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Australia’s top court backs grassroots group in landmark climate case on coal mine

MACH Energy had sought to extend the life of its Mount Pleasant mine, which is due to end operations in December, until 2048 and double its coal production.

Australia probes app used in cheap smart glasses over privacy fears

Smart glasses let wearers take photos, film videos, listen to music, make phone calls, translate text or interact with an AI assistant.

OpenAI contrite at Australian inquiry on breaches but avoids full public glare with Altman’s absence

OpenAI Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon attends the Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence in Sydney, Australia, on Oct 6.

OpenAI sorry for Australia hack, wants to rebuild trust

OpenAI’s chief strategy officer Jason Kwon appeared before Australian lawmakers on Oct 6 to answer for the incident.

Flydubai co-pilot completed part of his flight training in New Zealand, police say

Immigration records show the flydubai co-pilot arrived in New Zealand on Nov 30, 2018, and departed on May 23, 2019.

Australian opposition party vows ‘biggest cut to immigration’ in country’s history

Australian opposition leader Angus Taylor said the move would prioritise skilled workers.

Australian soldier killed, five injured when vehicle rolls over in training

Australia probes flydubai co-pilot’s links to the country, police say

The co-pilot of flydubai Flight 1073 attacked his captain in an attempt to crash the plane carrying mostly Israeli passengers.

Rare tornado rips through Australia town

Videos shared on social media showed the twister sweeping through a suburban neighbourhood.

Several injured in Australia as car crashes into crowd north of Sydney

The driver was arrested at the scene in the city about 110km north of the New South Wales state capital Sydney.

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