When AI Can Make Brad Pitt Fight Tom Cruise, Hollywood Has a Problem
A new AI model from ByteDance can generate cinema-quality video from a single prompt, alarming Hollywood studios and raising deep questions about creative work.
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Victoria's Local Councils Are Broke. The State Can't Keep Looking Away.
Victoria's local councils face deepening financial stress, and the state government's reluctance to engage with hard solutions is making things worse.
Kate Morrison 
ISIS Brides Standoff: Opposition and Government Clash Over Syria Camp Returns
The federal government insists it will not use taxpayer funds to repatriate Australian ISIS brides from Syria, as the Opposition accuses it of failing its duty of care.
Kate Morrison 
Sussan Ley Departs Without Farewell, Proud of Historic First
Sussan Ley has formally resigned from parliament, skipping a valedictory speech and calling her historic Opposition leadership role a milestone for all women.
Kate Morrison 
Paramount Wins Warner Bros Discovery Bid as Netflix Steps Aside
Netflix has declined to match Paramount's offer for Warner Bros Discovery, effectively handing the deal to its rival in a significant moment for streaming consolidation.
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The Voice That Wouldn't Be Silenced: Hind Rajab on Film
The Voice of Hind Rajab uses a real child's recorded voice to devastating effect. Its director says that was the only honest choice.
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Treasury Eyes Two-Property Cap on Negative Gearing
Treasury is examining a cap limiting negative gearing to two investment properties per investor, according to government sources.
Kate Morrison 
WA Fishing Ban Faces Parliamentary Scrutiny After Greens Back Inquiry
A 27,654-signature petition calling for an inquiry into a major WA fishing ban has been tabled in parliament, with Greens support raising its chances of proceeding.
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Victoria Police Retreats on GP-Led Fitness Checks for Recruits
Victoria Police has scrapped a plan to use GPs to assess recruit fitness, following warnings from doctors that the policy threatened public safety.
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Security Threat Prompts Albanese Evacuation from the Lodge
PM Anthony Albanese was evacuated from the Lodge in Canberra as federal police responded to a security threat at the official residence.
Kate Morrison 
Barty, Slater and Ponting Trade Trophies for Tee Shots at NZ Open
Ash Barty, Kelly Slater and Ricky Ponting headline the pro-am field at the NZ Open, offering a rare glimpse of elite athletes at play.
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Trans-Tasman Yacht Race Postponed After Most Entries Withdraw
The first Trans-Tasman Yacht Race between Sydney and Auckland has been postponed after most entrants withdrew, raising questions about the event's future.
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Carlton Bets on Walsh as the Anchor of Its Ambitious Reset
With Charlie Curnow gone and a rebuild underway, Carlton has locked in Sam Walsh — a gamble that may define the next chapter of the Blues.
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Dragons' Mystery Weapon Ready to Shine Under Vegas Lights
St George Illawarra's playmakers are raving about their standout off-season recruit as the club prepares to unveil a new-look attack in Las Vegas.
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