Technology
Call to put brakes on terror trucks
A SIMPLE new technology could prevent mass casualties from a vehicle-driven terror attack in Australia.
Trust me ... I’m good for you: AI
SHE smiles. She bats her eyelids. She jokes. Then this lifelike robot insists artificial intelligence ‘is good for the world ... but you need to teach me how to love’.
The fossil that changed human history
THE discovery of a fossil more than 50 years ago has changed everything we thought about where our forefathers came from.
Harvard boots students over memes
HARVARD has revoked acceptances for a group of students who shared offensive memes in a private Facebook group.
Hands on with the new iMac
APPLE’S new iMac has left power users delighted at all its new features. But what can it do for the home consumer? We take a look.
We’re going back to the moon
CHINA is preparing to put a man on the moon but the US Defence Department has raised questions over the true intentions of the mission.
Truck driver’s dramatic near-miss
A TRUCK driver has been stood down after dash-cam footage of a terrifying near-miss on a South Australian highway.
AROUND THE SITE
Sentenced Bash victim, 70, wants apology
A 70-YEAR-OLD man who was brutally bashed in an unprovoked attack early this year says he's angry his attacker hasn't said sorry.
Fatal crash Crash survivor calls for road upgrade
GREAT-GRANDMOTHER Helen Graham believes she survived a head-on smash that killed another driver near Ledge Point on Monday because she was concentrating so carefully.
Back together Tay Tay is back - on Spotify
SHE might tell her ex-boyfriends they are never, ever getting back together but it seems Taylor Swift is able to mend bridges with digital streaming services.
Inquest Flotation device call after Rio port death
THE death of a scaffolder at Rio Tinto’s iron ore export port in WA has prompted a coroner to recommend people working near water wear a personal flotation device.
Charged Man accused of grabbing girl, 12
POLICE have charged a homeless man who allegedly grabbed a 12-year-old girl in Perth's north.
Trial date Ice trial for ex- Eagles player manager
THE former manager of a handful of West Coast premiership stars will go on trial later this year on allegations he and another man were caught with ice valued at $1 million during a routine traffic stop.
Discrimination claim Atheist dad's God complaint struck down
A TRIBUNAL has rejected a Perth father’s claim that a public primary school discriminated against his six-year-old daughter by including the word “God” in a creed recited at assemblies.
Entertainment Good, bad and ugly of grand final shows
FROM Meat Loaf and Angry Anderson to Farnesy and Barnesy, relive some of the best and worst entertainment from grand finals past.
News
Scalpers hit Farnham charity show
CONTROVERSIAL ticketing website Viagogo has hit a “new low”, scalping tickets for a John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes cancer charity concert.
Science
Comet ‘unequivocally’ home to alien life
THIS ghostly comet is home to lakes of ice, craters and massive boulders. But two leading scientists say that’s not all.
Tablets
Apple’s split-screen iPad ‘on way’
IT’S not here yet but experts believe Apple’s next big thing could be finally is on its way — split screen multi-tasking for the iPad.
Smartphones
How to kill germs on your phone
TAKE your smartphone into the loo? Sneeze on its screen? A tech company has launched a germ-killing phone screen to protect you from yourself.
Gaming
‘Tis the season to go virtual
IT’S shaping up as the top tech trend of Christmas but Australians are divided over the best way to view virtual reality: smartphone, console, or PC.
TechKnow
Five smartphones for every budget
SMARTPHONES are more accessible than ever with internet-savvy, touch-friendly models at all prices. Here’s a guide to five of the best to suit any budget.
