With Chinese tech giants triggering national security concerns — amid Beijing-backed bad actors capable of orchestrating massive cyberattacks worldwide — the outcome of the constant tussle could shape the world’s tech landscape for years to come.
‘My Nemesis’ review: Charmaine Craig’s look at feminism through rivalry
Charmaine Craig’s “My Nemesis” is the spiky little feminist page-turner you’ve been waiting for, reviewer Marion Winik writes.
This flavorful recipe captures the essence of a shrimp boil
A true shrimp boil is an event for a crowd, with a giant pot of bubbling water at its center.
Australia would spot any spy balloon over country, thinktank says, suggesting best way to down one
Jindalee radar system detects airborne objects from ‘very long range’, while missile from F-35 jet more effective than laser for striking oneGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s radar network would be abl…
Four questions the RBA and Philip Lowe may face during grilling from MPs
Further rate rises, Reserve Bank strategy, transparency and whether to extend Lowe’s term are likely to come under scrutinyGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastWhen Philip Lowe fronts Senate estimates on Wednesday an…
Tanya Plibersek urged to intervene to stop stockpiled soft plastics from being dumped
Environmentalist alliance says plastic waste from failed supermarket-backed recycling scheme can be safely warehoused until it can be recycled Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app…
No questions asked: money laundering thrives in Australia because of professionals willing to facilitate it
Lawyers, accountants and real estate agents face can little scrutiny and there is as yet no action from government to increase regulationGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastRaids earlier this month by the Australian…
Cobalt’s battery-powered boom has turned to bust
A rally in the cobalt market used in EV batteries is turning into a rout, putting pressure on miners and offering tentative cost relief for carmakers.
Egyptian challenging Australia’s indefinite detention warned he faces forced removal within month
Tony Sami, held for 10 years, is fighting to stay with his two children and had been preparing for landmark high court caseGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAn Egyptian man challenging the lawfulness of Australia’…
How ChatGPT kicked off an AI arms race
One day in mid-November, workers at OpenAI got an unexpected assignment: Release a chatbot, fast. Thirteen days later, ChatGPT was born.