Honduras seeks arrest of ex-president Hernández after Trump pardon
Juan Orlando Hernández had been sentenced in US federal court last year to 45 years in prison for helping move tons of cocaine to the United States. ⌘ Read more

Evidence That Humans Now Speak In a Chatbot-Influenced Dialect Is Getting Stronger
Researchers and moderators are increasingly concerned that ChatGPT-style language is bleeding into everyday speech and writing. The topic has been explored in the past but “two new, more anecdotal reports, suggest that our chatbot dialect isn’t just something that can be found through close analysis of data,” r … ⌘ Read more

Queensland expands croc management plan to ease targeted removal
The government says the plan will help improve public safety and make it easier to remove crocodiles in hotspots along the coast. ⌘ Read more

Woman who fatally struck child with car outside high school avoids prison
The family of a 12-year-old boy fatally struck by a car as he left school criticises the sentence handed down to the driver. ⌘ Read more

Prosecution tells jury accused lied when denying involvement in alleged murder
The prosecution has begun its closing arguments in the final stages of Jodie Hill’s three week murder trial following the brutal killing of an elderly man in his Dimboola home almost three years ago. ⌘ Read more

Destroyed homeless tents were not ‘homes’, council tells court
The City of Moreton Bay council has told the Supreme Court that homeless tents it destroyed were not “homes” and the human right to a home was not violated. ⌘ Read more

England’s woes continue with Wood out of Ashes
England’s Ashes woes have continue with spearhead quick Mark Wood ruled out of the rest of the tour with a knee injury. ⌘ Read more

Police investigating deaths of two women in Melbourne’s north-east
Two women, aged 84 and 64, were found dead in a home in Rosanna following a welfare check on Tuesday morning. ⌘ Read more

Australian festival icon mourned after death at 73
Woodford Folk Festival founder Bill Hauritz has died after a lengthy illness, but his grieving loved ones say his legacy will live on. ⌘ Read more

Ongoing prison lockdowns could affect inmates’ health, advocate says
Advocates for prisoners and the union representing correctional officers are calling on the government to reach an urgent pay agreement to help end the statewide prison lockdown. ⌘ Read more

Claude Code Is Coming To Slack
Anthropic is bringing Claude Code directly into Slack, letting developers spin up coding sessions from chat threads and automate workflows without leaving the app. TechCrunch reports: Previously, developers could only get lightweight coding help via Claude in Slack – like writing snippets, debugging, and explanations. Now they can tag @Claude to spin up a complete coding session using Slack context like bu … ⌘ Read more

Shark feeding frenzy at Byron Bay ‘spectacular’ but dangerous
A marine scientist warns against getting in the ocean with sharks after footage emerges of swimmers at Byron Bay next to a huge school of bait fish and hundreds of the predators. ⌘ Read more

Woman accused of googly eyes vandalism to begin negotiations with prosecution
A 20-year-old Mount Gambier woman appears in court in person for the first time, accused of damaging a controversial sculpture, following a campaign to raise money online for her defence. ⌘ Read more

Wells initiates audit of expenses as Shorten defends her against ‘pile-on’
The sports minister maintains all her taxpayer-funded expenses have been within the guidelines. ⌘ Read more

New bushfire threat for Tasmanian town, as people told ‘leave immediately’
On the same day that residents in one Tasmanian community are returning to find if their homes are still standing after a bushfire last week, residents in one area are told to ‘leave immediately’ due to a new threat. ⌘ Read more

Family of teenager killed in e-bike collision pay tribute to ‘beautiful’ 14-year-old
The family of a teenager killed in a collision in Melbourne’s north-east has paid tribute to their “beautiful” 14-year-old son. ⌘ Read more

Phone calls by criminally neglectful mother showed ‘callous disregard’ for sick daughter
A South Australian court releases audio of prison phone calls made in the lead-up to the death of a six-year-old girl in 2022. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains the first name and image of a person who has died. Readers are also advised this story contains content which may be distressing. ⌘ Read more

Canberra doctor ordered to stop botox injections for endometriosis pain
Patients have described the procedure as “life changing” but pelvic botox injections are no longer available publicly in the ACT, with Canberra Health Services ceasing the procedure “as a precaution due to unknown risks”. ⌘ Read more

Body of WA man who reportedly fell off jetty in regional SA waters found
The body of a Western Australian man missing in waters off Coffin Bay on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula has been found. ⌘ Read more

New research finds ‘frozen’ blood platelets could be used in combat zones
Research proves that frozen blood platelets are safe and effective to use on critically injured patients. ⌘ Read more

Mackay to host first Test match when Australia faces Bangladesh in 2026
The Australian men will play a two-match series against Bangladesh in 2026, with the second venue yet to be decided. ⌘ Read more

Popular Bluey, Paw Patrol toy sets recalled over asbestos fears
The three “sensory activity sets” from HL Toys International include sealed tubs of coloured sand which Kmart said may contain the toxic mineral. ⌘ Read more

Arrest made after alleged threats to Crows footballer
SA Police has arrested a 31-year-old man after allegedly sending five threatening messages to a 25-year-old man on social media. ⌘ Read more

Investigation reopened into man’s ‘accidental’ death eight years ago
Police say the death of Phillip Rudd, once thought to be an accident, could be more sinister following new information. ⌘ Read more

Corrections, health staff commit to change after grandfather’s death in prison
Senior corrections and health staff will change how they respond to health emergencies inside NT jails, following the coronial inquest into the death of a disabled prisoner. ⌘ Read more

Residents told to leave now as fire threatens Capertee Valley properties
The RFS is warning people on the Home Hills Road area at Bogee, in the Capertee Valley, to evacuate immediately. ⌘ Read more

Driver told police they were ‘not real’ after 100km chase in stolen truck
An intoxicated driver jailed for leading police on a wild chase up the Bruce Highway, sparks flying from the bare wheel rims of a stolen food truck. ⌘ Read more

‘Psychotic’ mother who strangled son to death sentenced to 12 years’ prison
Louwanna Thyra Goltz pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her eight-year-old boy, who was returned to her from foster care 18 months before his traumatic death. ⌘ Read more

Breaking: RBA keeps rates on hold in December at 3.6pc
The Reserve Bank of Australia keeps rates on hold in December at 3.6pc ⌘ Read more

Cold Case Inquiries Stall After Ancestry.com Revisits Policy For Users
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: Since online genealogy services began operating, millions of people have sent them saliva samples in hopes of learning about their family roots and discovering far-flung relatives. These services also appeal to law enforcement authorities, who have used them to solve cold c … ⌘ Read more

Tasmanian public schools to close amid ongoing industrial action — here’s what you should know
Most public schools in Burnie, Launceston and Hobart will close for half a day this Friday, as union members demand action on rising school violence and unfair wages. ⌘ Read more

Paramedic, ex-Scouts volunteer admits child abuse material possession
A New South Wales paramedic and former Scouts volunteer admits possessing and transmitting child abuse material. ⌘ Read more

Five questions police watchdog will weigh up about Lindy Lucena’s death
NSW Police has been probed about “proper practice” and what could be done differently after first being alerted to Lindy Lucena’s fatal bashing on the NSW north coast, with multiple delays in the force’s response. ⌘ Read more

Yallop faces nervous wait ahead of Asian Cup
Matildas stalwart Tameka Yallop’s Asian Cup campaign hangs the balance as she awaits news on the hamstring she suffered over the weekend. ⌘ Read more

Fracked gas to enter NT energy market by 2026 to ‘keep the lights on’
The gas-rich Beetaloo Basin in the Northern Territory has been in development for years — now, the NT government says the gas will finally flow from 2026. ⌘ Read more

China’s trade surplus tops $US1 trillion for first time as exports surge
China’s record trade surplus comes as manufacturers seeking to avoid US President Donald Trump’s tariffs ship more to Europe, Australia and South-East Asia. ⌘ Read more

Fire scorches almost 100ha at one of Australia’s biggest solar farms
The cause of a grass fire that started on one of Australia’s largest solar farms remains a mystery. ⌘ Read more

193 Cybercrims Arrested, Accused of Plotting ‘Violence-As-a-Service’
Europol’s GRIMM taskforce has arrested nearly 200 people accused of running or participating in “violence-as-a-service” schemes where cybercrime groups recruit youth online for real-world attacks. “These individuals are groomed or coerced into committing a range of violent crimes, from acts of intimidation and torture to murder,” the European … ⌘ Read more

Toyah Cordingley’s parents address court before murderer sentenced
Rajwinder Singh, 41, was found guilty of the Far North Queensland woman’s 2018 murder on a secluded beach north of Cairns. He then fled to India, hiding out for about four years before his arrest and extradition. ⌘ Read more

‘Time to go’: Calls for UTS VC to resign after staff no confidence vote
The union-run vote comes as controversial, consultant-designed redundancies continue and politicians call for resignations. ⌘ Read more

Nvidia Can Sell H200 Chips To China For 25% US Cut
The Trump administration will allow Nvidia to resume selling H200 chips to China, but only if the U.S. government takes a 25% cut. Axios reports: Trump said on Truth Social that he’ll allow Nvidia to sell H200 chips – the generation of chips before its current, more-advanced Blackwell lineup – to China, with the U.S. government pocketing a quarter of the revenue. He sa … ⌘ Read more

Regional kids say social media ban will make isolation worse
Kids in regional Victoria say the social media ban will ‘cut off’ contact with friends and family leading to further isolation. ⌘ Read more

Four dead, one missing after wave drags swimmers out to sea in Tenerife
Local media reported that a weather advisory for rough seas was in effect when the swimmers were swept out to sea. ⌘ Read more

More Than 200 Environmental Groups Demand Halt To New US Datacenters
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: A coalition of more than 230 environmental groups has demanded a national moratorium on new datacenters in the U.S., the latest salvo in a growing backlash to a booming artificial intelligence industry that has been blamed for escalating electricity bills and worsening the climate cri … ⌘ Read more

Travelling teacher brings instrumental music to regional schools
Tina Greenfield drives 350 kilometres each week to teach music to students at five schools in regional Queensland. ⌘ Read more

Aussie quick ruled out for remainder of Ashes in blow to bowling attack
Coach Andrew McDonald confirms Josh Hazelwood will not play in the Ashes due to ongoing injuries. ⌘ Read more

Inquest into death of tasered 95yo to focus on dementia training
Court hears training of aged-care staff and first responders in dealing with people experiencing dementia will be the primary focus of an upcoming inquest. ⌘ Read more

Taiwan Cries Censorship As Government Bans Rednote
Longtime Slashdot reader hackingbear writes: Taiwan’s government has ordered a one-year block of a popular, mainland Chinese-owned social media app Xiaohongshu, also known as The Little RedNote, citing its failure to cooperate with authorities over fraud-related concerns. Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior on Thursday cited Xiaohongshu’s, which does not have business presence … ⌘ Read more

Canadian traditional owners fear Australian-style LNG development
Canadian hereditary chief Na’Moks wanted to find out what a gas pipeline on his land would look like, so he flew to northern Western Australia. ⌘ Read more

Residents wait for only access road to bushfire-ravaged town to reopen
Residents and shack owners are waiting to assess the damage to properties at Dolphin Sands on Tasmania’s east coast, were police say 19 homes have been destroyed. ⌘ Read more