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AI's assault on creatives put to the sword in new play Never mind artificial intelligence, this is dragon intelligence. A new play commissioned for the Perth Festival explores the importance of human creativity, even if AI can help with an unfinished novel.

Never mind artificial intelligence, this is dragon intelligence. A new play commissioned for the Perth Festival explores the importance of human creativity, even if AI can help with an unfinished novel.

Ex-Brazil forward among 23 players red-carded following violent brawl A brawl which featured players, coaches and security staff in Brazil's soccer league has seen 23 players red-carded afterwards.

A brawl which featured players, coaches and security staff in Brazil's soccer league has seen 23 players red-carded afterwards.

Darwin residents urged to reduce water usage as city's dam stops operations Amid issues with the pump station at Darwin River Dam, which is the city's major supplier of water, Power and Water Corporation have urged locals to reduce their water consumption.

Amid issues with the pump station at Darwin River Dam, which is the city's major supplier of water, Power and Water Corporation have urged locals to reduce their water consumption.

Bazzana heroics in vain as Australia exits World Baseball Classic Australia's incredible campaign at the World Baseball Classic comes to a heartbreaking end after narrowly failing to qualify for the next stage.

Australia's incredible campaign at the World Baseball Classic comes to a heartbreaking end after narrowly failing to qualify for the next stage.

Holiday town asked to prove it has a homelessness problem While local families are left living in tents and caravans, authorities tell Margaret River's leaders they need to present more data detailing the holiday town's growing homelessness problem.

While local families are left living in tents and caravans, authorities tell Margaret River's leaders they need to present more data detailing the holiday town's growing homelessness problem.

Australia to provide military support to Gulf states Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed the Australian Defence Force will deploy an E-7A Wedgetail aircraft to the Gulf to help protect and defend the region, providing long-range reconnaissance activity.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed the Australian Defence Force will deploy an E-7A Wedgetail aircraft to the Gulf to help protect and defend the region, providing long-range reconnaissance activity.

Man charged with murder over Gold Coast stabbing A 54-year-old man has been arrested and charged with one count of murder and domestic violence. He is due to appear in court today.

A 54-year-old man has been arrested and charged with one count of murder and domestic violence. He is due to appear in court today.

Residents blame housing development after flash flooding Residents of a Central Victorian town are frustrated after being hit with two unprecedented flooding events in a couple of days.

Residents of a Central Victorian town are frustrated after being hit with two unprecedented flooding events in a couple of days.

Rainforest river cruise boat found on Great Barrier Reef after flash flood Operators in the world heritage Daintree Rainforest are anxious about lost business after tour boats and ferries were damaged in floods ahead of the Easter holidays.

Operators in the world heritage Daintree Rainforest are anxious about lost business after tour boats and ferries were damaged in floods ahead of the Easter holidays.

Breaking: Australia to provide military support to Gulf states Australia will provide military support to Persian Gulf states impacted by Iranian missile and drone attacks.

Australia will provide military support to Persian Gulf states impacted by Iranian missile and drone attacks.

Inside the underground custody cells at the NT's busiest courthouse The ABC has been given a glimpse inside the custody cells at the Darwin Local Court that hold a revolving door of men and women arrested every week.

The ABC has been given a glimpse inside the custody cells at the Darwin Local Court that hold a revolving door of men and women arrested every week.

Live: ASX 200 set to rebound as Wall Street lifts and oil falls After huge losses yesterday spurred by concerns about the economic impact of the Middle East war, the Australian market is set to track Wall Street's overnight rise. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

After huge losses yesterday spurred by concerns about the economic impact of the Middle East war, the Australian market is set to track Wall Street's overnight rise. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

$250k reward offered as hunt for alleged triple murderer continues The NSW government is offering a quarter of a million dollars to anyone with information that leads to the arrest of  alleged triple murderer Julian Ingram, who has been on the run for more than six weeks.

The NSW government is offering a quarter of a million dollars to anyone with information that leads to the arrest of  alleged triple murderer Julian Ingram, who has been on the run for more than six weeks.

'I'm the only one suffering': Opetaia frustrated as IBF strips belt again Jai Opetaia isn't giving up his dream of unification despite being caught in the middle of an administrative slugfest.

Jai Opetaia isn't giving up his dream of unification despite being caught in the middle of an administrative slugfest.

After a car crash changed her life, Lily is telling her story to help others Lily Mathews's father died while drink driving four years ago. She hopes others can learn from her trauma.

Lily Mathews's father died while drink driving four years ago. She hopes others can learn from her trauma.

Struggling trucking industry hit by higher oil prices Transport companies are at risk of shutting due to the cost of fuel, as global oil prices spike.

Transport companies are at risk of shutting due to the cost of fuel, as global oil prices spike.

Queensland warns state on 'precipice' of fuel security issues amid calls for plan Queensland energy minister David Janetzki has written to federal counterpart Chris Bowen warning of major impacts on daily life.

Queensland energy minister David Janetzki has written to federal counterpart Chris Bowen warning of major impacts on daily life.

Mardi Gras pioneer wants more inclusive venues in country towns After taking part in the original 1978 Mardi Gras parade, Kevin Betts returned to his country roots and set about making life easier for people growing up queer in the regions.

After taking part in the original 1978 Mardi Gras parade, Kevin Betts returned to his country roots and set about making life easier for people growing up queer in the regions.

Live: Burke to provide update on Iranian soccer team, Trump calls PM Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is expected to hold a press conference shortly to provide an update on the Iranian women's soccer team after US President Donald Trump intervened and demanded Australia offer the team asylum. Follow live.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is expected to hold a press conference shortly to provide an update on the Iranian women's soccer team after US President Donald Trump intervened and demanded Australia offer the team asylum. Follow live.

Dubai's 'cringe' influencers have a new rule: Don't mention the war As missiles and drones began lighting up the sky over Dubai, many of the city's social media personalities started posting about it. Then the government stepped in.

As missiles and drones began lighting up the sky over Dubai, many of the city's social media personalities started posting about it. Then the government stepped in.

Forwarded email a rare public glimpse into the cunning world of political spin It is common for media advisors to provide reporters with background information in an effort to shape the way a story is reported, but the practice backfired spectacularly when the SA government shared an email from the wrong patient.

It is common for media advisors to provide reporters with background information in an effort to shape the way a story is reported, but the practice backfired spectacularly when the SA government shared an email from the wrong patient.

Bundaberg region on alert as major flood warning issued Thousands of residents are on major flood watch across Queensland following days of huge rainfall totals.

Thousands of residents are on major flood watch across Queensland following days of huge rainfall totals.

Three dead in southern NSW after head-on crash on Kings Highway Three people are dead and four others injured after a shocking head-on crash on the Kings Highway at Monga in southern NSW.

Three people are dead and four others injured after a shocking head-on crash on the Kings Highway at Monga in southern NSW.

Another case involving a flesh-eating ulcer detected in NSW The sixth case of a flesh-eating Buruli ulcer has been detected on the NSW south coast.

The sixth case of a flesh-eating Buruli ulcer has been detected on the NSW south coast.

With Queensland road toll rising, widower says deaths getting 'lost in the data' Colin Caudell has been on a mission to improve safety for roadside workers since his wife Suzanne was struck and killed by a truck in 2013.

Colin Caudell has been on a mission to improve safety for roadside workers since his wife Suzanne was struck and killed by a truck in 2013.

Patient information not to be used as 'political tool', peak doctors body says The Australian Medical Association says politicians should not be using non-consensual patient information to make a point about the health system.

The Australian Medical Association says politicians should not be using non-consensual patient information to make a point about the health system.

Aussie Paralympics icon shreds 'pathetic' showing after 20-year hiatus Michael Milton is overcome with emotion after making his Paralympics return, but is less than impressed by his actual performance on the slopes.

Michael Milton is overcome with emotion after making his Paralympics return, but is less than impressed by his actual performance on the slopes.

International student 'cash cows' blindsided by visa cost doubling The Department of Home Affairs has doubled the price of a post-study work visa, leaving "tens of thousands" of graduates out of pocket.

The Department of Home Affairs has doubled the price of a post-study work visa, leaving "tens of thousands" of graduates out of pocket.

What you need to know about Iran today, with Laura Tingle The ABC's global affairs editor, Laura Tingle, is in Dubai and will provide daily updates on the Middle East war.

The ABC's global affairs editor, Laura Tingle, is in Dubai and will provide daily updates on the Middle East war.

Scientists warn axing CSIRO jobs will harm climate change response Scientists are calling on the Australian government to push back on a plan to scrap hundreds of jobs at the nation's science agency, as they await the release of further details this week.

Scientists are calling on the Australian government to push back on a plan to scrap hundreds of jobs at the nation's science agency, as they await the release of further details this week.