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NSW's AI-doctored listing crackdown backfires on genuine mural photo

NSW's crackdown on AI-doctored rental listings stumbled when authorities cited a property with a genuine commissioned mural as an example of digital deception. The government's new laws will fine agents up to $22,000 for misleading altered images and protect 2.3 million renters' privacy.

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PM's AI hack timing questioned as Medicare breach sparks formal review

Australia's opposition questions the timing of the PM's AI hack disclosure, methamphetamine deaths hit record levels, and Gen Z makes major financial sacrifices for home ownership.

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Sydney boy, 11, dies three days after being shot in face and neck

An 11-year-old boy has died from injuries sustained in a shooting at a residential unit in Sydney's north-west. He was found with gunshot wounds to his face and neck on Monday and remained in critical condition at hospital before his death on Thursday.

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Albanese defends social media laws at UN as Trump raises censorship concerns; Hume denies knowledge of Coalition-One Nation talks

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended Australia's proposed digital duty of care laws at the UN, rejecting US claims they risk censorship. Foreign Minister Penny Wong warned of strain on nuclear testing norms. Liberal Senator Jane Hume denied knowledge of Coalition-One Nation power-sharing ...

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Friends pool resources to build three homes where one stood in Melbourne

Melbourne families are pooling resources and expertise to redevelop single suburban properties into multiple townhouses, creating denser neighbourhoods while fostering genuine community connections. Two award-nominated projects demonstrate how collaborative development can address housing afforda...

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Australia faces deaths outnumbering births within 40 years, major report warns

Australia's seventh Intergenerational Report projects deaths will outnumber births by the 2060s as fertility rates decline and the population ages. The economy faces slower growth, with real GDP per person expanding at 1.2% annually—down from 1.5% historically—requiring artificial intelligence to...

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Australia news live: Chalmers flags 'monetised misogyny' in DV crisis; Bragg eyes super-backed mortgages

Australia's treasurer identifies online misogyny as a factor in domestic violence, while the opposition proposes using superannuation as mortgage collateral. The comments follow violent incidents across NSW and come as the government introduces reforms to sexual assault trials.

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Ex-officer claims self-defence in shooting of two men, telling court struggle over gun led to deaths

A former police officer claims he killed two men in self-defence during a struggle over his service weapon, a Sydney court has heard. Beau Lamarre-Condon, 31, is accused of fatally shooting Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29, on 19 February 2024.

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11-year-old shot in face and neck in Sydney apartment as gun buyback becomes election flashpoint

An 11-year-old was shot in the face and neck in a Sydney apartment, reigniting fierce political debate over a planned gun buyback scheme. The government backs the buyback; the opposition now opposes it.

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Labor backs universal childcare over baby bonus to tackle Australia's falling birthrate

Labor argues universal childcare access is a better response to Australia's declining birthrate than a baby bonus, as the 2026 Intergenerational Report forecasts more deaths than births within 40 years.

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Labor councillor feared ICAC inquiry over Liberal fundraiser attendance, inquiry hears

A Labor councillor feared his attendance at a 2021 Liberal fundraiser would force him to give evidence to ICAC, the anti-corruption inquiry heard. Messages revealed his anxiety about a photograph with Christian Ellis and Dominic Perrottet.

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Albanese appoints Murdoch executive as New York consul-general amid AI and UN security council push

Prime Minister Albanese has appointed former News Corp executive Siobhan McKenna as Australia's next consul-general in New York while launching a bid for a UN Security Council seat. Treasurer Chalmers will release the 2026 Intergenerational Report, which forecasts slower population growth and ide...

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