Monday 29 June 2026 - 16:46
Sunday 28 June 2026 - 15:04
Australian AI infrastructure provider Firmus Technologies has entered into a strategic partnership with Nvidia aimed at making high-performance computing more accessible to emerging artificial intelligence companies while expanding AI cloud capacity across the Asia-Pacific region. Under the agreement, Firmus Technologies will purchase Nvidia's......
Thai authorities have launched a high-profile murder investigation after the body of a 17-year-old girl was discovered inside a suitcase in the coastal city of Pattaya. An Australian man has been arrested and formally charged in connection with the case. The victim's family has expressed profound grief following the discovery, describing......
Australia is moving to strengthen enforcement of its landmark social media restrictions for children by significantly increasing the financial penalties that technology companies could face for failing to comply with the law. The proposed measures reflect growing concerns among policymakers that existing safeguards have not been sufficient......
Presented as one of the most ambitious digital regulations in the world for protecting minors, the ban on social media for those under 16 in Australia does not seem to have significantly altered the habits of adolescents in the immediate term. This is the conclusion of a recent scientific study that sheds light on the concrete effects of this......
Australian authorities have announced the largest cocaine seizure ever recorded in the country, uncovering approximately 2.7 tonnes of the drug during an operation in the outskirts of Sydney. The discovery was made during an investigation targeting organized criminal activity, with officers locating the cocaine concealed in plastic containers......
The Australian government has announced plans to extend a temporary reduction in fuel taxes for motorists, aiming to ease financial pressure on households affected by rising energy costs and global instability. The measure, initially introduced in March, reduced fuel excise taxes by half and lowered charges on heavy transport vehicles. It......
Australia has confirmed its first case of the highly contagious H5 strain of avian influenza on the mainland, marking a significant development in the country's efforts to protect wildlife and poultry populations from a virus that has spread across multiple continents in recent years. The virus was detected in a migratory seabird in a......
Australia is investigating its first suspected mainland case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu virus, marking a potentially significant development in the country's ongoing efforts to protect its wildlife, agricultural sector, and public health systems. The suspected case was identified in a brown skua, a migratory seabird found......
Mining giant BHP has warned of significant cost overruns at its Jansen Stage 2 potash project in Canada and announced it will record a $2.3 billion impairment charge, highlighting ongoing challenges in one of its key diversification projects. The company said rising construction costs and additional labour requirements have pushed up overall......
Qantas has officially confirmed that its long-awaited non-stop flight between Sydney and London will begin commercial operations in October 2027, marking a major milestone in global aviation. The route will become the longest direct passenger flight in the world, significantly reducing travel time between Australia and Europe. The project,......
The United States is reportedly preparing to store military equipment, including weapons, on Australia’s southeastern coast, marking what analysts describe as a significant shift in defense strategy in the Indo-Pacific region. The plan reflects growing efforts by Washington to strengthen its military posture in response to rising geopolitical......
An Australian girl aged 10 has died in Pakistan after being accidentally shot by police during an armed confrontation in the eastern province of Punjab, prompting calls from Australia for a transparent investigation. The incident occurred during the night between Tuesday and Wednesday when police responded to a situation involving armed individuals......
KPMG Australia has been temporarily barred from bidding on new government contracts as authorities investigate allegations linked to the misuse of confidential client information, according to the Australian Department of Finance. The suspension, which will last for several months, prevents the global consulting and auditing firm from securing......
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
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