Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have launched their first missile attack on Israel since the US-Israel war began, escalating regional tensions and raising alarms about potential disruptions to crucial global shipping lanes.
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A coastal low system has brought hazardous surf and strong winds to NSW's south coast over the weekend, with swells reaching up to 11 metres in some areas.
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HMS Anson's unprecedented maintenance at HMAS Stirling signals Australia is building nuclear submarine capability. But experts warn a yawning capacity gap threatens the entire AUKUS enterprise.
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Fans who paid for tickets to Wu-Tang Clan's Melbourne show were left disappointed when four members failed to appear, despite promotional material promising 'all living members' together for the final time.
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A kelpie has been found with serious head injuries tied to a tree in South Australia's Adelaide Hills region. The RSPCA is appealing for information about the dog's whereabouts and possible origins.
Aisha Khoury Soaring home insurance premiums have pushed 1.6 million Australian households into affordability stress, with average annual costs jumping $343 this year alone and no relief in sight.
Aisha Khoury Australia is facing an unprecedented triple energy security crisis: geopolitical disruption from the Strait of Hormuz closure, active information warfare from Iran, and climate vulnerability from El Niño drought, while renewable infrastructure deployment falls behind the pace needed to provide resilience against all three.
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Two senior US lawmakers have introduced legislation to pause all new AI data centre construction until the government establishes strict safety and environmental protections, a proposal that reveals deep fissures over regulatory strategy.
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OpenAI has shelved plans for an adult-oriented ChatGPT mode after mounting concerns from its own advisors, investors, and staff about potential mental health harms and technical shortcomings.
Aisha Khoury Australia's Environment 2025 Report reveals a biodiversity crisis accelerating faster than previously understood. Threatened species now total 2,175, up 54% since 2000, with reptiles and frogs experiencing catastrophic declines.
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Iran has rejected a 15-point US peace proposal while insisting no negotiations are underway, even as Washington deploys thousands more troops to the Middle East.
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Arson investigators are examining the scene at Love Machine nightclub in Prahran after patrol officers discovered the venue engulfed in flames around 2am. The fire is being treated as suspicious.
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Amberspire reimagines city building by putting dice at the centre of resource management, forcing players to adapt rather than optimise. From Lunar Division and Bithell Games, it launches May 6.
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As chipmakers race to build factories for AI-hungry data centres, they are colliding with an unexpected constraint: there simply aren't enough electrical transformers available. Micron's Singapore plant could need 500 of them.
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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed plans to seize Lebanese territory up to the Litani River, marking a significant shift from occupation to annexation as the conflict with Hezbollah intensifies.
Aisha Khoury Australia's partnership with Indonesia has expanded into trilateral arrangements with Japan and Papua New Guinea, marking a significant realignment of Indo-Pacific security architecture as Australia balances AUKUS commitments with regional relationships.
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An elderly Melbourne man has been sentenced to six years and six months for operating a dark web site where he groomed children and shared child abuse material, marking another conviction from Australia's coordinated online exploitation investigations.
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Australia faces a precarious fuel situation with only 36 days of petrol supply remaining as conflict in the Middle East disrupts global markets. The government is releasing emergency reserves while facing hard questions about long-term resilience.
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A Bondi lifeguard's record-breaking marathon swim came to an early end on Sunday after 12 hours of non-stop swimming left him unable to continue. Quinn Darragh was withdrawn from the water due to physical distress.
Aisha Khoury Australia is welcoming $7 billion in AI infrastructure from OpenAI while its online safety regulator battles deepfake child exploitation through existing laws. The collision of competing priorities reveals a nation betting growth on tools it cannot yet manage.
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