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Many Australians secretly use AI at work, a new report shows. Clearer rules could reduce ‘shadow AI’

Australian workers are secretly using generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools – without knowledge or approval from their boss, a new report shows.

The Conversation · Aug 15, 2025

Sydney restaurant faces human rights complaint after temporarily denying entry to people wearing keffiyehs

Exclusive: Racial Justice Centre to file Australian Human Rights Commission complaint against Merivale restaurant Jimmy’s Falafel

The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2025

PM defends Palestine recognition after US 'disgust'

Australia's decision to recognise Palestine was made in the interest of its citizens, the prime minister has said, after a US official decried the move.

AAP · Aug 14, 2025

Australia, why are you still obsessed with freeways – when they’re driving us away from net zero?

From Melbourne’s proposed Outer Metropolitan Ring Road to Sydney’s recently completed Westconnex, Australia’s addiction to mega roads continues despite the spectre of climate change.

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2025

Why child-care vouchers aren’t the answer for working families this fall

As backpacks come off the shelves and parents fuss over what to put in lunch boxes, many families face a more stressful back-to-school dilemma: who’s going to watch the kids when school’s out? For too many Canadian households, September means resuming the annual hunt for affordable, reliable child care.

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2025

Smylie smiley again: Aussie starts well in Denmark

Elvis Smylie has made a bright start in the Danish Championship, Australia's top man in the European tour's Race to Dubai shooting an opening 68 in Copenhagen.

AAP · Aug 14, 2025

War on drugs a 'costly failure' amid record consumption

An analysis of Australia's sewers shows record consumption of meth, cocaine and heroin, triggering a call to abandon the "failing" war on drugs.

AAP · Aug 14, 2025

Aussie defector becomes fastest cyclist of all-time

A year after winning Olympic silver for Australia, Matthew Richardson has become the fastest cyclist of all-time - in the colours of Great Britain.

AAP · Aug 14, 2025

Wallabies and Springboks swap identities for clash in the Highveld’s thin air

The frenemies meet in this year’s Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park where they are expected to rip pages out of the other’s playbook

The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2025

Cutting 'nightmarish' red tape may awaken productivity

Fixing Australia's regulations could help businesses and shoppers save and reinvigorate Australia's languishing productivity base.

AAP · Aug 14, 2025