Stranger things: Aussie helps crack cosmic cold case - Michael West

A team of international scientists have used cutting-edge technology, including a radio telescope in rural Australia, to open a new "cosmic window".

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Ocker reboot makes Alexa 'authentically Australian' - Michael West

Amazon Australia is upgrading its Alexa chatbot with the same technology that underpins ChatGPT, and says it has been trained to understand Australian culture.

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Report reveals extent of AI boost to Australian economy - Michael West

Artificial intelligence could lift productivity in Australia by up to 2.4 per cent and add an extra 44,000 new jobs over the next decade, modelling suggests.

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Toy Story 5 and theme parks drive strong Disney quarter - Michael West

Disney has topped earnings estimates as its US theme parks and the monster hit Toy Story 5 have buoyed the entertainment giant's third-quarter earnings.

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China targets US firms and drone exports after bans - Michael West

Beijing has slapped controls on exports of drones to the US and restricting dealings with six American entities in response to sanctions imposed by Washington.

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Six years, 21 drafts earn hip-hop poet top book prize - Michael West

Author and hip-hop artist Omar Musa moved to Borneo to write his second novel Fierceland, which has taken out Australia's premier literary award.

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Former neo-Nazi labels brotherhood 'a load of lies' - Michael West

An ex-neo-Nazi has revealed what saved him from extremism, as experts warn online grievance movements can radicalise young Australians.

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El-Sayed leads Michigan primary in test for Democrats - Michael West

Former public health official Abdul El-Sayed narrowly leads Michigan's Democratic US Senate primary, early results show.

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Aussie shares pip intraday peak but face resistance - Michael West

Easing oil prices and improving confidence have catapulted the local exchange to a new record, but profit-taking at the peak has subdued momentum.

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Reduced term for mum killer quashed by High Court - Michael West

The High Court has overturned a reduced sentence for a teen who murdered a woman during a home invasion, finding the killer had no special circumstances.

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SpaceX posts $US541m loss in first report since IPO - Michael West

SpaceX closed the quarter of its IPO with a loss, posting a net deficit of $US541 million, down from a loss of around $US1 billion a year earlier.

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Lost for words: national reading, writing results slip - Michael West

National testing suggests schools are struggling to help students catch up on their reading and writing as literacy results slide.

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Home sellers still reap huge profits but cracks appear - Michael West

A sharp decline in property prices has sparked fears of negative equity but less than three per cent of houses sold for a loss in the first half of 2026.

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People's Bar becomes selfie delight as miners line up - Michael West

Weighing in at just over half a tonne and so valuable it has its own security guards, a massive gold bar has proven a selfie sensation at a major mining forum.

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Female politicians facing 'deadly trajectory' of abuse - Michael West

From "nudification" technology to deepfake videos, AI is scaling up the online abuse against female politicians in an attempt to silence women in power.

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Treasurer moves to fix 'widow's tax' after backlash - Michael West

Australians who inherit an investment property from their partner won't lose their access to negative gearing under proposed amendments by the government.

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Athlete's request for Alan Jones after alleged groping - Michael West

A former athlete has told a court he asked Alan Jones for a favour after the radio giant allegedly indecently assaulted him on multiple occasions.

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EV sales, air travel drive rebound in consumer spending - Michael West

A surprisingly strong 0.8 per cent rise in household spending could indicate that interest rates aren't slowing the economy as fast as the Reserve Bank thinks.

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Aussie shares surge to five-month highs as banks rally - Michael West

Major banks have continued their rally to lift Australian shares higher, as renewed hopes for peace in the Persian Gulf bolster investor confidence.

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US growth leads to record profit for debt collector - Michael West

Credit Corp made a $105.5 million profit in 2025/26, up 12 per cent from the year before, after taking more US customers to court.

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'Grim news': Penguin alert as bird flu outbreak worsens - Michael West

The escalating bird flu crisis could wipe out almost half of a penguin colony in Victoria, as authorities scramble to limit the outbreak's impact on wildlife.

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Asia stocks move higher on Wall Street lead, oil steady - Michael West

Oil prices have made limited gains as trading resumed in Asia, with Brent crude up 0.6 per cent at $US84.29 ($A120.45) a barrel.

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Half of US states sue Trump admin over latest tariffs - Michael West

As President Donald Trump continues with his tariff decrees, 25 US states are suing his administration and calling the tariffs illegal.

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Small businesses under pressure from soaring costs - Michael West

Key costs for Australian small businesses have climbed by 24.6 per cent since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research by AMP Bank Go.

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Gold still glitters despite fall from all-time high - Michael West

The gold price has tapered off since hitting a record high in January, giving mining companies and potential takeover targets some comfort.

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Betting companies set to defend inducement practices - Michael West

Representatives from Tabcorp and Sportsbet will be questioned about harmful practices, including the targeting of problem gamblers, at a Senate inquiry.

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Anti-Semitism probe set to examine incendiary protests - Michael West

Two controversial protests will come under renewed scrutiny when a royal commission into anti-Semitism moves to its next round of evidence.

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Romania blasts rocks to boost nuclear plant cool water - Michael West

Romanian authorities have blown up a rock outcrop to help redirect vital cooling water from the drought-hit Danube to its last working ‌nuclear reactor.

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AstraZeneca shares drop on reports of $570b mega-merger - Michael West

AstraZeneca has held talks with US rival Bristol Myers Squibb over a merger which could create a drugs giant worth almost $US400 billion, according to reports.

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Miners urged to 'just say yes' to Indigenous workers - Michael West

The head of an Indigenous labour and training hire company has called on Goldfields region mining companies to work with him for his community.

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