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Picture perfect AI phone tools to blur lines of reality

Picture perfect AI phone tools to blur lines of reality

Generative artificial intelligence can create stunning content but experts warn strict rules are needed to ensure viewers know what’s real and what's fake.

Investment scam crackdown pays dividends, says minister

Investment scam crackdown pays dividends, says minister

Investment scam crackdown pays dividends, says minister

Investment scam crackdown pays dividends, says minister

A government crackdown on investment scams led by the National Anti-Scam Centre has achieved strong results, Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones says.

Wallabies' Cup review complete as Schmidt era begins

Wallabies' Cup review complete as Schmidt era begins

Wallabies' Cup review complete as Schmidt era begins

Wallabies' Cup review complete as Schmidt era begins

With a new coach at the helm, Rugby Australia are mulling over the release of a freshly delivered review into the Wallabies’ woeful World Cup showing.

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Flood-hit regions brace for more rain, Cyclone Kirrily

Flood-hit regions brace for more rain, Cyclone Kirrily

Australia's flood-hit regions are bracing for a second natural disaster in barely a month as Cyclone Kirrily threatens to form off the coast.

ME Bank fined $820k for misleading home loan customers

ME Bank fined $820k for misleading home loan customers

ME Bank has admitted sending incorrect letters to hundreds of home loan customers because of a technical software issue.

Tech leads ASX as shares gain in relief rally

Tech leads ASX as shares gain in relief rally

The local share market closed the day up one per cent but also lost one per cent for the week after losses Monday through Thursday.

Date for critical Dunkley by-election announced

Date for critical Dunkley by-election announced

Voters in the federal seat of Dunkley will head to the polls for a crucial by-election on March 2.

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Wong makes UAE visit on final leg of Middle East trip

Wong makes UAE visit on final leg of Middle East trip

Wong makes UAE visit on final leg of Middle East trip

Wong makes UAE visit on final leg of Middle East trip

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has held talks with counterparts from the United Arab Emirates during the final stage of her week in the Middle East.

Economy strong but slowdown on horizon, IMF warns

Economy strong but slowdown on horizon, IMF warns

Economy strong but slowdown on horizon, IMF warns

Economy strong but slowdown on horizon, IMF warns

In its latest assessment of the Australian economy, the International Monetary Fund says growth is set to slow, despite more resilience than other nations.

Unions fear unemployment figures are hiding job losses

Unions fear unemployment figures are hiding job losses

Unions fear unemployment figures are hiding job losses

Unions fear unemployment figures are hiding job losses

Though the jobless rate has held steady, thousands of Australians lost their jobs in December with many entering part-time and insecure work.

Ukrainians call for helicopters despite safety concerns

Ukrainians call for helicopters despite safety concerns

Ukrainians call for helicopters despite safety concerns

Ukrainians call for helicopters despite safety concerns

The Australian-Ukrainian community has urged the government to send its unwanted helicopters to Eastern Europe to support efforts against Russia's invasion.

More AI services could command fees as tech evolves

More AI services could command fees as tech evolves

More AI services could command fees as tech evolves

More AI services could command fees as tech evolves

Just days after launching its first AI phone, Samsung has revealed it is considering whether to charge for AI services after 2025.

Perth seek breakthrough win against Brisbane in ALW

Perth seek breakthrough win against Brisbane in ALW

Perth seek breakthrough win against Brisbane in ALW

Perth seek breakthrough win against Brisbane in ALW

A-League Women's weekend action includes Perth welcoming Brisbane to the west, while Canberra aim to stay undefeated in 2024 against Melbourne Victory.

Back to school sales to book up billions of dollars

Back to school sales to book up billions of dollars

Back to school sales to book up billions of dollars

Back to school sales to book up billions of dollars

As students gear up to return to their classrooms, Australia’s back to school purchases are set to generate $2.5 billion for retailers.

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More can be done for Australian jailed in China: friend

Dr Yang Hengjun has spent years detained in China, but with Beijing offering no signals of a potential release, the government must do more, an advocate says.

Powerball jackpot jumps to $150 million

No entries have scored the $100 million division one prize in a Powerball draw, with next week's jackpot jumping to $150 million.

Lights to stay on if biggest 'coal clunker' powers down

Recent progress on renewable energy in NSW after a "growing industry clamour" about red tape and delays suggests there is no need to run on coal for longer.

HIV-hepatitis project aims to reduce health inequities

A new project focusing on Indigenous-led health initiatives is aiming to help address disproportionate rates of hepatitis and HIV in First Nations communities.

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'No safe place': Aid group warns of relief delays

Aid organisations say the situation in Gaza means it would be several days before Australian relief funds for the region get on the ground.

Australian shares fall again, hitting fresh 5-week low

The ASX200 has fallen 0.6 per cent as traders digested US retail sales data and a fall in Australian employment.

China expert downplays diplomatic 'blip' over Taiwan

An expert in Chinese foreign policy has played down a public rebuke over Australia's response to presidential elections in Taiwan.

Ex-ref's third fumble as lawsuit against NRL booted

An ex-rugby league referee who claimed he was criticised for his British accent and later dismissed has failed in his third attempt at suing his former bosses.

Boy, 14, charged over fatal crash with stolen car

A teenage boy will face court after police alleged he was driving a stolen vehicle involved in a fatal collision.

Financial services laws set for overhaul after review

A three-year inquiry set up following the banking royal commission has called for changes to laws governing the financial services sector.

Ex-Marist teacher fights 'unfair' NZ child sex trial

A convicted child sex abuser who taught at Canberra's Marist College has dementia and should not be extradited to face charges in New Zealand, his lawyer says.

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