Masses of jellyfish infest Brisbane seas

Hundreds of blue blubber jellyfish have been spotted swarming in Moreton Bay off Bribie Island just days before of holiday-makers flock to the coastal destination.

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Big cat caught on camera

A feral cat, reportedly “bigger than a Great Dane”, was caught on camera prowling a suburban street on the south coast of England.

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Victoria set for ‘toasty’ weekend

The lockdown state’s rollercoaster of spring weather is set to continue this weekend with above average temperatures before the rain sets in again.

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Hail, damaging winds for Qld border

Parts of southeast Queensland and northern NSW could see “damaging winds and large hail” on Thursday afternoon, as swimmers and surfers are told to watch for hazardous surf.

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Hillary mocked for Zoom interview fail

Hillary Clinton was mocked after her live interview bashing Donald Trump was awkwardly interrupted by a Zoom time limit.

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1000 emails ‘unintentionally’ leaked

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has apologised for “unintentionally” revealing thousands of email addresses of Australians trying to get home from overseas.

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’He never flinched’: Pit bull victim speaks out

A 72-year-old woman lost part of her finger and spent five days in hospital after a pit bull attacked her pet dog, forcing her to step in and save him.

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‘So sad’: Brighton Karen ditches Victoria

Social media sensation Karen from Brighton has said adios to Victoria and is making the move north in her latest gibe at Premier Daniel Andrews’ continuing lockdown.

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US plots to kidnap, poison Assange

A London court has heard how US intelligence sources discussed plans with a private security firm to kidnap or poison Australian activist Julian Assange as he took asylum in the UK’s Ecuadorian embassy.

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‘Big draw’ in Pixel’s ‘best feature’

Google has unveiled two new smartphones designed to showcase the best of its Android mobile operating system – including one new feature no other phone has that tech fans have been praising.

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Single act could cost you your licence

Drivers caught breaking a specific law this long weekend face being hit with 12 demerit points and losing their licence.

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Google’s Launch Night In event in 90 seconds

Tech giant has announced two new Pixel smartphones, Google TV on an updated Chromecast streaming stick, and new smart home speakers at an online event.

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Deadly war in country that doesn’t exist

Two global military goliaths are being drawn into a war over a country that, officially speaking, doesn’t exist.

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Google unveils two new phones

Google has unveiled two new phones, the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G.

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Report: the myth of e-cigarettes

E-cigarette users are three times more likely to take up conventional smoking than those who don’t vape, a new report suggests.

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Defence system to prevent bushfires

After catastrophic bushfires tore through parts of the country last summer, better ways to detect and prevent future fires have been explored ever since.

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Hillsong apologises over Trump tweet

An accidental slip up on social media has left one Hillsong employee in hot water after they weighed in on the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

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Musk says he wouldn’t get virus vaccine

Tesla boss Elon Musk has said he and his family wouldn’t get a coronavirus vaccine if it was available because he’s “not at risk” and defended his stand against lock downs as a way of fighting the virus.

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Video shows coronavirus droplets linger

A disturbing video reveals how coronavirus droplets can linger in the air for an hour after someone coughs.

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Mercedes-Benz recall over dangerous fault

Thousands of Mercedes-Benz owners are being urged to take their vehicle in for repair after the luxury car company found a defect in one of their models.

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Big fear for Australia’s La Nina summer

It’s official. For the first time in a decade a La Nina event has been declared by the Bureau of Meteorology.

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Uber’s ‘waste’ of $3.5 billion

Uber’s efforts to build a self-driving car have cost the company nearly $US2.5 billion ($A3.5 billion) and it’s still nowhere close to putting a driverless car on the road, according to a new report.[

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Apple online services go down

First it was Google, then Microsoft, now Apple is having trouble with its online services.

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Common road rule drivers get wrong

A simple quiz on how to give way on the roads has exposed gaps in some driver’s knowledge, while others have called for the rules to be simplified.

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Boy in magpie video returns for round 2

A young boy who became a viral sensation after his dad filmed him screaming while being swooped by a magpie has spoken about his encounter with the bird.

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COVID breakthrough a ‘real game-changer’

Queensland scientists are on the verge of a major breakthrough in the fight against COVID-19.

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Six teens in stolen vehicle rollover

Six teens — the eldest aged just 15— have been rounded-up and detained after a stolen vehicle crashed and rolled early on Wednesday morning on the Gold Coast.

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What drove 1500 per cent complaint surge

Australian telecommunications companies basing their call centre operations overseas is already frustrating enough for many, but there was a brand new reason to be annoyed at outsourcing in 2020, and people complained about it in droves.

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China ramps up drills as tensions escalate

The US has accused China of going back on its word to not militarise the contested Spratly Islands, as the Communist Party ramps up military drills amid rising tensions in the region.

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Baby koala photos that will melt your heart

Who needs a birthday when you can have a name day? This cute little koala joey got exactly that.

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Rumoured Google change to cut phone prices

The global smartphone market is dominated by Apple and its iPhones and Samsung’s huge range of phones led by its powerful Galaxy S range, but the company that makes the Android software on the Korean giant’s devices doesn’t hold nearly as much of the market.

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Woolies’ big wins over green products

Woolworths has stared down a consumer watchdog appeal over disposable cutlery it branded as “compostable” and “biodegradable”.

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Wireless 5G internet takes on NBN

Home internet users are set to benefit from a price war as 5G fixed-wireless products go head-to-head with the NBN’s fixed-line offerings.

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Ford’s exciting new SUV

The Blue Oval has launched the new Puma, one of its best SUVs to date.

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Experts warn of stormy summer ahead

The Bureau of Meteorology has declared a La Nina event will occur this year, signalling a wet and stormy summer ahead.

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Why this could be Ford’s best car

Ford’s new Puma is a huge step up in class from its predecessor, the EcoSport.

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Kmart item tames destructive possum

A woman whose garage was invaded by a possum used an unusual Kmart item to turn the adorable marsupial into an unlikely new pet.

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‘It’s not on’: ScoMo lashes out

Scott Morrison has savaged a union at the centre of a pay dispute for Sydney wharfies, accusing it of preventing vital medical supplies making their way to Australians.

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Huge weather change coming to Australia

After years of one of our main climate drivers doing – well, not a whole lot really – suddenly the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has woken from its slumber.

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Toyota HiLux’s shock price rise revealed

Toyota has updated its two most expensive HiLux utes, adding new safety tech and a more powerful engine.

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Tested: VW’s new hardcore Golf GTI

Australians love a racetrack special. The Falcon GTHO or Torana SLR5000 are at the pointy end of a long list.

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What safe sub-$15k car should I buy?

A reader is after a safe small hatchback for his young daughter, but he isn’t sure what options he should be looking at.

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Italy’s forgotten car brand

Vincenzo Lancia was a carmaker as romantics would have carmakers be. Born in 1881, Vincenzo appeared destined for a career in accountancy until, in his late teens, he joined budding car maker Giovanni Ceirano.

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Merc’s new fully-loaded SUV

Mercedes-Benz has one of the most expansive ranges of cars in the country, but it has managed to find a new niche to fill. And with next to no natural competitors can the all-new GLB SUV become a sales success? We find out.

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Microsoft suffers major outage

Microsoft software is experiencing a major global outage with thousands of Australians working from home unable to access programs while issues persist.

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Problem with new record cold temperature

Greenland and the Arctic’s temperature is rising quicker than other parts of the world, worrying onlookers as huge chunks of ice break off its glaciers and cause sea levels to rise. But it’s also the new home of the coldest temperature ever recorded in the northern hemisphere.

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Major Microsoft outage

Microsoft is racing to roll back an update that has created a major outage, preventing people who rely on its services to run their businesses from being able to do so.

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Man lets thousands of mozzies sting arm

You might think your job sucks, but it’s nothing compared to this.

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Tragic reason man’s arm wouldn’t heal

When James McGill broke his arm, he thought it was little more than a standard fracture.

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Zookeeper mauled by 200kg gorilla

A Spanish zookeeper was left with serious chest and head injuries after being mauled by a 200kg gorilla who broke through three security doors, according to officials.

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Sales’ ‘blunt’ question for Attenborough

David Attenborough might be 94 but the world-famous naturalist isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.

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‘Laughable’: Billionaire fires smackdown

The Australian founder and CEO of multi-billion dollar software company Atlassian has hit out at a fellow panellist while appearing on Monday night’s Q&A.

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JobMaker digital plan unveiled

Funding for 5G trials and testbeds are on offer for Australia’s private sector under the Federal Government’s new JobMaker Digital Business Plan.

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Aussie student cracks time travel code

A young University of Queensland student says he has found a way to “square the numbers” and prove that “paradox-free” time travel is theoretically possible in our universe.

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The Future of Your Office Is in a VR Headset

With a virtual-reality headset and a virtual meeting platform like Spatial, you can meet up and collaborate with your colleagues as if you were in a real office space. WSJ’s Joanna Stern transformed into a holographic avatar and got in a virtual elevator to test it out. Photo illustration: Adam Falk

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Court halts Trump’s TikTok ban

A ban on TikTok expected to come into place in the biggest market it operates in has been delayed by a court decision just hours before the ban was to take effect.

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Apple Watch aids owner after ladder fall

It’s the last thing he expected when he fell off a ladder and fractured his shoulder, spine and ribs, but Jason Potts will be forever glad he was wearing his Apple Watch.

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Woman attacked by buffalo in Sydney

A woman is in hospital after being attacked by a buffalo in south western Sydney.

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Netflix show everyone is talking about

In the past 15 years social media platforms have become a hugely influential force in our lives.

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Temperatures set to soar in Victoria

Just days after experiencing rare spring snowfall, parts of Victoria are expected to top more than 30C this week.

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‘Fuming’: Game remake baffles fans

I’m fuming. It’s 1933 prohibition-era America. For the past hour, I’ve been trying to secure my shipment of booze from Canada, but an ambush by Border Patrol has led to a shootout in a barn. My gang and I get a lucky break, flee in the shipment truck and a police chase ensues.

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Virus delays search for new planet

A plan to send a drone to search for “the building blocks of life” on Saturn’s moon has been delayed by a year due to “external” factors including COVID-19.

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‘No words’: Embattled MP fears for safety

The home address of former Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos has been widely leaked on social media, sparking safety fears.

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Contamination fears for popular water

Coca Cola fears its bottled water could become contaminated if a new sand quarry is allowed to be built just kilometres away from its water source in the NSW Southern Highlands.

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Google to stop giving payouts to sex pests

Google’s parent company Alphabet on Friday settled a shareholder lawsuit that accused it of covering up lavish exit packages to executives found responsible for sexual misconduct, saying it would overhaul workplace policies and boost diversity efforts.

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‘Alexa, I’m being pulled over’

Amazon has released a new dashcam gadget that allows drivers to record police stops by simply saying, “Alexa, I’m getting pulled over,” the company announced on Thursday.

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Hero dad saves daughter in dog attack

Video shows the terrifying moment a pit bull mauled a 12-year-old girl and clamped down on her leg until her hero dad fought the dog off in a city outside Detroit, Michigan.

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Löbbecke Work in progress: Sydney 2000 Olympics

Cartoonist and animator Eric Löbbecke’s latest Work in Progress for The Weekend Australian Review.

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Abused dog left blinded but makes miracle recovery

Animal rescuers were “shocked” when they found a puppy who had been so badly abused that there were “too many fractures to count”, with the dog also being partially blind from its cruel treatment.

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200 dead whales dispersed at sea

About 200 dead whales are on their way out to sea as authorities ramp up efforts to dispose of carcasses after the nation’s worst mass stranding in history.

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Tested: The SUV with ‘magic seats’

The Honda HR-V small SUV has one of the smartest interiors in the business, but is a spacious cabin enough to fend off the new kids on the SUV block? We find out.

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Freak winds and snowfall across NSW

New South Wales shivered through some unseasonably low temps today, as wild winds caused damaged across the state.

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Childhood cancer strengthens family

When Rachelle and Nathan Brown first heard their 20-month-old daughter was diagnosed with ependymoma, a form of brain cancer, they knew their lives would never be the same.

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Gen Z tattoo trend goes horribly wrong

With thousands of Generation Z users dominating on TikTok, the platform’s young demographic have become the latest victims of a tattoo challenge gone wrong.

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15 cyclones could hit this season

New modelling indicates as many as 15 tropical cyclones could develop across Australia between November and April with up to six to form on the eastern seaboard.

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Text two million Aussies have received

Australia’s largest vehicle recall is well on its way to becoming the country’s biggest class action with more than two million Aussies called on to take part.

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Shark fears after mass whale stranding

The release of almost 100 beached whales back into the wild off Tasmania is being hailed a success as authorities turn their attention to disposing hundreds of dead animals.

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TikTok ‘would never’ send data to China

Chinese-founded app TikTok says it would “never” share Australian users’ data with the Chinese Government.

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Final burst of frosty mornings

A late seasonal frost is forecast for regional areas in southeast Queensland and temperatures are expected to drop over the weekend, just days after a severe fire warning was issued for parts of the southwest.

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‘Blood-curdling screams’: Woman mauled by dog

A 55-year-old woman has been mauled by a dog, believed to be a staffy cross, at Cronulla Mall in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire.

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Shooters kill horses worth $500k

Thirty horses worth about $500,000 have been shot at a remote Northern Territory station by members of a sporting shooters’ association.

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Trump Twitter battle could change the internet

US President Donald Trump’s order for the review of laws governing the internet that he issued after Twitter put a fact check on two of his posts has come back with its recommendations, which could impact on the internet all around the world.

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Attenborough smashes Insta record

Famed naturalist David Attenborough has released another impassioned plea to save the world, and in the process shattered a record set by star actor Jennifer Aniston.

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Are cows killing our koalas? New study

The humble cow could be trampling koalas to death across Australia, according to a researcher using a plush toy on a remote-controlled car to study the interaction between the two animals.

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Google outages across the world

Several of tech giant Google’s services that people rely on for business as well as personal organisation and entertainment appear to be suffering from outages on Friday morning.

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‘Snow flurries’ hit bitterly cold Victoria

Snow has fallen in western Victoria as the state’s capital looks on track to record its coldest day this late in spring in almost 20 years.

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Virus may have mutated to resist masks

A new COVID-19 mutation appears to be even more contagious, according to a study – and experts say it could be a response by the virus to defeat masks and other social-distancing efforts.

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‘Fill up as soon as you can’: NRMA

Sydney petrol prices are approaching their cheapest point before an expected spike.

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Why sales of new Toyota have skyrocketed

Toyota’s all-new hot hatch is hot property.

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Tiny item prompts Ford recall

If you bought a Ford Transit van in the past three years, today is a good day to check your vehicle’s details.

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Cyclist shocked over ‘ridiculous’ fine

A cyclist has been slapped with a fine after claiming to have been illegally overtaken by a car only to be told they were actually in the wrong after showing the video to police.

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‘Unauthorised activity’: Scouts Vic hacked

Almost 1000 people may have had their personal data hacked after a privacy breach at Scouts Victoria.

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School strikers plan mass protests today

Thousands of students and their supporters are expected to protest today as part of School Strike for Climate events despite coronavirus restrictions.

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Community rallies behind William’s family

The tight-knit Yarra Ranges community has rallied behind the family of teenager William Wall, who was tragically found dead in dense bushland east of Melbourne.

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Total fire ban and wintry blast for NSW

The first total fire ban of the season has been issued for the NSW with five areas facing ‘very high’ fire danger ratings, as a wintry blast sweeps other parts of the state.

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‘Run out of puff’: Top cop’s protest hope

One of Victoria’s top cops says he hopes anti-lockdown protesters “run out of puff” as the force prepare for a fourth straight weekend of illegal rallies.

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VW’s new hardcore Golf GTI

The German brand has added more power to its legendary hot hatch.

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Tested: VW’s new hardcore Golf GTI

Australians love a racetrack special. The Falcon GTHO or Torana SLR5000 are at the pointy end of a long list.

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‘Rare’ polar blast not seen for 18 years

The blast of polar air set to hit south eastern Australia over the coming days is expected to deliver maximum temperatures that haven’t been this low during September for almost two decades.

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Tested: Mercedes-Benz’s sporty SUV

Benz's new GLE 53 Coupe brings style and speed to the big SUV range.

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Merc’s new SUV hits the sweet spot

High-riding SUVs with coupe-like rooflines make little practical sense but have strong appeal to luxury car customers.

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’Very high’ fire danger as season returns

The New South Wales Rural Fire Service has issued its first total fire ban for the 2020-2021 season.

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Daily habit that infuriated neighbours

Residents of a Welsh village suffered for 18 months before figuring out why their internet always dropped out in the morning.

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Journalist’s new gig after ugly ABC departure

High-profile journalist Emma Alberici has got a new gig shortly after departing the ABC as part of the national broadcaster’s controversial round of redundancies.

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Dad’s heartbreaking tribute to William

The dad of an autistic teen with dreams of joining the air force and becoming a police officer who was found dead after a two-day search in Victoria’s Yarra Ranges has given an emotional tribute to his beautiful son.

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Teacher’s insane tattoo transformation

A primary school teacher who is tattooed from head to toe – even his eyeballs – says he won’t stop until ink covers 100 per cent of his body.

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China blasts Trump’s ‘dirty’ deal

China’s state-owned media has branded a deal that will mean TikTok is allowed to keep operating in the US as “dirty”, “unfair” and “based on bullying and extortion”.

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‘Final straw’: Council elections turn ugly

A Melbourne councillor who had her election campaign posters defaced and graffitied with derogatory language says it’s the “final straw” in a long series of incidents that have forced her to “live in fear”.

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Kmart trick to change a whole room

Kmart Australia has released new technology that allows you to see what homewares, furniture and other items will look like in your home before you buy them.

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‘Dark web’ plot behind disturbing video

TikTok has said a gruesome video of a man committing suicide that went viral on its platform was spread deliberately by a group working together.

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Mass stranding leaves 380 whales dead

Rescue efforts will resume on Thursday morning to save at least 30 whales that remain alive after the nation’s worst mass stranding took place on Tasmania’s west coast.

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Map reveals top spots for swoop attacks

As a terrifying new swooping season is upon us, there are some new resources to protect Aussies from bird attacks.

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Elon Musk’s Vision for a $25,000 Vehicle With Cheaper Batteries

At Tesla’s “Battery Day” event, Elon Musk outlined plans for a $25,000 electric vehicle using cheaper, more-powerful batteries. The company aims eventually to produce 20 million electric cars a year—potentially becoming the world’s largest auto maker. Photo: Susan Walsh/Associated Press

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Huge cost of living like the rich

The carbon emissions of the richest one per cent of people are more than double that of the poorest 50 per cent during a 25-year period where the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere doubled.

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Home smart locks: What you must know

Connected smart homes promise a lot.

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New move to help farm workers

The NSW Government will become the first signatory of a new national agricultural code that is meant to allow farm workers to travel across state borders.

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Fast and Furious car up for auction

Revheads start your engines.

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Aussies’ internet use skyrockets

Australians have set a record for the highest data ever downloaded in the history of the National Broadband Network.

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Huge snake found under wheelie bin

An experienced snake catcher has said he was “genuinely surprised” by the size of a “monster” carpet python hiding under a wheelie bin outside a Queensland home.

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‘Absolutely freezing’: Winter set to return

It’s solidly Spring but the weather is set to turn back time over the coming days with a “final farewell from last winter” as temperatures plummet across Australia’s south, east and south west and heavy rain and snow sweep in.

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Chilling voice message you may receive

Scammers are conning Australians into providing their tax details and credit card numbers in a chilling phone message that warns they risk arrest over a tax debt.

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‘Mega backflip’: Rudd slams NBN upgrade

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has taken a swipe at a $3.5 billion upgrade of the National Broadband Network that gives two million properties access to “ultra fast” internet via fibre-to-the-home.

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Mystery of whether you’ll get faster internet

The national broadband network that “completed its rollout” in June will now spend a further $3.5 billion building new fibre networks in areas where the network underperforms.

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Musk’s plan to make Tesla cars cheaper

Tesla boss Elon Musk wants the electric vehicle and battery maker to be “the best at manufacturing of any company on Earth” in a bid to bring down electric vehicle costs and accelerate the transition to sustainable energy.

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‘Mega backflip’: $3.5b NBN plan lashed

It’s being described as a “mega backflip”, “too late” and “a joke.”

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Australia secures access to more vaccines

Australia will have access to a range of COVID-19 vaccines after committing $123 million to a global distribution initiative.

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200 more whales stranded off Tassie

The race to save more than 200 whales stranded on sandbars off Tasmania’s west coast has been dealt another blow with anther 200 found stuck at a different site, taking the total number to about 470.

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‘Ultra fast’ upgrade to NBN on the way

Australians will have access to “ultra fast” internet under a $3.5 billion upgrade of the National Broadband Network.

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BMW springs a surprise with new M cars

BMW’s latest performance heroes look as angry in the metal as they are under the bonnet.

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Scary new impact of catching COVID

Australian researchers are looking into whether being diagnosed with COVID-19 could increase a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s later in life prompting a race to develop measures to beat the debilitating disease.

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Police put ‘chokehold’ on pig protester

Queensland police have been filmed placing a protester in a “chokehold” after he and another man allegedly trespassed at a piggery near Toowoomba.

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Sex toys, empty trains in COVID exhibition

The Powerhouse Museum has launched a new online exhibit online that shows how Australia responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the nation.

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2035 target ‘a couple of years’ off

Australia is set to head to the next federal polls without a 2035 emissions reduction target under the Paris Agreement.

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Mazda’s new Toyota HiLux rival revealed

Mazda has revealed how much its new BT-50 dual-cab ute will cost when it goes on sale on October 1.

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Conspiracist to pay up for ‘deranged’ posts

A conspiracy theorist has been ordered to pay more than $800,000 for a series of “deranged” online rants in which she claimed a federal MP ran an underground paedophile cabal.

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Why huge rain may not break drought

While massive falls have created inland rivers in the dry Queensland outback, forecasters say it’s not yet enough to break the drought.

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Homemade or bought masks: What’s best

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Australians have been urged to wear masks in public, particularly those living in Victoria.

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Shocking video of deadly Snapchat fail

Video has emerged of the woman who fell out of a moving car while leaning out of the window to film for Snapchat.

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Fury as eBay scalpers snap up Xbox consoles

Disappointed Xbox fans who missed out on snaring a pre-order for the upcoming Xbox Series X and Series S consoles have been annoyed to find the reservations being sold on eBay hours after pre-orders opened.

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Man ‘sniffed substance’ while driving: cops

A 21-year-old man will have to face court and could be slapped with up to 11 demerit points after being snapped allegedly sniffing a substance off his phone while his passenger held the wheel.

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Man dies in freak outback storm

A 64-year-old man has died after his car was swept into floodwater during freak flash flooding in Broken Hill over the weekend.

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Spider to make you ‘burn the house down’

A haunting video reminds us all about the nightmare-inducing terror of Australian wildlife as a gigantic spider feasts on a gecko.

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Italian brand reveals Frankenstein plan

Much like monster-maker Victor Frankenstein, Maserati believes a jolt of volts will bring its revamped range to life. By 2024, the ailing Italian brand plans to offer a battery-electric version of every model it produces.

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Energy plan won’t help jobless: Labor

The Federal Government’s new energy plan will not create jobs fast enough to help Australia get out of its deep recession, Opposition energy spokesman Mark Butler warns.

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Fierce debate over road rule question

A simple online quiz about road rules quickly went off the rails on Monday as Facebook commenters instead debated whether cyclists should be allowed to use the road, forcing one state’s transport department to explain why it doesn’t make cyclists pay registration fees.

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‘Windows shut’: Toxic tip fire blankets city

A Melbourne tip has gone up in flames with nearby residents urged to shut their windows due to toxic smoke.

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Big change coming to supermarket giant

Coles supermarkets in Queensland will undergo a major change in 2022, with the supermarket chain signing a major 10-year deal this week.

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Wild weather to batter east coast

Storms that stretched more than 2000km from the Northern Territory to Victoria are set to continue to cause havoc across the nation’s east coast.

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Mum who drowned was ‘beautiful soul’

Tributes have poured in for the “beautiful mother” who died while swimming with her daughter at a popular southeast Queensland beach on Monday morning.

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Biggest threat to Aussie health ignored

A new strategy aimed at improving the health of Australians must include the impacts of climate change, according to 30 prominent health groups.

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Man dies from own dog’s bacteria

A man has died days after being bitten by his own dog, succumbing to a bacterial infection contracted from the family’s pet.

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China’s most aggressive move yet

Fighters. Bombers. Flying missiles. China has sent more than 20 aircraft to breach its borders with Taiwan in recent days. Now Taiwan’s President warns of a “clear and present danger” to the whole region.

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Pain app trial extended

The Federal Government has extended its funding period for a national trial involving an innovative app that helps aged care residents score pain in real time.

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‘Horrible experiment’ shows Twitter bias

Twitter is trying to fix the algorithm that automatically crops image previews on the site after several experiments exposed an apparent bias.

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Woman dies after hospital hacked

Hackers who held a hospital to ransom and may have contributed to the death of a woman in Germany might be charged with negligent manslaughter if authorities can track them down.

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Big problem facing PS5 fans

Lucky gamers who manage to actually get their hands on the next-generation Sony PlayStation 5 when it goes on sale in November could face another challenge — finding somewhere to put it.

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Why your COVID jab might not be a needle

Scientists around the world are looking at how gusts of air and patches could be used to deliver a developed vaccine to a patient, with the uncommon methods considered more effective than the dreaded needle.

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Beloved cult car makes surprise return

The Mini Moke is making a mighty return.

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Return to winter-like conditions this week

There’ll be a return to winter-like conditions across parts of Australia’s east coast by the end of this week bringing cold temperatures and possible snow in Alpine areas.

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How to watch Sir David’s ‘witness statement’

Noted conservationist and filmmaker Sir David Attenborough’s new documentary has landed in Australian cinemas after being delayed by the pandemic.

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Man uploads image of girl in suggestive act

A South Australian man is expected to front court on Monday after being charged with possessing child abuse material.

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Race to save 70 stranded whales

Authorities are racing to rescue about 70 whales who have become stranded off Tasmania’s west coast.

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Trump approves TikTok sale to avoid ban

US President Donald Trump has agreed to the “concept” of a deal where two American companies will become partial owners of a new spin-off version of the Chinese viral video app TikTok, which he previously sought to have banned.

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Girl filming Snapchat falls out of car

Police were left with “no words” after a woman, attempting to film a Snapchat video while her friend sped down a motorway, fell from the car.

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Brutal detail revealed about killer whales

It turns out that great white sharks aren’t always the hunter — the feared killers of the ocean are prey for orcas.

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Wild weather to lash NSW and Qld

Severe thunderstorms are expected to tear through parts of NSW and Queensland as Sydneysiders swelter with temperatures of up to 30C forecast for Monday.

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Protesters to create traffic mayhem

Climate activists dissatisfied with Australia’s handling of the climate crisis will on Monday morning create peak-hour mayhem in Brisbane as they take to their bikes to protest.

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Severe thunderstorms to slam NSW, Qld

Severe thunderstorms with the possibility of wind gusts in excess of 90km/h and large hail have been forecast for south-western Queensland and central NSW.

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Fight over Lamborghini’s ‘offensive’ plate

A top Sydney barrister has got into a legal battle of his own over the “offensive” number plate on his bright yellow Lamborghini, which reads: “LGOPNR”.

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Radar blip that could lead to conflict

It’s pretty easy to miss the research vessel Yavuz on ship tracking apps. Stationery in the eastern Mediterranean, scores of oil tankers, cargo ships and even a few yachts crowd in the waters close to it.

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Mercedes-Benz’s clever new SUV

Mercedes-Benz’s GLC 300e mid-size SUV is a plug-in hybrid, but don’t let the amazingly low claimed fuel figures fool you, the devil is in the detail.

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Brutal exit fired Netflix workers endure

Working for Netflix may seem like a dream job but founder Reed Hastings has revealed the brutal rules employees need to follow if they want to succeed.

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Beijing’s bold move in South China Sea

A Chinese coast guard vessel has imposed itself in Indonesian waters – some 1500km from mainland China – insisting the area belongs to Beijing. Now Indonesia is mobilising more patrols to expel unwanted intruders.

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Firefighter dies in blaze started by gender reveal

A firefighter died battling a California blaze sparked by a pyrotechnic device during a gender reveal party — as nearly 60 large fires continued to ravage the West Coast.

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Beckham’s revealing Insta post shocks fans

Victoria Beckham has shocked fans after she put a video of a model‘s bare boobs on Instagram.

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Tested: Audi’s cut-price luxury sedan

Luxury car brands are always searching for ways to bring in new customers, and Audi’s new base A4 gives wannabe fans a cheaper ticket into Audi’s line-up.

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Trump bans TikTok, WeChat over security

The United States on Friday ordered a ban on downloads of popular Chinese-owned video app TikTok and use of the messaging and payment platform WeChat, saying they threaten national security.

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India’s $500m move on deadly China border

A tunnel nearing completion in the Indian Himalayas will slash by hours the time it takes troops to reach the Chinese border, part of an infrastructure blitz by New Delhi that is gathering pace since a bloody border clash.

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Season’s worth of rain in hours coming

A “bullseye” of cold weather could be about to bring an entire season’s worth of rain in just a few hours to some parts of Australia, forecasters have warned.

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Discovery could stop homes falling into sea

A product that could play a major role in tackling Australia’s massive coastal erosion problem has been used widely in the US for several years, but the Perth-based company that invented it still awaits regulatory approval for local use.

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Ford unveils new hardcore off-road ute

Ford has released a wild new version of the popular Ranger ute aimed at serious off-road enthusiasts.

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‘Truth’ behind servo snake photo

A Melbourne snake catcher and self-appointed anti police corruption watchdog might be in trouble with the same police force he sought to expose after allegedly planting a snake at a Melbourne servo.

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‘FOMO’: Xmas concern for console launch

Pre-orders for the new PlayStation 5 console due out in November were quickly exhausted after going on sale on Thursday and the same thing could happen next week when Xbox orders open.

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Cheeky pool ball act sparks pub brawl

An incredible video of a wild pub brawl shows why you should never touch another man’s balls when he’s trying to break.

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‘Are you trying to kill us all?’

“It’s OK. I trust him.”

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Surprising car is Porsche’s most powerful

The most powerful Porsche is a family car.

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Apple fans furious feature removed

Ordinarily you would expect a software update to add new features and make improvements, but evidently Apple is no ordinary company.

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Why a drunk worm made science history

Who knew vibrating a slightly inebriated earthworm on a subwoofer speaker in a backyard shed could land Australia one of the world’s most sought after science prizes.

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Secret way protests are being organised

Anti-lockdown protesters are again trying to outsmart police by using encrypted messaging to conceal the location of illegal rallies across Melbourne.

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Canine caught on CCTV after burglary

A pet dog has been captured on CCTV among the three people who police want to speak to over a burglary in Melbourne’s inner south.

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‘Disgusted’: Whale’s jaw sawn off on beach

Rescuers have been left “disgusted” after a beached whale’s carcass was mutilated in a horrific act of suspected poaching on a NSW beach this week.

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Play the next Call of Duty early

The next instalment of the iconic Call of Duty franchise will release on November 13 this year, and shortly after for the hotly anticipated next generation consoles, but one group of gamers is going to be able to play it early this weekend.

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Man bitten by shark off Fraser Island

A fisherman has been flown to hospital after he was bitten by a shark off the coast of Queensland’s Fraser Island on Thursday afternoon.

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Man, 37, loses $12,000 to ATO scammers

Police have been forced to issue yet another warning about tax office scams after a 37-year-old man sent fraudsters $12,000.

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‘Stinks’: PM’s plan slammed

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is willing to put millions of dollars into gas, which he says is crucial for Australia’s recovery but environmentalists believe it will instead put the country’s future at risk.

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Facebook would hurt itself by news ban: ACCC

News outlets including Buzzfeed “would still have journalists in Australia” if Google and Facebook had reached an agreement to pay for the news they used on their platforms, according to the head of Australia’s competition watchdog.

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Cops fear school holiday ‘carnage’

Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll has expressed concern about ‘carnage’ on Queensland’s roads during the upcoming school holidays following an alarming spike in this year’s road toll.

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What new yellow dot on your phone means

Everyone knows you should be careful what you say in front of a microphone, but it’s becoming increasingly rare that you’re ever far away from one.

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Ferrari’s new fire-breathing beast

It seems right to point the Roma’s nose in the direction of Rome, so it’s a left turn out of Ferrari’s historic main entrance in Maranello. This is the way to fun driving and scenic beauty.

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SA in race for $70m hydrogen export hub

South Australia is in the running to house a $70 million hydrogen export hub, as part of the federal government’s $1.9 billion clean energy investment package to be announced on Thursday.

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Tree sting as painful as spider bite

The vicious and venomous stings and bites of Australia’s spiders and snakes is a subject of international fame, but it turns out the plants here also want to do you harm.

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Drastic change coming to your phone

Apple has surprised customers with the announcement that a new operating system update will roll out this week that will change the way your iPhone or iPad look.

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Horror that has Australia outraged

Exclusive: Three out of four Australians think tech giants including Facebook, Instagram and Google should be doing more to remove deeply harmful material from their platforms, including child abuse, revenge porn, fake news, cyber-bullying, and trolling.

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Human shield’s bizzare vow to protesters

A Melbourne tradie who lost his side hustle as a guitarist due to coronavirus has launched a makeshift security force to shield protesters from riot police.

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Revealed: When you can get the PS5

PlayStation has finally revealed how much it will charge for its new console and when you can get your hands on one.

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iOS 14: 14 Tips for Apple’s New iPhone Operating System

Apple’s iOS 14 is full of new features that can make your iPhone more productive—if you can find them. WSJ’s Joanna Stern shows you how to use the new widgets, App Library, picture-in-picture mode and more.

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GoPro Hero9 Black

The Australian's tech writer Chris Griffith tests GoPro's latest action camera.

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Hurricane Sally smashes US south coast

Hurricane Sally has hit with a vengeance, pummelling the southern US with torrential rain, causing widespread flooding and ferocious 168km/h winds which tore through buildings.

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Aussie diplomat eats endangered turtle

Australia’s ambassador to Cambodia is in hot water for eating an endangered soft shell turtle and then tweeting pictures of his meal.

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Marvel fans’ respond to strange glitch

REVIEW

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‘Historic, life threatening’ storm set to hit

A slow moving hurricane inching its way towards the southern United States is so large it could deliver “historic life threatening flooding,” the country’s weather service has said.

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Deadly snake wrapped around bowser

It’s snake season which means the slithery reptiles are showing up all over the place.

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How virus has changed used car market

Most car owners expect the value of their vehicles to fall over time, but used car prices have jumped 25 per cent over the past year due to lower global supply of new cars and people shunning public transport.

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Why Tradie body wash ad was canned

A body wash ad featuring Instagram stars The Inspired Unemployed has been pulled from the air over “a dangerous suggestion of fun”.

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Puppy farms raided after pregnant dog dies

Two puppy farms in NSW have been raided by the RSPCA this morning following reports of “extreme animal cruelty”.

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$100k in fines refunded over rego error

A parking error affecting more than 1200 motorists in Melbourne came down to the fact that the number zero and capital letter O are “virtually indistinguishable” on registration plates, with fines now set to be waived.

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How to get new Xbox, games for free

The Xbox Series X and Series S consoles are slated for release in November, but Telstra is giving Australians a chance to get the console and games for free.

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Astonishing Aussie photo not what you think

A first glance at this photo and you would easily believe it’s from one of Australia’s many previous ferocious bushfires.

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Kim K dumps Facebook for ‘spreading of hate’

Kim Kardashian and other celebrities are boycotting Facebook and Instagram in protest over the company’s response to incendiary misinformation and hate speech spreading freely on the platform.

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Shock price for new Toyota hot hatch

The new Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch will cost less than $40,000 in Australia thanks to huge subsidies by the automotive giant.

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Study reveals big problem with face masks

The debate around mask wearing has been a hot topic since the coronavirus pandemic began.

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Legendary sports car returns

Nissan is set to farewell conventionally-powered sports cars with a high-performance successor to the 370Z.

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Monkey’s snaps selfies on stolen phone

They’ve evolved.

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Why this is the deadliest year for shark attacks since 2012

Australia is home to three of the most dangerous shark species, and this year they're coming closer to our beaches.

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Apple: New Watch and iPad revealed

Apple has revealed updates to the iPad Air and Watch, but hinted at one of the most feared new changes in the eventual announcement of the next iPhone.

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Apple introduces the new iPad Air

Apple has announced a number of new and updated products, but disappointed some by not having anything new to say about its most popular product.

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Apple fans react to iPhone omission

Apple has announced a number of new and updated products, but disappointed some by not having anything new to say about its most popular product.

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Grim prediction from Apple event

Apple has revealed updates to the iPad Air and Watch in a video from its California headquarters, but hinted at one of the most feared new changes in the eventual announcement of the next iPhone.

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Reason Facebook staffer turned down $87k

A departing Facebook data scientist has given up $US64,000 ($A87,860) to avoid signing an agreement not to disparage the company, and has quickly done just that.

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Woman charged over triple-fatal crash

A woman will face court over a fatal crash near Chinchilla, 290 km west of Brisbane, that killed three people earlier this year.

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Huge sharks pulled from ocean off popular beach

Two sharks have died after being caught in nets off the NSW south coast, with one so big it apparently couldn’t fit on the boat collecting it.

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How power bills could be cut by $66

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has pledged to fast track a $250 million project that will connect SA and NSW power grids, as part of the country’s COVID-19 recovery plan.

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Australia bookended by freak weather

With choking heat in the west and significant rain in the east, Australia will be bookended by weird weather as it moves into the weekend.

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Huge ice melt ‘to be expected’

A chunk of ice roughly four-and-a-half times the size of the City of Sydney has broken off the world’s second largest ice sheet.

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Bold new look for family favourite

Hyundai has rolled the dice with its next-generation Tucson, adopting a revolutionary new look for the popular SUV.

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Fake doctor’s Gumtree scams

A serial fraudster has been jailed for swindling more than $47,000 from Gumtree sellers, all while serving a suspended sentence for an earlier string of scams.

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Truth about $216k ‘fake’ AirPods seizure

US Customs and Border Protection officials have seized 2000 pairs of wireless headphones it thought were counterfeit Apple AirPods, but were actually a different product from a competing company.

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‘Dangerous’: Gas-led recovery questioned

Scott Morrison’s push for a gas-led recovery from the coronavirus-induced recession has been met with mixed reviews.

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‘You just watch’: Trump’s new prediction

Donald Trump has told Americans affected by the fires raging across the country’s west coast that temperatures will “start getting cooler”, playing down the impact of climate change.

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Australian space first in SA outback

The first rocket launch from a commercial test site on Australian soil will blast off on Tuesday.

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Deadly day on NSW roads

Three people have died in separate crashes in a deadly day on NSW roads, including a teen who crashed into a tree and a motorcyclist who collided with a car.

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Shark spotted in northern NSW

A shark has been spotted near a popular northern NSW beach less than a week after a man was killed by a great white on the Gold Coast.

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‘Enticing possibility’ of life on planet

The atmosphere of Venus contains traces of phosphine gas — which on Earth is associated with living organisms — scientists said on Monday, in a discovering that raises the “enticing” prospect there could be signs of life.

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Plan to drop electricity prices

The Prime Minister will unveil a new plan to secure Australia’s supply of liquid natural gas and bring down electricity prices when he visits Newcastle on Tuesday.

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YouTuber’s sex acts in politician‘s house

Aussie YouTube star Friendlyjordies said he hired the home John Barilaro, the Deputy Premier of NSW, to film an attack video and claimed he had sex in the property’s multiple buildings.

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Tiny island is key to stopping China

America’s largest warships are being joined by 100 aircraft and 11,000 troops to practice defending the crucial Pacific island of Guam as China declares it is “militarily and morally ready for war”.

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Why China’s spying on 35,000 Aussies

A Chinese database containing information on more than 35,000 Australians could be used to blackmail them, a cyber security expert has warned.

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‘Smutty’ secrets on bin Laden’s laptop

For most people it would be their worst nightmare but you could fairly reason Osama bin Laden had it coming, as a new documentary looks through the contents of his digital life.

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Mystery persists over PS5 release

Sony has announced its PlayStation gaming brand will hold one more special event for its next range of consoles but is remaining vague about what will be revealed.

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‘Insanity’: Blood fraudster’s new plan

The woman accused of being behind one of the most audacious and enthralling alleged frauds of the century will have to spend up to 14 hours being evaluated by government-appointed psychologists after an attempt to plead mental impairment apparently backfired.

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Whale freed after desperate rescue

After an hours-long rescue mission on Sydney’s south coast, a whale caught up in fishing debris has been freed.

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Controversial device to beat ‘speed traps’

An Australian smart helmet promising to warn riders of police, road hazards and traffic has sold out in Australia ahead of a global debut stifled by the coronavirus.

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Facebook loses bid to dodge Aussie legal action

Facebook will not be able to avoid a multimillion-dollar lawsuit from Australia’s Privacy Commissioner over allegations it mishandled the personal information of more than 300,000 Australians after the Federal Court ruled against the social media giant today.

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TikTok’s new ‘trusted tech partner’

US enterprise software giant Oracle is set to be announced as TikTok’s new “trusted tech partner” after Microsoft failed to win over China-based parent owner ByteDance.

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Cheaper Apple Watch predicted this week

Apple is expected to announce updated smart Watch products at this Wednesday’s Time Flies event.

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Spy cams on driving instructors

South Australian driving instructors could soon have cameras and listening devices installed in their vehicles as well as Transport Department staff being given approval to wear body cams.

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‘No excuse’: Experts weigh in on brutal arrests

Criminal justice experts have weighed into a series of brutal police arrests in Melbourne, describing some of the footage as “disturbing and concerning”.

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Apple first tipped for new iPad

Computing giant Apple is expected to announce an update to its iPad Air product line at an event this Wednesday morning, and it looks like the company will break from tradition in more ways than one.

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Sick reason TikTok video went viral

Photos of intimate body parts are bad. But a livestream of a suicide is fine?

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China spying on huge number of Aussies

Tens of thousands of Australians — including celebrities, politicians and journalists — have had their data collected by a company with links to Chinese military and intelligence networks.

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Controversial call to hike petrol prices

There are calls for a hike in the pump price of petrol to combat a potential oil crisis in Australia which could lead to “pandemonium on the streets”.

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Tiny island brings Europe to ‘brink of war’

Kastellorizo, lying in the crystal clear waters of the eastern Mediterranean, is an idyllic, bijou beauty.

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Ankle bracelet after COVID breach

A West Australian woman will have to wear a home-detention style electronic monitoring device on her ankle after she failed to comply with self-quarantine directions.

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Tested: VW’s new Mazda CX-3 rival

Forgive me for stating the bleedin’ obvious, but one of the main reasons people buy a small SUV instead of a hatchback is extra space — in all directions, including up.

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Tammy Hembrow reveals new boyfriend

Tammy Hembrow and her new boyfriend made things Instagram official on Saturday, and he just happens to be a star athlete.

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Whale trapped in croc-infested waters

A humpback whale has taken a wrong turn on its migration path to Antarctica and ended up trapped in the croc-infested waters of the Kakadu National Park instead.

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Snake reproduces without mating

A snake has left experts scratching their heads after it laid seven eggs – despite not coming into contact with a male companion for more than two decades.

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Man cops fine over trip for bargain buy

A 40-minute trip across town to pick up a cheap mattress turned into an expensive exercise for man who was one of 109 Victorians fined for breaching lockdown rules over the past 24 hours.

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‘Bastardry’: Gladys calls rebel MP’s bluff

NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro’s threat to quit the Coalition over a policy about koala habitats has been branded an act of “political bastardry” by a Liberal minister.

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Police on edge as more protests planned

Victoria Police are on edge this morning with more anti-lockdown protests planned across the city over the weekend.

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Month’s worth of rain to fall in 24 hours

Melbourne could receive almost a month’s worth of rain in less than 24 hours as the weather gods give locked-down Victorians the perfect excuse to stay indoors.

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The SUV with insane fuel efficiency

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was one of the first mainstream cars to come as a plug-in hybrid in Australia, it has insane fuel efficiency and the option for extensive electric only driving. But as a new breed of hybrids – led by Toyota’s outstanding RAV4 – land in Australia, is the PHEV still a quality option? We find out.

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Tech giant underpays Aussie workers

Multinational technology giant IBM has handed more than $12 million to Australian employees it underpaid and ordered to make contrition payments to the Commonwealth.

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Mega shark spotted off NSW beach

Swimmers and surfers are being urged to avoid a number of beaches on the south coast of NSW as a rotting whale carcass causes a shark feeding frenzy.

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Mercedes mocked over car design

Virgil Abloh is one of the hottest designers in the world right now. He is a creative director for the famous fashion brand Louis Vuitton, has worked with Kanye West and Jay Z and founded the high-end streetwear brand Off-White.

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Star’s backflip after huge windfall

Gaming superstar Tyler “Ninja” Blevins has announced he will return exclusively to the Twitch streaming platform that made him famous after an an ill-fated move to a competitor.

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Superpowers on brink after shots fired

Two of the world’s biggest superpowers have come a step closer to all-out conflict after shots were fired by troops along a disputed border for the first time in 45 years.

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Calls to cancel Netflix over ‘pedo film’

There are fresh calls to cancel Netflix after the release of a film many have accused of being an incognito child porn film targeting paedophiles.

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Surprising truth about popular dog breed

A new study of the DNA one of Australia’s most popular dog breeds has revealed a surprising truth: labradoodles, with their soft, curly coats, are more poodle than labrador.

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‘Growing threat’ missing on terrorist list

Australia is home to branches of right-wing extremist groups listed as terrorist organisations by our global intelligence allies but not here, leaving us “quite far behind” a growing threat, Federal Labor says.

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COVID-19 vaccine volunteer reveals side effects

Volunteers for Australia's top potential COVID-19 vaccine have revealed its side effects as AstraZeneca halt the late-stage trial to investigate.

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Shocking wildfire picture causing hysteria

A shocking photo of a suspension bridge surrounded by an inferno has stoked fears that the city of San Francisco is burning to the ground amid California’s raging wildfires.

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How to get cheap TV without lining up

Shoppers in search of a bargain are preparing to duke it out for a big TV at a rock bottom price, but if you don’t want to deal with the competition there are easier ways to get one.

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Side effects that derailed vaccine trial

The coronavirus vaccine Australia is pinning its hopes on has suffered a major setback when a participant in the vaccine trials became ill.

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Moment mum falls through ceiling

A student from a New York dramatic arts college was recording herself as she practised for a school audition – but was upstaged by her own mum, who came crashing down through the ceiling.

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Gladys’ government on verge of collapse

The NSW Deputy Premier has insisted he is not trying to destroy the Coalition in a fiery interview on Friday morning.

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Tesla rival unveils ‘most advanced’ EV

A Californian start-up plans to usurp Tesla and show the world’s biggest car companies how to build a better electric car.

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Microsoft Surface Duo Review: When Two Screens Are Better—and Worse

A new $1,400 dual-screen smartphone-tablet thingy from Microsoft makes a good case for double displays, but it also shows you where they fall short compared to our humble single-screen devices. WSJ's Joanna Stern explores both sides of the Surface Duo situation. Photo: Kenny Wassus

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Extremely rare ‘walking’ fish found in Aus

Scientists have made the first recorded observation in Australia of the extremely rare scorpion fish.

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Andrews lookalike character goes viral

A children’s author has denied the cover of his book showing an inspector dictating “dos and don’ts” is Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews after images of the book went viral.

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Apple, Google monopolies under probe

If you've ever bought or downloaded an app on your smartphone the consumer watchdog wants to hear what you thought of the experience.

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Huawei 5G ban a ‘slap in the face’

Chinese technology giant Huawei has blasted Malcolm Turnbull for banning it from Australia’s 5G rollout.

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Man used Skype to ‘train’ in child porn

A Moreton Bay man who used Skype to “train in child pornography” and share child exploitation images won't spend any of his 18-month jail sentence behind bars.

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How Insta-model was roped into drug trade

A drug supplier in a major Queensland trafficking syndicate, who roped his former fitness model partner into his criminal activity, will spend at least two years in jail.

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Rare ginger seal pup faces being shunned

Even seals face rejection too.

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No delay in coronavirus vaccine

Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt says the pause of the Oxford University vaccine trials will not prevent Australia from accessing the jab early next year.

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China’s fury over porn ‘rumour’

The UK’s Chinese embassy has called on Twitter to investigate accusations that “anti-China elements” hijacked ambassador Liu Xiaoming’s account to like pornographic videos and posts critical of China.

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Drone tech firm woos major military power

A Sydney-based drone security company has inked a deal with the US Department of Defence, sending its shares soaring.

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NSW Government in crisis: MPs revolt

The New South Wales Government is in crisis after the Nationals decided to pull support for legislation until their demands over a koala policy are met.

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Worrying satellite images of US on fire

Satellite images have shown the United States covered in thousands of wildfires burning across multiple states as a Californian city is blanketed in an apocalyptic orange haze.

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Tassie devil relative returns from extinction

They may be small but the mulgara is mighty.

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Wild video of croc speeding past boat

A far north Qld fisherman has captured terrifying footage of a huge saltwater crocodile tearing through the water next to his boat, as another saltie in the NT reminds us what the prehistoric beasts are capable of.

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Italy’s head-turning new Ferrari rival

Maserati wants to be noticed, and its MC20 has been purpose-designed to attract attention. This all-new mid-engined super sports car signals the opening of a new era for the long-lived Italian brand.

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Shark caught at beach where surfer killed

Authorities have pulled a shark onto a boat at the Gold Coast beach as they hunt for the predator that killed surfer Nick Slater on Tuesday.

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Uber unveils new feature for Sydney

Transport giant Uber has unveiled a new feature to get you from A to B, with Sydney chosen as one of the first cities in the world to make use of it.

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Why you shouldn’t pass out drunk

Passing out drunk may double dementia risk even for moderate drinkers, a new study has shown.

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Kia’s impressive new family SUV

Safety and convenience are foundations for an impressive family SUV.

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First drive: 2020 Kia Sorento

Popular family SUV brings impressive space, tech for an affordable price.

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New way kids are ditching school

Forget about chucking sickies or simply wagging classes: the pandemic has given kids a whole new way to skip school.

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Aussie icon back from the dead

Honda Motorcycles has revised and revived an Australian icon and started selling a new version of the old-school postie bike.

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Xbox answers most important question

Xbox has taken the lead in the console wars by revealing how much one of its consoles will cost and when you can get it.

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‘Historic day’: SA bans single-use plastics

South Australia has become the first state in the country to ban single-use plastics, with the controversial bill passing parliament on Wednesday.

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Awful way mates found out surfer died

Tributes are pouring in for Gold Coast real estate agent Nick Slater, who friends say died “doing what he loved” when he was mauled by a shark while surfing.

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Parents could sue over shock video

Parents are contacting lawyers to find out how they can take legal action against social media giants that have allowed a disturbing video to circulate on their platforms.

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New products to be revealed at Apple event

Computing giant Apple has confirmed it will hold a special event early next Wednesday morning, but if you’re expecting to see a new iPhone unveiled you might be in for a disappointment.

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Italy’s stunning new supercar

Images of the new Maserati MC20 supercar have leaked online ahead of the model’s official debut.

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PM unleashes on TikTok in furious video

Scott Morrison has put social media companies on notice over a “disgraceful” TikTok video targeting children that includes a shocking clip of a man taking his own life.

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Poo tests for virus to be expanded

South Australian wastewater surveillance testing — which recently discovered positive results of COVID-19 in the state — will be expanded to include the APY lands.

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Australian energy giant’s shock move

Australian energy supplier AGL has made a surprising move into the world of cars.

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PM Scott Morrison’s fiery message to TikTok

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has made a public address about social media and the live suicide incident on Tik Tok.

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Nets checked ‘hours before’ shark attack

The eight drum lines and shark net off Greenmount Beach were checked hours before the fatal attack that killed a Gold Coast surfer, as the divisive shark control program is again called into question.

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Xbox announce digital only Series S console

Xbox has officially announced the slimmed down version of its next console: the Xbox Series S.

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Deliveroo’s new freebie with every order

Food delivery company Deliveroo will be serving up a free little extra with every order from today.

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Mystery behind UberEats orders

UberEats users have reported receiving mysterious notifications for orders they haven’t made on Wednesday morning.

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Wild winds to lash NSW coast

A strong wind warning is in place along the NSW coast, with damaging gusts expected to stretch from Batemans Bay to Port Macquarie.

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Shark attack victim identified

The man who was mauled by a shark on the Gold Coast on Tuesday was a successful local real estate agent.

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Deliveroo’s new freebie with every order

Food delivery company Deliveroo will be serving up a free little extra with every order from today.

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Bizarre road rule that will cost you $350

NSW Police have shared a Facebook post reminding drivers of an unusual road rule that could cost you hundreds.

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Sick way TikTok video is tricking kids

Warning: Graphic content.

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‘Dream’ home hit by trees in wild weather

A family have narrowly survived after four gum trees destroyed their home in Melbourne’s east, as severe winds lashed parts of Victoria today.

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‘I just wanted it to be over’

A woman who claims an alleged dating app rapist coerced her into giving him oral sex has told a court she didn’t immediately call police because she “just wanted it to be over”.

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Kids left traumatised after shock video

Parents say their children have been left traumatised after inadvertently watching a suicide video.

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‘Crazy’: Behind scenes of ‘shocking’ arrest

The man who filmed police swarming “distressed” elderly women on a park bench in Melbourne during an anti-lockdown protest says he was shocked at what he witnessed.

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Insane result from worthless item

Even if you could buy a single bobby pin - which you can’t - they’re only worth 0.13 cents.

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Elephant to be freed after 35 years

The “world’s loneliest elephant” will finally be allowed to leave the Pakistani zoo he’s been held captive in for over three decades after a court ordered the controversial zoo to close.

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Woman begs dog sitter for corgi’s return

A distressed Gold Coast woman claims the man she enlisted to dogsit her purebred corgi named Haku is refusing to give her back.

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Whale seen with new baby after tragedy

A killer whale who made international news in 2018 after tragically carrying her stillborn calf through the water for 17 days has been spotted with a new healthy baby.

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Insta’s Daquan defends ‘blackface’ claims

A Canadian Instagram account owner and his business partners who recently sold their content creation agency for $116 million to the Warner Music Group has been forced to respond to allegations of profiting from “digital blackface”.

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Warning to keep kids off TikTok today

Parents have been warned to keep their children off TikTok today after a shocking video purporting to show a man taking his own life was uploaded.

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Gender reveal sparked wild megafires

The woman who is largely credited with starting the “gender reveal” party trend is pleading with the world – please stop.

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Debate rages over ‘entitled’ driver

Dashcam footage has captured the moment a ute merges into the hood of another car on the mid-north coast of NSW, but opinions are split on who is at fault.

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‘Stay inside’: 100km/h winds warning

Melbourne has been hit by 100km/h winds overnight as the state braces for another wild and blustery day.

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China’s ominous military ramp up

There are ominous signs that China is bolstering its military presence in a remote corner of the country that could lead to more bloodshed on its border with India.

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Smoke warning for Sydney

Parts of Sydney, and some areas of NSW, could be blanketed in smoke on Tuesday as fire crews conduct critical hazard reduction burns across the state.

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Bushfire burns west of Melbourne

Firefighters are battling an out of control bushfire that started near Ballarat west of Melbourne overnight.

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Assange’s extradition hearing begins

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returned to court in London on Monday for a hearing to decide whether he should be extradited to the United States for leaking secrets about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Doco’s ‘iso-cray’ ways of dealing with lockdown

From hiding under beds with pet cats to sipping lattes in gigantic bird cages, Melburnians in lockdown have lived through it all.

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PM warns tech giants Facebook, Google

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has issued a stern warning to tech giants Facebook and Google, saying he did not respond well to “coercion” and Australia intends “to follow through with” laws to make the companies pay for the news they use.

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Fires plunge California into darkness

Shocking photos have shown parts of California plunged into darkness as wildfires spread across the state.

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Vaccine could be ready by early next year

One of Australia’s leading biotechnology companies has secured agreements to manufacture two promising COVOID-19 vaccines

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Jeep reveals shock new four-wheel drive

Jeep’s toughest off-road warrior is going green.

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$300m viral stunt that actually worked

Remember the ice bucket challenge?It was the viral stunt that took over social media in mid-2014: participants pouring a bucket of ice cold water over their head and then nominating a friend to do the same.

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Huge NBA change infuriating fans

Fans of the popular NBA 2K video game franchise are furious over a change in the latest edition of the annual game that some have said make it unplayable.

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State bracing for record-breaking heat

South Australians are bracing for a record-breaking burst of spring heat, with temperatures set to soar across the state.

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Seven million evacuated as typhoon hits

Seven million residents in Japan have been evacuated or urged to seek shelter as officials warned of record rainfall and gusts powerful enough to flip cars.

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Facebook deny dying man’s wish

Facebook has blocked a French man who wanted to live stream his death to protest the country’s euthanasia laws from doing so.

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Professor’s virus death after Zoom lesson

A professor at an Argentinian university who was battling coronavirus was found dead after collapsing while teaching a class of around 40 students on Zoom last week.

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The menace hiding in plain sight

A new study from online mental health organisation ReachOut shows young people across the country are less likely to identify bullying behaviours if they’re coming from someone they consider a friend.

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Australia to get free COVID vaccine

Australians could be among the first in the world to receive a coronavirus vaccine if an Oxford University trial proves successful.

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Police pose as 14yo girls to catch men

NSW Police has issued an urgent warning to parents to keep an eye on their kids’ online activity following the arrest of three men over alleged online grooming.

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Why the $3000 phone is here to stay

When they burst into Australian stores last year, their futuristic forms ripped from science-fiction pages, folding smartphones demanded attention.

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Radical plan to save Australia’s wildlife

Australia’s environmental protection laws have failed.

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Osama bin Laden’s niece endorses Trump

The distant niece of Osama bin Laden has endorsed President Donald Trump for re-election, warning a similar attack could happen again if he loses.

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China’s powerful ace card over the US

A new Pentagon assessment of Chinese military power states it has outstripped the US in numbers of warships, land-based missiles and air defence systems.

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Shock and fury over lockdown extension

Metropolitan Melbourne residents have learned today they’ll spend at least another two weeks in lockdown in an attempt to further suppress a coronavirus outbreak that began months ago.

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‘Massive’ drop in koala numbers

Koala populations have fallen by 71 per cent in some areas of NSW following the devastating 2019-2020 bushfire season.

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Why this could be the ideal family SUV

Kia’s Seltos made quite an impact when it burst onto the scene last year.

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Sinister formula behind your Facebook feed

Notice how those unsavoury posts liked by some long-forgotten friend always seem to float to the top of your curated social media feeds?

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‘Big catch’ with cult headphones

Recently, Sony released the WH-1000XM4 wireless noise cancelling headphones. Their predecessor, the WH-1000XM3, have a cult following for their noise cancellation performance, comfort and fancy features, which begs the question, should you buy the new 1000XM4s?

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Dying man’s plan to stream death

A French man dying of an incurable disease has stopped taking medication, eating and drinking and wants to live stream his dying breaths in protest after a request for assistance to end his life was denied by the country’s president.

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Australia has the seasons all wrong

It’s the beginning of September and the start of the spring season. Or is it? Depending on where you live in Australia, it could well be the beginning of Ngoonungi or Kambarang. Or, if you live in Adelaide, you’re still seeing out the chilly Kudlila season.

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Australia has the seasons all wrong

It’s the beginning of September and the start of the spring season. Or is it? Depending on where you live in Australia, it could well be the beginning of Ngoonungi or Kambarang. Or, if you live in Adelaide, you’re still seeing out the chilly Kudlila season.

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Tested: Audi’s unforgettable supercar

Car makers are ditching the big engines of the past for smaller turbocharged versions, which are more fuel efficient and produce less CO2. But as the Audi R8 V10 Performance shows they can’t match the unforgettable experience of these old world machines.

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Brutal rat and pigeon fight goes viral

A vicious fight between a massive rat and a pigeon on the streets of New York City has gone viral and is making headlines around the world.

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Sharks spotted at Sydney beach

A Sydney beach has reopened after being temporarily closed on Friday when a pair of sharks were spotted offshore.

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Ultimate makeover for beloved skate game

Like many 30-somethings hungry for nostalgia, I was full of excitement when the initial trailer for the Tony Hawk Pro Skater remasters dropped. But seeing this iconic gaming franchise brought back to life also raised some questions, given the previous attempt eight years ago to mixed reviews.

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Housemates charged with online child abuse

Two western Sydney men have been charged with online child abuse offences and face possible jail time.

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Cops arrest conspiracy theorist ‘on toilet’

A major player in Melbourne’s anti-coronavirus conspiracy theorist movement has been dramatically arrested over allegedly inciting an illegal protest.

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How plants could help find dead bodies

The key to solving countless missing persons mysteries could be found in the treetops above.

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Why cop called out batsh*t crazy conspiracists

A high-ranking Victoria Police officer, whose stunning take-down of the “tin foil hat brigade” conspiracists went viral last week, has revealed why he went to town on anti-lockdown protesters.

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Australia told to brace for freak weather

Wild weather, floods, monster cyclones and mosquito-borne viruses could be heading Australia’s way after a summer of bushfires and the COVID-19 year from hell.

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Game Review: Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 & 2 brings the nostalgia in a big way

Is the Tony Hawk Pro Skater series better now than it was twenty years ago? NCA's Logan Swinkels gives his early impressions of the game - out now on Xbox One, PS4 and PC.

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Family favourite dumped as SUVs ride high

Subaru Australia will cut the Liberty from its range in response to slow sales for family sedans.

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How to choose a smartwatch for your child

Once upon a time, only cartoon detectives could make phone calls from their wrists.

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Best cars to keep your dog safe

Dogs are the now a key factor when it comes to buying a new car.

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‘Heat merry-go-round’ hits Australia

Spring has well and truly sprung with temperatures usually only seen in summer hitting parts of the country today.

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Epic snake fight captured on camera

A viral video has shown a vicious fight between two massive carpet pythons.

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Cheap drug saving COVID patients’ lives

A new study has found cheap, readily available steroid treatments can lower the death rate of critically ill COVID-19 patients.

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Online gambling helps NZ casino operator

Casino operator SkyCity Entertainment expects the rise in its online gambling customer numbers will continue, helping to offset the impact of closing its New Zealand and Adelaide casinos during lockdowns.

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11yo American girl tricked into sex chats

WARNING: Graphic

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Surprise first for new car sales

In a watershed moment for the Australian car industry, a hybrid has become the top selling vehicle in the country.

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‘Entirely reasonable’: Top cop speaks

One of Victoria’s highest-ranking police officers has defended the arrest of a pregnant woman over allegedly inciting an illegal protest.

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‘Stay indoors’: Warning for 100km/h winds

Victorians have been urged to batten down the hatches with more damaging winds on the way.

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China’s terrifying new goal revealed

The Chinese military is pressing to double its 200-plus nuclear warheads within a decade with the ability to launch them aboard ballistic missiles by land, sea and air, the Pentagon said in a report Tuesday.

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Millions in funding for virus vaccine hope

More than $10 million will be invested in Australian researchers, including those hunting for a vaccine and lifesaving treatment for COVID-19.

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Mercedes’ mind-blowing new luxury flagship

Mercedes-Benz’s flagship S-Class is one of the most advanced cars ever built.

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Heartbreaking photo of baby possum

Warning: Distressing photos.

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More kudos for beloved Red Dog

The beloved kelpie who was well known for hitchhiking throughout WA’s Pilbara region in the 1970s and immortalised in film has had a highway renamed in his honour.

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’Expensive mistake’ drivers are making

Thousands of Australians are at risk of having their car insurance claims rejected, new research suggests, with one in six respondents to a recent survey admitting they lied in their application.

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Stunned pilot: ‘Just passed guy in a jet pack’

Investigations are underway after a pilot reported seeing “a guy in a jet pack” while planes attempted to land at a nearby airport.

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Facebook’s news ban tantrum backfires

Facebook could be hit with a massive brand new tax if it moves forward with its threat to block all Australian users from sharing news on its platform.

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Puppy probe after dog dies with fractured skull

A puppy death in Sydney is being investigated after its owner returned home to find the six-month-old labrador injured and unresponsive.

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Conspiracy theorist arrested again

A former reality TV contestant has been revealed as one of the protest organisers arrested on Tuesday during a police crackdown on a planned “freedom day” event.

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