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
World
theguardian.com
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
theguardian.com
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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theguardian.com
30.09.2026
Australia beat South Africa by 45 runs in third ODI
Highlights of the third ODI between South Africa and Australia.
Sport
skysports.com
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
World
theguardian.com
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
World
theguardian.com
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
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
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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