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Shaping a Human-Centric Future for AI – AI Impact Summit 2026

Humans must never become mere data points or raw material for machines. Instead, AI must become a tool for global good, opening new doors of progress for the Global South.

Border force dogs sniff out $9m cocaine haul concealed in luxury bus

During a forensic search of the vessel, officers deployed specialist technology, including videoscopes and detector dogs.

Supreme Court rules against Trump’s emergency tariffs – but leaves key questions unanswered

In a 6-3 decision on Feb. 20, 2026, the court ruled that Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to unilaterally impose tariffs on other countries was unconstitutional.

South Australia election countdown officially begins with Labor ahead and Liberals at historic low

South Australia’s election campaign is officially under way after Premier Peter Malinauskas and Deputy Premier formally received the writs from Government House, signalling the 28-day countdown to the 21 March state election.

Australian firms secure key deals through AI impact summit in India

Business delegates assembled by Austrade showcased the breadth of Australia’s AI ecosystem, spanning established enterprises, universities and emerging technology scale-ups.

Jess Wilson thanks Mul and Veena for 42 years’ dedicated service to Australia Post and the community

"For more than four decades they have been the friendly faces behind the counter, greeting every parcel and every customer with a smile.”

‘Your victory’: Prime Minister Albanese celebrates teachers’ role in education reforms

Albanese praised teachers as the nation’s “best weapon against disadvantage” and credited AEU federal president Correna Haythorpe for her “relentless” advocacy in securing long-sought reforms.

‘We are coming for them’: New strike force targets drugs, smuggling and exploitation in North Queensland

Raising concerns from First Nations leaders in the Torres Strait and Bamaga, she said there was growing alarm about increased youth drug use linked to trafficking through the region.

Diversity programs have become a tick-the-box exercise

DEI programs created the appearance of progress, while leaving deeper inequalities untouched.

‘I didn’t come here to wipe bums’: Indian-origin candidate challenges South Australian Premier over demeaning remarks

“To reduce migrants to people who exist solely to ‘wipe bums’ is offensive and beneath the office of Premier.”

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Political Earthquake: One Nation draws level with Labor in new poll

A new Sky News Australia YouGov Pulse national poll has highlighted a sharp shift in Australia’s political landscape, with Pauline Hanson’s One Nation recording...

PM Modi set for Australia visit in July, Melbourne likely to host diaspora event

Both venues were shortlisted due to their indoor infrastructure and roof coverage, making them suitable for Melbourne’s winter conditions in July.

Sydney man charged over alleged $1.5m NDIS fraud linked to organised crime

Authorities had previously issued a two-year ban in August 2024, preventing him from providing or participating in any NDIS-related services under the NDIS Act 2013.
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