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Federal politician David Pocock has clashed with a senior Albanese government minister over a whistleblower claim that federal cabinet is considering plans to let AI companies train on Australian copyright material. Industry and Science Minister Tim Ayres accused Mr Pocock in Parliament of “reckless speculation” for airing the claim, while Mr Pocock said Mr Ayres…
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has refused to say whether or not the Coalition still supports multiculturalism, while also avoiding an endorsement of One Nation’s demand for Australia to become a “monoculture”. Mr Taylor was challenged multiple times on whether the Coalition still supported multiculturalism or whether it would follow One Nation’s push to end multiculturalism….
A video recording of an online conversation involving two former Sydney nurses in which one allegedly made threats of violence against Israelis must be excluded from the cases against the pair, a judge has ruled. Ahmed Rashad Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh were matched with Israeli content creator Max Veifer on the cam chat app…
The Northern Territory opposition leader has defended the culture of her office amid allegations of workplace misconduct against a senior staff member. Selena Uibo has been facing questions about staffer conduct in her office for days, amid a period of instability for her Territory Labor party after the dumping of former deputy Dheran Young last…
A man who sexually assaulted a 76-year-old woman in a NSW aged-care home has been sentenced to 12 years in jail. WARNING: This story contains details of sexual assault that readers may find distressing. During a judge-alone district court trial last December, Hayden Carl Skinner was found guilty of aggravated sexual assault with intent. Skinner…
Alessandro Circati has worn the captain’s armband for Australia, and at 22, is one of the country’s best players. Stay across the latest news, analysis and features from the 2026 FIFA World Cup here. But his decision to play for the Socceroos raised eyebrows within his family in Italy, where he was born. Alessandro Circati…
A new owner has been confirmed for struggling A-League club Central Coast Mariners, in a move that has left the future of the women’s team in doubt. Total Soccer Growth Holdings (TSG), the majority shareholder of English club Queens Park Rangers, has been confirmed as the new owner, but it only bought the men’s A-League…
A “shaman” healer repeatedly assured a woman “everything was fine” in the hours before her cardiac arrest — then lied to paramedics about her use of magic mushrooms, a court has heard. A coronial inquest is investigating the death of Adelaide fashion icon Carol Foord, who was given magic mushrooms as an alternative treatment prior…
A man has been fined $12,000 for illegally selling up to 19 tonnes of horse meat to greyhound trainers in NSW and Victoria. Adrian Talbot was charged after an inspection of his Downside property, north of Wagga Wagga, more than two years ago. He was accused of operating a knackery and pet food van without…
The South Australian government is pushing for the state to become home to billions of dollars’ worth of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, but concerns have already been raised about the impact on energy and water supply. Premier Peter Malinauskas has released a data centre strategy and plans to introduce new laws into state parliament…