Memorial events have been taking place across the United States to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks in which nearly 3000 people died
Leaders meet as wars and rivalries strain expanded bloc
BRICS leaders are meeting in New Delhi this weekend as wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and US -China tensions test the group's unity
Bush battlers beg airlines for budget flights
Steep competition is driving up regional plane fares and forcing route cancellations, leaving communities crying out for more travel options.
Credit downgrade heaps pressure onto Queensland budget
On the same day as the Queensland treasurer lost his state's AA+ credit rating, his NSW neighbours received an upgrade to their outlook.
Regional cancer patients paying ‘postcode penalty’
A new national scorecard has exposed major gaps in the amount regional cancer patients are forced to spend to access life-saving care.
‘Magnitude slowly hit’: 9/11 remembered 25 years on
A political reporter has recounted being in Washington with an ex-prime minister a quarter of a century ago when terrorist attacks on the US changed the world.
China hopes to soon agree on tariff reductions with US
A Chinese government official says a deal with the United States to lower import taxes could soon be agreed.
Work from home laws dead in the water after shock vote
A state parliament won't be recalled to pass landmark work from home laws before the election after the coalition teamed up with minor parties to hit pause.
Politics hits a high note as MPs join pub choir
Politicians and their staff traded politics for performance during a 'Pub Choir' rendition of a Crowded House classic.
‘Ashamed’: coalition cops blast for social media stance
The coalition's rivals are accusing it of prioritising political gain over laws that would protect Australian children on social media.
‘Despicable’: parties unite against One Nation attack
Political rivals are joining Liberal MP Andrew Hastie in rebuking One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, who is under mounting fire for labelling him a traitor.
‘Not for turning’: premier lashes Rocky naysayers
A controversial proposal to hold Olympic rowing in a regional city is causing headaches, with a rush to build accommodation for athletes and spectators.
Retailers risk jail for cheap cigarettes under new laws
Selling cheap or concealed cigarettes could be enough to land retailers in hot water under proposed laws aimed at smashing the illegal tobacco trade.
Zelenskiy jet ‘almost hit,’ Trump says Putin wants deal
US President Donald Trump says his Russian counterpart wants to make a Ukrainian peace deal as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited Oslo.
Trump says Iran war will end after US midterm elections
The US threatens to attack a site linked to Iran's nuclear program after the two sides launched their biggest attacks on shipping since the start of the war.
Shipping containers of stolen cars turning up overseas
Cars stolen from Australian drivers are being moved overseas via shipping containers en masse, with the global black market fuelling the crime spree.
Gas export project to stop dipping into domestic market
A major gas exporter says it will stop contracting third-party gas for overseas shipments, amid calls for an enforced domestic reservation.
Hanson denies ‘traitor’ claim after ‘lying coward’ barb
Pauline Hanson is refusing to take down the cartoon at the heart of a feud between her party and a prominent Liberal MP who claims he was branded a "traitor".
Voters may ‘forgive’ state One Nation leader’s past
A One Nation leader's admissions of past mistakes have raised character questions but an election analyst believes many anti-establishment voters won't care.
Blanche d’Alpuget: biographer, wife, Bob Hawke’s lover
Remembered as the woman involved in the most scandalous affair in Australian politics, Blanche d'Alpuget was an acclaimed writer and devoted wife to Bob Hawke.
‘Love one another’: Blanche d’Alpuget pens final words
Blanche d'Alpuget, who died aged 82, has been remembered as an acclaimed writer and devoted wife, leaving behind her a final message of love.
‘A good local member’: PM defends campaign grant funds
Labor has dismissed claims of conflicts of interest over a $560 million grant scheme to fulfil election promises as the crossbench pushes for more transparency.
Hit with broad sanctions, Israel to close UK consulate
After the UK, France and Canada announced trade sanctions on Israel, Jerusalem has retaliated by announcing the closure of the British Consulate.