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Acquitted Ex-Channel 7 Presenter Slams ‘Disgraceful’ ATO Over ‘Millions’ Spent on Her Case A former Channel 7 presenter has been acquitted of defrauding the government after a 15-year legal battle, with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) spending “millions” of taxpayer dollars on the case. Simone Semmens, who spent 14 months in jail, has labelled the ATO’s actions “disgraceful” and is considering seeking compensation for her time behind bars. The case has raised questions about the ATO’s handling of investigations and the impact on individuals and their families. Sometimes, the pursuit of justice can be a never-ending nightmare. For former Channel…

Australian Homes and Businesses to Be Slugged with ‘Intelligence Bills’ as AI Pioneer Predicts Future Where Humans Pay for ‘Thoughts’ by the Meter OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sparks outrage with prediction that artificial intelligence will be sold like electricity or water, with users paying for “intelligence” on a meter Critics slam the idea as “bleak”, “anti-humanity”, and “fancy talk for ‘we’re gonna charge you to think'” Concerns raised over environmental impact of AI infrastructure, with data centres already consuming a significant share of global electricity The future of artificial intelligence has sparked a heated debate after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman…

Fuel Crisis Hits Australia: Small Town Runs Dry as Prices Soar Amid Iran War Tensions Australian town of Batlow runs out of fuel, leaving residents stranded Service station owner says price hikes would “break my bank right away” Government intervention sought as independent retailers struggle to stay afloat Fuel panic buying on the rise, with Aussies selling fuel in jerry cans online The small town of Batlow, located 400km southwest of Sydney, has been left high and dry after its only service station ran out of fuel. The owner, who wished to remain anonymous, described the past week as “very…

‘Catastrophic’ Flooding Hits Remote Indigenous Communities, Crocodiles Roam Streets as Northern Territory Battles Record-Breaking Deluge Floodwaters threaten to surpass 1998 record levels in Daly River, with authorities warning of a “prolonged flood event” that could last weeks Residents of Daly River and other affected communities forced to evacuate, with over 800 people seeking shelter in centres across Katherine, Mataranka, and Darwin Crocodiles spotted in floodwaters, posing a deadly threat to those who venture out, as authorities urge residents to “forget it” if it’s flooded The Northern Territory is reeling from catastrophic flooding that has left remote Indigenous communities battered and…

Fatal Faith: The Shocking Case of 8-Year-Old Elizabeth Rose Struhs, Killed by Her Parents’ Deadly Beliefs A coroner’s inquest hears that Elizabeth’s parents, who belonged to a fringe religious group, stopped her insulin treatment, leading to her tragic death. The family’s extreme beliefs had been known to authorities since 2013, raising questions about the adequacy of government agencies’ responses. Experts warn that the case highlights the dangers of religious extremism and the need for stronger protections for vulnerable children. The inquest will examine the decisions made by authorities and the role of the Saints church group in Elizabeth’s death. The…