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More than 500 Tesla Model 3s recalled for safety change

More than 500 Tesla Model 3s recalled for safety change

A new model of one of the most popular electric cars in Australia is being recalled for safety reasons just weeks after arriving in the country.

E-scooter deaths remain a mystery, motoring group warns

E-scooter deaths remain a mystery, motoring group warns

E-scooter deaths remain a mystery, motoring group warns

E-scooter deaths remain a mystery, motoring group warns

The number of people killed or injured in e-scooter accidents in Australia remains unclear due to inconsistent reporting between states, a group has warned.

Call to reveal more data amid grim road deaths tally

Call to reveal more data amid grim road deaths tally

Call to reveal more data amid grim road deaths tally

Call to reveal more data amid grim road deaths tally

A road safety group is urging a rethink on how crashes can be prevented after the past six months proved the most deadly in 13 years.

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Major automaker recalls electric cars due to fire risk

Major automaker recalls electric cars due to fire risk

A recall has been issued for more than 200 electric vehicles after Audi discovered an issue with their batteries that could increase the risk of a fire.

New rules warn of AI data poisoning, attacks and theft

New rules warn of AI data poisoning, attacks and theft

Australia's top cybersecurity agency has issued guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence technology, warning businesses about privacy and data risks.

Top-selling Tesla misses safety mark in Australia

Top-selling Tesla misses safety mark in Australia

The second most popular electric car sold in Australia could face a recall after it failed to secure a five-star safety rating.

Fisherman's lucky escape as crocodile leaps into tinnie

Fisherman's lucky escape as crocodile leaps into tinnie

Wildlife officers are on the lookout for a potentially dangerous crocodile after it reportedly leapt onto a small boat while a man was fishing.

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Privacy concerns with scanning apps for illicit content

Privacy concerns with scanning apps for illicit content

Privacy concerns with scanning apps for illicit content

Privacy concerns with scanning apps for illicit content

Digital rights groups are pushing back against a draft proposal for apps and other online services to scan for child abuse material and pro-terror content.

Faulty batteries could cause fatalities this Christmas

Faulty batteries could cause fatalities this Christmas

Faulty batteries could cause fatalities this Christmas

Faulty batteries could cause fatalities this Christmas

Safety experts have called on Christmas shoppers to choose e-bikes and e-scooters carefully after a growing number of lithium-ion battery fires.

Aussie terrorists, spies to have citizenship stripped

Aussie terrorists, spies to have citizenship stripped

Aussie terrorists, spies to have citizenship stripped

Aussie terrorists, spies to have citizenship stripped

The Commonwealth will be able to apply to strip the citizenship of convicted terrorists if they are dual Australian nationals after new laws passed parliament.

Electric hatchbacks recalled due to charging danger

Electric hatchbacks recalled due to charging danger

Electric hatchbacks recalled due to charging danger

Electric hatchbacks recalled due to charging danger

One of Australia's cheapest electric vehicles is being recalled after authorities discovered a potentially fatal charging issue.

Criminals target government with record cyber attacks

Criminals target government with record cyber attacks

Criminals target government with record cyber attacks

Criminals target government with record cyber attacks

Australia has had one of the world's biggest rises in cyber attacks against government agencies, with a report showing criminals are pursuing official sources.

Rise in online hate speech underscores need for reform

Rise in online hate speech underscores need for reform

Rise in online hate speech underscores need for reform

Rise in online hate speech underscores need for reform

Gaps in the regulatory framework dealing with safety online have been identified by the federal government as hate speech and the misuse of AI continue to rise.

Gambling ad phase-out not like tobacco policy: Rowland

Gambling ad phase-out not like tobacco policy: Rowland

Gambling ad phase-out not like tobacco policy: Rowland

Gambling ad phase-out not like tobacco policy: Rowland

Michelle Rowland says a ban on gambling ads would not be as easy as the phasing out of tobacco ads decades prior.

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Aussies stick with old passwords despite new hacks

Australian internet users are being urged to change their passwords and vary them across accounts as online crime rises.

Crowd map to try and make public spaces safer for women

An interactive map will pinpoint the public places where safety is an issue across NSW after a survey found two-in-three women don't feel safe after dark.

Aussies unprepared for nastier summer bites and stings

Too many Australians don't have the knowledge to prepare for chance summer encounters with snakes, spiders and other venomous animals, experts warn.

Menacing messages to be targeted by AI banking tool

Artificial intelligence will be used to identify and flag threatening messages sent to victims' bank accounts, in a tool to be shared with banks worldwide.

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States wash hands of 40,000 bathtubs worth of sanitiser

Massive amounts of hand sanitiser could be put to new use after thousands of tonnes of the product expired in government stores.

Security feature scans for stolen ServiceNSW passwords

MyServiceNSW users who have their private information stolen or published online will be warned about the hack as part of a government security feature.

Recall for luxury EVs hit by power-loss software glitch

A software bug is behind the recall of three models of electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz that could leave drivers without power.

Urgent recall issued for faulty solar panel batteries

An urgent safety recall has been issued for batteries used in solar panel systems, with defective models at risk of overheating and causing fire.

X, formerly Twitter, fined and may face slavery charges

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner says some of the biggest tech companies are not living up to their responsibilities to tackle child sexual exploitation.

Tesla fined more than $155,000 for button battery risks

Australia's most popular electric car brand has paid a record penalty for failing to meet button battery standards in some of its products.

High-end electric car recalled due to battery fire risk

More than 200 high-end electric sports cars from Porsche have been recalled due to insufficient sealing around their batteries that could lead to a fire.

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