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Watering down Australia’s AI copyright laws would sacrifice writers’ livelihoods to ‘brogrammers’ | Tracey Spicer

Watering down Australia’s AI copyright laws would sacrifice writers’ livelihoods to ‘brogrammers’ | Tracey Spicer

The year was 1987. The location: a busy Brisbane newsroom. I was tapping away on a Remington typewriter to tell the story of a corrupt state government with an autocratic leader, Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen. Technology quickly evolved. A few years...

Australia Anti-Venom Market Report 2025 | Healthcare Demand & Forecasts 2024-2033 - Australia Grapples with High Production Costs and Logistical Challenges - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 11, 2025-- The "Australia Anti-Venom Market - Healthcare Demand & Forecast 2025-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Australia Anti Venom Market is expected to reach US$ 39.27 million by...

Smart money or dumb luck? Government fund's $50-million lithium bet pays off

Smart money or dumb luck? Government fund's $50-million lithium bet pays off

The good times roll on at the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, or NRFC. Less than a week ago, the government fund's seemingly audacious investment in Liontown Resources Ltd (ASX: LTR) was facing scrutiny. Commentators and analysts were...

I live in Australia and believe this place has the best standard of living in the country: 'The most perfect weather you can get'

I live in Australia and believe this place has the best standard of living in the country: 'The most perfect weather you can get'

Australians have named what they believe to be the places with the 'very best' standard of living in the country - and some of them may surprise you. While Sydney and Melbourne may offer more career opportunities and plentiful dining options, many...

Israel-Palestine conflict has caused ‘division’ within Australian communities

Israel-Palestine conflict has caused ‘division’ within Australian communities

Former Labor cabinet minister Joel Fitzgibbon says the Israel-Palestine conflict is causing “division” within local Australian communities. Mr Fitzgibbon told Sky News Australia that it’s a “very complex issue” to understand. “I wouldn’t criticise...

Australia’s Neumann Space appoints first U.S. based executive as VP Business Development to focus on U.S. and global expansion

Australia’s Neumann Space appoints first U.S. based executive as VP Business Development to focus on U.S. and global expansion

Australian space technology company Neumann Space has announced the appointment of Mr. Jason Wallace as Vice President, Business Development, based in the United States. The appointment marks a significant milestone for Neumann Space, with Mr....

No targets: How Australia’s wealthiest state went rogue on emissions

No targets: How Australia’s wealthiest state went rogue on emissions

The state of Western Australia must target emission reductions of between 17-45 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, and 42-64 per cent by 2035, to keep up with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C, a new report has found. The...

Australia to Recognize Palestinian State at UN

Australia to Recognize Palestinian State at UN

On Sunday 10 August, Australia announced that it will officially recognize a Palestinian state at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese framed it as a crucial step toward achieving a two-state...

Albanese government displays no ‘honesty’ on energy policy

Albanese government displays no ‘honesty’ on energy policy

Nationals Leader David Littleproud says there is no “honesty” from the Albanese government on energy policy. Mr Littleproud told Sky News Australia that the subsidies should be taken away from the costings of net-zero. “We now need the fourth...

Plan to seize Gaza City pushed Australia to recognition

Plan to seize Gaza City pushed Australia to recognition

Anthony Albanese on Monday confirmed Australia would join the UK, France and Canada in recognising Palestine at a United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York in September, following mounting pressure to take action to support the suffering...

‘We don’t agree with many of the actions of Netanyahu and his government’: Penny Wong

‘We don’t agree with many of the actions of Netanyahu and his government’: Penny Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has not commented on critics of Netanyahu who claim the Israeli Prime Minister is continuing the war for political preservation purposes. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially stated Australia recognises...

Australia Extends Collins Class Support To Maintain Submarine Capability Until AUKUS Fleet Arrival

Australia Extends Collins Class Support To Maintain Submarine Capability Until AUKUS Fleet Arrival

According to information published by BAE Systems on August 8, 2025, Canberra has awarded two major contract extensions to secure the long-term sustainment of the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarine sonar and periscope systems well...

Minister can’t guarantee that murderers or rapists will spend any time in prison under ‘deport now, appeal later’ scheme

Minister can’t guarantee that murderers or rapists will spend any time in prison under ‘deport now, appeal later’ scheme

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Australian politicians react to Albanese’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state

Australian politicians react to Albanese’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state

Protests have consequences. Allowing a mob to strut across the Sydney Harbour Bridge was all the encouragement needed for Labor to not only hand another $20 million in taxpayer money to ‘Palestine’, but also pledge to formally recognise Palestine...

Economist slams federal government for international student ‘immigration scam’

Economist slams federal government for international student ‘immigration scam’

Australia’s student visa system has received criticism for harming the integrity of Australia’s immigration system. The Unconventional Economist, Leith Van Onselen joined Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings to discuss why. Hear more highlights from 4BC...

Koppamurra Rare Earths Project Gains Momentum with Government Grant – ASX 200 Outlook

Koppamurra Rare Earths Project Gains Momentum with Government Grant – ASX 200 Outlook

Highlights,Government grant boosts rare earths project progress,Koppamurra set for metallurgical testwork before PFS,Strong national focus on critical minerals supply,Australian Rare Earths (ASX:AR3) has secured further funding through the...

SGH has another record year with $924m profit while enhancing focus on Australia to achieve further growth

SGH has another record year with $924m profit while enhancing focus on Australia to achieve further growth

SGH is heading towards $1 billion of annual net profit — to reach this remarkable milestone the conglomerate has bet big on Australia’s growing economy and its need for more infrastructure and housing. SGH on Tuesday reported a 9 per cent rise in...

Australia Will Recognise Palestinian Statehood At UN Assembly, Says PM Albanese

Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, has announced that the country will officially recognise Palestinian statehood during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September, as part of a growing global push for a...

Australia also plans to recognize Palestinian statehood

Australia also plans to recognize Palestinian statehood

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia plans to officially recognize Palestinian statehood in September, during the UN General Assembly, reports BBC. Albanese informed that Australia has received assurances from...

Australia to recognize Palestinian state at UNGA next month, drawing strong Israeli condemnation

Australia to recognize Palestinian state at UNGA next month, drawing strong Israeli condemnation

Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Monday, August 11, 2025. (Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on...

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