Sam Altman back at OpenAI
November 22, 2023
Sam Altman has returned as CEO of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, days after being fired by the board.
Science
The BoM says El Niño conditions will likely persist through to May
November 21, 2023
Hot and dry conditions from an El Niño weather event are likely to continue into May next year, according to the BoM.
Experts warn overuse of antibiotics could lead to new infections
November 20, 2023
A new report has warned there could be more drug-resistant infections caused by the overuse of antibiotics, according to health experts.
Bulk billing halves among GPs in 2023
November 16, 2023
Why is bulk billing harder to find? Pressures in the public health system have been exposed in a new report.
Is Australia on track to reach net zero by 2050?
November 9, 2023
Last year, the Australian Government legislated to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050.
Ketamine used to treat depression
October 18, 2023
A clinic offering ketamine treatment for depression has opened in Victoria this month.
Nobel Prize for researchers who paved way for COVID vaccine
October 3, 2023
A Nobel prize has been awarded to two scientists whose discovery led to the first COVID-19 vaccines, years after their original research.
18,000 Australian books allegedly stolen to train AI
October 2, 2023
A large number of Australian books have allegedly been used to train artificial intelligence, according to a recent search by the Australian Publishers Association (APA).
Why is daylight saving a thing?
October 1, 2023
It’s that time of year: daylight saving time starts this Sunday. The clocks go forward an hour, and the day gets longer.
Australia has a new ten-year roadmap for managing eating disorders
August 31, 2023
A ten-year roadmap has been released to improve Australia’s response to eating disorder care. The National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) estimates more than a million
New data shows how many Australians die from drug overdoses every day
August 29, 2023
Six Australians die from drug overdoses every day, according to an annual report from the Penington Institute.
A live worm has been found in a NSW woman’s brain in a world first
August 29, 2023
An Australian neurosurgeon has discovered a live worm inside a woman’s brain during surgery.
Japan has begun releasing nuclear waste water into the Pacific
August 25, 2023
Japan has started pumping treated nuclear waste water into the Pacific Ocean. It’s the result of a nuclear accident in 2011.
Are online retailers misleading customers about at-home fertility tests?
August 23, 2023
Researchers from the University of Sydney have accused a group of online retailers of misleading customers about the effectiveness of at-home fertility tests in a
NSW is scrambling to stop fire ants crossing from Queensland
July 24, 2023
Fire ants have been discovered six kilometres from the NSW border, prompting new restrictions to stop the ants from going across state lines.
Why is Melbourne having more earthquakes? Here’s what to know.
July 6, 2023
Three earthquakes have struck Melbourne and regional Victoria in the last two months. Here’s why.
Heather Anderson is the first female athlete to be diagnosed with CTE
July 5, 2023
Heather Anderson has been diagnosed with CTE. The former Adelaide Crows player is the first female athlete to be diagnosed with the disease.
Australia’s first public egg and sperm bank has opened
July 2, 2023
The first public egg and sperm bank will be run out of hospital in Victoria, and will be eligible for select Victorians to donate.
Europe has passed world-first artificial intelligence laws – here’s what happens next
June 17, 2023
Laws to regulate AI in the EU have passed Parliament, but must now be agreed upon with each member state. Here’s what is proposed
Here are the results from Canberra’s pill testing centre after 1,000 samples
June 8, 2023
Canberra’s pill testing centre has returned fascinating results after opening in July. This is what they are
Uber will limit surge pricing in NSW when there are public transport disruptions
June 2, 2023
Uber will cap surge pricing in NSW when there are unexpected public transport disruptions under a new deal with the state government.
A ban on ‘high-risk’ artificial intelligence is being considered in Australia
June 2, 2023
A ban on some AI could soon become a reality in Australia, according to a Federal Government paper released on Thursday. Here are the details
Paracetamol packets will be cut down to minimise overdose harm
May 4, 2023
How many paracetamol overdoses happen in Australia? The TGA has cut down on the legal amount sold after a report found cases were on the
Can Turnitin detect ChatGPT? Here’s what we know.
April 11, 2023
Turnitin has unveiled software they say can detect ChatGPT. But many Australian universities aren’t using it. Here’s why.
ChatGPT, summarise this essay for me
March 19, 2023
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has announced a new version of its chatbot ChatGPT, called GPT-4.
How much should parents be able to share of their kids online?
March 9, 2023
France restricts ‘sharenting’ to protect kids’ privacy online. Lawmakers introduce ‘private life’ concept, with officials authorised to intervene.
The CSIRO has warned of the emerging threat of ‘superbugs’
March 3, 2023
Antibiotic-resistant superbugs pose a “silent pandemic” threat, with potential for 10 million deaths per year by 2050 without effective action against resistance.
Over 40 cough medicines have been recalled due to an increased risk of deadly allergic reactions
March 1, 2023
The TGA in Australia has issued an urgent recall for 44 cough medicines due to a heightened risk of anaphylactic reactions caused by the presence
Queensland has become the first Australian state to legalise pill testing
February 25, 2023
Queensland becomes first Australian state to legalise pill testing as part of its commitment to reduce risks associated with drug use.
Several social media platforms have been served legal notices over their child safety practices
February 23, 2023
Australia issues legal notices to Twitter, TikTok, Google, Discord, and Twitch over child safety practices, seeking information to combat online child sexual abuse.
The Federal Govt has unveiled new rules to prevent future cyber attacks
February 22, 2023
New rules require Australian businesses to take “tangible steps” to manage cyberattack risks. Optus and Medibank were hit in large-scale attacks last year.
The Queensland govt wants to relax its laws on small amounts of illicit drugs
February 21, 2023
Queensland Govt’s new drug law diverts users to education programs, not court, for small amounts of illegal drugs.
Should you have a right to erase your personal info online?
February 19, 2023
Australia’s privacy laws may include legal rights to erase personal info online, as recommended by a recent review.
Could a male contraceptive pill soon be a reality?
February 15, 2023
Scientists have developed a contraceptive pill for men targeting sperm movement. Read about its potential success and how it works.
The Aus Govt has ordered the removal of China made security cameras from Defence offices
February 12, 2023
Aus govt orders removal of Chinese security cams from defence offices after audit. 913 Hikvision and Dahua devices found in govt buildings.
Young people will now only need one dose of the HPV vaccine
February 7, 2023
Australia shifts to single-dose HPV vaccine and expands catch-up program for under-26s, as it aims to eliminate cervical cancer and be a global leader.
Google has announced it is launching a competitor to ChatGPT
February 7, 2023
Here’s what we know about ‘Bard’: an artificial intelligence chatbot. It follows the success of OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT, which launched a test version last year.
Phone bans come into effect in SA and NT schools this week
January 30, 2023
Students at public schools in South Australia and the Northern Territory are now required to turn off their mobile phones and personal devices during school
Australia’s consumer watchdog is investigating misleading social media influencers
January 27, 2023
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is investigating social media influencers who provide misleading recommendations or endorsements to their followers.
There has been a significant rise in gastro cases in NSW
January 19, 2023
A public health alert for gastro has been issued in NSW amid a significant rise in cases in recent weeks.
Australia’s only fixed pill testing trial will be extended after positive reviews
January 14, 2023
A pill testing centre in Canberra will remain open until at least August after receiving a “great community response”, the ACT Government announced on Friday.
A diabetes drug that went viral on TikTok for weight loss will be out of stock until March
January 12, 2023
A drug used to treat Type 2 Diabetes won’t be available until the end of March in Australia, after TikTok videos promoting its weight loss
Could a new global COVID wave be on the way?
January 11, 2023
The new variant has been detected in at least 29 countries, including the U.S. and across Europe.
Enough fentanyl was seized in the U.S. this year “to kill every American”
December 22, 2022
Over 379 million deadly doses of fentanyl were seized by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) this year. This is “enough deadly doses of fentanyl
Is Elon Musk about to step down from Twitter?
December 19, 2022
It has been an eventful few days on Twitter following Elon Musk’s banning (and un-banning) of several prominent journalists.
Baby spinach sold at Coles and Woolworths has been recalled due to potential contamination
December 19, 2022
Baby spinach used in Coles and Woolworths-brand salads and leaf blends has been named in a nationwide recall for products believed to be contaminated with
What is ChatGPT?
December 18, 2022
A new conversational computer model called ‘ChatGPT’, released last month by the company OpenAI, has sparked global curiosity.
Scientists have discovered female snakes have a clitoris
December 15, 2022
For the first time, scientists have discovered snakes have a clitoris. In fact, they have two (called hemiclitores).
A bill to ban TikTok in the U.S. has been introduced
December 14, 2022
Legislation that would ban TikTok in the U.S. was unveiled this week. It comes as links between TikTok’s owners and the Chinese Government have raised
Should online platforms be responsible for what you write on social media?
December 14, 2022
Media companies and online platforms could be given new defamation protections under proposed new laws.
What will COVID look like in 2023?
December 13, 2022
The Federal Government has announced a new plan.
Crypto exchange founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been arrested
December 13, 2022
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder and former CEO of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been arrested in The Bahamas.
Telstra has apologised after making available the data of 132,000 customers
December 12, 2022
Personal details of over 132,000 Telstra customers were recently made available by the Australian telco giant.
Google has revealed what Australians searched for the most in 2022.
December 7, 2022
Today, Google released data around the most popular questions, trends, and topics searched for by Australians during 2022.
A law banning sex outside of marriage in Indonesia is expected to pass parliament this month
December 5, 2022
The new criminal code would also ban unmarried couples from living together.
TikTok will restrict tanning content amid skin cancer concerns
December 1, 2022
From today TikTok Australia will begin removing content that glamorises tanning, as part of a new campaign to warn users about the threat of skin
The Medibank hackers have posted a “full” customer data folder
December 1, 2022
The data was posted online with the message “case closed.”
A government agency in the U.S. has declared a lab-grown meat product safe for the first time
November 17, 2022
The FDA said it didn’t find any evidence that the lab-grown meat was any worse in quality than products produced in traditional ways.
The launch of paid verification on Twitter has led to a spate of ‘verified’ parodies
November 12, 2022
Elon Musk’s plan to charge any Twitter user $8 for verification is off to a difficult start.
The AFP believes hackers in Russia are behind the Medibank cyberattack
November 11, 2022
Police believe they know who the individuals responsible are, but will not publicly reveal this information while the case is ongoing.
Australia is entering a new COVID-19 wave
November 10, 2022
Almost three years after COVID-19 first reached our shores, a new wave of infections has started in Australia.
A thunderstorm asthma warning has been issued in Victoria today
November 10, 2022
The Victorian Department of Health has issued a thunderstorm asthma warning.
Meta has announced its biggest layoffs yet
November 10, 2022
Mark Zuckerberg has announced Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, will sack 11,000 workers – about 13% of its staff.
Hayfever hell: Here’s why your allergies are out of control
November 8, 2022
Hayfever and asthma sufferers in Victoria have been warned of higher levels of grass pollen this week.
Would you pay $8 for a blue tick?
November 7, 2022
On Twitter, you’ll soon be able to pay for verification. Here’s what else has happened since Elon Musk took over the platform.
A cybercrime is reported every 7 minutes in Australia
November 4, 2022
Losses from cyberattacks on businesses and employees rose to over $98 million.
Internet Explorer is dead after 27 years.
June 16, 2022
Microsoft retired the web browser this week Microsoft retired Internet Explorer this week, 27 years after it first went live. The browser will be replaced
Are Vapes harmful for your health?
April 12, 2022
Researchers at the Australian National University have published a review of global evidence on vaping. They found evidence of “significant harms” from vaping. The Cancer
The Omicron variant has 32 mutations in its spike protein. What does that actually mean?
December 1, 2021
With the news of the latest COVID-19 variant of concern, named Omicron, there is plenty of discourse around the ‘spike protein’ and ‘mutations’. Omicron has
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