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Media Maverick Derryn Hinch Dead at 82: A Life of Courage, Conviction, and Controversy Derryn Hinch, the outspoken media figure and former senator, has died aged 82, leaving behind a legacy of fearless journalism and unapologetic crusading. With a career spanning over 60 years, Hinch was known for his bold style, law-breaking exposés, and unflinching commitment to social justice. From his early days as a newspaper journalist to his later years as a senator, Hinch consistently pushed boundaries and challenged the status quo. His impact on Australian media and politics will be felt for generations to come, as a champion…

Worker Loses Hand in Horrific Sewer Pit Accident at Popular Tourist Spot: ‘A Tragic Reminder of Workplace Dangers’ A man in his 20s has had his hand severed in a devastating workplace accident while cleaning a sewer pit at the Twelve Apostles Visitor Centre in Victoria’s south-west. The incident has sparked a WorkSafe investigation, with the site shut down due to the distress caused to the injured man’s colleagues. The popular tourist spot, which attracts over 2 million visitors annually, is currently undergoing a $126 million redevelopment. The incident raises concerns about workplace safety in high-risk industries, with experts warning…

Albanese to Unveil Labor’s AI Vision Amid Fears of Weakened Copyright Laws and Australian Creatives’ Backlash Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to deliver speech on AI, addressing community concerns and outlining Labor’s approach to the technology Reports of AI giant Anthropic seeking copyright deal with federal government spark fears of weakened copyright laws and backlash from Australian creatives Labor’s draft national platform expands AI policy, pledging to protect Australian artists and content creators from AI exploitation and ensure transparency and accountability Copyright concerns persist despite Attorney-General Michelle Rowland’s reassurances that there are no plans to weaken copyright protections in relation to…

Centrelink Users on High Alert as Sophisticated Scammers Unleash ‘Crippling’ Phishing Attack Millions of Australians at risk as scammers impersonate Centrelink and myGov using ‘near-identical’ phishing emails Victims tricked into handing over sensitive info, including myGov credentials, SMS codes, and identity documents Experts warn of ‘devastating’ consequences if scammers succeed in bypassing multi-factor authentication Centrelink users urged to be vigilant, with ‘red flags’ to watch out for in suspicious emails The Australian government’s Centrelink service has issued a high-level warning to its users after a sophisticated phishing scam was uncovered, luring unsuspecting customers into fake government service accounts. The scammers,…

Electric Vehicles Spark Crisis for Australia’s Petrol Industry: Projections Suggest Fossil Fuel’s Days are Numbered as Profits Plummet Australia’s petrol industry is facing an existential crisis as electric vehicles (EVs) gain unprecedented traction, with Ampol CEO Matt Halliday warning that refining and selling petrol may one day be phased out. The country’s two operational oil refineries, which produce only 20% of the nation’s fuel needs, are struggling to remain profitable amidst record EV sales and ongoing uncertainty over crude oil supplies from the war-torn Middle East. As petrol profits decline, Ampol is shifting its focus to its charging business, which…