World

OpenAI unveils Astra AI model with improved speed, new concerns

OpenAI ​on Thursday unveiled a new artificial intelligence model it calls its best yet but cautioned that it also sometimes attempts to evade ‌human monitoring, even as the company faces growing scrutiny after its agents breached other companies’ systems.

September 4, 2026 1:27 pm
 

World

US administration seeks to enforce tighter mail-in ballot standards

President Donald Trump’s administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to ​let it enforce a new U.S. Postal Service rule tightening the use of mail-in ballots, moving swiftly after ‌a judge temporarily blocked the regulation ahead of November’s midterm elections.

September 4, 2026 12:30 pm
 

Australia

CFMEU delegate charged with dealing drugs at work sites

A CFMEU delegate is among three people arrested as part of an investigation into alleged drug trafficking on construction sites.

September 4, 2026 11:40 am
 

Australia

Public trust in politicians drops amid voter cynicism

Four in five Australians believe government should deliver social services directly, but a majority no longer think politicians serve their interests.

September 4, 2026 10:27 am
 

Pacific Islands

No China missile test condemnation from Pacific leaders

The Pacific Islands Forum has again failed to condemn China for its missile test, instead walking a middle ground and “registering concern” over the show of force.

September 4, 2026 9:32 am
 

World

Samsung, SK Hynix asked to pay early for South Korea power expansion

Korea Electric Power Corp. has proposed that Samsung Electronics pay 20 trillion won ($15 billion) ​in advance for power through to ‌2031 to help fund the expansion of its grid, the Chosun Ilbo reported on Thursday.

September 3, 2026 6:15 pm
 

Australia

'No brainer': tobacco tax-cut idea could crush crime

Making cigarettes cheaper and removing economic incentives for organised crime to peddle illicit tobacco is a “no brainer”, according to an economist.

September 3, 2026 5:36 pm
 

World

'Go crazy': Molly Ticehurst's killer's chilling threats

As Daniel Billings drove away after murdering Molly Ticehurst in a frenzied stabbing, he raised a bloodied hand to his face and recorded a chilling video message.

September 3, 2026 4:40 pm
 

Australia

Teen detained after boy's hand chopped off in park

A teenager accused of cutting another boy’s hand off in a park has faced a children’s court.

September 3, 2026 3:45 pm
 

World

Rescue teams search Nepal tunnels after deadly Himalayan flood

Rescue teams raced on Wednesday to reach dozens of workers believed to be trapped inside hydropower tunnels in Nepal’s mountains, offering one of the last hopes of ‌finding survivors a week after a Himalayan flood killed more than 1,200 people.

September 3, 2026 2:26 pm
 

World

Trump says renewed US campaign against Iran won't last long

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the renewed ​U.S. campaign against Iran ‌would not continue for “too long” after the biggest exchange of fire between ​Tehran and Washington since July.

September 3, 2026 1:40 pm
 

World

Call it out: online register to drive anti-racism

An online register of racism and discrimination against First Nations people is receiving up to $2 million in Commonwealth funding to help inform anti-racism action.

September 3, 2026 12:40 pm

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