Here's what actually happened in OpenAI's Australian gov't server hack
Without a "full set of safeguards," agent accessed "system information and source code."
Tech
arstechnica.com
29.09.2026
Australian government concedes no scientific consensus on social media harms for teenagers – but ‘credible risks’ justify ban
Commonwealth tells high court its proposed laws to let users opt out of algorithms would ultimately have the same effect as the ban s
World
theguardian.com
29.09.2026
Ancient bird becomes second Australian species to be named from the Cretaceous period
A pair of exceptionally rare Cretaceous bird bones found at separate sites near Richmond, Queensland, reveal a previously unknown species—the second formally named Cretaceous bird from Australia. Cret
Science
phys.org
29.09.2026
Vietnam detains 3 men on terrorism charges, including Norwegian, Australian citizens
Vietnamese police have detained three men accused of terrorism, including a Norwegian citizen and an Australian national of Vietnamese origin, according to the Ministry of Public Security
World
abcnews.com
29.09.2026
OpenAI apologizes to Australia after its AI agents breached government sites
The company also detailed how some of those breaches had happened, and outlined additional measures it is taking to assess the impact of the events.
Tech
techcrunch.com
29.09.2026
Australia go down fighting to Brazil in fiery 4-2 friendly defeat
Socceroos led 2-1 with goals from Metcalfe and CircatiTwo late goals sealed win for five-time world championsSUNCORP STADIUM, Brisbane – His first touch taking the ball goalward, Vanderson felt the pr
Sport
theguardian.com
29.09.2026
Australia v Brazil: men’s international football friendly – live
Follow updates as Socceroos face Seleção in BrisbaneKick-off time at Suncorp Stadium is 8.10pm AEST/7.10am BRTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailBrazil boss Carlo Ancelotti has also shared the th
Sport
theguardian.com
29.09.2026
Australia raises interest rates to 15-year high
Reserve Bank of Australia lifts benchmark rate to 4.6 percent amid stubborn inflation.
World
aljazeera.com
29.09.2026
Vietnam arrests three on terrorism charges, including Norwegian and Australian citizens
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security said the three men had admitted to being members of Viet Tan, a U.S.-based pro-democracy group.
World
japantimes.co.jp
29.09.2026
‘Do better for Australia’: OpenAI apologizes for unauthorized access
OpenAI agents searched for health spending data, leading to Medicare breach
Politics
politico.com
29.09.2026
OpenAI ‘sorry and working to do better’ after hack of Medicare and other Australian government websites
Artificial intelligence firm to front parliament as it apologises to Australians for agent attack l, free app or daily news podcastOpenAI has
Tech
theguardian.com
29.09.2026
Australia news live: Chalmers defends record as RBA’s cash rate decision due
. has defended his economic record on the eve of what is widely expected to be the fourth interest rate ris
World
theguardian.com
28.09.2026
Stuck between superpowers: How Australia navigates the China-US rivalry
Australia is increasingly concerned about China's military might - but Beijing is also its biggest trade partner.
World
bbc.co.uk
28.09.2026
84 cents for every $1: Why indigenous workers earn less in Australia—and what to do about it
Indigenous workers in Australia earn 15.9% less per hour on average than all workers—or 84 cents for every $1 earned by non-Indigenous people—our research found.
Science
phys.org
28.09.2026
Australian court rejects bid to prosecute Britain's King Charles for genocide
Three Australian appellate judges have rejected an activist’s landmark bid to prosecute Britain’s King Charles III over the alleged genocide of Indigenous people
World
abcnews.com
28.09.2026
Australia’s biggest gold miner rejects $27bn takeover bid
Northern Star says ‘opportunistic’ approach from South Africa’s Gold Fields undervalues Perth-based group
Finance
ft.com
28.09.2026
Australia news live: Chalmers and Gallagher to present final budget outcome; RBA interest rate hike looms
oast are reporting many sightings of endangered bogong moths as the insects continue their long migration t
World
theguardian.com
28.09.2026
Australia suffer ODI series defeat to South Africa
Australia fell to an ODI series defeat to South Africa with a game to spare as they were beaten by 32 runs in the second ODI match of three in Johannesburg on Sunday.
Sport
skysports.com
27.09.2026
South Africa power to ODI series win as Australia’s middle order struggles again
Bavuma and Miller smash centuries in second ODIAustralia batters fall 32 runs short despite strong startTemba Bavuma and David Miller both struck centuries as South Africa defeated Australia by 32 run
Sport
theguardian.com
27.09.2026
Australia finish with 11 men but hang on to beat South Africa in 'bizarre' Test
Australia beat South Africa 42-38 in Perth on Sunday after losing four players to yellow cards inside the final 11 minutes, seeing out the match with just 11 men on the field.
Sport
skysports.com
27.09.2026