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Criminal ‘Post and Boast’ to attract ‘two years’ extra jail time under new Victorian law

The legislation expressly includes ringleaders or facilitators, closing loopholes that allow organisers to escape extra penalties.

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.

Melbourne food delivery rider stabbed and robbed in shocking attack

Locals rushed to the rider’s aid before emergency services arrived. He was later taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The million-dollar question: Can Aussies still afford to buy a home?

The number of residential dwellings in Australia grew by 53,400 over the quarter, bringing the national total to 11,338,500.

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%.

Indian-origin CEO exits leadership of major Australian fashion brand

Raju Vuppalapati resignation comes during a period of ongoing leadership changes at Country Road Group.

Missing Sydney man Jaydipsinh Dodiya found dead in tragic end to search

Jaydipsinh's brother-in-law has confirmed his death, and the Hindu Council of Australia is now assisting the family with the repatriation of his body to India.

Indian international student Arshdeep Kaur killed in ‘HOR1BL’ Mustang crash; Vikramjit Singh granted bail

The most serious charge that Singh faces carries a maximum sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment.

Albanese and Allan unveil progress on North East Link project, eyeing reduced emissions and faster travel

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasised that this investment will cut travel times by 35 minutes, remove 15,000 trucks from local roads, and create thousands of jobs.

Victorian principals will soon be able to expel students for out-of-school behaviour – is this a good idea?

The state government says this will “address concerns around harmful behaviour that happens outside school hours […] but affects student and staff safety”.

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‘Blood will flow’ warning in Chinese triggers security scare at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s residence

PM Albanese was moved to a secure location while officers carried out a detailed search of the property, which lasted more than three hours.

Bondi terror attack sparks permanent rapid-response police unit across NSW

The permanent unit will feature around 250 dedicated officers, 28 civilian staff, and a fleet of rapid-response vehicles, allowing police to maintain a visible and proactive presence without being rotated out of existing commands.

How a Melbourne couple turned disaster relief into hope and learning in Nepal

For more than four decades, Ben and Lyn Covelli travelled regularly to the Himalayan nation, building deep ties with its people and communities.
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