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EXPLAINERS - BREAKING DOWN THE NEWS FOR YOU
Dating apps ordered to hand over data to federal government
Popular dating apps have been ordered to hand over data to the government following a national roundtable into the rise of sexual and domestic violence on the platforms.
domestic violenceBest day and time to see five planets line up near the moon
Grab your binoculars and keep an eye to the sky this week for a chance to see a remarkable planetary hangout.
spaceWhere you can vote, snag a democracy sausage on election day
The New South Wales election is finally here, with polls opening across the state.
NSW electionThe major policy differences between Minns and Perrottet
Now it is time to make a decision in the election being fought in uncertain economic times.
NSW electionFinal countdown before NSW heads to the polls
Here's everything you need to know about casting your vote in the 2023 NSW election, from early and postal voting to casting your ballot in person.
NSW electionDo you feel like your phone is listening to you? You're not wrong
More than a third of Australians fear their phones are listening to them after seeing targeted ads for things they've spoken about but never searched.
cyber securityChina and Russia: explaining a long, complicated friendship
With thousands of kilometres of border, you either get along very well or very badly. Beijing and Moscow have done both.
China newsGoogle rolling out hotly anticipated ChatGPT and Bing rival Bard
Google is treading carefully with the rollout of its AI tools, in part because it has more to lose if the technology spits out inaccurate information
TechWhat can ChatGPT maker's new AI model GPT-4 do?
The new system can figure out tax deductions and answer questions like a Shakespearan pirate, for example, but it still "hallucinates" facts and makes reasoning errors.
TechWhat we know about the US-Russia drone collision
The incident triggered a US diplomatic protest and raised concerns about the possibility Russia could recover sensitive technology.
dronesEverything you need to know about the Oscars
The 95th Academy Awards has just started in Hollywood and the film industry will be hoping to move past "the slap" of last year's ceremony.
oscarsHow does Oscars voting work? This is how winners are decided
The road to an Oscar winds through a long awards season, which finally culminates on Sunday at the Academy Awards.
oscarsNSW kids eligible for $49,000 nest egg under Liberal policy explained
The policy would mean every child aged 10 and under and newborn children will be given an individual NSW kids future fund account starting this year if the party wins the state election on March 25.
NSW PoliticsHow to make sure your password is safe and secure
There are a few simple steps you can take to make sure the key to your data is secure.
TechScientists have found new 'zombie viruses', should we be worried?
The scientists found DNA viruses have the capacity to remain infectious for more than 48,500 years in permafrost.
VirusThe superannuation figure Australia has forgotten
Debate has raged over whether the super of the nation's wealthiest should be taxed more - but there's one big number in the room that's barely been addressed.
financeWhat is behind this NSW lake's great disappearing act?
A disappearing lake in New South Wales is a source of mystery for first-time visitors, but experts say there is a simple reason why the water levels fluctuate so much.
environmentHow does eviction work and can a landlord kick you out for no reason?
The NSW government has promised to ban no-grounds evictions, but the law varies across Australia's states and territories.
rentNew app aims to give Australians better access to My Health Record
Here's everything you need to know about the My Health app.
healthThe war of words over superannuation explained
Superannuation is the word on the street as the Albanese government announced changes to the way tax concessions work but it won't come into effect for years.
financeChinese fighter jet confronts US Navy plane over disputed sea
A fierce superpower contest over who controls the vast waterway has triggered concerning military and diplomatic tensions between China and the US.
south china seaEverything you need to know about WorldPride Sydney 2023
WorldPride 2023 is tipped to be the biggest event in Sydney since the 2000 Olympic Games, injecting up to $600 million into the local economy as 500,000 international travellers head Down Under for the 17-day celebration.
WorldPrideWhat is New START, the nuclear treaty Russia is pulling back from?
Vladimir Putin says Russia is suspending its participation in the treaty.
RussiaJust how serious is the Ohio train crash environmental disaster?
Sore throats, rashes, headaches and nausea are just some of the symptoms residents have reported after the massive train derailment.
USAWhy China's stand on Russia and Ukraine is raising concerns
Nearly one year after Russia invaded Ukraine, new questions are rising over China's potential willingness to offer military aid to Moscow in the increasingly drawn-out conflict.
RussiaFifth COVID-19 booster shot available from today
From today, eligible Australians can receive a potential fifth COVID-19 booster.
AustraliaLe dollar bean, accountants: The rise of algospeak and shadowbanning
Unalive, mascara, accountant, le dollar bean or corn- all of these words might seem nonsensical to you but they're actually a language popping up on the popular social media platform TikTok.
TikTokWhich countries have nuclear weapons, and how many do they have?
Nuclear weapons have only been used twice in the history of warfare, but the nine countries that now have warheads of their own have a combined stockpile in the thousands.
WeaponsThis is the deadliest snake in the world
Contrary to the popular belief that Australia is home to the deadliest reptiles, this small scaled creature lives nowhere near us.
snakesBest and worst energy providers in Australia revealed
The best and cheapest energy providers in Australia have been revealed in a report by Canstar Blue.
Cost of LivingWhat is the 'sovereign citizen' movement?
It's an uncentralised belief system but is generally characterised by an anti-government, anti-authority idea that the law of a land does not apply to them.
crimeWhat is premillennialism, the belief system of the Wieambilla shooters?
Queensland Police believe the the Wieambilla terrorists were believers of an extremist Christian ideology known as premillennialism.
queenslandEverything you need to know about Marburg virus
Global health authorities are on alert following an outbreak of the deadly Ebola-like Marburg virus disease in Central Africa.
healthHundreds of thousands of Aussies hurtling towards $350 million cliff
A phenomenon is looming for Australian households - and it's set to hit this year.
financeOlivia Newton-John state memorial service: What you need to know
The free, ticketed service will honour the beloved Australian singer and will be held a Hamer Hall on February 26.
AustraliaWhat should you do if you drop your phone in water?
If you've dropped your phone in water, there are a few things you may want to consider to help protect the device.
TechnologyThe reason why beer is so expensive in Australia
If you've ever thought the cost of your favourite beer has increased recently, you're not wrong.
alcoholLa Niña and El Niño: Will we switch from one to the other in 2023?
What exactly is going on with Australia's weather, and what is going to happen next? We answer all of your La Niña and El Niño questions.
WeatherWhat Aussies need to know about Netflix's password-sharing crackdown
Streaming giant Netflix has extended its crackdown on password sharing to four new countries, and Australia is set to be in the firing line.
NetflixDoes the latest rate rise increase the risk of a recession?
After another consecutive interest rate rise, financial experts are concerned.
financeWhat to know about the big quake that hit Turkey and Syria
Experts explain why the 7.8 magnitude earthquake was so powerful and deadly.
earthquakesGreen comet should finally be visible in Australian skies this week
Tonight and over the coming days, a celestial visitor from the Stone Age will finally be visible in Australian skies.
spaceThe TikTok trend making authors millions
The Tiktok trend has boosted multiple authors to overnight success.
TikTokWho's in charge of Aussie banknotes, and was a monarch always on them?
The design of Australia's $5 banknote has been drawn into the public eye following the decision to not use an image of King Charles III on the new design.
AustraliaHumidity stopping you sleep? Cold showers and beer may not help
It's a feeling every Australian knows all too well: being completely unable to properly cool down on a hot and humid summer's day.
Weather NewsTen days DV leave available from today: How does it work?
Paid family and domestic violence leave is set to come into effect across Australia tomorrow, replacing the existing unpaid leave on offer for those affected by family and domestic violence.
domestic violenceExplained: Australia's voluntary assisted dying laws in each state
By the end of 2023, eligible people in all Australian states will be able to apply for voluntary assisted dying as the final three states' laws will become operational this year.
euthanasiaEverything you need to know about the newest Australian airline Bonza
The first flight from new airline Bonza has taken off, marking a new chapter in Australian aviation history.
TravelIs 'Toadzilla' a sign of enormous cane toads to come?
This month, the world met "Toadzilla", a cane toad the size of a football and six times larger than average.
nationalWhy the US backflipped on sending these war machines to Ukraine
For months, US officials balked at sending M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, insisting they were too complicated and too hard to maintain and repair. On Wednesday, that abruptly changed.
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