AI royal commission: how genuine are Malinauskas's moves?

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1. Peter Malinauskas grabbed headlines by announcing a royal commission into AI. How genuine are his ‘nation-leading’ moves?

   Peter Malinauskas has announced a royal commission into AI, which he says reflects his approach of turning South Australia's smaller size into agility. The premier's choices, including on AI and the social media ban, are driven by that 'nation-leading' strategy.

   theguardian.com

2. Adelaide lacrosse community turns out to support girl, 5, with leukaemia

   Support has poured in from across SA's lacrosse community for the family of a five-year-old girl diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia this week. The local community has turned out to support the young girl and her family.

   abc.net.au

3. Tex farewells Adelaide Oval in style as Crows, Cats lock in top six

   Taylor Walker had a perfect farewell to Adelaide Oval as the Crows and Geelong secured top-six spots. Melbourne's loss to the Bulldogs has re-shaped the finals picture.

   abc.net.au

4. New tool for early signs of dementia

   Flinders University researchers have developed a new tool to spot early signs of dementia. Cognitive decline can make it harder to navigate familiar places and find your way, beyond memory loss.

   news.flinders.edu.au

5. By the narrowest margin possible, the Warriors are top of the NRL

   Luke Hanson's last-second field goal put the Warriors on top of the NRL ladder by a single for-and-against point. The narrow win came against South Sydney and was the tightest margin possible.

   abc.net.au

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