Grim detail in bombshell defence report
A landmark report into suicides among current and former defence personnel will be handed down today – with the Royal Commission chair calling it a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity to save lives.
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Two arrested after chaotic protests
Two people have been arrested following chaotic scenes on the streets of one Aussie capital, as thousands of protesters clashed with police deployed under sweeping state powers.
Sign world has ‘entered a new era of crisis’
One of Australia’s neighbours and key allies has issued a chilling warning as tensions within the region explode to alarming new levels.
‘Boiling point’: New conflict explodes
A new “firestorm” has erupted between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, sending shockwaves across the world.
‘Guardrails’: Looming crackdown on AI
Australia is mulling over options that would impose mandatory guardrails on the use of artificial intelligence.
Billionaire set to do first civilian space walk
Billionaire blasting off on five-day space mission, set to become first private citizen to complete a space walk
Scary reason $3b US war machines are in Aus
A grim sight appeared “out of nowhere” over Australian skies recently – and it reveals a chilling, “rapidly deteriorating” situation.
One word super-powered AI won’t say
Almost two years into the artificial intelligence explosion, one Microsoft executive says there’s still a major flaw that is holding everything back.
Sydney instantly falls in love with Metro
As Sydney’s beloved new Metro enters its first weekend, ridership numbers have just passed an epic milestone.
Major milestone in nuke subs dream
A major milestone has just been hit in Australia’s ambition to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.
Australia’s big move to stop rebel attacks
Australia will lead a taskforce defending a pivotal global trade route against Houthi insurgents.
South Korea toys with the unthinkable
Amid worrying times, South Korea is considering building nuclear weapons of its own in what could create a “balance of terror”.
China poised to take over country ‘ASAP’
Chinese experts have called on Beijing to begin preparations to take over Taiwan “as soon as possible” in the face of a potential Donald Trump presidency.
Creative way to help put out fire on water
The skipper propelled sea water at the burning speedboat to help extinguish the fire
Big question Amazon can’t answer
Amazon executives are being grilled on the company’s murky development of AI and how audio recordings from inside homes are used.
New Parkinson’s therapy shows remarkable progress
A patient has received a new infusion therapy for Parkinson’s disease and in just two days has shown incredible progress.
Uber Air? Self-piloted drones earmarked for 2032 Olympics
Ambitious plans are forming to have passengers transported via autonomous air taxi to 30 locations across southeast Queensland before the start of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. Here’s how it would work.
Google’s live AI demonstration goes wrong
Things didn’t go according to plan during a live demonstration of Google’s new AI at the 2024 Made By Google event.
Innovative luxury car has massage seats and a makeup station
What do we have to do to get one of these?
This amazing device helps people with disabilities eat
The incredible robot called the “neater eater” acts as a personal feeding machine.
Byron hippies’ surprise reply to war question
A group of Byron Bay peace-loving hippies were asked whether they’d fight to defend Australia in the event of war, with some surprising answers.
Nuclear sub captain sacked over sex video
A British navy captain at the helm of a nuclear submarine has been sacked after video emerged of him having sex with a junior sailor.
‘Escape hatches’: Outrage over subs deal
Questions have been raised about a pivotal security arrangement between Australia, the UK and the US, with concerns about one detail in particular.
Titanic sub crew’s horrific final moments
New details reveal the harrowing final moments the crew of the Titan submersible on a Titanic expedition would have endured.
$21m Aussie company goes bust
A $21m healthcare company that specialises in a hi-tech wireless earbud has gone bust in a fallout with a key supplier.
Chilling pics reveal Putin’s new nuke missile
Vladimir Putin has shown off his new nuke missile in a chilling video of testing drills, which have previously been seen as a strict warning to the West.
Fresh fight looms on $14bn budget promise
Within hours of handing down its third budget, Labor’s bold Future Made in Australia Plan has been thrown into doubt.
Fresh fight looms on $14bn budget promise
Within hours of handing down its third budget, Labor’s bold Future Made in Australia Plan has been thrown into doubt.
Woman turns old tea towels into fashion business
Scarlett Hawkes, 28, wearing one her patchwork outfits – made out of old tea towels. This woman transforms old tea towels into dresses
Number that should terrify every human
Horror warnings about the impact of a nuclear launch haven’t stopped a select few leaders from threatening to unleash armageddon.
‘Cruel’ three-day wait for Taipan updates
The families of four air crewmen on-board a helicopter that crashed off the North Queensland coast were given false hope that they were alive for three days.
‘Cruel’ three-day wait for Taipan updates
The families of four air crewmen on-board a helicopter that crashed off the North Queensland coast were given false hope that they were alive for three days.
Suspect detail in flare-up no one spotted
A diplomatic spat flared after a military helicopter became entangled in a heated moment with the Chinese navy. But who is to blame?
Surprise new skills employers are looking for
An AI revolution is sweeping through the Australian workplace and one of the world’s biggest tech companies says hiring is going to change forever.
Surprising reason Aussie ditched Deloitte
An Aussie tech start-up that’s gained the attention of cashed-up investors was inspired by a young entrepreneur’s mum and her personal struggles.
‘Profoundly disturbing’: China Australia move
Canberra has slammed Beijing after a Chinese fighter jet engaged in a risky confrontation with an Australian naval helicopter.
‘Something major’ as China stockpiles goods
Something strange is happening in China and all indications point to an invasion that would change the world forever.
‘Surprise’ over early Taipan retirement
An Airbus official has given insight into the maintenance of the Taipan fleet – the aircraft which crashed killing four Australian Army officers.
Amazon’s glimpse into the future
Amazon has shown a glimpse of the potential of drone delivery of packages.
‘Cruel’ way Taipan crash families dealt blow
The partner of an airman killed in an MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crash has revealed how difficult it was in the days after the fatal incident.
Ominous find in picture sparks global fears
UN officials have revealed the worrying discovery hidden in debris following a missile strike on a decimated Ukrainian city.
Amazon’s gamechanger for lazy Aussies
Jumping in your car to grab that everyday item you’re missing could become a thing of the past soon, under Amazon’s grand plans.
Chinese ‘chef’ robot is straight-up terrifying
As tension grows about the major potential for AI to spark mass job losses, a new humanoid robot has just been unveiled – and it can cook.
Quantum Leap: PM’s multi-millions for tech
A Silicon Valley based start-up is set to benefit from hundreds of millions dollars in government-backed loans and capital.
‘Weeks, not months’: Iran’s scary nuke plan
Iran is “weeks, not months” away from a landmark moment that will see them so much closer to nuclear armament.
Drive-through vid should terrify Aussies
A video of a chilling interaction between a drive-through customer and a ‘worker’ shows what’s coming to Australia any day now. Here’s why it’s bad news.
Illegal boat arrivals ‘walked onto air base’
A group of Chinese men who arrived illegally by boat on Australia’s remote northwest coast earlier this month walked onto an air base being used by the ADF undetected.
Satellite photos reveal chilling reality
Satellite photos have revealed a glimpse into the next step in the ongoing war in Gaza, with a mounting catastrophe looming.
‘Lethal’ Apache attack helicopters to bolster ADF fleet
The Australian Army is making huge moves overseas in a bid to modernise troops for conflict in the 21st century.
Microsoft release ‘Creepy’ AI video of Mona Lisa rapping
Microsoft put out an artificial intelligence-generated video of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa rapping, and viewers have strong opinions.
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