Bushfire simulation reveals green strategy that could cut Australia's fire threat
New modeling shows irrigating low-flammability vegetation substantially reduces the predicted spread and intensity of wildfires, which could give communities critical extra preparation time, according
Science
phys.org
02.10.2026
OpenAI disclose another hack on government department in Australia
Attack accessing historical data on bushfires occurred in June but not disclosed by the tech company until Thursday any OpenAI has dis
Finance
theguardian.com
02.10.2026
NBA closes sole Africa training academy in blow to young players
NBA says its focus is on new global academy opening in Abu Dhabi as Africa, Mexico and Australia hit by closures.
Sport
aljazeera.com
02.10.2026
Return of swarming moth spectacle has Australia in a flutter
Moth swarms so thick they can blot out the stars are fluttering across Australia, heralding a migratory spectacle unseen since the creature's brush with extinction nearly 10 years ago.
Science
phys.org
02.10.2026
Australia says platforms like Steam and Roblox have 'significant' child safety gaps
Fortnite, Roblox and Minecraft also told to 'lift their game' by online safety regulator.
World
bbc.co.uk
02.10.2026
India vs Pakistan scheduled for October 10, 2027 at Cricket World Cup
The rivals have been grouped together again, along with holders Australia, as ICC announces schedule for the tournament.
Sport
aljazeera.com
02.10.2026
KPMG general counsel exits after Australia whistleblower scandal
Retirement of Anne Collins comes as part of a wider leadership transition at the Big Four firm’s global headquarters
Finance
ft.com
01.10.2026
Ultra-precise coatings help power the next generation of gravitational wave detectors
Researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have engineered new optical coatings for LIGO, the global collaboration hunting gravitational waves from colliding black holes and neutron sta
Science
phys.org
01.10.2026
England avoid Australia and India in 2027 World Cup group stage
England have avoided fellow heavyweights Australia and India in the group stage of the 2027 Men's 50-over World Cup in Africa.
Sport
skysports.com
01.10.2026
The Socceroos were unrecognisable against Brazil as a ‘new golden generation’ takes shape | Joey Lynch
The exciting crop of young players is in part a product of Australia’s early World Cup qualification which allowed them to break in and step upEven before a ball was kicked in the Socceroos’ two-game
Sport
theguardian.com
01.10.2026
Million-dollar public servants: 11 staff at Australia’s Future Fund paid significantly more than the PM
One executive received a $1.5m package last year, while 10 other staff received remuneration exceeding $1m each c servants were paid m
World
theguardian.com
01.10.2026
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
theguardian.com
01.10.2026
Sia Sells 50% of Music Catalog to Pophouse in $180 Million Partnership Deal
Pophouse Entertainment, the Sweden-based entertainment and music investment firm co-founded by ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus, has acquired a 50% stake in the publishing and master music rights of Australian si
Culture
variety.com
01.10.2026
This giant stick insect fooled scientists for decades
Scientists have identified two new species of large Australian stick insects, including one that lays extraordinary “lidded” eggs never before recorded in the group. The discovery also revealed that a
Science
sciencedaily.com
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
Japan and Germany sign evacuation cooperation memorandum
Since 2024, Japan has established similar arrangements with South Korea, Australia, Canada, Britain and Brazil. Germany is the sixth partner country.
World
japantimes.co.jp
01.10.2026
Anika Wells named on Time100 list as one of ‘world’s most influential rising stars’ after social media ban
Time magazine list includes Australian communications minister after her efforts to take on big techThe federal communications minister, Anika Wells, has been named as one of Time magazine’s “world’s
World
theguardian.com
01.10.2026