Deepfakes created by CSIRO. | Newsreel

Deep flaws in deepfake detection tools

Critical flaws have been uncovered in widely used deepfake detection tools, sparking a call for urgent improvements in deepfake detection technologies. A study by
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Man and woman on mining site. | Newsreel

Focus on gender equality in male-dominated industries

Many of Australia’s peak business bodies and unions have been funded to deliver programs to support gender equality in the workplace. Federal Minister for Women Katy
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Young person with counsellor. | Newsreel

Programs target youth crime re-offending rates

Two Queensland Government programs aimed at addressing re-offending rates have been put out to tender. Premier David Crisafulli said the Regional Reset and Staying on
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Laser weapon graphic. | Newsreel

Aussie laser weapon closer after Adelaide test

Australia is a step closer to a home-grown laser weapon after a successful test in South Australia. In a national first, the Adelaide laboratories of QinetiQ
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Man showing woman empty wallet. | Newsreel

No love for non-essential spending in February

Valentine’s Day failed to open wallets this year, with consumer spending dropping in key sectors last month. The CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index fell
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Sunshine Coast beach scarping at Maroochydore. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast beach access one focus of Alfred recovery

Restoring beach access for lifesavers is one of the priorities as Sunshine Coast Council continues recovery efforts following Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Deputy Mayor and
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Mary MacKillop College Nundah students. | Newsreel

Tips to prepare students for delayed NAPLAN testing

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) schools have delayed the start of annual NAPLAN testing due to the impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Many of its 146 schools across
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HMAS Brisbane. | Newsreel

Brisbane hub for $200m Navy communications upgrade

Brisbane will be the base for a $200m program to upgrade communication systems on Royal Australian Navy ships. Federal Minister for Defence Industry and Capability
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Principal Jo-Anne Boyle and students. | Newsreel

Female leaders enhance Brisbane Catholic Education

Seventeen female educators have recently stepped into leadership roles at Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE), with many beneficiaries of an in-house development
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Woman sad eating food. | Newsreel

Eating disorders more stigmatised than depression

People with an eating disorder are more stigmatised than those suffering with depression, according to a new study. University of South Australia Honours student Carlye
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