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Deepfakes and campaign disinformation in crosshairs

Deepfakes and campaign disinformation in crosshairs

Independent MP Zali Steggall is making a fresh bid to regulate untruthful and deceptive political advertising and claims popular support for the laws.

Australian economy 'drifting' despite natural gifts

Australian economy 'drifting' despite natural gifts

Australian economy 'drifting' despite natural gifts

Australian economy 'drifting' despite natural gifts

Weak productivity growth and stifling business conditions are preventing Australia from capitalising on its economic strengths, a think tank claims.

No referee: the online traps costing Aussies millions

No referee: the online traps costing Aussies millions

No referee: the online traps costing Aussies millions

No referee: the online traps costing Aussies millions

Locked out of accounts, charged unfairly or unable to get help, a study has found most Australians suffer online disputes every year.

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Opposition leader takes shot at 'inhumane' brumby culls

Opposition leader takes shot at 'inhumane' brumby culls

Communities in the Snowy Mountains region should be given back power to manage feral horse populations, the opposition leader says.

Bird flu outbreak could leave industry devastated

Bird flu outbreak could leave industry devastated

A deadly strain of bird flu has been detected in Australia for the first time, putting the poultry industry on high alert for a potential outbreak.

Liberals fight member exodus as One Nation surges

Liberals fight member exodus as One Nation surges

Liberals are being promised a democratic push within the party amid reports former prime minister Tony Abbott is phoning members to stop them from leaving.

Oil and milk prices to spill the tea on inflation story

Oil and milk prices to spill the tea on inflation story

The Australian Bureau of Statistics will this week release inflation and employment figures for May and a senior Reserve Bank official will speak.

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More fuel relief for motorists with halfway measure

More fuel relief for motorists with halfway measure

More fuel relief for motorists with halfway measure

More fuel relief for motorists with halfway measure

Motorists will receive an extended discount on fuel but the savings will be lower as the government weighs budget costs against higher bowser prices.

More uncertainty for farmers as El Nino declared

More uncertainty for farmers as El Nino declared

More uncertainty for farmers as El Nino declared

More uncertainty for farmers as El Nino declared

Australian producers have been urged to game plan for a drier, warmer winter and spring, but not panic, following the declaration of an active El Nino.

Small business, payments system brace for payday super

Small business, payments system brace for payday super

Small business, payments system brace for payday super

Small business, payments system brace for payday super

Australia's superannuation payment system is set for a major shake-up but small businesses warn unnecessary penalties could mar the road ahead.

Hawk cops three-game ban, Sun suspended for two matches

Hawk cops three-game ban, Sun suspended for two matches

Hawk cops three-game ban, Sun suspended for two matches

Hawk cops three-game ban, Sun suspended for two matches

Hawthorn star Josh Weddle faces a three-match suspension after his late hit on Daniel Rioli, with Gold Coast's Sam Clohesy also charged for rough conduct.

Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected

Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected

Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected

Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected

Australian wildlife is facing a new and uncertain chapter after a dangerous strain of bird flu was confirmed on the mainland.

Major theatre show axed amid cost pressures

Major theatre show axed amid cost pressures

Major theatre show axed amid cost pressures

Major theatre show axed amid cost pressures

The Broadway adaptation of Beetlejuice has been axed midway through an Australian tour with rising costs to blame.

PM still hedging on extension of fuel tax discount

PM still hedging on extension of fuel tax discount

PM still hedging on extension of fuel tax discount

PM still hedging on extension of fuel tax discount

Asked whether a decision is likely on an extension to the federal government's fuel tax discount, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a call is days away.

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Socceroos fan suffers flare to face in World Cup chaos

Multiple people have been arrested after crowds stormed barriers and dozens of flares were set off in chaotic scenes as Socceroos fans flocked to live sites.

The Boys Light Up: Australian Crawl back after 40 years

After a stoush over who owns "Australian Crawl", James Reyne and Simon Binks are finally reuniting under the legendary Oz rock band's banner.

Push-up post office has town laughing and crying

A post office in a small Tasmanian township is proving that the community that exercises (and laughs) together, stays together.

Disabled people urge reflection as key report delayed

Disability advocates are urging the federal government to consider making changes to their planned reform of the NDIS as a final report is again delayed.

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Suspected killer bird flu found on Australian mainland

A single suspected case of bird flu has triggered fears a deadly strain that has killed millions of animals worldwide has reached the Australian mainland.

'Betrayed' families want answers after chopper tragedy

The heartbroken families of soldiers killed in a helicopter crash are demanding answers almost three years later, with calls for defence to face prosecution.

Aussie shares scrape positive week despite mining rout

Rising global inflation has lifted the odds more central banks will have to hike interest rates, fomenting dark clouds over future earnings growth.

'Missed opportunity': tax findings land as talks go on

Labor, the coalition and Greens predictably differed on their assessment of the government's contentious tax changes in a lightning-speed parliamentary inquiry.

'We've made mistakes': KPMG bosses face interrogation

Past and present KPMG executives have had a tough day defending the firm under intense questioning from senators over an audit leak and whistleblower scandal.

'One lecture': patchy abuse response training exposed

Professionals at the coal face of the domestic violence response have divulged spotty instruction and systemic failures to a parliamentary inquiry.

'Dragging its feet': NDIS report misses second deadline

Contentious changes to the NDIS remain up in the air, with a final report into the reforms still to be released as another deadline is missed.

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