Melbourne psychiatrist refuses new patients who don’t consent to AI note-taking
Registration form informs patients that if they do not wish AI to be used, they will need their referring doctor to refer them to a different service provider Follow our…
‘Remain calm’: Japan is gripped by fears of a naphtha shortage. What is it and why are people worried?
Few had heard of the crude oil-derived chemical until recently, but shortages caused by the blockade of the strait of Hormuz have led to a spike in concern Japan’s government…
Five people, including two suspects, killed in shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque
Teenage suspects, including one reported missing, die of self-inflicted gunshot wounds, officials say Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, California, in what…
Liberal senator breaks ranks to take aim at Angus Taylor’s ‘negative’ rhetoric on immigration
‘We cannot continue to blame migrants for the problems of our economy,’ backbencher Andrew McLachlan says A Liberal senator has broken ranks to criticise Angus Taylor’s plan to bar non-citizens…
Australia news live: NSW premier ‘devastated’ by domestic violence murder charges after seeing ‘glimmers of progress’ on prevention
Chris Minns says NSW government will continue to push for reforms on bail conditions. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Global…
Josh Johnson: Symphony review – a masterful HBO special from a generational comedy talent | Tyson Wray
US comedian has a remarkable ability to transform amusing, if somewhat banal, anecdotes into meticulously crafted joy and preposterousness In terms of both quality and quantity, Josh Johnson is producing…
Ecca Vandal, the genre-defying punk-rap star on getting offline and having tea with Flea: ‘It constantly spins me out’
The Australian singer’s new album, Looking For People to Unfollow, is a punchy rejection of ‘faux-sincerity’ and music being reduced to TikTok-able snippets On the first Friday in May, a…
My rookie era: In my 30s, I went for my driver’s licence test – and failed four times
Learning to drive as an adult is humiliating because everyone knows how to drive, and frustrating because no one knows how to drive properly Last year, at the age of…
‘Death tax’, startups and a rent spike: it’s time to correct misleading claims about Labor’s budget | Saul Eslake
Jim Chalmers’ budget has proved controversial. But who will really be affected and how? Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app…
Refunds but no price caps for ripped-off older Aussies
Long-awaited home care price caps to stop older Australians being overcharged have been deferred indefinitely, but other financial protections have been introduced in the meantime. The government has put off…