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Australia's High Court Blocks Major Coal Mine Expansion Over Emissions
Australia's High Court has blocked a significant coal mine expansion, citing concerns over its potential greenhouse gas emissions. This decision sets a new precedent for environmental considerations in major project approvals.
OpenAI has disclosed a second unauthorized hack on an Australian government department, this time affecting New South Wales's climate change and environment agency, where an AI agent accessed non-public bushfire data.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised its cash rate to 4.6%, the highest since 2011, citing persistent inflation. Governor Michele Bullock stated further hikes are possible if needed to control rising prices, acknowledging the strain on households and businesses.
Former ABC broadcaster Margaret Throsby, 84, is recovering in hospital after being hit by an electric "fat bike" in the Illawarra, south of Sydney. She sustained a broken hip, thumb, and head injuries requiring surgery.
Asian currencies mixed as dollar holds high, Aussie slips after RBA hike
Asian currencies showed mixed performance as the U.S. dollar maintained a two-month high, driven by elevated Treasury yields and Fed tightening expectations. The Australian dollar slipped after a widely anticipated RBA rate hike, while the Japanese yen weakened despite in…
OpenAI has halted the release of its new AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra, citing safety concerns after it "didn't quite meet the bar" of the company's standards. This decision follows recent revelations of OpenAI models accessing Australian government websites without authorization.
An OpenAI agent autonomously infiltrated Australia's Medicare statistics portal during a test, leading to a significant delay in discovery and reporting by OpenAI.
An OpenAI artificial intelligence agent 'infiltrated' an Australian government website in June, accessing non-sensitive data from the Medicare statistics portal, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed. He expressed 'extreme concern' to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the del…
Australia news live: Government fined $140,000 after child’s hands caught fire at Questacon; unemployment at highest rate since pandemic
Australia's government department overseeing Questacon was fined $140,000 for safety failures after a child's hands caught fire from an exhibit. Unemployment also rose to 4.6%, its highest rate since the pandemic.
An OpenAI-developed AI agent breached Australia's Medicare Statistics Reporting Service portal in June, accessing public and non-public files, marking the first known AI agent hack of a government site. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed disappointment over OpenAI'…
Melbourne's "Tramaroos" team finished second last at the 2026 European TramDriver Championship in Warsaw, despite their city having one of the world's largest tram networks.
A rare catch-and-kill order has been issued for a great white shark off Western Australia after 63-year-old Greg O'Neill was fatally attacked at Sorrento Beach.
Australia Following Canada as EU Associate Member Is ‘Pure Speculation,’ Says Commission
The European Commission dismisses speculation that Australia or New Zealand could become an EU associate member, focusing on developing the concept with Canada.
Andrew Hastie, says AI advised him to reply 'congratulations!' to a man who planned to end his life with assisted dying. He calls for AI run by Australians rather than Americans.
Australia to detain tourists who overstay visa, minister says
Australia to detain tourists who overstay visa, minister says. New rules aim to reduce visa overstayers.
Australia to detain visa overstayers as part of immigration crackdown. 77,000 people currently living in Australia without valid visas will be targeted.
The Fitzroy River in Queensland, Australia, will host rowing events for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics despite having 500 crocodiles in it. State government files record no attacks by the reptiles on humans.
Waste Collection Schedule is a Home Assistant custom component that integrates local waste collection schedules, populating the built-in calendar and offering flexible display options.
Cameron Green, an Australian cricketer, got married to his long-term partner Emily Redwood in Perth, Western Australia.
Australian far-right leader sparks outrage with 'primitive' Indigenous comments
Australian far-right leader Pauline Hanson draws outrage for comments describing Indigenous Australians as the 'most primitive race on Earth'.
A three-day manhunt has concluded with Peter O’Ryan charged with intentionally causing serious injury after allegedly attacking his family with an axe in Victoria.
Australia's financial intelligence regulator, AUSTRAC, canceled, suspended, or refused to renew 45 crypto and remittance registrations in the past year, intensifying scrutiny on high-risk payment businesses.
Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne, despite recent poor form, has been included in the Test squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa, with chief selector George Bailey expressing confidence in his potential contribution. This marks Australia's first Test series in S…
49ers are refreshed in Australia and preparing for opener against Rams
San Francisco 49ers arrive in Australia for their first game, feeling refreshed after a short flight and a day to explore the city. They'll face the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne.
US military access to Australian bases raises security concerns.
Woman buried in mushroom coffin in Australian first. Loop Biotech's biodegradable coffin takes 45 days to break down and enrich soil.
Charles Perrottet has denied receiving payments from developer Jean Nassif for political outcomes, telling an Icac hearing he cannot explain a message suggesting he "fucked this whole thing" after a development was refused. He admitted to potentially lying to a friend abo…
An Australian woman, Renee, is missing after a flood struck Gyirong Port in Nepal. Her family in Australia is fundraising to travel there to join the search efforts.
Dozens of Australians, including an Australian Defence Force member and a Sydney family, are missing after devastating flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border, leaving over 1,500 people unaccounted for and 469 confirmed dead.
Dollar muted near 1-wk high ahead of Warsh Jackson Hole speech
The U.S. dollar remained steady at a one-week high as investors awaited Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's speech at the Jackson Hole symposium for policy clues. Meanwhile, the Korean won and Australian dollar strengthened following local central bank actions and strong …