From accessible technology to mining innovation, WA’s biggest tech awards crowned Professor Iain Murray AM, Rio Tinto and CorePlan among the night’s standout winners.
Ryan Johnson
Anthony Albanese is touting a world-first approach to artificial intelligence that has been backed by artists, but some critics say he is “too late”.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer and Nathan Schmidt
Anthony Albanese warned that Australia must act now on AI or lose the power to set its own terms forever as he unveiled a landmark framework.
Nathan Schmidt and Jack Nivison
Researchers behind a new deepfake detection program have found that AI-generated faces have become so convincing that real people now look suspicious.
David Hannant
A Queensland council will become the first in Australia to give the green light to a new use of AI technology.
X Corp has been condemned for “dangerous” policy changes after Elon Musk acquired the platform in a multi-billion dollar deal.
Amy Jackson
Some of Australia’s biggest creators, including ARIA hall of famer Missy Higgins, have demanded Anthony Albanese not “backflip” on this pledge.
David Hannant, Kathy McCabe and Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
A high-profile senator has accused the government of “secrecy” after speculation of a carve-out for AI in Australian copyright laws.
Nathan Schmidt
The families of four soldiers killed in a horrific army helicopter crash have told a Senate Inquiry the vehicle should never have been flying on the fateful night.
Emma Kirk
A bold green campaign is urging cemeteries to put themselves at the dead centre of renewable energy – by placing solar panels on graves.
Australia’s defence chief has revealed how many troops are embedded with United States and UK forces as the Middle East conflict reignites.
Renters could save $2000 with their car as a groundbreaking EV trial is expanded amid a call for “mass adoption”.
Two of the world’s biggest entertainment brands have joined forces to launch a new screen-free interactive toy line.
Andrew Hedgman
An Australian company says it has made a world-first breakthrough in EV tech that could be used to rescue stranded drivers.
Blair Jackson
Australia’s top spy agency has warned MPs and public servants not to discuss secrets in cars that could be vulnerable to electronic eavesdropping.
Ria Pandey
Politicans have been told the Attorney-General signed off her consent to prosecute one of Australia’s most decorated war veterans quicker than that of ISIS brides.
The waters on the outskirts of King George Sound will soon play host to another wave energy project, with WaveX preparing to deploy its pilot wave energy convertor later this year.
Melissa Sheil
Outgoing ASIC chair Joe Longo issued a dire warning that Australia risks a “lost generation” if it doesn’t embrace innovation in technology and startups.
AI generated porn is creating a depraved new platform for offenders to cause immense psychological harm against women.
Jack Nivison
Would you go to a cemetery to see a concert or scary film? New research suggests we should be rethinking how cemeteries are used.
A trio of politicians travelled to Albany this week to spruik the local benefits of the State Budget, their plan to “drag” people to the regions and the future of the Great Southern as an energy hub.
A Labor senator has sparked outrage after posting a now-deleted Anzac tribute video overlaid with sexually explicit rap lyrics on her Instagram.
Kate Stephenson
The identity of a man hired to kill a Rebels bike boss can be revealed after a suppression order was lifted.
A streaming giant responsible for hosting some of the world’s most beloved film and TV franchises is lifting prices for Aussie subscribers for the second time in just over a year.
