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Wegovy, the revolutionary weight loss pill that’s already a global sensation, could be hitting Australian shelves before Christmas—no needles required. Developed by Novo Nordisk and fast-tracked by the TGA, this oral GLP-1 peptide offers a game-changing alternative to injections, working the same way to curb appetite. With obesity affecting millions in Australia—including kids—it’s a critical new...

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AI’s creeping into our lives—so much so that a government photo sparked a Max Headroom comparison, making us question how aware we really are. Meanwhile, school buildings that were meant to be temporary have outlived generations, with one university even holding lectures beside noisy construction sites that synced oddly with the professor’s points. Throw in a cheeky 60s prank attempt on the Prime...

A new government report reveals which jobs are most vulnerable to AI — from software programmers to receptionists and marketing roles — with women and graduates disproportionately affected. Meanwhile, hands-on trades and aged care roles remain safe. Though no mass job losses are happening now, AI is quietly reshaping the market, slowing growth in high-risk roles. The government is racing to update...

Western Australian police are turning to Meta for help moderating abusive comments on their social media pages after a flood of racist and homophobic slurs surfaced, prompting Commissioner Col Blanch to call the content “abhorrent” and demand action — especially after hours. The push follows a viral photo of two teens that drew hateful backlash before being taken down, echoing earlier concerns fro...

Australia’s pouring $250 million over ten years into rugby league across the Pacific — not just to boost the game, but to unlock education, leadership, and job opportunities in Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Samoa, and Fiji. Part of a $600 million regional push, it includes paving the way for Papua New Guinea’s Chiefs to join the NRL by 2028. The plan? Use rugby as a bridge to empower communities — expa...

A Brisbane man’s pants caught fire—possibly sparked by a faulty vape battery—sending him to the hospital and sparking renewed urgency over lithium-ion battery safety. With over 300 battery-related fires reported last year and dozens already this year—including in garbage trucks—New South Wales has become the first state to mandate battery regulation, requiring manufacturers to manage collection, p...