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Ex-PM's plea to fast-track AI to defend our interests

As concerns grow over the societal disruption from artificial intelligence, a former prime minister is urging the nation to get on with building the industry.

AAP · Sep 9

'Easier if I died': Killer rapper tells of remorse

Tearful family listened on as a rapper who killed their loved one claimed he thought he was going to be shot before he drew his knife on a busy street.

AAP · Aug 6

Drill rapper admits stabbing 'loved' local footy player

A man has pleaded guilty to killing a popular local footy player on a busy restaurant strip while arguing he did not mean to cause serious harm.

AAP · Jul 23

The one day when grief for lost mums hits extra hard

For many women, Mother's Day is a day of added grief as they deal with the lifelong impact of the loss of their mothers.

AAP · May 9, 2025

Cash splash on Mother's Day, as fewer take part

Millions of mums will be spoiled as their loved ones splurge near a billion dollars on gifts and experiences this Mother's Day.

AAP · May 6, 2025

Cyclone off WA, flood search in NSW as Qld dams spill

Wild weather is threatening regions around Australia as a tropical cyclone impacts exports, amid fears for the occupants of a car swept away by floodwaters.

AAP · Jan 18, 2025

'Quite rattled': toll of Mardi Gras policing revealed

Heavy-handed drug policing operations at Sydney World Pride and Mardi Gras continue to impact police and LGBTQI community relations, experts say.

AAP · Apr 26, 2024

‘Women, life, liberty’: Iranian civil rights protests spread worldwide

Demonstrations in string of major cities in solidarity with protests sparked by death of Mahsa Amini in police custody

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2022