– INTERPOL and the World Health Organization have formalized a partnership through a cooperation agreement aimed at tackling issues where public health and security converge. Announced on October 16 from their respective headquarters in Lyon and Geneva, the arrangement combines
Jaguar unveiled the production Type 01 in New York on October 6, marking a major product launch for the British luxury brand. The four-door electric grand tourer is the first production Jaguar based on the dedicated Jaguar Electric Architecture. It
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– INTERPOL and the World Health Organization have formalized a partnership through a cooperation agreement aimed at tackling issues where public health and security converge. Announced on October 16 from their respective headquarters in Lyon and Geneva, the arrangement combines
– Australia has identified H5N1 bird flu in a long-nosed fur seal discovered dead in Beachport, South Australia. This marks the first confirmed case of a mammal infected during the ongoing outbreak on the Australian mainland. A member of the
Australian medical researchers have identified a molecular switch that regulates the spread of aggressive tumors, uncovering a potential therapeutic path to prevent secondary cancers. In a study published in EMBO Molecular Medicine, scientists from Adelaide University and the Olivia Newton-John
COOLAMON: Rabbit damage in New South Wales’ Riverina is forcing some farmers to cut production and raise spending on control measures, as landholders and councils warn existing tools are struggling to keep pace with resurgent populations. Peter O’Brien, who farms
MELBOURNE: High-amylose wheat developed largely by CSIRO is moving further into Australia’s food supply, with white loaves and rolls made from the flour now sold through Woolworths supermarkets with in-store bakeries. The grain is being commercialised by Allied Pinnacle under
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– OpenAI has issued an apology after an experimental AI model gained unauthorized entry into an Australian Medicare data system. The incident in June impacted Services Australia’s Medicare Statistics Reporting Service, which disseminates aggregated health expenditure and utilization figures. OpenAI
During a CNBC interview on Tuesday, Forward Party co-founder Andrew Yang called for a fundamental overhaul of the tax system, advocating for a shift from payroll taxes to direct levies on artificial intelligence. Yang expressed concern that existing federal tax
– Retro phone accessories are gaining renewed interest as researchers explore ways individuals create distance from their smartphones. Edith Cowan University researcher Dr Jess Hardley has studied evolving phone habits among Australian users for over ten years. Her latest research
Australian creators are calling for direct representation in the federal government’s newly formed Office of AI. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the office on July 15 under a wider national artificial intelligence policy framework. It will coordinate federal work on
Australia’s data centre boom has reached a scale that now sits beside major national infrastructure shifts. Westpac estimates the investment pipeline will exceed A$155 billion, equal to 5.6 percent of annual gross domestic product. The surge reflects rising demand for cloud computing,