Mackay Sugar, Australia's second-largest raw sugar producer, shut down two of its three mills after a cybersecurity attack. The company hopes to resume staged production next week, while growers face significant delays and potential losses due to the compromised systems.
Mackay Memorial Hospital has developed the "EBM Guardian" system, integrating generative AI with evidence-based medicine and multi-layer verification. This AI tool assists physicians in quickly searching and organizing medical literature, reducing the risk of AI-generated misinformation and improving patient care efficiency.
A police officer sustained a lower leg injury after being struck by an allegedly stolen car in Paget, North Queensland. The vehicle crashed twice before the occupant fled, prompting a police search.
The largest multi-sport event in regional Australia begins in Mackay, with 2,000 competitors flocking to the city from across Queensland.
