The U.S.-Israeli military campaign in the Middle East has closed the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, stranding cargo and forcing carriers to impose emergency surcharges. For Australia, the impact depends on how long the conflict persists.
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is on track for one of 2026's biggest theatrical launches, with box office analysts projecting a $160 million five-day opening as Nintendo expands its film empire.
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Google's AI search features increasingly cite the company's own services like YouTube and Google Search, accounting for up to 17% of all citations—more than the next six external domains combined.
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Apple TV claimed viewership success for its first Formula 1 broadcast, surpassing ESPN's prior year numbers. However, the company's refusal to release specific data leaves scepticism about the actual size of its audience.
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Openreach's unused fibre-optic cables successfully detected over 100 water leaks during a trial in southeast England, saving 2 million litres daily. The test raises questions about whether UK water companies will actually implement the technology.
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Kim Jong Un tested new pistols at a munitions factory this week alongside his teenage daughter, signalling both weapons modernisation and potential succession plans.
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Luke Sayers will face a jury as his defamation trial approaches, with lawyers squared off over claims he made about his estranged wife during the social media photo controversy.
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Ron Allum, a Sydney cave diver and engineer, spent seven years designing and building the Deepsea Challenger, the only human-occupied vehicle capable of reaching the ocean's deepest point.
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Australia faces another month of above-average rainfall in March as a tropical weather phenomenon continues to pummel flood-ravaged communities. Some regions have already recorded record-breaking downpours.
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Archie Moore's new Adelaide installation turns his father Stanley's unfulfilled search for gold into a meditation on mortality, family history, and what we leave behind.
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Oil prices have surged past $US100 per barrel for the first time since 2022 as the ongoing Iran conflict threatens global energy supplies, sending equity markets into decline worldwide including Australia's ASX.
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Seven years after Disco Elysium's release, ZA/UM is trying to forge a different path with Zero Parades, a spy thriller designed to avoid direct comparison to its breakthrough hit.
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A labour dispute between Capcom and SAG-AFTRA has left the voice cast of Mega Man: Dual Override in limbo, with the union banning its members from working on the 2027 game.
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An analyst report predicts PC gaming revenue will grow faster than consoles through 2028, though industry forecasts for the sector remain contested.
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Amazon has expanded Alexa+ personality options with a new 'Sassy' mode for adults, featuring profanity and attitude while maintaining safeguards against harmful content.
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Developers are protesting sharp quota cuts for Google's Antigravity AI coding tool, which now demands paid credits for continued use after originally promising generous limits.
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ASUS claims its high-end brand value and diversified product range position it to outperform rivals as memory shortages squeeze PC manufacturers, though smaller competitors face existential threats.
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In a candid interview, NetEase's creative leadership addresses persistent community concerns about overpowered heroes, suggestive character skins, and the studio's approach to game balance.
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Honda is abandoning $15.7 billion worth of planned US electric vehicles, citing tariff pressure and Chinese competition. The move reflects a broader industry reckoning with policy shifts and market realities.
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Seven in ten Australians are displaced by natural disasters yearly, yet 71% lack emergency plans. A well-stocked kit can mean the difference between chaos and safety.
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