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On a cool morning along the esplanade of the sleepy bayside town of Toorbul, bird songs and squabbles fill the air. Suddenly a more persistent sound can be heard amid the morning chorus at the shorebird sanctuary, about 60 kilometres north of Brisbane. Researchers worked out the best altitude and distance to fly the drones…
Good morning and welcome to another day on the ABC markets and finance blog. Stephen Letts from ABC business team limbering up for a blow-by-blow coverage of the day’s events, where every post is hopefully a winner, but none should be construed as financial advice. With Wall Street closed on Friday, the best guide to…
Health experts have condemned the federal government’s consultation on its gambling advertising reforms as a “charade”, as Labor prepares to introduce the legislation this fortnight amid growing criticism from the Greens and crossbench MPs. In May, the draft laws were unveiled by Communications Minister Anika Wells, with the promise of “targeted” consultation. But Professor Mike…
Scientists in New South Wales are exploring genetic editing as a potential tool to help kelp withstand the growing pressures of climate change. The project, led by two researchers at the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), recently received a grant from US-based wildlife conservation organisation, Revive & Restore. The research will…
Australia’s largest road freight transport association is calling on the federal government to rethink its decision to wind down the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge reduction, and instead scrap the charge entirely until the end of the year. CEO of the National Road Transport Association, Warren Clark, says the government’s current plan for the RUC will negatively…
When Bundaberg Mayor Helen Blackburn compared the cost of the city’s rate rise to that of a loaf of bread or block of cheese per week, the backlash was swift. AI was used to generate images of mountains of the grocery items outside the council offices, as well as a South Park-inspired parody song. A…
Captain Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have returned to England’s squad for the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge following the conclusion of a disciplinary hearing. Stokes and Atkinson were suspended from the second Test after a curfew breach at a London nightclub. They were reportedly present when a member of England’s security…
An Australian staffy named Rosie gave hope to cancer patients around the world when her tumours were successfully treated with the help of artificial intelligence. Now, scientists say outdated regulatory hurdles are preventing Australia from leading the future of cancer care in the face of an AI revolution. The Staffordshire crossbred Shar Pei, was diagnosed…
Queenslanders can expect a short reprieve from wet weather before showers return later this week. After a week of unseasonal rainfall, much of the state will return to more typical winter conditions from Tuesday, with drier, cooler mornings and sunny afternoons. However, showers are expected to redevelop from Thursday, particularly along the coast, while northern…
Hello, ABC Middle East correspondent Matthew Doran in Jerusalem here. It’s now 114 days since the war between the US, Israel and Iran began, and four days since the US and Iran signed their interim deal to halt the hostilities ahead of more detailed negotiations. Here’s what you need to know right now: US President…