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The eSafety Commissioner today announced a package of fresh enforcement guidance and grant funding aimed at stopping AI generated sexualised images and helping platforms and communities prevent image based abuse targeting children and young people.
Greater Western Sydney defender Lachie Whitfield has undertaken a medical at Carlton, a move that increases the likelihood of the veteran halfback leaving the Giants during the 2026 AFL trade period.
Google’s new Googlebook laptops, built around Gemini AI and on device NPUs, arrive in Australian stores on Monday October 5. The line aims to put Gemini capabilities and developer tooling directly on laptops sold through local retailers, with bundled Google AI Pro trials and partner models from Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP and Lenovo.
Australian regulators and law enforcement joined an international public private operation this weekend that disrupted a global network of phishing and infostealer infrastructure used to impersonate technology firms and harvest credentials. The action targeted dozens of domains, led to multiple infrastructure seizures, and aimed to reduce the flow of stolen credentials used in investment and identity fraud affecting Australians.
Western Force overwhelmed the defending NSW Waratahs 53 26 in Perth, with Dylan Pietsch returning from injury to score a hat trick and spark a dominant display that ended the club’s seven year wait for major silverware.
A vehicle drove into a crowd gathered to farewell the Newcastle Knights before the NRL grand final, leaving several people injured and prompting a large emergency response. Police have arrested the driver and an investigation is under way.
With Brazil set to vote on October 4, the United States and Australia temporarily halted consular operations after Brazilian federal police executed warrants probing alleged threats to US diplomatic sites. Authorities say no evidence has yet been found and investigations continue.
Australia has added Nic Maddinson and Sam Harper to its Test squad for the tour of South Africa, deepening selection options after Josh Inglis was ruled out and Cameron Green suffered an abdominal strain ahead of the first Test in Durban on October 9.
Taran Armstrong’s late pull up with 5.5 seconds left delivered an 84-82 NBL victory for the Tasmania JackJumpers over Melbourne United at MyState Bank Arena, a result that masks a heated comeback by the visitors and underlines Tasmania’s early season grit.
The Greek government has moved from policy announcement to implementation planning, telling platforms they must have reliable age verification in place ahead of a January 1, 2027 start date and signalling active supervision by national regulators.
Australia face a one-match shootout in Potchefstroom today as the third and final ODI against South Africa offers a chance to regain momentum before the Test leg. The match starts at 13:30 SAST and promises a spin testing surface and uncertain weather.
Rugby Australia has confirmed the Wallabies test schedule for 2027, including an inaugural Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup clash and a home start to the Rugby Championship as the nation builds toward hosting the Rugby World Cup.
Australia head into Tuesday night’s friendly with Brazil at Suncorp Stadium buoyed by a 1-1 draw in Townsville, a young squad gaining experience and full availability from the 25-player group, with several uncapped players still in reserve.
An exposure draft of Australia’s Online Safety Amendment includes a provision authorising the eSafety Commissioner and approved researchers to create so called sock puppet identities, including AI generated accounts, to observe, interact and post on online services. The clause has prompted renewed concern from civil liberties groups, legal analysts and social commentators about unchecked state use of covert accounts.
Brisbane staged a stunning late comeback to beat Fremantle 96 to 89 at the MCG, completing a third straight AFL premiership before a crowd of 100,023 and delivering Australia’s most watched sporting broadcast of the year.