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Tahiti police gather evidence after pro surfer suspended over alleged incident
Police in French Polynesia are gathering evidence following an alleged incident in Tahiti that has led world surf bodies to suspend a professional surfer from competitions. Both the International Surfing Association (ISA) and World Surf League (WSL) announced this week they had suspended a male competitor after learning of the "serious" allegations. Neither organisation has identified the suspended surfer, and the ABC has not independently verified their identity.
Australia's cross-border couples urge government to reconsider delaying offshore partner visas
Doug Dingwall and Erwin Renaldi Each day feels like a window is closing for Nadine Chamas, who wants to start a family but is facing indefinite separation from her husband, Aboudi Alsaidy, in Lebanon. The 44-year-old's doctors had advised her to remain in Australia if she planned to become pregnant due to her medical condition. However, Mr Alsaidy has been waiting for a partner visa so that they could be reunited in Australia.
Most Australians don't trust AI. Why do these countries feel differently?
Doug Dingwall, Jarrod Fankhauser and Steven Viney • 中文版 | Indonesian • Part 1: Who Really Controls AI? Australians are the world's biggest sceptics of artificial intelligence, even as it increasingly becomes part of everyday life. But across the Asia-Pacific, many people keep using AI despite their doubts, while nations go their own ways to protect against its risks. Isabel Oar finds herself relieved these days to spot grammatical errors in an email.
Most Australians don't trust AI. Why do these countries feel differently?
Australians are the world's biggest sceptics of artificial intelligence, even as it becomes increasingly part of everyday life. But across the Asia-Pacific, many people keep using AI despite their doubts, while nations go their own ways to protect against its risks. Typos signal that an email is human-generated. Isabel Oar finds herself relieved these days to spot grammatical errors in an email. It is a sign that she is reading something from a human, not artificial intelligence (AI).
Most Australians don't trust AI. Why do these countries feel differently?
1:43 9 hours ago OpenAI's Breach Of Australian Health Department Prompts Rebuke Unbranded - unbranded - Newsworthy • 9h Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expressed “extreme concern” over OpenAI’s recent breach of an Australian health department website. Albanese made the breach public at a press conference, where he told reporters he was “disappointed” that it took OpenAI so long to reveal the incident.
How artificial intelligence is reshaping global balances of power
Steven Viney, Jarrod Fankhauser and Doug Dingwall • 中文版 | Indonesian • This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Part 2 — The Human Impact — will be published tomorrow. ChatGPT and Claude may be the face of AI, but behind the screens lies a complex ecosystem of chips, data, energy and humans. Across the Asia Pacific, control over those layers is reshaping power, binding allies and rivals into intricate forms of dependence.
How artificial intelligence is reshaping global balances of power
ChatGPT and Claude may be the face of AI, but behind the screens lies a complex ecosystem of chips, data, energy and humans. Across the Asia Pacific, control over those layers is reshaping power balances, binding allies and rivals into intricate forms of dependence. This is an artificial intelligence (AI) chip.* Chips like these power the devices and platforms we use every day: from ChatGPT and Google recommendations, to parking assistance and smartphone cameras.
Residents in Melbourne's booming outer west say population growth outpacing infrastructure
Some of Kiritika Deo's earliest experiences of life in Australia involved long walks if she wanted to catch a bus into the city. After migrating from India in 2020, she and her husband decided to live in Tarneit, an outer suburb in the City of Wyndham, about 22 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. They bought their first home in Tarneit last year, but Ms Deo said the area's infrastructure has not kept pace with population growth. "It's a family-oriented area, and it's developing rapidly," she said.
Residents in Melbourne's booming outer west say population growth outpacing infrastructure
Sean McVay 2 hours ago Sean McVay says Rams' season opener made it clear Myles Garrett needed knee surgery Associated Press - By DAN GREENSPAN • 2h LOS ANGELES (AP) — After spending time during training camp trying to manage Myles Garrett’s knee injury, it was the Los Angeles Rams’ dismal season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers that made it evident to everyone that the star defensive end needed surgery.
Some migrants open to voting for One Nation if Pauline Hanson passes important test
Doug Dingwall and Echo Hui Charanjit Singh believes One Nation deserves a chance to govern Australia. The Melbourne-based business owner supports its promise to cut net overseas migration, which he believes would relieve pressure on the cost of living, infrastructure and public services. "With the two major parties, they tried everything. They tried all their cards," he said.
Some migrants open to voting for One Nation if Pauline Hanson passes important test
Climate 3 hours ago Researchers Discover a Green Hydrogen 'Goldmine' Beneath Australia's Red Dirt ScienceAlert - David Nield • 3h The search is on for natural sources of hydrogen that could potentially fast-track humanity to a low-carbon energy future. As a fuel, it's incredibly … Australia 5 hours ago Women say outback contest 'not just bikinis and beauty' abc.net.au - By Rachel Jackson • 5h Francisca Henriquez never thought she'd be walking down a catwalk in outback Western Australia.
CXMT's rise as China's most valuable listed company could help end memory chip shortage
A company carrying China's hopes of securing its own artificial intelligence memory chip supply could help ease overseas data centre-driven shortages that are pushing up the cost of everyday devices. CXMT has become mainland China's most valuable company at more than $US500 billion ($717 billion) in a stock market debut on Monday that the manufacturer hopes will let it ramp up production.
South Korea wants to be a top-three AI superpower. Here's why memory chips are key
Doug Dingwall South Korea is cashing in on AI's appetite for memory, and its chip makers plan to spend hundreds of billions of dollars to maintain their advantage. The Asian industrial powerhouse supplies most of the advanced memory chips helping power AI. They are small, expensive items that require specialised, extremely precise manufacturing that two South Korean firms have invested heavily to build.
The Thai child sex exploitation scourge unfolding at bars, restaurants and hotels
Doug Dingwall and Lachlan Bennett Every night holds unknown dangers for children being sexually exploited in Thailand's tourism hubs. "They never know what they may encounter behind the next door, or who they will be forced to deal with," said Greg Bradley, chief executive of non-government organisation Destiny Rescue Australia.
How Thailand's Pattaya City tried to shed its sex tourism hub reputation Original
By Doug Dingwall and Patrick Martin, ABC The Thai city of Pattaya is known for a brightly lit strip of go-go bars known as Walking Street frequented by tourists after dark. Its international reputation for seedy nightlife is justified, even if the city's red light district is confined to only a few streets, according to travel bloggers and Thai tourism experts. "This is not exaggerated or just an old stereotype.
How Thailand's Pattaya City tried to shed its sex tourism hub reputation
How Thailand's Pattaya City tried to shed its sex tourism hub reputation The Thai city of Pattaya is known for a brightly lit strip of go-go bars known as Walking Street frequented by tourists after dark. Its international …
What can Australia learn from Asia's battle with H5N1 variant bird flu?
The first countries in the world to deal with the H5N1 variant bird flu have lessons for Australia after cases were detected in the country's south. Asian nations have nearly 30 years of experience stamping out the disease, responding to outbreaks with culling, surveillance and restrictions on moving poultry. Others in the region have also vaccinated chickens and ducks.
What is 'monoculturalism' and what does it look like in practice?
Pauline Hanson has called for Australia to reject multiculturalism and "live under the one cultural umbrella". "We are a multiracial society, but we must be monocultural," the One Nation party leader said at her National Press Club address on Wednesday. Since then, observers have asked what this means and how it would work in practice for Australia. "Hanson made it plain — there is no room in her world for anything other than assimilation.
The White House is using anime as propaganda. Fans in Japan hate it
Masked agents handcuff and arrest men with blurred faces in the video, as the iconic Pokémon theme song reaches its chorus: "Gotta catch 'em all." It is a United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) post on social media, one of several using popular Japanese anime to promote the Trump administration's messages — sometimes with dark irony. "To arrest them is our real test. To deport them is our cause," the DHS says in reply to a comment on its video, in a play on the theme song lyrics.
The White House is using anime as propaganda. Fans in Japan hate it
Nintendo 13 hours ago Nintendo might break a long-standing tradition with the Ocarina of Time remake Polygon - Josh Broadwell • 13h Nintendo might do something it hasn't done for years: launch a major first-party game for the holidays.
Police reveal scam script found in Cambodian centre targeting Australians
Australian and Thai police have revealed a script used by "highly organised and professional manipulators" impersonating police officers in calls to Australians from a Cambodian scam centre. Thailand's military alerted police to the document discovered in a scam compound near the Cambodia — Thailand border, which was also found housing a fake Australian Federal Police (AFP) set last year.
The U.S. ally getting nuclear submarines with no AUKUS deal
The U.S. ally getting nuclear submarines with no AUKUS deal ABC News, By Doug Dingwall, 6 June 26 The South Korean city of Gyeongju is famous for its uncanny, grass-covered burial mounds bearing the tombs of ancient kings. It will also go down in history as the place where the United States finally agreed to South Korea’s long-held aspirations to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ meeting last year.
The U.S. ally getting nuclear submarines with no AUKUS deal
The U.S. ally getting nuclear submarines with no AUKUS deal ABC News, By Doug Dingwall, 6 June 26 The South Korean city of Gyeongju is famous for its uncanny, grass-covered burial mounds bearing the tombs of ancient kings. It will also go down in history as the place where the United States finally agreed to South Korea’s long-held aspirations to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ meeting last year.
How South Korea's plan for nuclear-powered submarines compares to AUKUS
The South Korean city of Gyeongju is famous for its uncanny, grass-covered burial mounds bearing the tombs of ancient kings. It will also go down in history as the place where the United States finally agreed to South Korea's long-held aspirations to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders' meeting last year.
Visa applicants out of pocket as Gold Migration Lawyers goes into liquidation
Visa applicants say they are thousands of dollars out of pocket after an Australian migration law firm went into liquidation, leaving their applications unresolved. Melbourne-based business Gold Migration Lawyers went into liquidation yesterday, after the firm emailed customers late on Friday telling them they would stop providing legal services. "We are no longer able to act on your matter," it said in an email seen by the ABC.
The schools in Asia embracing artificial intelligence in classrooms
Anaiya Singhvi loves school, but she often finds chemistry tough going. "It's kind of hard to visualise in real life since it's about molecules and atoms," the Singapore-based secondary school student said. "I've been using AI to help me with that." Anaiya Singhvi uses AI in her studies with some guidance from her father, Vishal.
Iran crackdown drives surge in global death penalty figures, Amnesty International report says
Iranian authorities have driven a surge in worldwide executions, bringing the annual number to its highest level in more than 40 years, a new Amnesty International report says. More than 2,700 people were executed globally last year, a 78 per cent increase compared to 2024, its report released on Monday said.
Australia's interest rate rise comes as other countries maintain theirs. Why?
Patrick Martin, Doug Dingwall, Claire Campbell and Raffa Athallah As Australian mortgage holders grapple with rising repayments, some countries have not seen interest rate rises in years. The United States, United Kingdom and New Zealand have not increased rates since 2023, while Japan has had decades of low and in some cases negative interest rates.
Australia's interest rate rise comes as other countries maintain theirs. Why?
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How the PM's Singapore visit could help Australia's fuel supply
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Singapore today to discuss locking in fuel supplies with his counterpart, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Singapore is a major oil refining hub — it is one of Australia's most important sources of refined petroleum products and our largest source of petrol.
Fiji flight from Sydney diverted after tropical cyclone thwarts three landing attempts
By Tonga reporter Marian Kupu and Doug Dingwall, ABC A Fiji Airways flight carrying dozens of passengers from Sydney has had to divert after bad weather from a tropical cyclone thwarted three attempted landings at the Fijian tourism hub of Nadi. Australian travellers diverted to Tonga's capital, Nuku'alofa, said some passengers had motion sickness and were "spewing up and down the aisles" while the aircraft tried landing in Fiji.
Fiji flight from Sydney diverted after tropical cyclone thwarts three landing attempts
A Fiji Airways flight carrying dozens of passengers from Sydney has had to divert after bad weather from a tropical cyclone thwarted three attempted landings at the Fijian tourism hub of Nadi. Australian travellers diverted to Tonga's capital Nuku'alofa said some passengers had motion sickness and were "spewing up and down the aisles" while the aircraft tried landing in Fiji.
Singapore's major oil source is blocked and experts warn Australians will pay
Doug Dingwall What happens on a small artificial island near Singapore's CBD plays out at petrol pumps across Australia. Jurong Island, a 32-square-kilometre patch of reclaimed land, is the centre of an Asian oil hub that supplies about 20 per cent of Australia's refined oil. "When people are worried about their petrol, they should be keeping a close eye on what happens in Singapore," said Kevin Morrison, an energy finance analyst at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.
Singapore's major oil source is blocked and experts warn Australians will pay
What Australia does next is built into NZ’s fuel crisis playbook In Brief New Zealand has a similar plan to Australia for dealing with the fuel crisis. • However it appears unlikely to cut its fuel excise. One of …
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle live updates: System tracks inland through Western Australia
Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain says ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle has caused property damage and blackouts in parts of Western Australia's Pilbara coast. It's continuing to track further inland into WA's midwest, and was downgraded to a tropical low earlier. Several emergency warnings remain in place, with power outages impacting hundreds of residents. McBain says the full extent of the damage will become known later in the day. "We've got roofs that have blown off," she said.
Migrants say new laws stopping temporary migration from war-torn countries 'a slap in the face'
Iranian student Arash (not his real name) chose to study in Australia so his family could freely visit from his home country and celebrate his milestones. It was a clear advantage over studying in the United States, where sweeping travel bans would stop his family from visiting, he said. But he is questioning his decision after the Australian parliament passed laws letting the federal government block the arrival of temporary visa holders from war-torn countries, including potentially Iran.
China unveils next round of green energy ambitions in five-year plan
In China's vast deserts, its green energy revolution is in plain view. Solar panels stretch across the nation's sun-beaten north, helping power an economy that is embracing renewables at speed. China is adopting green energy at a scale hard to imagine for many other countries, installing 446 gigawatts of it in 2025 — more than the rest of the world combined, according to Australian think tank Climate Energy Finance.
How Japan is addressing overtourism — and what it means for Australians
Doug Dingwall Japanese tour guide Sai Endo was still learning to speak English when he spent a year of high school in the small coastal town of Victor Harbor in South Australia six years ago. "Despite that, the local people warmly welcomed me, which left a deep impression," he said.
Tourists are flooding Japan's famous places. Have they reached their limit?
Japanese tour guide Sai Endo was still learning to speak English when he spent a year of high school in the small coastal town of Victor Harbor in South Australia six years ago. "Despite that, the local people warmly welcomed me, which left a deep impression," he said. "After returning to Japan, I wanted to become the person who welcomes others, just as I had been welcomed." A year studying in Australia inspired Sai Endo to become a tour guide in Japan.
Explosions rock Tehran as clerical regime vows to avenge supreme leader
Explosions rocked Tehran on Sunday while Iran's clerical regime vowed to avenge Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after he died in a US-Israel strike. Outrage over the attack also spilled over into neighbouring Iraq and Pakistan, where crowds attempted to storm American diplomatic missions. Iran's cabinet said Khamenei's death was a "great crime" that "will never go unanswered".
Explosions rock Tehran as clerical regime vows to avenge Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
5 hours ago The United States and Israel’s strikes on Iran are expected to spark a surge in oil prices when futures trading opens Sunday at 6 p.m. ET, experts warn. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies said early Sunday it would raise its daily output by 206,000 barrels a …
Travellers sleep at airport amid warning of 'significant disruptions' from Middle East conflict
Stranded travellers have slept overnight at Sydney Airport, while Australia's airports peak body has warned of "significant disruptions" to global aviation in coming days after the Middle East erupted into conflict and flights to the region were cancelled. Major travel hubs connecting Australian travellers to Europe and Asia continued to suspend flights while Iran launched retaliatory attacks targeting United States regional allies including the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.
Travellers sleep at airport amid warning of 'significant disruptions' from Middle East conflict
3 hours ago A couple who lost more than £2,500 on a trip they had been planning for eight years only found out they had been scammed when they arrived packed and ready to fly at Heathrow Airport. Dinesh, 80, and Shashikala Jansari, 78, from Leicester, believed they had booked their two-month trip to visit …
Travellers stranded as US-Iran conflict throws international flights into disarray Original
The eruption of conflict in the Middle East has plunged international travellers into chaos, with major airports and airlines in the region suspending services. Flights from Australia bound for the region turned back when countries closed their skies to travel in the hours after the US struck Iran and a wave of retaliatory attacks began. Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates all announced at least partial closures of their skies.
Travellers stranded as US-Iran conflict throws international flights into chaos
6 hours ago Flights over Iran can be seen diverting after a “major combat operation” by the U.S. and Israel on Saturday morning (28 February), bringing the region into new conflict A video from the flight tracking service Flightrader24 shows the overnight stream of flights from the Gulf crossing northeast Iraq, but around 6 am GMT the pattern ends, with aircrafts instead flying west over Saudi Arabia.
Albanese says Australian government 'supports US acting to prevent Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon' Original
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government supports the United States acting to stop Iran acquiring nuclear weapons, while leaders in the United Kingdom and European Union have warned against escalating conflict in the Middle East and urged restraint.
Why Pacific Islands are rapidly de-flagging Russia's fleet of 'shadow tankers'
A small Pacific nation was cast into the global spotlight when the suspected Russian "shadow vessel" Eagle S dragged its anchor across underseacables in the Gulf of Finland in 2024. The ship — which severed the power and internet cables between Finland and Estonia in what was thought to be sabotage — was registered in Cook Islands. The incident followed a period ofrapid growth in the number of Cook Islands-flagged ships, many of them Russian "shadow vessels", according to research organisations.
Thai raid finds Cambodian scam centre had personal details of 300 Australians
Hundreds of Australians have been alerted after their personal details were discovered in a Cambodian scam centre seized by the Thai armed forces. Australia's National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC) sent text messages to 300 people on Wednesday, after the Royal Thai Police advised that their phone numbers, names and addresses were found in documents at the scam centre.
Australian dollar reaches '40-year high' against Japan's yen, as cheap holidays fuel tourism surge
Australians visiting Japan are seeing their trips get even cheaper as the Australian dollar hits a four-decade high against the Japanese yen, foreign exchange analysts say. The Australian dollar strengthened against Japan's currency on Monday, buying 110.79 yen — a high not seen since 1986, according to NAB's Head of FX Strategy, Ray Attrill.
Australian dollar reaches '40-year high' against Japan's yen, as cheap holidays fuel tourism surge
Why the Canadian dollar is missing out on the commodity currency party The Canadian dollar is surging against the greenback again, but currency watchers say that should not be confused with strength despite traders …
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