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Big tech is waking up to the idea that human nature may be worth saving. Too late?
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (603+ words) Maybe the lords of the cloud are feeling guilty as it becomes apparent that AI is going to subsume us....
Richard Marles and Penny Wong spend $179, 401 on US trip
12+ hour, 12+ min ago (700+ words) The expenses scandal that sent the Albanese government into a tailspin late last year hasn't deterred Labor ministers from shelling out to discharge their duties....
Luke Sayers lewd photo scandal: Credibility the key issue in defamation court case
3+ hour, 56+ min ago (357+ words) Lawyers for former Carlton boss Luke Sayers are fighting to have his estranged wife's defamation case moved away from the Supreme Court, to keep the trial away from the public glare....
Former top medical officer wants to cut tobacco taxes
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (68+ words) Former deputy chief medical officer Dr Nick Coatsworth has called for a reduction in tobacco excise amid fears the illegal market would begin to drive an increase in smoking. Updated May 18, 2026 " 7: 17pm, first published 7: 12pm...
Woman held at knifepoint in shocking early morning carjacking
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (42+ words) A female driver and a good Samaritan have been threatened at knifepoint in a Melbourne carjacking. Updated May 18, 2026 " 7: 21pm, first published 6: 17pm...
South-east Queensland battered by rain
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (52+ words) Parts of the state's south-east received a month of rain in one day, causing chaos in streets and roads. Updated May 18, 2026 " 7: 30pm, first published 7: 27pm...
Woman hit in crash that closed major Queensland highway
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (38+ words) The M1 was closed south of Brisbane after a horror crash involving 10 cars. Updated May 18, 2026 " 7: 29pm, first published 7: 27pm...
The Herald's rugby league reporters on Origin team selections
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (58+ words) Christian Nicoloussi, Billie Eder and Adrian Proszenko talk through some of the shock selections and omissions for NSW and Queensland ahead of Origin I. Updated May 18, 2026 " 4: 51pm, first published 4: 47pm...
Flegler opens up on 'emotional' Origin return
3+ hour, 12+ min ago (44+ words) Maroons prop Tom Flegler speaks to media after earning selection for the State of Origin series opener. Updated May 18, 2026 " 6: 00pm, first published 5: 57pm...
When university students reported more bad behaviour, harassment and bullying decreased
7+ min ago (765+ words) May 18, 2026 " 3: 52pm Dozens of university residential colleges have recorded a sharp drop in sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination after overhauling the way students report bad behaviour. A two-year study tracking more than 3200 students across 31 student houses at nine universities found incidents…...