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AI technology enabling photos posted online to be sexualised into abuse material is proliferating. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

InternetPremiumKids unknowingly targeted with AI abuse apps, images

A clarion call to urgently protect vulnerable children and teenagers from online sexual abuse has been issued as the use of AI-powered platforms proliferates.

Dominic Giannini and Jacob Shteyman

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WEATHERPremium‘Unusually high’: Grim warning to millions

Sunny days across the country may not be here to last, with millions warned “unusually high rainfall” is tipped to soon drench parts of Australia.

Blake Antrobus

A independent report has found relying on app stores for age checks isn't 'robust'.

Federal PoliticsCommentsPremiumSocial media bid to force app stores to check age not robust

Relying on app stores run by Apple and Google to verify the age of users – as social media giants want – isn’t a robust method of enforcing a ban on under-16s, an independent technology assessment has found.

Katina Curtis

Avalanches are rare but slips and landslides in Australia occur in coastal and mountainous regions. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

TechnologyPremiumTelltale research findings might help detect disasters

In a find that might show how landslides occur, Australian scientists have detected hidden indications of below-surface particle movement.

John Kidman

Young people are increasingly falling victim to financial scams, according to new data released by a major bank.

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Young Aussies increasingly ‘vulnerable’ to online scams

More young people than ever are falling victim to financial scams, according to data released by a major bank.

Caleb Runciman

Roo-ver, the nation's first Moon rover, is ready for lift-off on its NASA mission to Mars. (HANDOUT/Department of Industry, Science and Resources)

TechnologyPremiumRoo-ver makes giant leap in bid to put humans on Mars

Australia's first moon rover could help put humans on Mars as it receives its mission from NASA.

Kat Wong

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SPACE TRAVELPremiumAussie bound for historic space trip

The expedition will help NASA establish a human presence outside Earth, marking a first for the nation in Aussie space exploration.

George Al-Akiki

Tesla’s long-awaited self-driving technology is finally coming to Australia.

SELF-DRIVING TECHTesla makes major Australian announcement

The car maker has provided a huge update on its long-awaited self-driving technology.

Georgia Holland

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WEATHERPremium‘Destructive’ winds, cold blast to batter Aus

The BoM has issued a severe weather warning as destructive winds up to 130km/hr and snow threaten southeastern states from Friday.

George Al-Akiki

The RBA has unveiled its initial research into card payment surcharges. Photo: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

MoneyPremiumRBA mulls easing card rules for fintechs

The Reserve Bank of Australia has made a preliminary update into its consultation into card surcharges, with the central bank previously saying it can save consumers $1.2bn.

Cameron Micallef

Chris Ellison - Mineral Resources.

MiningVideoCommentsPremiumChris Ellison denies using AI on bizarre MinRes call

HEAR THE AUDIO: Chris Ellison has denied using artificial intelligence to deliver Mineral Resources’ financial results after the blunt-speaking Kiwi’s voice briefly changed into a posh English accent.

Adrian Rauso and Danielle Le Messurier

The company behind ChatGPT will set up in Australia to be closer to one of its biggest user bases. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

TelecommunicationsPremiumG'day AI: ChatGPT company reveals its Australian move

Australian companies rank among its top subscribers and OpenAI has announced plans to move an arm of its operations to Australia.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Facebook users shared images of the bizarre scene, with many concerned that it was a symptom of the toxic algal bloom in South Australian waters. Via Facebook

NEWSPremiumBizarre sight on Aussie beach

Mysterious sea foam has invaded an Aussie beach, sparking fears of links to a toxic algal bloom that has killed thousands of sea creatures.

Elodie Jakes

Almost one person drowned in Australia every day in the last financial year. Supplied

NEWSPremium‘Wake-up call’: Stunning drowning death stat

A report has flagged plummeting swimming skills as Australia has its deadliest year of drownings on record, emphasised by one stunning statistic.

Thomas Henry

Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have revealed that Iran is behind a series of attacks on Australia’s Jewish community.

FEDERAL POLITICSCommentsIranian Ambassador among four expelled by PM over attacks

Anthony Albanese has expelled Iran’s Ambassador to Australia Ahmad Sadeghi and three other officials and accused the Middle East nation of orchestrated attacks on Jewish communities.

Katina Curtis and Caitlyn Rintoul

'Prepare now' and 'monitor conditions' warnings have been issued across NSW and Victoria due to damaging winds. NSW and Victoria SES

UPDATEDPremiumAntarctic blast to smash southern states

Aussies are being warned to prepare for a severe Antarctic blast amid forecasts wind, rain and snow will pelt the southern regions.

Elodie Jakes and Thomas Henry

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NEWSPremiumEarthquake shakes Aussie state

An earthquake has rattled parts of an Aussie state overnight, with hundreds of residents reporting feeling the tremors.

Elodie Jakes

Germany's Team Sonnenwagen was first to be waved off for the 3000 km journey, powered by the sun. (Lloyd Jones/AAP PHOTOS)

TechnologyPremiumSolar cars head into the outback under the Top End sun

Cars in the the World Solar Challenge race have been flagged away with 34 teams hoping to cross Australia from north to south under the blazing sun.

Lloyd Jones

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NewsPremiumRare Black Moon coming, but there’s a catch

Australia will experience a rare ‘black moon’ this weekend – but the celestial phenomenon comes with a catch for eager stargazers.

George Al-Akiki

Binance is the world’s biggest crypto platform and carries billions of dollars of trades every day.

FinanceAustrac takes aim at world’s biggest crypto exchange

The financial crimes regulator has ordered the Australian branch of a massive crypto exchange to appoint an auditor amid “serious concerns” about money laundering.

Matt Mckenzie

Central Coast Council workers discovered the grey-coloured debris balls across several beaches. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

NEWSPremium‘Do not touch’: Mystery balls shut beaches

People have been advised to avoid beaches in one coastal area after council workers made this grim discovery.

Thomas Henry

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UPDATEDPremiumWhen it will finally stop raining

It’s been one of the wettest Augusts on record in one major city, but rain-soaked residents are about to get a reprieve.

Elodie Jakes, George Al-Akiki

The latest finding lends evidence to ideas about how large stars look near the end of their lives. (AP PHOTO)

SciencePremiumScientists get rare peek inside exploding star

It is not yet clear how a supernova called 2021yfj got so whittled down — whether its layers were flung off violently or yanked away by a twin star.

Adithi Ramakrishnan

WA councils are investigating how they can tap into artificial intelligence to boost productivity and fill gaps from workforce shortages. 

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Councils probe how AI can fill gaps from workforce shortages

WA councils are investigating how they can tap into artificial intelligence to boost productivity and fill gaps from workforce shortages. 

Caitlyn Rintoul