A huge artificial intelligence data centre capable of training models like ChatGPT is planned for WA's remote north at a cost of billons of dollars.
Telstra, powering 25m mobile services, experienced a major outage blamed on a time-keeping server issue. The Australian government dismissed foreign interference speculation and launched an investigation. Services have largely returned to normal.
A nearly five-hour Telstra mobile outage disrupted train lines, traffic lights, and payments across Australia. Caused by time-keeping server synchronization issues, the root cause remains unknown. Experts suggest mandating multi-carrier routing for essential services and businesses to improve resilience.
Over 120 NSW crown prosecutors have jointly defended their Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Sally Dowling SC, after a parliamentary inquiry report alleged she leaked information to the media and gave false evidence. The inquiry focused on a leak to 2GB regarding a judge's decision to allow an Acknowledgement of Country before sentencing. Ms. Dowling maintains she did not authorize the leak, and the Attorney-General supports her testimony.
Over 120 NSW crown prosecutors have publicly supported their Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Sally Dowling SC, following a parliamentary inquiry report alleging she leaked information to the media and gave false evidence. The inquiry focused on a leak to 2GB regarding a judge's decision to allow an Acknowledgement of Country before sentencing.
A 37-year-old firefighter from southern Tasmania has been charged with possessing bestiality material. Police allege they found the material on a storage device. The man is suspended and will appear in court in October.
South Australia confirmed its second H5 bird flu case on the Yorke Peninsula. A giant petrel found at Hardwicke Bay tested positive for a low viral load. Authorities are testing two other suspected cases and urge vigilance.
