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Aboriginal family alleges racism on referendum day

An Aboriginal family has filed a discrimination claim against the Australian Electoral Commission, alleging they experienced racism on referendum day in 2023.

AAP · Oct 16, 2025

Australia’s tech lobby wants deregulated ‘digital embassies’ for offshore clients. Here’s why that might not be a great idea

When Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets US President Donald Trump on Monday, the visit is expected to seal major big tech investment deals on artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres.

The Conversation · Oct 16, 2025

Why has support for One Nation surged since the 2025 federal election?

At the 2025 federal election in May, Pauline Hanson’s One Nation recorded a primary vote of 6.4%, about half that of the Greens at 12.2%.

The Conversation · Oct 16, 2025

Some major Australian towns still have poor phone reception. It’s threatening public safety

Australians rely on their phones and the internet for education, business, socialising and in emergencies. And as Optus’ recent Triple Zero outage highlights, the consequences of a network outage can be fatal.

The Conversation · Oct 16, 2025

HP OmniBook 5 14-inch (2025) review: Incredible battery life and a top-tier display at an affordable price

The HP Omnibook 5 14 inch Laptop Next Gen AI PC is a budget-friendly laptop offering 16-hour battery life, a top-tier display, a lightweight design, and a reasonable price, in spite of a couple minor drawbacks.

TechRadar · Oct 16, 2025

Parents armed with get-ready guides ahead of social ban

Parents and teachers are being recruited to the front lines of Australia's social media ban for kids, with a range of resources launched to help them prepare.

AAP · Oct 16, 2025

‘Summer is coming sooner and it’s lasting longer’: what has the weather got in store for Australia?

Abnormal heat is expected, especially in Tasmania, but a ‘tug of war’ between climate drivers means the rainfall forecast is uncertain

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2025

Australia ease into World Cup semi-finals as Alyssa Healy slams back-to-back tons

Captain Healy (113*) combined with opening partner Phoebe Litchfield (84*) to haul in Bangladesh’s total inside 25 overs

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025

A Great Act of Love by Heather Rose review – a compelling, complex tale of convict Australia

The Stella prize-winning author turns to historical fiction in a novel inspired by a discovery in her own family mythology

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2025

Another Healy ton powers Aussies into World Cup semis

Skipper Alyssa Healy has made up for a bad day in the field with another century to power champions Australia into the semi-finals of the World Cup.

AAP · Oct 16, 2025