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Criminal Syndicates Targeting International Students to Smuggle Aussie Reptiles Authorities Warn

Ace Breaking News – Australian reptiles are a lucrative trade on the black market for exotic animals, and authorities warn international students are increasingly being targeted to smuggle them out of the country: By Alice Angeloni Published: Sun 4 Oct 2026 at 5:41am Dani Yannopoulos from the National EPA said serious organised criminal networks are […]

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Ace Breaking News

Australias BOM Confirms NSW Hit by Tornado in Ulladulla Causing Significant Damage in Rare Event

Ace Breaking News – Tornado causes damage as it rips through Ulladulla on NSW south coast – ABC News Report: Published: Sat 3 Oct 2026 at 5:44pm A tornado has torn through parts of the New South Wales south coast, causing significant damage around Ulladulla. Just after 1pm today, the region was issued with a […]

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Ace Breaking News

Exotic Fungus Detected in NT Melons & Cucumbers in First Australian Case of Disease

Ace Breaking News – In short: The plant pest Monosporascus cannonballus has been detected at two properties in the NT, marking the first cases in Australia. The soil-borne fungus affects the roots of crops such as melons and cucumbers and can rapidly destroy plants if left untreated: By Sam Parry and Tom Robinson Published: Thu 1 Oct 2026 at 4:22pm […]

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Ace Security Desk

Australias OpenAI Medicare Breach Fuels Parliamentary Inquiry Next Week

Ace Security Desk – In short: Australia is moving to ensure cyber authorities and affected organisations are alerted when AI agents cause security incidents. Cyber experts warn reporting incidents will not be enough without stronger systems to detect and defend against them: By chief digital political correspondent Clare Armstrong Published: Tue 29 Sep 2026 at 4:56am […]

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Ace Security Desk

INVESTIGATION: OpenAI Breach of GOV. Website Strengthens Australia’s Case for Tougher AI Safety Rules

Ace Security Desk – In short: OpenAI’s handling of a rogue agent accesses government data has strengthened Australia’s push for strict rules around AI transparency and incident reporting. The federal government will pursue strong safeguards to ensure the country is not at the “mercy” of foreign artificial intelligence companies: By chief digital political correspondent Clare Armstrong […]

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Ace Security Desk

EXCLUSIVE: OpenAI Says Dozens Affected by Rogue Agents Amid New Detail About Australian Incidents

Ace Security Desk – In short: OpenAI says dozens of third parties have been affected by autonomous agents bypassing security controls or otherwise negatively impacting their systems. New evidence shows its agents spent days trying different tactics to access Australian health data, though the separate incidents have not been formally linked: Exclusive by Clare Armstrong and Cam Wilson […]

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Ace Health Desk

Australias TGA Flags Future Recall of Cold & Flu Ingredient Andrographis Paniculata After Severe Allergic Reaction

Ace Health Desk – In short: The Therapeutic Goods Administration has announced Andrographis paniculata will no longer be able to be classified as a low-risk ingredient. The herb is in dozens of cold and flu supplements linked to anaphylaxis and other severe allergic  reactions: Published: Tue 22 Sep 2026 at 7:01amBy NSW investigative reporter Joanna Woodburn What’s next? […]