Technology

ExclusiveThe Aussies taking over Silicon Valley

From robots for sick kids to artificially intelligent job interviews, Aussie tech start-ups are pitching unusual businesses in Silicon Valley and kicking goals on the global stage.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

WikiLeaksAssange has major court meltdown

Julian Assange has lashed out at a judge in London, accusing her of putting him at a disadvantage in his extradition hearing.

Stephen Drill

ExclusiveNew cars call ambos after crash

Subaru is hoping to save lives with new technology in its cars that automatically contacts paramedics after a collision.

David McCowen

WEATHER OUTLOOKAustralia’s Autumn weather: What to expect

The Bureau of Meteorology has released its autumn outlook and says temperatures are likely to be above average for most of Australia. See what is predicted for your state.

Louise Starkey

‘Must do better’Students in the dark over science basics

A national science literacy test has found a third of Year 10 students don’t know what causes night and day in worrying results that show the country’s science credentials are seriously lacking.

Bethany Hiatt

ExclusiveSick predators using baby monitors to spy on kids

Australian parents have been warned to check the security of their baby monitors after experts discovered hackers could remotely control a popular model.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

ExclusiveThree skills young Sydney drivers don’t know

A new survey has shown Millennial drivers are putting themselves at risk and wasting thousands of dollars because they are failing to carry out these simple safety checks.

Dom Tripolone

Sharing platformThe Perth start-up bringing unused space back to life

SpacetoCo is harnessing the power of the sharing economy to breath new life into Perth’s hidden and sometimes forgotten commercial and community spaces.

Daniel Newell

Security'Struggling' Assange stripped, handcuffed

Julian Assange had his case files confiscated and was stripped naked by prison guards after the first day of his extradition hearing in London.

Martin Silk

Mystery solvedMystery condition paralysing Perth magpies revealed

A mystery disease causing paralysis and, in some cases, death to magpies across Perth has been uncovered by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

Jenne Brammer

Hacking dramasAussie car giant probes massive cyber hack

Manheim Auctions which holds sensitive data for thousands of Aussies remains in turmoil after a major security breach as cyber security experts race to determine the cause.

Sophie Elsworth

ExclusiveThree skills young SA drivers don’t know

A new survey has shown Millennial drivers are putting themselves at risk and wasting thousands of dollars because they are failing to carry out these simple safety checks.

Dom Tripolone

‘Truly disturbing’ASIO boss’ shock terror warning to parents

Terrorist cells are targeting Australian children as young as 13 to follow in the footsteps of their extremist ideologies.

Lanai Scarr

Falling apartScreen bubbles delay Motorola folding phone launch

Australians will have to wait weeks to get their hands on Motorola’s folding smartphone after screen issues but company blames China slowdown.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Bunnings to BangaloreBunnings to set up technology centre in Indian tech hub

A skills shortage in Australia and India’s abundance of tech talent has Bunnings setting up in Bangalore

Sean Smith

tik of approvalMeet the Perth stars making motza on TikTok

Mobbed by admirers in Perth’s CBD, people screaming “marry me” and fans tracking down their home address — this is now the reality for these four unassuming stars of the latest social media sensation.

Lily Hoffmann

Digital EvolutionPerth startups show they’re full of promise

WA’s tech sector is growing rapidly, making solid contributions to the economy. Its full potential is yet to be achieved, so, how can the State ensure it’s a key global player in digital innovation?

Kate Purnell

EXPLAINERLabor commits to net zero by 2050

Anthony Albanese is set to commit Labor to a goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 – a policy which critics say will wreck the economy. Here’s what you should know.

David Mills

SEE THE PHOTOSFord’s new supercar rivalling Mustang

The Ford Mustang is the best selling sports car in the country and the newest version brings immense power and performance.

David McCowen

Sleep apnoeaSA researchers trial cure for snoring

The sleep disorder is currently treated with an awkward machine, but Flinders researchers are working on a replacement – the world’s first medication to cure heavy snoring.

Brad Crouch

ExclusiveCar giant a victim of cyber attack

Thousands of Australians’ personal information could be compromised after a cyber attack on a car giant.

Sophie Elsworth

Small talkUber introduces new ‘quiet mode’

The days of sweating through a trip with a driver who’s too tight to use the air con may also be over.

Price dropDeep discounts: What Holden dealers, buyers can expect

Anxious dealers, current Holden owners and bargain hunters are sweating on Holden’s next move following its decision to cease operations this year. Here’s what will happen next.

Richard Blackburn, Dom Tripolone

Trump dealTrump ‘offered Assange a pardon’

Donald Trump reportedly offered Julian Assange a presidential pardon but the WikiLeaks founder was required to do something in return for the US President.

Stephen Drill