Advanced AI-powered table-tennis-playing robot can match up to the professionals — watch it in action Using high-precision cameras and an AI system, Sony AI's Ace is revealing the advancements robotics. LiveScience · Apr 22
AI is changing how Texas universities teach computer science as job market slows Admissions to Texas computer science programs are down roughly 20%, professors said, but they still see a future for their students. The Texas Tribune · Apr 21
Turns Out The BoM’s Widely-Panned Revamp Cost Around $86 Million The cost of the revamp was dubbed "unbelievable" by some politicians. Pedestrian.tv · Nov 1, 2025
Storm in a teacup or dark clouds: why do people hate the BoM website redesign? The Bureau of Meteorology is on the back foot after its new website launched to a flurry of online – and political – anger The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2025
Demands for review of BOM site after mass complaints Federal politicians are calling for a review of the Bureau of Meteorology's revamped website after it was labelled difficult to navigate and missing key tools. AAP · Oct 28, 2025
Bureau of Meteorology apologises for new website and promises changes after ‘flawed’ update BoM’s statement comes after federal environment minister says site refresh ‘not meeting many users’ expectations’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2025
Book Review: San Diego private eye tangles with FBI and Russian mob in fast-paced 'Odyssey’s End' In “Odyssey’s End,” the 10th novel in Matt Coyle’s series featuring private eye Rick Cahill, Rick’s wife tires of his perilous life and moves out with their baby daughter The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023
American evolution: ‘1776’ revisits pivotal moment in US history via diverse, present-day perspective The oft-rousing and well-truncated book by Peter Stone — celebratory but not without a recognition of the deeply imperfect compromises the union is built on — is wrapped into a standard-issue musical comedy aesthetic. Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023
Citizens’ assemblies: are they the future of democracy? A look at the surge in popularity of randomly selected councils that offer an alternative to politics as we know it The Guardian - US · Feb 1, 2023
Woman drowns at Gordons Bay in Sydney as surfer dies at Jervis Bay on NSW south coast Two deaths on Monday come amid a deadly summer in the water across Australia The Guardian - AU · Jan 9, 2023
Australia’s drowning crisis: why rescuers often perish trying to save family members Australians will on average perform one water rescue over their lifetime – experts say some precautions can make the difference between life and death The Guardian - AU · Jan 7, 2023
Warning amid deaths at unpatrolled beaches The deaths of two fathers saving their children from rips have led lifesavers to plead for people to grab a flotation device before attempting a rescue. AAP · Jan 5, 2023
Man drowns trying to rescue daughter A second man has drowned in three days after trying to save his child caught in a rip in waters off the NSW coast. AAP · Jan 3, 2023
New South Wales police officer Sergeant Peter Stone remembered as 'selfless' hero after drowning while saving son New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb says Sergeant Peter Stone's death is a "tragic loss" to the force, his family and the community. ABC News · Jan 3, 2023
AAP · Jan 3, 2023 Sharks force 'Home and Away' beach closure At least 10 baby sharks spotted at Sydney's Palm Beach have forced its closure to swimmers who have been enjoying the run of good weather.
Manchester Evening News · Dec 23, 2022 Man died after setting fire to armchair following long mental health and addiction battle Mark Bramall had been suffering with paranoid schizophrenia for more than 30 years
The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2022 1776 review – musical revival needs more independence from the original A diverse re-envisioning of the 1969 historical musical offers up some great opportunities for a game cast but struggles to justify its existence
Newcastle Herald · Aug 21, 2022 Hunter football mourns former Socceroo Peter Stone Hunter football was mourning former Socceroo Peter Stone on Sunday after his death at age 68.
Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2022 Government pins hopes on robotics The government has vowed to level up the country's robotics industry development to drive new industrial use cases and related startups as the global robotics market is expected to surpass 1.7 trillion baht in the next five years.
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2022 Therapist sex abuse case reveals dark past, ethical concerns A man convicted of killing a 10-year-old girl in a notorious drunken driving crash decades ago is facing new charges in New Hampshire, under a new name