18 August 2026
Canberra wants clean energy, local training and a bigger share of the AI economy.
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18 August 2026
The Duchess recently appeared on MasterChef Australia.
18 August 2026
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized states Saturday who he claimed were standing in the way of his gun "buyback" program. Albanese announced plans on Dec. 19, 2025, for a mass ...
18 August 2026
Australia is trying to pull off a feat that’s eluding national and local governments around the world: Attract AI investment, but on its own terms. AI suitors including Microsoft, Google and Anthropic ...
18 August 2026
Opening arguments are underway in a trial that pits four states against the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. They allege that Meta knew its products could hook kids — and lied about the danger. (Image credit: John Ruwitch)
18 August 2026
One woman says controversial surgeon 'left me in a mess', but another saw her symptoms 'entirely resolved'.
18 August 2026
A coroner said better oversight by Blake Williams' psychiatrist could have helped prevent his death.
18 August 2026
Almost 20 percent of older New Zealanders put off dental and doctor visits due to cost, the report says.
