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The slopaganda era: 10 AI images posted by the White House – and what they teach us
Under Donald Trump, the White House has filled its social media with memes, wishcasting, nostalgia and deepfakes. Here’s what you need to know to navigate the trolling It started with…
Sydney Sweeney threw bras around the Hollywood sign. I totally get it | Dave Schilling
The actor was promoting her new lingerie line – and in 2026, marketing requires more than a glossy ad I would hate to have to launch a new product in…
A ‘furious’ cattle farmer wants to be Nationals leader. But few expect the party to become a Boyce club
Colin Boyce, who is challenging David Littleproud’s leadership, has previously said people should ‘celebrate’ global heating Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email,…
Sadness, fear and mistrust in Perth’s Indigenous community after Invasion Day bomb scare: ‘It’s really heavy for our mob over here’
The incident is now being investigated as a ‘potential terrorist act’ but First Nations people say they are left feeling like ‘it’s not a big deal if it happens to…
Woman faints after being caned 140 times under Indonesian province’s sharia law
Woman and man accused of sex outside marriage and drinking alcohol faced what is likely to be one of the severest punishments since Aceh province adopted sharia law Sharia police…
Australia spends more on tax breaks for landlords than social housing, homelessness and rent assistance combined
Exclusive: Acoss report shows property investors received $12.3bn in tax concessions in 2025, while the share of social housing dropped to a record low Follow our Australia news live blog…
Teenage boy’s body found in creek after Blue Mountains camping trip
Boy’s friend, 17, winched to safety by emergency rescue team after pair were separated in Blue Gum forest Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…
Lawyer for Alan Jones tells court witnesses could clear broadcaster’s name of sexual abuse allegations
Former broadcaster, 84, has pleaded not guilty to 25 charges of indecent assault and two charges of sexual touching against nine alleged victims over 17 years Follow our Australia news…
Georgia lawmakers express alarm to see Tulsi Gabbard at FBI elections office raid
Democratic senators question national intelligence head’s fitness for office after overt, unexplained appearance Democratic lawmakers are raising questions about why Tulsi Gabbard, the president’s director of national intelligence, was “lurking”…