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'Cute boy': teacher guilty of procuring child for sex

A former elite-school teacher's disturbingly graphic messages to a 15-year-old have been revealed as he was found guilty of procuring a child for sex.

AAP · Jan 27

Watchdog pushes financial literacy to counter AI boom

Artificial intelligence-powered scams featuring fake celebrities are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to AI risks facing consumers, ASIC warns.

AAP · Jan 26

Pride and shame: national day leaving many conflicted

There are mixed emotions for many about Australia's national day. For some it means celebration, for others mourning and marking the beginning of colonisation.

AAP · Jan 24

Human connection lauded as AI takes on country music

Australia's top country musicians are aware of the threat posed by generative AI, but many believe the technology could never harness the essence of the genre.

AAP · Jan 23

Buskers lay bare their souls in country music heartland

Hundreds of songbirds have flocked to Australia's country music capital to fill the streets with song.

AAP · Jan 22

Smith heroics power Sixers past 'Canes, into BBL final

Steve Smith and Joel Davies were the key men as the Sydney Sixers stormed into the Big Bash League final with a win over the Hobart Hurricanes.

AAP · Jan 22

Surprising move after NRLW star denies harassing ex

A former NRLW Blues captain has been accused of stalking and harassing her ex-partner for days after their relationship broke down.

AAP · Jan 21

How swimmers can stay safe from surging shark attacks

Swimmers are being encouraged to stay 'shark smart' after four recent attacks, as attention turns to safety measures designed to control the apex predators.

AAP · Jan 20

Stajcic hints at changes after Wanderers fall to Jets

Newcastle climbed up to third place in the A-League Men standings after notching a 2-1 win over Western Sydney.

AAP · Jan 17

Smith ton upstages Warner as Sixers down Thunder in BBL

Steve Smith has upstaged David Warner by scoring an electrifying century in the Sydney Sixers' BBL win over the Sydney Thunder.

AAP · Jan 16