Australia takes new action against Iran
New individuals and entities linked to the Islamist Republic of Iran have been hit with sanctions and travel bans over the state’s management of nuclear activity.
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AI predicts what dog owners look like
We asked AI image generator Midjourney what it thought people would look like based purely on the dog they own. This is what it showed us for 20 popular breeds.
Scary truth behind Trump, Biden debate
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are going head to head in a debate, live streamed on Twitch – but it’s not what it seems.
Evil AI: How the dark web could create a bad ChatGPT
Korean researchers have created an AI model trained on data from the dark web, called DarkBERT. What if criminal groups used the same know-how? Experts explain.
‘Worst in world’: Victoria’s EV tax scrapped
Victoria is set to scrap a controversial tax – dubbed the “worst electric vehicle policy in the world” – after a bombshell High Court court ruling.
Deep fake celebs, music: How AI can make you millions
JLo, Matthew McConaughey, The Pope and The White House are all talking about artificial intelligence. Some are even raking in millions by using it. Can you tell which one is real?
Hamas tactic to ‘entrap’ Israeli soldiers
The brutal reality of Israel’s descent into Gaza will see it turn into a “city street fight” with “Israelis out for blood”, says experts.
‘Death over dishonour’: Judge slams ABC
A Federal Court judge has slammed the ABC for their conduct ahead of a defamation trial which the broadcaster failed to win.
Soldier’s $390k win in fight against ABC
A former soldier has won a long-running court battle against the ABC, who will now have to pay him $390,000.
This “creative” way to steal parcels is going viral
A person hides in a giant safety cone to go about stealing Amazon parcels.
First look at AusPost’s $75m mega facility
eCommerce is booming and Australia Post is moving to keep itself fit for the future WITH a new $75m state-of-the-art parcel facility.
Tested: Electric Toyota HiLux concept
Toyota has built a concept version of the popular HiLux ute, we get a chance to see its potential.
‘Serious concerns’ over AI in schools
Teachers already faced with heavy workloads are now having to be “AI enforcement cops” as schools confront the rise of generative artificial intelligence.
BRS to pay $910k ahead of war crimes appeal
The soldier has been ordered to pay almost $1 million in security for costs ahead of an appeal against his landmark defamation loss.
Two European nations on brink of war
A second brutal conflict is brewing in Europe on the borders of two countries with centuries-old hostilities that are boiling over.
‘Catastrophic’ Chinese mystery deepens
The murky world of covert submarines has again been highlighted with reports of 55 sailor deaths. But not all may be as it seems.
Mining giant looks to AI to solve EV crisis
The world needs a lot more copper to transition to an electric vehicle age and one mining giant is using AI to help solve the supply crisis.
‘World is watching’: Ugly new threat revealed
Declassified intelligence has prompted fears over an ugly new tactic being deployed after Russia was caught in a quiet retreat.
Mystery over 55 dead in Chinese sub disaster
Western intelligence reports say 55 Chinese sailors are dead after a nuclear submarine became trapped underwater — but China denies it.
‘30-storeys’: Fury at plan for Sydney suburb
It’s an ambitious plan to build massive residential towers in an ordinary Sydney suburb. But it is not without its critics.
Australia snubbed in $7.6 billion deal
The AUKUS security pact between Australia, UK and US has moved ahead but there’s one big thing missing in the latest announcement.
Mutineer’s son inherits astonishing fortune
A newly leaked document has revealed the scale of Yevgeny Prigozhin’s wealth being left to his young son, with analysts warning trouble is brewing.
‘Doesn’t make sense’: Karl rages over chopper
Months after a helicopter crash killed four soldiers, the defence force says it ‘makes sense’ to permanently ground them.
‘Irreversible’: Kim’s new nuclear threat
North Korea has enshrined its status as a nuclear power in its constitution, with leader Kim Jong-un responding to “maximised” nuclear threats.
Horrific new footage of airport explosion
Dramatic footage showing a large plane veering off a runway and exploding into flames has driven suspicions of Russian involvement in a war-torn nation.
Soldier spills on odd items in ration pack
A former soldier, who served in the army for seven years, has shared the surprising items inside the Australian Army’s ration pack.
State’s most complained about company
A popular phone manufacturer has become the most complained about company in one Australian state. Here’s why.
Aussie missile boost amid China warning
Australia will soon be equipped with more than 200 state of the art long range missiles, amid concerns about China’s military build up.
‘Valid targets’: Putin’s chilling new move
NATO’s former supreme commander has warned the risk of war has suddenly exploded this week thanks to a brutal Russian move.
Key China question Wong deflected
The Foreign Minister has sidestepped questions about Australia’s response to China’s rapid military build up when asked on Sunday.
‘Heinous’: Russia condemned after deadly attack
Russia has been slammed for a “heinous” attack that killed seven people, including a child, and wounded 100 more in northern Ukraine.
General’s mystery death after failing Putin
A “plague” is sweeping through the ranks of Russia’s top military commanders, with one vanishing and one dead after failing Vladimir Putin.
‘Too many risks’: Labor split over subs pact
An internal dispute on the AUKUS security pact has spilt out on the floor of Labor’s national conference on Friday.
The Kia EV9 is the first large electric SUV
Kia is going after the top end of town with its first $100,000-plus vehicle.
‘Move on’: Zuckerberg slams Musk
The billionaire Meta boss has not held back in his latest comments slamming Elon Musk as their highly-anticipated super-fight is thrown into doubt.
Nation rocked by chilling coup plot
Disturbing new details have emerged after a far-right terrorist group plotted to overthrow the government of a European nation.
‘Serious risk’: Putin’s chilling threat to Europe
The Kremlin has vowed to “strengthen troop formations” along its western frontier in retaliation over a nearby nation’s innocent move.
What made Jacqui Lambie ‘sick in the guts’
Army veteran and firebrand senator Jacqui Lambie has unleashed on a minister for being “missing in action”, calling him a “coward”.
Musk blocks Ukraine drone strike on Russia
Picture this: A tech billionaire in his penthouse decides whether troops in Ukraine live or die with the flick of a hand. It’s real. It’s happening. It’s Elon Musk.
Outrage over Chinese boat’s ‘illegal’ act
The Philippines condemned China’s Coast Guard on Sunday for firing water cannon at its vessels, describing the actions as “illegal” and “dangerous”.
‘Vanished’: Brutal China ‘purge’ exposed
Two top-ranking generals have “vanished” with no explanation as Chinese President Xi Jinping’s latest brutal purge ramps up.
How Aussie blokes built $450m company
Bondi Sands has been bought by a Japanese-owned multinational for an eye watering amount. This is its story of its unexpected success.
Moment Ukraine drone nails Russian warship
A new footage on-board a Ukrainian attack drone shows the exact moment it hit a Russian warship.
Mystery group buys $1.2bn worth of land
A mystery company has bought up $1.2bn worth of land around a US air force base, with officials unable to tell who’s behind it.
ABC’s ‘failing’ in soldier report: court
An ABC editor has denied claims her reporters ‘did not want to find the truth’ when reporting on alleged war crimes, a court was told.
Journo denies ‘OnlyFans revenge’ plot: court
A senior ABC journalist has denied claims he exposed a veteran’s OnlyFans as ‘revenge’ because he was complaining about his articles, a court has been told.
Inter-range Missile NT
Australia’s first ever inter-range missile was fired for the first time in the Northern Territory on Wednesday August 2 as part of Exercise Talisman…
‘Really creepy’: AI bot reveals unsettling future
Generative AI’s learning capabilities are growing exponentially. In this video we explore its feats, advances, potential risks and its power…
Big change at Aussie mining giant
An agreement between two commercial titans will lead to a “safer and more sustainable future” for Australia’s biggest miner.
‘Sabotage’: Putin facing major rebellion
Russian President Vladimir Putin is facing another unanticipated problem. His peasants are revolting – and they’re causing mayhem.
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