Finger severing incident at Laidley childcare sparks probe
A 10-month-old baby's finger was severed at a childcare centre in Laidley on 24 February, triggering an investigation by the Queensland Early Childhood Regulatory Authority.
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One dead, two hospitalised after fatal head-on crash linked to hooning
A 23-year-old Bracken Ridge woman has died after a head-on crash on the Brisbane Valley Highway. Police are investigating reports the Holden Commodore involved had been hooning with a large group just before the collision.
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OpenAI's Sora bet gets expensive: folding video into ChatGPT
OpenAI plans to integrate its Sora video generator directly into ChatGPT after the standalone app's user base collapsed. The move promises convenience but raises serious questions about cost and computational scale.
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Longreach man arrested after online antisemitic threats and weapon stockpile
A Queensland man has been charged with making antisemitic threats on social media and illegally possessing weapons, as federal police intensify efforts to combat rising online hate speech.
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Nvidia Claims 1 Million-Fold Path Tracing Leap as Moore's Law Falters
At GDC 2026, Nvidia revealed plans for path tracing performance improvements of up to 1 million times faster than current generation, with the company banking on AI and algorithmic advances to replace traditional silicon scaling.
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After cancer, Princess Catherine adjusts her life one day at a time
The Princess of Wales has revealed she's making significant lifestyle adjustments as part of her ongoing recovery from cancer, including reducing alcohol consumption since her diagnosis.
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Pentagon AI Speeds Warfare in Iran Strikes, Raising Questions of Accountability
The Pentagon has praised Palantir's Maven Smart System for accelerating targeting decisions during Operation Epic Fury. The technology consolidates multiple military databases into a single interface, cutting the decision cycle dramatically. Defence officials see it as essential; critics worry about command and control.
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Stolen car crash kills teenager in Hoppers Crossing carjacking attempt
A teenage boy has died after a stolen grey Skoda crashed in Hoppers Crossing during an apparent attempted carjacking, with police investigating whether the driver lost control while pursuing another vehicle.
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Microsoft Flattens Its Executive Structure as Another Long-Serving Leader Departs
Microsoft's head of Experiences and Devices is retiring after 35 years, triggering a significant reorganisation that eliminates a management layer between product leaders and the chief executive.
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15-year-old charged with rape and home burglaries in Perth
A 15-year-old boy has faced court in Perth's south-east accused of multiple home break-ins and rape, highlighting ongoing concerns about youth offending.
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Nuro's Tokyo gamble: Can US startup crack Japan's fiercest driving test?
Nuro, backed by Nvidia and Uber, has started testing autonomous vehicles on Tokyo's dense streets. The move reveals how far companies must still travel before driverless cars can genuinely adapt across borders.
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DOJ Drops Bombshell Settlement, Live Nation Avoids Breakup
Just one week into a high-stakes antitrust trial, the Justice Department stunned the court by announcing a settlement with Live Nation. The company avoids forced breakup but must cap fees and allow competition.
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Police Scotland fined £66k for exposing victim's intimate data
The Information Commissioner's Office has handed down a £66,000 penalty against Police Scotland for excessive data collection and unlawful disclosure of a crime victim's sensitive information.
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Nvidia's audacious bet to become the real winner in self-driving cars
Nvidia is positioning itself as the infrastructure provider for the autonomous vehicle era, betting that supplying the technology to all players will prove far more lucrative than competing directly.
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Former Officer Faces Court on Drink-Drive Allegations
A former NSW Police officer is facing serious charges following an alleged drink-driving incident at Chester Hill, raising fresh questions about accountability within the force.
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Rate Rise Fears Mount as Oil Shock Puts RBA on Alert
Geopolitical uncertainty over the Middle East conflict has prompted Australia's big banks to sharply revise their interest rate forecasts, warning of potential double-dose rate hikes that could stretch already stressed household budgets.
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Mackay man's death now treated as homicide investigation
Queensland police have escalated their investigation into the disappearance of a Mackay man to a homicide inquiry, believing he died at home in September 2025.
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Six Dead in Kerzers Bus Blaze; Deliberate Fire Suspected
At least six people were killed and five injured when a postal bus caught fire in the Swiss town of Kerzers on Tuesday evening. Police believe the blaze may have been deliberately set.
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Xen Project extends five-year support window for all releases
The Xen Project has overhauled its support policy to extend backing for every release to five years, a strategic shift timed with Citrix's re-entry into mainstream virtualization.
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Dog Stolen in Broad Daylight at South Yarra Shopping Centre
A black cavoodle stolen from outside a South Yarra shopping centre has reignited concerns about coordinated pet theft operations that work in plain sight.
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