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US orders Anthropic to halt foreign access to its most advanced AI models
The US government restrictions cite national security concerns over the AI models Fable 5 and Mythos 5.
Topic:AI
Sat 13 Jun 2026 at 12:54pm
'Lambo Guy' Adrian Portelli sues former minister over lottery comments
Melbourne "rewards club" lottery billionaire Adrian Portelli has launched a defamation lawsuit against former SA minister Andrea Michaels over comments she made about a $3.5 million home prize draw.
Topic:Courts
Sat 13 Jun 2026 at 12:00pm
Australia has valuable cards to play in the AI future, new report finds
A new report says Australia can capitalise on AI, with valuable cards to play strategically.
Topic:AI Ethics
Sat 13 Jun 2026 at 10:48am
Taylor Swift, Alanis Morissette inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift has become the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She's among the writers behind some of pop's biggest hits to be inducted in 2026.
Topic:Music Awards
Sat 13 Jun 2026 at 8:23am
As work modernises in Australia, some rare trades face decline
A shortage of locksmiths in Australia persists despite government-funded incentives. The nation's changing labour landscape has meant some specialist trades are not being chosen by apprentices.
Topic:Apprenticeships
Sat 13 Jun 2026 at 8:50am