Revolting pic shows new mouse danger

Fish have been feasting on the copious amounts of mice swarming NSW, raising fears a new rodent poison could harm native wildlife as well.

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MP denies Facebook attack on ScoMo

The Victorian health minister has been forced to explain himself after he was caught appearing to attack the prime minister on social media.

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Anti-vaxxers flood MP’s Facebook

Anti-vaxxers have inundated a federal MP’s online post with misinformation purporting to be from the nation’s top drug regulator.

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Impossible choice in rising China problem

The South China Sea has all the ingredients of a global cataclysm. Greed. Nationalism. Politics. All are conspiring against peace and stability.

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James Bond’s wild new ride

A fine layer of dust is the most dirt the average Aston Martin DBX will see.

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Craving cosy nights? It might not be cold enough this winter

If your idea of an ideal chilly season is big blankets and a smattering of snow – it's bad news.

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Urgent recall for popular car

Hyundai owners have been warned a faulty part in certain car models could pose a fire risk and a recall has been issued.

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Aussie champ on top in new ‘Formula Woke’

Australian rally champion Molly Taylor leads a new international racing series intended to right the wrongs of traditional motorsport.

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Autumn was coldest, wettest for years

The data is in and it’s official – autumn was one of the coldest and wettest for years across many parts of Australia.

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‘No’: Savage dig at press conference

The federal government’s coronavirus-tracing app has identified no cases in Victoria’s latest Covid-19 outbreak, according to the state’s health minister.

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‘Save it for Tinder, mate’: Creeps called out

Women are calling out men who are using the professional networking platform LinkedIn like the dating app Tinder, revealing they are often hit on and receive unwanted attention on their appearance.

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‘No sense’: Outrage over scrapped road rule

The Queensland government’s decision to scrap an eight-year trial that allowed motorists to turn left on a red light has been slammed by the Brisbane City Council.

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Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid to pass Earth

A “potentially hazardous” asteroid as tall as France’s Eiffel Tower is due to fly past Earth on June 1, NASA has warned.

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Big change for Woolies and Coles stores

Truck drivers will be able to deliver groceries and toilet paper to supermarkets faster due to a new freight data website that monitors traffic and congestion on Australian roads.

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Mouse expert’s prediction for big cities

Big city Aussies may have to contend with traffic and eye-watering house prices, but many have been thankful they’re not in the bush this year.

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Musk caught out as Tesla truth exposed

Tesla has revealed the true purpose of a driver-facing camera in new Tesla Model 3 electric cars – and it’s not what company founder Elon Musk originally claimed.

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State shivers through freezing morning

Victorians have shivered through their third freezing start in a row, with temperatures dropping to -4.4C in some parts of the state on Monday morning.

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Beach seawall collapses in dangerous surf

An old section of the seawall at South Newcastle Beach has collapsed as dangerous surf conditions continue to wreak havoc along the NSW coastline.

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Melbourne breaks 70-year record

Melbourne has shivered through its coldest May morning in more than 70 years, the Bureau of Meteorology said on Sunday.

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Monster 10m swells lash coastline

New South Wales residents are being warned to stay away from the surf as conditions remain dangerous after the state’s coastline was hammered by huge waves, gale force winds and icy temperatures overnight.

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Incredible feature in new Apple device

REVIEW

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Mazda’s new flagship SUV tested

Life is confusing for car buyers these days. You can get into a car from a luxury brand for less than $40,000 and you can spend north of $80,000 on a work ute.

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Eerie video shows UFOs ‘swarming boat’

A chilling video appears to show a US Navy warship being swarmed by 14 “spherical” UFOs travelling at up to 254 kilometres per hour.

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Photo shows ‘plague’ spreading in Victoria

An invasive cactus weed that is “almost impossible to kill” is spreading across properties in regional Victoria, with experts claiming the growing infestations are the worst they’ve seen.

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Cult car makes triumphant return

Audi’s SQ5 could be the spiritual successor to Australia’s muscle cars. In the same way that a HSV Commodore or Ford Falcon GT was a family sedan with a big motor and butch bodywork, the Audi SQ5 is a beefed up version of the SUVs preferred by many buyers.

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Outrage over sick mouse plague video

WARNING: Graphic

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Australia’s winter set for a surprise

Winter is upon us so it’s time to bring out the big scarf, the beanie and generally rug up warm.

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CRYPTO-SCAM: Elon Musk impersonators steal over $2.5M in Bitcoin in six months

As cryptocurrency explodes in popularity, a new report has revealed Elon Musk impersonators have stolen over $2.5M through digital currency scams.

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Victorian leader’s virus request

Victoria’s acting premier has asked for Australian Defence Force members to help with the latest coronavirus outbreak in the state.

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Suburb harassed by fake cops

Scammers pretending to be NSW police officers have threatened people in the Sydney suburb of Mount Druitt over the phone.

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Karen from Brighton’s surprise return

Social media sensation Karen from Brighton has returned with a new song to help boost Melburnians spirits during the latest lockdown.

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World’s most expensive car goes on sale

Rolls-Royce won’t say how much the world’s most expensive car costs.

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‘Stay well away’: Hazardous surf warning

Beachgoers along the NSW and southern Queensland coast are being urged to stay out of the water as hazardous surf wreaks havoc on beaches.

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Tesla rival confirmed for Australia

Volvo’s Polestar spin-off will sell its electric cars locally in the second half of this year.

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New development after town icon destroyed

Dunedoo Golf Club has received confirmation from Deputy Premier John Barilaro’s office that it will receive a large government grant to help fund its reparations bill after widespread damage caused by an alleged vandal on a tractor last month.

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Huge bonuses for not ‘up to scratch’ NBN

NBN executives have been grilled after staff were paid more than $77 million in bonuses in 2020 despite recording a massive cashflow loss and the service provider being not “up to scratch”.

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Climate kids score win in landmark case

Climate activist teens have claimed a legal victory after the Federal Court found the “risk of death” a coal mine posed meant the Environment Minister owed them a duty of care when approving the project.

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Big Brother could be watching your car

Big Brother could be tracking your car soon.

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Man catches deadly infection from mouse

Trevor Hardie could have been dead in days.

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Spectacular photos of super blood moon

Stunning pictures show the super blood moon over Australia on Wednesday night, with photographers capturing the rare lunar occurrence.

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Spectacular photos of super blood moon

Stunning pictures show the super blood moon over Australia on Wednesday night, with photographers capturing the rare lunar occurrence.

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BMW’s new beast headed our way

BMW’s newest performance weapon is headed Down Under.

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Bull tramples man in Sydney

A man has been injured after he was trampled by a bull in Sydney’s southwest.

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‘Disgusting’ TikTok vids target kids

Students in the NSW region where three children have taken their own lives in recent weeks are reportedly being targeted in “disgusting” TikTok videos.

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Truth about freakish super blood Moon

Throughout history, lunar eclipses have seemed dramatic. The Moon’s grey-white disc deepens to yellow and orange and finally a dark red cast – this gives a lunar eclipse its nickname of the blood Moon.

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‘Climate vandalism’: Outrage at new tax

Victoria has become the first state in Australia to tax electric vehicle drivers after the legislation passed through parliament on Tuesday night.

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Mice plague sets family home on fire

A family living in rural NSW who thought the worst of the mice plague was over have been dealt a devastating blow after the vermin saw their house reduced to rubble.

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‘Dangerous’ sign immediately removed

An anti-mask wearing, anti-vaccination, anti-QR code system group is behind a “dangerous” sign that appeared ever-so-briefly at Melbourne’s Flinders Street Station on Tuesday before authorities removed it.

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Audi’s game-changing new model tested

Audi is charging up its electric car range with about 30 models planned. We’ve tested the e-tron Sportback, its first EV to arrive in Australia, to find out if it can shock the market.

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Horrific crash footage as rider clocks 260km/h

The wife of a man involved in a horrific, life-changing motorcycle crash has allowed police to release footage of the accident in a bid to warn motorists of the dangers of extreme speeds.

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‘Destructive’: Hazardous conditions to hit

Queensland and Victoria are bracing for another day of wild weather, as hazardous surf and destructive wind warnings remain active on Wednesday.

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Cyclist cops massive fine for little-known rule

A Queensland cyclist who was talking on the phone while riding a bike has been slapped with a $1000 fine for breaking the little-known road rule.

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Shark attack survivor recalls fight for life

A spearfisherman has described the harrowing moment he was mauled by a 3m tiger shark while diving in Western Australia’s north.

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Hacking fears prompt big iPhone update

Apple iPhone users are encouraged to install the latest software update that addresses a number of vulnerabilities, including those that allow hackers to elevate their privileges within a victim’s phone or execute functions remotely.

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Huge expense Aussies are forced to pay

A large number of Australians are paying more than $460 a week just to get around.

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Guilty plea over young soldier’s death

The Department of Defence has pleaded guilty to a charge stemming from the death of a Victorian soldier during a live-fire training exercise near Darwin four years ago.

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Bombshell claim in ex-soldier’s legal fight

Ben Roberts-Smith has been accused of wiping a laptop that potentially held critical evidence as his courtroom showdown with Nine newspapers nears.

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Qld scientists’ Covid-19 breakthrough

Queensland researchers have developed two breakthrough drugs that could both prevent and treat the virus that causes Covid-19.

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Old Holden attracts record bids

A V8 Holden once owned by Peter Brock has broken records to become the most valuable car built in Australia.

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Surprising way Aussies want to be paid

A quarter of Australians would happily have a portion of their salary paid in Bitcoin, according to new research by comparison site Finder.

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‘Dangerous’ winds to lash Victoria

Wild weather is predicted to lash Victoria on Tuesday as residents brace for damaging winds ahead of a strong cold front expected to sweep the state.

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Aus entering scary new weather phase

The devastating and deadly floods that scarred New South Wales and southern Queensland during March could happen as frequently as one year in every four due to the emergence of a little known and “concerning” climate driver, meteorologists have warned.

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The All New Isuzu MU-X

Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) has confirmed the all-new seven-seat 4x4 off-road SUV will be available within a few months.

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Grim map shows extent of mouse plague

CSIRO is encouraging farmers and residents in rural towns to use an app it created several years ago to track mice sightings and infestations as authorities scramble to win the fight against the costly plague on Australia’s east coast.

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Shock claims about NSFW site OnlyFans

Australian authorities are investigating popular adult content site OnlyFans over fears it is being used as a vehicle to traffic drugs, launder money and exploit children.

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When you can see ‘super blood moon’

Australian stargazers will get the first look at a true “super blood moon” for 20 years when two celestial phenomena occur at the same time this week.

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New look for four-wheel-drive favourite

Australian four-wheel-drive enthusiasts will have a fresh option in the second half of the year.

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Stomach-churning mouse plague video

A stomach-churning video has emerged of the moment a farmer in northern NSW found hundreds of mice living inside a grain grouper he had left in a paddock for a few days.

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‘Coldest temperatures since last year’

The coldest temperatures for 12 months are set to strike Western Australia’s south in the next 24 hours.

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Privacy fears after app’s ‘secret’ update

WhatsApp users have been urged to check their privacy settings after the platform’s reportedly “secret” update.

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‘Drums of war’ warning explained

One of Australia’s most senior security figures said the global community missed an opportunity in the early 1990s to live in a peaceful world without the threat of “great power conflict” while being grilled for his recent warning of the “beating drums” of war.

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Where you can get 2 years free rego

Motorists in the ACT will score two years of free registration with the purchase of a new or used zero-emissions vehicle in a bid to encourage more drivers to switch to more efficient cars.

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Why is cryptocurrency so volatile?

Bitcoin's wild price moves stem from its design — and you'll need strong nerves to trade it.

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Teen used Skype to groom girl: cops

A Sydney teenager is facing child abuse charges, accused of trying to groom a young girl over Skype.

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Learner driver clocked at 200km/h: cops

A suspended learner driver has allegedly been clocked at double the speed limit while tearing along a road in Melbourne’s west.

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The best SUV to tow a caravan

International borders are closed for the foreseeable future and Aussies are choosing to explore their own backyard. But if you want to tow a caravan around Australia having the right vehicle is essential. We help a reader find a suitable ride.

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Popular car recalled over fire fears

A popular Toyota vehicle has been recalled over fears an issue with the power wire could cause a fire.

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Shoppers lose it over change at Coles

Shoppers in Western Australia have been left in shock and awe after Coles unveiled a rare style of self-serve checkout.

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Iconic 1998 computer gets a 2021 makeover

REVIEW

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‘Too weak’: China lashes out at Australia

Great power competition? Or a schoolyard tiff? Beijing has lashed out at Australia for joining its allies in war games off Japan, threatening “its forces will be among the first to be hit”.

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‘Polar blast’ warning for wild, cold weather

Much of the country has been enjoying some late autumn blue skies bringing sunshine and mild days.

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Twitch reacts to hot tub drama

Video live streaming service Twitch has responded to the “hot tub” drama by creating an entirely new category for the controversial practice.

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How to understand the next generation

They’ll push back having family, may never own a car, remain glued to their digital devices and be as woke as Greta Thunberg – meet Generation Alpha.

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iPhone hack closes all tabs instantly

Having too many Safari tabs open on your iPhone can slow down your browsing experience.

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Single mum fuming after $1000 fine

A single mum has been left fuming after being hit with $1000 in fines after being pulled over for a random breath test.

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Aussie’s ‘genuinely terrifying’ ordeal

A 20-year-old Sydney woman has described a “genuinely terrifying” ordeal, alleging she was pulled over by armed and masked police impersonators in the early hours of Thursday morning.

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Teens vanish as disturbing TikTok trend emerges

Parents have been urged to be on their guard over fears of an alleged TikTok trend where youngsters go missing on purpose for 48 hours.

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Mum’s horrific find in child’s toy

A Queensland mum has endured every parent’s worst nightmare, when her seven-year-old found a venomous snake hiding in one of his toys.

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Plan to ‘future-proof’ nation from viruses

The federal government has invited the world’s leading drug makers to set up an mRNA manufacturing hub in Australia to “future-proof” the population from pandemics.

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State set to get coldest morning of year

Just 10 days out from a change of season and the winter weather has certainly arrived on the nation’s east coast.

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Shark attacks man at popular beach

A shark has attacked a man near a tourist hotspot in Western Australia’s north.

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‘Napalm’ mouse-killing method slammed

Farmers and nature conservationists are concerned the NSW government’s plan to roll out what it calls a “napalm”-like poison to combat the state’s mouse plague will lead to the death of farm pets and native animals.

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Students vent climate fury: ‘No point’

One of the organisers of the latest School Strike 4 Climate protests says kids don’t see the point in trying hard in class while the Federal Government ignores their call to move to renewable energy.

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Alien-like fungi baffles the internet

A strange, alien-like fungus that smells like “rotting flesh” has baffled Reddit users after a hiker discovered it while on a mountain near Brisbane.

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Stoush over Roberts-Smith medical records

Ben Roberts-Smith has asked a court to block a newspaper’s lawyers from accessing his personal medical records as his legal battle over war crimes allegations ramps up.

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Revolutionary new ute revealed

Ford has taken the covers of its new electric ute.

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City shivers into coldest morning of 2021

Melbourne has shivered through it’s coldest morning of the year so far as an “unusual” cold snap continues to bring frosty mornings to the nation’s east coast.

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Volkswagen launches new standout SUV

The age of the SUV is upon us and Volkswagen’s Tiguan proves why.

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Audi’s new head-turning SUV has arrived

Design is the key drawcard for Audi Q2 customers. So says a brand that, more than most, trades on the look and feel of its vehicles. First introduced in 2017 as the entry point to Audi’s high-riding luxury SUV range, the Q2 carved out a niche for customers looking for a compact machine with interesting details.

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Kia’s Niro brings green tech to the road

New SUV offers hybrid, plug-in and electric options for Kia customers.

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Driving Italy’s hardcore new weapon

Mad, bad and dangerously good fun to know, the Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA is exactly the kind of car Australia’s old-school rev-heads understand and cherish.

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States trialling 30km speed limits

A number of Australian states and territories are now trialling or planning 30km/h speed limits and zones – in a move that could hugely benefit our road toll and economy.

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Beyond Tesla: Driverless Startups Promise Next-Level Autonomous Vehicles

While Tesla and others already offer assisted-driving features, startups Waymo, Cruise, TuSimple and Aurora are betting their autonomous vehicles will make driving a thing of the past. WSJ asked them about safety and other challenges they face. Photo composite: George Downs

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‘Embarrassing’ ad swiftly pulled offline

A campaign video from Queensland Police has been slammed as “absolutely embarrassing” and pulled offline an hour after it went live over “misconstrued” insensitive references to domestic violence.

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Two game-changing new cars coming soon

Lexus is joining the electric car party.

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Shocking find after car goes up in flames

A Southern Highlands small town was sent into chaos on Wednesday when rats chewed through a car engine, setting it alight.

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Woman‘s search for mystery sparkie

A woman battling stage 4 lung cancer is desperately searching for the good Samaritan who came to her aid following a horrific multi-vehicle car crash.

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Sydney’s reprieve from record cold snap

A record-breaking cold snap sweeping across eastern Australia looks set to hang around over the weekend.

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‘Alarming’: Hot tub streamer cut off

One of the most popular streamers – Amouranth – says her advertising revenue has been cut off by Twitch, even though she has not broken any rules.

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Toyota’s fire-breathing new model

Toyota is known for making reliable, well-equipped and affordable cars in all shapes and sizes. But its newest machine adds a mountain of spice to its local line-up.

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Staggering rise in petrol prices

Petrol prices are on the rise for millions of Australians, who are being advised to shop around as pump prices are hit by the global ripples of a cyber-attack on a major US fuel pipeline operator and conflict in the Middle East.

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Daughters’ moving tribute to shark victim

The heartbroken daughters of a shark attack victim have penned a moving tribute to their father, describing him as “a truly special soul”.

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Mouse plague heading straight to Sydney

The devastating mouse plague won’t just be a country problem soon, with experts predicting the millions of rodents could reach Sydney in a matter of weeks.

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First country publicly burns vaccines

Malawi on Wednesday destroyed nearly 17,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine that had expired in mid-April, with the health minister blaming “propaganda” for many Malawians’ reluctance to receive the jab.

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Fatal chemical to create ‘mice-free fortress’

The NSW government has secured 5000 litres of one of the world’s strongest mice-killing chemicals in the latest bid to crack down on the ongoing crisis plaguing rural farmers.

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‘Appalling’: Stoush over electricity bills

The federal government has been slammed for a decision that critics say will push up electricity prices and is an “appalling decision”.

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Plague mice take out Telstra services

A Telstra outage affecting thousands of customers in southern NSW has been blamed on the state’s mouse plague.

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Gates ‘turned a blind eye to Epstein’s reputation because he wanted Nobel Prize’

Bill Gates attended a 2013 meeting with Jeffrey Epstein at the home of the then chairman of Norway's Nobel Committee.

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‘Dopey’ PETA deflects cannibal mice report

A farmer has revealed the mouse plague has gotten so bad in one area that the rodents have begun eating each other, as the Prime Minister lashed out at “dopey” animal rights activists for pleading with farmers not to use poison against the vermin.

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Big factor in Melbourne’s STI ‘epidemic’

A rise in popularity of online dating apps could be contributing to a sudden surge of sexually transmitted infections across Melbourne, epidemiologists warn.

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2m shark caught after fatal attack

A shark has reportedly been caught off the New South Wales mid-north coast, one day after a surfer was fatally mauled at the same beach on Tuesday.

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‘Poor move’: ScoMo’s ‘appalling’ $600m plan

Economic and energy experts alike have slammed the Morrison Government’s announcement of a new gas-fired power station in NSW, labelling it an “appalling” waste of taxpayer money that will drive up electricity prices and cause irreparable environmental damage.

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Activist doubles down on mouse madness

An animal rights organisation has doubled down on a controversial plea for farmers to avoid poisoning mice because of the “dangerous notion of human supremacy”.

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Supercar maker announces shock decision

Lamborghini is sending a shock through its model range.

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‘Widespread polar’ snap to hang around

The cold snap sweeping across nation’s eastern states is set to hang around until at least the end of the week.

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iMac 24-inch M1 Review: The Desktop Is Cool Again

In a world full of smartphones, tablets and laptops, the new iMac—powered by Apple’s M1 chip—proves desktops still have a future. WSJ’s Joanna Stern looked to the past, the original iMac G3, to understand Apple’s fun and colorful 2021 desktop strategy. Photo illustration: Kenny Wassus for The Wall Street Journal

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The one thing missing from Apple’s new-look iMac

Apple’s made-over iMac looks like it escaped an Instagram shoot.

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Swedes to provide Matildas with another stern test

The Matildas’ tough preparations for the Tokyo Olympics continue next month with a game again European heavyweights Sweden in Kalmar.

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PETA blasted for mouse-plague comment

EXCLUSIVE

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New monster ute has arrived in Australia

Australia has a new tough truck.

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Controversy around crazy Netflix movie

A controversial Netflix documentary has been slammed for its “dim” view around saving the world’s oceans.

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Experts warn of attacks on Australia

Cybersecurity experts have warned Australia will remain vulnerable to a devastating ransomware attack until a higher standard of online protection is consistent across major services such as hospitals.

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Cold snap about to get even worse

The cold snap making the eastern states shiver is set to stick around until the end of the week bringing frosty mornings, dry days and freezing “feels like” temperatures.

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Classy new luxury car on its way to Oz

A new classy luxury sedan is preparing to hit the road this winter.

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Scientists’ breakthrough could kill COVID

A team of Queensland scientists has co-developed a “gene-silencing” antiviral treatment that could effectively kill COVID-19, in what’s been dubbed an “important missing piece” in the arsenal against the virus.

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Major change coming to Coles and Woolies

Dozens of industry behemoths are joining forces to ramp up the war against plastic waste.

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Stunning Antiques Roadshow discovery

A middle-aged man from Oxfordshire, UK has broken down into tears after he brought his late father’s Rolex in for evaluation on Antiques Roadshow

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The growth of anti-vaxxers revealed

Support for anti-vaxxer and conspiracy groups has skyrocketed since COVID-19 hit Australia’s shores, prompting calls for social media platforms to do more to quash fake news.

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The CHEKR internet connected dog bowl

Nestle Purina has unveiled a Bluetooth-connected dog bowl that uses machine learning to track Fido’s eating habits.

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Man’s video ‘proof’ UFOs exist

A Gold Coast man claims to have proof of a UFO flying in his suburb.

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What Craig McLachlan was cleared of

Craig McLachlan’s tell-all interview with Channel 7, the actor’s first major media appearance since he was publicly accused of sexually harassing several co-stars, was met with significant derision on Sunday night.

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Shocking spike in child abuse revealed

“Stretched” and “exhausted” law enforcement officers have struggled to keep up with an alarming surge in reports of online child exploitation, abuse and grooming, according to a new study.

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Bill Gates’ years-long affair with staffer exposed

Bill Gates’ squeaky clean image as a philanthropic family man is getting murkier by the day — with damning new claims shedding light on his marriage breakdown.

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Urgent safety recall for Kia vehicles

Two popular Kia vehicles are being urgently recalled over fears they could burst into flames even if the engines are switched off.

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Major twist after emergency yacht rescue

A UK man rescued at sea when a yacht he was sailing from Tahiti to Australia sank off the coast of Newcastle was transporting the vessel for someone else.

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How to make money off your driveway

People who live near hospitals or railway stations could earn easy money by renting out their driveways to people looking for a carpark.

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Popular SUV recalled for deadly fire risk

Kia Australia has recalled more than 57,000 vehicles in Australia for a potentially dangerous fire risk.

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New cheap Chinese SUV arrives in Oz

Chinese car brands are on the rise in Australia, and Haval is fast becoming a common sight on our roads.

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Devastating reality for five million Aussies

Millions of Australians face the threat of hunger this year, as the lasting impacts of coronavirus, drought and bushfires force people who have never previously needed help to reach out for food relief.

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Huge cash boost for Aussie refineries

A lifeline has been thrown to two of Australia’s three remaining oil refineries, protecting 1250 jobs and locking in the nation’s fuel security, the federal government says.

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Miracle baby survives after family killed

A father has been reunited with his baby son who was pulled alive from rubble in Gaza after an Israeli air strike killed 10 members of their family.

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‘Attacked’: Big mystery over key target

Israeli strikes destroyed the home of Hamas’ leader in the Gaza Strip but just what happened to its key boss remains unknown.

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Little girl’s heartbreaking Gaza video

Little Nadine Abdel-Taif looks around at the rubble behind her.

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Dramatic rescue of Bali fishermen off WA

Twenty Indonesian fishermen have been saved from waters far off the West Australian coast after clinging to their sinking wooden vessel for hours.

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Emergency after man sails yacht to Australia

A UK man who entered Australian waters on a yacht he sailed from Tahiti has been rescued and placed in hotel quarantine after his vessel sank in rough seas off the coast of Newcastle.

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Cold snap sends temperatures below zero

Winter has started early across the country as Australians shivered into a chilly Sunday morning, with below average temperatures in most of NSW, northern Victoria and southern Queensland.

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New affordable performance SUV arrives

Just when you thought every possible niche in the new car market had become crowded with contenders, here’s one that isn’t: the affordable, mid-size performance SUV.

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TV vet banned over ‘dangerous’ horse act

A wannabe reality television vet has copped a huge fine and been banned from working for one year after performing a dangerous tail numbing procedure on multiple horses.

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‘7 mins of terror’: China’s historic Mars feat

China’s Zhurong rover touched down on Mars early Saturday, state media reported, a triumph for Beijing’s increasingly bold space ambitions and a history-making feat for a nation on its first-ever Martian mission.

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Melbourne records coldest day this year

Heavy rain, strong winds and hail lashed parts of Victoria overnight with the state set to shiver through its coldest day of the year.

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Sickening plague terrorising Aussie kids

Last Tuesday, a schoolgirl in Trundle, NSW, was busy filling out her NAPLAN test when a mouse ran across her desk.

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How Maserati beat Ferrari at its own game

Italian supercar now comes in a delicious new flavour. It’s called Maserati MC20.

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Cat’s miraculous five-floor jump

Cats are experts at falling — and a video of one jumping from a burning building in Chicago proves how good they are landing on their feet.

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Gross spill closes major freeway lanes

Animal innards have been strewn across 50m of a major Melbourne freeway, causing two lanes of traffic to be closed.

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Italy’s newest supercar tested

The Maserati MC20 blends stunning looks with blistering performance.

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Wintry cold blast to smash four states

An icy cold blast moving up from Antarctica will smash Tasmania, Victoria and southern parts of New South Wales and South Australia with rain, hail, thunder, strong wind gusts and snow.

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Pic reveals horror act at beach

A speeding driver who ploughed into nearly a dozen protected birds at a Queensland beach in what authorities believe was a deliberate rampage remains on the run.

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Gaza attack tweet sparks mass confusion

There has been a dramatic escalation in the Middle East this morning, with Israel announcing its air and ground troops had launched an offensive in the Gaza Strip.

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‘Air and ground troops attacking’ Gaza

There has been a dramatic escalation in the Middle East this morning, with Israel announcing its air and ground troops had launched an offensive in the Gaza Strip.

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US torched for ‘bowing’ to Russia terrorists

Colonial Pipeline — the largest oil pipeline in the United States — forked over nearly $5 million last week to a criminal group that hacked the company, spurring widespread petrol shortages and panic buying across the country.

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Three rockets fired from Lebanon to Israel

Three rockets have been fired from southern Lebanon towards Israel, a Lebanese military source says.

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Mitsubishi reveals plans for tough ute

Mitsubishi is joining the tough ute craze.

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New blow for Apple ‘gamechanger’

Retail giants Big W and JB Hi-Fi have joined the list of retail chains banning the sale of Apple’s new AirTags due to child safety concerns.

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Gross moment for TV reporter live on air

A Melbourne reporter has copped a face full of bird poo midway through a live cross on television.

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Telstra cops huge fine for shocking act

Telstra has been hit with a whopping $50m fine for selling mobile phone contracts to more than 100 Indigenous customers who couldn’t understand or couldn’t pay for the plans.

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Surprise twist in mouse plague crisis

Farmers have secured a victory in their battle against a devastating infestation of mice after pressuring the NSW government into releasing $50 million in financial aid.

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Australia’s newest police car revealed

The Ford Ranger ute is heading out on patrol

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Huge storm causes Kmart roof collapse

Wild storms that brought heavy hail and more then a hundred thousand lightning strikes have caused the roof of a Queensland Kmart to collapse, forcing shoppers to be evacuated.

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Dozens killed as fears of war escalate

Relentless rocket fire and rioting in mixed Jewish-Arab towns continues to fuel growing fears that violence between Israel and Palestine could devolve into a “full-scale war”.

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Eerie ‘hum’ detected beyond solar system

One of the oldest surviving spacecrafts has detected a “persistent hum”, more than 22 billion kilometres away from Earth.

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Warning Victoria faces severe blackouts

The Victorian government is not doing enough to stop the state suffering severe blackouts in the future, the opposition says, after a decision to close a vital coal-fired power plant in the La Trobe Valley ahead of schedule.

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Aussie fury as NZ honey war heats up

Manuka honey producers fear Australia could be frozen out of a billion dollar industry if the federal government does not help it fight a “ridiculous” legal push from New Zealand to trademark the name.

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Dead whales found under navy ship

Two dead whales were discovered under a Royal Australian Navy ship as it docked in the US state of California over the weekend.

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New blow to beleaguered NBN rollout

Hundreds of NBN technicians across Australia have launched industrial action and walked off the job in their latest push for a parliamentary inquiry into “issues plaguing” the network.

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Mean new luxury SUV arrives

Bentley’s new SUV brings the best of both worlds.

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How Melinda Gates will spend her massive divorce payout

Bill Gates’ divorce is set to result in a massive payout and there’s already speculation about how Melinda will spend her share of the $164 billion fortune.

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Agriculture minister’s crack at farmers

Farmers pleading for help with a devastating mouse plague have been accused by the NSW agriculture minister of trying to pull off a publicity stunt.

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Bold call to attack China

Australia must launch cyber retalitiations on China to punish Beijing for its own attacks, a key crossbencher says.

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Internet fumes at ‘invisible’ email bug

Microsoft Outlook users around the world have reported problems viewing and creating emails.

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’Violent, explosive’ storms hit east coast

Hail stones the size of 20 cent coins have battered the nation’s east coast as the weather bureau warns of more “violent” and “explosive” storms.

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Mazda’s fancy new SUV hits the road

Mazda big diesel SUV turns a lot of heads because of its slick looks, but its interior is where the magic really happens.

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Protesters block parliament after budget

Protesters have climbed atop trucks parked at major entrances to Parliament House, in a bid to call on politicians to declare a climate emergency.

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‘Battle ready’: Australia’s warning to China

After a year of international relationships being strained by the pandemic, the Australian government says it will pump an additional $1.9 billion into strengthening our national security, law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

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State of emergency declared in US

Panicked drivers queued in long lines at petrol stations across the Charlotte area as they rushed to fill their cars in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline closure.

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‘Battle ready’: Australia’s warning to China

After a year of international relationships being strained by the pandemic, the Australian government says it will pump an additional $1.9 billion into strengthening our national security, law enforcement and intelligence agencies.

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What Would a Universal Digital Health Pass System Look Like?

Startups, governments and nonprofits are racing to create so-called “vaccine passports,” or digital health passes aimed at helping people travel and safely move around in public. WSJ explains what it would take to get a global digital health pass system off the ground. Illustration: Zoë Soriano

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Porsche prepares exciting new model

Porsche is racing towards the future.

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Internet loses it over hideous catch

If you thought stepping on a washed-up stingray in the sand was enough to cack your dacks, be thankful you don’t live in southern California.

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Plague horror pushes farmers ‘to limit’

Farmers have demanded action from the NSW government to combat the unending plague of mice that has caused some to lose their entire summer crops and pushed people “to the limit”.

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Protesters block pollies at parliament

Activists have chained themselves to government officials’ cars and blocked entrances to and from a car park near Parliament House in their latest bid to get the nation’s leaders to address climate change.

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Dire prediction for coral reefs

The outlook for the world’s coral reefs is incredibly grim with a new report highlighting what needs to be done to save the incredible marine ecosystems.

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‘Escape’ tunnel found at detention centre

A tunnel has been discovered by guards at a detention centre in Western Australia which refugee activists have described as an “elaborate escape” hole.

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Deadly secret of ‘gateway to Hell’ revealed

Scientists are unravelling the mystery behind a deadly cave the ancient Romans believed was the gateway to hell.

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Baby whale rescue ends in heartbreak

A baby minke whale that got stuck in the River Thames twice has been euthanised “to end its suffering”.

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Aussies split over shocking Sydney crash

Footage of a car crash at a Western Sydney intersection has divided viewers on who was in the wrong.

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‘Wake up call’: Top doc’s Sydney warning

NSW chief health officer Kerry Chant has stressed the importance of using QR codes to check into businesses as COVID-19 contact tracers scramble to find the source of infection for a man from Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

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Ford Ranger Raptor to get huge upgrade

Ford is set to beef up its next-generation Ford Ranger Raptor, according to reports.

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Scientists uncover microplastics in everyday rice

Australian scientists have found an unexpected item hiding in a beloved pantry staple that could have a negative impact on your health.

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Waste company fined for ‘vomit’ smell

A waste company has been handed a fine of just $577 despite being responsible for a “rotten egg” smell that was likened to the odour of a dead body by one resident’s family member.

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‘Unusual’ storms prompt grim warning

The nation’s east coast is bracing for an “unusual” mid-May cold front that is set to bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, large hail and a risk of flooding.

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Country’s stunning COVID turnaround

Israel looks like it may have achieved herd immunity, with its aggressive vaccination program helping the country achieve a staggering decrease in coronavirus cases.

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Mystery as shark head found on beach

Conservationists are fuming after a mysterious photo of a decapitated Great White Shark sitting on the shore of a New Zealand beach emerged online.

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New way to see supermoon up close

Qantas has unveiled a special moon viewing as its latest unusual flight experience.

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Who’s laughing now? The meme creators getting rich off NFTs

Who's laughing now? The forever memed 'disaster girl' just sold her viral photo for half a million dollars. And she's not the only meme creator getting rich off NFTs.

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A solution to the electric car problem

Electric cars are too expensive, but now there is a cheaper way to get into a zero-emissions vehicle.

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‘Significant’ weather to hit south, east

Forecasters have warned a “significant” weather event is approaching the country’s south and east bringing rain, colder temperatures and storms.

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Fears over ‘harmful’ item in pantry staple

Australian scientists have discovered rice can contain trace amounts of potentially harmful microplastics during a world-first study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials.

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Climate change: what does net zero mean and can Australia make it?

Climate disaster could be curtailed within a couple of decades if net zero emissions are reached.

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‘Jealous’: China slams rocket criticism

China’s government mouthpiece The Global Times has released a scathing response to its “jealous” critics after the country was heavily condemned for the rocket debris that plummeted to Earth.

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Why Aussies are so obsessed with this car

The Toyota Prado has been one of the most popular family cars for a long time, we find out if it still lives up to the hype.

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Now cryptocurrency is just getting weird

Move over Dogecoin!

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China slammed: ’Could have done damage’

They didn’t know where it would land, and they didn’t know when, but one expert has said China should have “learned its lesson” instead of allowing its rocket to crash back to Earth in an uncontrolled re-entry over the weekend.

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Apple AirTag vs. Drug-Detection Dog: Best Way to Find Your Lost Stuff

Attach a $29 Apple AirTag to your stuff and you can use your iPhone to locate it when it goes missing. WSJ’s Joanna Stern put the new gadget up against a drug-detection dog and other lost-item trackers, like the Tile Pro, in a series of indoor and outdoor challenges. Photo illustration: Laura Porat for The Wall Street Journal

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Australia left totally ‘undefended’

Air bases that can only be accessed by dirt roads, naval facilities not fit for the future and special forces stationed thousands of kilometres away – Australia’s vast and sparsely populated north is lacking the military muscle it needs in a world of increasingly “unpredictable” conflicts, including from China.

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Go-kart driver crashes into kangaroo

A CareFlight helicopter has been dispatched to a speedway after reports a go-kart driver hit a kangaroo at racetrack near the Blue Mountains.

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China advised to bomb ‘Australian soil’

The editor of a Chinese newspaper considered to be a mouthpiece of the Communist dictatorship has said Beijing should consider “long range strikes” directed at Australia.

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Tested: Mazda’s classy family SUV

Mazda’s flagship seven-seat SUV enjoyed a refresh early this year, with enhanced design, specification and infotainment. Petrol power only – the CX-8’s your diesel alternative – but still 11 variants to choose from. We sampled the near tree-topping GT AWD.

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Lab reveals bizarre COVID breakthrough

The imminent threat posed by COVID-19 has seen a wide range of left-field solutions emerge out of labs over the past year as scientists scurry to stem the spread of the unprecedented pandemic.

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Space junk set to re-enter close to Aus

Debris from a huge Chinese rocket is set to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere close to Australia.

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‘Uncontrolled’ object to hit Earth today

Debris from a Chinese rocket is expected to fall back to Earth in an uncontrolled re-entry this weekend.

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Aussie cameo in cheeky Musk tweet

Popular Australian rapper The Kid Laroi has been caught up in an unfolding cryptocurrency drama after billionaire Tesla owner Elon Musk tweeted out a picture with the Aussie and what appears to be a reference to dogecoin.

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New head-turning SUV hits the road

Peugeot is making a push to go more upmarket, but does its mid-size 3008 GT Sport have what it takes to battle the Germans? We find out.

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Taliban fears in ‘war crimes’ case

Fears of brutal Taliban retribution against Afghan witnesses in the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case have been raised in court as parties battle over whether certain documents should, if they exist, remain secret.

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Fake Uber driver’s $75k scam: cops

A man was left bloodied and bruised and allegedly had $12,600 swiped from his bank accounts by a man accused of posing as an Uber driver after he was lured into the fake rideshare car outside a Melbourne bar.

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Fresh warning about email scam

Australians are being warned to keep an eye out for phishing emails where hackers mimic myGov in a bid to steal people’s personal information.

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Snake catcher’s wild find in family’s roof

Queensland snake catchers are always busy bundling up the rogue animals from family homes before transporting them back to the bush.

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Hunt underway for ‘shark’ on uni campus

A manhunt is underway for a ‘shark’ roaming the grounds of the University of Wollongong, and even sleeping in one of its dorm rooms.

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Best time to see spectacular meteor shower

Stargazers in capital cities across Australia will be treated to a weekend-long meteor shower, with dozens of shooting stars set to be visible to the naked eye in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday.

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‘Next time it will be war’: France rages

Tensions between France and the UK have reached boiling point after 100 French ships threatening to “blockade” a key port.

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World baffled by Australia’s war threats

Nations around the world continue to express disbelief at the way Australia is handling its fraught relationship with China, with the US now joining the chorus.

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New tough Aussie-tuned ute tested

Volkswagen has taken a different path to its rivals with the new range-topping Amarok W580S. Rather than developing a rugged ute with more off-road ability, the brand is offering a new machine that plays to the Amarok’s strengths.

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Tested: Volkswagen’s ultimate ute

Walkinshaw-tuned Amarok V6 brings fresh appeal to dual-cab range.

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China confirms where space junk will land

Chinese media says space junk will land in international waters when it makes its re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere this weekend.

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$58.6m keep power prices down

Gas projects will receive a $58.6m boost as the federal government moves to head off shortages predicted in eastern states within three years.

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Updated Tucson focuses on safety

Hyundai's mid-sized family SUV has an impressive array of driver aids, but it's no longer the bargain buy it once was.

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Warning about ’bat disease’ in Sydney

Health officials in Sydney’s west have issued an urgent alert after a deadly disease was detected among a group of bats.

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The SUV that time forgot

The Lexus LX is one of the last of a dying breed of big SUVs and recent updates have made it more desirable than ever.

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NSW coast bracing for ‘torrential falls’

Parts of the Southern Highlands have been smashed by their wettest May day in more than two decades as the NSW south coast braces for “torrential falls” on Thursday.

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‘Spoiled prat’: Slater slammed over tweets

Michael Slater has been lashed as a “spoiled prat” by a senior minister after the former Test cricketer hit out at the India travel ban.

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Ferrari reveals the ultimate supercar

The Ferrari 812 Competizione is an open and shut case.

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‘Invisible danger’ lurking in homes

Parents have been warned that sending their kids to NSW schools could be harming their health.

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China’s ‘risky gamble’ to win war with US

The unexpected Anzac Day announcement by Canberra national security mandarin Mike Pezzullo that the “drums of war” were getting louder was one of the starkest signs yet of concerns over China’s willingness to go into battle.

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Verdict on Trump’s Facebook ban

Facebook’s independent oversight board has upheld the company’s decision to ban Donald Trump from publishing on its platforms in the wake of the Capitol riot.

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Labor targeted in cyber attack

The NSW branch of the Labor Party has been hit by a cyber attack and confidential documents have been leaked online.

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Drenching rains, chilly days here to stay

The drenching rains that have begun pouring over Australia’s east coast this week are showing no sign of abating, at least for the next few days.

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The new cars driving booming sales

Sales of new cars jumped dramatically in April, according to the latest figures from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.

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Truck hits pedestrian in horror scene

A man has been rushed to hospital after being hit by a truck on a busy Melbourne freeway corridor.

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Earthquake strikes NSW region

An earthquake has struck the Snowy Mountains region in southern NSW on Wednesday, authorities have confirmed.

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Bidens roasted for creepy photo

Joe and Jill Biden were mocked for looking like “giants” next to former president Jimmy Carter and his wife.

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Officeworks halts popular Apple product

Apple insists its AirTags meet international child safety standards despite Officeworks suspending the sale of the newly-launched tile product.

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Massive object is hurtling towards Earth

A large piece of space debris, possibly weighing several tonnes, is currently on an uncontrolled re-entry phase (that’s space speak for “out of control”), and parts of it are expected to crash down to Earth over the next few weeks.

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Dingo fatality ‘inevitable’ on Fraser Island

The mayor of Fraser Island says it’s “only a matter of time” before another child is mauled to death by a dingo, as the wild animals become more brazen.

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Mazda’s breakthrough new model

Mazda has launched its first electric vehicle in Australia, but don’t expect a stampede from buyers.

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Business secret you need to learn

A website is your piece of real estate on the internet and for most small businesses, a necessity.

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Nation’s electricity in shambles: report

Australia’s electricity systems are poorly maintained, dangerous and at risk of failing, a damning new report has revealed.

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Big move on natural disasters

Communities facing the devastation of large-scale natural disasters will receive support from a new national agency.

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Aussie port at centre of Beijing battle

A seemingly innocuous port in the Northern Territory is fast becoming the next flashpoint in the deteriorating relationship between Canberra and Beijing.

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Australia’s ‘greatest threat’ since WWII

You go to war with what you have, not with what you need.

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New PS5 game ‘most unique experience’

REVIEW

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Insane story behind wild date

They say people will do anything for love.

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Tradie makes gross discovery at school

A tradesman has shown off his gross discovery while working at a school construction site in Queensland.

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Telstra fined $1.5m for number fail

Telstra has been slugged with a $1.5m fine for not letting customers keep their phone numbers when switching to other networks.

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Car safety 2021: What are the safest car models?

Looking to buy a new car in 2021 and have safety as your top priority?

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Dingo bites child on Fraser Island

A four-year-old boy has been bitten by a dingo on Fraser Island just weeks after another was seriously mauled while holidaying.

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Deputy Premier threatens to sue comedian

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro has threatened to sue a popular YouTube comedian over alleged defamatory comments.

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State to solve major vaccine problem

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has asked medical experts to begin the process towards being able to make COVID-19 vaccine doses in the state.

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Major change to common household item

Colgate is shaking up the toothpaste category by changing the way people brush their teeth, and it’s better for the environment.

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Harbour Bridge ramp plans ‘unbelievable’

A NSW government proposal to build a ramp for cyclists up to the Sydney Harbour Bridge have been slammed by a landscape architect as “dangerous” and “unbelievable”.

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Cult hot hatch waves goodbye to Australia

Lovers of sporty cars now have fewer options in 2021.

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‘Tens of thousands’ of SIM cards hacked

Hackers have claimed they have gained access to “tens of thousands” of SIM cards after a cyber attack against an Australian telecom firm.

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Horror pic taken on fisherman’s boat

A fisherman shocked to find he was sharing his boat with a tiger snake 11 kilometres from shore says the encounter “put the heart rate up quite considerably”.

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Supermarket‘s cheeky way to ID ‘thieves’

A popular supermarket has taken a cheeky approach to identity alleged repeat thieves captured on CCTV footage taking produce from its stores.

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More Aussie homes to get faster internet

Close to a million homes and businesses across Australia will be eligible for new NBN fibre upgrades that are set to ramp up internet speeds.

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Crypto smashes through price barrier

The price of Ethereum has rocketed past (AU) $4206 for the first time as momentum for the cryptocurrency grows.

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Horror moment boy, 3, runs in front of car

A heroic quick-thinking driver has saved a young boy from being hit by a car after spotting him wandering in the middle of a dark road in Sydney.

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General says ‘high likelihood’ of China war

One of Australia’s top generals reportedly told troops there was a “high likelihood” of war with China in a leaked briefing last year.

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Subaru’s new sports car on its way to Oz

Subaru’s affordable sports car is about to get even better.

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Rain batters cities as temps plummet

Coastal Victoria has been smashed by more rain in the past 24 hours than some parts of the state in the past six months as a cold snap crosses southeast Australia.

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Man in coma after freak mower accident

A man has been airlifted to hospital by helicopter from a rural town outside of Sydney after accidentally amputating his own leg in a lawnmower accident.

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Decision reached on Trump’s Facebook ban

Facebook’s independent oversight board has reached a decision on Donald Trump’s suspension from the company’s platforms, and will reveal his fate later this week.

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Girl, 4, mauled to death by dog

A four-year-old girl has been mauled to death by a family dog at a home in the United States.

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Cement mixer causes massive traffic jam

A cement mixer tipped over on a Melbourne freeway, creating a traffic jam that has lasted for hours.

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Hidden features added to your iPhone

Apple’s latest iPhone update has added a host of handy new features to your mobile.

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Black market warning on medicinal cannabis

Consumers are being warned against buying medicinal cannabis on the black market, with the products potentially posing dangerous risks to health.

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‘Dizzy’: Sydney Harbour bike plans mocked

The NSW government has finally unveiled proposed designs for a new ramp to help improve access to the Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway – but one option has not gone down too well with cyclists.

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Head turning new $1.5m supercar revealed

Racers start your engines.

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Chaos as smoke haze blankets Sydney

Several ferry services were temporarily cancelled, a flight turned around mid-air and outdoor workers were encouraged to drop the tools, as a blanket of smoke haze wreaked havoc in Sydney.

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Rain, cold temps ‘back with a vengeance’

Temperatures are set to fall in the nation’s southeast this week as the warm run of weather comes to an end.

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Nissan’s bargain family SUV tested

A new Nissan X-Trail is due to arrive in showrooms shortly, but you can get a good deal on the current version. We find out if it’s worth it.

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Female stars raking in cash on Twitch

Demand for hot tubs rocketed during the pandemic – probably because they’re all being snapped up by Twitch streamers.

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Crisis driving veterans over the edge

An Afghanistan war veteran who suffers from severe depression and PTSD has opened up about the “bureaucratic, malicious” compensation claims process that, for too many of Australia’s war heroes, is often the final straw.

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Introducing the HomePod mini (APPLE)

With room-filling sound and an intelligent assistant, Apple's HomePod mini packs a punch.

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Man trampled by cow airlifted to hospital

A man has been airlifted to hospital after being trampled by a car in the NSW Hunter region.

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