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Australian researchers launch new tool to outsmart rapidly evolving audio deepfakes

Audio deepfakes have become a serious cybercrime threat, with criminals using cloned voices to bypass voice biometrics, impersonate public figures and spread disinformation.

Wyndham councillor Larry Zhao refered to LGI for inviting Chinese delegates ‘on behalf of council’ without authorisation

If found in breach by LGI, the councillor could face penalties ranging from a formal reprimand to suspension or disqualification from office.

Australians call for urgent action on soft plastics recycling as National Recycling Week 2025 begins

This year, the message is clear: Australians want soft plastics recycling brought back — smarter, fairer, and stronger than before.

‘Ignored, dismissed, in pain’: Victoria takes bold steps to fix decades of bias in women’s healthcare

Nearly 89% reported that chronic pain damaged their mental health, while 71% said healthcare professionals dismissed or ignored their symptoms.

Victorian couple who enslaved Indian woman, stripped of $1.4 million home proceeds and face $140,000 penalty

In 2023, about $485,000 was granted to the victim as an ex-gratia payment by the Attorney-General.

Truck carrying excavator causes chaos after hitting two Melbourne bridges

All trains on the Sandringham, Frankston, Pakenham and Cranbourne lines were temporarily halted while engineers inspected the bridges for damage.

Australia’s world-first social media age law grows to safeguard more young users

“We know it won’t be perfect from day one, but this is about setting clear expectations and giving young people a healthier, safer start in the digital world.”

Australia charts new path to net zero with carbon removal roadmap

CDR differs from traditional carbon capture and storage (CCS) by targeting carbon already present in the atmosphere rather than preventing its release.

Bishesh Gyawali spreads joy through Carnatic and Nepalese folk music at Benalla Diwali

“The Raaga Hansadhwani carries such positivity and joy, and it felt beautiful to share that energy with the community during the Festival of Lights.”

Is the Melbourne Cup losing its appeal? Here’s what the numbers reveal

The Melbourne Cup, a 3,200–metre race for horses more than three years old, has long been called “the race that stops the nation”.

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Concern grows for missing 25-year-old Madan Pandey last seen leaving Sydney medical facility

Authorities say both police and his family hold serious concerns for his welfare.

Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.
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