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Workers 'forced' to accept AI systems or leave jobs

The federal government's plans for AI are unrealistic and could put Australian workers at risk, including through unethical practices, an expert warns.

AAP · Jul 20

We've ranked the medal prospects of 20 regional Comm Games stars

The scaled-down Games is still a big dream for regional stars.

The Canberra Times · Jul 20

'Real desire': gas tax on the cards at Labor conference

Calls for a 25 per cent tax on gas exports could come to a head on the floor of Labor's national conference, as advocates say momentum is growing for the move.

AAP · Jul 20

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'Security levy': Jewish parents face extra schools cost

Parents are absorbing the costs of hiring armed guards at Jewish schools, with an inquiry told government funding caveats are complicating security efforts.

AAP · Jul 20

'Just as motivated': Wagstaff back for 3x3 Games tilt

Basketballer Jesse Wagstaff will return for his third Commonwealth Games and says Australia will face a tough draw in the men's 3x3 competition.

AAP · Jul 20

Minister 'bias' in major gas project extension approval

A federal minister has been accused in court of favouring an energy giant over the environment by agreeing to extend the life of a major gas project.

AAP · Jul 20

Australian ski resorts smash July climate records with temperatures 12C above average

Resorts in New South Wales and Victoria face a warm and dry start to the season with only sporadic falls of natural snow in many alpine areas

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20

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Australia has embraced sauna culture. It’s time to do it naked

With new saunas popping up apace, getting our gear off should be normalised. Sweating into towels feels more hygienic than a mandatory swimsuit

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20

Australia has had housing crises before: what can we learn from them?

When governments make access to housing more equitable, it’s because they recognise its social and economic value

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20

At-home STI test pulled from Australian shelves after failing to detect infections

Exclusive: TGA finds Touch Biotechnology test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea ‘is not reliable’ and has affected an unspecified number of people

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20

British vial of smallpox scabs triggered the devastating 1789 outbreak among Indigenous Australians, study finds

It's long been debated what started the devastating 1789 smallpox outbreak among Indigenous Australians. Now, a new modeling study has the likely answer.

LiveScience · Jul 20

Mockbuster review – how to survive the nightmare of directing a terrible low-budget horror film

Struggling to make it in Australia, aspiring director Anthony Frith cold-calls the team behind Sharknado and bites off more than he can chew in this making-of documentary

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

Israel attacks Labor’s draft platform on Israel-Gaza conflict

The Israeli embassy has made an extraordinary intervention in Australian domestic politics, criticising aspects of the draft party platform on the Israel-Gaza conflict that goes to Labor’s national conference in Adelaide this week.

The Conversation · Jul 20

KPMG Australia fines staff up to $126,000 for 'unacceptable' misconduct in audit scandal

KPMG Australia has penalized seven staff members for misusing confidential client information. Financial penalties up to A$180,000 were imposed after an internal audit leak probe. This scandal has already led to the resignations of the firm's CEO and other senior leaders. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is also investigating…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

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AAP · Jul 20

Regional peace tops agenda for ASEAN foreign ministers

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong has headed to the Philippines for an ASEAN meeting, where maintaining regional peace will be a key topic.

The Conversation · Jul 20

The government’s response to Islamophobia report is big on lofty ideals, short on details

The Albanese government has handed down its response to its special envoy’s report on Islamophobia in Australia, ten months after it was tabled. Despite some positive steps forward, the response doesn’t go nearly far enough to address the scope of the problem.

inkl · Jul 20

How to Compare Online Pokies Australia Sites Without Falling for Fake Bonuses

Australia has one of the most active online gambling markets in the world—and choosing where to play has never been more complicated.

BANG Premier · Jul 20

Mel C married in secret ceremony in Sydney before UK wedding

Spice Girls star Mel C has confirmed she married Chris Dingwall in a secret ceremony in Sydney, Australia before flying back to the UK to stage a lavish wedding in the Lake District, North West England, on Saturday (18.07.26).

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AAP · Jul 20

One in 15 million: mum delivers rare quadruplets

In what is believed to an Australian first, a mum has delivered four naturally conceived, identical girls after a "one in 15 million" pregnancy.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20

Australia spent more than $9m for each asylum seeker held on Nauru last year – so why can’t they afford to buy food?

Many of the more than 100 people awaiting processing on the tiny Pacific island are skipping meals to make ends meet, a new survey has found

The Conversation · Jul 20

The government wants to tap $4 trillion in super to address Australia’s challenges. It’s a risky strategy

Collectively, Australians are sitting on a huge nest egg. At about A$4.5 trillion, our national savings pool is one of the largest in the world.

The Conversation · Jul 20

Electric vehicles are built different. Australia needs better data to get the most out of the shift

In 2019, China was a minor player in Australia’s car market. Seven years later, it’s now the biggest supplier of new vehicles overall – including about 80% of Australia’s electric vehicles (EVs). The shift to EVs has accelerated markedly this year amid oil price spikes.

The Conversation · Jul 20

Australians are more concerned about terrorism and cyberattacks than war: new research

2026 has been an unsettling year in terms of Australian security. It opened with the nation still reeling from its worst terrorist attack on home soil. This sense of insecurity has since been compounded by regional and global events, including the conflict in Iran and, more recently, the Chinese ballistic…

AAP · Jul 20

Australian shares waver as oil surges on Iran conflict

A rally in energy stocks has helped counter a weak day for Australia's stock exchange, as conflict in the Persian Gulf weighs on investor confidence.

AAP · Jul 20

Spain's fans around Australia celebrate World Cup glory

Crowds of blue and white held their heads in their hands as scenes of jubilation played out for Australia's Spanish population at live viewing sites.

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