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The sad new reality that shows how AI is changing Australia - and our relationships - forever
Australians overly attached to artificial intelligence could be at risk as recent changes to a popular platform have revealed just how obsessed some users have become with chatbots. The latest model of ChatGPT, called ChatGPT-5, was released...

Man United vs. Arsenal: Time, how to watch, stats, team news
Manchester United host Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday in a blockbuster start to the 2025-26 Premier League season as two sides whose rivalry defined the division in the 1990s and early 2000s take each other on once again. Big-name signings for...

Emmerdale Robert Sugden's new love interest 'unveiled' and it's bad news for Dawn Fletcher
Sara Baalla TV Reporter 11:00, 17 Aug 2025 Emmerdale fans believe they've unveiled Robert Sugden's new love interest, and it's bad news for Dawn Fletcher. Soap fans will recall that Robert (Ryan Hawley) made a surprise appearance at his ex-husband...

New faces for Harrison and Hetherington's dairy sales team in Carlisle
With a clear succession plan in place and an eye on long-term industry sustainability, Katie and Alfie will be learning the ropes under the leadership of Glyn Lucas, senior dairy sales manager. Commenting on the appointments, Glyn Lucas said:...

singapore NDR2025: Govt to study new laws to protect kids from harmful, toxic content online
The Government is currently studying the experiences of other countries that have passed new laws to tighten access to the internet and social media for children, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said at the National Day Rally 2025 on Sunday (Aug 17)....

Australia lead fleet after record-setting opening day in Germany
Australia tops the table after a fast and furious day one of the inaugural Germany Sail Grand Prix. Thousands of fans cheered from the sold-out Race Stadium, as the Germany SailGP Team, presented by Deutsche Bank, claimed the opening fleet race of...

Sports News | Alyssa Healy Shines in Australia 'A' Series Against India Ahead of T20 World Cup
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): Australia women's team skipper Alyssa Healy showed exceptional form in the 'A' series against India, ahead of her international return next month for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in India. Healy was the highest...

‘Wednesday’ Stars Descend on Australia for ‘Doom’ Tour Ahead of Season Two Release
The “Wednesday” cast and creators have joined Australian fans for the final leg of the Doom Tour ahead of the release of the second part of the show’s second season. Turning Sydney’s Cockatoo Island into a gothic landscape on Saturday, fans were...

The Weekly Wicket: West Indies’ ODI History to Babar-Rizwan Asia Cup Snub – Cricket's Top Highlights (PICS)
The third week of August saw the highs and lows of cricket, from West Indies scripting the ODI series win and Dewald Brevis' record T20I, to an emotional farewell to Bob Simpson and Babar-Rizwan's Asia Cup snub, with new rules adding to the drama....

Sports News | ICC Expresses Sadness at Passing of Bob Simpson
Dubai [UAE], August 17 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed grief on the demise of former Australia captain Bob Simpson at the age of 89, according to a release from ICC. The Australian legend passed away on Saturday. Also...

Michael Jackson Charts A New Hit, A Decade And A Half After His Death
Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” debuts at No. 23 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs chart, earning the late superstar a seventh career appearance on the list. AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 01: Photo of Michael JACKSON; Portrait of Michael Jackson, wearing...
How Australia stunned the Springboks with a comeback for the ages
Some matches follow the most predictable script. Others flip it in spectacular style. Australia’s exploits at Ellis Park on Saturday belong to the latter category. Their comeback from 22-0 down against the Springboks, at a venue where they had not...

Australian Prime Minister Transcript – Press Conference 17 August
Prime Minister Good morning, I’m Patrick Gorman, the Federal Member for Perth, and the Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, and it is delightful to be here at the Resources Technology Showcase here at the Perth Convention Centre with the...

Second defeat for Nepal in Australia
By a staff reporter,Kathmandu, Aug. 17: Nepal suffered a 32-run defeat against Bangladesh ‘A’ in the second match of the ongoing Top End T20 Series in Australia. Chasing a target of 187 at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on Saturday, Nepal...

Victoria expands renewable energy zones, but costs to nearly double
One of Australia’s largest renewable energy transmission projects has expanded zones for solar, battery and wind developments with the cost of connection to almost double. The latest version of Victoria’s 2025 Transmission Plan,released by state...

School Assembly News Headlines (August 18): Top National, World, Sports News
School Assembly News Headlines Photo : iStock India witnessed major developments today, from astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s return to Delhi and Vikram Misri’s Nepal visit, to rescue operations in J&K after a deadly cloudburst. Globally, the...

Proteas Coach Shukri Conrad Defends Aiden Markram After Australia Clinch T20I
The T20I series decider in Cairns went down to the wire, with Glenn Maxwell’s unbeaten 62 off 36 balls guiding Australia to victory off the penultimate delivery. The win secured a 2-1 series triumph for the hosts. Maxwell was named Player of the...

Tanvir A Mishuk Launches APP AI Pty Ltd to Drive AI-Powered Financial Transformation in Australia and New Zealand
Tanvir A Mishuk, a pioneering figure in global fintech and the architect behind several major digital finance successes, has launched APP AI Pty Ltd, a next-generation fintech consulting firm headquartered in Sydney. The firm is poised to lead...
‘Taxpayers paying the price’: Victoria’s renewable energy transition cost blowout
Sky News contributor Jamiee Rogers discusses Victoria’s renewable energy transition cost blowouts. “The estimated cost of connecting Victoria’s renewable energy zones is expected to almost double to $8 billion,” Ms Rogers said. “This report also...

Bangkok: Gen Z's Top Destination Choice
BANGKOK has been selected as the best destination in the world for Gen Z according to a Time Out survey. The capital of Thailand has surpassed major cities in the world such as Melbourne, Cape Town, and New York City. The survey involved 18,500...