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🇦🇺 Local (10)

Endangered giant burrowing frog returns to wild after tadpoles rescued from ashes of black summer fires
Fifty-three southern giant burrowing frogs are back in the wild in remote East Gippsland. They started as tadpoles scooped from puddles after the 2019-20 black
5h ago · News Source
Albanese government warned it’s ‘sleepwalking into another robodebt scenario’ over use of algorithms and AI
The Albanese government has been warned it is sleepwalking into a second robodebt scandal over its use of algorithms and AI. Critics say computer tools now help
5h ago · News Source
Australia has an especially bad inflation problem. So why are we only middle-of-the pack on the misery index?
Australia's inflation is running hotter than almost anywhere else in the developed world. Consumer prices rose 4.3% in the year to September. The Reserve Bank a
5h ago · News Source
‘Discontent and distrust’: annual social cohesion checkup shows exactly what’s making Australia angry
The annual social cohesion report has found rising discontent and distrust across Australia. It tracks how safe, fair and connected people feel, and how much th
5h ago · News Source
Muslim Votes Matter softens anti-Labor stance ahead of Victorian election in bid to defeat One Nation in at-risk seats
Muslim Votes Matter has changed its approach for the Victorian election on 28 November. The group will now tell supporters to put Labor ahead of One Nation in e
5h ago · News Source
Woman charged over alleged stalking and attempted extortion of Greens senator Jordon Steele-John
A 40-year-old woman has been charged over the alleged stalking and attempted extortion of Greens senator Jordon Steele-John. Western Australian police say detec
7h ago · News Source
Australia’s social media ban has only modest effect on teens’ political communication, government tells court
The federal government has told the High Court that its under-16 social media ban barely limits teenagers' political communication. Reddit is challenging the la
14h ago · News Source
Public service union refuses to back Labor at Victorian election, condemning job cuts and $1.2bn consultant spend
The union representing Victoria's public servants will not back Labor at the state election. The CPSU has condemned public sector job cuts and a $1.2bn bill for
16h ago · News Source
What are the Aukus submarines actually for? It’s a question the government refuses to answer | Chris Barrie
Former defence force chief Chris Barrie says the government has never explained what Australia's Aukus submarines are for. He sat on the public inquiry into the
16h ago · News Source
Interest rates up – bank profits up – cost of living up – help us Albo help us! | First Dog on the Moon
First Dog on the Moon has turned the latest rate rise into a cartoon about being squeezed from every side. The panels line up three things: interest rates up, b
13h ago · News Source

🌍 World (14)

Danish students join European protest wave against education funding cuts
Thousands of students marched through Copenhagen on Monday against government plans to cut student grants. Organisers said up to 13,000 people walked from the c
1h ago · News Source
Presidential hopeful Vance appears to question Iran war after polls debacle
US Vice President JD Vance has blamed the war with Iran for his party's heavy midterm defeat. In a long post on X, he wrote that “the reason we lost is the war”
1h ago · News Source
Palestinian citizens of Israel face intimidation after election success
Israel has certified its election results, but police have raided homes and arrested people in Palestinian towns since. The Joint List and Ra'am won a record 19
1h ago · News Source
The new Congress may struggle to push a progressive agenda
Democrats won a historic victory in the 2026 midterms, but Donald Trump is still president for two more years. In this analysis, Josh Paul says the new Congress
2h ago · News Source
Photos: Iran marks US embassy takeover with rallies against US, Israel
Iran marked the 47th anniversary of the 1979 US embassy takeover with mass rallies in Tehran on Wednesday. Crowds burned US and Israeli flags and chanted “Death
2h ago · News Source
Ukrainian strikes kill three in Russia’s Belgorod region
Ukrainian drone strikes killed three people in Russia's Belgorod region on Wednesday, local officials said. The region borders Ukraine and has been hit repeated
2h ago · News Source
Democratic voters celebrate El-Sayed’s Michigan win in election ‘blue wave’
Democratic voters danced in Detroit as Abdul El-Sayed won his race for the US Senate in Michigan. Al Jazeera spoke to supporters celebrating the result on elect
3h ago · News Source
No regrets: Trump says Iran war justified despite polls drubbing
President Donald Trump says the war with Iran was worth it, even though his party lost the midterms. “I did the right thing. I would have done it again,” he tol
3h ago · News Source
'This is a disaster': Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms defeat
Some Republicans tell the BBC the president's focus on his legacy and indifference to voter concerns cost them.
5h ago · BBC World
US midterm results a 'victory' for Canadians hopeful of tariff relief
With Canada-US trade talks back on, Tuesday’s midterm Democratic wave puts pressure on the White House to come to a deal.
1h ago · BBC World
Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing
At least 40 people were killed and another 30 may still be under the rubble after Monday's attack on a Ukrainian village, Kyiv says.
1h ago · BBC World
French blood storage impacted by freezer hacks as theories swirl about culprits
The French Blood Establishment (EFS) said cold rooms storing blood were impacted by hackers.
2h ago · BBC World
'Most difficult days of my life' for keeper Owono
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono puts out a statement through his club, expressing his sorrow and pain after Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel's death.
2h ago · BBC World
Israel's president begins consultations with parties after election deadlock
Herzog warns politicians that "not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled" if they want to avoid another election.
2h ago · BBC World

🤖 AI & Tech (14)

Waymo confirms it will split with Uber in January 2028
Waymo will end its partnership with Uber in Austin and Atlanta in January 2028. Riders there will book robotaxis through Waymo's own app instead, as they alread
54m ago · News Source
‘You Can See Everything’ is getting an outer space release and it hasn’t even come out in Europe yet
A24 says NASA asked to screen its new film You Can See Everything on the International Space Station. The studio posted the news on Instagram. The film is abou
56m ago · News Source
Sequoia hits rewind, undoing 20 years of expansion
Sequoia Capital has raised about $10 billion in new funds while shrinking its operations. It will close its London office and shut down its Arc accelerator and
1h ago · News Source
I tried Apple’s Siri Recaps. They’re surprisingly useful — and a little unsettling
Apple has added new audio AI features to developer betas of iOS 27.3 and watchOS 27.3. They let Apple Watch Series 12 users detect sounds, identify songs, catch
2h ago · News Source
Google faces backlash for plan that would turn off Search for schools that restrict AI
Google says schools using its K-12 software must opt in to AI tools, or students will lose access to Google Search. A Google vice president said search and AI a
2h ago · News Source
Titan OS raises $46 million to expand its smart TV OS internationally
Barcelona-based Titan OS has raised $46 million in new money, mixing equity and debt. BlackRock funds provided the debt alongside existing investors Highland Eu
4h ago · News Source
Revolut’s valuation jumps 53% to $115B in new share sale as it prepares to launch US bank
Investors have completed a share sale that values Revolut at $115 billion, 53% higher than a year ago. The deal brought no new money into the company. Revolut
4h ago · News Source
Google’s Pixel 11 phones are up to 27 percent off
Google's Pixel 11 phones are on sale until 8 November, with discounts of up to 27%. The Pixel 11 Pro with 256GB of storage has dropped from $1,099.99 to $799.99
6m ago · News Source
Xbox previews two new ways to control cloud games
Microsoft is testing two new ways to control Xbox cloud games. One lets players use their phone as a controller on a smart TV. The other lets the new Xbox Nano
6m ago · News Source
Nothing teases a screen-free AI device ahead of launch next month
Nothing will launch its first AI device in December. CEO Carl Pei announced it on X but gave few details. He did say the device has no screen and could not have
40m ago · News Source
Apple will check shared iCloud links for ‘harmful content’
Apple will start checking iCloud items shared by link for harmful content. The change arrives with iOS 27.3 and the matching iPad, Mac and Vision Pro updates in
43m ago · News Source
My therapist thinks I should chuck the Amazon Bee Frontier out a window
The Verge's Victoria Song spent three weeks wearing the Amazon Bee Frontier, a wearable that records and summarises everything it hears. She even asked her ther
1h ago · News Source
ChatGPT will now make you animated GIFs
ChatGPT can now make animated GIFs from a prompt or a photo you upload. The feature comes with OpenAI's new Images 2.6 model. Users can change the speed, edit s
1h ago · News Source
God of War Laufey delayed until May
Sony has pushed God of War Laufey from 16 February to 20 May 2027. Developer Santa Monica Studio announced the delay, saying it needs more time for finishing to
1h ago · News Source

🎮 Gaming (7)

PS Plus Makes James Bond’s New Game Free for Just One Hour
PlayStation Plus members can now play a one-hour free trial of 007 First Light. Developer IO Interactive announced it on X on Tuesday. The trial most likely st
23m ago · News Source
GTA 6 Sells Nearly 8 Million Copies Before It Even Launches, Report Says
GTA 6 has sold about 7.71 million copies before release, according to estimates from market research firm Sensor Tower. That works out to roughly $751 million i
34m ago · News Source
5 Elder Scrolls 6 Fan Theories That Should Actually Happen In Sentinel
Bethesda marked its 40th anniversary by teasing The Elder Scrolls 6 again, this time with a title: Sentinel. The reveal also included a quote from a Moth Priest
1h ago · News Source
Where to use the blackmarket weapons locker key in DMZ in Modern Warfare 4
The blackmarket weapons locker key in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's DMZ mode opens lockers holding rare weapons and loot. It works at two locations: Hanrin V
1h ago · News Source
God of War Laufey Hit With Big Delay
Sony Santa Monica has delayed God of War Laufey from February to 20 May 2027. The studio announced the move in a statement on X. The team said it will use the
1h ago · News Source
Nintendo's Biggest Chip Manufacturer Officially Exits Business
Macronix, the Taiwanese company that makes most of Nintendo's game cartridge memory chips, is leaving the Switch business. Analyst David Gibson said there will
1h ago · News Source
Stormlight Archive 6 Gets a Major Official Update From Brandon Sanderson
Brandon Sanderson has started outlining the sixth book in The Stormlight Archive. He shared the news in his weekly update video on 3 November. Writing will not
2h ago · News Source

🎬 Entertainment (6)

Comedian Jaron Myers Getting ‘Happier’ With 800 Pound Gorilla Special
Comedian Jaron Myers will release his new stand-up special Happier on 16 November. It streams on Gorilla Comedy+ first, then premieres on YouTube on 15 December
21m ago · News Source
Media Stocks, Markets Surge In Post-Election Rally
US media stocks jumped after the midterm elections, with the Dow up about 1,500 points, or 2.9%. Broadcasters, cable channels and cinema chains all rose. Comcas
27m ago · News Source
‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ Season 11 Swept Away By Best Premiere Audience In 3 Years
The Real Housewives of Potomac returned to its biggest premiere audience in three years. Season 11 opened with 2.2 million viewers across platforms in its first
29m ago · News Source
More Details Revealed About ‘Ellen DeGeneres Show’ EP Matthew Wright’s Sudden Death
More details have emerged about the death of Matthew Wright, a long-time executive producer of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. A fundraiser for his family says he die
45m ago · News Source
Jenny Groom Joins Amazon As Head Of MGM Alternative
Jenny Groom is joining Amazon as Head of MGM Alternative. She moves from BBC Studios, where she ran unscripted development and worked on Dancing with the Stars.
1h ago · News Source
Gillian Anderson & Rebecca Hall To Star As Illicit Lover & Wife On A Collision Course In Thriller ‘The Portrait’; Rocket Science & WME Launch For AFM
Gillian Anderson and Rebecca Hall will star in the psychological thriller The Portrait. Sara Colangelo, who made The Kindergarten Teacher, will write and direct
1h ago · News Source

▶️ Video (10)

The worst week in cybersecurity history... so far
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1d ago · YouTube
OLED iPad Mini is The Most Apple Product They've Ever Appled
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1d ago · YouTube
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5d ago · YouTube
local AI's biggest problem... they solved it?
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5d ago · YouTube
OpenAI Claims It Just Did The Impossible
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5d ago · YouTube
Macbook PROLED XDR Impressions: They Said They Wouldn't!
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6d ago · YouTube
DeepSeek's New AI Is An Absolute Monster
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7d ago · YouTube
Did the AI bubble just pop?
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7d ago · YouTube
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8d ago · YouTube
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8d ago · YouTube

📌 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.
· AFR
Big Four Banks Raise Variable Mortgage Rates Following RBA
CBA, Westpac, NAB and ANZ pass on rate changes to variable mortgage customers.
· Banking Day
ASX 200 Hits New All-Time High on Mining and Energy Rally
Australian shares reach record levels driven by resources sector strength.
· Yahoo Finance AU
Australian Dollar Falls to Multi-Year Low Against US Dollar
AUD slides past $0.65 USD as commodity prices soften and rate differential widens.
· AFR
Superannuation Balances Grow 12% Annually on Strong Investment Returns
Australian retirement savings pushed higher by robust equity and property market performance.
· Yahoo Finance AU
Property Market Shows Signs of Cooling as Auction Clearance Rates Drop
Sydney and Melbourne auction markets soften as affordability constraints bite.
· AFR
David Jones expected to fall into administration after failed 11th hour talks with biggest landlord
David Jones is expected to fall into administration after last-minute talks with its biggest landlord failed. The Australian department store chain has been los
12h ago · News Source
Uber pays its drivers ‘wages’ and is liable for $81m payroll tax bill, Australia’s high court rules
Australia's High Court has ruled that Uber pays its drivers “wages”, meaning the company is liable for about $81 million in payroll tax. The decision ends a lon
16h ago · News Source
Canva layoffs: design giant to cut or relocate more than 1,200 jobs in major restructure
Canva will cut or relocate more than 1,200 jobs in a major restructure. The Sydney design company says the changes are meant to refocus the business on its bigg
18h ago · News Source
Choice Shonky awards 2026: From ticket sellers and Virgin flight credits to a 25-hour laundry cycle
Consumer group Choice has announced its 2026 Shonky Awards, naming the worst products and companies of the year. Ticket sellers, Virgin Australia's flight credi
20h ago · News Source
The RBA says there is ‘excess demand’ in the economy. Households doing it tough might disagree | Greg Jericho
The Reserve Bank says the economy has “excess demand”, which is its main reason for keeping interest rates high. In this column, Greg Jericho asks whether that
5h ago · News Source
UK politics: Burnham says US midterm results have created ‘opportunity’ for world to focus on cost of living and ending Iran war – as it happened
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the US midterm results have created an “opportunity” for the world to focus on the cost of living and ending the Iran war. H
2h ago · News Source