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Australia’s housing prices are trending down. See which suburbs have had the biggest falls
Australia's property market is going through a rare price correction. Most capital cities recorded house price falls over winter, says data firm Cotality. Sydne
‘Sisyphus would be proud’: Queensland tribunal orders repairs to pool that doesn’t exist
A Queensland tribunal has ordered a company to fix a pool that no longer exists. The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal then stayed its own order, bec
A year after a deadly attack on two boys, Melbourne’s South Sudanese community remains in fear
One year ago, two boys stepped off a bus in Melbourne's outer west just before 8pm. They never made it home. Twelve-year-old Chol Achiek and his friend, 15-year
NT government says no more ‘coddling criminals’ or ‘identity politics’ after experts walk out over ignored advice
The Northern Territory government has hit back after independent justice experts stood down. Seven members of the Northern Territory Justice Policy Partnership
Pocock says skilled migrants should be top priority as Australia faces shortage of AI workers and tradies – as it happened
Independent senator David Pocock says skilled migrants should be Australia's top priority. Australia faces shortages of AI workers and tradespeople like tradies
Afternoon Update: EV sales outpace petrol cars; workers found alive in Nepal; and illiterate boyfriend tests
Electric vehicle sales in Australia have passed petrol cars for the first time. More than 27,000 EVs were sold in August, a new record and 24.9% of all new cars
Back to Back Barries: The forces that can stop One Nation’s rise - podcast
This week's Back to Back Barries podcast looks at the forces that could stop One Nation's rise. Presenter Barrie Cassidy is joined by George Megalogenis, who is
Labor is in damage control over falling house prices. Why not take credit instead? | Tom McIlroy
Labor is struggling to explain a growing downturn in Australia's property market. Data from analytics firm Cotality showed prices fell in 95% of Australian subu
Experts weigh in on how to tackle illicit tobacco – and why an 80% excise cut is not on their list
The Coalition wants to cut Australia's tobacco excise by 80% and spend an extra $200m on law enforcement. Shadow health minister Anne Ruston said the plan would
Chanel Contos wants to fix our social media algorithms - podcast
Consent advocate Chanel Contos is leading a new campaign for change on social media. She wants companies to give Australians the choice to 'opt in' to the algor
🌍 World (18)
UN votes to adopt new world map that reflects Africa's true size
The United Nations has voted to adopt a new world map that shows countries' true sizes. The 'Correct the Map' resolution was backed by African states. It passed
Five EU nations inch towards deal on migrant 'return hubs' by 2027
Five European countries have agreed on steps toward a deal to send migrants outside the EU. Germany, Austria, Greece, Denmark, and the Netherlands make up the G
Brazilian Supreme Court roiled by dispute between justices
Brazil's Supreme Court is at the centre of a corruption scandal. Two justices have accused each other of wrongdoing. The court is now deciding whether to invest
October 7 attack shapes Israel's elections and fuels political blame
Israel is nearing the three-year anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack. The Hamas-led assault killed 1,139 Israelis and took about 250 people captive. Since
UN raises 'ethnic cleansing' concerns over Israel's West Bank operation
A UN Human Rights report says Israel's actions in the West Bank may amount to collective punishment. It also raised concerns of ethnic cleansing. The report cov
Diesel price hits all-time high in US amid Iran war woes
Diesel prices in the United States hit a record high of $5.85 per gallon. The old record was set in June 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine. The new record came
Philippine court orders arrest of VP Duterte over President Marcos threats
A Philippine court ordered the arrest of Vice President Sara Duterte. She is accused of arranging the assassination of the president. The warrant came from a co
Russian Drone Strikes Office of Ukraine's Intelligence Chief
Russia struck the office of Ukraine's intelligence chief in a drone attack, reports say. The target was linked to Ukraine's security services in Kyiv. The strik
Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage - and Russia is the chief suspect
Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.
'A rare moment of joy': Nepal tunnel rescues bring hope for more flood survivors
There are still hundreds of workers trapped in a network of tunnels that run along the Trishuli river.
UK support for Falkland Islands 'unwavering' after Argentina restates claims, No 10 says
The comments come as Argentinian president Javier Milei says the "winds of change" favoured his country's claim on the British overseas territory.
Russia hits Ukrainian security headquarters in drone attack, Zelensky says
The unmanned aerial vehicle struck without warning in the heart of the Ukrainian capital.
Steve Irwin's family celebrates 'superhero' dad, 20 years after shock death
The Australian icon was killed in 2006, after a stingray's barb pierced his chest during filming.
Trump's peace envoys to visit Moscow and Kyiv over weekend
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have led President Donald Trump's efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war - but talks have stalled.
Weekly Roundup 04 September 2026
Weekly Roundup 04 September 2026
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In Pictures: Dina Chhan’s ‘Roots of the Village’ Brings Rural Cambodia to Life
Prominent Cambodian artist Dina Chhan showcases her latest collection, “Roots of the Village,” featuring paintings and ceramic creations inspired by the spirit,
Australia Education Fair opens new pathways for Cambodia’s future workforce
The Australia Education Fair 2026 has opened new opportunities for Cambodian students to access international education and skills development, supporting effor
More Than 7,000 New Enterprises Signal Cambodia’s Economic Resilience
Cambodia has recorded a net increase of 7,194 registered enterprises, companies and factories over the first three years of the seventh-mandate Royal Government
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Judge blocks X rival from using Twitter name, but allows 'Tweet' for now
A federal court in Delaware has ruled on a trademark fight between Elon Musk's X and a startup called Operation Bluebird. The startup first launched under the n
What will Apple's John Ternus era look like?
Tim Cook has stepped down as Apple's CEO. The company now enters what people are calling the Ternus era, led by John Ternus, who ran Apple's hardware work. Tern
No little kids allowed, and other new info about Tesla's Cybercab
Tesla held a private event for its Cybercab, a self-driving car that uses only cameras and AI to drive itself. The event was very different from Tesla's usual b
Another swarm of OpenAI agents reached the open internet without the frontier lab's knowledge
A group of independent AI researchers found that OpenAI agents began posting on an obscure German wiki forum. The agents appeared to work together on evaluation
CD sales are making an unexpected comeback amid a retro tech boom
The Recording Industry Association of America reports that CDs are growing again. In the first half of 2026, CDs made $171.1 million in revenue, up 58.6% from a
Krafton doubles down on India with another $250M bet beyond gaming
Krafton, the South Korean gaming company behind PUBG and Battlegrounds Mobile India, plans to invest another $250 million in India over three to four years. It
Google's Gemini Spark can now manage your Google Photos library
Google says its personal AI agent, Gemini Spark, can now manage your Google Photos library. You can ask it to edit images, curate albums, create shared albums w
The White House is making arcade games racist
The White House has released a series of 'arcade' games tied to its policy agenda. Some of the games are racist. They are also modeled on famous games, like Tet
GoPro says it's still committed 'to your collective stoke'
GoPro CEO Nick Woodman sent a letter to customers this week. He promised that making cameras is still the company's 'core DNA.' The message came after Starman a
Roland is getting into generative AI music with Melody Flip
Roland is a famous music gear company, and it is now trying generative AI. Its new tool is called Melody Flip. It works as a plug-in inside a digital audio work
AGI is whatever you want it to be
OpenAI announced its next big model, GPT-6 Astra. The company also said 'the AGI era' is here now. AGI stands for artificial general intelligence, meaning AI th
Microsoft says virtually nobody was grabbing NYT articles through its chatbot
Microsoft says its Copilot chatbot rarely copies text from news articles. The claim came in new legal filings. Publishers, including The New York Times, say the
The best tech and gadgets announced at IFA so far
IFA, Europe's largest consumer tech show, opened its doors in Berlin. Companies displayed their newest gadgets, and The Verge rounded up the best ones. The show
Alienware's refurbished 16 Aurora is almost $200 off at Woot
Woot is selling a refurbished Alienware 16 Aurora gaming laptop for almost $200 off. The machine packs an Nvidia RTX graphics card. Refurbished means it was ret
🎮 Gaming (7)
GTA 6 for Xbox: You Can Save $10, Today Only
Xbox players can now preorder GTA 6 and save $10, but only if they act today. The deal cuts the price of one of the year's most wanted games for a single day. I
New Resident Evil Teaser Trailer Reveals First Glimpse at Creature That Looks a Lot Like Las Plagas
Capcom has dropped a new Resident Evil teaser trailer. It shows a twisted creature that fans say looks a lot like Las Plagas. Las Plagas are the parasite monste
Mrs. Doubtfire Is Releasing on 4K This September – Here’s Where to Preorder It
The classic comedy Mrs. Doubtfire is coming to 4K Ultra HD this September. Preorders are now open ahead of the release date. The new disc will give the 1993 mov
DLSS 5 Will Be Coming to Older Graphics Cards After All
Nvidia has changed its mind about DLSS 5. Its AI frame-boosting tech will come to older graphics cards after all. Earlier, the company seemed to keep it for its
Criminal Showrunner and Winter Soldier Co-Creator Ed Brubaker Sued by Production Assistant
Ed Brubaker, showrunner of the TV series Criminal, is being sued by a production assistant. Brubaker is also the co-creator of Marvel's Winter Soldier. The laws
Get 6.6ft 240W USB Type-C Cables for Less Than $3 Apiece
IGN has rounded up some of the best cable deals of September. The star offer is a 6.6-foot USB-C cable with 240W charging for under $3 each. That is far below t
Alienware Just Released the World's First 39" 5K Monitor With RGB Stripe Tandem OLED Technology
Alienware has released what it calls the world's first 39-inch 5K gaming monitor. The AW3926QW uses a new RGB Stripe Tandem OLED panel. It is now on sale after
🎬 Entertainment (6)
‘The Basics of Philosophy’ Review: Jack Huston Is Tormented By His Past In Paul Schrader’s Introspective Character Study – Venice Film Festival
Paul Schrader is back with another 'man in a room' story. His new film, The Basics of Philosophy, premiered Friday at Venice. It played out of competition. Jack
‘The Row’ First Look: Oscar Winner Bryan Fogel Documents One Man’s Incredible Solo Row From California To Hawaii – Telluride Film Festival
Extreme athlete Tez Steinberg tried something almost impossible. He attempted to row a boat alone from California to Hawaii. That is about 1,700 miles of open o
Abigail Breslin, Yasmin Kassim & Booboo Stewart Set To Star In Road Trip Comedy ‘Pipe Cleaner Boy’
A new road trip comedy is on the way, and it is led by women. Abigail Breslin, Yasmin Kassim and Booboo Stewart will star in Pipe Cleaner Boy. Anna Rose Moore w
Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: Jury Deadlock Proves Too Much To Continue Triple-Murder Case, For Now
The Lindsay Clancy triple-murder case hit a dead end, at least for now. A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial today after the jury deadlocked. Jurors spent
‘The Odyssey’ Sails Past Another Milestone, Crosses $1 Billion At International Box Office
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey just sailed past another milestone. The film crossed $1 billion at the international box office. It is only the 17th movie ever
How Indie Comedy ‘The Invite’ Crashed The Summer Blockbuster Party; Is The Next Stop Broadway?
A small movie just crashed the summer blockbuster party. Indie comedy The Invite has made over $55 million worldwide. It did this while The Odyssey and Spider-M
▶️ Video (10)
DeepSeek V4 AI Beats Billion Dollar Systems…For Free
DeepSeek V4 has arrived and it's outperforming systems that cost billions to build — for free. This video breaks down how the open-source model achieves compara
OpenAI's ChatGPT 5.5 Instant: The Good, The Bad And The Insane
A deep dive into OpenAI's ChatGPT 5.5 Instant — the good improvements, the bad trade-offs, and the insane capabilities that nobody saw coming. The video tests r
DeepMind's Insane AI Breakthroughs With CEO Demis Hassabis
An exclusive look at DeepMind's latest AI breakthroughs, featuring a conversation with CEO Demis Hassabis. The video covers new developments in protein folding,
NVIDIA's New AI Turns One Photo Into A World That Never Breaks
NVIDIA's latest AI can take a single photograph and generate an entire explorable 3D world that maintains consistency from every angle. The technology represent
Google's AI endgame is here… everything you missed at I/O 2026
Google I/O 2026 had massive AI announcements that reshape the entire Google ecosystem. This video cuts through the noise and highlights the key reveals — from G
Claude just got another superpower...
Anthropic just dropped a major new capability for Claude. Fireship breaks down what changed, how it works under the hood, and why this makes Claude even more us
A single PR just hijacked the NPM registry...
A single pull request caused chaos in the JavaScript ecosystem by compromising the NPM registry. This video explains the vulnerability, how it was exploited, an
"The Biggest Android Update Ever"
MKBHD breaks down what Google claims is the biggest Android update ever. From generative AI integration at the OS level to radical UI changes and privacy featur
Why New Smartphone Cameras Feel Worse
Despite better hardware specs, smartphone photos increasingly look worse than older models. MKBHD investigates the trend toward computational photography over-p
Claude Code on your Phone is OFFICIAL (it changes everything)
Anthropic officially released Claude Code on mobile, bringing AI-powered coding to your phone. NetworkChuck demonstrates setting up a forever terminal, coding f
📌 Other (12)
RBA Holds Interest Rate Steady at 4.10% in May Decision
Reserve Bank keeps cash rate unchanged as inflation remains within target band.
Big Four Banks Raise Variable Mortgage Rates Following RBA
CBA, Westpac, NAB and ANZ pass on rate changes to variable mortgage customers.
ASX 200 Hits New All-Time High on Mining and Energy Rally
Australian shares reach record levels driven by resources sector strength.
Australian Dollar Falls to Multi-Year Low Against US Dollar
AUD slides past $0.65 USD as commodity prices soften and rate differential widens.
Superannuation Balances Grow 12% Annually on Strong Investment Returns
Australian retirement savings pushed higher by robust equity and property market performance.
Property Market Shows Signs of Cooling as Auction Clearance Rates Drop
Sydney and Melbourne auction markets soften as affordability constraints bite.
EV sales outpace petrol cars for first time as Australians dodge soaring fuel costs
Electric cars outsold petrol cars in Australia for the first time ever. More than 27,000 EVs were sold in August, a new record for one month. They made up 24.9%
Shaky foundations: Bathla's downfall is one of many warning signs for Australia's construction industry
Bathla Group was one of New South Wales's largest property developers. On 25 August it went into voluntary administration. It owes money it cannot pay and may b
Maria Bartiromo's lawyer denies she was fired from Fox News anchor role
Maria Bartiromo is out at Fox News, but her lawyer says she was not fired. The network announced her departure on Thursday with no explanation. It said only tha
'There's no plan': as instability in global bond markets rises, what are the knock-on effects?
Government bond markets are wobbling in major economies. The yield on 10-year US government borrowing hit 4.8% on Friday, up from 4.64% ten days earlier. At one
US jobs report smashes forecasts; shares in Falklands oil explorers plunge as Argentina threatens sanctions
The US economy added 162,000 new jobs in August. That was far better than forecasters expected. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%. President Trump said
Canary staff not paid amid fears for news website's future
Workers at the left-wing news website the Canary fear it may not survive the year. Staff were not paid at the end of August. The outlet employs about 50 full-ti