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Google’s new Aussie legal threat over YouTube

Google is threatening to sue the Australian Government if YouTube is included in the social media ban for children aged 16 and below.

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Baby-faced DOGE team tearing down US gov

Elon Musk’s DOGE has brought in a team of six baby-faced engineers, aged from 19 to 25, tasked with dismantling US government agencies.

Environment

The search for a man missing for a week in crocodile-infested waters in Far North Queensland has been shifted to a recovery phase.Adam Yunkaporta was last seen leaving his home on January 30.It’s believed he was off to go fishing at the mouth of the Ward, Watson and Archer Rivers, however he hasn’t been seen since.Searches by a helicopter, drone, SES volunteers, wildlife rangers, police — as well as foot and boat patrols led by community members — were conducted over the last week. Picture: Queensland Police.

Man feared dead in croc-infested waters

There’s been a major update on a man missing more than a week in crocodile-infested waters, as the region is lashed by flooding.

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INGHAM, AUSTRALIA NewsWire Photos FEBRUARY 5, 2025 Premier of Queensland David Crisafulli tours flood water in Ingham Picture: NewsWire/ Adam Head

Albo activates flood payments for victims

Residents in Far North Queensland rocked by surging floods will be able to access emergency disaster relief, Anthony Albanese has confirmed.

Sustainability

A wind turbine has collapsed at the Berrybank wind farm in Victoria’s southwest. Picture: Supplied

112m turbine collapses on wind farm

A 112m wind turbine has collapsed after severe thunderstorms wreaked havoc in one state, prompting this call.

Motoring

‘Collapsed’: Worrying signs for motor giant

A huge $93 billion merger of two of Australia’s – and the world’s – biggest car brands is said to be in imminent danger of falling apart.

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Here are the winners and losers from DeepSeek’s breakthrough

Following DeepSeek’s breakthrough, investors seem to be coming to terms with the fact that developing AI is going to be cheaper than once thought….

Motoring News

75% crash: Tesla’s Aussie nightmare exposed

A new report has laid bare the disaster unfolding for Elon Musk and Tesla in Australia.

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Some parts of North Queensland have seen more than a metre of rain over the past week. Picture: Windy

Devastating floods claim another life

Another person has died in flooding that is devastating large parts of the North Queensland coast, in scenes of “incredible devastation”.

Security

$HONG KONG, CHINA - JANUARY 28: In this photo illustration, the DeepSeek logo is seen on a phone in front of a flag of China on January 28, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. Global tech stocks have plummeted following the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup that has developed a competitive AI model at a fraction of the cost of its US rivals, sparking concerns about the high valuations of tech giants like Nvidia. This development has led to significant declines in tech shares across Asia and Europe, with markets in both regions experiencing notable losses as investors reassess the AI landscape and its potential impact on the industry's future. (Photo illustration by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images)$

‘Discrimination’: China fury at Australia ban

Beijing has hit back at a plan to ban controversial AI app DeepSeek on government devices declaring Canberra to be kowtowing to the US.

Environment

Canning Peak bushfires on February 5, 2025. Picture: Tasmania Fire Service

Bushfire outbreak hits popular walking track

A bushfire outbreak triggered by dry lightning is threatening a popular walking track, as firefighters battle ‘challenging’ conditions.

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