Bridesmaids slammed for wedding stunt

A group of bridesmaids has been slammed on social media for breaking the bride’s dress code on her wedding day.

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Blue Origin ready to sell tickets for New Shepard rocket

Jeff Bezos has revealed Blue Origin will soon start selling tickets for rides on its space tourism rocket.

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Twitter makes shock admission

Twitter has revealed almost half of all extremists who post on its platform have advocated for violence against civilians.

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‘Keep umbrella handy’: Wet weekend ahead

It could be a showery Saturday and a soggy Sunday, forecasters have warned, as rain creeps up on Australia’s east and west coasts.

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Mystery ‘energy attack’ near White House

The US is investigating a possible “Havana Syndrome” microwave attack near the White House that can cause crippling brain injuries, according to reports.

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Radical idea to nullify China threat

A Nationals senator has called on Australian mining companies to put “patriotism over profits” and invest in the nation’s defence capabilities.

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Bunnings’ new venture pays off

Hardware giant Bunnings has been crowned the nation’s top online retailer for 2020 with a surprising leap up the rankings.

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Man injured in terrifying 5m croc attack

Rangers are combing waterways at a popular national park in the Northern Territory, searching for an enormous crocodile that launched itself into a fishing boat, injuring one of the occupants.

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Why this vehicle is three cars in one

Don’t want an SUV but can’t decide between a sedan, wagon or hatchback?

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Skoda debuts a sporty new sedan

The world may have gone mad for SUVs, but this car maker reckons there's life in the old sedan yet.

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Gladys dashes $100bn Aussie dream

New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has poured cold water on the longstanding Australian dream of connecting the major east coast capitals by interstate high speed rail.

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Map reveals alarming problem

An alarming map shows how environmental degradation has left dozens of species of Australian butterflies at risk of extinction.

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Driving Targa Tasmania with Porsche

The world's toughest tarmac rally represents the ultimate test for Porsche's Cayman GT4.

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Blood-sucking fish numbers spike

An ancient, bloodsucking fish has made a comeback from near-extinction after record numbers were monitored in the Murray River system last year.

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Ford unveils wildest Ranger yet

Ford has tweaked its smash-hit Ranger Raptor ute in preparation for the launch of a new model.

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Weird fish makes Murray River comeback

Scientists have found a spooky-looking, bloodsucking, critically endangered native fish in record numbers in the Murray River system, which is great news for the environment and lamprey fish.

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Moment birds take over quiet street

Disturbing footage has captured the moment hundreds of corellas, which are known for decimating crops, swarmed a quiet street on the NSW south coast.

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Spy boss’s chilling prediction

A terror attack in Australia is likely within a year and the threat from “savvy” right-wing extremists is rapidly growing, the nation’s top counter-terror chief warns.

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Roberts-Smith threatened to sue ex: court

Ben Roberts-Smith threatened to sue his ex-wife as she gets set to testify against the decorated ex-soldier in his upcoming defamation battle.

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Town icon destroyed by plough driver

Footage has emerged showing the chaos caused at Dunedoo Golf Club in central New South Wales after a vandal allegedly destroyed the golf course with a tractor.

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China warns of ‘severe countermeasures’

China has attacked Australian leaders raising the possibility of conflict as “troublemakers” with a “Cold War mentality”, while an official newspaper has warned of “severe countermeasures” if Canberra resorts to “provocative actions”.

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Terror attack likely within a year: ASIO

A terror attack in Australia is likely within a year and the threat from “savvy” right-wing extremists is rapidly growing, the nation’s top counter-terror chief warns.

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Why the updated Nissan’s Leaf is a life hack

This electric car can do something no other car in the world can match.

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Aussie city with air quality ‘like India’

Parts of Western Australia are waking up to air quality as bad as some Indian cities on Thursday, and health authorities are warning residents to avoid exertion as smoke blankets the region.

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More charges laid after wild soccer brawl

More arrests could be made after investigations into a sickening Sydney soccer brawl resulted in a fifth man being charged overnight.

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Hot new SUV confirmed for Australia

Hyundai is shaping up to reset the performance car scene with a broad range of fast cars. The brand is set to have 18 high-performance N and sporty N-Line models on sale by the end of next year, including the new Kona N performance SUV.

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Freeway traffic chaos after truck fire

Melbourne’s Monash Freeway has been brought to a standstill on Thursday morning after another peak hour truck fire.

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Apollo 11 astronaut dies aged 90

American astronaut Michael Collins, who piloted the Apollo 11 command module while his crewmates became the first people to walk on the Moon, died on Wednesday after battling cancer, his family said.

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Queen’s heartbreaking social media update

The Queen’s social media pages have undergone a very noticeable change following the death of her “beloved” husband Prince Philip.

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Hackers threaten Victorian school

A hacker group has threatened to release information on a Victorian high school after it successfully penetrated its computer systems.

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Big change looms for Apple, Google stores

Australia’s consumer watchdog has flagged significant concerns about the Apple and Google Play app stores that could result in changes to the way consumers pay for purchases.

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‘Sleepy Scott’: Shorten’s dig at PM

Bill Shorten says he is the “last person” to listen to polls after a survey showed Labor in a similar position to his shock 2019 election loss.

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1994 game’s creepy COVID-19 prediction

An out-of-print conspiracy theory collectable card game released more than 25 years ago appears to have eerily foreshadowed current events including the coronavirus pandemic, civil unrest in Washington DC and the rise of political correctness.

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Islamist fighters ‘forcefully acquire wives’

Boko Haram fighters have reportedly hoisted their Islamist flag in a regional district of the Niger State and seized the wives of fleeing residents.

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New scam costing Aussies big time

A new scam is ripping off Aussies by more than a million dollars a year.

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NRA leader in ‘sickening’ elephant video

WARNING: Graphic.

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Video exposes sick Facebook loophole

Advertisers looking to take advantage of young people on Facebook with harmful content such as extreme weight loss can reach 1000 teenagers for less than it costs to fill up a car.

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‘Unseasonal’ warm spell to hit Victoria

A welcome warm spell is set to snap Melbourne’s wintry streak with temperatures climbing into the mid-20s this weekend.

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Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum: Cryptocurrency explained

Digital currencies have exploded in recent years, here's a simple guide to tell BNBs from BTCs.

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Disturbing pic of problem at beach

Councillors are calling for shark nets to be banished from a series of popular beaches after shocking images emerged of dead or injured marine life.

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Australia’s answer to China threat

Australian military bases will be upgraded, with the announcement coming just days after a top national security chief warned the “drums of war” were beating.

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‘Sick’: China unleashes on Australia

The Prime Minister is set to unveil a nearly three-quarter-of-a-billion-dollar upgrade to Australia’s top-end defence facilities, days after his Defence Minister hinted at the possibility of war with China.

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Big delays as toilet paper truck catches fire

A truck transporting toilet paper has caught fire causing peak hour chaos on the Western Freeway on Wednesday morning.

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’Pink’ supermoon stuns Australia

The sky was tickled ‘pink’ on Tuesday evening as a spectacular supermoon dazzled stargazers.

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Terrifying new spider discovered

A creepy new venomous spider that lives for up to twenty years has been discovered at a Florida zoo.

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Space X craft’s near-miss with ‘UFO’

Incredible footage has shown a “UFO” narrowly missing the SpaceX rocket on its way to the Space Station - just hours before the astronauts on board were told to brace for a crash in a second near-miss.

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Tesla contradicts cops in crash theory

Executives from Tesla have claimed evidence from a fatal car wreck, believed to have happened while a car was in ‘autopilot mode’, actually suggests a person was behind the wheel.

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Shocking reason river turned bright yellow

Residents have been left horrified after a local river turned bright yellow when chemical waste flooded into the waterway.

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Baffling traffic light rule divides

A seemingly simple question about road rules has divided motorists.

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How to try furniture without leaving home

Australian-made software that allows shoppers to use augmented reality to superimpose furniture on their home living spaces and see what it would look like is being eyed by retail giants.

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‘Drums of war’: Ominous China warning

A powerful national security boss has warned “the drums of war” are beating in a thinly veiled reference to China.

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NSW hit by smoke causing poor air quality

Residents across NSW have woken to the smell of smoke as a number of hazard reduction burns settle across the regions.

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Runner snaps ‘lynx’ in village field

An animal expert believes that there is a lynx on the loose in the UK after a ‘big cat’ was spotted.

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‘Drums of war’ are beating with China

One of the country’s top national security officials has warned that the “drums of war” are beating as tensions with China escalate, urging Australians not to fall into the trap of thinking “war might leave us be” if we simply “wish away the curse”.

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Surprise SUV is the world’s fastest

Skoda’s record-breaking seven-seat Kodiaq RS is its priciest and most extreme offering. Here are five things you should know.

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How to see the ‘pink’ supermoon

Those turning their gaze to the skies on Tuesday evening could be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the “pink” supermoon.

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Traffic chaos as truck stuck under bridge

Morning commuters in Brisbane are being told to make other plans after a truck became stuck under a rail bridge, with authorities warning it could take six hours before the blockage is cleared.

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MP’s revenge plan after Facebook ban

Controversial MP Craig Kelly has accused Facebook of “slander and smear” and has vowed to introduce anti-Facebook legislation in parliament after the social media giant removed his profile.

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Massive change in new iPhone update

A massive update to Apple’s iPhone software has dropped that will make it difficult for Facebook and other apps to track your data in the background.

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Exclusive: Apple Software Chief Explains iOS 14.5 App Tracking, Defends Company’s Reach

The latest update to the iPhone’s operating system features a new privacy feature called App Tracking Transparency. WSJ’s Joanna Stern spoke exclusively with Apple’s Craig Federighi about the decisions behind the feature, as well as Apple's interest in mixed reality—and the possibility he'll replace Tim Cook as CEO. Photo illustration: Alex Kuzoian for The Wall Street Journal

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Tinder announces world-first change

Tinder has announced a new move to partner with NSW Police to implement a world-first reporting system for sexual assault in Australia.

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Photo reveals kayakers’ deadly find

Two kayakers had a terrifying encounter when they came across a stonefish while paddling down a river in North Queensland.

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NSW drivers fined $5.27m in one month

NSW drivers have been hit with $5.27 million in speeding fines from unmarked cameras in a single month.

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NSW horror plague hits fever pitch

Rural NSW’s mice plague has hit fever pitch with the farming industry set to lose millions of dollars in crops as hordes of the pesky rodents continue to crawl their way through the state’s west.

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Influencers find evidence of big cats

A group of NSW mountain explorers say they’re convinced they have evidence of big cats, after returning from a seven-day trek deep into the Blue Mountains.

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Eye-watering price tag for licence plates

Heritage licence plates have become a booming industry, with investors and collectors throwing down serious cash for rare sets.

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Big car brand’s bombshell announcement

Honda plans to stop selling any petrol or diesel-powered cars by 2040.

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Facebook shuts down Craig Kelly

Controversial MP Craig Kelly has had his Facebook profile removed by the social media giant for his “repeated” spreading of misinformation about COVID-19.

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Warning of ‘significant rain’ set to hit

Forecasters have warned “significant amounts of rainfall” could be on the horizon with downpours likely for the country’s east coast, Top End and southwest.

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Study reveals ‘truth’ of social distancing

New research has cast doubt on the “six-foot rule” that has informed social distancing guidelines used around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ford upgrades popular Ranger ute

The current Ford Ranger is nearing the end of its life, with a new version expected next year.

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One critical after serious crash

One person has been left fighting for life and two others are injured after a serious crash north of Brisbane on Monday.

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CommBank services down for customers

Commonwealth Bank’s online banking service is down, leaving thousands of people unable to use their cards.

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Kids in car clocked at 200km/h: cops

Three children aged under five, including a seven-month-old baby, have been lucky to escape unharmed after the car they were travelling in was allegedly clocked at 200km/h before crashing.

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‘It will be bloody’: Threat to China

China just won another battle in its conquest of the South China Sea – without even firing a shot.

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Which is the best cheap small SUV?

Small SUVs are some of the most popular vehicles in Australia today, but there are so many choices finding the right one can be difficult. We help a reader find the sweet spot in the market.

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Missing submarine ‘out of oxygen’

The hunt for a missing Indonesian submarine is entering a grim new phase, with fears its crew of 53 has perished.

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China’s alarming move in our backyard

A recently completed pier at the Chinese naval base near the Indian Ocean is large enough to support an aircraft carrier, the top US commander for Africa says. And that could leave Australia’s defences wrong-footed.

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‘Weak’: Trump erupts over failure taunt

Former United States President Donald Trump has responded forcefully to criticism that his talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un “failed” to achieve denuclearisation on the Korean Peninsula.

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Using alpaca ‘nanobodies’ to block COVID-19 infection

Visualisation of SARS-CoV-2 virus with nanobodies (purple) attaching to the virus ‘spike’ protein. Image credit: Dr Drew Berry in collaboration with Associate Professor Wai-Hong Tham.

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Crucial detail in new iPhone feature

Apple’s AirTags are new trackers that can help you find lost belongings – but can stalkers use them too?

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Europe’s latest SUV hits the road

The small SUV market in Australia is hyper competitive with 31 different makes and models across a wide range of prices. We find out if Peugeot’s new 2008 can cut through the traffic.

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SpaceX launches astronauts into orbit

SpaceX launched its third crew to the International Space Station an hour before sunrise on Friday in Florida, recycling a rocket and spacecraft for the first time.

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Country to sell right to hunt elephants

Zimbabwe will start selling off the rights to hunt hundreds of its elephants every year, the country announced this week.

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Shocking new car tax ’worst in the world’

An electric vehicle advocate says the Victorian government‘s proposed tax on the cars is “the worst policy in the world” amid an increased push for the state to make the market more accessible and do more to reduce emissions.

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Disturbing find of what COVID can do

Victorian scientists say they are ‘incredibly concerned’ about the long-term defects COVID-19 may cause within the human body as researchers scramble to keep tabs on evolving mutant strains.

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Trophy hunting: Its surprise role in animal conservation

In African countries like Namibia, trophy hunting has played a significant role in its animal conservation efforts.

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Surprise witness for Ben Roberts-Smith

Former governor-general Quentin Bryce will speak for Ben Roberts-Smith in a defamation trial centring on allegations he committed war crimes, a court has been told.

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‘Genius’ hack to avoid huge parking fees

A man has shared a quick and easy hack to avoid paying huge parking fees while leaving your car in the city on a big night out.

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Online war over iconic ‘Aussie’ dish

An online fight over whether the chicken parmigiana should be considered a dish of Australian, Italian or American origin has been ongoing for years.

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‘Teen celeb’ in sex act blackmail: cops

A Perth man who allegedly pretended to be a teenage social media celebrity to blackmail girls online into performing sex acts has been hit with a further 65 charges.

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‘Step up’: ScoMo’s new 2030 problem

Scott Morrison has refused to bow to international pressure to commit to net zero emissions by 2050 but is facing mounting calls at home for more ambitious 2030 targets.

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Twitch star banned over nudity

One of Twitch’s rising stars has been temporarily banned from the platform after suffering a wardrobe malfunction live on air.

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Cop solves 100-year war medal mystery

A war medal lost at a Melbourne beach almost 100 years ago has been reunited with the family of a World War I digger just in time for Anzac Day.

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Submarine will run out of oxygen in hours

There are growing fears for the crew of a submarine that went missing with 53 people aboard off the coast of Bali.

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Toyota’s game-changing new car tested

The cost of going green with Toyota is a bit over $1 per kilometre.

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‘It’s a disgrace’: Greta vents frustration

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg berated US politicians during a congressional hearing today, warning them they wouldn’t be able to “get away with” inaction on climate change forever.

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‘Vodafail’: Fury at ‘goodwill’ data offer

Vodafone customers are not happy with the provider’s offer of “free data” this weekend after services were disrupted to customer’s 4G services earlier this month.

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The three words embarrassing Australia

It’s the climate change buzz term that’s entered the mainstream. And use of it has only increased due to the virtual climate summit organised this week by US President Joe Biden.

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Biden pledges to halve emissions by 2030

The United States will halve emissions by 2030, President Joe Biden is set to announce at a global climate summit held at the White House tonight.

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Melbourne’s ‘confusing’ Anzac service

A senior Victorian RSL representative has shared his dismay at the disorganisation surrounding Melbourne’s Anzac Day preparations, labelling the months of oscillating discussion as “confusing”.

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Ferrari’s wild new supercar revealed

Ferrari’s new Italian stallion has burst out of the gate.

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Ben Roberts-Smith lawyer makes big claim

The lawyer for Ben Roberts-Smith has told a court that media outlets potentially engaged in “unlawful conduct” by publishing material they allege the war hero hid on a USB.

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Woman shatters windscreen with head

Footage has emerged of a woman in Victoria repeatedly bashing her head into a car’s windscreen until it shattered.

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One thing Australia won’t do to cut emissions

Australia will not “declare war” on its industries in order to cut emissions, the Energy Minister says hours before crunch climate talks.

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Oil spill found near missing submarine

Australia is helping the Indonesian navy search for a submarine that has gone missing off the coast of Bali with 53 people on board.

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Ford’s new pocket rocket hits the road

Ford is adding some spice to its local line-up.

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Big change to favourite childhood toy

A childhood favourite is about to go through a monumental change.

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Chilling moments before man, baby plunge

Emergency response call-outs from crews surrounding South Australia’s Barossa Valley show the chilling moments leading up to the discovery of a man and a baby who plunged to their deaths on Wednesday.

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Massive cash boost for key industry

Low emissions technology could be cheaper in Australia under a plan to attract international investment in clean energy.

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Keepers stunned as jabiru moves in

A young jabiru has surprised wildlife rescuers in Far North Queensland by confidently wandering into their home and taking up residence.

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Reckless pool stunt caught on camera

A video showing a daredevil scaling a fence and diving into a public swimming pool is going viral, with many people blasting the man for his stupidity.

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Shock video captures Sydney brawlers

Police are investigating after a viral video on social media showed distressing footage of a gun going off as a large group of men brawled in a western Sydney park.

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‘Sceptical’: Fury over Apple’s latest release

A slew of new Apple devices have been announced at the company’s annual Apple Event, including a new iMac, iPad, and a fresh new AirTag for locating lost possessions.

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Key item missing from $215,000 car

The Lexus LS500 sits atop the luxury Japanese brand’s range, with plenty of pampering functions and eye-opening safety features.

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‘Let’s get real’: Key target won’t be rushed

Regional Australia has “footed the bill” for Australia’s “social conscience” on climate change for too long and won’t be rushed into a net zero target, David Littleproud says.

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iPad Pro, Apple TV 4K, AirTags, M1 iMac: Apple’s Spring Event Lineup

A redesigned super-slim iMac? Lost-item trackers called AirTags? An Apple TV remote that doesn’t suck? New iPad Pros with M1 chips? Apple announced a hodgepodge of updates at a spring event. WSJ’s Joanna Stern has the rundown. Photo Illustration: Adele Morgan

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Australia’s big road rage problem

Most drivers have experienced road rage in the last year, a new study has found.

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City shivers through coldest night of year

Victoria and Tasmania have been hit with a fresh wintry blast overnight, as temperatures plummeted to new lows and brought early falls of snow.

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Tiny new Apple gadget changes everything

Apple will tap further into the work-from-home market with a new slim iMac that was announced in a massive unveiling of products overnight.

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Apple’s big product launch: What you need to know

The world’s richest technology company is “spring loaded” and ready to launch a raft of shiny new gadgets in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, Australian time.

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Massive step to drive down emissions

The Morrison government is promising to commit hundreds of millions of dollars in bid to drive down Australia’s emissions and create about 2500 new jobs.

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‘Disaster alley’: Australia’s new threats

A high-ranking former member of the Royal Australian Air Force has said Australia has a “fundamental problem” as it is unable to rationally discuss climate change, which could see the country being caught unawares by future conflicts it is ill-equipped to manage.

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‘Offensive’: Aussies divided over key target

Scott Morrison is attempting to divide Australians over climate policies, opposition energy spokesman Chris Bowen says.

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Best time to spot meteors over Australia

Space heads rejoice, we have a meteor shower overhead.

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Audi reveals exciting new car

Audi is getting serious about electric cars.

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Elephants kill suspected poacher

A man has been killed by a herd of elephants while fleeing from rangers in a South African National Park.

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Toyota commits to hybrid HiLux timetable

Toyota has committed to offering a hybrid HiLux and LandCruiser before the end of the decade.

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Musk swipes back after ‘autopilot’ crash

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has hit back at the bad press hovering over his hi-tech car company this week, claiming data obtained from a vehicle involved in a fatal crash proves it wasn’t derailed by a faulty autopilot system.

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Panic after major Australia Post change

Battling small business owners sending fine foods from the bush have been thrown into limbo after trying to determine whether a looming Australia Post halt on perishable food delivery applies to their products.

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Most random reasons for products being recalled

Sometimes a company has to bite the bullet and recall their products, sometimes for the strangest of reasons.

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Shock as ‘child’ appears on dark NSW road

Eerie dashcam footage of what a driver believed to be a young child standing in the middle of a Sydney highway at night has been shared to social media.

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Stunning footage of historic Mars flight

NASA has completed the first controlled flight on another planet following the lift-off of its Mars helicopter-drone, Ingenuity.

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‘Heart-wrenching’ dog rescue melts internet

That’s a good boy.

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Bizarre manhole photo explained

One man’s determination to find his missing dog has ended in him being rescued from a manhole in the middle of a busy southeast Queensland road.

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Subaru waves goodbye to performance icon

Subaru is waving goodbye to its current all-wheel drive WRX STI performance car with a special edition.

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Woman’s selfie before emu attacked

Sydney Zoo has been alerted to a resident jewellery thief - a brazenly confident emu named Bert, who has made his presence known after snatching a woman’s $550 earring.

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‘Not a good start’: Lambie fires up

Veterans advocate Jacqui Lambie is demanding the federal government consult experts about the scope of the royal commission into veteran suicides.

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‘Polar outbreak’ to hit southeast Aus

A polar outbreak is set to bring plummeting temperatures and snow to southeast Australia this week, as heavy rain and flooding continues to smash North Queensland.

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Notorious Russian spies implicated again

It’s the stuff of a John Le Carre novel — or perhaps a Johnny English movie.

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Albanese warns of ‘national peril’

Anthony Albanese has pledged a “jobs revolution” based on clean energy but insists Australia will continue to export coal.

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Jacqui’s tough warning to PM

Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie has welcomed the news of a royal commission into veteran suicide but has also come with a cautious warning to the Prime Minister.

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New Italian SUV headed to Australia

Grand old Italian brand Maserati has a grand new plan to electrify its entire line-up. Some interesting and exciting EVs are coming, as the company moves to replace traditional exhaust-pipe braap with battery-pack zap.

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Satellite pic exposes Putin’s daring move

New satellite images obtained by German press have shed new light on Russia’s concerning military build-up on the Ukraine border.

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‘Shambles’: First world drama hits Sydney

You know you’re in a privileged part of the world when you’re moaning about household composting bins – but to be fair, disgruntled Randwick residents in Sydney look as if they have a point about the council area’s new organic waste system.

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PM’s ‘culture wars’ before Biden talks

The government has been accused of being “stuck in a culture war” as the rest of the world leaves it behind on climate change.

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Toyota unveils all-new breakthrough model

Toyota will begin selling an electric vehicle in the Australian market in the near future as part of a global strategy to launch seven EVs in the next four years.

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How to commemorate Anzac Day in your state

One of Australia’s most poignant public holidays is fast approaching, with Anzac Day services and marches returning across the nation for 2021.

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Tesla on autopilot crashes killing two

Two men have died in a fiery crash after a Tesla “on autopilot with no one driving” crashed into a tree catching alight.

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Music made by spider webs (FOX59 News)

Scientists have translated the vibrations of a spider's web into music, which may help us communicate with these creatures.

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Dutton’s U-turn on SAS soldiers’ medals

Special forces soldiers who served in Afghanistan will commemorate Anzac Day wearing their unit citation medals after Defence Minister Peter Dutton reaffirmed that they would not be stripped of the award.

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Dutton’s call on suicide royal commission

New Defence Minister Peter Dutton has backed a royal commission into veteran suicide in the clearest indication the government is ready to implement to the measure.

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Couple’s home catches fire on wedding day

Hayden and Hannah Potter were forced to spend their wedding night with their parents after their apartment block caught fire just hours after tying the knot on Sunday.

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‘War-time’: Russia’s worrying escalation

The world is on high alert after analysts studying Russia’s covert spies and military said the highly secretive nation hadn’t been this active since the Cold War.

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Fisherman falls three metres down cliff

A fisherman is in hospital after falling several metres from a cliff and suffering a significant leg injury on the NSW south coast.

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MP’s tense TV exchange over Holgate saga

Employment Minister Stuart Robert has said it was “probably unwise” for Christine Holgate to have bought four Cartier watches for Australia Post executives, during a tense exchange with ABC host David Speers on Sunday.

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Hyundai Santa Cruz revealed

The Santa Cruz will be more SUV like than rugged dual-cabs and four-wheel drives.

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Hyundai’s cheapest new car tested

The city SUV market has seen a huge influx of new models in recent years, including Hyundai’s baby Venue, which effectively replaced the Accent as the brand’s cheapest car.

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Australia facing extreme new crisis

As the global economy continues its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, speculation among economists and Wall Street analysts is building that this decade could be a repeat of the prosperity and growth of the ‘Roaring 1920s’.

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$80bn unforeseen economic crisis set to hit

The blockage of the Suez Canal by the container ship Ever Given is estimated to have cost the global economy some $13 billion.

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ScoMo pitches in for cyclone clean up

The Prime Minister rolled up his sleeves to help clean debris in the aftermath of ex-tropical cyclone Seroja, which destroyed 32 buildings in the West Australian tourist town Kalbarri.

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Dire warning about ‘Instagram for kids’

Parents have been warned that a proposed “Instagram for children” poses a wealth of concerns, with global health advocates demanding Facebook’s boss scrap the plans.

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Bizarre horse, car collision caught on film

Drivers and pedestrians in Bankstown were treated to a bizarre sight on Thursday night when a man was spotted riding a horse through a set of traffic lights before it collided with a car.

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States that won’t get day off for Anzac Day

Anzac Day is coming up, the day of remembrance to commemorate Australian and New Zealand veterans that usually also means a day off work for many Australians.

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Hyundai debuts new dual-cab ute

Hyundai has unveiled its long-awaited Santa Cruz ute.

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Google loses case over sneaky move

Google has lost a case in the Australian federal court, after being found to have misled customers about how their location data was being used.

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Highway chaos after three-truck smash

A 20-year-old man has been rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a three-truck smash on the Western Highway near the South Australian border on Friday morning.

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‘Not a good look’: Navy twerkers a one-off

A controversial performance where dancers twerked at the launch of a naval vessel will not happen again, Defence Minister Peter Dutton warns.

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Bizarre theory about Ivanka photo

QAnon conspiracy theory diehards think Ivanka Trump faked getting her COVID vaccine and even accused her of photoshopping pics of herself getting the jab.

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Mercedes reveals amazing new car

Call the EQS a drag queen, if you want. This luxurious EV from Mercedes now wears the crown reserved for the world’s most aerodynamic production car.

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New car shows why you don’t need an SUV

If you’re willing to swim against the SUV tide, this could be the car for you.

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Off-road family favourite returns

Volkswagen has revived its all-wheel-drive Passat Alltrack wagon, but this time there's a sporty twist.

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Apple vs. Facebook: Why iOS 14.5 Started a Big Tech Fight

A new privacy feature in Apple’s iOS 14.5 requires apps to request permission to track you. And Facebook isn’t happy about it. WSJ’s Joanna Stern put Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Apple CEO Tim Cook into the ring to explain why this software update has kicked off a tech slugfest. Photo illustration: Preston Jessee for The Wall Street Journal

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Driven: Toyota’s wild GR Yaris Rallye

This turbocharged hatchback promises to be a rally car for the road.

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Reason circus retired lions and monkeys

Australia’s last circus using lions and monkeys has been forced to retire the wild animals after being unable to get insurance.

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ScoMo chokes up over Aussie troops

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has become emotional while listing names of Australians who have died on the Afghanistan battlefield during a press conference in Perth.

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New hurdle for Byron Bay influencer show

Byron Bay’s most sought-after local business have been knocking back approaches to be featured in a salacious Netflix reality series about Instagram influencers, as a petition to block its production nears 4000 signatures.

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MP caught naked in parliament

A Canadian Liberal MP was caught wearing his birthday suit in the virtual House of Commons.

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Road rules quiz divides the internet

A simple question posted to social media about driving in streets without maximum limit signs has left drivers stumped.

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Audi reveals important new SUVs

Audi’s electric revolution is gaining momentum.

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Dancers go to ground after viral video

The dance group behind that wild performance in front of the navy’s newest ship have gone to ground after footage from the event went viral.

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Game-changer for bedroom rockers

For guitar players, the idea of a personal amplifier can conjure up cringe-worthy memories of trying to rock out with a tiny, clip-on Marshall ‘stack’ back in the day.

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Coles product pulled from shelves

Coles has been forced to pull a seafood item from its shelves after a consumer flagged the authenticity of claims on packaging of a popular trout variety.

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Feel free to ignore train rules

Sydney commuters can feel free to ignore the green dots on trains and buses from Monday morning as services move to greater capacity.

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Ford takes on controversial Tesla feature

Ford will start rolling out its “BlueCruise” alternative to Tesla’s “Autopilot” this year, allowing owners of its latest cars to drive hands-free in limited circumstances.

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‘Absolute shocker’: Navy twerking slammed

Senator Jacqui Lambie has blasted the decision to have a group of dancers twerking at the commission of HMAS Supply in Sydney at the weekend.

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Magda’s motive for attack on PM’s wife

Popular comedian Magda Szubanski has explained why she attacked the Prime Minister’s wife and her Christian faith in a controversial pointed tweet at the weekend.

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Nations threaten to turn on Australia

Australia is “rapidly being left behind” by much of the rest of the world when it comes to cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

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Iran’s big nuclear move as tensions grow

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday the nation was boosting uranium enrichment to 60 per cent in response to arch-foe Israel’s “nuclear terrorism” against its Natanz facility.

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Surprising link between cars and phones

Tech lovers who frequently upgrade their smartphones could be first in line to sign up for electric cars.

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Viral video stars take Channel 7 to court

A report on Channel 7 nightly news implied a Sydney developer and his wife were “shonks” and suggested they could only afford an infamous yellow Lamborghini through business scams, a court has heard.

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Chilling warning for Sydney drivers

A Sydney woman has sent out a warning to local drivers after being followed by a man urging her to pull over near Balmain in the city’s inner west.

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AFP launches Ben Roberts-Smith USB probe

The Australian Federal Police has launched a fresh investigation into Ben Roberts-Smith after allegations he buried a USB containing classified material in his backyard.

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Bold plan to get rubbish trucks off road

A Queensland council says it is a step closer to replacing large garbage trucks with a revolutionary vacuum system that will suck dirty waste underground.

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NSW to mine coal ‘forever’: Barilaro

NSW Nationals leader and Deputy Premier John Barilaro has declared that coalmining will be part of the Upper Hunter landscape “forever” as the party scrambles to keep the crucial seat that’s up for grabs in a coming by-election.

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Warning as Aussie city turns orange

Strong winds are predicted across South Australia’s southeast coast after parts of the state were cloaked in thick dust on Tuesday.

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Illusion reveals colour you’ve never seen

A mind-boggling optical illusion is baffling the web as it shows you a shade of blue that you’ve never seen before.

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Truck erupts in flames near busy motorway

A semi-trailer driver has had a lucky escape when his truck erupted in flames after veering off the M1 north of Sydney early on Wednesday.

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Highway punch-up caught on camera

A group of men were caught on camera throwing punches at each other in the morning traffic in western Sydney.

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Hyundai ‘cruise ship’ confirmed for Australia

Hyundai has locked in plans to introduce its new Staria people mover to Australia.

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Experts warn of ‘creepy’ Google speakers

Australians added another 600,000 smart speakers to their homes last year, putting Alexa, Siri, and Google’s Assistant in lounge rooms, kitchens, home offices and even bathrooms and bedrooms.

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Australian war with China ‘likely’

Australia will likely be dragged into a war with China in the next five to 10 years amid a looming “global catastrophe”, former defence minister Christopher Pyne has warned.

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Japan to release radioactive water

The Japanese government has come under fire after announcing it would begin dumping treated radioactive water from the 2011 Fukushima disaster back into the sea in two years time.

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‘Stay indoors’: City vanishes in dust storm

Residents of Adelaide and surrounding areas have been advised to “stay inside” and keep doors and windows closed as thick dust blankets the city.

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Coldest start of 2021, and it’s getting colder

Sydney shivered through its coldest start to the day for seven months this morning; Melbourne for six months.

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Toyota’s important new SUV on the way

Large families will be able to reduce their environmental footprint when a hybrid version of Toyota’s Kluger seven-seat family SUV arrives in June.

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Strange explanation for lights in sky

A peculiar string of lights hovering above eastern Australia in the early hours of Tuesday morning have been linked to another daring project from Elon Musk.

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Navy films pyramid-shaped UFO over ship

The Pentagon has confirmed the authenticity of a video clip showing four unidentified flying objects, including one shaped like a pyramid, hovering above a US Navy destroyer at sea.

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Dad asked stepdaughter to ‘fool around’

A South Australian father has been jailed for sending inappropriate text messages and offering to show a sex act to his 13-year-old stepdaughter.

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Maps show devastation of fatal floods

A series of eerie images from flood mapping experts show the shocking scale of the disastrous NSW floods, which destroyed thousands of homes and forced residents to flee their properties.

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High-Performance Luxury – Kia Stinger Gran Turismo (Kia)

This performance car was a massive change of direction for the brand and there is nothing quite like it on the road today.

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Images of cyclone’s trail of destruction

These images show the disaster wrought by the tropical cyclone that smashed into Western Australia’s Mid West coast on the weekend.

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Popular car recalled over fire fears

More than 17,000 vehicles from BMW’s X5 and X6 ranges have been recalled after the Australian arm of the German luxury car maker flagged concerns of overheating and potential fire.

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Updated cut-price muscle car has landed

The Kia Stinger was a huge change of direction for the South Korean brand, which had previously sold sensible and value packed passenger cars and SUVs. But the twin-turbo V6 performance sedan added some much needed spice to its range.

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Wild Easter Show brawl caught on camera

An investigation is under way after a wild brawl at the Sydney Royal Easter Show on Monday night left two teenagers with lacerations to their legs and one of them in hospital.

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State shivers in coldest morning of year

Melburnians have shivered through the coldest start to the year so far with overnight temperatures dropping to just 7.8 degrees on Tuesday morning.

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Extraordinary move as tanks mass

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has travelled to the country’s eastern frontline after a surge in clashes with separatist forces and rising tensions with Russia.

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‘Challenge to stop it’: Severe fire warning

The Country Fire Service has issued a severe fire warning for popular vacation spots across South Australia, warning strong winds tomorrow could blow a family bonfire out of control.

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Heartbreaking detail in motorcycle death

The 46-year-old killed when he was allegedly hit by truck while riding his motorbike on the weekend had only recently rebuilt his home for his family.

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Wild new Tesla Cybertruck revealed

The futuristic Tesla Cybertruck is about to get even wilder.

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Penguins wash up dead on Victorian coast

Young penguins have washed up dead on the shores of Port Phillip Bay, while rough seas have tossed boulders across roads in a night of wild winter weather across Victoria.

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How a computer could improve your commute

There’s nothing worse than cramming onto a packed train platform and not arriving at your destination on time, but a supercomputer could hold the key to improving the commute for travelling Sydneysiders.

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What is the best cheap sporty car?

Finding a roomy car with a bit of grunt for under $25,000 that isn’t an SUV can be tough, but our expert is up for the challenge.

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‘Destructive’: Cyclone rips through WA

A fast-moving tropical cyclone bringing winds of up to 170km/h has slammed into the Western Australian coastline before tearing through townships, putting residents in danger.

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Swimmer stung by deadly jellyfish

Paramedics are urging swimmers in North Queensland to stick to patrolled beaches protected by “stinger nets” after a woman was stung by a deadly box jellyfish on the weekend.

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Cyclone’s fury ‘not seen in decades’

Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan says the tropical cyclone bearing down on the state’s coastline is the fiercest of its kind “seen in decades”.

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‘Isolate’: China’s boast as war edges closer

Combat aircraft incursions to the west. An aircraft carrier battle group to the east. Beijing is striving to prove it can isolate Taiwan from “foreign intervention” – and break the island democracy’s spirit.

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Crash causes traffic chaos near Brisbane

Heavy delays are polluting a major motorway out of Brisbane, after multiple cars collided on Sunday.

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Icy weather brings early winter to Vic

Autumn snow has fallen in parts of Victoria and rainfall has dampened the school holidays, as a cold front moves across southeastern Australia.

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Elon Musk’s brain chip works on monkey

Elon Musk wants to put chips in our brains.

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‘Take shelter’: Tropical cyclone bears down

A category-two cyclone looms off the West Australian coast and residents have been told to take shelter now.

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Mazda’s popular little SUV reviewed

The Mazda CX-3 has been one of Australia’s favourite little SUVs for the better part of the past decade. But a raft of new rivals has thrown down the gauntlet. We find out if it’s up for the challenge.

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‘Glorious’ hidden shipwreck resurfaces

A long-buried shipwreck emerged in a northern NSW town this week, causing a flurry of excitement as locals flocked to catch a glimpse.

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Horror moment snake appears on car

A couple have filmed the terrifying moment a green snake appeared out of nowhere on their windshield while driving.

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States set for ‘coldest day’ so far this year

Victorians and Tasmanians are being warned to brace for the “coldest day of the year” as two cold fronts smash the two southern states on Sunday.

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’Prepare’: Warning as cyclone due to hit

A unique cyclone event off the coast of Western Australia will bring gale-force winds and heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding at the weekend.

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Volkswagen’s huge penalty for breach

Volkswagen has lost its appeal against an eye-watering penalty imposed by the Federal Court for lying about their compliance with Australian diesel emissions standards.

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Big warning for used car buyers

It could be two years before the absurd prices being paid for used cars ease, experts fear.

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Why the Tesla Model 3 is so popular

The Tesla Model 3 only launched in the United States in July 2017 but it’s already history’s best-selling electric car with nearly a million made. We sampled the Performance version.

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Withering attack on dumped Turnbull

The National Party candidate for the crucial NSW seat of Upper Hunter has taken a swing at former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull and pledged diehard support for the coal industry.

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Shock pic exposes dangerous habit

New images have laid bare the extent of drivers texting or using their phones while driving, placing the lives of Victorians at risk.

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Cop accused of shooting neighbour’s dogs

A north Queensland police officer is accused of shooting his neighbour’s four dogs to death before burying them nearby.

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‘Massive outages’ for Vodafone users

Vodafone is experiencing nationwide outages just hours after social media sites Facebook and Instagram went down on Friday morning.

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Beloved Sydney Zoo animal found dead

Sydney Zoo’s treasured chimpanzee Mogli has died.

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State’s huge change for driver’s licences

Queensland is on the verge of introducing digital driver’s licenses, allowing motorists to ditch physical identification cards.

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Car study names heroes and villains

The car industry has stumbled at the first hurdle of its plan to reduce CO2 emissions — and some of our most popular brands are the biggest culprits.

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Facebook and Instagram outage hits Australian users

Social media users were sent into a spin after Facebook and Instagram went down this morning.

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Hyundai gives hi-tech SUV a big boost

Hyundai has updated its Kona electric SUV with a new look, more equipment and improved range.

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Kylie’s cheeky ‘wine time’ divorce tweet

Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert spent more than two years locked up in a notorious Iranian prison – but her new-found freedom isn’t the only thing she’s celebrating.

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Facebook, Instagram down worldwide

The world’s biggest social media platforms are down this morning with Facebook and Instagram users questioning what’s gone wrong.

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When cyclone will hit holiday hotspot

Residents along Western Australia’s coastline have been warned to bunker down and prepare for heavy rain, relentless wind and flash flooding as a tropical cyclone closes in on the coast.

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Unusual factor in ‘very, very cold’ snap

Meteorologists have warned that the imminent double blast of Antarctic air set to cross southern Australia will banish the “last of the warm weather” from many states and set the tone for winter.

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Benz’s next top model has landed

Genuinely surprising moments can be hard to find in new cars.

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How to get into Clubhouse

Audio is the new text, talking is the new typing, and chatting to your personal heroes may be easier than you think.

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Tourists told to flee as cyclone nears

Tourists holidaying in Western Australia’s north have been warned to leave the area as the state prepares for fierce storms caused by Tropical Cyclone Seroja and potentially a second cyclone.

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Bomb found in ‘extremist’ raids: cops

Two Adelaide men have been charged after an investigation into “ideologically motivated violent extremism” led to a bomb and extremist material allegedly being uncovered.

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Erin breaks silence after dad’s diagnosis

Aussie media personality Erin Molan has shared an emotional message with fans following her father’s shock medical diagnosis.

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Antarctic blast to bring freezing weather

A pair of Antarctic cold fronts will bring subzero temperatures and snow to parts of NSW this weekend.

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Huge call to ban sale of petrol cars

Victoria should end the sale of all new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 in a dramatic effort to drive down emissions, according to an Infrastructure Victoria panel.

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China’s major move puts US to shame

This week, both China and the United States sailed aircraft carriers into troubled waters in the East and South China seas. But quietly tagging along is a new warship that puts America’s best to shame and could redefine war at sea.

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‘Unusual’ triple cyclone threat for Australia

Cyclones, it appears, can be like buses. There are none for ages and then three come along at once

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Check out the Oppo Find x3 Pro

A new smartphone is boasting an incredible camera that promises to show you the world as you’ve never seen it.

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Disturbing find in misogynistic posts

Areas where misogynistic tweeting is rife also have more cases of domestic and family violence, a disturbing new study has found.

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Surprising group least likely to get vaccine

Young women are the most reluctant group in Australia to get the COVID-19 jab, a new study has found.

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‘Polar blast’ could bring coldest day of year

A “polar blast” of Antarctic air is set to sweep across Australia’s south this weekend bringing rain and plunging temperatures.

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How to know if your Facebook was hacked

Private information associated with some 7.3 million Australian Facebook accounts has been posted online after a massive data breach.

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Australia’s most popular cars revealed

New cars sales skyrocketed in March, according to figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.

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Flood carnage summed up in these photos

More than two weeks after the NSW flood disaster left a trail of destruction, new pictures reveal the true scale of devastation as the impact continues to be felt long after the water recedes.

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Weather phenomenon expected off coast

Tropical Cyclone Seroja and another tropical low off the coast of Western Australia are together expected to bring heavy rain to the state’s north this week.

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Predators using siblings to abuse kids

A young girl, aged between 11 and 13, playfully picks up her little sister and holds her naked body up to the camera.

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Probe into MP’s secret Facebook accounts

The actions of embattled Liberal MP Andrew Laming have again come under the microscope, with the Australian Electoral Commission confirming they have launched an investigation into his social media accounts.

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Ridiculously good feature on new phone

Chinese technology giant Oppo sent me over their flagship Oppo Find x3 Pro for a review – and I was impressed.

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Water restriction risk despite storms

Despite hundreds of millimetres of rain falling in parts of southeast Queensland in the last week, the southeast’s largest and most important dam has fallen to levels as low as during the millennium drought.

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Benz debuts stylish new luxury car

Mercedes-Benz’s stylish new coupe has arrived.

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Pics reveal ominous Russia military move

Russia is quietly beefing up its military presence and nuclear arsenal in Arctic as it looks to control what could become one of the most important global maritime corridors as well as threatening US cities.

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‘Incredible’: Twister spotted in Sydney

A Sydney woman could hardly believe her eyes when she spotted a spinning column moving across the sea.

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‘Absolute stupidity’: Top cop’s fury

Queensland Police have blasted the “absolute stupidity” shown by some of the state’s drivers over the Easter long weekend.

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Big change to the way Aussies buy cars

The art of bargaining is a dying art in Australian car showrooms.

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‘Really big’ change to Apple icon

An expected update to Apple’s iMac range of all-in-one desktop computers could super-size the display to the size of a television.

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Surprise new Xbox reveal

The man in charge of marketing Microsoft’s Xbox consoles has confirmed a bizarre new product from the company.

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Why Turnbull was dumped from new role

The NSW government has sensationally dumped former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull from his role as chair of an advisory body on climate change.

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7.3m Aussies caught in Facebook hack

Back in 2019, the personal information of 533 million Facebook users, including more than 7.3 million Australians – which might include you – was stolen by hackers. Now, cybersecurity experts are warning it’s easier for criminals to sort through the data and use it to steal your identity.

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Tradie almost wrecks $384k supercar

A man had a close call in Melbourne last week when a ute almost hit his brand new Lamborghini.

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Smartphone brand you’ll stop seeing

Electronics giant LG plans to stop making smartphones after struggling for years to compete in a market where it was once a leading player.

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‘Dreary day’: Qld drenched by 155mm rain

Roads across southeast Queensland have been cut as more than 155mm of rain fell late on Easter Monday, with more expected on Tuesday.

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More grunt for new Toyota 86

Toyota has stuck to its guns with the next-generation 86 sports car, delivering a coupe that remains true to the original’s recipe.

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Queensland’s secret COVID weapon

As the world struggles with COVID vaccine supply issues, a new study has revealed the University of Queensland’s (UQ) abandoned vaccine was effective after just one jab and could be stored at fridge temperature.

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Woman caught reading book while driving

Police are trying to identify a woman who was spotted reading a book while driving in Adelaide.

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We Built an ‘Apple Car’ From Old iPhones. Here’s What We Learned

As tech companies become a key part of the auto industry, cars are looking more like giant computers on wheels. To understand why a tech giant like Apple might want to make a car, we built one out of iPhone parts. Photo illustration: Alex Kuzoian/WSJ

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Zuckerberg’s number leaked by hackers

Tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg is among 533 million Facebook users who have had their personal information leaked online following a massive data breach at the social media giant.

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Wild new monster SUV revealed

The new GMC Hummer EV might just be the wildest SUV to hit the market in a long time.

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Fears over cyclone heading towards coast

A tropical cyclone could hit Western Australia’s north coast later this week, with a tropical low hovering off the coast threatening to intensify.

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‘Pack your patience’ for Easter drive home

Traffic is building on several arterial roads across the country as people make their way home after the Easter long weekend.

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Shock finding about paracetamol

Paracetamol medications including Panadol are no more effective than a placebo for the most common illnesses or injuries, a medical review of the drug has revealed.

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Mum mortified after X-rated video mistake

A woman has been left mortified after she mistakenly sent an X-rated video to her mum.

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Couple with baby escape boat explosion

Witnesses have described the narrow escape for a couple with a baby who were on board a boat that exploded on the Hawkesbury River overnight, severely injuring eight people.

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‘Hanging in balance’: Flash-flooding fears

The weather bureau is closely watching a “complex system” sitting off the Queensland coast on Monday morning, with intense rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding likely if the trough tracks slightly west.

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Russia risks ‘world war’ within weeks

An evolving crisis on the Russia-Ukraine border has Europe on high alert, with a defence watcher warning the situation could descend into a “world war” within weeks if tensions aren’t stemmed.

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NASA plans head-on asteroid collision

NASA is organising a boxing match set among the stars.

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Minister wants to work with China

Newly appointed Defence Minister Peter Dutton has fired a warning shot at China saying although it will work collaboratively with the global super power, it did not support foreign countries exerting influence via cyber attacks or other means.

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533 million Facebook users’ data leaked

The phone numbers, locations, email addresses and other personal details of 533 million Facebook users have been found on a website used by hackers.

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Brisbane venue’s food receipt backfires

A Queensland venue has come under fire after a picture of a back of house docket titled “two very annoying Asians” emerged on a Snapchat account linked to one of its managers.

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‘Stay home’: Severe weather warning in Qld

Residents in Queensland’s southeast are being warned to stay inside with heavy rain, which may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding, expected to lash the region on Sunday.

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‘Cheaper’ phone feature we all need

Samsung has just launched new devices in their Galaxy A series line-up – the Galaxy A32, Galaxy A32 5G, Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy A72.

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Unknown danger of eating chocolate: study

A new study by Monash University researchers shows eating chocolate and potato chips could lead to an increased risk of kidney disease.

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Fresh flood warnings for NSW and Qld

New flood alerts have been issued for NSW and Queensland less than two weeks after parts of NSW was ravaged by once in a generation flooding.

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Tanks gather as dangerous conflict flares

Tensions are flaring between the Ukraine and Russia as Kiev accuses Moscow of gathering tanks on the border.

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Merc’s ground-breaking new SUV revealed

More aerodynamic than any previous production car and able to drive further than any other EV on sale today, the EQS is a momentous machine from Mercedes-Benz. Aided by its record-setting low-drag shape, this large and luxurious car can cover up to 770km before its battery pack needs recharging.

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GPS images reveal China’s secret mission

A high-stakes, month-long game of chicken has been played out in the contested South China Sea.

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Radical ID plan for social media use

The Morrison Government will consider a radical measure to prevent online bullying and trolling, but experts say the proposal would involve serious risks for social media users.

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69 million dollars for a digital artwork? Non-fungible tokens explained

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are exploding online and reaching sky-high prices. But what are they, and how do they work?

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Council backflips on ‘controversial’ move

After generating fury and concern among parents of young children, speed humps will be installed over controversial and “dangerous” giant polka dots recently painted on a Melbourne road.

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Rinehart’s ‘boomer memes’ book lashed

Australia’s wealthiest woman has raised eyebrows online after releasing a book of jokes full of ‘boomer’ memes.

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‘Chilling’ find in disputed China sea

The Philippine military says it has discovered illegally built structures on the Union Banks, a series of reefs in the South China sea.

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Hidden feature on iPhone we’ve all missed

Apple fans will know iPhones come with lots of apps already built in but many won’t know about the hidden Code Scanner app.

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Rare space selfie from Mars rover

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) released a stunning “selfie” taken by the Curiosity Mars rover on Tuesday.

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‘Impatient’ driver’s almost fatal mistake

An impatient driver is lucky to be alive after botching an overtake attempt and having a near miss with oncoming traffic.

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Jaguar’s new red-hot SUV has landed

Jaguar is looking to put the sport back in sports utility vehicle with its updated F-Pace crossover.

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‘This is really scary’: Lara Trump hits out

Donald Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, has spoken out against Facebook for removing her post featuring an interview with the former US president.

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Reviewed: Volkswagen’s new top-seller

The Tiguan family SUV has been updated. Changes focus on new technology, sharper styling and improved safety.

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Driver banned until 2032 charged

A New South Wales motorist who is banned from driving until 2032 has been charged after he was stopped for a drug test in the state’s south.

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Testing Elon Musk’s Starlink: Is It Really a Rural Internet Game Changer?

SpaceX's new Starlink satellite internet service is being touted as a rural internet game changer. WSJ spent time with a few beta testers in a very remote area of Washington state to see if it's truly the solution to the global broadband gap. Photo Illustration: Laura Kammermann

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Bank’s online outage angers customers

Commonwealth Bank customers are unable to do online banking, with the NetBank service not allowing them to log in.

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New standout luxury car has arrived

The Lexus IS300h has a split personality.

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Warm weather to hit on Easter weekend

Warmer weather is in store for Australia’s south east coast over the Easter long weekend.

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Huge change coming to YouTube

YouTube will experiment with a selection of users who will be prevented from seeing how many “dislikes” a video on the platform has received in a bid to make people feel better.

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