Click check: social network urges users to find fakes
Digital platforms are being flooded with AI-generated misinformation and many Australians are not checking before spreading it further.
safety of citizens
‘Not concerned’: minister under fire over child report
A state minister has become embroiled in a major inquiry's report that exposed years of systemic failure in child protection, sparking urgent reforms
business (general)
computing and information technology
it/computer sciences
litigation and regulation
politics
politics (general)
regulatory policy and organisation
safety of citizens
software
technology (general)
AI on a budget: Aussie watchdog trails global peers
The body charged with assessing artificial intelligence risks in Australia will operate on a small budget compared to its global counterparts.
Fines not fun for park owner as rickety rides remain
The elderly owner of a local amusement park could face a fine for contempt after failing to dismantle a number of dangerous or deteriorating attractions.
Landmark lawsuit over kids’ backpacks sold by Amazon
Australia's consumer watchdog has taken the world's biggest retailer to court over accusations it failed to comply with button battery safety warnings.
Australian Jews detail ‘unfair’ backlash linked to Gaza
The chance to share their experiences of bullying, harassment and fear in the face of anti-Semitism has been years in the making for many Jewish Australians.
act of terror
crime, law and justice
discrimination
inquiry
politics
racism
safety of citizens
unrest, conflicts and war
Holocaust survivor now fears being Jewish in Australia
A holocaust survivor and businessman has told an anti-Semitism inquiry he was not prepared for the way Australia changed after the October 7 attacks on Israel.
Calls for plane crash-style probes as road deaths rise
More people are dying on Australia's roads every year, but the peak motoring body says plane crash-style investigations could lead to change.
accident (general)
children
death and dying
emergency incident
police
safety of citizens
swimming
water
Schoolgirl drowns at popular swimming spot
A family is in mourning after a schoolgirl drowned at a popular swimming spot.
Almost 5000 electric vehicles recalled due to fire risk
A major car brand will recall thousands of its most popular electric vehicles after discovering a fault that could lead to a fire while charging.
children
computing and information technology
internet
mass media
people - social issue
regulatory policy and organisation
report
safety of citizens
social issue
social issues (general)
survey
More young people like social media ban than oppose it
Months after more children were banned from social media, almost half of young people support the change even as they worry about missing out.
automotive equipment
consumer goods
consumers
diesel fuel
recalls (products)
road transport
safety of citizens
transport
Big-selling Aussie ute recalled due to steering risk
Australian motorists are being urged to have their popular ute inspected and repaired after the discovery of a potentially deadly issue.
consumers
it/computer sciences
litigation and regulation
regulatory policy and organisation
research
research and development
road transport
safety of citizens
science and technology
technology (general)
transport
Driving change: inside the autonomous car revolution
More self-driving cars will navigate streets around the world this year but some are yet to be convinced the technology is roadworthy.
No pain at the pump: petrol companies warned on gouging
Petrol stations will be closely watched for signs of price gouging after military tensions exploded in the Middle East.
Fresh travel warning as Aussie base hit in Middle East
Thousands of Australians remain stranded in the Middle East as military tensions flare, with an Australian defence base coming under attack from Iran.
Dumpster fire: Aussie households fail the battery test
Millions of households are risking fires by getting rid of batteries in dangerous ways and the popularity of lithium batteries is raising the stakes.
Passport law overhaul urged to stop ‘ISIS bride’ cohort
The opposition has called for passports to be refused for Australian women and children in a group with links to former Islamic State fighters.
Bipartisan offer to block ISIS-linked families’ return
As the Australian government ponders what to do with 34 ISIS-linked women and children trying to return, the opposition has offered a bipartisan solution.
Tech behemoths lashed over child abuse protections
Technology giants are not doing enough to tackle the worst examples of child sexual abuse material online, according to Australia's online safety boss.
‘Completely wrecked’: fatigue kicks in amid record heat
A record heatwave has pushed the mercury towards 50C in towns across Australia, with days of blistering conditions still to come.
State rejects national gun buyback, another undecided
A national gun buyback scheme has been rejected by one state while another appeared non-committal after legislation was rushed through the Senate.
Trigger pulled on gun buyback as laws pass parliament
Gun reforms that Labor says would have banned the two Bondi shooters from owning firearms have passed parliament with support from the Greens.
auto trends
automotive equipment
consumer goods
consumers
diesel fuel
environmental issue
road transport
safety of citizens
transport
Want a safe car? Crash tests say you should go electric
The safest new vehicles in Australia are almost all electric, with the top performers delivering consistently across the various areas of testing.
consumer confidence
consumer issue - lifestyle and leisure
health
health and beauty product
recalls (products)
safety of citizens
Urgent recall for hand sanitiser given to resort guests
A hand sanitiser gifted to hotel customers for over five years has been found to be contaminated with a toxic ingredient and has been urgently recalled.
Do not fully charge: Volvo electric vehicle warning
A serious fault has been identified in more than 2800 electric vehicles and, with no immediate fix, drivers are being warned not to fully charge the cars.
No safety checks at site of Swiss bar fire since 2019
Fire safety inspections hadn't been carried out for several years at the Swiss bar where a fire that broke out at a New Year's party left 40 people dead.
crime, law and justice
disaster (general)
disaster and accident
fire
investigation
safety of citizens
Stunned Swiss resort seeks solace after deadly bar fire
Residents are embracing mutual solidarity to cope with devastating loss after at least 40 people died in a fire at an Alpine resort in Switzerland.
New Year revelry ‘act of defiance’ after Bondi terror
Partying in Sydney on New Year's Eve is an opportunity for people to thumb their noses at terrorists, says the premier in the wake of the attack at Bondi.
Strong security pledge as Jewish families plead with PM
The NSW premier has heralded a new chapter in the state's security protocols and resources following a deadly anti-Semitic terrorist attack.
Turkey foils Xmas, NYE terror attack plots
More than 100 suspected members of Islamic State have been detained in Instanbul over alleged plots to attack Christmas and New Year celebrations.
With no campfire skills, Aussies are playing with fire
The fact that three quarters of Australians lack confidence in their campfire skills may explain why one in 10 bushfires are caused by campfire negligence.