The federal government has abandoned plans for an independent AI advisory body, opting instead for a $29.9m in-house Safety Institute. Critics warn it may lack the teeth needed to regulate the rapidly evolving technology.
ACT Bar Council president Prue Bindon urges barristers to upskill on AI to prevent confidentiality breaches and 'hallucinated' fake legal cases. Exclusive training deal announced.
Federal MP Phillip Thompson demands urgent briefing from intelligence chiefs following the Bondi Junction stabbing attack, raising serious questions about national security oversight.
A former top US intelligence officer says Australian agencies failed to share critical clues before the Bondi massacre. Could better intel sharing have prevented the tragedy? Read the full analysis.
WA's Economic Regulation Authority approves a major price rise for the Dampier to Bunbury gas pipeline, set to cost users nearly $1 billion more over five years. Discover the impact on bills and the energy transition.
Fury erupts as politicians clash over the Bondi terror attack response. Was it a gun law failure or a security blind spot? The debate dividing Australia. Read the full analysis.
The Illawarra Bicycle Users Group pushes for evidence-based regulation, including registration and education for throttle e-bikes, warning against counterproductive outright bans. Read their full proposal.
Australian authorities have seized over 400kg of illegal drugs using a custom AI model. The 2025 State of the Service report highlights AI's role in boosting public service innovation and capability.
Australia is set to ban social media for children under 14. This bold move challenges tech giants and aims to protect young minds. Discover the details and implications.
Australia's new National AI Plan is under fire for prioritising optimistic economic forecasts over enforceable public protections, leaving citizens vulnerable in key areas like recruitment and healthcare. Read the expert analysis.
Australia's 600,000 community groups face a nightmare of overlapping state and federal regulations. Denis Moriarty argues the system is broken and needs a reboot. Read why.
Senior bureaucrats from Treasury and DFAT face senators on the last day of Senate estimates hearings. Key topics include ISIS brides, productivity, NDIS changes, and AI use in the APS.
After years of dreaming, a journalist finally gets her Balsam Hill faux Christmas tree. Discover why this premium Australian decor item justifies its cost and has become a new family tradition.
AI development risks exploiting Indigenous knowledge without consent or benefit. Expert Emma Garlett calls for urgent ethical frameworks and Indigenous-led solutions to protect cultural heritage.
The federal government unveils a $30 million AI safety institute and national roadmap, targeting AI-generated child abuse material and aiming to harness AI's economic potential safely. Learn the details.
A new government AI plan warns of unknown threats and challenges to national security. Experts fear it could exacerbate existing risks. Read the full analysis.
A Bunbury man has been criminally prosecuted for falsely claiming to be a registered medical practitioner. Learn the details of the court case and the legal consequences.
Jared Benedict Tiu, a former enrolled nurse, has been permanently banned from providing health services in Australia after being convicted of child sex offences. Read the full details.
Experts warn parents about AI toy dangers this Christmas season. Learn how these toys threaten child development, privacy, and why traditional play remains superior.
Grieving mothers drive Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for under-16s, taking on tech giants after online bullying led to teen suicides. Learn the full story.
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Gina Rinehart claims BHP and Rio Tinto dividends are being sacrificed for net-zero, citing low public support and regulatory strain on mining. Discover the full story.
American political forces are using the First Amendment to shield social media giants, challenging Australia's world-leading online safety reforms and eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant. Stand with Australia against digital tyranny.
The ACT government is implementing artificial intelligence to streamline development assessments and meet housing targets. Chief Minister Andrew Barr reveals plans for faster approvals.
WA's Environmental Protection Authority opts against formal investigation into Burswood race track noise complaints, citing insufficient evidence of environmental harm.
Newcastle researchers are pioneering a national effort to find an asthma cure using artificial intelligence and genetics, challenging long-held beliefs about the disease's incurability.
Australia introduces comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations requiring digital asset platforms to obtain financial services licenses, balancing privacy and compliance while bitcoin trades near $105,000.
Australia's newest ASX 50 tech company warns the nation must prioritise homegrown tech in government contracts or risk losing the global AI race and exporting its best talent.
Australia's newest ASX 50 tech company warns the nation risks falling behind in global AI race unless government procurement prioritises homegrown innovation. Join the call to back Australian tech.
Australia's newest ASX 50 tech company warns the nation risks falling behind in global AI race without government support for homegrown innovation. Join the call for change.