Claude's fake murder tip-off speaks to 'carelessness' of AI companies, expert says
ABC News Australiaby Tessa Flemming·7h ago
An artificial intelligence (AI) model submitted a false murder tip to US police in the latest incident of rogue chatbot behaviour.
Adidas alleges White Fox Boutique infringed its three-stripe trademark
ABC News Australiaby Liana Walker·7h ago
In short: German sportswear brand Adidas has accused Australian fashion retailer White Fox Boutique of infringing its trademark three-stripe design with garments featuring four stripes.
One Nation Vic deputy denies AI-generated campaign video was racist
ABC News Australia·7h ago
In short: One Nation has defended an election campaign video that featured a young man of African appearance wielding a machete and a seemingly Middle Eastern suicide bomber.
World's timekeepers will vote to ditch the 'leap second' this week
ABC News Australiaby Ellen Phiddian·7h ago
On 27 days in the past century, time has gone backwards for a second. Or, at least, our clocks have.
Almost 80,000 older Australians expected to ditch private health over changes
ABC News Australiaby Stephanie Dalzell·8h ago
In short: About 78,000 Australians aged 65 and over are expected to drop their private health cover by 2030, according to new health department analysis.
Man pushes cousin 42km in Melbourne Marathon, carries him over line
ABC News Australiaby Jess Scully and Sally Bryant·8h ago
In short: Runner Nick Morrison completed the 2026 Melbourne Marathon while pushing his cousin around the circuit with him.
Melbourne imam named by Emirati officials in flydubai terror probe breaks silence
ABC News Australiaby Max Walden·8h ago
In short: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have said the 29-year-old suspect in the alleged hijacking of a flydubai flight was radicalised while studying in Melbourne.
At least 139 migrants dead after boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes
ABC News Australia·9h ago
In short: A boat carrying migrants from Djibouti to Yemen has sunk, killing at least 139 people, including 15 children.
Izzi Batt-Doyle smashes Australian marathon record with 2:20:38 run in Chicago
ABC News Australiaby James Coventry·9h ago
In short: Adelaide runner Izzi Batt-Doyle lowered her own personal best by more than two minutes, breaking the Australian women's marathon record in Chicago.
Russia interfered in Brexit referendum, British PM says
ABC News Australia·10h ago
In short: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Russia interfered in the 2016 EU Brexit referendum. He did not reveal how Russia interfered in the referendum or provide evidence.
Cow 'Fitbit' helps pastoralists care for newborn calves
ABC News Australiaby Nikki Bailey·10h ago
In short: Pastoralists say modern technology is the only way to stay competitive in the cattle industry. AgTech uptake is slower in Australia's north because of additional challenges. What's next?
Environmental watchdog to review new Kimberley gas project
ABC News Australiaby Jess Baker and Natasha Clark·11h ago
In short: Buru Energy has referred its Rafael conventional gas project to WA's Environmental Protection Authority for assessment.
Live: Roos and Swans deadlocked over Blakey deal in AFL trade period's final days
ABC News Australiaby Dean Bilton and Chris De Silva·12h ago
Thu, 3 Sept, 8:10 pm, Final score, Dockers 40, Hawks 72 live AFL trade period live updates: North Melbourne's Nick Blakey chase to intensify in dramatic final days North Melbourne's opening offer...
Three young Australians to perform with Sydney Symphony Orchestra
ABC News Australiaby Ria Andriani·12h ago
Violinist Beatrice Colombis, cellist Charlotte Miles and pianist Dillon Chan have been selected as the three grand finalists in the ABC Young Performers Awards.
YiSSA closes as short-stay residents prepare to be bussed to Batchelor
ABC News Australiaby Joseph Hathaway-Wilson·12h ago
In short: Dozens of Darwin residents have been forced to choose between homelessness and relocation 100 kilometres away amid the closure of the city's YiSSA short-stay facility today.
Time the enemy for Aussies in first Test after Smith's day in Durban
ABC News Australiaby Russell Jackson·12h ago
What is it that separates the best cricket teams from the merely good ones? There were hints sprinkled throughout an absorbing day three of the Durban Test, in which Australia's most formidable...
Mildura and South Australia connected by bus service after six-year hiatus
ABC News Australiaby Wade Stephens·13h ago
In short: The Monty Express coach will re-establish a direct road transport link between Mildura, Renmark and Adelaide. The route has not been serviced in almost six years. What's next?
Ongoing Birdsville Track closure hits outback businesses
ABC News Australiaby Tom Mann and Isabella Kelly·13h ago
In short: The Birdsville Track has been closed for 400 days of the past two years. The track is a major freight and tourism route cutting through outback South Australia and Queensland.
The key moments that won Bathurst for DJR, and left another team in tears
ABC News Australiaby Michael Doyle·13h ago
The faces of Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood as they stood atop their Ford Mustang at Mount Panorama said it all — stunned.
Live: Ryan prepared to fight as Frydenberg hints at comeback
ABC News Australiaby Courtney Gould·13h ago
live Federal politics live: Monique Ryan prepared to fight as Josh Frydenberg hints at comeback Independent MP Monique Ryan says she's ready to fight after Josh Frydenberg signalled he was...
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