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Explicit images posted to Liberal Party’s social media during hack

It came just hours after Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley, the first woman to lead the party, said they must be ‘proudly for women’.

Bryce Luff

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Sussan Ley said she wanted the Liberal Party to be "proudly for women" hours before explicit images were posted the party's social media accounts during a hack.

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Aussie-first rocket finally gets its launch date after months of issues

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YouTube hits back at call to ban under-16s from site

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The nation’s eSafety commissioner has called for You Tube to be included in a social media ban.

Grim details of influencer’s alleged abuse of her child revealed in court

The woman’s solicitor has had to hire specialist staff to assist with the ‘complex’ case.

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A 34-year-old social media influencer was arrested in January and accused of poisoning her baby.

A new book just went viral online. Another author says it was made with AI

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Several TikTok creators have removed their videos praising Beverly by Laura J. Robert after allegations emerged that it plagiarised R.J. Lewis’ Obsessed, which was published in 2016.

Issue parents need to tackle themselves before kids are banned from social media

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Psychologist Danielle Einstein said both parents and students need to be aware of how addictive social media is.

Today is the shortest day of the year — and this is the quirkiest way Aussies celebrate it

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Thousands came to swim in the nude in Hobart’s freezing waters to celebrate the winter solitice.

Musk speaks out after disastrous launch explosion

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SpaceX’s massive Starship spacecraft exploded into a dramatic fireball during testing in Texas, the latest in a series of setbacks for billionaire Elon Musk’s Mars rocket program.

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Whistleout reveals its best internet deals of June.

Aussie-first rocket finally gets its launch date after months of issues

The technical challenges prompted even the CEO of the company to admit he was ‘kind of almost sick of this rocket’.

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New launch window opens for Gilmour Technologies’ rocket after safety fixes and satellite milestone.

Consumer advocacy group hits back after sunscreen test results questioned

An Aussie sunscreen brand challenged the results after one of its products massively missed the mark on protection.

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CHOICE tested 20 sunscreens with SPF 50 or 50+ labels, finding only four met their stated SPF claims.

Bombshell findings as Aussie sunscreens fail crucial test

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Only four of 20 sunscreens with SPF 50 or 50+ labels tested by CHOICE matched the SPF on their label.

Extremely rare oarfish washes up on Australian coastline

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09 July 2018, Germany, Stralsund: The replica of an oarfish hangs in the exhibition of the Oceanarium at the port. The Oceanarium is the top of the line of the Mecklenburg-Western Pomeranian museum landscape. Since its opening ten years ago 6,2 million people visited the Oceanarium. Now, the fusion with the Oceanographic Museum is planned. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa (Photo by Stefan Sauer/picture alliance via Getty Images)

How the Black Death conquered the world

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Co-lead study author Ravneet Sidhu examines a human tooth at McMaster University’s Ancient DNA Centre in Hamilton, Ontario. The team collected samples of Yersinia pestis from human remains.

Pay just $109 a year for your phone plan with this hack

These prepaid plans offer unlimited calls and texts, with data costs varying by plan, similar to bulk-buying groceries.

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These prepaid plans offer unlimited calls and texts, with data costs varying by plan, similar to bulk-buying groceries. Stock image

The 7NEWS app is here. The news you want, when you need it

7NEWS has launched a new cutting-edge smartphone app, delivering a perfect news experience tailored to you.

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7NEWS has launched a new cutting-edge smartphone app, delivering a perfect news experience tailored to you.

Pixel 8A: A budget friendly delight among an AI frenzy

A new Pixel device has landed, slightly pricier than the last model. But is the increase justified?

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The Pixel 8A excels by mastering the basics, making it both affordable and accessible.

Google unveils new budget-friendly Pixel 8a

Google focus on camera, productivity, safety and quality with the latest addition to the Pixel lineup.

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Google has unveiled the new Pixel 8a.

Aussie-first rocket finally gets its launch date after months of issues

The technical challenges prompted even the CEO of the company to admit he was ‘kind of almost sick of this rocket’.

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New launch window opens for Gilmour Technologies’ rocket after safety fixes and satellite milestone.

Today is the shortest day of the year — and this is the quirkiest way Aussies celebrate it

It’s the nation’s darkest day and will soon be our longest night but hundreds shrugged off the cold to mark the solstice.

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Thousands came to swim in the nude in Hobart’s freezing waters to celebrate the winter solitice.

Musk speaks out after disastrous launch explosion

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SpaceX’s massive Starship spacecraft exploded into a dramatic fireball during testing in Texas, the latest in a series of setbacks for billionaire Elon Musk’s Mars rocket program.

SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes sending fireball soaring

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SpaceX rocket erupts in fireball during test

Cockatoo may have ruffled Gilmour’s rocket launch plans

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A curious cockatoo was caught nibbling on wires at the Gilmour Space launch site.

June Streaming Guide: What to watch on 7plus, Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus and more

June’s streaming calendar is jam-packed with drama, mystery, survival and intrigue at every turn.

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June’s streaming calendar is jam-packed with drama, mystery, survival and intrigue at every turn.

This NBN alternative could be faster and cheaper than your current plan

With so many of us on the NBN, perhaps it’s time to ask yourself if a new technology type could be faster, cheaper and more reliable.

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With so many of us on the NBN, perhaps it’s time to ask yourself if a new technology type could be faster, cheaper and more reliable.

Yes, you can bulk-buy a phone plan. Here’s which telcos are offering them

Signing up to a long-expiry mobile plan is the phone money-saving equivalent to shopping in bulk or switching to an annual streaming subscription.

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Signing up to a long-expiry mobile plan is the phone money-saving equivalent to shopping in bulk or switching to an annual streaming subscription.

Level up your internet with these top gaming NBN plans

Gaming is serious business, whether you’re into competitive gaming or just really proud of what you’ve built in The Sims.

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Gaming is serious business, whether you’re into competitive gaming or just really proud of what you’ve built in The Sims.

Horror fans embrace obscure 2003 children’s game

Piglet’s Big Game is the latest obsession of gamers, who have been searching for copies on eBay.

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There has been an online resurgence for 2003’s Piglet’s Big Game, after some gamers shared clips of it being played

Why the ‘King of Kong’ is taking an Aussie YouTube star to court

The eyes of the gaming world are fixed on the Brisbane trial.

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Karl Jobst (left) is being sued for defamation by Billy Mitchell.

Daniel was speaking to a new friend online. Then the threats began

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Daniel became the victim of a sextortion scam after accepting a friend request on a gaming app.

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GAME REVIEW: ‘This is the funniest game of the year’

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Thank Goodness You’re Here: ‘This is a love letter to British comedy, with a perfect mix of dry humour and absurdity.’

A cold brew in five minutes: We tested De’Longhi’s La Specialista Maestro. Here’s our verdict

If you enjoy a cold brew, a cafe-style hot coffee at home, or even having all the options to change your mind each day, De’Longhi’s La Specialista Maestro might be for you.

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So is De’Longhi’s La Specialista Maestro worth the $1,999 price tag? We put the machine to the test for a month, here’s our verdict.

Are pizza ovens worth your dough? We tested the Ooni Koda 12. Here’s our verdict

The Koda 12 is the smallest of all the Ooni pizza ovens... so is it worth the $659 price tag?

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The Koda 12 is the smallest of all the Ooni pizza ovens... so is it worth the $659 price tag?

Apple takes on Samsung with new iPhone

The high-tech phone is expected to sell out within days.

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Logos: Apple announces new iPhone 14 series.

The best pre-order offers on Samsung’s newest foldables

Want to upgrade to a foldable phone? Now might be the perfect time to do that with Samsung’s fourth generation foldables.

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Galaxy Z Fold4.

	
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