Anthropic pushes for opt-out model for Australian content as ABC warns of ‘cannibalisation’ of news
Maker of Claude claims AI could transform economy but ABC and SBS say the technology should be subject to media regulations has urged the Alban
World
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01.10.2026
Many Australians are happy in love—but will it stay this way?
On average, Australians seem quite happy in their relationships.
Science
phys.org
01.10.2026
Young Australians are the only age group whose thinking scores are falling
Something is happening to 15- to 24-year-olds.
Science
phys.org
01.10.2026
Australian traveler names Baku White City example of smart urban planning (Exclusive)
Azerbaijan
trend.az
01.10.2026
Australian traveler includes Azerbaijan in route for Parkinson’s research
Azerbaijan
trend.az
01.10.2026
Australian couple among passengers on diverted flydubai flight to Israel, embassy says
Israeli embassy says the Sydney couple were on board flight that was dramatically diverted after one pilot allegedly stabbed the otherTwo Australian citizens were onboard a flight to Tel Aviv that was
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01.10.2026
Australia at risk from major global financial shock, Reserve Bank warns
Warning comes as central bank estimates fewer than one in 100 borrowers owe more on their home than its worth l, free app or daily news podca
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01.10.2026
Parts of Victoria could see three months’ worth of rain as storms forecast for Australia’s south-east
BoM expects 30 to 50mm of rain to fall in Melbourne over coming days, with showers and storms also likely for Canberra and Sydney on Saturday
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01.10.2026
Microsoft’s datacentres and Optus owner among firms paying zero tax on billion-dollar Australian revenues
ATO database names big companies – including Microsoft subsidiary and Netflix – that pay little corporate tax but notes there could be legitimate reasons
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01.10.2026
Australia deny South Africa series sweep as Carey returns to form in rain-affected third ODI
Third ODI: Aus 322-9, SA 145-4; Australia won by 45 runs (DLS)Wicketkeeper and Marsh hit half-centures while Peake also impressesAustralia have avoided a whitewash in their ODI series in South Africa
Sport
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30.09.2026
Australia news live: ATO finds one-quarter of big firms pay zero tax; NDIS alternative Thriving Kids program begins
. re to pick up the blog. Let’s get into Thursday.From today, children under nine years old with mild develo
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30.09.2026
Australia beat South Africa by 45 runs in third ODI
Highlights of the third ODI between South Africa and Australia.
Sport
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30.09.2026
As El Niño strengthens across the Pacific, Australian farmers could face fierce frosts
In the highlands of Papua New Guinea, crops have been killed by drought and frost. Severe frosts have destroyed food crops such as taro, sweet potatoes, bananas and sugarcane, leaving some local commu
Science
phys.org
30.09.2026
Paw-fect candidate: Australia finds new koala rescue dog
The hunt is over: After trawling through dozens of applications, an Australian animal welfare group has found a successor to a hero hound credited with saving more than 100 koalas from fires.
Science
phys.org
30.09.2026
An EV sold every 100 seconds: Australian demand for electric cars more than doubles
A record 157,957 new EVs were sold nationally between January and June, according to the Electric Vehicle Council l, free app or daily news p
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30.09.2026
Australia news live: Home Affairs orders ‘rapid’ stocktake of government cyber-systems after OpenAI hack
ve been charged in relation to the alleged mistaken identity shooting of Sydney student Marco Tapia - inclu
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29.09.2026
Australia battles black market for cigarettes after decade of tax rises
How policy created a multibillion dollar opportunity for organised crime
Finance
ft.com
29.09.2026
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
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phys.org
29.09.2026