Warning of ‘supercharged harm’ from unregulated AI
Australia must urgently ramp up its spending on AI and research and development to avoid a generation of young people being “sacrificed for the profits of big tech”. In an…
The ‘stealthy’ price-setter of Australian energy bills
Expensive gas, unreliable coal plants and a retailer “loyalty tax” are the primary drivers of Australia’s soaring power bills, a climate think tank report says. While the Climate Council analysis…
Inflation drop on the cards but rate pain to persist
Inflation levels are tipped to ease slightly, but it’s unlikely that will make the Reserve Bank take interest rate hikes off the cards. The first inflation figures for 2026 will…
Reddit hit with huge UK fine over child safety failings
Britain’s data privacy watchdog has slapped online forum Reddit with a massive fine for failures involving children’s personal information. The Information Commissioner’s Office said it issued the penalty worth 14.5…
Jewish groups call on Tony Burke to cancel Israeli journalist visa
Jewish orgs request Tony Burke reject Australian visa for Israeli journalist as his funders’ links to IDF emerge. Stephanie Tran reports. A coalition of Australian Jewish organisations has written to…
Prime minister evacuated after security incident
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been evacuated from The Lodge as police responded to an alleged security incident. The Australian Federal Police responded to his official residence in Canberra about…
New US tariffs come in at lower 10 per cent rate
The United States has imposed a new tariff of 10 per cent on all goods not covered by exemptions, the rate first announced by President Donald Trump rather than the…
Asia stocks wobble as Wall St selloff saps confidence
Asian stock markets have stuttered in early trade as a selloff on Wall Street overnight rattled investors, with sentiment hurt by heightened uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy…
Stan gets 10 out of 10 for boosting Nine’s earnings
Australia’s only locally owned streaming service has delivered record earnings, helping to boost the bottom line of its corporate parent. Nine Entertainment made $95.2 million in net profit from continuing…
Burberry’s winter show evokes a rainy London night out
Burberry recreated a rainy London night out for its winter 2026 show, sending models in fur and leather down a tar-like catwalk covered in puddles. In Old Billingsgate Market, a…