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SCI & TECH6d agoAustralian Gov't Weighs Mandatory AI Incident ReportingIn the wake of an agentic attack against its own Medicare systems, Australia's government is feeling out what regulations might look like for frontier AI companies.Dark Reading
WORLD6d agoSouth Africa host Australia who battle more than ‘Sandpapergate’ memoriesWTC holders South Africa host Australia, who struggled against Bangladesh, in Tests for first time since 2018 scandal.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD6d agoFormer Catholic bishop sentenced for abusing indigenous men in AustraliaThe Catholic Church in Australia has been marred by abuse allegations in recent years.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECH6d agoColonisation of Australia led to big increase in wildfire dangerAn analysis of lake sediments in south-eastern Australia has revealed that the expulsion of Indigenous communities in the 19th century resulted in an explosion of tree cover and more devastating wildfiresNew Scientist
WORLD6d agoFormer Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young Aboriginal menFormer Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders has been sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison for sexually abusing two young Aboriginal men during his time as a Catholic cleric.newsbytesapp · india
CYBER6d agoAdult Apple users can now access Pornhub in AustraliaPornhub has made a comeback in Australia after a months-long hiatus due to age verification laws.newsbytesapp · india
POLITICS6d agoAustralia’s top court delivers historic ruling against coal mine expansionHigh Court upholds decision rejecting MACH Energy’s bid to keep Mount Pleasant mine running until 2048 and double its outputThe Independent World
WORLD6d agoAustralian bishop becomes one of world’s most senior Catholic leaders to be jailed for sexual abuseThe Independent World
WORLDOct 7Australian bishop must go to jail for sexual abuse of Aboriginal menDe voormalige Australische bisschop Christopher Saunders moet de gevangenis in vanwege het seksueel misbruiken van twee Aboriginal mannen. De 76-jarige Saunders kreeg een celstraf van 6,5 jaar opgelegd, maar komt in februari 2031 in aanmerking voor voorwaardelijke vrijlating. Saunders werd in 2024 opgepakt. Een jury oordeelde in augustus al dat de ex-bisschop schuldig was aan één verkrachting en twaalf gevallen van aanranding. Hij werd toen vrijgesproken van misbruik van een derde jongeman. Nu kreeg de oud-bisschop zijn straf te horen. Als bisschop had Saunders een belangrijke rol binnen de AuNOS Buitenland
SCI & TECHOct 7Pornhub returns to Australia but only for adults with Apple devicesThe world's most popular porn site went dark in March in Australia due to age verification laws.BBC World
WORLDOct 7Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young menThe former Bishop of Broome is one of the most senior Catholic clerics in the world to face sex abuse charges.BBC World
BUSINESSOct 7BHP sells shuttered Kambalda nickel plant in Australia to Gold FieldsBHP has sold its closed Kambalda nickel plant in Australia to Gold Fields. This represents a notable business transaction in the mining industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSOct 7Australia top court rules against coal mine expansion, citing climate harmCampaigners say ruling sets a precedent requiring climate damage be weighed when fossil fuel projects are considered.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYOct 6Australia’s Guided Weapons and Munitions effort makes progress, but risks remainExperts have called on GWEO efforts to diversify sources and ensure workforce readinessBreaking Defense
BUSINESSOct 6Canadian Solar to supply 100 MW battery system in AustraliaCanadian Solar will supply a 100 MW battery system in Australia. This indicates a business transaction involving renewable energy infrastructure.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDOct 6Backpacker serial killer linked to 30 more cases in AustraliaIvan Milat was convicted of seven murders and died in prison in 2019The Independent World
CYBEROct 6OpenAI admits response to Australian government hacks 'not good enough'Top executive Jason Kwon tells hearing company has added "more precautions" to its training environments.BBC World
POLITICSOct 6Australian opposition party vows 'biggest cut to immigration' in country's historyAustralia's conservative opposition coalition has proposed to slash temporary and humanitarian visas while prioritising skilled workers in what ‌it called the "biggest cut to immigration" in the nation's…Japan Today
MILITARYOct 6Australian soldier killed and five injured during training exercise in Northern TerritorySoldier dies after military vehicle overturns at training area outside DarwinThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 6Conservative opposition unveils plans for ‘biggest immigration cut’ in Australia’s historyLiberal-National Coalition vows to bring annual net overseas migration down to 100,000 for two years, roughly a third of current rateThe Independent World
MILITARYOct 5First Release Of USAF’s New HACM Hypersonic Cruise Missile Has Happened Over Australian RangeThe US and Australia are partners on the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile, which has finally reached flight testing after major delays. The post First Release Of USAF’s New HACM Hypersonic Cruise Missile Has Happened Over Australian Range appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
POLITICSOct 5Australia's migrant policy offers lessons for EU and USAustralia has used offshore processing centers to deter asylum seekers for more than two decades. As the EU and US pursue similar third-country arrangements, Australia's experience highlights the potential problems.DW News [en]
WORLDOct 5Australia, New Zealand probe Flydubai pilot's time thereThe Flydubai pilot from Oman suspected of trying to crash a plane in Israel spent time in Oceania as a young man. Police in both Australia and New Zealand said they would investigate his links to the countries.DW News [en]
BUSINESSOct 5Japan, Australia boost economic security ties with finance dialogueJapan ⁠and Australia ⁠have agreed to establish an ⁠annual finance ministers’ dialogue aimed at deepening cooperation in financial and economic policy, as well as strengthening bilateral collaboration on economic security. Under ‌a memorandum of understanding signed on Monday that is effective for five years, the two countries’ finance ministers will meet regularly to promote cooperation across a broad range of economic themes. “Recognising ⁠that Japan and Australia’s economic and security...South China Morning Post