ABC AU
Australia's AI access cut after Trump order
Australia has been cut off from access to two advanced American AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, following a Trump executive order citing national security grounds. The move marks a significant shift in US technology export policy, extending restrictions beyond traditional adversaries to a longstanding ally. For Australia, the fallout raises urgent questions about the risks of depending on foreign AI infrastructure for critical systems.
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Woman in critical condition after shark attack at Coogee beach
A woman in her 30s is fighting for her life after suffering serious arm and leg injuries in a shark attack at Sydney's Coogee Beach on Saturday. NSW Ambulance confirmed she was transported to hospital in a critical condition. The attack is the latest incident to raise concerns about shark activity at one of Sydney's most popular coastal destinations.
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Protesters clash outside One Nation fundraiser while Labor says opposition parties will ‘give us chaos’
One Nation's Melbourne fundraiser descended into confrontation Friday as protesters clashed with Pauline Hanson supporters outside the venue, with at least one man issued a move-on notice by police. Hanson insisted the event's location change was due to overwhelming ticket demand rather than anticipated demonstrations. The skirmish adds heat to Labor's broader warning that minor parties and independents will deliver instability if given influence over government.
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Breaking: Woman suffers critical injuries after shark attack in Sydney's east
A woman is fighting for her life after a shark attack at a eastern Sydney beach, marking a rare and serious incident in one of Australia's most populated coastal areas. Authorities have responded to the scene as the victim receives emergency medical treatment. The attack is likely to prompt renewed scrutiny of shark activity along Sydney's heavily frequented shoreline.
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Sydney Morning Herald
Truth submerged? AUKUS will cost us $368 billion, so this is no time for secrecy
Australia's AUKUS submarine deal carries a staggering $368 billion price tag, yet the policy decisions driving it remain shielded from public scrutiny. For a commitment of this magnitude, the case for transparency is overwhelming — taxpayers deserve a full accounting of how and why such an extraordinary sum is being spent. Secrecy in defence policy is rarely warranted, and on a generational financial decision like this, it is simply indefensible.
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