Business
COOLAMON: Rabbit damage in New South Wales’ Riverina is forcing some farmers to cut production and raise spending on control measures, as landholders and councils warn existing tools are struggling to keep pace with resurgent populations. Peter O’Brien, who farms
MELBOURNE: High-amylose wheat developed largely by CSIRO is moving further into Australia’s food supply, with white loaves and rolls made from the flour now sold through Woolworths supermarkets with in-store bakeries. The grain is being commercialised by Allied Pinnacle under
SYDNEY, December 13, 2025: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty Ltd has issued a nationwide recall of its McCain Pizza Pockets Cheese & Bacon 400g packs after a consumer reported finding a piece of plastic inside one of the products. Food Standards
SAN FRANCISCO, October 7, 2025: A new study led by researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children’s Hospital, and Stanford University School of Medicine has identified how a molecule produced
Global cholera deaths surged for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO). The number of reported deaths rose by 50 percent compared to 2023, resulting in more than 6,000 fatalities
Dementia has officially become the leading cause of death in Australia, overtaking coronary heart disease for the first time, according to new data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). The report highlights the growing public health
A new peer-reviewed study has found that insufficient daily water intake may significantly heighten the body’s hormonal stress response, even in the absence of thirst or subjective signs of dehydration. Conducted by researchers at Liverpool John Moores University and published
Novo Nordisk has announced a major pricing shift for its diabetes drug Ozempic, offering it directly to U.S. patients without insurance for $499 per month. The new out-of-pocket price cuts the drug’s list cost by more than 50 percent and
Technology
In a CNBC interview Tuesday, Forward Party co-founder Andrew Yang urged a significant overhaul of the current tax system, advocating for a shift from human payroll taxes to direct charges on artificial intelligence. Yang warned that existing federal tax incentives
– Retro phone accessories are gaining renewed interest as studies explore how individuals are distancing themselves from smartphones. Edith Cowan University researcher Dr Jess Hardley has investigated shifts in phone usage patterns among Australian users for over ten years. Her
Australian creators are calling for direct representation in the federal government’s newly formed Office of AI. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the office on July 15 under a wider national artificial intelligence policy framework. It will coordinate federal work on
Australia’s data centre boom has reached a scale that now sits beside major national infrastructure shifts. Westpac estimates the investment pipeline will exceed A$155 billion, equal to 5.6 percent of annual gross domestic product. The surge reflects rising demand for cloud computing,
SYDNEY: Cisco and SharonAI Holdings on Feb. 23 announced the launch of what they described as Australia’s first Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA, a deployment designed to provide in-country artificial intelligence computing for enterprises and government customers. The companies
Seoul, South Korea, October 2, 2025: South Korean researchers have developed a new robotics system that mimics human memory processing to improve the performance of autonomous mobile robots in industrial environments. The technology enables robots to prioritize real-time data and
Google has announced a $1 billion investment over the next three years to expand access to artificial intelligence education and tools for higher education institutions and non-profit organizations across the United States. The initiative is designed to support academic research
Chinese regulators have summoned U.S. chipmaker Nvidia over alleged security concerns related to its H20 AI chips, raising new tensions in the ongoing technology standoff between the United States and China. The Cyberspace Administration of China confirmed that a meeting
Google’s artificial intelligence division, DeepMind, has developed a new AI tool designed to assist historians in decoding damaged Roman inscriptions. The system, named Aeneas, analyzes ancient Latin texts and proposes reconstructions of missing words, while also estimating the origin and
Microsoft has confirmed a global cyberattack targeting its widely used SharePoint collaboration software, with significant implications for businesses and governments worldwide. The breach, which security officials describe as “active exploitation,” allows unauthorized access to vulnerable on-premises SharePoint servers. Attackers can
Samsung Electronics has announced the Galaxy Z Fold7, its most advanced foldable smartphone to date, highlighting a blend of precision engineering, lightweight design, and AI-powered functionality. Launched on July 9, 2025, the device is positioned to deliver premium performance and
Eurasian Newswire News Desk: Russian scientists have developed lithium-ion batteries capable of functioning efficiently at temperatures as low as minus 50 degrees Celsius. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia and reported by Russia
Entertainment
Apple Music is set to elevate the excitement surrounding Super Bowl LVIII with a comprehensive and exclusive USHER experience, creating a vibrant buzz among fans eagerly awaiting the iconic artist’s halftime performance at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on February 11. Apple Music Radio’s Nadeska
“The Equalizer 3” tops $100 million at the global box office in just its second weekend, boasting a formidable total of $107.6 million. This impressive figure includes $61.8 million from the US and a commendable $45.8 million internationally making the
Abu Dhabi’s bustling international airport had an air of Hollywood on Sunday when iconic actor Tom Cruise graced the newly launched Midfield Terminal for the Middle East premiere of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.” The Mission: Impossible franchise
Disney’s much-anticipated live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid” is facing a staggering box office failure, falling drastically short of expectations. The film experienced a substantial decline in ticket sales, with a 58% drop domestically during its second weekend in theaters.