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CommBank Teams Up with OpenAI to Roll Out Advanced AI Tools
The multi-year partnership will focus on AI-driven fraud prevention, customer experience, and workforce upskilling.
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China’s Net Zero Surge Shielding Against Possible Fuel Blockades: Nuclear Advocate
Aidan Morrison, energy researcher at the Centre for Independent Studies, said China was ‘unrepentantly’ burning coal.
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Albanese Cautions Against ‘Propaganda’ After Hamas Appears to Dispute Alleged Praise of PM
The prime minister said the international community is united in isolating the terror group.
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$9m Trial to Electrify Mining Trucks in Queensland
The trial aims to replace diesel haulage with in-motion EV charging.
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Study Links Higher Vegetable Intake to Lower Odds of Mental Distress
The lead author said the findings highlight diet as a key factor in mental wellbeing.
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Telstra Reports 31 Percent Profit Increase Over Last Year, Expands Buyback
Cost cuts, strong mobile performance, and portfolio changes were drivers behind the result.
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‘It’s All God’: South African Credits Faith After Record-Breaking Score Against Australia
The young South African helped seal victory with his country’s highest ever T20 score.
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New Zealander Detained by ICE Waits for Decision on Release of 6-Year-Old Son
Sarah Shaw and her 6-year-old son Isaac, who live in Washington state, were detained on July 24 as they were returning to the US from Canada.
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Australia’s Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.2 Percent in July Amid Economic Slowdown
July’s jobs boost came from a 60,000 rise in full-time roles, which offset the 36,000 drop in part-time roles.
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Shot Fired Inside Sydney Airport Was Accidental, Police Say
A police officer’s rifle discharged inside the airport, which handles around 67,000 passengers a day.
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EV Sales Surge 63 Percent in Australia, Narrowing Hybrid Lead
This was fuelled by more model options, cheaper prices, and an expanding charging network.
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NZ’s COVID Inquiry Halted After Jacinta Ardern, Former Ministers Refuse to Appear
New Zealand’s inquiry into the pandemic has ended early after Jacinda Ardern and other ministers at the time changed their mind and refused to appear.
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$327 Million Australia-Vanuatu Agreement Strengthens Security and Economic Cooperation Amid China Concerns
The Nakamal Agreement, set to be finalized in September, comes as China’s influence in Vanuatu draws growing attention.
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Pacific Countries ‘Drowning’ in Plastic Spurs Australian Film Director to Head to UN Treaty Negotiations
As the UN debates a Global Plastics Treaty in Geneva, Australian filmmaker April Howard is there, hoping to highlight the plight of the Pacific.
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Researchers Say ChatGPT-5 Can Detect When It’s Being Tested—and Change Its Behaviour
AI experts are concerned that some models may be able to act deceptively to pass evaluations, undermining risk assessments.
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ANU Chancellor Julie Bishop Faces Bullying and Harassment Allegations
Former ANU council member Liz Allen told a Senate inquiry she was ‘bullied into near suicide’ and miscarried a much-wanted baby.
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Terror Group Hamas Thanks Albanese for ‘Courage’ in Recognising Palestinian State
Listed terror group Hamas has hailed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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Australian Council of Trade Unions Proposes 4-Day Work Week
The call comes as stakeholders gear up for the Economic Reform Roundtable next week to improve Australia’s lagging productivity.
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Republican, Democrat Lawmakers Push for ‘Unwavering’ Commitment to AUKUS
Members of Congress warn Beijing’s rapid nuclear, cyber, and space expansion poses a grave threat to America and its Indo-Pacific allies.
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CommBank Teams Up with OpenAI to Roll Out Advanced AI Tools
The multi-year partnership will focus on AI-driven fraud prevention, customer experience, and workforce upskilling.
|
China’s Net Zero Surge Shielding Against Possible Fuel Blockades: Nuclear Advocate
Aidan Morrison, energy researcher at the Centre for Independent Studies, said China was ‘unrepentantly’ burning coal.
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Albanese Cautions Against ‘Propaganda’ After Hamas Appears to Dispute Alleged Praise of PM
The prime minister said the international community is united in isolating the terror group.
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$9m Trial to Electrify Mining Trucks in Queensland
The trial aims to replace diesel haulage with in-motion EV charging.
|
Study Links Higher Vegetable Intake to Lower Odds of Mental Distress
The lead author said the findings highlight diet as a key factor in mental wellbeing.
|
Telstra Reports 31 Percent Profit Increase Over Last Year, Expands Buyback
Cost cuts, strong mobile performance, and portfolio changes were drivers behind the result.
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‘It’s All God’: South African Credits Faith After Record-Breaking Score Against Australia
The young South African helped seal victory with his country’s highest ever T20 score.
|
New Zealander Detained by ICE Waits for Decision on Release of 6-Year-Old Son
Sarah Shaw and her 6-year-old son Isaac, who live in Washington state, were detained on July 24 as they were returning to the US from Canada.
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Australia’s Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.2 Percent in July Amid Economic Slowdown
July’s jobs boost came from a 60,000 rise in full-time roles, which offset the 36,000 drop in part-time roles.
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Shot Fired Inside Sydney Airport Was Accidental, Police Say
A police officer’s rifle discharged inside the airport, which handles around 67,000 passengers a day.
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EV Sales Surge 63 Percent in Australia, Narrowing Hybrid Lead
This was fuelled by more model options, cheaper prices, and an expanding charging network.
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NZ’s COVID Inquiry Halted After Jacinta Ardern, Former Ministers Refuse to Appear
New Zealand’s inquiry into the pandemic has ended early after Jacinda Ardern and other ministers at the time changed their mind and refused to appear.
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$327 Million Australia-Vanuatu Agreement Strengthens Security and Economic Cooperation Amid China Concerns
The Nakamal Agreement, set to be finalized in September, comes as China’s influence in Vanuatu draws growing attention.
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Pacific Countries ‘Drowning’ in Plastic Spurs Australian Film Director to Head to UN Treaty Negotiations
As the UN debates a Global Plastics Treaty in Geneva, Australian filmmaker April Howard is there, hoping to highlight the plight of the Pacific.
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Researchers Say ChatGPT-5 Can Detect When It’s Being Tested—and Change Its Behaviour
AI experts are concerned that some models may be able to act deceptively to pass evaluations, undermining risk assessments.
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ANU Chancellor Julie Bishop Faces Bullying and Harassment Allegations
Former ANU council member Liz Allen told a Senate inquiry she was ‘bullied into near suicide’ and miscarried a much-wanted baby.
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Terror Group Hamas Thanks Albanese for ‘Courage’ in Recognising Palestinian State
Listed terror group Hamas has hailed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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Australian Council of Trade Unions Proposes 4-Day Work Week
The call comes as stakeholders gear up for the Economic Reform Roundtable next week to improve Australia’s lagging productivity.
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Republican, Democrat Lawmakers Push for ‘Unwavering’ Commitment to AUKUS
Members of Congress warn Beijing’s rapid nuclear, cyber, and space expansion poses a grave threat to America and its Indo-Pacific allies.
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