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EXPLAINERS - BREAKING DOWN THE NEWS FOR YOU
Have a robot vacuum? Here's how to keep your data secure
Robot vacuums with cameras have become increasingly popular, as they offer additional features such as mapping capabilities and smart navigation. But as technology advances, we have to question how safe and secure these products are.
TechVivid crowd warned key train station out of action
Vivid-goers have been warned that trains will not stop at Circular Quay for several hours tonight due to the large crowds expected.
SydneyAustralian inflation is stubbornly high. Some countries don't have that problem
Inflation of 2.2 per cent. Interest rates at 1.5 per cent. It's a scenario that seems too good to be true for Aussies struggling with the cost of living crisis.
InflationWhen and where are double demerits in place for the June long weekend?
Not all jurisdictions in Australia have the same road safety strategies in place; while some opt for double demerits, others take a different approach.
road safetyLa 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.
WeatherMillions hit by extra student debt - here's what you need to know
The move has affected the more than three million Australians who have an outstanding student loan.
nationalPrince Harry a no-show on first day of tabloid court showdown
Prince Harry's phone hacking trial against the publisher of the Daily Mirror has kicked off without him present in court — and the judge was not happy.
Prince HarryWhich states and territories get a long weekend for the King's Birthday?
For the first time since 1951, the British Commonwealth has a King - and that means that on Monday 12 June 2023, much of Australia will have a new reason to sleep in or sneak in a weekend away.
AustraliaWhat is behind the China-Taiwan dispute?
The near collision between US and Chinese naval vessels in the Taiwan Strait highlighted the dangers of a military miscalculation in a dispute that stretches back decades.
taiwanPrince Harry set to testify in lawsuit against UK tabloids
If he enters the witness stand, Harry will be the first senior British royal to give evidence in court for more than 130 years.
Prince HarryThe email that started PwC tax scandal
A major corporate crisis has engulfed PwC Australia after the shocking revelation a senior company figure leaked highly confidential government tax information to key personnel, helping the firm earn millions.
TaxVivid Sydney light ups city with 'biggest' program for 2023
Vivid festival bathes Sydney in dazzling light but will also offer more musical acts, culinary delights and evocative ideas in its "biggest and most culturally relevant" program ever.
SydneyHow to report scams in Australia and what you can do to stay safe
Australians are losing more money to scams than ever before as cybercriminals look to exploit vulnerable people.
scamWhat we know about heritage-listed factory destroyed by Sydney fire
The building, located at 11-13 Randle Street, was built in 1912 as a factory for hat maker RC Henderson, but was due to become a hotel soon.
SydneyExplained: How changes to Netflix password sharing affect you
Netflix has introduced their password sharing restrictions to Australian users. So just how will these changes affect you?
NetflixChina, Ukraine top of agenda when Albanese lands in Japan for G7
Following the cancellation of the Quad meeting in Sydney next week, it's a crucial chance for Albanese to speak with some of Australia's closest allies.
G7Eurovision: Everything you need to know as Liverpool hosts annual extravaganza for Ukraine
Eurovision, the zany, annual pop extravaganza, begins this week in Liverpool. Here's everything you need to know.
entertainmentWith so many households struggling, how do we have a budget surplus?
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down a $4.2 billion federal budget surplus, all the while more and more Aussies are struggling to pay the bills.
federal budgetCall for airlines to compensate passengers for delays and cancelled flights
Australia is 'behind much of the world' when it comes to protecting traveller's rights, consumer group claims.
aviationFederal budget to include 'substantial cost of living package'
There will be significant measures to address the rising cost of living, according to the treasurer.
federal budgetEverything you need to know about King Charles' coronation
Charles III will be crowned in a spectacular and deeply religious ceremony on Saturday.
RoyalsWhat the budget's changes to Australia's tax system mean for you
This budget will see the end of the low and middle-income tax offset, while stage three tax cuts will be retained. Here's how much you will be better or worse off after the changes.
federal budgetWhat is RSV, the common disease Aussies have been warned about?
What exactly is RSV, why have Australians been warned about it, and what's that news about a possible vaccine for the virus?
healthWhat you need to know ahead of the federal budget
In simple terms, it sets out the government's priorities for the years ahead.
federal budgetWhat we can expect from reign of King Charles III
After being the longest monarch in waiting, he will have the chance to put his stamp on the centuries-old institution.
King Charles IIIThe ten passwords to avoid at all costs
Australians are becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks, with hackers conducting 921 password attacks every second, a 74 per cent increase from two years ago.
nationalAussies to be treated to rare cosmic double sight this weekend
Both a lunar eclipse and meteor shower will pass across our skies this weekend.
spaceWhat does the new crackdown on vaping mean for Australians?
After calls from health bodies and medical professionals, Australia will completely overhaul its laws and regulations surrounding vaping.
VapingSnake season is coming to an end. But where do the reptiles actually go?
As the weather begins to cool sightings of fanged reptiles will become less common. But what happens to them in winter may surprise you.
snakesWHO issues caution over new COVID-19 subvariant
COVID-19 was first detected in late 2019, but in the nearly three years since, the disease has been through several different mutations.
COVID 19Anzac Day trading hours: What will and won't be open today
Here's a quick state-by-state guide of some of Australia's biggest retailers as to whether they will be open today.
nationalWhen and where do double demerits apply in Australia for Anzac Day?
Anzac Day is here, and in some states that means double demerits come into effect in an attempt to ward off unsafe driving around the public holiday.
ANZAC DayExplainer: How to play two-up on Anzac Day
It's the game that's only legal on one day of the year: here's your guide on how to play.
ANZAC DayDo you get an Anzac Day public holiday today?
Here's what you need to know about whether you get a public holiday in your state or territory.
ANZAC DayYour complete guide to Anzac Day services around the country
Hundreds of thousands of Aussies are expected to gather around Australia today to commemorate the soldiers who fought in WWI.
ANZAC DayQueensland set to be latest state to decriminalise sex work
It comes in response to a landmark Queensland Law Reform Commission review released last year, which made 47 recommendations.
sexualityIn July, cosmetic surgery and procedures will undergo a huge overhaul
Here's everything you need to know about the changes, which come into effect on July 1.
healthWhy are so many companies collapsing and how bad will it get
A recent analysis by NAB shows there has been a bounce back in businesses collapsing with a huge 30 per cent rise in insolvencies in 2022 after a slowdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.
financeQueensland city to finally get access to new digital licence trial
Here's everything you need to know about the digital licence rollout, including who in Townsville can try it, and when it will be introduced across the state.
queenslandWhat you need to know
The sun will completely disappear behind the moon over Ningaloo, 1200 kilometres north of Perth, at 11:27am AWST.
nationalYour landlord slugs you with a huge rent increase. What can you do?
One of the many ways Australians are being pinched by the rising cost of living is by increasing rental prices.
rentIs Australia facing another COVID-19 winter wave?
Australia is currently experiencing the longest break between infection peaks since Omicron arrived in late 2021 and community-wide transmission took off.
CoronavirusQueensland looks to ban mobile phones in schools
States and territories have different approaches to banning phones in schools.
schoolWhat is a Category 5 cyclone and how strong are they?
Ilsa, an intense storm system swirling off Western Australia, is now expected to become a Category 5 cyclone, the strongest category in the rating system.
CycloneWill bird flu become the next pandemic? An expert answers FAQs
The disease has recently gained notoriety for its devastating impact on the commercial poultry sector and as an emerging human public health threat.
healthWhen should you get your influenza vaccine ahead of flu season?
With flu season on the way for another year, Australians are being encouraged to get vaccinated against the disease ahead of winter, particularly with COVID-19 circulating through the community.
fluHow other nations have moved to tackle housing affordability
Housing affordability has become a major issue for Australians, but countries across the globe have also been faced with it. This is how some of them have responded.
housingWhat to do if you can't make mortgage payments
The RBA might have paused its carnival of rate hikes this month but that's no consolation for anyone with a big mortgage and a variable rate home loan.
Bill BustersWhat stores are open on Easter Sunday and Monday?
From Groceries to Bottle shops: here are all the Easter trading hours for the major retailers across Australia.
nationalA deadly fungus is spreading in the US. Here's what you need to know
The unexpected rise of this recently discovered pathogen is part of a larger trend of increasing fungal infections in the US.
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