Social media laws could give platforms the power to decide “what is true”

A bill proposed by the Albanese government could give social media companies the power to decide “what is true and what is false,” warned Liberal Senator James Paterson. The government's proposed anti-disinformation laws are part of a broader package of bills targeting social media companies that are due to be introduced to Parliament on Thursday, … Read more

Power admits one mistake likely ended his IndyCar title hopes

Australian Will Power has admitted his own mistake may have ended his bid to win his third IndyCar championship in 2024 after he missed a golden opportunity to close the gap on leader Alex Palou. The second of two weekend races on the Milwaukee Mile on Sunday could hardly have been more dramatic for Spaniard … Read more

Construction union faces takeover of power in the next few days following agreement between Labour and Liberals

The militant construction workers' union could be placed under administration at all branches – including those in Western Australia – as early as this weekend after the government reached an agreement with the coalition to pass appropriate legislation. The CFMEU Construction Division has promised to emerge stronger from this process.

Midland Railway Workshops: Power outage at medical centre prevents life-saving treatment of patients

A week-long power outage at a Midland medical center forced delays in life-saving medical treatment for terminally ill patients. Patients undergoing chemotherapy, cardiology treatment or dialysis told Seven News they attended urgent appointments at the Midland Railway Workshops medical clinic last week but found it closed due to urgent electrical work.