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Coalition ‘didn’t have a phone conversation’ with China during term, says Albanese Albanese has said his focus is on reaching “more agreement and less disagreement” with China when asked about criticism his... Read more »

Why brand trust is at risk in the gen AI era

Welcome back to Neural Notes, a weekly column where I look at how AI is affecting Australia. This week: a recruitment post from Microsoft’s Xbox division has thrown the risks of brand... Read more »

Western Bay of Plenty Māori wards decision was the reason Alan Kurtovich quit, triggering byelection

Kurtovich told the Bay of Plenty Times he was quitting because of the decision in favour of Māori wards. “The community didn’t get an opportunity to voice their thoughts on what should... Read more »

2025 Land Rover Defender OCTA Review

In the world of luxury there are two known truths: you can’t buy heritage, and you can’t buy brand credibility. Camera Icon2025 Land Rover Defender OCTA Review Credit: CarExpert Both attributes come... Read more »

How to stay safe when exploring the Australian outback

Authorities and experts are urging travellers in Australia to follow critical safety and survival measures when venturing into remote areas.It follows the case of a young German backpacker who was recently found... Read more »

Mother whose daughter suddenly died calls for ‘humane’ changes

When Vicky Sims’ daughter Tiffany suddenly died aged 27, she was devastated. But rather than being able to take her time to grieve and undertake the tasks which need to be done... Read more »

Everyone used to love Raymond, now everyone feeds Phil Rosenthal; Netflix

Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size When Phil Rosenthal, host of the Netflix food and travel show, Somebody Feed Phil, and creator of the enduring sitcom, Everybody Loves Raymond, began... Read more »

Why is bitcoin booming? Is it too late to invest?

Despite Nakamoto’s original vision of bitcoin replacing cash, these days the cryptocurrency is much more akin to a digital version of gold, as the network is far too expensive and slow to... Read more »

New barge a lifeline for Channel Country communities isolated by floods

After calling for improved services for decades, residents in far north South Australia will have access to a barge that can take livestock across the Cooper Creek when it floods. The announcement... Read more »

First police officer on the scene of Peter Falconio case recounts cold case after Murdoch’s death

In the wake of outback killer Bradley John Murdoch’s death, the police officer first on the scene of Peter Falconio’s disappearance has spoken exclusively to the ABC about the cold case that... Read more »