How DeepSeek changed the future of AI — and what that means for our jobs
What no-one talks about as the AI revolution unfolds in stock market hype and scientific gung-ho is what the developers all really trying to do. They're trying to replicate the human brain.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-03/deepseek-accelerates-ai-robot-jobs-takeover/104886722
PFAS testing blitz returns worrying results for some NSW communities
The tests show there is no need for concern in most parts of the state, but concerning levels of the "forever chemicals" have been detected in three regions.
War partly to blame for 'unprecedented' antisemitism wave, experts say
An extremism researcher says the protracted nature of the recent war has in part contributed to an "unprecedented" wave of antisemitic incidents in Australia.
Young men are gravitating to Dutton. Will this win him the election?
Peter Dutton is clearly connecting with disenfranchised young men better than progressives and Anthony Albanese are. The risk is how that translates across the electorate.
'Buyers' market' opens up in some areas as house prices flatten
The ongoing pressure of high interest rates and the cost of living has pushed down house prices in some capital cities, opening up the market for first home buyers.
Five women targeted in potential antisemitic attack at Bondi Beach
NSW Police are searching for three men who were in a car believed to be involved in what is being treated as an antisemitic attack on a group of young women in Sydney's east on Saturday night.
More than 700 Marilyn Monroes take the plunge in jetty swim
More than 700 people dress as Marilyn Monroe have braved scorching temperatures to raise funds for Cancer Council SA during the popular Marilyn Jetty Swim.
Dalkeith home targeted with antisemitic graffiti amid wave of attacks in Australia
A home in Perth's western suburbs is the target of antisemitic graffiti, with WA police confirming they're investigating the incident.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-02/dalkeith-home-targeted-with-antisemitic-graffiti/104887452
Swiss champ hands Aussie team first Cadel Evans Road Race victory
Temperatures reached 41 degrees as Swiss national champion Mauro Schmid won his first UCI World Tour one day race in blistering conditions in Geelong.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-02/mauro-schmid-wins-cadel-evans-great-ocean-road-race/104887196
The legal loopholes permitting 'sexually transmitted tax debt'
Selling your home is an occasion that would normally call for celebration, but for Millie, it's a day marked with feelings of betrayal, defeat and grief.
Person in car killed when plane crashed on Philadelphia road
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker says a person who was in a car at the time of the crash has died, along with six people on the plane.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-02/philadelphia-plane-crash-killed-person-in-car/104886512
Quick hits: Star's unwanted feat as nightmare dismissal sums up low
Dinesh Chandimal achieves something rarely seen, a forgettable moment for an ex-captain and a record low in Sri Lanka's proud Test history. Here are the quick hits from day four of the first Test in Galle.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-02/sri-lanka-australia-first-test-day-four-quick-hits/104885672
Five quick hits: Spinners race for five and Mooney's maiden Test ton
Australia's spinner raced to a five-wicket haul, Beth Mooney conquered a sleepless night and an Aussie collapse to hit a maiden Test century, and England's 10th wicket temporarily delayed victory. Here are five quick hits from day three of the Women's Ashes Test.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-02/five-quick-hits-women-s-ashes-test-day-three/104885600
Grammys 2025: Who's playing, how to watch and who'll win
Everything you need to know about this week's Grammy Awards: who's nominated, who's playing, and how to watch.
Meet the Matildas shaping a new era for Australian women's football
With the Asian Cup, World Cup and Olympics taking place in the next three years, the Matildas needed to re-fresh their squad. These are the faces bringing the spark back to Australia's beloved side.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-02/eight-new-matildas-womens-football-soccer-debut/104850520
It’s a footy-mad community with no AFL player – but that may change
Wadeye is one of the most isolated parts of Australia, but that hasn't stopped some of the country's most exciting young footballers from being noticed.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-02/wadeye-nt-football-talent-afl-player-hopes/104761940
The unredacted truth about America's conspiracy theory obsession
Before Donald Trump jumped on the bandwagon, suspicions have long surrounded some of America's biggest stories — and they're growing bigger and bigger.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-02/jfk-documents-trump-conspiracy-theories/104875274
WA premier praises police transparency in wake of Floreat murders probe
Premier Roger Cook applauds WA Police for its "warts and all" report detailing the mistakes that were made in the lead-up to the murders of Jennifer and Gretl Petelczyc, while warning a Liberal-National government would weaken gun laws.
Third man charged over fatal double shooting on Mornington Peninsula
A third man has been charged with murder following a fatal double shooting on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula last December.
Black Hawk helicopters the best weapon in fighting bushfires
They were US military aircraft in a previous life, but now these Black Hawks are fighting WA bushfires.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-01/black-hawk-helicopters-fight-wa-fires/104857258