R360 players to be banned from international rugby union
Rugby union players who sign up for the R360 breakaway franchise league will be ineligible for international selection, national governing bodies have confirmed. ⌘ Read more
Trump believes he ‘deserves’ the Nobel Peace Prize. Experts say it’s unlikely he’ll win
US President Donald Trump has made no secret that he wants to win this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. Here’s why experts say it’s unlikely he’ll win the prestigious award. ⌘ Read more
‘It’s a human rights tragedy’: Aged care facility inappropriately restrained residents
A South Australian government aged care home, which looks after 23 people with dementia or complex disabilities, inappropriately used lap belts and other mechanical restraints to stop falls and control residents’ behaviour, the ABC can reveal. ⌘ Read more
Telcos face surprise ‘stress test’ within weeks as Optus fallout continues
The adequacy of Australia’s emergency call network will be stress tested with a surprise drill ahead of bushfire season, as the opposition ramps up its assault over the communication minister’s handling of last month’s fatal triple-0 outage. ⌘ Read more
When is the Bathurst 1000, and will it be raining?
The 2025 Bathurst 1000 gets underway this weekend. Here’s all you need to know before the 68th running of the iconic endurance race. ⌘ Read more
Industry warns ‘no gas, no future’ amid high prices and falling demand
A future made in Australia? Not if gas prices keep rising, major manufacturers warn as they call for urgent action to secure affordable supply. ⌘ Read more
Can private information uploaded to ChatGPT be found by other users?
Data experts say it is hard to know what the implications are for 3,000 flood victims who have had personal information uploaded to the AI platform by a government contractor. ⌘ Read more
Students’ lives shattered as top universities sued over unaccredited courses
Students have been left with HECS debts and careers that are “non-existent” after completing degrees that were not accredited. Class actions have been launched against two Australian universities. ⌘ Read more
New AFP boss warns hate crime laws may need to be strengthened further
In a wide-ranging interview as she begins as AFP commissioner, Krissy Barrett announces a new sub-terror strike force, and flags that newly written hate crime laws may need to be strengthened further. ⌘ Read more
Housing charity linked to 17-storey high rise run by investment firm
A Victorian housing charity awarded more than $200 million in taxpayer funds for a proposed 17-storey tower is controlled by a for-profit investment firm, the ABC can reveal. ⌘ Read more
Python 3.14.0 released
Version\
3.14.0 of the Python language has been released. There are a lot of
changes this time around, including official support for free threading, template string literals, and much more; see
the announcement for details. ⌘ Read more
High-speed onion mist: Cutting technique and blade sharpness affect droplet spray, study shows
A new discovery about how cutting onions ejects pungent aerosols up to two-thirds of a meter into the air has led to practical advice for reducing the spray: Cut onions slowly with a sharpened blade or coat an onion in oil before cutting. ⌘ Read more
Auditing user activity in pods and nodes with the Security-Profiles-Operator
Kubernetes’ native audit logs are essential for tracking control plane activities, but they fail to capture what happens inside a container or on the host node itself during kubectl debugging sessions. This creates a security and… ⌘ Read more
Managing Kubernetes Workloads Using the App of Apps Pattern in ArgoCD-2
Managing a cloud native infrastructure at scale is no longer just about deploying single applications – it’s about organizing environments, defining clear boundaries and keeping everything version-controlled, consistent, automated and easily managed within a simple and… ⌘ Read more
Research shows females carry a much higher genetic risk for major depression
In a study involving about 200,000 people diagnosed with depression, scientists have identified almost twice as many genetic red flags in the DNA of females compared with males. ⌘ Read more
German mayor stabbed outside home, Chancellor Merz condemns ‘abhorrent act’
Iris Stalzer, a Social Democrat who was elected mayor of Herdecke in the Ruhr region a week ago, is reportedly suffered life-threatening injuries. ⌘ Read more
Macron urged by his first PM to resign in escalating French crisis
Emmanuel Macron’s first prime minister urges the cornered French head of state to resign in a shock call that compounded an escalating political crisis. ⌘ Read more
I went on a short stroll in the woods and came across two great spotted woodpeckers. They were busy with their courtship display, I reckon, so it took them a while to notice me and escape into thicker parts out of sight. That was really awesome. There are a lot of apples and sloes now, looking really good. The cam issues still persist, though, I wish the photos were sharper. Also, I got the error that the function wheel was not adjusted correctly and alledgedly pointed between two options numerous times. And no, it was bang on a setting. https://lyse.isobeef.org/waldspaziergang-2025-10-07/
The world’s chemical pollution: Current state of research
Two authors from ETH Zurich and RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau have concluded that the rapid production and distribution of chemicals in the environment means that regulatory risk assessment can no longer keep pace with their ever-increasing numbers. ⌘ Read more
Boosting work engagement through a simple smartphone diary
Work engagement is a positive and persistent state of mind related to one’s work. It is characterized by high energy and mental resilience (vigor), enthusiasm and involvement (dedication), and complete concentration in the task at hand (absorption). Engaged workers are not merely more productive; they are more likely to be proactive, creative, and less susceptible to burnout. Most importantly, work engagement has been consistently … ⌘ Read more
Hiring in high-growth firms: Exploring the timing of organizational changes
High-growth firms (HGFs) refer to businesses that achieve rapid growth in terms of employees or revenue. Based on the established definition, HGFs are businesses with at least 10 employees and annual growth rates of 20% or more, observed over a period of three years. This three-year span is considered the high-growth (HG) period of the company. Even though this growth is often short-lived and difficult to sustain, it plays … ⌘ Read more
The 10 Best Apple Deals Under $100 for Prime Day
As Prime Big Deal Days continues, we’re highlighting all of the best Apple deals you can get for under $100 on Amazon. This includes AirPods, Apple Pencil Pro, AirTags, iPhone cases, USB-C chargers, and more.
Breaking: Scientists win Nobel Prize in Physics for discoveries in quantum mechanics
Three scientists have won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for “the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit”. ⌘ Read more
Robin Williams’s daughter begs fans to stop making AI content of her father
The daughter of the late actor Robin Williams has condemned AI-generated content featuring her father’s likeness. ⌘ Read more
Second inquest into cold case murders of trio in outback begins
Gordon Twaddle, Karen Edwards, and Tim Thomson were killed almost 50 years ago. A second inquest into their deaths hopes to deliver answers for their loved ones. ⌘ Read more
Shutdown Threatens Food Aid Program Relied on By Millions of Families
Associated Press Reporters, - MedPage Today | Associated Press
_Stephan: Trump is a psychopath, and so are a number of his vassals like Stephen Miller. They demonstrate their mental illness every day, and it just gets nastier. They obviously care nothing for the wellbeing of American families as this report details. And, meanwhile, the Republican Congressmembers just docilely watch … ⌘ Read more
Trump open to invoking the Insurrection Act
Irie Sentner, Staff Writer - Politico
Stephan: We are watching the military, ICE, and CBP Gestapo takeover of cities where Americans voted for Democrat control. In my opinion, this is all being done because Trump wants to frighten Americans into submission, and control the outcome of 2026 election so a submissive Republican majority retains control of Congress.
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WA Government appeals $2.8m compensation for foster care abuse survivor
The WA government is appealing a record $2.8 million compensation payment awarded to Dion Barber, who suffered repeated sexual abuse while in foster care during the 1980s and 1990s. ⌘ Read more
10 Shocking Crimes Where the Perpetrator Walked Free
The legal system operates on a fundamental principle: a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. For the general public, this can sometimes lead to jarring and controversial outcomes. In certain high-profile cases, the facts of a crime seem clear. Yet, the legal defenses and trial procedures result in a stunning […]
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Gold Coast mayor says Qld government hoarding cyclone recovery funds
Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate is calling for the state government to hand over funding allocated to help cover the city’s growing disaster recovery bill following Tropical Cyclone Alfred. ⌘ Read more
Australia able to ‘break records’ with world cup approach
Beth Mooney has predicted Australia’s new approach to ODI cricket will pay off in the Women’s Cricket World Cup, with a greater desire to take the game on. ⌘ Read more
Chainsaw was not used to murder man on NSW far south coast, police say
Authorities say they are still piecing together who was involved in a “violent altercation” that left a man fatally stabbed and another in hospital. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane man pleads not guilty to murdering uncle outside home
Restaurant owner and father of four Abdul Basith Mohammed was found dead outside his home in 2017 after going to investigate a power outage. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous-run corporation convicted, fined for failing to lodge reports
The corporation has been fined $2,000 for failing to lodge reports to the Office of the Registrar of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations. ⌘ Read more
Trump is deploying more troops on home soil — here’s where things stand
US President Donald Trump is ramping up efforts to deploy the National Guard in more cities across the country to combat what he claims is a “war from within”. Here’s a quick rundown on where Mr Trump has stationed troops — and which cities might be next. ⌘ Read more
SA childcare centre ‘unsuitable to open’ amid supervision concerns
The Education Standards Board has closed Edge Early Learning Centre at Plympton for 90 days following an investigation into reports of “inadequate supervision” of children. ⌘ Read more
SA Police Commissioner cleared over 1990s firearms incident
South Australia’s corruption watchdog has cleared Police Commissioner Grant Stevens of a discipline breach for accidentally discharging his firearm during a house raid in the early 1990s. ⌘ Read more
Man likely to plead guilty to charge of allegedly giving Nazi salute
Matthew Daniel Whiteway was charged by Queensland Police over allegedly giving a Nazi salute in Brisbane in September. ⌘ Read more
Mining giants enter arbitration over collapse of $5.7b deal in Queensland
Peabody Energy demands Anglo American return its $113.6 million deposit more than a month after the collapse of a deal to buy five mine sites in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. ⌘ Read more
Australian wins with a jaffle at World Porridge Making Championship
An oatmeal-filled jaffle made by a Melbourne food stylist and flavoured with Bundaberg Rum and bananas wins over the competition’s judges in Scotland. ⌘ Read more
Outback water project unlikely due missing $30m, minister says
After decades of lobbying and design controversy, the New South Wales government says it needs another $30–40 million to proceed with the Wilcannia Weir upgrade. ⌘ Read more
Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker was ‘freaked out’ by fame and love. He now enjoys both
Love was “always problematic” for Jarvis Cocker, who fronts Britpop icons Pulp. But after decades of cynical songs on the subject, he’s beginning to change his tune on romance. ⌘ Read more
Hikers feared being buried by snow in Mount Everest blizzard
Hundreds of hikers are still trapped at an elevation of more than 4,900 metres as rescuers work to clear deep snow. ⌘ Read more
Relief for fruit producers as SA declared free from brown rugose virus
More than a year since South Australia’s $230 million tomato and capsicum sector was plunged into turmoil by the first discovery of the tomato brown rugose fruit virus in Australia, the state has been declared free of the exotic disease. ⌘ Read more
How demand and production troubles are pushing global copper prices higher
Copper is an essential industrial metal, but a series of major supply disruptions this year and a lack of new mines coming online have analysts warning of shortages in coming years. ⌘ Read more
Commissioner rules out charging off-duty sergeant who allegedly choked driver
WA’s police commissioner rules out reopening a case in which a man alleges he was choked by an off-duty police officer, in front of his daughter, during a fight. ⌘ Read more
ChatGPT Now Interacts With Multiple Apps Inside Conversations
ChatGPT users can now interact with a handful of third-party apps directly within their conversations, OpenAI has announced.
The new Apps SDK allows developers to build tools that blend naturally into chats, and initial partners include Spotify, Canva, Zillow, Expedia, Booking.com, Coursera, and Figma.
User … ⌘ Read more
Breaking: Helicopter crashes on California freeway
At least three people have sustained critical injuries after a helicopter crashed on a Sacramento freeway in the US. ⌘ Read more
Venezuela thwarts terror attack threat against US embassy, Maduro says
Venezuela has alerted the Trump administration of a foiled “false flag operation” threatening to target the United States embassy in Caracas with explosives. ⌘ Read more
Teen found with violent extremist material driven by ‘teenage bravado’
The 17-year-old was arrested when police found a large number of videos and messages on his phone and laptop depicting violent extremist acts, many of which were highly disturbing. ⌘ Read more
Planning can help save you money this festive season
Australians estimate Christmas costs them about $800 a year, on average, but planning ahead can reduce the financial burden. ⌘ Read more
DNA nanospring that measures cellular motor power could yield improved disease diagnosis
Cells all require the transport of materials to maintain their function. In nerve cells, a tiny motor made of protein called KIF1A is responsible for that. Mutations in this protein can lead to neurological disorders, including difficulties in walking, intellectual impairment and nerve degradation. It’s known that mutations in KIF1A also result in weakened motor performance, but this has been difficult to meas … ⌘ Read more
How to prevent falls becoming an inevitable part of ageing
Data shows one in three people aged over 65 will have a fall every year. But a Perth not-for-profit wants to send a message that falls are not an inevitable part of ageing. ⌘ Read more
Body recovered during search for 15yo swimmer in Tamworth
A multi-agency search of the Peel River began on Monday night after police were told the teen had entered the water and failed to resurface. ⌘ Read more
East coast humpback numbers are now higher than pre-whaling levels
Once hunted almost to extinction, the population of humpback whales currently migrating down Australia’s east coast has bounced back and is now greater than before whaling. ⌘ Read more
Beta 2 of iOS 26.1, macOS Tahoe 26.1, iPadOS 26.1 Available for Testing
Apple has released the second beta versions of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.1. The new beta builds are available for all enrolled beta testers, and offer continued refinement of the new operating systems. iOS 26.1 beta includes a new “Slide to Stop” feature for turning off alarm clocks on iPhone, which aims … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2025/10/06/beta-2-of-ios-26-1-macos-tah … ⌘ Read more
Australian sentenced to jail by Russian court for fighting in Ukraine
The Australian man is accused of breaching Russia’s criminal code by participating as a mercenary in an armed conflict. ⌘ Read more
Dozens of fires burn across Queensland as severe weather season looms
Parts of the state are still reeling from last season’s flooding, storms and rainfall, with the majority of council areas disaster-declared already. ⌘ Read more
Man who ‘hid in cupboard’ to evade police faces corruption watchdog
Ibrahim Helmy, who vanished before an inquiry into transport kickbacks, watched the first day of the Independent Commission Against Corruption public hearings via live stream. ⌘ Read more
Far north of WA sees 2.7 million hectares burnt, double the size of Sydney
This year’s northern bushfire season has been dubbed “one of the toughest on record”, with blazes having burnt through about 2.7 million hectares of land in WA’s Kimberley region. ⌘ Read more
Trent Dalton’s latest is about how far a journalist will go for a story
In Gravity Let Me Go, a struggling crime journalist lands the scoop of a lifetime, to the detriment of his loved ones. That’s something Trent Dalton understands intimately. ⌘ Read more
Future of Australia’s last paper mill hangs in balance ahead of key energy talks
Aurora Energy is seeking a $7 million bank guarantee to cover energy costs for the Boyer Mill in southern Tasmania, but the paper mill’s owner says the request is “obscene”. ⌘ Read more
‘Significant’ aerial search for four-year-old Gus conducted over the weekend
Police say they have conducted a “significant” aerial search of a property in South Australia’s mid-north, where a four-year-old boy went missing 10 days ago. ⌘ Read more
‘It’s a storyline from Neighbours’: Op shops serve up a slice of TV history
Neighbours fans rush to Melbourne op shops after 40 years of props, furniture and Ramsay Street relics were donated to charities. ⌘ Read more
Canberrans in their 30s and 40s now the city’s loneliest, survey finds
Loneliness is rising faster among Canberra adults in their 30s and 40s, with new research showing this cohort has now overtaken younger people as the most socially isolated in the ACT. ⌘ Read more
Roaming cats cause carnage as law revamp stalls
Concerned carers in WA say roaming pet cats will kill thousands of native animals while the state government debates changes to cat laws. ⌘ Read more
UEFA makes ‘regrettable’ decision to allow Italian Serie A match in Perth
AC Milan will host a Serie A match in Perth next year, as UEFA’s hand appears to have been forced to allow the game to go ahead. ⌘ Read more
LeBron James teases ‘Second Decision’, prompting retirement speculation
LeBron James throws the NBA world into a frenzy with a 10-second video that has people speculating about his retirement or a possible bait-and-switch. ⌘ Read more
Why has France has gone through five prime ministers in two years?
The sudden resignation of France’s prime minister — the country’s fifth in two years — has put President Emmanuel Macron in a bind. ⌘ Read more
Pro-Hamas graffiti condemned as Australian Jewish community marks October 7
Political leaders have condemned the painting of a pro-Hamas slogan on a Melbourne billboard as Australia’s Jewish community commemorates the October 7 terrorist attack. ⌘ Read more
Mystery Road: Origin screenwriter Erica Glynn has only ever written with mob
With the help of Mystery Road: Origin’s steely detective Jay Swan, an all-Indigenous writing team tackles one of Australia’s biggest issues. ⌘ Read more
Israel Premier Tech cycling team changes name amid ongoing protests
Israel Premier Tech drops “Israel” from its name after ongoing protests and exclusion from cycling events. ⌘ Read more
Floodwaters ‘transform whole desert’ as Kati Thandi-Lake Eyre reaches peak
The floodwaters which have created an expansive inland oasis on the usually arid salt beds of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre have reached a peak, and are beginning to evaporate, a local pilot says. ⌘ Read more
Two motorcyclists killed in separate crashes on the Gold Coast
Two men, aged 19 and 40, are dead after separate motorcycle crashes in the Gold Coast hinterland. ⌘ Read more
Live: Swans firm as favourites in Curnow race as Blues play hardball
Sydney appears to be in the box seat to secure a deal for wantaway Carlton superstar Charlie Curnow, as the Blues set a hefty asking price for their goal kicker. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Mounted rescue crews join search for 76yo missing in Tasmanian bushland
Mounted crews and drones are now involved in the search for Peter Willoughby, 76, who became disoriented and walked off into dense bushland near Launceston, police say. ⌘ Read more
Woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann faces court
A 24-year-old woman who claims to be Madeleine McCann is on trial charged with stalking the missing child’s parents over the past three years. ⌘ Read more
Illinois sues to stop National Guard in Chicago after court victory
Illinois is suing to block Donald Trump’s troop deployment to Chicago in what will be the president’s fourth legal challenge over federal use of National Guard in cities. ⌘ Read more
New program allows parents of kids with complex needs to take a break
An Australian-first pilot program gets underway in WA in the hope of not only giving the parents of children with complex needs a break, but helping them navigate the maze of different support systems. ⌘ Read more
Family of missing woman hopes Bathurst 1000 can uncover answers
With more than 200,000 people expected to attend this weekend’s Bathurst 1000, the family of Janine Vaughan wants a billboard raising awareness about her disappearance uncovered. ⌘ Read more
German chemical giant to release Roundup alternative in Australia
We’ve been spraying it on our farms, gardens and roadsides for 50 years, but the world’s most used weedkiller is starting to run out of steam. But after 10 years and hundreds of millions of dollars in R&D, Roundup’s owner says it has an alternative. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne Metro Tunnel to open in early December
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan says Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel, which has been plagued by delays and cost blowouts, will open before Christmas, with construction of the final two stations now complete. ⌘ Read more
Renowned photographer tried to avoid trespass by staying below high-tide mark
Wildlife photographer Rob Blakers pleads guilty to trespassing after admitting he camped beyond the boundary line whilst visiting Robbins Island to observe migratory birds. ⌘ Read more
U-Boot v2025.10 released
Version 2025.10 of the U-Boot boot loader
has been released with new features, including Python tooling improvements,
cleanups for implicit header inclusions, better support for numerous Arm
platforms, support for new RISC-V platforms, better documentation, and
more. Maintainer Tom Rini also reports on some project news:
As I mentioned with the v2025.07
release, I was looking for a few people to step up and help with the
overall organization and management of the project. To that … ⌘ Read more
The project cost blow-out rivalling Snowy Hydro 2.0 and Hobart stadium
It’s taken 10 years, blown out by hundreds of millions of dollars, and is still nowhere near becoming operational. Now there are calls for the Darwin ship lift project to be scrapped. ⌘ Read more
Kangaroos add pressure on drought-hit farmers by eating scarce feed
Farmers are calling for a cull of kangaroos, which they say are being forced onto farmland by drought and dry conditions and consuming what little feed and water they have. ⌘ Read more
Singapore PM wants to expand military ties with Australia
Singapore wants to expand its military ties with Australia, including through a greater Australian troop presence in the island state as part of an upgraded trade and defence relationship, according to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. ⌘ Read more
This GP says fees will go up at his clinic when bulk-billing incentives come in
GPs are managing conditions typically handled by specialists due to high costs and only 12 per cent can afford to bulk-bill all patients, according to an industry survey. ⌘ Read more