AI disruption fears hit ASX insurance shares amid US app launch
Australian insurers slide as AI disruption fears sparked by a US app launch raise questions about pricing, underwriting and claims automation in the ASX market.
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Grace Tame response to Hanson fuels national debate
Grace Tame’s response to Pauline Hanson over a controversial protest act has sparked national attention, amplifying debate about free speech, gender, and accountability in Australia.
AI-generated briefing fuels controversy over gambling education funding bid
Independ ent senator questions a Sydney university-linked think tank’s briefing used to back a A$20m gambling-education funding bid, amid claims of AI-written content.
Margot Robbie recalls early-career book gift urging restraint
Australian actress Margot Robbie has revealed a memory from the early days of her career: a gifting actor gave her a lifestyle guide urging restraint in eating, a moment now part of a broader chat about fame.
Police caution after private search finds bone fragments deemed not human remains
Police warn that bone fragments found during a private search linked to a 1973 disappearance are not human remains, urging the public not to read into the find or speculate.
Anthony opens Olympic moguls title defence with solid start at Milano Cortina
Australian Olympic moguls champion Jakara Anthony starts her title defence with a strong showing at Milano Cortina 2026, advancing to the women’s moguls final as live updates roll in.
Grace Tame faces calls to surrender AOTY after Sydney protest chant
Grace Tame faces renewed scrutiny following a Sydney protest chant linked to regional conflict, igniting debate over public figures, protests and national honours.
AI risks loom as Aussie dollar edges toward US$0.71
Markets watch AI industry risks as the Australian dollar nears US$0.71, with investors weighing sector exposures, macro drivers, and opportunities amid shifting currency dynamics.
First picture of Australia’s illicit tobacco kingpin behind Iraqi bars
Australian police say a major figure in illicit tobacco trade has been photographed in a secret Iraqi prison, with leadership gaps potentially reshaping the criminal network.
Albanese defends Herzog invitation amid protests nationwide
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defends inviting Israeli President Isaac Herzog as protests and clashes surface during the visit, urging calmer public discourse.