OpenAI’s Medicare attack has exposed Australia’s ‘tech debt’. Fixing it could bring a big bill for taxpayers
Home affairs department orders all federal government agencies to conduct review of ‘legacy technology’ amid fallout from AI agent hacks
World
theguardian.com
02.10.2026
Are Australia's native bees thriving or declining?
Science
phys.org
02.10.2026
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
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
We don’t need to panic about AI. We need to hold its creators accountable when things go wrong | John Quiggin
If a chatbot prompt like ‘find Australian medicine statistics’ results in a website breach, the responsibility does not lie with a piece of codeThe recent panic about a breach of Medicare computer sec
Finance
theguardian.com
02.10.2026
Australia news live: eSafety warns online gaming can cause ‘serious harms’ to children; Atlassian to power solar farm
import Australia works in tandem with AITim Ayres, the minister for industry and innovation, was asked thi
World
theguardian.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
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
Underlying causes of recurrent bacterial vaginosis identified by Australian scientists
Melbourne researchers behind previous BV transmission breakthrough turn attention to understanding why some cases are harder to cure Australian scientists have identified two contributors to recurrent
World
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
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
World
theguardian.com
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
World
theguardian.com
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
World
theguardian.com
01.10.2026