Reasons we’re not downloading app

More than three million Australians have chosen to download the Government’s voluntary COVIDSafe contact tracing app, but with a goal of more than 10 million people, some still have their reservations.

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Kia’s new top-shelf performance car

Kia zigged when every other car maker zagged. In the era of the demise of the Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore large cars, Kia launched the big Stinger sedan. The combination of V6 twin-turbo power, all the gear you’d ever need and an affordable price tag won over some Aussie V8 fans. And now it has a new range-topping special edition. Here is everything you need to know about the Kia Stinger Carbon Edition.

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Bezos backs Aussie police tech overhaul

New South Wales Police officers will soon receive orders and log crimes using software backed by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos as one of the world’s biggest law enforcement agencies receives a massive tech overhaul.

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The most exciting new cars revealed

The world may have hit pause, but companies that want to change what we drive and the way we drive are still in play. Just as the shift from horse power to internal combustion was an opportunity for innovators, so is the move from internal combustion to electric power.

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Cold snap expected this weekend

Snow has fallen and parts of NSW will experience the first frost of the winter season this weekend as a result of cold night-time temperatures.

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Musk’s ‘WTF’ virus tirade

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday blasted the coronavirus lockdowns that have shut down life in the United States, calling public officials’ directives to stay home “fascist”.

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‘Most dangerous place’ in Earth’s history

Africa’s Sahara desert isn’t home to too many animals anymore, but the place was once home to an ecosystem featuring some of the most dangerous animals in history according to a new paper.

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Iconic game’s Viking return

The next instalment in iconic video game franchise Assassin’s Creed will have players take on the role of a Norse Viking.

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Fake virus vaccines sold online for $15k

Fake "vaccines" allegedly made from the blood of recovered coronavirus patients are among hundreds of COVID-19 related products being sold on the dark web.

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Tested: Australia’s favourite small car

Small sedans come in two flavours. Some are booted variants of a popular hatchback (such as the Mazda3 and Subaru Impreza), while others are longer, roomier versions of their five-door twins. Toyota takes the latter approach with the sensible Corolla sedan.

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Skeleton of bizarre ‘crazy beast’ unveiled

The skeleton of a mammal mad enough to exist alongside dinosaurs has been unveiled by a team of researchers.

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‘Fake news’: China denies blatant racism

China says pictures and videos purporting to show black people being discriminated against – and in some instances physically assaulted – in parts of the country are “fake news”.

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Another fan favourite could bite the dust

Another cult hot hatch is in hot water thanks to Europe’s tough new emissions laws.

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Snap to bring coldest temps in decades

Australia’s south is in for an early taste of winter this weekend, with a cold snap bringing rain, thunderstorms and even snow and sending the mercury dipping in parts to the lowest autumn temperatures in 60 years.

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Largest tear in the ozone has closed

An ozone hole that formed over the Arctic only weeks ago and grew to be the largest ever recorded in the northern hemisphere has closed.

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Shocking power for fastest Mustang

Ford’s fling with electric power is progressing from flirtation to a serious relationship.

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Pentagon releases video of UFO incidents

Barely four months into 2020 the year is gearing up to be an absolute doozy, and the US government has now given us another thing to worry about: aliens.

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Apple: Longer wait for next iPhones

The next iPhones might arrive later than expected and you might not be able to get your hands on one as easily, as Apple has reportedly delayed production due to the pandemic.

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Wuhan ‘batwoman’ authorities are watching

She has been dubbed “Batwoman” by her colleagues after years of virus-hunting expeditions in bat caves around China led to exciting discoveries about SARS and other coronavirus strains in her lab.

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New tool to revolutionise car ownership

Worried about the health of your car? There’s an app for that.

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‘Patient zero’ theory ruined this family

A US Army reservist and mother-of-two from the US state of Virginia has become the helpless target of conspiracy theorists, who have falsely accused her of starting the global coronavirus pandemic.

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‘Icy blanket’ to hit this weekend

Queenslanders are preparing to reach for a jumper – or maybe even a sneaky pair of Ugg boots – with frost, thunderstorms and zero degree temperatures forecast this weekend as a cold snap hits the state’s southeast.

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Hoax text you can ignore

It didn’t take long for the Federal Government’s new COVIDSafe contact tracing app and the confusion around what it does to be exploited online by people trying to spread misinformation.

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Problems facing COVID app

Early reactions to the Federal Government’s COVIDSafe contact tracing app appear largely positive, with minor complaints over bugs and glitches in the app.

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‘Important test’ for privacy

Australia’s second-biggest telco is now the subject of a class-action lawsuit the law firm bringing it says will be “an important test of Australia’s privacy laws”.

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Important step to make sure app works

COVIDSafe, the Federal Government’s coronavirus tracing app aimed at helping ease tough restrictions and to help contain the spread of the deadly virus, has finally been released.

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What new virus tracing app looks like

The government has been surprised how quickly Australians adopted the new COVIDSafe contact tracing app, with more people downloading the app in 12 hours than it expected in five days.

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Huge number of Aussies download app

More than one million Australians have downloaded the COVIDSafe app smashing fears privacy concerns will deter users.

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Controversial virus app now live

The government is asking people to consider the health and safety of the doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff on the frontline of the coronavirus fight and download the new contact tracing app to support them.

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Why you need to delete these apps

Google has reportedly removed more than 100 apps with tens of millions of downloads after allegations the apps were part of a co-ordinated group that may have violated store policies.

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Tested: Porsche’s ballistic new sports car

There is no sports mode in Porsche’s 718 Cayman GT4.

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Is this the world’s best car stereo?

Lexus was looking to standout out from the crowd with its top-shelf luxury sedan. And the first thing you notice is the LS’s big metal grin. But the more you live with it you understand the little things that make this a special car including one of the best sound systems you’ll find in any new car. Here are five things you need to know about the Lexus LS.

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Weather tempting Aussies to go outside

A combination of Australia successfully ‘flattening the curve’ and a dazzling weekend weather report could threaten to bring people out of their homes.

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Could this be the dark horse of the year?

The Skoda Scala is Australia’s newest small car.

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Toyota reveals all-new city-focused SUV

Toyota has released the first images of a new baby SUV it plans to launch here towards the end of the year.

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The best family SUV revealed

Australian motoring staples are having a tough time, with the likes of Toyota’s Tarago, the Ford Falcon, and Holden relegated to history.

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Vaccine trials based on chimp virus begin

The first human trials for an Oxford University COVID-19 vaccine based on a modified version of a chimpanzee virus began in Britain on Thursday.

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NBN demand surges in pandemic

The company in charge of the national broadband network has released fresh data showing the huge surge in demand now that an unprecedented amount of Australians are working from home.

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Tested: Merc’s devastating hot hatch

Only milk and juice come in two-litre packages, so the Bathurst V8 faithful once crowed.

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Facebook launches gaming app

Facebook is chasing Amazon and Microsoft into the video game streaming market with the launch of a new app to grow its Facebook Gaming division.

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Huge military response if Kim Jong-un dies

Rumours swirling that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has fallen critically ill have sparked fears that his demise would destabilise the region.

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iPhone SE Review: The $399 iPhone Comes Back to Life

The new iPhone SE may seem like a sad, recycled phone but it's more than that. WSJ's Joanna Stern (with the help of an animator) brought the budget phone to life to explain how its performance and camera tricks make it a worthy option—even compared to its expensive, bigger iPhone 11 siblings.

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Best way to avoid cafe queue

Australia is one of the highest coffee consumers per capita globally, with three quarters of Australians having at least one coffee per day, and 28 per cent enjoying three or more.

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Meek end for legendary V8 muscle car

HSV has quietly axed Australian production of the Camaro coupe to focus on American pick-up trucks.

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How to get free beer for a year

Locked down Australians who get creative with the scissors could score themselves free beer for a year after a Melbourne craft beer brewery announced a search for the best isolation mullet.

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How downsizing can get you more luxury

The Hyundai Kona faces some stiff competition from some new rivals from brands such as Mazda and Kia. But the South Korean brand’s top-shelf Kona is well equipped to fight off the challengers. Here is everything you need to know about the Hyundai Kona Highlander.

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Better mobile coverage for the bush

Rural and regional Australians are set to benefit from better mobile reception as the government’s Mobile Black Spot program enters its fifth round.

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Will reef’s $300m lifeline cut it?

The Australian Government has stumped up $150 million to help find ways to save the Great Barrier Reef but many are asking if that’s enough.

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Ford axes popular performance car

Ford has announced it is at the end of the line for one of its most potent performance cars.

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Meteor shower to light up the sky

Chances are you’re getting pretty bored of your own house by now, but while you’ll be stuck there a little longer, you don’t need to leave in order to see one of the greatest shows on Earth.

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Man Captures Stunning Aurora Australis Over Tasmania

A green glow from the Aurora Australis phenomenon glimmered over Hobart, Tasmania, on April 20, providing a light show for esidents under a stay-at-home order amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit: Tim Grimsey via Storyful

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Facebook fury over protest posts

The world’s biggest social media website is removing event posts aimed at organising protests against public restrictions introduced to try to slow the spread of coronavirus.

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Perfect place to escape virus

This is the world’s largest five-star underground survival shelter boasting an indoor swimming pool, cinema and gym.

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Toyota going through shocking evolution

Toyota isn’t known for making exciting machines, but all that is about to change thanks to the arrival of a new hot hatch.

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Extremely dangerous virus mutation

The new coronavirus is able to quickly mutate and multiple strains could account for differing impacts around the world.

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New mega puzzle has 50,000 pieces

American technology company Kodak has invented the world’s largest jigsaw puzzle, with a whopping 51,300 pieces.

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‘Jerks’ use virus to break highway record

Car enthusiasts are debating the legitimacy of a new record in America’s coast-to-coast “Cannonball Run”.

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Attenborough’s grim ’last chance’ warning

Sir David Attenborough has urged people to “stop waste of any kind”, saying the world is precious and should be “celebrated and cherished”.

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Tested: Nissan’s fully-loaded new ute

Not just a regular Nissan Navara with flashy stick-on bits, the N-Trek Warrior has been re-engineered in Australia with off-road specific suspension, body parts and protection.

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Bizarre reason Bill Gates was mobbed

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was targeted and harassed on social media in the wake of his comments criticising the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic and the US decision to withdraw funds from the World Health Organisation.

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Astronauts return to virus-stricken Earth

NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Andrew Morgan, along with Russian cosmonaut Oleg Skripochka, returned from the International Space Station to a coronavirus-ravaged world on Friday afternoon.

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70 virus vaccines in development

There are 70 coronavirus vaccines in development globally included three already being tested in human trials, according to the World Health Organisation, and even more research teams will reach that stage within weeks.

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PM backflips on controversial app plan

The Prime Minister has conceded the government won’t force Australians to download tracking software after it was viewed by many as a draconian measure to trace coronavirus cases in the community.

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Smart cycling keeps you fit in lockdown

We're in lockdown at home, but you can virtually cycle the world on a bike, have fun and stay fit, as The Australian's tech writer Chris Griffith reports.

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You may be forced to use tracking app

Mobile phone tracking software could be compulsory if not enough Australians voluntarily download the application to help in coronavirus case tracing.

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Tested: Mazda’s head-turning new SUV

Mazda’s CX-30 shares its base structure, front-wheel drive and much of its interior with the Mazda3 sedan and hatch — you could call it a Mazda3 wagon. Of course that term, which evokes old-fashioned two-box family freighters from yesterday’s brands such as Holden, would be the kiss of death for a new model today, so the CX-30 is — and always will be — referred to as an SUV.

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Aussies warned: rug up as temps plummet

If you needed any further incentive to follow government guidelines and stay indoors this weekend, the weather has got you covered.

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Judge caught topless in Zoom meeting

A leading Brazilian judge shocked viewers who tuned in to a live-streamed court hearing — when he appeared completely topless.

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The best video games to get you through quarantine

In a time of physical distancing, video games are a perfect way to stay social and keep connected. Here's how you can join in on the fun!

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NBN announces $150m assistance

The company in charge of building Australia’s national broadband network has announced a $150 million assistance package designed to help families with kids who now need the internet for school and small business struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Bushfire photos that shocked the world

The devastation from the recent Australian bushfires was shocking – 34 people lost their lives, 6000 buildings were destroyed and an estimated 1 billion animals perished.

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New warning on coronavirus lies

Facebook will soon tell its users if they’ve engaged with false or misleading content about the coronavirus pandemic as it continues the fight against misinformation that has dogged it for years.

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Controversial virus doco hidden

A new video claiming to track down the origin of the coronavirus has raised red flags for Facebook’s fact checkers, who have branded it misinformation and limited its spread on the world’s biggest social media site.

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New cut-price Toyota Prado rival tested

The LDV D90 could be the perfect car for our crazy modern times.

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Zoo could feed animals to each other

The coronavirus pandemic is throwing up a lot of difficult decisions around the world, from social isolating work-from-homers trying to pick which takeaway to get delivered next to health workers in overburdened hospitals being forced to choose whose lives they try to save.

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Apple unveils new ‘cheap’ iPhone

Apple’s long-rumoured revival of the cheaper iPhone SE has arrived only a few weeks later than expected.

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Best cheap family SUV revealed

Though established brands won’t admit it publicly, MG has them worried.

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Mystery missile tests amid pandemic

While economies around the world grind to a halt as people stay inside to avoid spreading coronavirus, North Korea has ramped up its missile testing program.

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Mazda set for shock move

Mazda is reportedly chasing the likes of the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class with its next-generation 6 sedan.

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Free games to stay inside for

Sony has given fans of its PlayStation gaming consoles more reason to stay inside by giving away a collection of popular games for free.

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Disturbing discovery about virus

The coronavirus can survive long exposures to high temperatures, a new peer-reviewed study published on Biorxiv has shown.

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App that could end Aussie lockdown

The Morrison Government is exploring the possibility of loosening restrictions on public movement and tracking citizens via a smartphone app.

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Group that’s been forgotten in pandemic

Just a few months Australia was suffering through one of the worst bushfire seasons on record, with dozens of people losing their lives and thousands of homes burnt to the ground.

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Mysterious rocks that move themselves

NASA has chosen an image of a Death Valley ‘sailing stone’ for its Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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Scary distance coronavirus might travel

Australians have been told to abide by the social distancing guideline of 1.5 metres while in New Zealand it's two metres.

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Twitch bans ‘bums and underboob’

Twitch has banned its users from showing off their bums and boobs during online streams to fans.

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Can’t drive? Here’s how to get your fix

The advice is clear: Heading out for a leisurely drive is not encouraged during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ask the expert: Your internet questions answered

Thousands of Australians are more reliant than ever on the internet, whether working and learning from home or trying to stay in touch with loved ones.

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Google told: Time to pay for other people’s work

The US tech giant Google has been ordered by a European authority to pay for content that it takes from publishers and news agencies and publishes online without paying for it.

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Think twice about these car brands

This week’s decision by Jaguar and Land Rover to extend their warranty coverage to five years for the next few months has added pressure to a select group of brands who are sticking with below-par three-year warranties.

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Mazda’s top SUV upgraded for offroading

Mazda’s CX-5 sits at the top of the pile when it comes to mid-sized soft-roaders but the competition is climbing up fast.

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Can’t Unlock Your iPhone’s Face ID with a Mask On? There’s a Mask For That

The coronavirus pandemic means we must wear masks. It also means unlocking an iPhone with Face ID is a challenge. WSJ’s Joanna Stern tracked down Danielle Baskin, who created a mask to get around it.

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Double demerits kick in from tonight

Double demerits will be in force from tonight across NSW, the ACT and WA, with police also on the look out for people breaking new COVID-19 restrictions.

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Influencer’s $2m supercar lockdown crash

New York City police have charged a man with drug-related driving offences after he wrecked a rare supercar while skidding around empty streets.

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Spot a Bot: Identifying misinformation online

Misinformation campaigns and 'bots' have run rampant on social media well before the outbreak of the coronavirus. Here's what to watch out for.

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Radiation levels soar as Chernobyl burns

Radiation levels surged 17 times higher than normal near the Chernobyl nuclear power station in Ukraine as forest fires tore through the disaster area, officials said.

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Photo that proves fines have gone too far

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Controversial plan to stop virus spread

A data scientist who predicted who would win the Australian election says he has a way to stop the spread of coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Google tracking reveals Australia’s changed lockdown behaviour

Google is compiling anonymous location data from its users and tracking how Australians' behaviour has changed in reponse to coronavirus quarantine restrictions.

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How to see the Super Pink Moon

At a time like this, when Australians are being urged to stay indoors to stop the spread of coronavirus, any indoor excursion is welcome relief – especially when it can be done from the comfort of your own home.

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Truth about 5G coronavirus conspiracy

Amid New Zealand’s four-week COVID-19 lockdown, a social media post claims there is a link between the nation’s coronavirus response and the installation of 5G towers.

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L-plater fined $1600 for driving with mum

A learner driver has copped a fine of over $1600 after being pulled over by police while going for a driving lesson with her mum in Melbourne’s southeast.

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Sporty families targeted by rapid new SUV

The Skoda Kodiaq RS is a car of contradictions.

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Surprising effect of lockdowns on Earth

The coronavirus pandemic has left most of the world’s major cities, including London, New York and others, empty. It’s also having one surprising effect on the planet as well.

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Car sales down $30m per day

Australians bought almost 700 fewer new cars per day last month compared to March 2019, stripping about $30 million each day from an economy devastated by the COVID-19 crisis.

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How world’s changed without humans

The environmental benefits of countries being in lock down across the world have caused many to rejoice.

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How Aussies’ habits have changed

Big Brother may not be watching us, but Google Maps is.

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The best car you can buy for $100,000

The new BMW M340i might be the best new car priced below $100,000.

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Webcam Showdown: MacBook Air? Dell XPS? They’re Pretty Bad

In our coronavirus-tainted world, we’re realizing that we depend a lot on our laptop webcams… and they’re not good. WSJ’s Joanna Stern compared the new MacBook Air to the Dell XPS 13, Google’s Pixelbook Go and Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 3.

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Man pulled from car in Victoria floods

A driver has been rescued from a car after getting stuck in floodwaters in Melbourne’s southwest, in one of more than 200 calls for help after Victoria was lashed with rain.

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How to fix your home internet

With #StayAtHome and social distancing now becoming a way of life, more of us are relying on the internet for work, education and entertainment. This has placed greater demand on our network infrastructure, reducing the bandwidth available for each user, and is leaving people frustrated at seemingly slow internet speeds.

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Phone bills waived for virus ‘heroes’

Two of the country’s biggest telcos have stepped up their assistance for the “heroes” on the frontline of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

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Man spits in stranger’s face then dies

Horrifying video shows man infected with coronavirus spitting in the face of another traveller at a Bangkok train station before boarding a train and dropping dead.

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Deer take over London streets

Deer have taken over deserted East London streets as they make the most of coronavirus lockdown.

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Audi’s head-turning new SUV

Just about everyone has an SUV these days, but few folks have a “Sportback”.

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Free calls for frontline workers: What you must know

E xclusive: Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers will not have to worry about paying mobile phone bills for three months with Optus after the company responded to News Corp’s campaign to support frontline workers today.

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Big bounty offered over Houseparty ‘hack’

An app that surged in popularity as the coronavirus pandemic forced many to stay inside has offered a $US1 million ($A1.64 million) bounty for the party behind what it claims are only rumours that the app had been hacked.

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Best budget performance car on sale

Fiesta means celebration.

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Calls for free NBN as traffic spikes

The five biggest companies that sell access to the national broadband network, two of which will soon become one, will form a “special working group” to keep the internet going during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Big makeover for Australia’s cheapest car

The battle among Australia’s cheapest cars heats up.

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Technology VS Coronavirus: How big tech is fighting the pandemic

Supercomputers, robots and artificial intelligence are all joining the global fight against COVID-19 and future pandemics.

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Obama takes swipe at Trump over virus

Former US president Barack Obama has taken a thinly veiled swipe at his successor Donald Trump over his response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Why this is the world’s best sports car

The Porsche 911 is one of the world’s most desirable cars, and even in its most basic form it is clear to see why the 911 is counted among the best performance cars ever built. Here is five things you need to know about the Porsche 911 Carrera.

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Tested: Ford Fiesta ST

Ford's pocket rocket returns to Aussie roads and is one of the best budget performance cars out there.

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New spider’s artistic mating ritual

Seven new types of spider have been discovered around Australia as described in newly published research.

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How to Pick the Right Chat App for Your Next Event

Should you Zoom or FaceTime? How about a Houseparty? Amid social distancing, in-person events have been replaced by pixels on a screen. WSJ's Nicole Nguyen offers tips for navigating the new video-chat reality. Photo: FaceTime

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Tech giants force media ‘tipping point’

Australian media was “passing its tipping point” and risked “collapse” unless the Federal Government took urgent action to help keep the public informed, News Corp Australasia executive chairman Michael Miller has warned.

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Aussie plan to fast-track vaccine

Australia could hold the key to fast-tracking the development of a vaccine for coronavirus.

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