Amber Jacobs
Amber Jacobs is a features reporter and producer with ABC Goulburn Murray.
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How the democratisation of AI tools is threatening democracy around the world with 'tsunami of disinformation'
Experts warn that with elections to be held in about 50 countries this year — including the world's biggest democracies in India, the United States, and Indonesia — the proliferation of easy-to-use AI tools is set to lead to a "tsunami of disinformation".
Exam celebrations turn ugly as students filmed singing misogynistic chant
The chant sung in Shepparton last week was similar to that notoriously sung by St Kevin's students on a tram in Melbourne last year and then by students in Bendigo in February.
Victorian city of Wodonga elects mayor from NSW border neighbour Albury
Albury resident and radio host Kevin Poulton has secured a job as mayor in his first year as a councillor — across the border in another city and another state.
'A sign that God loves you and we welcome you': Anglican diocese allows blessings of same-sex marriages
The Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta may soon be blessing the same-sex marriage of two priests following a vote in favour of the move in the church's tribunal.
Ossario makes heritage register as part of WWII commemorations
An Italian Ossario in Murchison is heritage listed on the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II.
'He's wonderful': The lockdown project that's connecting young and old
New friendships and strong bonds are being formed by a mentorship program in northern Victoria, where high school students are connecting with older community members online.
Primary school students in regional NSW write letters to Victorian children in lockdown
Students in NSW have picked up their pens to show support for Victorian children currently experiencing lockdown.
Terminally ill devastated they can't see loved ones due to Victorian border closure
Victorians who need to provide care for terminally ill family members cannot get across the NSW border — even if they're in parts of the state where there are no cases of coronavirus.
Assistive technology a game changer for legally blind man living in Victoria's north east
Footy fan uses new assistive technology to watch his beloved Western Bulldogs play.
'We're so impressed and proud': Year 7 student's 3D-printed face mask innovation
School student Sean Howison is raising money to help rebuild fences for bushfire victims, one dollar at a time, by selling 'mask extenders'.