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ACT education boss suing Integrity Commission in bid to stop Campbell Primary School expansion investigation
The head of the ACT Education Directorate, Katy Haire, is taking legal action against the territory's Integrity Commission over its investigation into the Campbell Primary School expansion.
Bina never thought she'd get to go to Cannes Film Festival, but she's made it with her debut feature
For the first time, two Australian festivals have been chosen for the prestigious Goes to Cannes program.
analysis:Deepfakes in an Australian election campaign would be legally fine, and OpenAI benches its flirty new chatbot voice
This week in tech news, OpenAI drops a new chatbot voice bearing a striking resemblance to Scarlett Johansson's, federal parliament discusses laws on political deepfakes, and the internet continues to be a terrifying place to be a teenager.
Killer of Canberra man shot in mistaken identity case jailed for 13 years
Glenn Walewicz was shot dead as he opened his door to three people in masks who were hoping to steal drugs and money from someone else who lived nearby.
Why the states and territories are clashing with the federal government over the NDIS
As a parliamentary hearing kicks off into draft legislation paving the way for changes to the NDIS, a governmental stoush has re-emerged. Here's what's going on.
How to honour your boxes of sentimental 'stuff' and know when to let them go
This museum curator explains why we should bring our childhood toys, old band T-shirts and family heirlooms out of hiding and honour them for the memories they contain.
'Don't go for this one': Bulldogs coach opens up about concussion concerns as Liberatore return revealed
The Bulldogs have confirmed their concussion-affected star on-baller will return to AFL action next month, but coach Luke Beveridge says he now holds his breath with every tough contest his players are involved in.
Seagrass wipe-out in world-recognised marine habitat prompts testing for herbicide impact
Researchers investigate concerns of fishermen and residents that herbicide run-off may be killing marine life in Queensland's Great Sandy Strait.
Australian singer Frank Ifield, who helped give The Beatles their start, dies aged 86
British-born Australian country music singer Frank Ifield has died at the age of 86 at his home in Dural, NSW. He had multiple number one hits and famously helped give The Beatles their start when he was approached by their manager, Brian Epstein.
Scarlett Johansson 'shocked' by ChatGPT voice 'eerily similar' to her own
OpenAI says it plans to halt the use of a ChatGPT voice that resembles Johansson, who famously voiced a fictional, and at the time futuristic, AI assistant in the 2013 film Her.
'I live the loss of her every day': Family of murdered mother-of-six plea for justice in 1998 cold case
The 30-year-old was last seen alive in the inner city Brisbane suburb of Fortitude Valley shortly before midnight on February 11, 1998.
Australia sending evacuation flights to pick up those stranded in New Caledonia
The federal government says it's received clearance to send two planes to the French territory that has been rocked by a week of deadly riots and violence.
Matildas star Sam Kerr officially ruled out of Olympics because of ACL injury
Matildas star Sam Kerr will miss the upcoming Paris Olympics after being officially ruled out because of an ongoing ACL injury.
As hardliners mourn Raisi, life goes on uninterrupted for many Iranians
While government loyalists pack mosques and squares to pray for President Ebrahim Raisi, most shops remain open and the authorities make little effort to interrupt ordinary life.
Jake Fraser-McGurk joins Twenty20 World Cup squad as a reserve
After making "a compelling case for initial selection" in Australia's group for next month's T20 World Cup, 22-year-old Jake Fraser-McGurk and BBL player of the year Matt Short will link up with the squad as injury back-up in the early stages of the tournament.
'We wanted Wayne': Eels gutted after Wayne Bennett confirms Rabbitohs return
The current Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has inked a three-year deal with South Sydney from next season, despite being in talks with Parramatta for the past month.
Telstra to sack 2,800 workers as part of cost-cutting measures
Telstra reveals plans to sack up to 2,800 workers as part of its latest cost-cutting measures, with most of these job losses to occur by the end of this year.
Prestigious school's trial ban on water bottles in class divides teachers, students
School says "reduced noise and fewer rest room breaks" are among early positive results of a trial to improve the classroom environment and student concentration.
How this 14-year-old plans to compete in the barrel racing world finals on a horse she's never ridden
Tyler Morton taught herself barrel racing from YouTube videos. Through grit and determination, she's now set to pit herself against the world's best in the sport.
Queensland chief health officer declares 'public health alert' over mental wellbeing of teens
John Gerrard has declared a "public health alert" over the rise in mental health issues among the state's young people, coinciding with the emergence of smart phones and social media.
AEMO warns of increased blackout risks over coming summers, as NSW considers major coal plant extension
The national energy market operator has issued new warnings of possible summer blackouts in coming years, due to delays in key transmission projects and looming retirements of coal generators.
New rules make it harder for written-off vehicles to return to Queensland roads
The Queensland government proposes a shake-up to the state's written-off vehicle scheme, including a new inspection model that will make it more difficult for write-offs to return to the road.
We fact checked some of the claims from Peter Dutton's budget reply. Here's what we found
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton used his budget reply speech to excoriate the government while at the same time pumping up his own record as a minister. But did he stick to the facts?
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live:ASX slips as Telstra reveals job cuts, Nasdaq and gold hit record highs
The Australian share market falls as Telstra reveals plans to sack 2,800 workers, US tech stocks drive the Nasdaq to a record high, and optimism about rate cuts pushes gold and copper prices to their highest levels ever. Follow live.
How violence has become 'a public spectacle' in this outback town
In the Kimberley town of Halls Creek, advocates and frontline workers say family violence is a huge problem and more must be done to stop the normalisation of harmful and destructive behaviour.
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Deepfakes in an Australian election campaign would be legally fine, and OpenAI benches its flirty new chatbot voice