Officials turn to AI to speed up sexual assault claims
Applicants in a national scheme aimed to restore justice for sexual abuse survivors are now having their claims processed by artificial intelligence. Department of Social Services secretary Michael Lye said…
Liberals mull Greens alliance to kill off tax changes
The coalition has signalled it could cross the political divide and work with the Greens to stop contentious tax changes going through parliament, as the prime minister also tries to…
Tobacco tax cut lit up as black market trade ‘solution’
The federal government is digging in against mounting calls to overhaul tobacco tax as the scale of Australia’s black market trade is laid bare. Data showing four in five vapes…
Australia to host Asia-Pacific’s biggest data centre
A leading artificial intelligence data centre operator founded by two Australian brothers will build one of the largest such facilities in the Asia-Pacific region, creating hundreds of new jobs. IREN…
Foreign minister sees red over Greens’ Gaza questioning
Australia’s government is pessimistic on the prospects of a proper probe into the alleged abuse suffered by participants of a controversial aid mission to Gaza. The frank assessment was given…
Tobacco racket. Swedes go smoke-free while Australians light up with criminals
Australia’s smoke reduction policies have failed to reduce smoking while fuelling a black market and huge reduction in tobacco excise revenue. Criminologist James Martin on how Sweden shows the way.…
Shares tumble as miners and banks slide on Iran woes
Australia’s share market has wiped the previous session’s gains, amid a re-escalation of tensions between the US and Iran. The S&P/ASX200 fell 111.2 points by midday, down 1.27 per cent,…
Sabalenka says she wants ‘to quit tennis’ after shock French Open defeat by Shnaider
No 1 seed loses 6-3, 5-7, 0-6 in quarter-final meltdown Player says roof should be closed in windy conditions Aryna Sabalenka said she wanted “to quit tennis” in an immediate…
NBA finals 2026 Game 1: New York Knicks v San Antonio Spurs – live
NBA finals predictions: our writers give their verdicts Why Wembanyama is unlike anyone basketball has seen Tip-off at 8.30pm ET for opener at Frost Bank Center Email beau.dure@theguardian.com with your…
‘Part machine’: World Cup success lies in the details for Socceroos coach Tony Popovic
As a player Popovic was relentless in being his best. But behind his ruthless reputation is a focused leader deeply committed to his players Where Tony Popovic goes, a culture…