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- CharitiesAidWelfare, Political
- 16/01/2026
- 13:52
Grok, guardrails, and the cost of ‘move fast’ AI
Today, ICMEC Australia CEO, Colm Gannon has vocalised concerns following the joint press conference by the Prime Minister, Minister for Communications, and theeSafetyCommissioner - warning that Australia is entering a defining moment for the safety of children and women in technology. His new op-ed(attached here),examines the global fallout from thedeploymentof Grok, X’s generative AI chatbot, after regulators began receiving reports of non-consensualsexualisedimagery involving children and women and other exploitative outputs. Australia’seSafetyCommissionerthisweekcommenceda second investigation into X, coinciding with new mandatory online safety codes coming into force in March 2026 — a shiftMrGannon says will reshape expectations for how AI systems are…
- Science
- 16/01/2026
- 13:30
New study reveals how temperature and urbanisation can change bee behaviour
Key points Higher temperatures caused European honeybees to slow down their attraction to light, while native Australian bees’ light attraction appeared unaffected. Light simulating natural sunlight elicited a similar response in bees compared with simulated artificial city light. Bees living in urban and natural environments demonstrated similar light attraction responses. Research from Monash University explores how rising temperature and growing urban environments can affect behaviour in native Australian bees and the European honeybee. Bees play a vital role in pollinating crops, gardens and native plants, yet global insect populations are under pressure from climate change and habitat loss. To understand…
- Government Federal, Oil Mining Resources
- 16/01/2026
- 11:48
Productivity Commission report reinforces case for meaningful circular construction reform
Key Facts: CCAA endorses Productivity Commission's final report on circular economy, supporting removal of regulatory barriers for recycled materials in constructionReport calls for shift from prescriptive standards to performance-based regulations and national harmonisation of state-based specificationsNational stocktake of infrastructure standards recommended, particularly focusing on cement and concrete standardsCurrent Australian Cement Standard AS 3972-2010 needs updating to accommodate modern materials and emissions reduction whilst maintaining safetyIndustry supports cross-jurisdictional coordination to enable circular construction and infrastructure delivery whilst transitioning to net zeroCement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA) has welcomed the Productivity Commission’s final report into Australia’s circular economy: unlocking the opportunities, saying…
- National News Current Affairs, Religion
- 16/01/2026
- 11:19
Press Conference Alert: “Love for All, Hatred for None” – Australia Day Community Gathering at the Stockleigh Mosque
Media Opportunities: LIVE interview of Australian Imams, National President, Proud Aussie Muslims, Volunteers, Youth & more. Flag Hoisting | National Anthem | Thanksgiving Speeches…
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- Entertainment, Music
- 16/01/2026
- 10:20
Rising global composer to compose tribute to Cairns for world premiere in July
Rising global composer to compose tribute to Cairns World premiere to headline Opening Night of Australian Festival of Chamber Music 2026 CAIRNS–GIMUY, QLD —…
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- General News
- 16/01/2026
- 09:56
Mohawk Industries, Inc. Invites You to Join its Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call
CALHOUN, Ga., Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In conjunction with Mohawk Industries’ (NYSE: MHK) Fourth Quarter 2025 earnings release on Thursday, February 12, 2026, you are invited to listen to the conference call that will be broadcast live on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 11:00 am ET.What:When: Where:How:Mohawk Industries’ Fourth Quarter Earnings CallFebruary 13, 202611:00 am EThttps://www.mohawkind.comSelect “Investors” tab Live via the Internet – Log on at ir.mohawkind.com/investor-overviewRegister for the conference call at https://dpregister.com/sreg/10205489/10301ee32db Live Conference Call: Dial 1-833-630-1962 (U.S./Canada)Dial 1-412-317-1843 (International)For those unable to listen at the designated time, the call will remain available for replay through March 13, 2026, by…
- Music
- 16/01/2026
- 09:46
Charli Rose releases emotional new single ‘Where do I find you now?’ about coming to terms with loss
Key Facts: 18-year-old Perth based artistProduced by Gareth Henderson (Birdy)WA Junior Country Artist of the Year 2023 and 2024WAM Song of the Year finalist…
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- Business Company News, Oil Mining Resources
- 16/01/2026
- 09:44
Austral acquires Lady Loretta mine to significantly expand copper growth pipelin
Austral Resources Australia Ltd (ASX:AR1) has entered into an agreement with Glencore AG to acquire the Lady Loretta mining leases, associated exploration permits and site infrastructure, a strategic transaction that materially strengthens Austral’s copper growth pipeline and balance sheet. The acquisition consolidates Austral’s tenure immediately adjacent to its Lady Annie Copper Mine in North West Queensland, unlocking near-term and longer-term opportunities to add copper feedstock to the Company’s Mt Kelly processing plant. Under the transaction, Austral will acquire 100% of Noranda Pacific Pty Ltd, owner and operator of the Lady Loretta mine. At completion, Glencore will pay Austral US$40.0 million…
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- National News Current Affairs, Religion
- 16/01/2026
- 09:43
Press Conference Alert: “Love for All, Hatred for None” – Australia Day Community Gathering at the Stockleigh Mosque
Media Opportunities: LIVE interview of Australian Imams, National President, Proud Aussie Muslims, Volunteers, Youth & more. Flag Hoisting | National Anthem | Thanksgiving Speeches…
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