Sydney-sized iceberg breaks off shelf

A 315 billion tonne iceberg roughly the size of Sydney’s urban area has cracked off an Antarctic ice shelf, surprising scientists who expected a separate, smaller iceberg to detach nearby.

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Volkswagen back in court over Dieselgate

A German court has opened proceedings in a landmark case in which some 470,000 consumers aim to establish a right to compensation from carmaker Volkswagen for cars affected by the company’s diesel emissions scandal.

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Bizarre detail in China’s military parade

China’s Communist Party is celebrating its 70th anniversary in power with a parade showcasing the country’s economic growth and newest weapons, but there was one eerie detail that caught spectator’s eyes.

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Racy pic tip for new iPhone camera

Those who have managed to get their hands on the new iPhone 11 have found a deceptive new use for its ultra-wide angle camera that makes it even harder to believe what you see on your dating apps.

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Mystery planet 10 times heavier than Earth

A mysterious object once thought to be an undiscovered planet on the edge of our Solar System is in fact a tiny black hole, a study claims.

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Surprising find in floating rubbish bin

We know coffee cups and straws are a big problem when it comes to plastic that shouldn’t end up in our oceans but staff at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium have been shocked at their other finds.

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Apple Arcade: Is ‘Netflix for gaming’ worth it?

Apple and Google have launched “Netflix for gaming” style services, but are they worth the recurring price of admission?

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Council rejects $1 million in funding

Moyne Shire council has decided to reject the $1 million in drought assistance funding it was granted by the federal government, saying it is not in drought and doesn’t need the money.

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Daughter’s fury over video of dad’s bashing

WARNING: Graphic footage and strong language

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Girl killed when charging phone explodes

A schoolgirl was killed in her sleep after her charging smartphone exploded on her pillow as she slept, according to reports.

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Controversial Uber rule starts today

Controversial safety requirements for Uber vehicles come into effect today.

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New parents admit to odd driving habit

Australian parents are driving distances equivalent to a Sydney to Adelaide road trip to help put kids to sleep.

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Rock star claims he’s found ‘UFO material’

A band of alien hunters led by former Blink-182 frontman Tom DeLonge claim they’ve found evidence of UFOs.

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Apple launches digital newsagency

Apple will fling open the doors to a giant digital newsagency in Australia today when it launches a subscription service delivering hundreds of national and international magazines and newspapers for a single monthly fee.

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China set to unveil ‘doomsday’ weapon

China is set to unveil the “ultimate doomsday weapon” during one of the nation’s biggest military parades on Tuesday in a clear sign of the country’s growing arsenal.

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Instagram to ditch another feature

Instagram is quietly deleting the Following tab for some users around the world.

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New pollen count is nothing to sneeze at

Adelaide has a new pollen monitoring system to deliver timely warnings to sufferers of hay fever and asthma.

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Shocking price for dictator’s seized cars

A collection of exotic cars that once belonged to the son of an African dictator has fetched $40 million at auction.

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New Opal system ‘failing’ customers

It has been a week since NSW Transport announced passengers could now use their debit or credit card to access public transport across the entire Opal network, but it seems not everyone is impressed with the roll out.

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One-pan Mexican haloumi & rice bake

This quick and healthy mexican style rice bake is a perfect weeknight dinner dish.

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Ex Top Gear host blasts Greta as ‘spoilt brat’

Jeremy Clarkson’s daughter Emily has blasted middle-aged men for criticising Greta Thunberg, as her dad labelled the activist a “spoilt brat”.

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These headphones miss one big feature

Apple’s AirPods have become a favourite among scurrilous counterfeiters producing low-quality knock-offs, but a new twist on the design sounds like it could be the worst yet.

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Incredible freeze-dried bodies found

A family of eight Inuits frozen in time for centuries are the best-preserved mummies ever found in North America.

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iPhone deal too good to be true

Disappointed New Zealand shoppers who thought they were getting the deal of a lifetime are unlikely to receive the iPhone 11 Pro Max models they purchased using Flybuys rewards points when a pricing error caused a surge in demand that ended up crashing the website.

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Disbelief over $1 million ‘drought’ funding

Locals in Moyne Shire Council in southwest Victoria should have been cheering over $1 million in drought funding from the Federal Government announced for the region last week.

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The iPhone 11 Max Pro camera

Samples of new features with the iPhone 11 Pro Max camera

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Tesla software update: crazy new feature

Tesla has released a major software update that includes a new game, a karaoke function and something similar to a mystery flight but for the road.

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‘For Greta’: Climate protester causes chaos

A midwife has shut down two lanes of peak-hour traffic in the Brisbane CBD, climbing a 10-metre “tripod” on Victoria Bridge to display an umbrella with the message, “Climate denial is child abuse.”

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Fake car part scam could cost you thousands

Counterfeit spark plugs with the potential to destroy engines are at the centre of an automotive industry sting.

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Elon Musk reveals Starship to get to Mars and back

Elon Musk has unveiled a SpaceX spacecraft designed to carry a crew and cargo to the moon, Mars or anywhere else in the solar system and land back on Earth standing on its base.

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Push to ban sites from posting Aussie news

The federal government is being urged to ban Google and Facebook from using any Australian news publisher’s content unless deals are done for sharing of revenue and data.

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Photo of Greta that enraged conservatives

Greta Thunberg’s trolls are clutching at straws to discredit her.

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Viral leopard photo sending people crazy

Can you find the leopard lurking in this photograph?

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Exotic serves Ferrari thrills for less

THE ALFA ROMEO 4C SPIDER IS A CUT-PRICE ITALIAN SUPERCA R

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Can WRX be beaten as a second-hand buy?

Do you wake up some mornings and feel you missed your calling as a rally driver? That scratch can be itched by owning a Subaru WRX, the all-wheel-drive cult classic that puts a grin on the dial like little else for the money.

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Russia’s ‘nasty surprise’ for space station

A suspicious hole in a Soyuz spacecraft vented air from the International Space Station.

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Your cat queries answered

Questions about cats are one of the most commonly searched terms on Google and it’s obvious these are vital questions that need answers.

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Greta’s message ‘too loud to handle’

Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg said she doesn’t understand why grown-ups and world leaders would mock children and teens for acting on science.

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Imagine watching the Grand Final on this

We’d all like to be at the MCG on Saturday afternoon, but tragically only 100,000 odd can make it in to the ground.

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Uninstall this iPhone app now

Apple has issued an urgent warning to iPhone users to avoid using third-party keyboards that could expose them to risk of having their phone hacked.

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‘Fill up now’: Petrol prices surge

Petrol prices have risen by at least 30 cents per litre across Sydney and will keep rising before eventually falling as little as one cent per day.

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Which budget SUV should I buy?

THE QUESTION

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‘Loose with the truth’: PM slammed

Scott Morrison has brushed off suggestions Australia is not doing enough on climate change in a speech that has been labelled by a climate change executive as “colossal bulls**t”.

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Hatch is like a private jet inside

Most buyers will be sold on Mercedes-Benz’s A250 before they turn the key. The cabin feels like the cockpit of a corporate jet with its crystal-clear twin digital screens and the soft glow of adjustable ambient lighting.

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Samsung repeats embarrassing blunder

Samsung sent shockwaves through the tech world earlier this year with the unveiling of its Galaxy Fold smartphone, but after pulling the foldable phone just before release to fix problems with its screen, the “fixed” phone is bringing further embarrassment.

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Aussie discovery could help find alien life

Australian researchers have discovered what they think are the earliest signs of life, and it looks like it all began in our own backyard.

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Slow sales mean big bargains on new cars

HOLDEN

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The huge change in new FIFA game

Another year, another FIFA. But while most years deliver more or less the same game as before, FIFA 20 brings with it some exciting new changes, which almost make this a must have for fans.

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OK sign officially a ‘hate symbol’

The OK hand sign has officially been labelled a white supremacist “hate symbol” by US anti-bigotry organisation the Anti-Defamation League.

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Major change to your Facebook feed

Australians will soon notice their Facebook news feed is missing something with like counts set to disappear.

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Hatchback? Coupe? There’s none like it

The Hyundai Veloster makes little sense at face value. It has one door on the driver’s side and two on the other. It’s not particularly innovative, fast or clever, and the brand expects fewer people to buy the new generation model than the original Hyundai Veloster.

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‘800 in a year’: App saving lives

A revolutionary app that is saving lives with just three words is teaming up with an Australian company to create a “formidable” personal safety system.

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Kate smashes champagne on ‘Boaty’

Remember Boaty McBoatface?

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Tinder sued over fake profile ad scam

Dating website Match.com has been touting bogus profiles tied to “romance scams” to boost its membership, according a new legal case.

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Apple bringing back iconic iPhone design

The new iPhone hasn’t even been on sale a full week but already attention is turning to next year’s model, which is predicted to revive a famous design.

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Homes evacuated as glacier melts

Italian officials are sounding the alarm due to the threat that a fast-moving melting glacier is posing to a picturesque valley near the Alpine town of Courmayeur.

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China cloaks powerful new weapon

Pedestrians strolling through the streets of Beijing this weekend might have caught a glimpse of a mysterious cloaked object rolling through the city on the back of a truck.

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The Greta Thunberg we all forgot

Nearly 30 years ago, before the rise of teen climate activist Greta Thunberg, another young girl took the podium at the United Nations to admonish world leaders for their inaction on environmental issues.

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Nissan asks Ferrari prices for Nismo GT-R

The new Nissan GT-R Nismo is a scarily fast car with a scarily high price.

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Squirrel caught eating Nutella snack pack

This is nuts.

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Superstar actor’s surprising new role

He’s played hitmen, jedis and superheroes, but Samuel L Jackson’s newest role might be his most out-there yet.

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Tech threat to man’s best friend

Robots have been coming for our jobs for years — everything from checkout assistants and forklift drivers to accountants and human resources workers, but now they’ve added a more unlikely target: the humble dog.

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Audi reveals wild compact performance SUV

Much has changed since the original Audi RS Q3 reached Australia in 2014.

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Greta hits back at the ‘haters’

Teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg is standing up to the haters, telling her millions of supporters to not waste their time “giving them anymore attention”.

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Mysterious space object confirmed

It’s official. We have our second confirmed – and named – interstellar visitor.

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New road rule comes into effect today

There is a new road rule in effect from today across NSW and anyone caught breaking it can cop a massive $448 fine and three demerit points.

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5G is coming: why you should care

5G is promising extraordinary speeds that dwarf its predecessors, but can it live up to its claims?

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Police Tesla goes flat during pursuit

Police driving a Tesla patrol car in California had to abandon pursuit of a suspect when the electric car ran out of charge.

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Ferrari F8: ‘last of its bloodline’

You can glean plenty from a name, especially with Ferrari.

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Woman bites camel’s balls in self defence

A Louisiana truck stop turned into a real zoo when a woman chomped down on a camel’s testicles while trying to retrieve her dog that had scrambled into the dromedary’s den.

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TikTok scammers targeting kids

Huge social media app TikTok has become a “haven” for scams, according to cyber security experts.

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Greta breaks silence on Trump’s tweet

Greta Thunberg says she wasn’t surprised by Donald Trump’s sarcastic response to her impassioned speech on climate change this week.

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‘Inspire us’: Aussie billionaire slams PM

Aussie billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has implored Prime Minister Scott Morrison to step up and do something to help solve the climate crisis.

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Warning that could force Morrison to act

COMMENT

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‘Looks dire’: Report details grim outlook

Australian coastal cities and beachside playgrounds are increasingly being threatened by rising sea levels, an authoritative survey of climate change effects on our oceans is warning tonight.

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New date for long-awaited PS4 sequel

Sony’s latest PlayStation State of Play is here, leaving gamers around the world on the edge of their seats with the release date of The Last of Us Part 2 finally revealed.

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What we’re all forgetting about Greta

I worry about Greta Thunberg.

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Massive venomous snake caught

A terrifying 1.8m red-bellied black snake has been caught in suburban Brisbane.

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Don’t make this mistake in a group chat

We’ve all been there. The banter on the group chat is sparkling and someone comes along and ruins the flow.

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PM warns against ‘needless’ climate anxiety

Scott Morrison has warned against creating “needless anxiety” in children about climate change.

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Men lashed for ‘sad’ Greta rants

Teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg stood on the global stage this week and was praised for bravely standing up to world leaders.

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The life-size remote-control offroader

Extricating your four-wheel drive from a bog could get a lot easier.

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Most complained about telco services

Complaining about your telco is practically a national sport at this point, but new industry figures show we may be losing interest in doing so.

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Watch: 8K demonstration shows the stunning future of TV

Chris Griffith demonstrates the amazing resolution of 8K at Sharp's headquarters in Tokyo.

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Call to introduce a toll on all roads

State governments have been called upon to bust congestion and clear clogged roads by going beyond just a few toll roads and effectively tolling each and every road during the peak.

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Loophole lets thousands avoid big fines

A dangerous loophole has allowed thousands of reckless drivers to skip out on speeding and red light fines and remain on the road, putting other motorists in danger.

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Why Facebook suspended apps

Facebook says it has suspended “tens of thousands” of apps over concerns about how they handled user data amid an internal probe sparked by the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

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The two apps you need to delete

ANDROID phone owners are being warned to delete two dangerous apps operated by scammers.

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Call to introduce a toll on all roads

State governments have been called upon to bust congestion and clear clogged roads by going beyond just a few toll roads and effectively tolling each and every road during the peak.

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Ferrari’s latest and greatest

We drive Ferrari's new mid-engine supercar, the F8 Tributo.

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Instagram hawking suddenly banned

The Kardashian clan will have to find a new platform to hawk their diet drinks.

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‘Rarest’ Aussie car to go under the hammer

An extremely rare six-door Falcon wagon is going under the hammer this week — and auctioneers admit they have no idea how much people will pay for it.

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Climate kids should ‘turn off their phones’

2GB host Alan Jones has ripped into the climate change marchers, saying if young people truly believe what they’re saying they should “turn off their mobile phones” and walk to school.

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Is this the future of personal transport?

An American manufacturer is blurring the lines between bikes and cars with a machine it calls the FUV, or Fun Utility Vehicle.

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Disturbing details of fake Netflix event

EXCLUSIVE

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Sky turns freakish blood red

Chilling footage shows the sky over an Indonesian province turning a dark blood-red colour following a surge of forest fires throughout the country.

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Australia’s best and worst recycling suburbs

Exclusive: Coles has revealed for the first time the best and worst suburbs across Australia where customers are regularly recycling soft plastics at their local stores.

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Opal cards no longer needed in Sydney

Those wishing to make the most of Sydney’s public transport are no longer required to have an Opal card to access all of the network’s services.

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Greta Thunberg’s powerful speech in full

Climate activist Greta Thunberg, 16, gave an emotional appeal at the Climate Action Summit in which she chided the leaders with the repeated phrase, “How dare you.”

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Hyundai talks up its HiLux rival

Hyundai isn’t taking any chances with its upcoming Toyota HiLux rival.

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Face of ancient humans revealed

The Denisovans are one of the most mysterious ancient human relatives but a group of scientists have managed to create a portrait of what they may have looked like.

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China’s frightening new weapon

China has developed the world’s first portable sonic gun to control riots, the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced.

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Teen’s frosty encounter with Trump

A schoolgirl has stared down Donald Trump during a chance encounter in New York before she went on to give the world’s most powerful leaders a sensational serve.

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Venus was ‘once habitable like Earth’

In what could be a chilling forecast of life on earth in the future, scientists say the hottest planet, Venus, once had an “earth-like” atmosphere.

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New iPhone feature ‘a life changer’

Apple’s new smartphone operating system has brought a suite of new changes to improve the video viewing experience, including one that fixes an annoying flaw dating back to the original iPhone.

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Devising an Earthquake Algorithm to Save Lives

Has earthquake warning technology come far enough to give us a real prediction or meaningful warning? WSJ’s Daniela Hernandez heads to UC Berkeley’s Seismology Lab to learn about the first U.S. earthquake early warning system currently in development. Photo/Video: Emily Prapuolenis/The Wall Street Journal

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From Aussie war hero to shock claims

Ben Roberts-Smith is used to being held up as a model of bravery and leadership but Australia’s most decorated soldier is now in a battle to save his reputation.

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Users’ fury over bug-riddled iPhone update

Apple has been forced to rush out an update to the latest version of its iOS operating system after bugs left users with a number of problems, including one that could allow hackers to access contacts on locked phones.

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The law that threatens Uber’s viability

Uber drivers “cruising” on busy roads while waiting for passengers have been singled out as a major source of congestion by the city of New York.

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Emergency checklist every South Australian needs

Many Australians are leaving themselves underprepared if a severe weather-related emergency hits including bushfires as we approach the warmer months, an alarming new report has found.

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Emergency checklist every South Australian needs

Many Australians are leaving themselves underprepared if a severe weather-related emergency hits including bushfires as we approach the warmer months, an alarming new report has found.

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Emergency checklist every Victorian needs

Exclusive: Many Australians are leaving themselves underprepared if a severe weather-related emergency hits including bushfires as we approach the warmer months, an alarming new report has found.

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Bugatti’s ridiculously expensive toy car

Bugatti’s latest electric car has already sold out.

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UN’s damning climate change report

Average global temperature between 2015-2019 is on track to be the hottest of any five-year period on record, a UN report by the world’s leading climate agencies said.

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Strong winds threaten NSW town

Firefighters are concerned wind gusts of up to 40km/h on Sunday across the Bees Nest fire ground, west of Dorrigo, could reverse some of their hard work.

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Insane pics of driver’s texting

Special cameras designed to catch drivers on their mobile phones will be rolled out by the end of the year, but you won’t know when or where.

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Merc rearranges the plumbing on A-Class

Don’t be fooled by the dual exhaust tips on the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class hybrids. They are purely cosmetic, as the tailpipes of these models aren’t anywhere near their tails.

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Peugeot addresses elephant in the room

Peugeot has admitted that most people just aren’t that into electric vehicles.

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Australia, US in new moon landing bid

Australian businesses and researchers will be sent heading for the stars with government backing and a new deal on space co-operation with NASA.

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Triple threat: iPhone 11 Pro’s crazy cameras

The iPhone 11 Pro is the first Apple smartphone to feature a rear triple-camera array, and it’s been polarising to say the least.

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Shocking truth behind this viral snap

Australia was one of the first countries to participate in the Global Strike 4 Climate protest on Friday that saw tens of thousands of people from cities all over the country taking part.

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Germans don’t have a mortgage on luxury

On the Australian scoreboard, Lexus rolls along well but Infiniti has cried defeat and upped stumps. Time for Asian luxury brand No. 3 to take strike — Genesis, Hyundai’s luxury arm, as Lexus is to Toyota and Infiniti to Nissan.

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Aussie know-how pays dividends for Ford

You can spot the serious Ford Everest owners by the 18-inch rubber they’re riding on. Replacing the standard 20-inch wheels with the high-sidewalled 18s is a no-cost option that will improve the Everest’s off-road ability.

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Rugby World Cup sparks TV scrum

The Rugby World Cup, footy finals, racing season and new screen technology are creating a perfect storm for sports fans, with Australians splashing thousands of dollars to enjoy the year’s biggest events on the biggest screens possible.

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Warmest weather for five months

Today could be the warmest day across the southern states for five months with Melbourne and Hobart expected to top out at a way above average 26C.

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How to pick the right phone contract

Australians are obsessed with their mobile phones, so here are some tips about finding the right, cost-effective deal.

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Supercar-fighting Supras are on the way

High-performance tuners have unlocked the potential of Toyota’s Supra, finding enormous power increases with a simple software update.

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Thousands rally in Adelaide for climate change action

Thousands of people are rallying in Adelaide’s Victoria Square demanding more climate change action, ahead of a United Nations summit in New York next week.

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’We strike back’: Climate rally gears up

Thousands of people across the country are set to strike in favour of stronger action on climate change today.

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Brand steps up to take on luxury players

Peugeot Australia hopes the 508’s standout looks — in Fastback sedan and Sportwagon shapes alike — will court buyers, despite the large passenger car segment going into freefall as SUVs gobble up the market.

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Nissan’s new top-end ute

VALUE

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Mercedes makes shock call on its future

Mercedes-Benz has stopped development of petrol and diesel engines to focus on electric vehicles, according to media reports.

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Reasons not to upgrade to iPhone 11

When Apple unleashed the original iPhone in 2007, the world changed.

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Thousands set for Aussie climate rallies

At least 35,000 people nationwide - and perhaps as many as 225,000 - are set to strike in favour of stronger action on climate change.

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New car could spell end of cheap hatches

Stack ’em high, sell ’em cheap. A simple concept but, when it comes to our insatiable appetite for small SUVs, Hyundai’s new $19,990 Venue looks like sales gold.

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2019 Hyundai Venue review

Hyundai’s affordable new compact SUV looks like a winner for buyers on a budget.

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Driving skill 95% of Aussies don’t know

A lot of Australian motorists like to think they are pretty knowledgeable when it comes to driving, but it seems there is one important skill the vast majority of people have never heard of.

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Facebook posts leaving moderators traumatised

Facebook moderators have revealed how they’re becoming “addicted” to extremist content, according to a new report.

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Protesters to spill onto city streets

More than 100 protests are planned across Australia tomorrow — and many more around the world — to draw attention to government and business inaction on climate change.

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‘Wake up’: Teen slams world leaders

Teen activist Greta Thunberg took her climate change fight to the US Congress Wednesday, imploring the nation’s lawmakers -- several of whom are global warming sceptics -- to “take real action” to avert environmental disaster.

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Toxic smoke chokes our neighbours

Toxic haze from Indonesian forest fires have closed schools and airports across the country and in neighbouring Malaysia, while air quality worsened in Singapore just days before the city’s Formula One motor race.

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Giant volcano in space about to explode

Jupiter’s moon Io is home to the most active volcano in the solar system, Loki Patera, a 201-kilometre-wide lava lake. Now a new study suggests Loki Patera is getting ready to erupt again, reports Fox News.

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‘Brazen’ way Aussies are scoring drugs

Despite dying 18 years ago, Australian cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman is apparently alive and well, living in a flat in the outer suburbs of a major city.

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Discovery’s weird X-ray vision camera

Land Rover’s new Discovery Sport has adopted some of the impressive tech reserved for more expensive models in the range.

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Rare spotted baby zebra discovered

A wildlife photographer has shared images of his incredible discovery, after finding a little zebra foal with a polka dotted coat, instead of the animal’s distinctive stripes.

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Dust storms, damaging winds on the way

Hold onto your hats because it’s about to get windy, Australia.

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Porsche’s staggering spend on new tech

The Six Billion Euro Plan doesn’t make Porsche chief Oliver Blume nervous. The company is budgeting that amount, virtually $10 billion over the five years from 2018 to 2022 to electrify its sports cars, SUVs and the factories that build them.

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Digital car keys pave way for sharing apps

Sophisticated technology replacing conventional keys in new cars will make it easier for owners to put their vehicles to work in car sharing services.

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‘Hard-to-watch’ school shooting ad

Warning: Graphic

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Crazy discovery about Saturn’s rings

Saturn’s rings may be shining as bright as ever, but the debate over how old they are has rekindled after a new study.

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Aussies cop a month’s worth of rain

Australia’s east coast has been smashed with heavy rain, hail, snow and thunderstorms and the wild weather isn’t over just yet.

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Boutique car maker teases its return

While start-up carmakers are challenging the status quo with automated EVs, one boutique German brand is going old school with a new car codenamed Project Gecko, due on sale in 2020.

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Model deemed too ‘undesirable’ for Insta

A beauty blogger and body positivity advocate has gone to war with Instagram after it mistakenly refused to let her promote a post showing her skin condition because it was too “undesirable”.

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Terrifying moment spider creeps out

A creepy video has captured the moment a green-fanged cannibal spider emerged from a hole in the wall in Wiltshire, England.

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‘Highly dangerous’ new road rule dropped

Controversial road rules requiring motorists to slow dramatically when passing emergency vehicles have been amended in NSW.

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US Navy’s stunning UFO admission

For the first time, the US Navy has acknowledged that the three UFO videos that were released by former Blink-182 singer Tom DeLonge and published by The New York Times are of real “unidentified” objects.

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Brock Bathurst Monaro up for auction

Bathurst fans, here’s a chance to own a piece of Australian motorsport history.

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iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max Review: A Game of Cameras

From night shooting mode to ultra-wide lenses, Apple's latest iPhones have a bunch of new camera tricks. WSJ's Joanna Stern, with the help from the queen and some jousters, put all the new phones to the test at the New York Renaissance Faire. Photo illustration: Laura Kammermann / The Wall Street Journal

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Facebook acts after Christchurch massacre

Facebook will direct white supremacist and terrorist searches to websites urging people to leave hate behind.

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First glimpse of China’s flashy new drone

China has provided a glimpse of what appears to be a new supersonic spy drone during a rehearsal for its upcoming National Day military parade.

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Surprising flaw in new video game

It has been five years since the last game in the Borderlands series, so fans have naturally been very excited to get their hands on Borderlands 3 — but has it been worth the wait?

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NBN announces lower prices, faster speeds

The company in charge of building the National Broadband Network has opened the door to cheaper, faster internet plans after abandoning an earlier and unpopular proposal that would see users charged more to stream video.

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Driver’s foul-mouthed rant at cyclists

An enraged driver has been caught on camera furiously unleashing on a group of cyclists.

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McLaren puts the boot into rivals

It’s not often a review of a sports car starts in the boot.

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Cities to ‘cop a beating’ from rain all week

Sydney and its surrounds continue to be drenched with rain overnight — the advice is to get used to it.

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Site’s unlikely response to ‘drugs’ praise

Multi-billion dollar retailer Wish.com has an extensive “drugs” section on its site, where consumers can buy illegal paraphernalia such as crack pipes and cocaine snorting aids for bargain basement prices.

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Coming soon: the vegan car interior

Luxury car makers are increasingly shunning leather and plastic as the car industry looks to improve its environmental credentials.

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Driven: McLaren’s new grand tourer

This British supercar maker is known for its hardcore track machines, but the GT shows a softer side.

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Little device could save you thousands

Australians are warming to technology that could save them thousands.

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Photos raise doubts about oil attacks

Drones didn’t attack Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities. They were guided cruise missiles and initial examinations of their remains indicate — Iran made them.

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‘Gaslighting’: Facebook slammed over privacy rejection

Consumer advocates and privacy experts slammed Facebook’s “cheeky” rejection of Australia’s landmark inquiry into digital platforms, saying the company was protecting profits over users and “almost gaslighting” Australian news organisations in its response.

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Forget Pokemon, little Royce is a real-life enviro hunter

He might only be six years old, but Royce Hucks is playing a crucial role in protecting the state’s wildlife and habitat.

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Where magpies are swooping this season

Cyclists, joggers and walkers beware — magpie season is upon us.

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Teen’s horrifying deep-sea catch

An angler got the shock of his life when he accidentally reeled in this alien-like monster from the deep.

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Heaviest rainfall in three months to hit

After a brief glimpse of spring over the weekend for many of us, a major wet front is about to bear down on large parts of southeast Australia.

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$1.5 million lost to ‘distressing’ scam

Australia’s Chinese community has been warned to be wary of two “distressing” scams involving extortion via fake kidnappings and threats of arrest.

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Church in battle over $3.6m Viking haul

A treasure hunter is being sued by the Church of Scotland over a record $3.6 million (£2 million) haul of Viking relics he found on its land.

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Mercedes unveils wild concept car

Mercedes-Benz has rammed home its 133-year heritage with a futuristic take on one of its earliest cars.

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VW to pay out $140m to Aussie owners

Volkswagen has agreed to pay up to $140 million in compensation to customers affected by its diesel emissions scandal under a class action settlement submitted to Federal Court.

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Why ‘Sign in With Apple’ Beats Passwords and Facebook

Apple’s new sign-in feature in iOS 13 allows you to access supported apps using your Apple ID. The system promises added privacy benefits over Facebook and Google’s sign-in options. WSJ’s Joanna Stern explains how it all works using some quirky bouncers. Photo Illustration: Adele Morgan

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Hannah Gadsby wins Emmy for Nanette

Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby has beat Beyonce and Adam Sandler to win an Emmy for her stand-up special Nanette.

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Staggering crimes solved by Google Earth

The decomposing remains of William Moldt were strapped into the driver’s seat of his submerged car after he drove into a pond for 22 years.

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Small hatch that thinks its an SUV

Ford’s new Focus range has added the Active hatch, a faux SUV with extra ride height, plastic wheel arch guards and clever Slippery and Trail drive modes.

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Honda return to its glory years

Value

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Spanish floods claim six lives

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Saturday visited the country’s flood-stricken southeastern regions as the death toll rose to six and train and air services were disrupted for a third day.

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Bahamas lashed by new storm

Tropical Storm Humberto lashed the Bahamas with rain and wind on Saturday, possibly slowing down relief efforts in the wake of the devastation wrought less than two weeks ago by Hurricane Dorian.

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Drones attack world’s largest oil plant

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group has attacked two Aramco oil plants in eastern Saudi Arabia including the world’s biggest oil processing facility, sparking fires in the latest flare up of violence in the Gulf. Ten drones launched by the Houthis started the fires around 4:00am local time Saturday morning.

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Teen activist shuns meeting with Trump

Teen climate champion Greta Thunberg brought her global environmental message to the heart of the US government yesterday, telling her legion of supporters on the lawns outside the White House: “Never give up.”

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This could be the ultimate supercar

This is how supercars are supposed to make you feel — glamorous, powerful and just a little bit dangerous.

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BMW 1 Series, the Bavarian entree

The BMW 1 Series hatchback has long been the cheapest ticket into the German prestige brand. The latest 118i is the only sub-$40,000 vehicle in BMW showrooms.

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The car that can power your house

Nissan’s battery-electric Leaf is an expensive amulet to ward off climate change. You’re essentially paying $15,000 over the odds for a mid-size hatch to salve your enviro-conscience. Even then, if you plug in to recharge at home at 7pm when everyone else does, a fair chunk of the electricity the Leaf is absorbing will be coal or gas-generated.

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Land Rover’s new and improved Discovery Sport

First drive of the updated Discovery, the 'baby' of the premium off-roader line-up.

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Outrage as Instagram bans iconic page

One of Australia’s most beloved cult meme sites has been deplatformed by Instagram after posting content the site deemed offensive.

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Tesla prepares assault on Porsche record

Tesla plans to beat Porsche at its own game by breaking the new Taycan’s record for an electric production car at the Nurburgring circuit in Germany.

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Where the cops race hoons

The new Toyota Supra drifts through a tight corner, its Michelin tyres screeching and its inline six-cylinder howling. Then a uniformed NSW highway patrol officer steps out of his car and motions for me to stop. Busted.

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Google Earth solves 22-year cold case

It took 22 years, but a missing man’s remains have finally been found — and it was all thanks to Google.

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First look at the AI-TRAIL quattro

Take a look at Audi's future concept off-road car.

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Why Volvo loves Australia and vice versa

Volvo knows firsthand that it takes money to make money. The Swedish maker is sitting pretty after being bought by Geely in 2010.

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More than 1000 found after Dorian

The Bahamian government now believes there are 1300 people missing after Hurricane Dorian ploughed into the islands, a sharp decline from the 2500 listed on the missing registry a day earlier, a government spokesman said.

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Google to pay $1.6b in fraud probe

Google has agreed to pay close to a billion euros ($A1.60 billion) to French authorities to settle a fiscal fraud probe that began four years ago.

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Marto, ute tragic, meets his match

What makes a top vehicle? Former Wallaby and Queensland Reds fullback Greg Martin reckons it would be the same qualities that make a great rugby player.

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Apple announces groundbreaking health studies

While most of the news from Wednesday’s annual Apple product launch in Cupertino, California focused on the unveiling of the iPhone 11 models and Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade details, the tech giant also made a healthcare announcement.

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Audi reveals future of off-roading

Four-wheel drive enthusiasts will be able to head off the beaten track in self-driving electric vehicles capable of coaching them to be better drivers.

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Rare full harvest moon to appear tomorrow

A rare type of full moon will appear this Friday August 13.

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Croatian brand helping develop Porsches

A relatively unknown boutique Croatian car maker is helping Porsche develop its upcoming hybrid sports cars.

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Bizarre phobia linked to new iPhone

The new iPhone has lots of snazzy features. There’s its extra strong glass so you can fret less about accidentally shattering the screen; a faster chip and extended battery life.

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Little known iPhone hacks revealed

With the launch of each new iPhone comes the promise of a range of new and improved features, tempting many of us to purchase the upgrade.

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The Hyundai that wants to be a Porsche

Hyundai has borrowed from the likes of Porsche and BMW, turning to carbon-fibre to improve the performance of its breakthrough i30 N hot hatch.

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Crucial discovery on ‘super-Earth’

Scientists have discovered water vapour on a distant “super-Earth” known as K2-18b for the first time.

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Liveable planet found in space

Water vapour has been detected on a potentially habitable super-Earth in a world-first discovery.

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Hurricane ‘missing’ list is staggering

Bahamian officials have claimed 2500 people have been registered as missing after the devastating Hurricane Dorian, a count they said may include people who have fled to shelters around the islands.

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Warning over fake ‘Netflix documentary’

Netflix has warned a viral Facebook event inviting young Brisbane residents to “show us their crazy party side” for a documentary is fake.

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iPhone 11, 11 Pro, iPad 10.2-inch

Chris Griffith gets the lowdown on new devices at Apple's Sept 2019 launch

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Car makers reveal shocking future plans

Yesterday’s heroes were hailed as cues for the shape of things to come at the 2019 Frankfurt motor show, where the big premieres were Volkswagen’s ID.3 and the Land Rover Defender.

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Mercedes shows its vision of the future

Vision EQS, centrepiece of the massive Mercedes-Benz exhibit at the 2019 Frankfurt motor show, is more than just a designer’s fantasy. This big limousine previews the German brand’s plans for a future EVs with stand-apart style.

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Apple unveils games for its new service

After months of speculation and anticipation, tech giant Apple has finally put the rumours to rest at its annual launch event.

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First Look: iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max

Apple’s new trio of iPhones promise improved cameras—the Pros now have three on the back—and longer battery life. WSJ’s Joanna Stern breaks down the differences and shares her first impressions. Photo/Video: Emily Prapuolenis/The Wall Street Journal

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‘You have no idea’: Stunning answer

Crossbench politicians are calling on the federal parliament to officially declare a “climate emergency” today.

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BMW’s massive show car fail

BMW has doubled down on a divisive design direction, unveiling a new concept car described as “hideous”, diseased, and a “Bugs Bunny” lookalike by outraged fans.

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Why this car maker feared the Chinese

Land Rover developed a top secret concept car five years ago to showcase its new Defender, which was finally unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show this week.

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Apple TV+ announces launch date, price

Apple has finally revealed the launch date and price of its anticipated streaming service, Apple TV+.

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New iPhone feature brutally mocked

Of all the new features Apple unveiled with its three new iPhone models, the upgraded camera was its main seller.

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Apple iPhone launch: New smartphone models unveiled

The iPhone 11 was launched at the tech giant’s headquarters in Cupertino, California as Apple seeks to spur new upgrades in a slumping global smartphone market.

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‘We’re not out of the woods yet’

Queensland residents have been warned they’re “not out of the woods yet” as fire crews continue to battle more than 100 blazes burning across Australia’s east coast.

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Everything we learned from the Apple launch

The Apple has landed.

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NBA star’s massive hurricane pledge

NBA legend Michael Jordan has pledged $US1 million to organisations assisting with Hurricane Dorian relief efforts in the Bahamas.

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New Apple iPhone set to drop

Apple is expected to introduce three upgraded iPhones and a successor to its more affordable iPhone XR at its product launch event in Cupertino, California overnight.

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Driver spotted sleeping behind the wheel

A driver has been caught on camera appearing to sleep behind the wheel of a Tesla while the car speeds along a US highway.

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Australia ‘on brink’ of ‘apocalyptic’ weather

The Arctic is on fire. Now, Antarctica is suddenly experiencing a heatwave. And that means a looming rainfall apocalypse for Australia.

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New Land Rover Defender revealed

Land Rover has revealed its second generation Defender wagon 71 years after the original helped forge an adventurous off-road spirit and cement the British brand as a manufacturer of tough and capable 4x4s.

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Ford’s new VW Golf GTI fighter

Ford has confirmed its new performance hero is headed down under.

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How to protect your home against bushfires

Emergency services are bracing for what will be a long and very active fire season, and warning communities to be prepared.

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The SUV that smashes supercars

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Netflix’s major victory in global war

Netflix is fighting a global war but here in Australia, it’s secured a key victory.

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Anaconda and crocodile in death fight

Incredible pictures show an epic battle between a 9m anaconda and crocodile in the Amazon jungle.

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Map reveals worst-affected fire areas

A national fire map has revealed the “nightmare” firefighters in NSW and Queensland face as bushfires continue to ravage the east coast.

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VW Beetle successor revealed

Volkswagen has unleashed a car it hopes will be as influential as the original Beetle that put so many families on wheels.

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Aussie climate change beliefs revealed

Most Australians believe climate change is already occurring and fear the impacts on crop production and food supply as a result, a new report reveals.

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Snow lands during ‘crazy’ bushfires

Queensland has battled through the toughest days of its treacherous start to the bushfire season while NSW is experiencing snow on one fireground.

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Swimming pool bans and $50k fines

The beginning of spring has marked the start of the NSW Government’s new water limitations, with hefty fines looming for individuals and businesses who don’t toe the line.

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US EV survey delivers hilarious answer

Americans just don’t get electric cars.

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Ninety-year-old car to be reborn

One of the rarest and oldest race cars will be reborn by its maker Bentley as a limited run built with assistance from modern technology.

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Scientists probe lights in outer space

NASA has spotted something mysterious in deep space that it can’t quite explain — bright flashes of green and blue spots that appeared and disappeared in a cosmic second.

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Trump cancels secret meeting with Taliban

Donald Trump has cancelled a secret meeting with Taliban and Afghanistan leaders after a bombing in Kabul killed 12 people, including an American soldier.

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Bushfire hell: ‘Recipe for disaster’

More than 100 fires are continuing to burn in rural New South Wales and Queensland this morning, despite emergency services across the states spending the night battling the blazes.

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Tested: The world’s craziest ute

Clutch pedal in. Snick skinny gear lever away and up, into first. A little throttle and clutch pedal out. Blurp. Stall.

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This could be the ideal first car

Kia’s Rio fits between the Korean brand’s tiny Picanto and strong-selling Cerato, rivalling the Hyundai Accent, Mazda2 and Toyota Yaris.

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Deadly typhoon strikes Koreas

Typhoon Lingling swept along the coast of South Korea and knocked out power to more than 127,000 homes, including on the southern island of Jeju, which was lashed by the storm overnight, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said.

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Are new Teslas worth the charge?

Tesla’s new Model 3 electric car rolls into driveways across Australia this month and is set to spark fresh debate about the value for money of these innovative vehicles.

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Meet the futuristic Aussie next generation soldier

Take a look at the high tech helmet that the Australian next-gen soldier might be wearing by 2035.

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Tested: Australia’s newest luxury car

Genesis is the prestige offshoot of the Hyundai brand in the same way Toyota has Lexus and Nissan has — or had — Infiniti. Just look at the departing Infiniti to see how hard it is to carve out a piece of the prestige market.

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Mazda debuts groundbreaking new SUV

Can you imagine a place where zero emissions driving is becoming the norm rather than the realm of science fiction? Progressive Norway holds such a distinction, making it a far better suited location for Mazda’s electric car opening salvo than, say, Friday peak hour in an Australian capital city.

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Hurricane death toll ‘staggering’

Mortuary workers carried out the grim task of searching for bodies in heaps of rubble on Friday as dazed survivors of Hurricane Dorian waited for relief from the Category 5 storm that ravaged the northern Bahamas.

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‘Imminent danger’ from bushfire threat

A town in Queensland is without power and residents have been told they’re in “imminent danger” as more than 50 bushfires burn across the state.

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Facebook launches ‘dating’ service

Social media giant Facebook has announced the launch of a new service for singles.

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The clever tech coming to utes

The next-generation Mitsubishi, Nissan and Renault utes are likely to have hybrid or plug-in hybrid propulsion, according to Mitsubishi boss Ashwani Gupta.

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Tourist’s horror after poking ‘fur’ ball

WARNING: Gross

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Images show Dorian’s path of destruction

New images have emerged of the extensive devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian lashing the Bahamas.

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Brand turns its back on cars

Is this the beginning of the end for the car as we know it?

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Voxon on BBC Digital Planet: International Holographic Video Call

Voxon appears on BBC Digital Planet live - facilitating the world's first real-time 3D international holographic video call.

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Hurricane Hunters’ ‘dangerous’ jobs

As thousands of residents in the path of a destructive and deadly hurricane are evacuated, a military aircraft takes to the sky and flies directly into the eye of the storm.

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East coast braces for ‘catastrophic’ fires

Parts of New South Wales and Queensland are bracing for “dire” bushfire conditions today as firefighters issue total fire bans across the two states.

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Tested: Toyota’s new sports car hero

We haven’t seen a Toyota like this for a long time. Howling toward Bass Strait at 240km/h, the Supra’s electronically augmented war cry envelops its cabin.

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Animal oracle to pick World Cup winner

Remember Paul, the psychic octopus who shot to fame by correctly predicting eight straight results - including the final - of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Germany?

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Trump doubles down on map gaffe

US President Donald Trump doubled down on his claim that Hurricane Dorian’s path had threatened Alabama, despite weather officials pushing back, and accused the media of coverage meant to “demean” him.

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2019 Toyota GR Supra review

The new Toyota Supra is a rapid, engaging and attractive coupe worthy of a storied badge and a place as its halo model.

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New Loch Ness monster theory revealed

The legend of the Loch Ness monster is most likely to have been sparked by sightings of giant eels, scientists say.

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Three biggest threats to Australia

Australia’s outgoing spy chief has warned state espionage and foreign interference pose the greatest threat to our national security.

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How the Microsoft Antitrust Case Paved the Way for Big Tech

The Department of Justice is investigating the U.S.'s largest tech firms for allegedly monopolistic behavior. Roughly 20 years ago, a similar case threatened to destabilize Microsoft. WSJ explains.

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The joke behind viral car crash video

A video of an Australian woman crashing her car during a live stream has gone viral around the world.

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‘Absolutely insane’: MasterChef star’s rant

If Hayden Quinn sees someone drop their cigarette butt on the ground he makes a point of telling them to pick it up.

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‘Absolutely insane’: MasterChef star’s rant

If Hayden Quinn sees someone drop their cigarette butt on the ground he makes a point of telling them to pick it up.

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‘Rare’ dust storms set to hit cities

Much of eastern Australia is currently luxuriating in an unseasonable blanket of warm air with summer-like temperatures.

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Ford reveals new Ranger ute

Ford is cashing in on its popular Ranger dual-cab ute as it beefs-up its arsenal.

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Australia’s best streaming services

The number of movies and TV shows available to download or stream in Australia is growing at an impressive rate, as are the platforms to view them on.

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$1m sex worker offers ‘alien encounters’

A popular sex worker is offering UFO enthusiasts attending the viral “Storm Area 51” event later this month an “Area 69” experience with a 50 per cent discount off “alien abduction role play” and other “close encounters”.

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‘Shiny gel’ found on dark side of moon

China’s Chang’e-4 lunar rover, which successfully landed on the moon in January, has found something rather strange and perplexing — an oddly coloured “gel-like” substance that can’t yet be explained.

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New Porsche electric car’s amazing stat

The first purely electric Porsche, the Taycan is a high-voltage trailblazer. Its battery pack operates at double the voltage of other EVs — its world-first 800V tech, the maker says, enables speedier recharging, lifts performance and saves weight.

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Lamborghini’s surprising new supercar

Lamborghini has given a glimpse into its electrified future with a new V12-powered monster that uses innovative hybrid technology.

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YouTube fined for collecting kids’ data

Google and YouTube will pay $US170 million ($A251 million) to settle allegations by the US Federal Trade Commission and the New York Attorney-General that YouTube illegally collected personal information from children.

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Hurricane Dorian’s shocking aftermath

Hurricane Dorian has left the Bahamas absolutely decimated after stalling over the islands for 40 hours and pounding them with ferocious winds and surging seawaters that destroyed thousands of homes and left at least seven people dead.

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Sneak peak at fan favourite

The fifth instalment in the hugely popular Gears of War franchise will be deploying to Xbox One and PC in a few days, with gamers across the globe getting ready to don armour and prepare to face a new threat on the digital battlefield.

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Shocking new car sales statistic

Car sales fell for the 17th month in a row in August, adding to fears of a prolonged economic downturn in Australia.

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Toyota to sell ‘Fast and Furious’ Supras

Toyota could follow-up the launch of its new Supra sports car with a limited-edition model inspired by hit Fast and Furious movies.

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Space hotel could be open for business by 2025

Designs have been revealed for the Von Braun Rotating Space Station, a low-orbit, wheel-shaped hotel for 100 space tourists a week

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Cars collide in UCSR safety crash

South Australians thinking about buying a used car are being urged to check its Used Car Safety Rating (UCSR).

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Used car safety a ticking time bomb

A crash test between a one-star car and a five-star car show just how important choosing the right used car is.

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Student ‘kidnapped, tortured’ in Sydney

A Chinese student allegedly kidnapped in Sydney nearly two weeks ago and held for a $1.27 million bitcoin ransom has been found “safe and well” by NSW Police.

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Shocking photos of a nation destroyed

Hurricane Dorian caused so much apocalyptic devastation parts of the Bahamas have been entirely wiped out and will have to be rebuilt again.

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Payback time for Mother Nature

Humanity should brace itself for some serious blowback over this century and beyond from the oceans and Earth’s frozen zones, known as the cryosphere, according to the draft of a major UN report.

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New Hyundai SUV to spark price war

Hyundai has revealed its new cut-price Venue SUV and is daring customers to make the jump from city car to high-rider.

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Hurricane Dorian a ‘tragedy’ for Bahamas

Hurricane Dorian crept towards the southeast coast of the United States on Tuesday (local time), weakening slightly but remaining a dangerous storm after leaving a trail of death and destruction in the Bahamas.

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Nissan’s new game-breaking SUV

Nissan is hoping to sidestep its rivals with the new Juke SUV.

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Aussies fear mobile phones ‘listening’

Australians are asking if their smartphone is listening in after seeing spookily relevant advertisements pop up on social media when they have spoken about a particular product.

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Prince Harry hits back over private jets

Prince Harry has defended his use of private jets at the launch of his new sustainable travel initiative in Amsterdam, saying sometimes private flights are necessary to ensure his family’s safety.

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How to pay less for the NBN

Home internet plans are multiplying — and so are the potential cost savings — despite fresh criticism of Australia’s National Broadband Network.

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World’s ‘first space hotel’ revealed

The orbiting space station is designed to accommodate 400 guests and has facilities that you find in top hotels, such as restaurants, bars and a cinema.

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Facebook tests big change to ‘likes’

Facebook users might soon say goodbye to “like” counts on the platform, in a bid to dissuade users from envy and self-censorship.

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Tone-deaf Insta posts about deadly hurricane

At least five people are dead and more than 13,000 people have seen their homes reduced to nothing as Hurricane Dorian, the most powerful storm to hit the Bahamas in decades, wreaks havoc on the tropical nation.

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New speed record for world’s fastest car

Bugatti has set a new speed record for supercars, reaching 490.484km/h with a modified Chiron coupe.

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New record for world’s fastest car

Bugatti has set a new benchmark for supercar top speeds, sending its Chiron close to 500km/h.

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World’s first space hotel revealed

Designs for the ‘first space hotel’ have been revealed and it’s as weird and futuristic as you would expect.

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Weird parking rule drives startling trend

A car is often the second biggest investment a person makes but it appears that may not be the case for a growing number of people.

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Mother trapped with four-month-old baby

Dramatic footage of a mother pleading for prayers as floodwaters brought by Hurricane Dorian surge around her apartment building in the Bahamas has emerged online.

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Council bans glass from recycling bins

A Melbourne council has banned residents from putting glass in their recycling bins, forcing them to either travel to recycle the items or to let them go into landfill.

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Predator’s proud police tape confession

A serial predator who groomed girls as young as 12 on social media can be seen smirking and joking as he tries to justify his disturbing crimes in a confession to police.

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Dozens charged over terror video

Dozens of New Zealanders have been charged with possessing the live-streamed video of the Christchurch mosque terror attacks.

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Apple’s iPhone 11 launch confirmed

After months of speculation, Apple has finally announced its iPhone 11 launch event, and as predicted, it will fall next Wednesday, September 11 (AEST).

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Should we reign in security cameras in public areas?

Peta Credlin & Chris Griffith discuss the potent combination of CCTV & artificial intelligence and whether its use needs to be controlled.

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Is this the end of the binge-watch?

Disney+ will be doing things a little different to its main rival, Netflix.

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Surprising thing making teens anxious

Young Aussies are suffering from eco-anxiety and some are even blaming adults for the problems with plastic waste.

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Incredible photo inside eye of hurricane

As the second strongest Atlantic storm on record bears down on the Bahamas, pilots from the US Air Force have captured photos of the eerily calm conditions inside the eye of the hurricane.

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Luxury brand axed from Australia

Luxury car maker Infiniti is set to leave Australia following slow sales and a global change of direction for the brand.

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Heat spike to send temperatures soaring

Thanks for the memories, winter. It was cool while they lasted.

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VW pays out over second cheat device

The US Environmental Protection Agency is making Volkswagen Group correct fuel economy labels for about 98,000 petrol-powered vehicles. The revisions of about 0.8L/100km cover VWs as well as affiliated brands Audi, Porsche and Bentley. All are from the 2013 to 2017 model years.

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Surprising new car sales trend

Sales of electric vehicles are being dominated by some of the world’s youngest car makers, most from China, according to fresh sales figures for the first seven months of 2019.

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Small SUV does magic space tricks

Honda’s HR-V is a talented all-rounder with segment-busting cabin space for a small SUV, selling to tens of thousands of Australians keen on Honda’s known reliability and the model’s style and decent equipment list.

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Massive storm suddenly changes course

Hurricane Dorian packed sustained winds of 300km/h with staggering 335km/h gusts as it made landfall in Bahamas on Sunday afternoon (local time).

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Why Aussies are flocking to Kayo Sports

Australians are rapidly embracing streaming television for everything from live sport to kids’ shows, with figures released today showing new entrant Kayo Sports more than tripled its subscribers in less than a year.

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