Humanoid robots are coming, but can they win our hearts and minds? By James Purtill Humanoid robots may be part of our future, but human psychology and the uncanny valley may stand between them and world domination. #Robotics #ScienceandTechnology #Technology #JamesPurtill
Tougher hate speech laws used four times before vow to rework them By Maani Truu Strenthened federal hate speech laws that the government held up as evidence it acted on antisemitism have been used four times since February, with it now conceding they do not go far enough. #Terrorism #FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #MaaniTruu
ASIO's 'grim reality' as it picks over Bondi intelligence gaps By Jake Evans As Australia's intelligence agencies look back over how the Bondi attackers were missed, a "grim reality" of their jobs confronts the country. #SecurityIntelligence #FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #FederalParliament #Terrorism #DefenceandNationalSecurity #JakeEvans
Patients detail historic abuse at notorious Brisbane mental hospital By Eden Gillespie Wolston Park closed in 2001, but, for decades, it has been at the centre of disturbing allegations of abuse and chemical restraint. Now, patients' stories have been published alongside a report. #LawCrimeandJustice #MentalHealth #EdenGillespie
Former police sergeant claims he warned of Bondi attack a decade ago By Lia Harris and Pablo Vinales Steve Buttel claims he told his bosses he believed "it was only a matter of time" before there would be a terror attack targeting Bondi's Jewish community. #Police #Terrorism #LiaHarris #PabloVinales
Inside the classified mission to deliver Australian tanks to Ukraine By Mazoe Ford The ABC is granted exclusive access to the ADF operation to transport M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, via Poland, which included an ocean voyage of more than 50 days. #War #WorldPolitics #DefenceForces #MazoeFord
Practice conditions put on neurosurgeon after behaviour complaints By Louise Milligan Doctor Greg Malham, who was terminated from a Melbourne private hospital following an ABC investigation into his behaviour, will have to undertake mentoring sessions to continue practising. #DoctorsandMedicalProfessionals #LouiseMilligan
Dream life in Australia sold by influencers doesn't match reality By Natasya Salim, Hellena Souisa, and Toby Mann Influencers push a false promise of easy money and a better life in Australia with a Work and Holiday Visa, inspiring young Indonesians to take extreme measures to chase an almost unrealisable dream. #Influencers #ScamsandFraud #WorldPolitics #NatasyaSalim #HellenaSouisa # #TobyMann
Christmas anxiety, political hubris and an upcoming state election By Thomas Kelsall As the political year winds up, Premier Peter Malinauskas and Liberal leader Ashton Hurn have much to contemplate over their Christmas lunch. #StateandTerritoryGovernment #LiberalPartyofAustralia #ALP #HealthPolicy #ThomasKelsall