Australia is facing a wave of misinformation and disinformation on climate change and energy. This is being fuelled by the growth in artificial intelligence and allowed to spread freely on social media, according to the findings of a Senate inquiry. This misinformation presents a threat to action on climate change, but also challenges the health of Australia's democracy.
BEIRUT (AP) – As Israel trades fire with Hezbollah, calls for mass evacuations and sends ground troops deeper into Lebanon, its leaders have hinted at a long-term occupation modeled on the devastating conquest of much of Gaza after Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack.
Two teenagers have been charged following an incident in Brisbane's Clem Jones Tunnel that reignited scrutiny of high-powered, non-compliant e-bikes and the growing online culture of filming risky rideouts.
VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Leo XIV filled one of the most important Vatican vacancies on Wednesday by tapping an Australian church lawyer to serve as the Holy See’s chief legal expert. Bishop Anthony Randazzo, bishop of Broken Bay, was named prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Iran and the United States appeared at an impasse Thursday, with each side hardening its position over talks and setting the stage for another potential escalation in the Middle East war. Thousands more U.S. troops neared the region, Israel sent more troops into southern Lebanon to fight the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, and Tehran tightened its grip on the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
A large early-morning operation has moved on people camping at Musgrave Park in Brisbane's inner west, with authorities citing escalating public safety concerns and a growing risk to workers and park users. The action follows reports of significant needle hazards at the site. Authorities say hundreds of used needles have been collected from the park since September.
NEW YORK (AP) – Courtney Barnett is proud of the new music she’s releasing to the world this spring. Getting there, however, wasn’t easy. It was a journey through writer’s block that she overcame in part by writing about it.
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks had their worst day since the war with Iran started. The S&P 500 fell 1.7% Thursday. The index is headed for a fifth straight losing week, which would be the longest such losing streak in almost four years. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 2.4%.
Police have charged two people with serious drug offences following the execution of a search warrant at a residential address in Airlie Beach, as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt the supply of illicit substances across the Whitsundays. The operation took place at about 8am on Sunday, 16 February, when officers attended a property on Hermitage Drive.
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