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Family and sexual violence rates against Australian children rise sharply as researchers warn of ‘manosphere’
A new study by the University of Sydney found violence against Australian children rose sharply between 2014 and 2024. Sexual assaults against girls aged under
Flying foxes in NSW and Victoria face mass starvation amid food shortages
Flying foxes are starving across New South Wales and parts of Victoria. Wildlife rescuers report a surge in calls about exhausted, emaciated adults and skeletal
The RBA keeps hiking interest rates – but are the rate rises actually working?
Australia's interest rates have risen to 15-year highs after four hikes this year. The Reserve Bank wants to cool spending to bring inflation back under 3%. Yet
How Firmus went from Australia’s AI 'fairytale' to flop - podcast
Australian AI company Firmus was set to list on the share market with a value near Woolworths. That would have made it the biggest float since Telstra. Just ove
Anne Aly reveals she has received 19 death threats in the last week alone
Labor minister Anne Aly says she received 19 death threats on social media in one week. She also condemned comments made in parliament by a Liberal National MP.
The biggest threat from AI is the sense that we have no say in it. To that I say game on | Peter Lewis
In an opinion piece, Peter Lewis argues the biggest danger of AI is the feeling that we have no say in it. He says tech leaders and the White House push a story
Climate protester restrained after interrupting NSW parliament – as it happened
This live blog reported that a climate protester was restrained after interrupting the New South Wales parliament. The protest happened during a sitting of the
Card surcharge ban used as ‘cover’ for larger price increases by Australian businesses, experts say
Credit card surcharges were banned in Australia from 1 October. The change was led by the Reserve Bank to make prices clearer and cut bank fees. The usual surch
Vikki Campion, News Corp columnist and wife of Barnaby Joyce, begins role with NSW One Nation
Vikki Campion has started working part-time as a media adviser for One Nation in New South Wales. She is a News Corp columnist and the wife of federal One Natio
If you’re over 55 and too tired to make it into the office, these two Fair Work decisions are required reading | Van Badham
Two Fair Work Commission decisions about working from home have drawn attention. In July, the commission rejected a request from Steven Polak, a council worker
🌍 World (20)
Who killed Tupac?
A former gang leader named Keffe D is now being sentenced for his role in the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Tupac was shot in Las Vegas in 1996 and died six da
US Supreme Court agrees to hear watchdog case on Elon Musk’s DOGE records
The US Supreme Court will hear a case about public records from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE. A watchdog group called CREW wan
Presidential hopeful Melenchon joins France school protest march
French left-wing politician Jean-Luc Melenchon joined a protest march for high school students. Melenchon wants to become president, and the election is about s
Trump says Putin and Zelenskyy both want to end Russia’s war on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine both want to end the war. But he says neither side knows how to reach a deal.
Trump also said the United Stat
Why Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ upset Europe
The United States and Europe disagree about how to end Russia's war on Ukraine. A new deal on Russian diesel has made the gap wider.
Trump has called it an 'en
Photos: French protests over school conditions swell
Tens of thousands of people have joined protests across France to back high school students. The Interior Ministry counted 161,500 marchers on Tuesday. That is
China sentences three people to death for running Myanmar scam centres
A court in eastern China has sentenced three gang members to death. They were found guilty of running scam centres in Myanmar. The court in Fujian province name
UK spy chief says Iran is stepping up targeting of military bases
Britain's top domestic spy chief says Iran is trying harder to hit military sites. Ken McCallum leads MI5. In a yearly speech on Tuesday, he said Iran's plans h
MI5 chief warns of threats to UK from Russia, Iran and AI
Sir Ken McCallum says operations to tackle terrorism and state threats are now roughly of an "equal scale".
Saudi coalition strikes fuel depot near Yemen's capital
The Houthis have warned Saudi Arabia that they will retaliate by targeting the Saudi cities of Riyadh and Dammam.
Horrified witnesses recount fatal rollercoaster incident at Six Flags
Police say preliminary information suggests the man who died at the Georgia amusement park fell from a ride.
Cornell bans all fraternity parties over gang sex assault allegations
The school has faced an uproar over how it handled assault allegations brought by a woman known as Jane Doe.
Russia's offensive ability is broken, Kyiv's former top general tells BBC
In his first interview since being forced from his post, Gen Syrskyi speaks about Ukraine's future in the war.
Trump ousts Kimberly Guilfoyle as US ambassador to Greece after corruption allegations
Guilfoyle the allegations of improper conduct are "false" and being ambassador was the "honour of a lifetime".
Cambodia offers online registration for military service
To provide greater convenience, the National Military Service Committee has introduced online voluntary registration for military service as an additional optio
More than 24,000 displaced Cambodians remain unable to return home
More than 24,000 displaced Cambodians remain in temporary shelters and designated safe areas, despite about 625,000 people having returned to their homes follow
Cambodia calls for AI technology transfer to fight climate change
Cambodia has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening climate resilience through technological innovation, with Environm
Team Cambodia secures 26th place, third in ASEAN at FIRST Global Challenge 2026 Incheon
Team Cambodia finished 26th out of 185 countries at the 2026 FIRST Global Challenge, held in Incheon, Republic of Korea, from October 7-10. The placement secure
Kampong Thom bans demolition and alteration of heritage buildings
Kampong Thom provincial administration has banned the demolition of heritage buildings and unauthorised alterations that could damage their original appearance,
Cambodia Vows Crackdown on Online Scams, Says Long Bay Site Under Investigation
Cambodia has reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying its crackdown on online scams, saying authorities have investigated suspected scam operations at the Long
🤖 AI & Tech (14)
Niobia takes the guesswork out of some of tech's most expensive mistakes
A San Francisco startup called Niobia is using AI to find mistakes in chip and battery factories. Its software spots defects on production lines. Then engineers
Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics hires former Ford EV chief Doug Field
A robotics company spun out of electric truck maker Rivian has a new leader. Mind Robotics hired Doug Field as its president. Field has led electric car work at
Flox Intelligence is building AI to keep wildlife away from trains, airports, and roads
A startup called Flox Intelligence is using AI to keep animals off roads, tracks and runways. Wild animals often wander onto busy travel routes. That causes cra
Facebook is giving users more control over their algorithm
Facebook is giving users more control over what shows up in their feed. Meta launched a feature called 'Your Algorithm' on Tuesday. It first appeared on Instagr
Forget rockets — Longshot wants to fire cargo into space from a gun. See it at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
A startup called Longshot wants to launch cargo into space using a giant gun. Rockets work, but they are costly and easy to get wrong. Even the best rockets sen
Laplace Intelligence red-teams robots and self-driving cars before they hit the real world
A startup called Laplace Intelligence tests robots and self-driving cars before they face the real world. This kind of testing is called red-teaming. It means t
Pluto Security raises $42M as AI gives enterprise security teams a new headache
A startup called Pluto Security has raised $42 million to protect companies from AI risks. Many workers now use AI tools to build small apps. Some of these apps
The Nothing Headphone A are half off for the first time
The Nothing Headphone A are half off for the first time. The deal comes when you buy the headphones together with a Charli XCX album. Add both to your Amazon ca
Russian bot farms are still trolling, even after Ukraine's drone strikes on Yandex
Ukrainian drones hit several Russian data centres belonging to tech firm Yandex. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this hurt Russia's disinformation efforts. H
Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics hires Doug Field as president
Rivian's robotics spin-off, Mind Robotics, has hired Doug Field as its new president. The company is building robots to work in Rivian's factories. Field is a v
I don’t miss the camera on the Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses
The Verge reviewed the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, smart glasses with speakers but no camera. Reviewer Victoria Song wore them for days and found most people did not no
The feds are looking into reports of Tesla’s robotaxis speeding through school zones
US safety regulators are looking into claims that Tesla's robotaxis speed through school zones. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received a pe
The Xteink X4 Pro is a great, tiny e-reader, and it’s cheaper than ever
The Xteink X4 Pro, a tiny e-reader, is on sale for $84.15 at Amazon. That is $25 off and its lowest price yet. The device has a 4.26-inch E Ink screen, much sma
Facebook will let you customize your feed algorithm using AI
Facebook is adding a feature called 'Your Algorithm'. It lets users add and manage the topics they want to see in their feed and Reels. Meta says recommendation
🎮 Gaming (7)
Grand Theft Auto 6 rumored to be launching on PC sooner than anyone expected, but I wouldn't get my hopes up too high
A new report claims Grand Theft Auto 6 may come to PC sooner than expected. The game is one of the most awaited titles in years. Usually, Rockstar releases its
Can you beat General Lothaire in Valor Mortis?
A guide looks at how to beat General Lothaire, a boss in the game Valor Mortis. Bosses are tough enemies that test a player's skills. They often need the right
How to equip ambers in Valor Mortis
A guide explains how to equip ambers in the game Valor Mortis. Ambers appear to be items players use to boost their character. It is not always clear how to slo
How to complete The Scarecrow in Valor Mortis
A guide shows players how to finish a mission called The Scarecrow in Valor Mortis. Missions send players to solve puzzles or fight enemies. Some steps can be h
I can summon jumbo jets and boats from the sky in GTA 5 now, and I'll do it in the middle of crowded intersections if I want to
A writer describes a new trick in GTA 5 that lets players drop huge vehicles from the sky. They can summon jumbo jets and boats and make them appear anywhere. T
How to complete An Unheard Farewell in Valor Mortis
A guide explains how to finish a mission called An Unheard Farewell in Valor Mortis. The mission has steps that players must complete in order. Some are easy to
How to complete The Emissary in Valor Mortis
A guide shows players how to complete a mission called The Emissary in Valor Mortis. Missions like this mix fighting with puzzle solving. Players often need to
🎬 Entertainment (6)
Scarlett Johansson To Produce ‘Assassins’ Reality Show Ordered At Peacock
Scarlett Johansson is making her first move into reality TV. She will executive produce a new show called Assassins for the streaming service Peacock. The show
‘Girls’ Surprise: HBO Brings Back Lena Dunham Series With Majority Of Original Cast
HBO is bringing back the comedy Girls with a limited run of five episodes. Most of the original cast will return. Lena Dunham plays Hannah again, with Allison W
Jesse Eisenberg Reveals Thoughts On 'The Social Reckoning' & Why He Turned Down Zuckerberg Role
Jesse Eisenberg has shared his thoughts on The Social Reckoning. It is Aaron Sorkin's follow-up to The Social Network, in which Eisenberg played Mark Zuckerberg
First Trailer For Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ Teases Punk Rock Multiverse & Cosmic Creation Of Aslan
The first trailer for Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew has been released. It retells C.S. Lewis's first Narnia book in a modern style. The film reac
Quentin Tarantino & 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' Special Event Set For AFI Fest
Quentin Tarantino will appear in a special event at this month's AFI Fest. He will talk on stage and screen his 2019 film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The eve
Reese Witherspoon Partners With Mediawan To Buy Hello Sunshine
Reese Witherspoon and the French media group Mediawan are buying Hello Sunshine. They are taking it over from Candle Media. Witherspoon founded Hello Sunshine a
▶️ 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.
‘Clear and present danger’: fuel prices could rise by 30c a litre across Australia under IMF scenario
A new report from the International Monetary Fund warns about oil prices. It looks at what could happen if the Middle East conflict gets worse. In one scenario,
UK high street bosses urge chancellor to cut cost of employing young people
Big UK retailers have asked the chancellor, John Healey, to cut the cost of hiring young people. Bosses from Tesco, Costa Coffee and the Co-op met him at 11 Dow
FTC and seven states seek contempt ruling against Shkreli over pharma ban
US regulators say Martin Shkreli broke a lifetime ban on working in the drug industry. The Federal Trade Commission and seven states filed a motion in a New Yor
Apple unveils new smart home devices that showcase upgraded Siri AI
Apple has shown off a new line of smart home products. The main one is the HomeView, a tablet-like device for the home. It can hang on a wall or sit on a table.
Chip stocks slide after Broadcom boss likens AI investing to ‘casino’
Chip company shares fell on Tuesday around the world. The drop began after the boss of Broadcom compared many AI investors to gamblers at a casino. At the same
Healey rejects calls to equalise capital gains and income tax rates
UK chancellor John Healey has ruled out making capital gains tax match income tax rates. Capital gains tax is paid on profits from selling things like shares or