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The drug trends fuelling increased harm to Australians

Alcohol continues to dominate deaths but clusters of overdoses from higher potency and novel synthetic drugs are increasing, researchers say.

AAP · Dec 4, 2024

The dispute causing empty shelves at Woolies is a test case for companies using AI and automation on workers

Behind the empty shelves in Woolworths supermarkets across Victoria and New South Wales is a fraught battle between workers and employers that could affect the future of workplaces everywhere.

The Conversation · Dec 4, 2024

Too many Australian students don’t have the basic technology they need for school – here are 5 ways to fix this

We often assume Australian students are great with technology and have access to a computer, reliable internet and adequate data.

The Conversation · Dec 3, 2024

Zampa set to miss Shield game as Test hopes dwindle

Adam Zampa's Sheffield Shield selection controversy has ended with the legspinner to miss NSW's looming fixture against WA.

AAP · Dec 3, 2024

Pokies panel pushes to keep cash for gamblers

Half of Australia's poker machines would require a named account under recommended reforms, but industry has attacked the "embarrassing" evidence base.

AAP · Dec 3, 2024

Kristian White sacked from NSW police six days after conviction for manslaughter of Clare Nowland

State police commissioner says she no longer has confidence in officer after he fatally shot 95-year-old woman with a Taser

The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2024

The NSW Cop Who Fatally Tasered A 95 Y.O. Grandmother Has Now Formally Been Fired

Former NSW cop, Kristian White, faces 25 years behind bars.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 3, 2024

Australia weather: after hottest spring on record, a very warm and humid start to summer forecast

BoM says rainfall to bring brief respite from temperatures in 30s for parts of Victoria, NSW, Tasmania and Queensland

The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2024

South Australia, Victoria, Queensland and NSW could experience blackouts from too much solar power, Aemo warns

Aemo says it does not want to ‘directly control people’s rooftop solar’ but it may be necessary to reduce or cut off power gleaned from the sun

The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2024

Warnings of blackouts as rural workers go on strike

Electricity workers are preparing to walk off the job as a pay dispute, simmers, with regional residents warned of potential blackouts at the start of summer.

AAP · Dec 2, 2024