Driving thrills on a tight budget

The recently arrived Suzuki Swift Sport Series II boasts improved safety and more equipment.

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Inside Howard cabinet’s climate call

Australia could have avoided two decades of climate wars had the Howard government pushed ahead with its majority view of an emissions trading scheme (ETS), newly released documents reveal.

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When to fill up for the cheapest fuel

Petrol prices are falling across several Australia state capitals ahead of the new year.

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New Year’s weather: What to expect

Australians planning to park themselves on the couch this New Year’s Eve instead of heading out may not be missing much with grey and cloudy weather conditions expected.

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‘Stupid’ drivers slammed as road toll soars

The Sunshine State is now the deadly state after recording the highest road toll in years, and a leading motoring group is calling for mobile phone detection cameras to be activated immediately.

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Sinister underwater find exposes China

An unexpected Christmas catch has revealed Beijing is actively surveying critical shipping choke-points to Australia’s north.

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Huge change to Aussie fire tactics

A year ago Australians couldn’t believe what they were seeing.

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Two in hospital from jellyfish sting

A woman and boy have been rushed to hospital after suffering a suspected marine sting from a deadly Irukandji jellyfish in far north Queensland.

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Huge rain arc set to dampen New Year

If you’re venturing out of the house of New Year’s Eve, you may want to pack an umbrella, with the rain showing no sign of easing.

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Car porn: the best photos of 2020

COVID wasn’t kind to the car industry. Assembly lines grinded to a halt, cargo ships were left stranded in ports and dealerships were forced to shut their doors, some permanently.

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Sydney’s luxurious NYE fireworks loophole

Charter boat companies are offering Sydneysiders a last-minute option to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks from the harbour if they are willing to splash some cash.

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Monash ‘drag racing’ driver arrested

A driver accused of drag racing along a Melbourne freeway, and then fleeing a crash that left a man fighting for life, has been arrested.

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64 roads closed as rain batters Qld

More than 60 roads are cut across Queensland due to flooding as some towns recorded more than 100mm of rain in an hour overnight.

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‘Abandoned’: The town Australia forgot

It’s hard to believe it has been 12 months since the Black Summer bushfires ravaged our little community of Bateman’s Bay on the NSW south coast – and we’re still struggling.

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Eight iPhone Camera Tips for 2021 and Beyond

Apple has quietly given its Camera app a major overhaul -- with great tricks hidden in its interface. WSJ’s Kenny Wassus demos the new features, from simultaneous video and photo capture to Burst Mode and the new Pro Raw format. Photo illustration: Kenny Wassus

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Harsh penalties for not using NSW app

Hospitality venues and hairdressers not using the Service NSW app for customer check-ins will be whacked with fines and closures under harsh penalties being introduced on New Year’s Day.

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Pair ‘racing’ before Monash crash: cops

A man is fighting for life after crashing into a concrete pillar while “racing” another car along Melbourne’s Monash Freeway overnight.

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Female driver eight times the limit

A woman who crashed her car before allegedly blowing eight times over the legal limit was among 177 drink-driving offences recorded in the first four days of a statewide road safety operation.

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Dire forecast for end of year weather

Much of Australia can expect a wet end to the year, with thunder and rain storms predicted across the eastern half of the continent.

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Shocking list of 2020’s worst disasters

Australia’s devastating Black Summer bushfires have been included in a list of the world’s most expensive disasters.

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Roofs ripped off as winds batter city

Roofs have been ripped from buildings and overhead tram wires damaged during a wild and windy night in Melbourne.

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Final picture of friends before drowning

A young group’s Christmas Day trip to the beach turned into a disaster in a matter of seconds as rough currents swept two Indian immigrants out to sea.

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Storm asthma risk as winds hit Victoria

Almost 100km/h winds have already hit Victoria as the state braces for a day of dangerous bushfire conditions.

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Millions of phones hit by change on NYE

WhatsAap will soon stop working on millions of phones meaning lots of people will be entering 2021 without access to the popular app.

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Millions of phones hit by change in new year

WhatsAap will soon stop working on millions of phones meaning lots of people will be entering 2021 without access to the popular app.

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Byron Bay beach trashed at illegal party

About 200 backpackers have allegedly gathered at an illegal beach party in Byron Bay, just hours after health authorities warned mass gatherings could easily become “superspreader events”.

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Wild fire-breathing supercar tested

The base Porsche 911 is a very speedy machine, but its top level variant takes its performance to extreme levels.

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Teen drives wrong way in tunnel: cops

Multiple drivers have had a lucky escape after frightening dashcam footage emerged of an allegedly stolen car driving through a Melbourne tunnel in the wrong direction.

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City to be smashed by wild winds

Victorians are being warned to brace for damaging winds and thunderstorms, which could make for dangerous bushfire conditions in some parts of the state.

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US YouTuber baffled by Aussie slang

During a podcast he hosts with friends, American YouTuber Eddy Overgold has hilariously recounted all the weird slang he’s encountered while living in Melbourne this year.

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‘Huge challenge’ to beat the virus

Vaccines to guard against the deadly COVID-19 disease are being rolled out, but despite being touted as the key to overcoming the global pandemic, it could be some time before we see any benefit.

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Dual-cab ute’s massive transformation

Mazda’s 2021 BT50 one-tonne ute marks the end of a 28-year relationship with Ford that began with the 1992 Bravo — a rebadged Ford Courier — and segued into the first Ford Ranger/BT50 twins in 2006.

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BMW returns to form with epic car

BMW and Toyota split the bill to make the new Z4 and Supra sports cars and the result is an exceptionally thrilling machine.

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‘Major Xmas rain event’ set to strike

A “major rain event” is brewing for Australia’s east coast between Christmas and New Year bringing downpours to already sodden regions as moisture across the continent’s north is funnelled cross-country.

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Just days left to make crucial car change

Thousands of Aussie drivers are at risk of potentially deadly injuries, as the deadline approaches to replace their faulty Takata airbags.

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Storms, wild winds to hit Victoria

Victorians are being warned to brace for an elevated fire risk on Sunday as high temperatures, strong winds and thunderstorms hit the state.

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China ban backfires with a vengeance

China’s plan to inflict “maximum pain” on Australia could be backfiring in more ways than one.

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$11.8 million for koala safe zones

Five NSW landholders will share a $11.8 million pot of government money in exchange for designating parts of their land safe zones for koalas.

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‘Glitch’ text tells hundreds to isolate

Victoria’s health department has apologised after hundreds of people were ordered to isolate at Christmas by mistake due to a text message “glitch”.

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Italy’s forgotten hero revived

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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Photo shows UK on ‘brink of disaster’

The UK has narrowly avoided a national food shortage after France agreed to let thousands of truck drivers travel between the two countries again.

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Vanished river suddenly reappears

A usually bone dry river bed in the desert of Central Australia has suddenly begun to flow again after torrential rain hit the outback.

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’Conveyor belt’ of rain to smash east

Parts of Central Australia and the east could be hit by large dumpings of rain in the run up to Christmas and beyond as wet weather from the tropical monsoon is sucked from the west and north of the continent.

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Virus text message you must ignore

NSW Health has issued a warning over scam text messages offering to confirm positive coronavirus test results.

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Incredible moment elephant saved by CPR

A baby elephant hit by a motorbike has been saved by an emergency worker who performed CPR on the calf on a Thai roadside.

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Melania’s ‘photoshopped’ Christmas card

It is the annual Christmas card photo that First Lady Melania Trump and the President get all dressed up for, but this year there was a problem.

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Double demerits begin Christmas Eve

Police will target speeding, seatbelt, mobile phone and motorcycle helmet offences as the double demerits period kicks in for the holidays.

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Harsh $510k fines for cyber bullying

Harmful online abuse would be stripped from websites under a new government proposal to squash adult cyber bullying.

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Waste from toxic site pumped into river

EXCLUSIVE

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COVID side-effect miracle cure rubbished

A sudden loss of the ability to taste is one of the most notable symptoms of COVID-19.

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Warning to stay away from 36 beaches

Victorians are being urged not to swim at 36 beaches across the state as heavy rainfall is expected to cause poor water quality over the next three days.

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Big upgrades for Hyundai’s family SUV

Hyundai says the 2021 Santa Fe isn’t a new car.

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It’s looking to be a cold Christmas

It’s not exactly Lapland but there’s a growing possibility Australia could see a white Christmas, thanks to the effect of the La Nina climate driver.

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State most opposed to vaccine

Three in four Australians are willing to get a COVID-19 jab, with Tasmania leading the charge, a new survey reveals.

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Toyota planning huge reveal for 2021

There are signs things are looking up for 2021.

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‘Boomerang cat’ back ‘behind bars’

Chester the tabby cat has been given a rather unfortunate name as the RSPCA searches for his fifth owner.

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Incredible rare view of space phenomenon

A NSW photographer has managed to capture an image that encapsulates a once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event and one of humankind’s greatest engineering achievements in one go.

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Lava spews over Hawaii as volcano erupts

A volcano has erupted in Hawaii, spewing lava and a dangerous ash cloud 10,000 metres into the sky.

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‘Conveyor belt’ of rain to hit Melbourne

Heavy rainfall has brought flooding and damaged buildings across Melbourne as the city braces for more downpours.

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Critical move to save bushfire-hit koalas

EXCLUSIVE

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Hyped game now an embarrassing ‘flop’

Sony has pulled Cyberpunk 2077 from its PlayStation store following widespread complaints about glitches in the futuristic video game.

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The best gifts for car lovers

Forgot to sort out a Christmas gift for your favourite petrolhead? Need inspiration for spending a gift voucher? Here are our pics for a car lover’s Christmas.

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Incredible moment International Space Station passes between Jupiter and Saturn

A photographer on the south coast of NSW has captured the incredible moment the International Space Station passed between Jupiter and Saturn as a once-in-a-lifetime conjunction of the two planets neared.

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Aussies urged: ‘Fill up during these times’

Petrol prices are falling in several Australian state capitals ahead of the holidays.

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Toyota recalls brand new hybrids

Toyota’s all-new hi-tech hybrids have only just gone on sale, but a potentially dangerous issue has already arisen.

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Confusion over basic road rule

One of the most commonly misunderstood road rules in NSW has wreaked havoc again in the comments of a simple social media quiz.

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Sydney’s ‘mother of all superspreaders’

An infectious diseases expert has warned there could be 3000 new coronavirus cases in NSW by early January, and Christmas could be cancelled unless a short lockdown is introduced in Greater Sydney.

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‘Appalling’: Trump ponders military option

Donald Trump has denied reports that he talked about imposing martial law in some US states and forcing them to “rerun” the election during a meeting at the White House late last week.

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War hero’s shocking photo emerges

Pictures have been leaked showing Australia’s most decorated living soldier cheering on mates as they drink from the prosthetic leg of a dead Afghan militant.

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Heavy downpours to hit Victoria

It’s set to be a wet lead-up to Christmas in Melbourne with southern Victoria bracing for huge downpours this week.

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How to watch tonight’s Great Conjunction

Skywatchers are in for a Christmas treat, as the two biggest planets come the closest they have since the days of Galileo.

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East bracing for more horror weather

Severe storms will continue to batter northeast NSW on Monday, with every state and territory experiencing heavy rain as millions of Aussies brace for a wet, miserable Christmas.

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How to watch rare ‘Christmas star’

Stargazers have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness a rare space phenomenon on Monday night with the conjunction of the two biggest planets in our solar system.

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Why this is the world’s best sports car

Porsche makes some of the best sports cars in the world, but its latest weapon might just be its best one yet.

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Tiny carnivore’s hunting habits

They might be small but the eastern quoll is mighty, and deadly too, with a new study revealing they will munch on just about anything – including much-loved fairy penguins.

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Scam alert after thousands swindled

Police are urging people to be wary of an elaborate ongoing arrest warrant scam after fraudsters swindled victims out of tens of thousands of dollars.

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Talking dirty earns woman $1.7 million

A woman has been raking in the cash during lockdown just by using her accent to entice blokes.

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Cult car’s massive transformation

The Land Rover Defender had remained relatively unchanged for about 70 years, until now. The British maker released the all-new version of the cult favourite earlier this year and it represents a massive step forward compared to the first generation.

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State slammed over response to cyber hack

A hacker attack that compromised the private information of hundreds of thousands of NSW residents did little to change the unsafe and outdated methods the government uses to handle sensitive data.

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First time alien ‘emissions’ detected

Scientists have detected what they think could be the first radio emissions from a planet beyond our solar system.

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Christmas Day weather revealed

The weather forecast for Christmas Day has been revealed, and it’s predicted to be a wet one for most of Australia.

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Wild weather shows no sign of stopping

Forecasters have warned of storms “day in, day out” as the wild weather over parts of the east coast shows no signs of abating.

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Real life story left meme fans ‘shook’

A boy who unwittingly became a meme commonly used to indicate support or approval is apparently doing fine despite his acting career being over.

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Apple ‘exposes’ Facebook tracking

A video showcasing just how much the Facebook app tracks you has been shocking people on social media.

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Standout new luxury car hits the road

This is the Lexus for people who love to drive. Folks who want to be fashionable can choose crossovers such as the Lexus UX and NX duo and people who prioritise space and luxury should check out the plush ES sedan.

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The machine targeting feral cats, foxes

A device that uses lasers and poison to kill feral cats and foxes is set to be used in a $20 million NSW government conservation plan to stop native animals becoming extinct.

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Turtle’s incredible fight with a shark

Incredible footage has emerged of a turtle fighting off a shark before making a speedy escape off the coast of Western Australia.

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Fire-breathing hatch just got better

The 100-metre marker at Philip Island’s Honda hairpin flicks past before we mash the brake pedal to shed some of the 180km/h the Civic Type R is carrying into this infamous corner.

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‘Absolute insanity’: Record snowfall hits

A large swath of the northeastern United States has been blanketed in snow, with New York City receiving a higher snowfall in one day than it did in the entire winter season last year.

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First look: Hyundai Palisade

Eight-seat four-wheel-drive is the biggest Hyundai yet - and it's a winner.

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Honda updates its meanest machine

Vital upgrades make the already impressive Civic Type R even better.

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Kia to launch electric SUV next year

Kia aims to launch its first electric car in Australia by the middle of next year.

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‘Failed’: Trump’s Twitter hacked

Donald Trump’s pride and joy – his Twitter account – was hacked in October after a man successfully guessed his password – MAGA2020 – Dutch prosecutors have found.

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Game nuked over ‘offensive’ secret text

An acclaimed video game that was censored in China over an “offensive” hidden message comparing Xi Jinping to Winnie the Pooh has been dropped again by another platform before even going on sale.

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‘I want to just die’: 40 women sue Pornhub

Under-fire adult entertainment platform Pornhub has a new problem in the form of a $105 million lawsuit that alleges it knew its site hosted videos featuring misled sex trafficking victims as early as 2016, but ignored their desperate pleas for help.

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Warehouse fire ‘could burn for days’

Authorities warn a warehouse blaze at the Port of Brisbane could smoulder for “days” as investigators try to piece together what caused the fire.

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Tragedy follows touching note to mate

The grieving mother of an ADF veteran who took his own life is “shattered” after one of her son’s best mates died by suspected suicide, too.

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Australia’s moon mission revealed

An Australian consortium will be sending satellites and sensors to the moon to support the return of humans to the lunar surface in 2024.

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China’s chilling global domination plot

An eerie image from a prominent Chinese artist showing a futuristic Communist Party controlled New York is going viral amid rising nationalism and widespread belief that the Asian superpower is on course to power past its Western rival.

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Aussies develop breakthrough tech

Australian scientists have made a big breakthrough in the race to develop driverless cars, taking the new tech to the streets of Sydney.

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‘Muppets’: Ute drivers ‘playing tag’

A furious motorist has caught two ute drivers who almost caused a high speed accident while “playing tag” on a motorway.

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Clever kangaroos communicate with people

It’s been 50 years since we saw a new episode of the children’s show but a new scientific discovery might have Skippy reclassified as a documentary.

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Grim prediction for Christmas weather

Meteorologists are keeping a close eye on two tropical cyclones, and one potential low that could form into a cyclone, that are threatening to crash Australia’s Christmas party with some more wild weather.

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Clever kangaroos communicate with people

It’s been 50 years since we saw a new episode of the children’s show but a new scientific discovery might have Skippy reclassified as a documentary.

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’High risk’ thunderstorm warning

Victorians are being warned to brace for a high risk of “epidemic thunderstorm asthma” as wild weather threatens to hammer the state on Thursday afternoon.

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Snake swallows wallaby whole

A quite literally jaw dropping picture of a python apparently unhinging its jaw and eating an entire wallaby whole has shocked the internet with many struggling to believe it’s real.

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Why UberEats could soon cost more

Users of food delivery services may have to pay a new levy to fund a compensation scheme for riders working for services like UberEats, Menulog and Deliveroo.

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‘Harmful’ influence of Chinese app exposed

The popular WeChat messaging app is a key driver of the Chinese Communist Party’s influence in Australia and may be responsible for the “most substantial and harmful changes ever observed” in Chinese-language Australian media, a report warns.

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Vision shows terrifying NSW flooding

New footage has shown the impact of the storms that have lashed Australia’s east coast for days on end, with a time-lapse video revealing the moment rapid flooding inundated a bridge.

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Legal-first ruling over girl’s death

A nine-year-old girl died of “excessive air pollution and severe asthma” a coroner has ruled, in a legal first in the UK.

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‘No let up’: Huge storm warning

A huge portion of New South Wales is bracing for heavy rain and flash flooding as a storm surges across the state with warnings in place on Wednesday evening for more than a dozen cities including Sydney.

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COVID-19 case went to Sydney soccer event

A Sydney van driver who has tested positive to COVID-19 attended a junior soccer event while infectious.

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Car makers’ game-changing partnership

Subaru is about to revolutionise its range with an all-new SUV due in the coming years.

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Sunbaking seal becomes a ‘daily attraction’

An Australian fur seal has captured the hearts of Sydneysiders and tourists as a daily “catch-me-if-you-can” attraction after randomly popping up on northern beaches for three months.

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Aussie watchdog sues Facebook over ‘spyware’

Hundreds of thousands of Australians downloaded an app from Facebook promising to keep their private information “secret” even though it was actually harvesting “significant amounts of users’ personal activity data” for the social network’s “commercial benefit,” Australia’s consumer watchdog claimed today.

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Big spike in people catching bird infection

Infections caused by a bacteria carried by wild birds have spiked in Victoria’s Alpine region, prompting a health warning.

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‘Soundtrack of summer’ blares on

A “mass emergence” of cicadas is underway as the “soundtrack of summer” begins playing for another year.

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Bold plan to help save Great Barrier Reef

A new program has been launched to help the Great Barrier Reef regenerate and recover from recent mass bleaching events.

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Shark sighting closes WA beach

A shark sighting has prompted the closure of a beach in WA’s popular Margaret River wine area, while other detections of tagged sharks have also been noted along the coast.

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Cash, bitcoins seized in dark net raid

Police bodycam footage has captured the moment officers stormed a home south of Brisbane as part of their investigation into the alleged use of dark net accounts to advertise the sale of illicit drugs.

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Get jab or ‘go to heaven early’: expert

Those who choose to refuse the COVID-19 jab “can go to heaven early”, an infectious disease expert says.

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Top soldier steps down over sick photo

One of Australia’s top special forces soldiers has stood down after a shocking photo emerged of him drinking from a prosthetic leg belonging to a dead Afghan man.

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Facebook in court over ‘misleading’ ads

The consumer watchdog is taking the world’s biggest social media company to court, accusing it and two of its many subsidiaries of misleading advertising for an app that people were told would protect their data.

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Effort under way to remove dead whale

A 16m whale carcass that washed up on a Victorian beach and sparked a shark warning could be removed as early as Wednesday afternoon if conditions are favourable.

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Red hot new supercar shatters record

You might not have heard of this supercar before but it’ll be one of the most insane cars on the road.

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At-home virus test approved for US use

A rapid, over-the-counter COVID-19 test developed in Brisbane has been approved for use in the United States, but the technology is yet to be approved for use in Australia.

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Company‘s whopping fine for asbestos dump

Almost 1.5 tonnes of asbestos waste is missing in Sydney after an earthmoving company submitted fake documents claiming it had lawfully disposed of the waste, the Land and Environment Court has ben told.

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How violent parents are stalking kids

Parents are abusing their own children online with more than a quarter of domestic violence cases involving perpetrators directly harassing kids through technology, including mobile phones, social media and gaming devices.

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New swab promises end to ‘brain stab’

With no prospect of a COVID-19 vaccine until next year, and as health authorities around the country urge people to continue getting tested, a new, less invasive nasal swab could be the solution to keeping Australia virus-free.

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Bad news as wild weather on the move

An expert has warned the wild weather that has savaged northern New South Wales and southern Queensland is on the move as the threat of flooding looms over already drenched towns.

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New Sydney ‘icon’ made from oyster shells

Move over monoliths, there’s a new kid on the block.

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How Apple and Google Formed One of Tech’s Most Powerful Partnerships

Apple and Google have one of Silicon Valley’s most famous rivalries, but behind the scenes they maintain a deal worth $8 billion to $12 billion a year according to a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit. Here’s how they came to depend on each other. Photo illustration: Jaden Urbi

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Snake-catcher taking people on tours

It’s the stuff both dreams and nightmares are made of.

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Massive whale carcass closes beach

Authorities have closed a beach in Victoria after a large sperm whale carcass washed ashore overnight.

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Moment ‘mad man’ kayaks off waterfall

Onlookers gasped in terror in footage showing three thrillseeking kayakers plunging 30 metres off a waterfall during this week’s heavy rainfall in New South Wales.

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‘Incredibly tragic’: 11 Aussies dead

Australia has marked a shocking start to summer with 11 drownings in the first 14 days.

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‘Evacuate now’: Residents told to flee

An official Evacuation Order has been issued for Tweed River at Condong, Tumbulgum and surrounding areas in northern NSW, with residents told to flee the “high danger area” via Tweed Valley Way.

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‘Scary’ side-effect of Google outage

Google’s online services have been restored after a widespread outage, but despite only lasting several hours the outage was enough to expose a worrying side effect that is likely to get worse in the future.

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Australia to beat 2030 emissions targets

Australia will beat its 2030 emission reduction targets through several energy projects without drawing on its carbon credits, Scott Morrison says.

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New Toyota RAV4 Hybrid rival on the way

Hyundai is set to introduce a new hybrid SUV to rival Toyota’s best-selling RAV4.

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Dramatic rescue of clumsy horse

Rescue crews spent hours trying to save a clumsy horse which fell into an underground tank in the NSW Hunter Region on Monday night.

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Major outage for Optus customers

A mobile phone outage has wreaked havoc on Optus customers just 10 days before Christmas.

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Why otherworldly mountains popped up

Deep in the sprawling plains of South Dakota, otherworldly structures like giant molehills are emerging from the ground.

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New laws allow wild animals as pets

New changes to renting laws in the Northern Territory could see an influx of wild animals as pets, with only one thing standing between them and moving a croc into the pool.

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Electric car maker’s shock move

Electric car start-up Rivian is planning to boldly go where no other zero-emission maker has before.

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Pornhub deletes millions of videos

Pornhub has deleted most of the videos on its site as the platform loses payment partners following a backlash over illegal and depraved content, but the site argues it’s being unduly targeted in a moral crusade seeking to punish its status as a hub for porn.

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New approach to fighting pandemics

Real-time data is at the forefront of protecting the world from the next pandemic, a former UK chief medical officer says.

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Australia rooting out Chinese ‘spies’

Australia’s top spy agency is looking into revelations that Chinese Communist Party members have been working in Australia’s consulate in Shanghai.

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Landslides, buildings cut off in megastorm

Landslides have forced the closure of regional southeast Queensland roads, after the region received more than 700mm of rain in three days.

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Apple Fitness+ has launched

Apple Fitness+ has officially launched. Here's what it's all about.

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‘Dangerous’ storms to smash east coast

More storms are set to smash Australia’s east coast, with a combination of high-spring tides and severe weather warnings in place as residents rush to protect properties at risk.

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Internet erupts as Google goes down

Multiple Google services simultaneously crashed across the world overnight, sending the internet into a spin.

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Warning for ‘crazy’ number of snakes

A prolonged heatwave followed by a smothering of heavy rain has created perfect conditions for snakes, with catchers in Southeast Queensland scrambling to relocate reptiles from homes and backyards.

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Cormann hits back at climate outcry

Mathias Cormann has hit back at a reported bid by the UK opposition to ‘blacklist’ his bid for a plum international job.

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’Distressing’: Plight of last captive dolphins

A newly released report into performing dolphins in NSW has recommended the state look into the feasibility of retiring all the dolphins to a sea sanctuary.

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‘It’s not over yet’: Qld’s wild weather

The wild weather lashing southeast Queensland and northern NSW isn’t over yet, with fears some parts could be overrun with flash flooding.

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Surprising new weapon in virus fight

A relatively easy to make device could revolutionise testing for the deadly coronavirus by returning results in just half an hour that can be detected using the smartphone camera you already have.

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’Cyclone’-like wild weather set to worsen

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a dire warning for people living on the east coast already smashed by the wild weather: it’s about to get a whole lot worse.

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Scary problem with $400k super-SUV

Lamborghini has a problem with its fire-breathing Urus SUV.

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Man’s foul-mouthed rant at young mum

A Gold Coast mother has shared the confronting moment a foul-mouthed motorist unleashed a tirade against her while her children sat in the back seat of her car.

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71 chickens saved from cockfighting: cops

Thirty-five men have been arrested after officers swooped on an alleged cockfighting syndicate following a joint investigation into animal cruelty offences.

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Virus lifeline for Australian oil refineries

Australia’s oil refineries have been given a lifeline as the government brings forward a six-month rescue package to counter the devastating impacts of COVID-19.

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‘Awesome’ once-in-20-year space event

Three out-of-this-world events are set to provide stargazers an early Christmas present over the next week, with everything from shooting stars to a planetary “touch” not seen since the 13th century.

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China more worrying than climate: Joyce

Barnaby Joyce says China, not climate change, is the biggest issue facing his children and grandchildren’s lifetime.

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The island China will take first

For many Australians the current diplomatic tensions between Canberra and Beijing might seem a long way off; a stoush between nations many thousands of miles apart.

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Incredible power unleashed on virus

Supercomputers and artificial intelligence (AI) can help change the world. They can be put to work helping to combat climate change, or help find a cure for illness. Their raw power and potential have been the stuff of science fiction for more than a century.

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‘Relentless’: Extreme weather not over yet

Several flood warnings are in place and NSW residents are being urged to prepare for torrential rain and damaging wind as forecasters warn there’s more to come.

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Drink-driver’s shocking alcohol reading

A South Australian man has lost his licence after allegedly being caught seven times over the legal alcohol limit.

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Hot SUV makes its long awaited return

Audi has revived the diesel version of its SQ5, a car that was once one of the brand’s hottest sellers but hasn’t been available since 2017.

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Insane weather: Wild outlook for Monday

Dangerous weather and “relentless” rain is expected to continue up until at least Tuesday as residents are being warned to brace for damaging winds, flash flooding, heavy rainfall, “abnormally” high tides and disappearing beaches.

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China’s flamethrower drones on wild quest

Volunteers in China have converted a drone into a flying flamethrower in a dramatic campaign to destroy more than 100 wasp nests.

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Kid racks up $21k bill on mum’s iPad

Well, someone has made Santa’s naughty list.

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Bizarre reason for horror crash

An owl has flown from the scene after swooping into a driver’s open window, colliding with the head of the motorist and causing a car accident in the Lake Macquarie district on Saturday night.

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‘Dangerous’: State to be smashed

A major storm over northern NSW and southeast Queensland is set to worsen on Sunday, as authorities warn of 5m waves, flash flooding and dangerous winds.

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How Tech Can Bring Our Loved Ones to Life After They Die

Old photos, letters and tapes. Tech has long allowed us to preserve memories of people long after they have died. But with new tools there are now interactive solutions, including memorialized online accounts, voice bots and even humanoid robots. WSJ’s Joanna Stern journeys across the world to test some of those for a young woman who is living on borrowed time. Photo illustration: Adele Morgan/The Wall Street Journal

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Aussie native you might not have heard of

Most Australians probably like to think they have a pretty good knowledge about our native animals, but there is one brightly coloured critter that many might not know exists.

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Experts terrifying Aussie weather prediction

The unusual nature of Australia’s Black Summer bushfires may have marked the beginning of a new fire-fuelled “ice age” and the world seems to have “crossed a threshold” to a more dangerous future, a global fire historian says.

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SpaceX’s latest starship collapses

Elon Musk’s SpaceX suffered its second rocket mishap in days as the new Starship prototype collapsed on its launch pad.

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Snow leopards test positive for virus

Three snow leopards have tested positive for the coronavirus at a zoo in the United States.

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Month’s worth of rain to fall in Qld

A month’s worth of rain is expected to fall in southeast Queensland this weekend, bringing a number of flood and strong wind warnings to the region.

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Residents evacuated due to flood fears

Some residents in the North Coast of NSW are being told to evacuate as heavy winds and strong rain has led to a “major risk” of flash flooding and tidal surges in the state and Queensland.

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Why this $150k SUV is a secret bargain

Prudent folk say you should buy the cheapest car your ego can tolerate.

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How to score 100,000 frequent flyer points

Qantas has a launched a new Christmas promotion that will give frequent flyer members the opportunity to win a share of two-and-a-half million points.

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MasterCard and Visa dump porn site

MasterCard and Visa have announced they will suspend payments to Pornhub as the site comes under scrutiny for what it allows on its platform.

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Horrifying snake find at petrol station

This is the horrifying moment a massive python popped it head out of a petrol station bin while customers were filling up on fuel.

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Moment headless snake starts to move

A headless snake has been captured on video trying to defend itself after being prodded with a tennis racquet.

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Massive shark forces beach to close

Perth’s most famous beach has been evacuated and closed after a white shark was spotted.

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‘Monster’ red belly found in roof

A snake catcher has caught a “whopper” red-bellied black snake in the roof of a Queensland home, warning the reptiles “can absolutely climb”.

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WRX buyer’s wild ride with SAS Oz star

SAS Australia contestant, Molly Taylor, was on the wrong end of some rough treatment during her stint with SAS.

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ScoMo defiant as UN snubs Australia

Scott Morrison is sure an international climate summit that banned Australia will be “very nice” but insists he is not bothered by the snub.

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Brilliant story behind kangaroo photos

Images of injured wildlife from last summer’s horror bushfires season broke hearts around the world.

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‘Garbage’: Fury over long awaited game

The long-awaited Cyberpunk 2077 is finally out, but despite being announced before the last generation consoles even hit shelves, it reportedly runs like “garbage” on PS4 and Xbox One.

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Groundbreaking Mazda arriving next year

Mazda’s intriguing MX-30 crossover will hit local showrooms in the first half of 2021 with a choice of petrol or electric propulsion.

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‘Monstrous’ weather event to hit Qld

A “monstrous” weather event heading for the Sunshine State could lead to the “highest sea level ever” on the southern Queensland coastline.

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Man faces beastiality, child abuse charges

A Tasmanian man who allegedly uploaded and shared perverted videos of bestiality and child abuse to social media groups has been charged.

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Toyota to reveal breakthrough car in 2021

Toyota is preparing to show off its all-new SUV next year, which will be unlike anything the brand has built before.

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Explosion fears after truck rollover

A truck driver is in a serious condition in hospital after a road accident near Sydney Airport and there are fears the vehicles petrol tank could explode.

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Facebook, Messenger down in outage

Social media users across Europe and around the world have complained that Facebook, Messenger and Instagram have suffered an outage.

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‘King of Noosa’ finds a new throne

Former Bachelorette contestant Jess Glasgow turns to the surf industry in his newest venture.

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First woman on moon named

US space agency NASA has announced the team of astronauts that are bound for its return to the moon, including the woman who is due to be the first to step foot on the lunar surface.

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You don’t want to see this when driving

A South Australian family were in for a shock after a snake popped up from the bonnet of their car.

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BMW’s newest weapon hits the road

It looks just as bold in the metal. Deliberately designed to polarise opinions, the new BMW 4 Series and its enormous grille are a popular talking point in the automotive community.

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The one vehicle all Aussies want

Spotted the other day: One of those enormous RAM utes doing a six-point turn to try to get into a normal Australian car space. The driver shuffled forward and back, forward and back, before eventually before giving up and driving away in shame.

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Bushfire burns near Sydney homes

Firefighters are battling a blaze burning near a neighbourhood of suburban homes in southwest Sydney.

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Boat ramp stunt massively backfires

An Aussie YouTube star could cop a fine of up to $1 million or spend seven years in jail after a viral video he filmed led to charges of environmental damage when he sunk a Ford Falcon and a boat trailer in the Tweed River.

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Inside porn trap that snared NRL star

EXCLUSIVE

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Shocking moment bird swallows alligator

A wildlife photographer has captured the shocking moment a great blue heron gulped up a baby alligator, jaw to tail.

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Proof even animals have had enough of 2020

Humanity seems to be in agreement that 2020 has been a dumpster fire of a year – but these animals don’t look like they’ve enjoyed it much, either.

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‘Successful’ test ends in dramatic fireball

A high altitude test of the huge Starship rocket from SpaceX has been heralded as a success, despite the rocket exploding as it touched back down to Earth.

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SpaceX Starship lands in a fireball after “successful” test

Elon Musk's SpaceX has conducted a "successful" high altitude test of a rocket it hopes will help colonise Mars, despite exploding in a massive fireball when it touched back down.

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Facebook hit by mammoth lawsuit

Facebook has been hit with a mammoth lawsuit for allegedly using its “monopoly power” to stifle competition, in a case that could force it to offload Instagram and WhatsApp.

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‘Extreme fire weather’ warning

Australians are being urged to brace for more catastrophic fire seasons to come because of the country’s rapidly changing climate.

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Tattooed-covered Insta model fronts court

A tattoo-covered Brisbane beauty who calls herself the “Blue Eyes White Dragon” on social media will remain on bail over the Christmas break until her sentencing next year.

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Aussie towns in danger this weekend

Some of Australia’s most populated regions are also some of its most flood prone.

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Tattooed-covered Insta model fronts court

A tattoo-covered Brisbane beauty who calls herself the “Blue Eyes White Dragon” on social media will remain on bail over the Christmas break until her sentencing next year.

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Terrifying anti-vaxxer attack exposed

Anti-vaxxers and COVID-deniers have succeeded in shutting down an Instagram page used to dispel virus myths.

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Australia’s most successful charity

A South Australian fundraising campaign to help bushfire-affected wildlife received the most donations in the nation through GoFundMe this year.

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Popular luxury SUVs recalled over fire risk

Land Rover has issued a recall on two popular models due to a fire risk.

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‘Rapid’ move towards hotter, drier climate

Australia is “rapidly” moving towards a hotter, drier climate, with average temperatures to continue on an upwards trajectory and rainfall being predicted to gradually decline in parts of the country.

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Indie game achieves cult status

REVIEW

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Why Aussie car fans will love this SUV

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is unashamedly American – it’s big, powerful and decadent. But scratch beneath the surface and there is more than meets the eye.

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Deadly find in Queensland bat

A case of lyssavirus – a deadly rabies-like illness – has been confirmed in a Queensland bat, as health authorities warn of a surge in flying fox bites and scratches.

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’Major flood and rain event’ about to hit

Australia’s “heat engine” is set to essentially shut down, at least for a time, bringing an end to the scorching temperatures that have plagued the continent.

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Hi-tech jets grounded after crash

The air force has grounded 35 jets after two pilots were forced to eject before a crash in Queensland.

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Surfer attacked by shark in WA

A surfer has had a narrow escape in a shark attack off Western Australia’s north, with the predator biting the board.

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Aussies’ big Tesla gamble exposed

Aussies are cashing in on Tesla’s success, but there are storm clouds on the horizon.

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Sick ‘intent’ behind email inquiry

The email an Australian terrorist sent to a rifle club a month before he booked flights to New Zealand was among the “first manifestations of his terrorist intent” according to a Royal Commission into his vile crimes.

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Minister ‘physically ill’ over war crimes

The Afghan war crimes report did not cover “fog-of-war” incidents but levelled accusations of “cold-blooded murder”, the Defence Minister says.

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Shocking pictures of fire-ravaged island

It’s taken about two months for calm to be restored to fire-ravaged Fraser Island, although it appears too little too late for the heavily scarred heritage-listed isle.

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Aussies warned ‘don’t click on this link’

COVID-19 isn’t the only pandemic we’re suffering right now. Our digital lives are under unprecedented attack and the very thing that is meant to keep us safe from the actual virus – staying home – may be increasing our risk of digital infection.

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Jaw-dropping price of new Apple gadget

Apple has announced a pair of super-expensive noise cancelling headphones in the lead up to Christmas, capping off a run of new releases to close out the end of 2020.

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Aussie invention ‘recipe for disaster’

Australia has a rich history of ingenious inventions, but the Hills hoist, solar hot water and Wi-Fi apparently have nothing on our latest creation.

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What Aussies Googled in 2020

It has been a year dominated by crisis from beginning to end as devastating bushfires tore across Australia and then coronavirus changed life as we know it.

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Military jet crashes at Qld RAAF base

An air force jet has crashed at a Queensland base forcing the pilots to eject from the plane.

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Iran’s scary new weapon claim

One of Iran’s top scientists was killed in a hail of bullets that miraculously missed his wife sitting in the car next to him last month, and now a high-ranking member of the country’s agency in charge of national security has made some scary claims about the weapon that may have killed him.

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‘Crazy’: Grim prediction for Aussie summer

A climate watcher has said that she is “in shock” at how hot Australia’s summer has been so far and it had “rewritten the rule book” on the effect of major meteorological climate drivers.

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15 hospitalised after Qld lightning strike

Two teachers and 13 school children were taken to hospital after lightning struck near where the students were playing in Queensland.

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New hi-tech SUV coming to Australia

Australia’s newest luxury car brand is about to launch its most important vehicle to date.

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Musk’s mysterious cameo in hyped game

Tesla founder Elon Musk or a character looking extremely like him has been spotted in one of the decade’s most hotly anticipated video games before its release later this week.

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‘World is watching’: Tech giants to pay for news

Australia is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to force multibillion-dollar tech giants Facebook and Google to pay for the news they use after the Federal Government confirmed it would introduce digital news laws into parliament tomorrow.

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Upgraded fire-breathing sedan revealed

Kia’s most driver-focused machine just got smarter.

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Big change that would make roads safer

The state’s motorising organisation wants more highway patrol cars on NSW roads as motorists confess this would make them far more likely to obey road rules.

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‘Premeditated’ military call ‘inexcusable’

The federal government has been accused of “premeditating” its decision to revoke meritorious unit citations after revelations the Queen was asked to approve changes to the award’s terms four months before the inquiry concluded.

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The new Volkswagen Golf 8 launches in Australia in 2021

The most divisive aspect of Volkswagen’s popular hatchback won’t be part of the new Volkswagen Golf 8 range.

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‘He was driving in his very own coffin’

Young male drivers will be targeted this festive season as Queensland authorities try to reduce the state’s highest road toll in five years.

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Fortnite stoush with Apple begins in court

The creators of popular online video game Fortnite claim Apple caused great competitive harm to iOS users in Australia when they kicked their game off the App Store.

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Former space boss drops wild alien claim

The truth may be out there — but nowhere near as out there as this tale.

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Man’s bizarre message to match

A man who used a website to analyse photos of a woman he matched with on a dating app to check if she was pretty enough to go out with didn’t like it when she returned the favour.

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Shock move for Mazda’s next SUV

Mazda’s most popular car is about to go through a massive transformation, according to overseas reports.

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Fears fire could reignite after rain

Fire crews on Fraser Island have welcomed a brief wet reprieve but say the fight is not over as they plan for the worst but “hope for the best”.

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Owner charged after dog dies in hot car

A man has been charged after allegedly leaving his five-year-old dog in a hot a car at Padstow, in Sydney’s south west, for several hours on Monday.

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Long delayed game worth the wait

One of the most anticipated video games of 2020 is finally coming out after several delays but it’s been worth the wait.

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Google could ‘restrict Aussie features’

Google is reportedly looking at how it can restrict some features from Australian users as legislation that would force digital platforms to pay for news heads to parliament this week.

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UN calls out Aussie suburb for dire record

A scorching hot day in a western Sydney suburb is being held up as one of the “extraordinary” proof points that could lead 2020 being declared one of the three hottest years on record.

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Sydney fish makes Arabian Desert bloom

A Sydney fish farm has discovered a lucrative side hustle: making fish manure into fertiliser and selling it to the Middle East.

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Shark attack victim releases statement

The man who survived a shark attack off of South Australia’s Kangaroo Island on Sunday has released a statement about the terrifying encounter, revealing it felt like he’d been “hit by a truck”.

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Deadly snake swims at popular beach

Crowds of swimmers were left dashing for safety after they spotted a deadly brown snake swimming at a popular Queensland beach on the weekend.

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Major delays on busy motorway

A truck that caught alight and spilt diesel on the Hume Motorway is causing major traffic delays for northbound motorists at Eagle Vale, southwest of Sydney’s CBD.

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Wettest summer for 10 years expected

Despite Australia sweltering through its hottest November on record, this summer is still shaping up to be wetter, and potentially cooler, than recent years due to the La Nina climate event.

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Rebel MP’s return sparks leadership talk

A rebel MP’s return to the Nationals party room has reignited rumblings over the party’s leadership.

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Bin chicken’s bizarre ‘superpower’

The ibis has a special ability to find food underground by detecting vibrations with their beak – a skill they inherited from their dinosaur ancestors, according to a new study.

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Aus Post apologies for ’offensive’ message

Australia Post has apologised after an “unauthorised” message appeared on its website over the weekend.

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Why scrapping of SAS unit is on ice

A plan to disband a special forces squadron at the centre of war crimes allegations has been delayed.

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Racist joke prompts China backlash

A video game has been bombed with negative reviews and the associated movie pulled from theatres in the world’s biggest market over a racist bit of dialogue.

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Latest weapon in fight against virus

Fourteen dogs have begun a trial to determine whether COVID-19 can be sniffed out at Australia’s airports before it can spread into the community.

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Wild weather sees snow fall in summer

As if 2020 couldn’t get any weirder, snow has fallen on parts of Australia in the height of summer.

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Where your stolen credit card goes

If you’ve ever wondered where your stolen credit card turns up, a cybersecurity firm is offering hard proof.

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‘Life threatening’: Fire approaches town

A bushfire that has razed through half of Fraser Island is on Monday morning fast encroaching on a township and threatening dozens of lives.

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Tiny possum found after fires

A tiny possum that it was feared might never be seen again after a horror bushfire season destroyed part of its habitat has apparently survived the wildlife apocalypse.

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Wild moment turtle saved from shark

That’s one lucky turtle.

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Australia’s major China miscalculation

China’s word warriors scored a major victory over Australia this week. It was a deliberate manoeuvre in what Beijing considers to be a clash of civilisations. So what do the wolf warriors want?

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Elon Musk’s bold $9bn move

The world’s second richest man is reportedly considering packing up and moving to a different state where he won’t pay as much tax.

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Surfer bitten by white shark in SA

A surfer has been flown to hospital after he was attacked by a white shark in waters off Kangaroo Island in South Australia.

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Teslas take part in ‘tunnel rave’

One of Elon Musk’s lesser known companies is a step closer to having a real product as completion nears on The Boring Company’s first functioning tunnel.

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‘Offensive’ Lambo plates seized by cops

A Sydney barrister has threatened to sue NSW Police after officers pulled him over and seized his personalised Lamborghini number plates deemed “offensive” by transport bureaucrats.

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Fire warning for Fraser Island village

A third bushfire warning has been issued for Fraser Island as worsening conditions threaten a major tourist village.

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Real reason China is mad at us

This week China took a sledgehammer to what was left of its relationship with Australia when a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman posted a tweet that set the world on fire.

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When Qld heatwave will peak

Heatwave conditions are expected to continue to cause havoc for Queenslanders on Sunday, with warnings temperatures could exceed 40C in some parts of the state’s southeast.

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Asteroid capsule lands in Aussie outback

A capsule containing a sample of an asteroid that could help unlock enduring mysteries about life on Earth has landed “perfectly” in the South Australian outback.

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How Kia is bucking this annoying trend

Popular car brands such as Toyota and Mazda are shunning cheap circa-$20,000 cars in favour of fully-loaded versions, while brand such as Hyundai and Honda are dropping them completely.

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Tumbleweeds blanket suburban homes

Residents in a housing estate in northwest Melbourne have been trapped inside after huge amounts of tumbleweeds blanketed their homes and yards.

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Shocking image from US COVID hospital

For the second day in a row, the United States on Friday notched a record number of coronavirus cases in 24 hours, reaching 225,201 new infections, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

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‘I’ve never felt more proud of Australia’: PM

Scott Morrison says he has never felt more proud of his country, as this “incredibly tough year” comes to a close.

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Asteroid chunk to land in SA outback

Samples from a 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid collected by a Japanese spacecraft in two extraordinary touchdown manoeuvres are about to land in South Australia’s outback.

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Mystery monolith frenzy solved

The monolith mystery seems to be “solved” as a group of stunt artists are taking responsibility and claim to sell them for $60,596 each.

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Fraser Island locals told ‘prepare to leave’

Queensland fire services have issued a “prepare to leave” warning for the Kingfisher Bay Resort and Village region on Fraser Island.

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Where it will reach 47C today

Queensland is in for a scorcher on Saturday with the mercury set to soar to up 47C in some parts of the state.

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Execution for breaking virus restrictions

A North Korean citizen has been publicly executed by authorities for violating “emergency quarantine measures,” according to Radio Free Asia.

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The four-door sedan Ferrari won’t build

Alfa Romeo has lived in the shadows of Italy’s better known car brands, but upgrades to its performance sedan make it stand out from the crowd.

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America’s chilling China weapon warning

Top US defence chiefs have warned of the stunning rise of China’s military capabilities — warning the country could potentially “dominate” America in a conflict by the middle of the century.

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’Unusual’ December winter spell to hit

Much of Australia’s south and east has been warned to get ready for a wild few days of weather with sustained heatwaves as well as an “intense” cold front bringing rain and storms.

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How a turtle got lost far from home

A little flatback turtle — said to have had a real life Finding Nemo moment — has been returned back to Queensland waters after it was swept up by a current and washed up thousands of kilometres from home.

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China blames PM for amplifying tweet

A Chinese diplomat says the Prime Minister’s reaction to a graphic social media post has spread awareness of Australia’s alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, and insists “concrete actions” must be taken to repair relations with China.

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Victoria to be hit with 100km/h winds

Victorians should batten down the hatches this weekend with a cold front to bring “exceptionally strong winds” of more than 100km/h across almost the entire state and even snow in elevated areas.

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AFP to ‘take over’ online accounts

Law enforcement will be given the power to take control of serious online criminals’ accounts after the “most significant review” into the nation’s intelligence set-up was released.

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Bold proposal for new Australian state

A Victorian MP has put forward a bold proposal for Australia to have a new state comprising regional parts of Victoria and NSW.

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Fraser Island conditions to ‘deteriorate’

Gusty winds and hot conditions are set to further fuel the out-of-control Fraser Island bushfire, but the Queensland Premier is adamant that “everything that can be done is being done”.

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Man streams pregnant girlfriend’s death

WARNING: Distressing.

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‘Angry’: war crimes report release blasted

Australia gave its enemies ammunition when it publicly released “unproven rumours” about its soldiers murdering Afghan children, Liberal MP Andrew Hastie has warned.

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TikTok used to find ‘mystery hottie’

A woman has used TikTok to find a mystery hottie who left a cute message on her phone after she lost it at a music festival.

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Crazy virus conspiracies debunked

Experts are warning the public to ignore dangerous myths about the COVID-19 jab as the UK becomes the first country to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine.

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Popular car recalled over faulty brakes

Toyota Australia has issued a safety recall for nearly 24,000 of its popular vehicles over faulty brakes fears.

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Aussies told not to flock to shopping malls

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is urging Aussies not to flock to airconditioned shopping centres this summer as coronavirus remains an ongoing threat.

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Scooter grinches steal Christmas dog

A pair of brazen grinches have stolen an inflatable Christmas dog decoration from the front yard of a house in Melbourne’s west.

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Massive Aussie phenomenon streamed live

It’s a massive natural phenomenon that’s right on our doorstep and it’s hoped that an Australian first event will bring the whole country together in awe.

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Tested: Alfa Romeo’s BMW M3 rival

Italy's finest sports sedan offers a strong alternative to German luxury models.

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Wild road rage brawl caught on video

Dashcam footage has shown the moment a man appeared to be punched in the head during a shocking brawl that broke out on a Gold Coast street at the weekend.

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Driven: Toyota GR Yaris

Turbo, all-wheel-drive Yaris represents a new hot hatch benchmark.

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The best new car deal of the decade

Who would have thought the humble Toyota Yaris would sit at the same table as the legendary BMW M3, Subaru WRX STI, Ford Falcon GT-HO or Holden Torana GTR XU-1?

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Huge change for new VW Golf

The new Volkswagen Golf 8 will launch in Australia with a conventional automatic transmission as opposed to the brand’s divisive “DSG” dual-clutch auto.

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Court decides fate of sacred trees

Works along a stretch of a Victorian highway have been stopped to protect trees sacred to Indigenous people after a court ruling.

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Grim forecast for fire-ravaged island

Embattled firefighters tackling a raging blaze on Fraser Island can expect no relief from the skies other than from water bombers with next-to-no rain until the middle of next week.

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CIA posts tricky photo puzzle

The CIA has set wannabe spies another visual puzzle – this time with a wintry theme.

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No rain relief for fire ravaged island

Aerial footage of fire raging out of control on heritage-listed Fraser Island

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Weird reason for ‘horror movie’ roo attack

A kangaroo attack on a woman out for a morning run has been blamed on the Sarah Jessica Parker perfume she was wearing.

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New powers to combat bushfires, floods

New powers that will enable the commonwealth to declare a national emergency will be introduced into the parliament on Thursday.

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Toyota recalls thousands of HiLux utes

Toyota has issued a safety recall for its most popular vehicle due to potentially faulty brakes.

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Huge gap in climate change action

The world needs to decrease fossil fuel production by six per cent a year to keep global warming to 1.5C but countries instead plan to ramp up production.

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Why TikTok Has Become a Launchpad for Entrepreneurs

TikTok is becoming a popular forum for Gen-Z and Millennials to learn about entrepreneurship and making money. To find out more, WSJ spoke with three TikTokers who are attracting large audiences that support their thriving online businesses.

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Frightening find inside Kmart bra

A Victorian woman has taken to social media to share the unwelcome, eight-legged surprise she found hiding inside a bra while shopping at Kmart.

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Dog tied to clothesline dies from heat

A dog has died after it was tied to a clothesline in a residential backyard and suffered from heat exhaustion.

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Scary weather news for 57 Aussie towns

Almost 60 towns and cities across Australia recorded their hottest November day since records began last month, new data has revealed.

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Bonkers new stress therapy revealed

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a destructive force through 2020, but a genius form of stress relief could be on the horizon.

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Bushfire season is here: How bad will it get?

Experts are warning we could see a repeat of last year's bushfire horror.

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Strange smell exposes husband’s lie

A bloke was forced to sell his brand new PS5 after he lied to his wife and told her it was an air purifier.

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Australia blasted over ‘suicidal’ policy

Australia’s climate change policy has put it on a “suicidal” path and is evidence of a “lack of integrity”, according to a former top United Nations climate official.

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Chemical spill shuts down Port of Brisbane

A berth at the Port of Brisbane is in lockdown following a chemical spill caused by two damaged shipping containers.

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Man’s terrifying encounter with shark

A diver fought off a 2.5m hammerhead shark with his camera stick while fishing in Cape York Peninsula.

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Woman’s brain altered by old servo sushi

A mum battled incontinence, hallucinations and insomnia for months after her decision to eat five-day-old sushi from a service station.

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Review into how raging bushfire got so bad

Residents have again been put on notice to evacuate Fraser Island with a bushfire raging out of control, as the Queensland Premier announced a review of the island’s management.

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Woman’s terrifying find under car door

A woman in northern New South Wales made a terrifying discovery under her car door handle that has left her too scared to drive.

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Electric cars about to take giant leap

Hyundai Motor Company has revealed its electric future, with some groundbreaking vehicles to hit the road next year.

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‘Huge mistake’: China’s move will backfire

China has made a “huge mistake” by acting aggressively towards Australia in a move that will spur Western nations to join forces to tackle growing aggression from the superpower, Australia’s former foreign minister has said.

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Woman fights off snake with Xmas paper

A brave pet owner managed to save her nine-week-old puppy from the clutches of a carpet python using her bare hands and a roll of Christmas wrapping paper.

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Andrews weighs in on China feud

Daniel Andrews has condemned the Chinese government for releasing a graphic fake image of an Australian soldier slitting a child’s throat on Twitter.

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Alien truth Obama can’t reveal

The truth is out there – but former US president Barack Obama’s lips are sealed.

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Temperatures to climb into mid-40s

Conditions are set to worsen on the burning Fraser Island with Queensland’s heatwave continuing on Wednesday.

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Chaos on Melbourne freeway after crash

A crash on a Melbourne freeway is causing chaos for morning commuters.

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Influencer’s huge effort to win a bet

When Sarah Wilson was travelling through the US she was sitting in a vegan smoothie bar working on her new book when she struck up a conversation with a fellow customer.

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New rules to stop scam callers hassling you

Scam callers have stolen more than $35 million from Aussies so far this year.

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Land Rover driver’s beach nightmare

A bloke in a Land Rover Defender has found himself in a nightmare scenario after he decided to take it for a quick spin at the beach.

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Dramatic inferno after lightning strike

Sydneysiders were plunged into darkness on Tuesday night and a historic bell tower erupted in flames after it was struck by lightning as wild storms hammered the city.

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China shares new Australian cartoon

China’s government mouthpiece The Global Times has published a cartoon depicting a bloodied kangaroo while demanding Australia apologise to China’s “wolf warrior artist”.

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China’s plan to break Australia

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Shocking picture of Aussie soldier emerges

Shocking pictures have emerged purporting to show an Australian soldier drinking from a prosthetic leg of a dead man in Afghanistan.

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$60 fee all cyclists should pay

While some motorists complain long and hard that cyclists aren’t forced to pay registration fees, no state is going to start making them, but there is one fee cyclists can pay to protect themselves and others on the road.

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