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NFL fever Down Under y'all as fans bask in MCG clash

American football fans have travelled from across Australia and the world to witness a US sporting spectacle.

AAP · Sep 11

Spy chief issues terrorism warning on 9/11 anniversary

Terrorism has changed significantly since the attacks on September 11, 2001, but Australia's spy boss is alerting Australians some old threats still remain.

AAP · Sep 11

Instagram Says It Wants To Give You More Control Of Your Algorithm. Is It Enough?

There is a lot happening in tech this week. Australia has a proposed Digital Duty of Care regime on the table, Apple has unveiled its latest iPhone announcements and Instagram is asking users to look a little more closely at the invisible force deciding which videos appear as soon as…

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 11

The Latest: Rams take on 49ers in NFL’s first game in Australia

The longest road trip in NFL history has brought the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams to Melbourne, Australia

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Opals' basketball World Cup dream ended by Spain

Injury-hit Australia have been knocked out of the women's basketball World Cup, defeated in Berlin by a ruthless Spanish side.

AAP · Sep 10

One flight cancelled every three days due to staff shortages – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 10

New fossils show Tasmanian devils lived with people in outback Western Australia 45,000 years ago

Tasmanian devils are among Australia’s most distinctive mammals. Stocky, powerful and famously noisy, wild populations are now restricted to Tasmania.

The Conversation · Sep 10

Weight-loss campaigns aimed at First Nations women look like drug marketing in disguise

If you’ve scrolled through social media or watched TV, you’ve probably seen campaigns featuring women describing how difficult weight loss can be. These say you’ve probably “tried everything”. Then, viewers are encouraged to “talk to a doctor” about managing their weight.

The Conversation · Sep 10

What the backlash to the Industrial Revolution can teach us about handcrafts in the age of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t yet causing widespread job losses in Australia. But with some high-profile business leaders still predicting a looming unemployment “crisis” it’s little wonder many people fear AI is coming for their job.

The Conversation · Sep 10

Elder abuse rising but support services are lacking

There are many barriers to seeking help for older Australians suffering abuse, but this is compounded for those in rural and remote parts of the country.

AAP · Sep 10