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Supermarket facial recognition failure: why automated systems must put the human factor first

Automated facial recognition is often discussed in the abstract – as pure algorithmic pattern matching, with emphasis on assessing correctness and accuracy.

Echoes of Ayodhya in Melbourne: Swara Sadhana School Marks 20 Years with Celebratory Carnatic Concert

A platform that acts as a cultural bridge, connecting the diverse population of Melbourne with the rich traditions of Indian music.

As China’s influence on Pacific media intensifies, Australia can’t afford to lose the region’s trust

Albanese government has refocused efforts on the Pacific more broadly, pledging A$2 billion in the last budget to boost Australia’s security efforts in the region.

‘Fascist Modi’ and ‘intolerant Hindus’: The strange fiction peddled by foreign media

It is very fashionable for foreign newspapers to create such negative categories to serve their own agenda.

Some families push back against journalists who mine social media for photos – they have every right to

When these photos enter the public domain following homicide, they become photos of a victim.

Online schooling is not just for lockdowns. Could it work for your child?

While learning in COVID lockdowns was extremely tough, it also showed schools, students and parents the potential benefits of online learning for a wider range of students.

Ethnic tensions will complicate the Albanese government’s multicultural policy reform

“In 2024, threats to our way of life have surpassed terrorism as Australia’s principal security concern”

Families including someone with mental illness can experience deep despair: Don’t hate them, they need support

As the Cauchi family so painfully articulated, providing support for a family member with mental illness is intensely challenging

No cash, no play? Have cost-of-living pressures impacted sports participation in Australia?

Governments need to find sustainable solutions to ensure all Australians can continue to participate in the sports

Why is Australia’s east coast copping all this rain right now?

Parts of Sydney were drenched in more than 100mm of rain overnight and the main dam that supplies the city’s drinking water is expected to spill in coming days.

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Kiwifruit firm Dosanjh Horticulture, director Jatinder Singh fined $135,000 over unpaid work and wage breaches

The case involved what officials described as a wage “banking” arrangement, where workers were required to work unpaid hours to offset previous paid time, along with failures to keep accurate employment records and correctly calculate leave entitlements.

International student numbers capped as Australia freezes intake at 295,000 for 2027

“Australia continues to welcome genuine international students seeking a premium Australian education which is great for our unis, domestic students and research.”

Tougher bail laws drive court expansion across Geelong and Melbourne suburbs

Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny said Victorians expect safety to come first and the government is responding with stronger laws and improved court systems.
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