Former UOW Chancellor Defends Role in Korda Mentha Deal at ICAC Inquiry
Former University of Wollongong (UOW) Chancellor Michael Still has defended his actions before the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC),...
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Tik Tok and You Tube Face Royal Commission Over Online Antisemitism
Tik Tok and You Tube have appeared before Australia's Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, outlining how they detect and remove hateful...
Queensland Space Agency Identifies Mysterious Beach “Fuel Vessels” as Rocket Debris
Australia’s Space Agency says several metallic objects found on a North Queensland beach are likely pressure vessels from a foreign rocket launch vehicl...
Royal Commission urges legal duty of care for social media platforms
Australia's Youth Justice and Child Protection Royal Commission has recommended introducing a legally enforceable digital duty of care requiring social...
Queensland curriculum gap blamed for discouraging girls from technology careers
Education leaders are warning that Queensland's school curriculum structure is unintentionally steering many girls away from technology careers, with fe...
Royal commission hears Elon Musk's X has fuelled rise in online antisemitism
Australia's Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has heard evidence that changes made to X, under owner Elon Musk, have contributed to...
Royal Australian Mint Fined After Worker Nearly Crushed by Three-Tonne Coin Press
The Royal Australian Mint has been fined more than $1 million over workplace safety failures after a worker narrowly avoided being crushed by a three-to...
Drones and Artificial Intelligence Help Bring Endangered Birds Back from the Brink
Conservationists across Australia are increasingly turning to drones and artificial intelligence (AI) to help protect endangered bird species and improve wildlife recovery effor...
Canberra University Secures Top National Spot in 2027 Global Rankings
A Canberra-based university has emerged as Australia's top-performing institution in a major international ranking, highlighting the growing competitive...
Byron Bay Sailor Makes Final Effort to Refloat Stranded Yacht
After weeks stranded on a Byron Bay beach and facing the prospect of a costly demolition, sailor Jeff Sutton is making a final attempt to save the yacht...
Younger Australians More Willing to pay for News as Trust in AI Remains low
New research reveals younger Australians are increasingly investing in quality journalism while expressing growing scepticism towards AI-generated news...
RBA Holds Interest Rates Steady at 4.35 Per Cent
Reserve Bank keeps the cash rate unchanged for the first time this year but warns further increases remain possible as inflation stays above target.
Major Vic Roads System Outage Disrupts Online Services for Victorian Motorists
Thousands of Victorians have faced disruption after a major Vic Roads system upgrade triggered widespread outages, preventing motorists from accessing ke...
Chinese Rocket Debris Creates Spectacular Light Show Over Queensland
Residents across Queensland witnessed a brilliant streak of light in the night sky, identified by experts as likely debris from a Chinese rocket re-entering the Earth's atmosphere.
Communities Push Back Against Australia’s Rapid Data Centre Expansion
Australia’s booming digital economy is driving a rapid increase in the construction of data centres, but the expansion is facing growing resistance from communities concerned ab...
ICAC Launches Corruption Investigation into University of Wollongong
The New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has announced a formal investigation into allegations of corrupt conduct involving senior officials and staf...
RAAF Museum Open Day
The Mildura RAAF Museum is hosting a public open day showcasing the iconic CAC Sabre aircraft, historic military uniforms, aviation artefacts, and displays highlighting the regi...
This roundabout has 12 entrances and exits. It’s been crowned the worst spot for crashes
A Brisbane Times report examining a complex Queensland roundabout with 12 entry and exit points that has been identified as a major crash hotspot.
Vivid Sydney 2026 “Starbound” drone show cancelled after drones fall into harbour
has cancelled its “Star-Bound” drone show after a technical malfunction during a performance over Cockle Bay caused approximately 89 drones to fall into the harbour. The inciden...
Hobart City High School’s $23.1m redevelopment officially completed
has officially completed its $23.1 million redevelopment at the New Town campus, delivering upgraded science and art facilities, learning commons, outdoor areas and a new “heat...