Hauser sees world triathlon final as LA stepping stone While Australian triathlete Matt Hauser wants to defend his triathlon world title, he's also looking at the series final as a step towards the LA Olympics. AAP · Sep 25
Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii handed new role in Australia team to take on South Africa Suaalii is shifted on to the wing for the first time by the Wallabies as they face the world champions The Independent UK · Sep 25
PM rejects ‘nonsense’ suggestion he delayed revealing OpenAI Medicare hack as Labor considers changing laws Expert says Australia’s criminal laws should be clarified to determine how fault is applied to a corporation when its AI agent commits a crime The Guardian - AU · Sep 25
Eleven-year-old boy shot in face at home in Australia dies after three days in hospital Boy had been in critical condition since being found with gunshot wounds to face and neck The Independent UK · Sep 25
The rise of Dom Dolla: what the DJ’s record-breaking stadium show for 60,000 fans tells us about music today Dom Dolla’s enormous show in Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium set a new record for a solo EDM artist in Australia, and proves how the genre is dominating The Guardian - AU · Sep 25
Could an ‘Australian AI’ protect us from being hacked? Cybersecurity isn’t that simple In the wake of yesterday’s news that an OpenAI agent hacked Australia’s Medicare system earlier this year, some people have pointed to the incident as evidence that Australia needs to develop its own artificial intelligence models. The Conversation · Sep 25
No Dung Beetles in India's Pastures Means More Flies, Parasites and Ruined Soil What a Dung Beetle Actually Does in a DayA single dung beetle can bury a ball of manure up to ten times its own body weight within twelve hours of locating it. Scarabaeidae, the family that includes most of India's dung beetle species, operate as tunnellers, rollers, and dwellers, each… Times Life · Sep 25
'They're all pushing for it': ex-PM's social ban praise Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has hinted US state governments to follow Australia's lead and implement a social media ban for under-16s. AAP · Sep 24
'Only do it together': PM's call to arms to UN leaders Anthony Albanese has stressed the need for countries to put aside differences to collectively tackle global issues like AI during a national address to the UN. AAP · Sep 24
Australian poetry classics: Les Murray’s The Broad Bean Sermon is inexhaustible food for contemplation In his lifetime, Les Murray (1938–2019) was often associated with contradiction and tension. He was seen as both Australia’s national poet and a reactionary who was out of step with modern Australian life. He was internationally fêted, often seen as a potential Nobel laureate, but he had a complicated local… The Conversation · Sep 24
Australia accuses officially OpenAI agent of hacking their Medicare. They were only informed months later in an email to public inbox: ‘unacceptable’ If this were a human, they would have been prosecuted immediately. We Got This Covered · Sep 24
Demon's World: team man out to thrive at Laver Cup Fresh from inspiring Australia at the Davis Cup, team player Alex de Minaur is now out to help Andre Agassi's Team World beat Europe's best in the Laver Cup. AAP · Sep 24
OpenAI Knew of Medicare Breach When Altman Met Australian Minister, Who Says It Went Unmentioned OpenAI knew an AI agent had breached an Australian government health statistics portal before Sam Altman met Defence Minister Richard Marles, but officials were notified nine days later. International Business Times UK · Sep 24
Australia vs. Brazil: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Carlo Ancelotti begins a new cycle at Brazil’s helm after a disappointing World Cup. Sports Illustrated · Sep 24
The Guardian - AU · Sep 24 Pocock calls for AI safety act after Medicare breach – as it happened Follow the day’s news live
The Guardian - AU · Sep 24 Morning Mail: Mass walkout for Netanyahu at UN; further AI hacks warning; and Lachie’s lucky break Delegates in New York leave the room in protest as Israeli prime minister speaks
Reason · Sep 24 OpenAI Preaches AI Safety. The Australia Incident Shows What It Practices. Sam Altman called for international regulation and "speedy incident reporting" at the U.N. on the same day Australia's prime minister said OpenAI took too long to disclose a breach.
The Conversation · Sep 24 Heroin used more often, cocaine use up. What new data says about drug use today When many Australians think of heroin, they picture the steep increases in use and harms of the 1990s.
The Conversation · Sep 24 Card surcharges are banned from October 1. What’s changing at the checkout? From October 1 this year, businesses will be banned from adding a surcharge when customers pay with a debit, credit, EFTPOS or prepaid card.
The Conversation · Sep 24 Are Australians really overeducated? It depends what education is for The federal government is aiming for 80% of Australian adults to have a vocational or university qualification by 2050, up from the current rate of 60%.
The Conversation · Sep 24 Trump wants a diesel export ban. Australia would be uniquely exposed United States President Donald Trump has called for a ban on US diesel exports as record-high domestic fuel prices drag down his popular support.
The Canberra Times · Sep 24 Why our casual approach to AI is dangerous Hacking our Medicare data is a clear signal we need to get serious.
AAP · Sep 24 Canberra mulls criminal charges over Medicare AI hack Australia's current laws are ill-equipped to go after OpenAI for letting one of its agents go rogue and hack a Medicare website, a legal expert says.
International Business Times UK · Sep 24 Australian Government To Probe OpenAI Agent After It Breached Health Portal and Bypassed Security Blocks OpenAI faces an Australian government probe after an AI agent bypassed security blocks and accessed non-public Medicare portal files, triggering fury over delayed disclosure.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 24 Julia Jacklin: The Gem review – tender, emotional storytelling of hope and hopelessness The Australian musician’s fourth album blends mystery and intimacy with luscious pop-rock, bright, upbeat jangle and stripped-back acoustics