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Can you say no to your doctor using an AI scribe?

Doctors’ offices were once private. But increasingly, artificial intelligence (AI) scribes (also known as digital scribes) are listening in.

The Conversation · Sep 9, 2025

Could Labor’s super tax reforms be headed for a makeover? Here’s how a redesign might work

Late last week, citing anonymous sources, the Australian Financial Review reported the federal government was considering delaying and possibly overhauling its plan to impose a higher tax on superannuation balances above $3 million.

The Conversation · Sep 9, 2025

Castle's fairytale wedding venue fit for an Aussie king

More than 20 years after Australian-born Mary Donaldson said "I do" to Denmark's future king Frederick, it's Ian and Rebekka's turn down the castle aisle.

AAP · Sep 9, 2025

Ashes not on Adil Rashid’s mind as England plot path to T20 World Cup

Leg-spinner would reject Australia SOS as he builds up to another major event with three games against South Africa

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2025

Lesbian Space Princess review – a fizzy animated film with loads of laughs and a lot of heart

This award-winning Australian feature mixes madcap comedy with a who’s who of queer performers to produce a magical, joyful gem

The Guardian - AU · Sep 9, 2025

Slashing migration would actually lead to higher house prices in Australia. Here’s why

Economic modelling reveals the effects of eliminating migration for a decade on growth, the workforce and the budget

The Guardian - AU · Sep 9, 2025

India vs United Arab Emirates LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Asia Cup

Follow all the action from Dubai International Cricket Stadium

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

Black wattle as firewood: how South African communities are putting invasive species to work

Australia’s black wattle tree (Acacia mearnsii) has spread across South Africa, taking over millions of hectares of land and pushing indigenous plants aside. Economist Saul Ngarava researches agriculture and the connection between water, energy, food, social justice and land reform. He was part of a team who surveyed 1,184 homes…

The Conversation · Sep 9, 2025

Epstein's Birthday Book

Plus: Zoomer values, leftist naivete, prayer outlawed in parts of Australia, and more...

Reason · Sep 9, 2025

Gender equality is the goal, but how to get there? Case study of South Africa and Australia shows that context matters

It will take an estimated 131 years for the world to achieve gender parity, defined as equal access, opportunities and outcomes for women and men across economic, political, educational and health dimensions. That’s according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2023.

The Conversation · Sep 9, 2025