5 h. ago Amazon boosts Australian investment to $20 billion to meet AI, data demands

The global tech giant will boost its investment in Australia to $20 billion by 2029 to meet surging demand for access to artificial intelligence, web storage and hosting, and more.

Economics

30 h. ago ‘China has Apple by the balls’: How the rising superpower captured the tech giant

Apple Inc reaped staggering profits by outsourcing its manufacturing – but its “epic” technology transfer has consequences, says one long-time observer.

Politics

30 h. ago He walked away from footy 11 years ago, but this key figure has Andrew Dillon’s ear

Andrew Demetriou insists he’s retired and has barely attended a game in an official capacity since he departed the AFL, but the former league chief has emerged as a loyal and trusted confidante of the man now reshaping the competition and its administration.

Politics

44 h. ago Education minister promises to reduce WA teachers’ workload in first major speech

Sabine Winton spoke at the State School Teachers’ Union WA state council conference following the release of a survey which revealed the key reasons teachers had considered quitting.

Society

47 h. ago German industrial giant dumps Exmouth Gulf project after fierce fight

For many years, the West Australian community has battled against the industrialisation of the area known as Ningaloo’s nursery. They’re now celebrating a “major win”.

Politics

47 h. ago Woodside secures extension to respond to North West Shelf conditions

The deadline for the company to respond to Environment Minister Murray Watt’s mystery conditions around its impact on ancient nearby Aboriginal rock art was Friday.

Politics

54 h. ago ‘Not to be messed with’: Criminals recruited for country’s biggest wind farm

The revelation of criminal involvement in the giant federally funded project broadens the construction industry scandal beyond the CFMEU.

Events

64 h. ago Caravan giant taken to Federal Court over claims it misled customers

Australia's largest caravan manufacturer has been taken to the Federal Court over allegations it misled customers by wrongly advertising some of its caravans as off-roaders.

Economics

67 h. ago Manning ICAC inquiry as it happened: Former head of School Infrastructure NSW quizzed on ethical, conflict of interest obligations

After nearly six weeks, the key subject of the Independent Commission Against Corruption’s investigation into School Infrastructure NSW is due to give evidence.

Politics

69 h. ago Woodside’s key Browse oil spill stopping tech dismissed by fellow LNG giant

Chevron said the technology had not yet been deployed in Australia and had only been deployed “a limited number of times internationally for subsea applications.”

Events

69 h. ago Victoria to push for stricter laws after Monash IVF chief steps down

The heath minister called on Monash IVF to take further action in response to recent embryo mix-ups after the fertility giant’s embattled CEO stepped down.

Politics

2 d. ago Manning ICAC inquiry LIVE updates: Former Head of School Infrastructure NSW quizzed on ethical, conflict of interest obligations

After nearly six weeks, the key subject of the Independent Commission Against Corruption’s investigation into School Infrastructure NSW is due to give evidence.

Politics

2 d. ago Manning ICAC inquiry LIVE updates: Former head of School Infrastructure NSW to appear

After nearly six weeks, the key subject of the Independent Commission Against Corruption’s investigation into School Infrastructure NSW is due to give evidence.

Politics

3 d. ago Council dealt blow in fight against plans to turn sports field into homes

Ryde council has been fighting tooth and nail to stop an RSL club from turning a sports field into seniors housing. They’ve just lost a major challenge.

Politics

3 d. ago Repairs to burst pipe that caused major sewage spill delayed

Repairs to a burst pipe that caused a major sewage spill in Perth have been delayed.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Three strikes’: Demands for answers over repeat Monash IVF bungles

Key investors, medical negligence lawyers and governance experts say Monash IVF and its board are under pressure after “systemic” failures, as health ministers prepare for talks about tightening regulations.

Events

3 d. ago Broncos star stops NRL teammate amid ‘creepy’ sexual assault

Teui “TC” Robati has been sentenced for that attack – in which Pat Carrigan intervened – after earlier being cleared of rape in a separate incident.

Events

3 d. ago Teenager charged by police after reporting hate crime has charges dropped

A teenager who was targeted in a Penrith shopping centre because of his sexuality, then was charged by police when he reported the assault, has had the case dismissed and his costs awarded in court.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Betrayal’: NSW to cut battery subsidies as federal scheme kicks in

A key consumer group has come out swinging against the NSW government’s plans to axe its incentive to install a home solar battery from July and redirect funds to household “virtual power plants” to stabilise the grid.

Politics

3 d. ago A terrifying tour of Silicon Valley’s deluded plans for a techno

Science journalist Adam Becker investigates the visions of the tech billionaires and their vision of an AI dominated future ... in space.

Politics