Outbreak of deadly dog disease spreads

While the world continues to be occupied with the COVID pandemic, another life-threatening disease has emerged in Northern Australia, one that’s cause for considerable alarm for the millions of dog owners around the country.

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Bizarre truth behind viral meteorite pic

Images of a so-called meteorite crash landing on the grounds of a Queensland school have gone viral.

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Missing snorkeller’s body found

The body of a woman who disappeared while snorkelling at a Melbourne beach has been found.

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Google’s ‘disregard’ for Aussies exposed

Big tech’s threats to punish Australians for proposed media reforms show its “sobering power” but are unlikely to be carried out, a senate inquiry has heard.

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Toyota’s plan to take on big tech

Toyota has devised a plan to take on big tech.

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Australia’s incredible $26b opportunity

Australia is set to muscle in on an emerging industry that could see us become a global heavyweight – and rake in billions.

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What Google, Facebook changes really mean

Australians may soon be caught in a high stakes battle between a hostile foreign power and our national government.

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Man rushed to hospital after sheep attack

A man in regional NSW has been flown to hospital with suspected spinal injuries after being attacked by a sheep.

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Croc attack survivor’s terrifying injuries

A Cairns man has told of his harrowing encounter with a crocodile that had clamped down on his head as he swam at a local lake last week.

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Xiaomi announces revolutionary new ‘air charge’ technology

Xiaomi has announced a new wireless system that can recharge your phone from “several metres away”.

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‘Science fiction’: Mind-blowing new tech

Forget cables and charging stands.

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Why this brand has such loyal followers

Subaru has one of the most loyal followings in the car business, and its XV high-riding hatch shows just why buyers keep coming back for more.

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Female swimmer bitten by shark in WA

A female swimmer has been bitten by a shark near Margaret River in West Australia, forcing a beach to close.

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‘Furious’: China war tensions flare

China is “threatening war” after it authorised its warships to open fire on fishers plying traditional waters, warns the Philippines. Now Washington says it has Manila’s back.

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Why this small car will surprise you

Hyundai has surprisingly been developing a reputation as a maker of driver-focused cars lately as it sheds its cheap and cheerful image, and its i30 N Line warm hatch gives a glimpse of the potential of its top flight i30N performance car.

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Clues to the Next iPhone Are in Samsung’s New Galaxy S21

A fingerprint sensor embedded in the screen? An ultra-zoom camera? A faster 120Hz display? Samsung’s latest tells us a lot about what might come from Apple this year in the iPhone 13. WSJ’s Joanna Stern sifts through years of Galaxy and iPhone evidence. Photo illustration: Preston Jessee for The Wall Street Journal

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Google’s search video backfires

Search engines have come a long way since the days of Ask Jeeves.

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Miserable weather continues to lash Sydney

Sydney has been starved of its post-Australia Day summer bliss after receiving the heaviest rainfall so far this year on Thursday and the miserable weather is expected to continue.

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Luxury Mazda pushes premium brands

Mazda’s premium push has reached new heights with its most expensive model.

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Google’s cringey ‘coffee shop’ comparison

Are you guys seeing this?

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Trio of systems to bring fresh rain deluge

If you were hoping for the incessant rain to end and summer to get back to being, well, summery – there is bad news.

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PETA roasted for new ‘insult guide’

Animal rights organisation PETA has been roasted on social media after it called on people to stop using animals names to insult one another.

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Google’s new tactic in media war

Google has added another weapon to its arsenal in a fight with the federal government over the future of Australian news.

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Shock support for radical climate plan

Public hearings into climate change legislation proposed by independent MP Zali Steggall have begun in Canberra today, backed by a business group representing chief executives from the mining, energy and manufacturing sectors.

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Google’s aggressive new warnings

Google has ramped up its campaign against Australian laws to make it pay for the news it uses, adding a bold, yellow banner to all web results from its Australian search engine.

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‘Wild’ Google campaign dominates search

If you’ve tried to search something on Google recently, a big pop up is dominating your search results.

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Urgent car recall over fire fears

Dozens of Australians are driving around in cars that could potentially burst into flames.

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‘Concerning’: School grounds reach 70C

Concerns have been flagged for primary schools in western Sydney after a university study found unshaded areas where children play reached temperatures of up to 70C.

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Wet Aussie summer set to continue

Australia’s wet summer is set to stretch into autumn with above-average rainfall and hotter nights forecast for most of the nation over the next three months.

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GM’s ‘extraordinary step forward’

General Motors has announced it aims to make most of its cars and trucks emissions-free by 2035, as part of a wider campaign by the American auto giant to go carbon neutral.

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Albo reshuffle a ‘bandaid to a shark bite’

Labor leader Anthony Albanese has defended a decision to cut some of Tanya Plibersek’s responsibilities under his frontbench shake-up.

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Massive storm heading for Melbourne

A huge storm with heavy rain is tracking towards Melbourne on Friday morning as a band of thunderstorms and showers crosses the state.

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Skoda launches new Scala small hatch

Hatchbacks have gone out of fashion in recent years, but this well-equipped small car could change that.

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Best search engines for life after Google

More than nine in 10 web searches in Australia are typed into a Google search bar. Whether on a smartphone, laptop, tablet or television, dictated to a smart speaker or requested from a car’s connected dashboard, Google’s search engine is omnipresent in modern gadgets.

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World watches as WHO spotted in Wuhan

The world is watching as a team of COVID-19 detectives from the World Health Organisation officially entered the Chinese city of Wuhan to investigate inside the infamous origins of the virus.

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How Tech Companies Are Revamping the Remote-Work Experience

Prominent tech companies are embracing remote work amid an exodus of skilled labor from Silicon Valley. WSJ looks at what that could mean for innovation and productivity and what companies are doing to manage the impact.

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‘Mind blown’: Insane camera on $2000 phone

This week Samsung is releasing three new phones from their widely coveted Samsung Galaxy S series. The Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra (all of which are 5G devices). Although they’ve only just launched, I’ve had an early hands-on with the S21 Ultra 5G – the top end, more feature-packed device out of the lot.

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Google’s ‘dominant’ grip on Australia

Australians have been warned Google holds a “remarkably dominant” position over the web, just days after the tech giant threatened to walk away from the Australian market.

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Mercedes-Benz’s furious new SUV

It can be a fine line between a quick SUV and a hot hatch these days. About four centimetres, to be precise. Exhibit A: the new Mercedes-AMG GLA45 S.

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Gates shocked by ‘crazy’ online theories

Bill Gates says he’s been shocked at the level of “crazy” and “evil” conspiracy theories that have targeted him during the pandemic.

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Man attacked by crocodile

A man has sustained lacerations to his head, face, shoulder and hands after being attacked by a crocodile near a major northern Queensland city.

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New way scammers are rorting Aussies

The federal government has warned of a new wave of scam text messages aiming to cheat Aussies out of their money.

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Tesla reveals insane new model

The new Tesla Model S looks set to become Australia’s quickest car.

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Chimp’s mysterious zoo escape

A contractor at Taronga Zoo was given an early morning surprise when he spotted a cheeky chimpanzee sitting calmly outside its enclosure.

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Frenzy over shark that resembles Trump

A picture of a 2.7m shark has gone viral — as it bears an uncanny resemblance to former president Donald Trump.

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‘No escaping it’: Dad’s crash plea

The father of a teen who died and killed four people in a car crash has delivered a desperate plea, saying young drivers need to stop treating the roads for their own “entertainment”.

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Potential Albo replacement outlines vision

The woman touted as Anthony Albanese’s replacement has outlined her vision for a post-pandemic Australia, urging Labor to focus on “decent pay, job security and a strong safety net”.

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YouTuber slammed for Indigenous stunt

A Queensland YouTube star has been slammed for filming a tone-deaf publicity stunt at a Brisbane Invasion Day protest.

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Albo to dump long-serving MP

Labor leader Anthony Albanese will unveil a new frontbench following a reshuffle to be announced on Thursday.

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‘Significant’ summer rain on the way

The nation’s southeast is set for a drenching over the next two days with up to 100mm possible across parts of Victoria.

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Australia faces major reality check

Australia needs a dramatic increase in its emissions reduction targets to stay in line with the Paris Agreement’s goal of keeping global warming to well below 2C, analysis has found.

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Google faces harsh new laws over market abuse claims

Google could face even more regulations in Australia after a damning interim report by the country’s competition watchdog.

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‘Open fire’: China flexes muscles to US

Two formations of missile-carrying bombers and fighters surged into Taiwan’s airspace at the weekend. Their “target”, the USS Theodore Roosevelt and her escort, were captured by satellite as they faced off against the dummy attack run.

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Family goes viral with possum pets

A woman has gained cult online fame after she decided to welcome possums into her Melbourne home.

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Is Sony’s $3200 phone really worth it?

REVIEW

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How your sewage is being tested for virus

Wastewater testing for coronavirus fragments in NSW is becoming more effective, raising hopes the virus can be contained while the state waits for the rollout of a vaccine.

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Tomic WAG’s reaction to backlash

Social media star Vanessa Sierra has tentatively resumed her quarantine vlog after a brutal response to her last one, in which she revealed she never washes her hair herself.

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Australia not on Biden collision course

Australia is not on a collision course with Joe Biden as the new US President hits the reverse pedal on Donald Trump’s climate platform, the new Trade Minister says.

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Wild storms to lash parts of Victoria

Winds gusting at up to 90kmh have sparked a severe weather warning for parts of Victoria overnight.

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Supercar-rivalling BMW on its way

BMW’s new autobahn-storming super sedan is headed down under.

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Frustrating question finally answered

Twitter has launched a new tool aimed at policing misinformation and disinformation on the internet and it appears to have taken inspiration from a familiar source.

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Shark spotted in river following attack

A bull shark has been spotted in Perth’s Swan River close to the area where a swimmer was shockingly attacked earlier this month.

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$20k compo for asylum seekers

Almost 1300 asylum seekers could receive up to $20,000 each in compensation from the commonwealth following a serious data breach.

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Man’s embarrassing escape fail

An Australia Day reveller trying to flee police during celebrations in Cairns has become stuck in mud and had to be rescued by officers instead.

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Bizarre conditions on $70m holiday

Three men are set to spend more than $70 million each to while away two days flying to their next holiday spot, where they’ll spend eight days in sleeping bags before another two-day flight home.

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‘Distressing’ spike in Aus Day deaths

A dramatic increase in preventable coastal drownings during the Australia Day period has been described as “distressing” by the man who oversees the nation’s beach safety.

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‘Alarming’ number of drivers busted

As about 275,000 South Australian students return to school on Wednesday, parents and caregivers are being urged to drive with caution when doing the drop off and pick up.

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State’s staggering climate disaster bill

Queensland is acutely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change after paying more than double any other state or territory for extreme weather disaster losses in the past decade, according to a new report from a leading independent body.

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Outrage machine: What’s fuelling our online anger?

Getting angry online easier? Social media is increasingly fuelling polarising debate online for profit.

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Insane price for a piece of Aussie history

The very last Holden ever manufactured in Australia has been put up for auction this weekend and looks set to fetch a hefty $500,000.

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Vile finds prompt urgent photo warning

Federal police are warning parents to check their privacy settings before posting first day of school pictures of their children in uniform, warning it continues to “regularly seize images of children in the collections of online child sex offenders”.

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Baby emus dead after ‘horrific’ act

Three young emus have been killed in Victoria’s Gippsland region in what wildlife rescuers have labelled a horrific and deliberate attack.

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Surprising baby trend on the rise

Children born to parents who met online will be the majority within the next 18 years.

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Urgent warning to update iPhone

Apple has released an iOS update to address a number of security vulnerabilities that might have already been exploited by hackers to target iPhone users.

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Desperate search for dog after fatal crash

Residents of Brisbane’s bayside are being asked to help find a missing dog, who ran off after her owners were killed by an allegedly stolen car on Tuesday afternoon.

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COVID-19 vaccine campaign launched

The safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines will be splashed across the nation as part of the federal government’s $24m advertising blitz.

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President Biden’s massive move

US President Joe Biden has signalled he’s serious about climate change by vowing to replace petrol vehicles with electric ones across the US government’s roughly 650,000-strong fleet, according to reports.

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Aussie billionaire’s swipe at Musk

Australian billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has taken a swipe at the world’s richest man and called out his “green” credentials while outlining what he plans to do about the two million tonnes of greenhouse gas the company that delivered his own fortune emits every year.

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Shark spotted at Sydney beach

Beachgoers were momentarily ordered out of the water after a shark was spotted at a popular Sydney beach on Australia Day.

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States to swelter through Australia Day

Australia’s southeast states are set to swelter and soak through Australia Day as heatwaves, thunderstorms, heavy rain and tropical lows rage across different states.

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Popular SUVs recalled for brake fault

Two of Australia’s most popular SUVs have been caught up in a safety recall.

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Man attacked by goat in ‘bizarre’ incident

A man has been taken to hospital after he was charged by a goat while bushwalking in NSW.

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iPhone feature set to return

Apple could bring back fingerprint scanners on the iPhone as soon as this year.

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‘Appalling’: ScoMo told to act on rogue MP

A vaccine expert has labelled controversial coronavirus comments from Craig Kelly as “appalling” and “destructive”, pleading with the Prime Minister to put his MP in his place.

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‘See if’ they can fix broken game

More than a month on from it’s long-anticipated and thoroughly disappointing release, the developers of Cyberpunk 2077 are still struggling to fix what was supposed to be the game of the decade, with their latest attempt instead introducing another problem.

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India ‘thrashes’ Chinese soldiers in clash

Chinese and Indian soldiers have clashed along their disputed Himalayan border in a dangerous new escalation between Asia’s two most populous countries.

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Fatal shark attacks spike in Australia

Shark attacks decreased across Australia last year but the number of people mauled to death by the ocean giants climbed to the highest figure in more than 80 years.

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Beijing’s ominous ‘signal’ to Biden

Beijing has sent a none too subtle “signal” to the new Biden administration to take a step back from former President Donald Trump’s hard ball tactics against China.

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Board that decides Trump’s fate

Donald Trump could be allowed back on Facebook pending a decision by the social media giant’s mysterious “Oversight Board”.

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Protesters surround Gladys’s office

Animal rights activists wearing koala masks protested outside NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s office to highlight what they say is a link between the meat industry and the death of koalas.

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Advanced weapons ‘not about China’

The federal government will invest $1bn in advanced guided weapons for Australia’s maritime security, but the Defence Minister insists the announcement is not specifically about China.

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Why this will be the first electric ute

Most people haven’t heard of this car company, but it could soon be a household name thanks to some big time investors.

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‘Idiots’ filmed at deadly fishing spot

Vision has emerged of “idiots” fishing in the same spot where three men were killed in the NSW Illawarra region on the weekend.

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Xbox ‘messed up’ by hiking prices

Microsoft has admitted it “messed up” when it tried to up the price of the Xbox Live Gold subscription service you need to pay to play games online, and walked back the move as gamers threatened to jump to Sony’s rival PS5.

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Warning over iPhone’s ‘safe distance’

There’s a new warning for Apple customers who also depend on life saving medical equipment like pacemakers not to let their iPhone 12 get too close.

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TikTok told to block users after girl’s death

Video-sharing giant TikTok has been told to block accounts of users if it cannot verify their age after a 10-year-old girl in Italy died taking part in a terrifying viral challenge.

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Outspoken MP’s backhander to Albo

Bill Shorten has learnt his lesson after being dragged to the left before Labor’s shock 2019 election loss, backbencher Joel Fitzgibbon says.

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Huge change to affect popular SUV

Honda’s CR-V has a been a longtime favourite in Aussie driveways and a recent upgrade has made it a better all-round package. We sampled the mid-tier VTi X and VTi-L to see what’s new.

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400 fireys battle out-of-control blaze

Hundreds of firefighters are continuing to battle an out-of-control bushfire raging in the Adelaide Hills as residents brace for another day of dangerous conditions.

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Temps to exceed 40C as fire danger rises

Australians are bracing for elevated fire dangers and temperatures in the 40s gripping southeastern parts of the country, as a far-spread heatwave continues.

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Push for Facebook to unveil vaccine lies

A coalition of health and technology experts is demanding federal parliament hold big tech companies accountable for the conspiratorial misinformation spewing from social media.

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Starving dog tried to eat his own tail

A severely neglected dog who was so hungry he tried to eat his own tail has required amputation surgery.

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Rare mystery haze blankets Sydney

Sydneysiders may have been left scratching their heads early Sunday morning when a mystery haze blanketed parts of the city ahead of a scorching 33C day.

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Social star apologises for quarantine rant

Social media star Vanessa Sierra has apologised for divisive comments she made from inside hotel quarantine, saying the past few days have been “f***ing brutal”.

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Social star apologises for quarantine rant

Social media star Vanessa Sierra has apologised for divisive comments she made from inside hotel quarantine, saying the past few days have been “f***ing brutal”.

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Treasurer rips into Google

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has hit out at Google, saying the tech giant was doing itself a “big disservice” by threatening to remove the Australia public’s access to Google Search.

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‘Scorcher’: Half of country in heatwave

More than half of the Australian population is in the grips of a heatwave with temperatures expected to peak at 14C above average in most of the nation’s southeast cities.

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Firefighter lit 30 grass fires: cops

A volunteer firefighter has been charged after allegedly deliberately lighting more than 30 grass fires in southwest NSW.

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Tested: New budget friendly family SUV

SsangYong has been responsible for some of the ghastliest car designs of recent times but the new Korando looks good. The medium SUV is also well-equipped, has a seven-year warranty and looks decent value.

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City where kids can’t play on windy days

Life with a one-year-old is hectic in any household, but South Australian mum Karen Davis must stay especially vigilant.

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Huge crowds hit beaches amid heatwave

Large crowds are gathering at Sydney beaches on Saturday amid a heatwave which is set to linger over the Harbour City until Tuesday.

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Death linked to ‘extreme’ TikTok challenge

A girl aged ten accidentally died while taking part in a terrifying TikTok challenge, according to reports in Italy.

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Problem even ‘bigger’ than COVID-19

The head of a top Australian university has told a summit of world leaders the COVID-19 pandemic offers a “once-in-a-generation” chance to reset industry and the economy as we face an even bigger fight – climate change.

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Extreme heatwave to hit with 45C days

A mass of hot air has been brewing over the west coast and is expected to bring extreme heat to the nation’s south east.

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Mazda’s world first SUV put to the test

Mazda’s small CX-30 SUV is proving popular with buyers, but does its new range-topper with a world-first engine live up to the hype? We tested the X20 Astina model.

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Google’s move to ‘punish all of Australia’

Google is “prepared to punish the whole of Australia” to quash a plan to make it pay for Australian news content, a top media executive says.

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Google threatens Australia-wide ban

Australians could lose their “gateway to the internet” this year after Google threatened to lock them out of its search engine in an unprecedented retaliation against laws to make it pay for the news it uses.

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Aussie scientist to visit China bat lab

An Australian scientist trying to discover the origin of the coronavirus has been promised access to a Wuhan lab that’s leading the world in the study of bat-borne viruses.

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Where heatwave will be at its worst

South Australians are bracing for a heatwave with temperatures to peak in the mid-40s in some parts of the state.

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Four days of 45C as horror heatwave hits

Heatwave conditions will reach extreme levels in Australia’s southeast over the next four days as a “hot air mass” brings temperatures set to nudge 45C in parts of New South Wales.

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Reason many Aussies can’t book Airbnb

Airbnb has used a screening system to block hundreds of Aussies suspected of planning parties in holiday accommodations.

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Google issues huge threat to internet users

Google says it will have no choice but to make Google Search unavailable in Australia if the government succeeds in implementing its new media code.

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Jeep boss comes clean on local future

Jeep is in Australia for the long-haul, and cleaner vehicles will play a big part in resurrecting the brand.

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Internet ablaze over Biden picture

Children of the digital age are accustomed by now to the appeal of a throwback photo.

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First drive- 2021 Kia Stonic GT-Line

Kia's much-anticipated baby SUV has arrived in Australian showrooms.

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Shark warning over dead whale

A dead whale has washed up on a Victorian beach, sparking a shark warning ahead of a fishing carnival expected to draw hundreds of people to the area this weekend.

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Leaked memo reveals disappearing phones

A leaked internal memo from the CEO of Korean electronics manufacturer LG has indicated the company plans to change “the direction” of its smartphone business, where it has lost billions of dollars and market share as part of a failed bid to make its devices more popular.

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Google Chrome password trick you need to know

Google has a great security feature that can tell you if your passwords are up to scratch.

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‘Stunning’ end to Hitman trilogy

REVIEW: HITMAN 3

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Mercedes unveils affordable electric car

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the second chapter in its electric car story.

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NSW braces for ‘extreme’ heatwave

Bushfires, alcohol-related drownings and COVID-19 superspreading events are among the concerns flagged by emergency services as NSW and the ACT brace for a “significant” heatwave leading up to Australia Day.

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Illicit drug behind medical breakthrough

Antibiotic resistant infections like gonorrhoea could soon be treated by cannabis, as breakthrough research suggests the drug could be a potentially powerful tool in combating superbugs.

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The $2 trillion call Biden will make today

President Joe Biden, just after delivering his inaugural address, declared he would head to the White House to “get right to work” on his agenda.

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Clever ‘secret button’ on iPhones

Your iPhone’s Apple logo can act as a clever “secret button”.

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Popular dating app’s Aussie first

In an Australian first, popular dating app Tinder has granted free advertising space for one month in support of a success sexual violence communications campaign.

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Shocking photos show two-week shift

Two weeks ago today Donald Trump supporting rioters stormed the Capitol building in Washington D.C, leading to the deaths of five people.

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Hidden message in website redesign

US President Joe Biden has been inaugurated in Washington D.C., and the website for his time in the White House has been given an immediate makeover.

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‘Simple task’ that will save your life

Police in Victoria are pleading with drivers to use seatbelts following three fatal smashes already this year where the victims weren’t wearing them.

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The $2 trillion call Biden will make today

President Joe Biden, just after delivering his inaugural address, declared he would head to the White House to “get right to work” on his agenda.

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Major electric car breakthrough on the way

Electric cars might be about to get much more desirable.

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Important reason diamonds shot with laser

Scientists are shooting lasers through diamonds, ostensibly to create random sequences to improve digital encryption but also because as if you wouldn’t do the same thing when presented the chance.

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How hooning could save lives

Toyota is teaching autonomous cars how to drift, hoping razor-sharp skills could help next-gen safety systems prevent fatal accidents.

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Mask issue that won’t go away

Residents in Sydney’s west will be slapped with a $450 fine if busted throwing face masks on the ground, as the mandatory wearing of the protection equipment has increased the garbage threat.

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Grim traffic warning for Melbourne

Traffic in Melbourne is tipped to get “much worse” than it was before the COVID-19 pandemic, with modelling from Victoria’s peak infrastructure body revealing people are expected to ditch public transport for their cars.

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Raffle-winning hoon’s expensive burnout

Police have charged a man with dangerous and negligent driving after he was busted on camera attempting a burnout that destroyed his car.

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Luxury car in flames after ‘failed burnouts’

A driver has been charged after his luxury car burst into flames in Sydney’s west after he was allegedly trying to do burnouts on a suburban street.

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Hitman 3: Official trailer

Hitman 3 is the eighth major instalment of the long-running series and the conclusion of the World of Assassination trilogy that also includes Hitman (2016) and Hitman 2 (2018).

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‘Masterpiece’ in new Hitman finale

The final instalment in a trilogy for the iconic gaming franchise Hitman has been released.

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Commuter chaos as crash shuts freeway

A major Melbourne freeway has reopened after a serious collision caused significant delays for morning commuters on Wednesday.

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Far right site that can’t be shut down

After a global crackdown on extremist content online, a solitary social media site with virtually no moderation has managed to stay live.

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‘Monster’ snake guards family’s door

A deadly snake has been found guarding the door of a Queensland family’s home.

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Satellite pics reveal China’s master plan

Beijing’s “accelerated” aircraft-carrier building program is bearing fruit – with new satellite photos revealing its first fully combat-capable vessel racing towards completion.

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Samsung boss sent back to jail

The de facto leader of consumer electronics manufacturer Samsung has been sent back to jail for his role in bribing the now-former President of South Korea.

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Apple’s $350m China exit strategy

More Apple devices will be manufactured outside of China after the company that builds iPhones, MacBooks and other products for the tech giant invested heavily in neighbouring Vietnam.

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Luxury car maker’s bold new move

The grand old dame of motoring is getting a modern makeover.

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Drivers blast ‘crazy’ $311 mask fine

Just when Australians thought they had finally got their heads around all the COVID-19 fines, authorities have pointed out another penalty relating to face masks.

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New test to predict mood disorders

Research into specific levels of a brain protein has led Australian scientists to develop the world’s first blood test to accurately predict mood disorders in people.

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Heatwaves and cyclones this long weekend

Australia will live up to its reputation as the land of drought and flooding rains this weekend, with everything from cyclones to heatwaves expected to descend on parts of the country.

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Motoring giant gambles on fast-car future

Renault is betting its fledgling Alpine performance car spin-off can take on the likes of Porsche and Mercedes-AMG in the electric age.

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Kamala Harris laughs at cheeky Trump jab

Fans of incoming Kamala Harris have been treated to a behind the scenes look at the incoming vice president, with her niece sharing videos of her cracking jokes with her aunty.

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Wild surf to lash state’s coastline

Waves of up to five metres are expected to lash the NSW coast over the coming days, prompting calls for people to avoid the water.

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College student’s awkward brag backfires

Court records have revealed the savage messages a friend sent Kentucky student Gracyn Courtright after she bragged about her participation in the storming of the US Capitol on January 6.

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Man’s extreme tattoo prank

A man has taken his pranks to the next level after getting a tattoo on his leg in a bid to prank his friends.

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The great unknown about virus vaccine

Just as Australians are getting prepared to roll up their sleeves for the COVID-19 jab, a new hurdle has emerged.

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Aussie probes mystery Chinese virus cases

An Australian virus expert who has flown to China to investigate the origins of the coronavirus pandemic says his team will be looking at events prior to one of the first known outbreaks at a Wuhan animal market.

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‘Erratic’ cyclone misses coast

Queensland’s first east coast cyclone of the year has overnight weakened to a tropical low and moved offshore, allaying fears it could bring winds of up to 150 km/h when it reached land.

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Is now the time to buy a used car?

Used car prices soared to record highs last year as Australians shunned public transport due to COVID-19 fears, with an analyst labelling the jump “incredible”.

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Inside Tomic’s hotel quarantine room

Bernard Tomic’s girlfriend Vanessa Sierra has shared an intimate view of their quarantine room, revealing they have been stuck inside playing video games up to 11 hours a day.

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Huge problem spotted with new phone

Chinese technology powerhouse Xiaomi is apparently working on a new foldable phone to rival Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2.

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Secret Aussie ute shatters auction record

There is a new king of Aussie cars.

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Tropical cyclone to smash Qld coast

A major Cairns shopping centre has closed its doors as the north Queensland coast braces for tropical cyclone Kimi, which could make landfall on Monday night.

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‘Threat to lives’ as Perth bushfire rages

A bushfire that has destroyed at least one home and threatened lives in Perth’s south remains unpredictable, as firefighters continue to battle the blaze.

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Two words that have enraged Beijing

The Chinese Government gets angry about a lot of big things.

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Virus deniers ‘don’t care who’s dying’

A doctor in the UK’s National Health Service has revealed coronavirus deniers are sending her and other doctors dozens of abusive messages daily, saying they don’t care who dies from the virus which has now killed more than 87,000 Britons.

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‘Honeypot’ tactic to find Trump fanatics

Women in the US are apparently using dating apps to track down insurrectionists who stormed the Capitol building last week to report them to the FBI.

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Storm front like a ‘loaded gun’

Southeast Queensland is bracing for wild and damaging storms on Saturday afternoon, with the approaching weather front described as a “loaded gun”.

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The car most makers won’t build anymore

Once upon a time, way back in the 20th century, long before SUVs and one-tonne utes ruled the roads of Australia, the most popular style of vehicle was a much lighter, lower four-door car with a large box in the middle for carrying people and a smaller box at each end.

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New ‘alarm’ to enforce social distancing

From virus-zapping drones to smart masks to disease-predicting wearables, the tech sector is showcasing ways to detect and mitigate the coronavirus outbreak.

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Smart tracker firm taking on Samsung

If you were the CEO of a company that only makes one kind of product, you might be a little worried to hear one of the biggest companies in the world was about to start competing with you. But the head of Tile has welcomed the challenge from Samsung.

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Possible cyclone risk off WA coast

Western Australia is bracing for the effects of a possible tropical cyclone forming off the northern coast this weekend, while parts of Victoria may see snow.

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X Factor singer slams ‘heartless’ scams

Generous Australians wanting to donate money to the family impacted by a fatal crash in regional NSW last week are being warned of fake fundraising accounts.

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How you can drive Porsche’s fastest cars

Did Mercedes put you on its F1 race seat shortlist when Lewis Hamilton caught coronavirus? Me neither.

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Huge cost of car company’s big move

It ain’t easy being green.

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Man charged with ‘sextortion’ of 245 girls

A Perth man who allegedly pretended to be a teenage social media celebrity to blackmail girls into sharing sexually explicit images and videos has been charged with 134 new offences.

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Trump ‘alias’ revealed in court filing

US President Donald Trump considered joining Parler under a pseudonym in the months before the controversial social network went dark, its chief executive claimed in court papers.

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ADF to buy fleet of ‘most lethal’ choppers

Australia’s defence capability will be bolstered, with the glitch-prone Tiger helicopter to be replaced by a fleet of Apache’s armed reconnaissance helicopter (ARH).

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‘Unreal’: Earthquake rocks mining town

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake has rocked a small mining town in Victoria’s west.

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Cheeky move likely to enrage Hanson

The rights to Pauline Hanson’s website have been bought, with internet surfers redirected to the Refugee Council of Australia.

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US racing pigeon becomes Aussie fugitive

A US racing pigeon is on the run from Australian quarantine authorities after making the incredible 15,000km journey from Alabama to Melbourne.

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Fans react to Samsung’s changes

Samsung announced three new smartphones and a pair of wireless earbuds at its Unpacked event on Friday morning, but not everyone is happy about some of the changes in the new devices.

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Couple’s crazy two-day desert ordeal

A couple is lucky to be alive after they became stranded in the remote Australian outback with no food or water for two days.

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Monkeys learn incredible new skill

Tourists who have been to Bali’s Uluwatu Temple are well aware of how cheeky the monkeys can be.

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Samsung reveal new Galaxy S21 smartphones

Samsung has announced new additions to its flagship Galaxy S series along with new wireless earbuds at its Unpacked event.

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Beloved niche phone Samsung killing off

Samsung has announced new wireless earbuds, three new flagship phones, and further fuelled speculation that it will kill off one of its most beloved devices.

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Aussie upstart taking on Apple

An Australian company is taking on the world’s most valuable brand at its own game – but its CEO reckons they have something the tech giants don’t: A head start.

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Karen’s standoff over car park goes viral

A standoff over a car parking space has gone viral on social media after a middle-aged woman, dubbed a “Karen”, stood in front of the vacant spot with her dog to reserve it.

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Australia braces for anti-vax nightmare

Australians are being urged to be wary of online disinformation as the federal government prepares to rollout the COVID-19 vaccine next month.

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Your nails and ears could reveal if you have COVID-19

Everyone knows the main COVID-19 symptoms to look out for, but experts have found two new indicators you may have the virus.

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Dogs’ favourite word revealed

If your dog gets over excited when you mention the word “walk”, you’re not alone.

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‘Pay up’: Treasurer’s message to Google

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has demanded Google pay up for original content rather than blocking it after revelations the tech giant had prevented Australian users from accessing news websites.

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Shark attacks swimmer in Perth river

A man has been bitten by a suspected bull shark while swimming in Perth’s Swan River.

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Icon disappearing from stores

There’s a high likelihood the last time you bought a computer it had one of these little stickers on it letting you know there was an “Intel Inside”.

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The hottest places to be in Australia

Parts of Australia’s east and west coasts are set to swelter, with temperatures exceeding 40C in some parts of NSW.

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Sony’s Tesla rival hits the road

Sony’s Vision S is a lot of things.

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Stunning find in hidden cave

It’s been described as one of the “coolest types of discoveries” because it was “hiding in plain site”.

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CES 2021: Smart Masks, Smart Air Purifiers and More Covid-Fighting Gadgets

At this year's virtual tech megashow, gadgets to protect you from Covid-19 are all the rage. But do you need a connected mask and a personal air purifier? What about a doorbell that takes your temperature? WSJ's Joanna Stern checks out this new gear—from her basement. Photo illustration: Preston Jessee for The Wall Street Journal

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Hydrogen could power future HiLux

Stand by for the hydrogen-powered HiLux.

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Simple question in tech giants’ TV feud

Korean tech giants Samsung and LG have revealed the new technology they will begin putting in their televisions, but a director at Chinese rival TCL had a simple question for the two tech giants: “What took you so long?”

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Mask with built-in phone and headphones

A new teched-up product is dominating this year’s Consumer Electronics Show for the same reason it’s all happening online this year.

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Greta Thunberg gets own postage stamp

Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg is set to get her own postage stamp.

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Australia’s inclusion on ‘infamous’ list

Australia in the only developed nation to be listed as one of 24 global deforestation fronts in a new World Wide Fund for Nature report.

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High-performance ‘barbarian’ on the way

A new breed of affordable performance cars is around the corner.

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Truck fire causes traffic chaos

A truck fire in Sydney’s northern beaches has caused traffic chaos for motorists, after a major road was forced to close.

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How Biden plans to deal with China

While the potential impeachment of Donald Trump continues to dominate the headlines, a close adviser for Joe Biden has revealed the three biggest challenges for the incoming President.

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Qld set for heavy rain, summer scorcher

While Queensland’s east coast is set for a wet end to the week, much of the state’s south will swelter through the first heatwave of 2021 as forecasters warn flood warnings are still active.

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Aussie arrested in dark web sting

An Australian citizen is being investigated after German prosecutors took down what they say is the world’s largest illegal marketplace on the dark web.

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‘Act immediately to survive’: Fire terror

Residents in several suburbs in Perth’s south were warned to “act immediately to survive” while others scrambled after being told it was “too late to leave” in a dramatic night which saw an out-of-control bushfire roar through the area.

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Facebook’s next target in Trump purge

Facebook will now remove content alluding to disinformation about a stolen US election, after Joe Biden’s presidential victory was certified last week despite rioters including those who organised “Stop The Steal” rallies on Facebook storming the US Capitol building in an attempt to stop the votes being counted.

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Defenceless animal carved with ‘Trump’

A manatee was found with the word “TRUMP” scrawled on its back in a Florida swimming hole, prompting an investigation from the United States Fish and Wildlife Services, reports said on Monday.

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Couple accused of neglecting animals

Two Queensland pensioners are facing dozens of animal cruelty-related charges, including allegations they failed to properly provide accommodation, food and water and treatment for injuries for animals in their care.

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Zip tie saves Aussie ‘MacGyver’ in desert

Australian motorcycle racer Toby Price has shocked the motorcycle world with a two cent fix that saved his multimillion-dollar Dakar Rally campaign by racing with a tyre held together by cable ties.

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Man’s alleged sick messages on Pinterest

A NSW man has been arrested on suspicion he used the picture platform Pinterest to initiate sexually explicit conversations with children.

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Severe fire warning for Victoria

Victoria is bracing for some severe weather on Wednesday with parts of the state under a total fire ban and hot temperatures set for Melbourne.

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There are no kitchen chores in the future

The evolving smart home is taking another turn in 2021 as we begin to talk with our appliances and allow them to talk to one another. On display in the virtual CES are a number of new innovations for our homes, some of which will be on sale in Australia this year. The hub of the home is changing to improve our cooking, with less effort and in a more hygienic way.

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‘Unfair’: Trump’s Twitter ban problem

The federal government is calling for consistency from social media giants after Donald Trump’s Twitter ban sparked fresh questions over their role in policing free speech online.

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Man’s alleged cruel lizard smuggling plot

A man accused of smuggling native Australian lizards to Hong Kong was found with $500,000 in his car, a court has heard.

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Nasty surprise under microwave

A veteran snake catcher has been called in for help after a metre-long serpent was spotted curled up beneath a microwave inside the staff kitchen of a Victorian government agency office.

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Beach shut after suspected shark sighting

A suspected shark sighting forced a popular Victorian beach to shut on Monday, with a young child rushed to hospital.

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‘Cat’ robber’s bizarre hostage demand

Staff at a Melbourne lost dogs home are in disbelief on Tuesday morning after a masked, armed robber held a worker at gunpoint before tying her up and demanding to know where the cats were.

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Samsung announce Galaxy upcycling program

Samsung has announced a new program to help people repurpose their old unused smartphones into a connected home device.

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Surprising truth about this ‘influencer’

Korean electronics giant LG has introduced its vision of the future to the tech world, and it received help from a bizarre guest to do it.

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Apple’s game-changing new product

Tech giant Apple is about to leap into the world of electric cars according to a new report.

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Electric power for Aussie icon

Toyota is experimenting with electric power for its LandCruiser 70 Series in Australia.

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LGBizarre ‘virtual influencer’ introduces LG cleaning robot

The first all-virtual Consumer Electronics Show is underway and it looks set to be a weird one in more ways than one -- with one company inviting a strange guest to speak at its opening press conference and introduce new products.

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Internet a ‘magnet’ for idiots: Shorten

Leaders must put a stop to conspiracy theorists and “keyboard cowards” on the internet, Labor MP Bill Shorten says.

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‘Cat’ robber’s bizarre hostage demand

A masked, armed robber, dressed in military style clothes, held a lost dog’s home employee at gun point and tied her up before demanding to know where the cats were.

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Sydney Metro will ‘shock everyone’

The impact Sydney Metro trains will have on inner city commuters will “shock everyone”, the NSW Transport Minister has said.

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Shameful Aussie road statistic revealed

The roads are getting heated this summer.

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Alert for fake Woolworths scam

Scammers posing as virtual Woolworths representatives have caught the eye of government watchdog Scamwatch after shoppers were asked to submit personal information to a text message.

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‘Leave’: Warning for out-of-control fire

An emergency warning has been issued for a bushfire burning out of control in South Australia’s southeast.

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Simple way cave men tamed wild wolves

A new study has found that the simple act of feeding excess meat to wolves during the Ice Age contributed to the evolution of what we now know as the modern day dog.

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Acting PM slams Trump’s Twitter ban

Acting Prime Minister Michael McCormack has slammed the decision by social media giants to ban US President Donald Trump as “censorship”.

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Popular Hyundai facing fire risk recall

Hyundai Australia is investigating a flaw in the popular Tucson SUV that has sparked fires in the US.

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Heatwave leads to hottest day for a year

Both Melbourne and Hobart are set to swelter through their most blistering conditions for almost a year today with the mercury set to top out at around 38C. Adelaide has already experienced its hottest morning since last summer.

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Acting PM knocks Twitter’s Trump ban

Australia’s acting prime minister says he “doesn’t support censorship” as multiple social media giants remove US President Donald Trump from their platforms.

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Teen reveals how parents ‘track’ her

As a child, parents can be pretty strict when it comes to what you do and who you see, because, well, it‘s their job – but at what age should you be allowed some freedom?

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Man threatened to kill MP: cops

A man has been arrested and charged after a member of Victorian parliament was allegedly sent death threats.

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Scorching heat to blast southeast

Adelaide and Melbourne are set to swelter on Monday with temperatures pushing 40C while regional inland areas in South Australia and Victoria can expect a mini-heatwave to last for several days.

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Big problem with $899 headphones

REVIEW

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Satellite pics show Trump danger growing

While the world has been distracted by the circus in Washington DC following Donald Trump’s electoral defeat, 10,000 kilometres to the east sinister moves have been quietly taking place with the aim of creating the world’s 10th nuclear armed nation.

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Mercedes-Benz goes next level in tech with the MBUX Hyperscreen

Mercedes-Benz introduces its super futuristic MBUX Hyperscreen.

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Why this car is unlike any other

Small SUVS are 20 cents a dozen these days – every car brand has one – but Citroen’s C3 Aircross brings a combination of style and substance few can match. But there is one big catch.

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What China’s New Digital Currency Tells Us About a Cashless Future

China is testing a digital yuan, aiming to accelerate the replacement of cash and increase state control in a society where digital payments via Wechat Pay and Alipay are already the norm. Here’s what Beijing’s new system looks like—and how it would work. Photo credit: Florence Lo/Reuters

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‘Code Red’: SA braces for heatwave

As parts of South Australia brace for a heatwave, additional accommodation and services have be made available for those living on the streets.

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Woman killed by shark in NZ named

A young woman killed by a shark in New Zealand grew up in Western Australia.

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Winds finally help ease bushfire threat

Favourable wind conditions have finally helped firefighters battling a bushfire that has been raging north of Perth for almost one week.

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‘Heat engine’ set to bring soaring temps

After a cool start to 2021 in the south and east, Australia’s “heat engine” is cranking back to life and that will lead to soaring temperatures in the coming days.

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‘Delete his account’: Trump on notice

Social media platforms have taken their strongest action yet against US President Donald Trump but are now facing calls to go even further and delete his accounts altogether.

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Fine print prompts huge exodus

Users of Facebook-owned encrypted messaging platform WhatsApp appear to be abandoning the platform in droves after learning it would soon share their information and data with the social media giant whether they want it to or not.

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Man’s alleged vile messages to ‘child’

A Ryde man has been charged with attempted online grooming after allegedly sending vile sexual messages to someone he believed was a young girl.

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Australia’s 2020 climate ranking

Australia has recorded its fourth warmest year in history.

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Mercedes tech goes next level

The next electric car from Mercedes-Benz won’t actually be able to read its driver’s mind, it will just seem that way. Called EQS, this big battery-powered luxury sedan will be the first Mercedes-Benz to feature the company’s new MBUX Hyperscreen.

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Kia’s new standout family car

A people mover is typically the vehicle you need, rather than the one you want. As a breed they’ve been overtaken by the seven-seat SUV, because mums and dads love the fact they can transport a large tribe in something that looks vaguely stylish.

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Grim warning on Australia’s fire future

Last year’s fire season was “unmatched” because 2019 was the hottest and driest year on record, a study of factors behind the Black Summer bushfires found.

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Odd result of Australia’s ‘unusual’ weather

The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed that 2020 was Australia’s fourth warmest year on record with temperatures 1.15C above average.

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Hot weather fears as bushfire rages

A bushfire that has been raging north of Perth for almost one week has torn through 9500 hectares and there are fears the hot weather could cause a further flare up of the uncontrolled blaze.

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New car allows parents to spy on kids

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee L is pitched as the ultimate family car.

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‘Dead terrorist’: Shot woman trolled

A woman shot dead during today’s violent protests in Washington DC has been brutally mocked by cruel trolls on social media.

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‘Dark ages’: Australia’s worst internet

Residents in one NSW region are being sent “back to the dark ages” because NBN infrastructure is not properly protected from weather events, the opposition says.

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Australia’s sad new car sales figure

New figures show just how far Australia is behind the rest of the world in the take-up of crucial new technology.

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Glitch in govt contact tracing app

Technical glitches have prevented New South Wales residents from operating a government smartphone app used for contact tracing to stop the spread of coronavirus.

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‘Low intensity’ heatwave to hit Victoria

After a miserable and gloomy start to the year a heatwave is about to hit Victoria.

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Ivanka’s sister-in-law speaks out

Senior adviser to the President Ivanka Trump is facing intense backlash after labelling violent protesters “patriots” in a hastily deleted tweet.

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Aussie favourite set for return

Subaru is set to introduce a new Outback in March, giving family SUV shoppers an attractive new option.

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DC cop took selfie with Capitol rioters

Vision has emerged of police at the US Capitol appearing to remove barricades to allow pro-Trump protesters to gain access to the building, and another officer posing for a selfie.

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Oil spill closes Blue Mountains highway

An oil spill has forced the closure of a highway in the NSW Blue Mountains, with traffic being diverted.

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‘Dangerous’ weather to last 5 days

Parts of Queensland’s main highway are under water and there are fears the unpredictable and relentless weather conditions are here to stay.

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Which small SUV should I buy?

The compact SUV market is one of the most crowded in Australia and the sheer volume of options can be confusing for buyers. But there are some great options if you know where to look.

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How Facebook tracked Aussie virus spread

Anonymous “mobility data” you either didn’t know or don’t care that Facebook collects could have played a role in helping predicting the growth of some of Australia’s most worrying coronavirus clusters ahead of time.

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Why you can’t know what Google tracks

Apple users were recently creeped out by a disturbingly long list detailing the amount of data Facebook’s mobile app collects on them, but it’s yet to be revealed how fellow big tech titan Google’s apps collect and use data.

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Google pushes back on news code

Tech giant Google has complained a code that would force it to pay for Australian news content is “unworkable” as it continues to battle the federal government over the proposed new law.

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What’s hot and what’s not in new cars

Last year was one the car industry would prefer to forget. We said goodbye to Holden and sales across the board were down by 14 per cent. In Victoria, the new-car market was down by close to 25 per cent as dealerships were forced to shut their doors during lockdown.

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Girl dangles from Qld balcony for photo

A young woman has shocked onlookers as she dangled from the 11th floor of a high rise resort in Mooloolaba to capture the perfect photo.

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The most popular new cars of 2020

From macho utes to high-riding SUVs and sleek-looking sports cars, Australians bought a wide variety of new cars in 2020.

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Aussie’s sickening find in kettle

An Aussie has shared their revulsion after realising they had inadvertently been drinking spider “essence” after a huge creepy crawly was apparently boiled alive in their kettle.

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People flee homes as bushfire rages

Residents north of Perth have been urged to evacuate if it is safe to do so as an out-of-control bushfire threatens lives and homes.

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‘Deeply shocking’ act of animal cruelty

The hunt is on for the culprit or culprits who zip-tied an elderly cat inside a garbage bag and dumped it on the side of an Adelaide Hills road.

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Rumoured folding iPhone patent filed

Apple is one step closer to making its long-rumoured foldable iPhone a reality.

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Virus denier’s hospital bed confession

An anti-masker with COVID-19 has struggled to breathe through a video where he warned people: “You don’t want to end up like me.”

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Secret Aussie ute to fetch record sum

A secret Holden ute built for millionaire enthusiasts is going to auction for an eye-watering price.

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‘Life-threatening’ Qld flood warning

North Queensland continues to cop a beating from ex-tropical cyclone Imogen as forecasters warn there is still a risk of “life-threatening flash flooding” on Wednesday.

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Act now to survive bushfire, residents told

People have been forced to flee their homes as an accidentally-lit bushfire that has been burning for days rapidly encroaches on areas north of Perth.

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Latest bizarre theory conspiracists pedalling

A “confidential” document being shared online that seeks to uncover an evil plot at the heart of the world’s search for a coronavirus vaccine doesn’t only distort the truth, it will also add some sick distortion if you plug an electric guitar into it.

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‘I’ll make it’: Man’s tragic final messages

Cosplayer Jarod Nandin, known as “the South Park Guy,” has passed away at age 40 after contracting coronavirus.

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Influencer explains mocked viral moment

An aspiring influencer has shared the massive reaction to her moment of online stardom after her attempts at a social media challenge video went unintentionally viral.

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Four snakes stolen in daring burglary

Daring burglars have stolen four live snakes from a home southwest of Melbourne.

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‘Large hail’: More storms to hit NSW

More storms are expected to hit Sydney and the NSW coast as ex-tropical cyclone Imogen continues to smash northern Queensland and heavy rain hits Victoria.

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Traffic chaos after Harbour Bridge crash

Two cars and a truck collided on the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Tuesday morning causing chaos for motorists.

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‘Life-threatening’ 300mm in six hours

North Queensland is bracing for “life-threatening flash flooding” as forecasters warn rainfall totals of up to 300mm could fall in just six hours on Tuesday, as ex-tropical cyclone Imogen continues to wreak havoc.

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Australia’s only hope for some normality

With a growing list of countries rapdily vaccinting their populations against coronavirus, there is mounting pressure on the Australian government to follow in its footsteps.

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Moment huge snake hitches ride with car

A driver has got the fright of his life when a large snake popped up next to his window as he and his partner were driving along a road in regional NSW.

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Family dog shot in disturbing attack

A four-year-old labrador has had emergency surgery after she was found with a gunshot wound to her side at a home in regional NSW.

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Google workers’ unusual move

Around 200 Google employees have formed the company’s first ever union.

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Charger recalled after fire hazard

A wireless phone charger has been recalled after it was found to pose a fire hazard.

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‘Intense’: Severe storms smash Sydney

Multiple severe storms are lashing Sydney and much of the NSW coast on Monday as many people return home after their first day of work for 2021.

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‘Unsettled’: Gloomy new year to continue

Victoria’s gloomy and wet start to the new year is set to continue before a weekend heatwave arrives to deliver some much-needed summer sun.

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Rescuers jump from out-of-control bus

A driver and a group of good samaritans in Wollongong have had a near miss after an out-of-control bus rolled through the streets before crashing into a home.

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Why Greta doesn’t buy clothes

In an interview marking her 18th birthday, activist Greta Thunberg has said she doesn’t judge others who do not embrace her lifestyle choices.

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Attenborough’s grim extinction warning

Sir David Attenborough confronts viewers with some of the most ­shocking images of his 66-year BBC career as he outlines how animals are facing mass extinction because of humans.

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Second new year fatality on SA’s roads

In a matter of four days, a second person has died on South Australian roads.

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Top cop ‘pretty annoyed’ at road deaths

Victoria’s top traffic cop says she is “pretty annoyed” at motorists refusing to belt up after a horror 12 hours on the state’s roads.

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‘Too late to leave’: Deadly fire warning

Residents in Perth’s southwest have been warned it’s “too late to leave” as a rubbish tip fire burns out of control in Kwinana.

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Cyclone to lash north with 250mm of rain

North Queensland is bracing for isolated falls of up to 250mm on Monday after tropical cyclone Imogen made landfall late Sunday night.

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Cyclone to hit tropical Queensland

A tropical cyclone warning has been issued for parts of northern Queensland, where residents have been warned to brace for gale force winds, abnormally high tides, large waves and heavy rainfall.

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Homeless man saves animals from fire

These animals owe their lives to this homeless hero.

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Rural homes to be ‘isolated for weeks’

More than 1600 people have been trapped in their homes after roads on the NSW mid-north coast were ruined by heavy rains.

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Missing dog found after eight years

A dog owner had an emotional start to 2021 when she was reunited with her missing pooch that disappeared eight years ago.

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Luxury SUV has an old-school approach

Lexus’s RX350 F Sport is a family SUV with a dash of spice. Sports seats, big wheels and bespoke styling cues separate it from the standard model.

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US to be forced to open real X-Files

A 180-day countdown for the Pentagon and spy agencies to reveal what they know about UFOs has begun.

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The one item every SUV should have

THE QUESTION

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