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Some of Australia’s biggest companies are planning for an unbearable climate future

Even as unprecedented fires and heatwaves rage across Europe, scientists track the retreat of Antarctic sea ice and a supercharged El Niño system heads our way, Australia’s largest companies are forecasting business-as-usual in a much hotter world.

The Conversation · Aug 31

Australia has spent 25 years ‘stopping the boats’, but that’s not the same as controlling migration

Australia has spent a quarter of a century selling the world a simple idea: crack down on boats at the border, and people will believe you have migration under control.

The Conversation · Aug 31

Labor against 'whack-a-mole' approach to tech ban

Calls for a ban on wearable technology such as smart glasses have been shut down by the government, as disability advocates urge caution.

AAP · Aug 31

IShowSpeed and Dr. Squatch launch wild $1M giveaway that requires fans to bark, race and hunt for cash

IShowSpeed and Dr. Squatch have launched a nine-week $1 million giveaway across the US, Canada, UK and Australia. Fans can complete strange weekly challenges, hunt for hidden soap-filled briefcases worth up to $50,000, or enter scratcher giveaways. Some tasks are surprisingly chaotic, including racing strangers and barking at Dr. Squatch…

The Times of India · Aug 31

Howzat: Australia funds Pacific sport on road to 2032

Australia lacked a sports diplomacy strategy leading into the 2000 Sydney Olympics but is set on maximising leverage from the upcoming Brisbane Games.

AAP · Aug 31

Quote of the Day by Nicole Kidman: “It’s very easy to fall in love when things are great, but the way to really fall in love is… – Inspiring lessons on commitment, loyalty, trust, and why the best relationships weather the storms of life by the Australian-American actress known for her deep insights on resilience and perseverance

Quote of the Day by Nicole Kidman: Nicole Kidman’s quote, “It’s very easy to fall in love when things are great, but the way to really fall in love is when things aren’t great,” explores the importance of commitment, patience, understanding, and emotional strength in relationships. The quote suggests that…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

‘Scary’: how misinformation and AI hallucinations are infiltrating Australia’s parliament

Exclusive: Guardian analysis reveals that dozens of policy submissions from across the political spectrum incorrectly summarise real research and invent or wrongly cite sources

The Guardian - AU · Aug 31

Joe is used to the uncertainty of running a small business. But since Covid, ‘the whole world has changed’

Australia is in the middle of a tidal wave of insolvencies as firms fail to cope with a ‘cost-of-doing-business crisis’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 31

In 1950, Australia released the Myxoma virus as biological warfare against its invasive rabbit population. The virus killed 99.8% of infected rabbits within two years

Australia grappled with a catastrophic rabbit overpopulation that put its ecosystem and economy at risk. To combat this, scientists unleashed the myxoma virus in 1950, which significantly curtailed rabbit populations. Over the years, the rabbits adapted alongside the virus, resulting in a new equilibrium. Subsequently, the introduction of Rabbit Calicivirus…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

AI is set to boost productivity and will have a ‘profound’ impact on the jobs market: Treasury

Artificial intelligence (AI) should help Australia achieve its long term productivity target, while having “profound” effects on the labour market.

The Conversation · Aug 31