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Can a foreign government hack WhatsApp? A cybersecurity expert explains how that might work

A spearphishing email might appear to come from a trusted colleague or organisation. It might ask the recipient to urgently review a document or reset a password

Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?

Israel will probably be able to destroy Iran’s existing nuclear facilities, but it’s only a question of when, not if, Iran will reconstitute them.

Not all insecure work has to be a ‘bad job’: research shows job design can make a big difference

Many books – from Arne Kalleberg’s Good jobs, Bad jobs to Guy Standing’s The Precariat – have explored the negative impacts job insecurity can have on individuals, their families and communities.

Albanese’s smart Indo-Pacific aid push positions Australia as key regional partner

For the first time in a decade, Australia’s foreign aid has crossed the $5 billion mark — a significant milestone revealed in Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ March budget.

News of the Air India plane crash is traumatic. Here’s how to make sense of the risk

If you’re feeling anxious following this distressing news, it’s understandable. But here are some things worth considering when you’re thinking about the risk of plane travel.

Google’s SynthID is the latest tool for catching AI-made content. What is AI ‘watermarking’ and does it work?

Users of dating apps need to know whether the profile of the person they’ve met online represents a real romantic prospect, or an AI avatar, perhaps fronting a romance scam.

Australia’s whooping cough surge is not over – and it doesn’t just affect babies

Our vaccine coverage remains relatively high but it is slipping and is below the national target of 95%.

Culture at the core: journalistic values in the Pacific Islands

The culture of the Pacific Islands is markedly distinct from Western cultures due to its collectivist nature, which prioritises group aspirations over individual aspirations.

Are we ready for the Asian MAGA? – A viewpoint from an Asian-Australian

Along with China, the so-called Asian Tigers and lately India, are all transforming from  ‘Third World” economies to “First World” economies within a span of one generation.

Why the Musk and Trump relationship is breaking down – a psychologist explains

Musk was appointed special advisor to Trump, heading the Department of Government Efficiency, cutting excess and waste.

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Tarsem Singh charged over high-speed crash that killed pregnant teen and unborn child in US

Tarsem Singh appeared in court in Darke County this week, where he was formally charged over the February incident that claimed the life of 17-year-old Ashlee Holmes.

RBA moves to scrap card surcharges and cut payment costs for businesses

The biggest change for consumers will be the removal of surcharges on debit, prepaid and credit cards across the designated eftpos, Mastercard and Visa networks from 1 October 2026.

ATO and Fair Work crackdown on ‘fake contractors’ amid rising concerns across key industries

Under the Fair Work Act 2009, courts can impose substantial penalties for sham contracting, including fines of up to $19,800 for individuals and as much as $495,000 for larger businesses, or three times the amount underpaid.
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