Hefty fine for lesser-known road rule

One seemingly minor driving oversight could see motorists forced to fork out hundreds in fines and handed over annoying demerit points.

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Qld on alert as giant hailstorm looms

The first storm of the season left Queenslanders with a bit of cleaning up, but if you’re in the state’s southeast, you might want to reinforce your defences.

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iPhone users report issue with latest update

iPhone users have reported touchscreen sensitivity issues connected to the latest software update from Apple.

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Jeep’s big beefy new SUV revealed

Jeep has put a bob each-way on its new Grand Cherokee.

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Genesis GV60 unveiling

Take a look at the brand new GV60, the first dedicated electric vehicle of Genesis.

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Backlash over vegan activist protest

A vegan activist has copped backlash after uploading footage of herself storming into a livestock event in Perth and chanting in front of unimpressed onlookers.

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New cut-price electric car coming to Oz

Volvo built its reputation on world-class safety credentials but its electric car spin-off takes a different approach.

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‘Danger zone’: Alert after tornado terror

East coast Australians have been warned they’re in for more wild weather after a tornado ripped through homes in regional NSW.

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How to prepare for daylight saving

Spring is in the air and the clocks in NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT are about to move forward as daylight saving time kicks in.

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Tornado tears through rural NSW

A tornado has ripped through NSW's central west, causing destruction in Clear Creek and Meadow Flat.

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Hitler raised in Erin Molan’s racism case

Thomas Jefferson’s sexual relationship with a woman he enslaved, miserly cartoon character Scrooge McDuck, Hitler’s Mein Kampf and a comment that has haunted the judge who uttered it for decades all featured in Federal Court arguments as the defamation battle between Erin Molan and the Daily Mail continued.

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Aussies sell famous Subaru for Bitcoin

An old Subaru stashed in the back of a Victorian shed has sold for $500,000 in Bitcoin at an Australian auction.

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‘They don’t care’: Telstra boss’s pay targeted

A group of politicians, angry with bad mobile service, will introduce a bill to stop telco bosses getting paid bonuses if customer service isn’t lifted.

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Receptionist crushed by falling car

Dramatic security footage has emerged showing a car plunging from the second floor of a dealership onto a receptionist working below.

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‘Trouble’: Storms, flash flooding hit Victoria

Wild weather has made its way to Victoria with some areas of the state reporting high levels of rainfall and flash flooding.

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Australia’s expensive, epic fail revealed

An all but abandoned mobile phone app that was once hailed as the “ticket” to life free of restrictions has again come under fire for its cost.

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Turtle on runway holds up five planes

A turtle held up dozens of passengers and flight crews at an airport in Japan after taking its sweet time while attempting to cross the tarmac.

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Big problem with PM’s ‘break-up text’

It was the break-up text that reverberated around the world.

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‘Fill up now’: Urgent warning on petrol

Sydney motorists are urged to fill up their cars soon before an expected surge in petrol prices set to coincide with the state reopening.

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YouTube’s move to silence anti-vaxxers

Video sharing platform YouTube has banned anti-vaxxer content creators from sharing videos containing misinformation about Covid vaccines.

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New SUV wows with wild tech features

The latest electric car headed Down Under is like a smartphone on wheels.

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Where ‘supercell’ storm will hit hardest

Severe storms and potentially large hail are set to lash the east coast on Thursday afternoon as a ‘supercell’ low pressure system moves in from South Australia.

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How to play Battlefield 2042 early

EA’s hotly anticipated Battlefield 2042 will be open to play within a week – but there’s a catch.

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Greta Thunberg mocks world leaders climate change inaction: ‘Blah blah blah’

Greta Thunberg has called out decades of “empty words and promises” from world leaders at the Youth4Climate conference.

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Driving Australia’s favourite baby SUV

The Mazda CX-3 is a familiar sight on Australian roads for a good reason. Here are five things you need to know about the brand’s compact crossover.

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Aussie baby exposed to ‘pack-a-day’ smoke

A mum who‘d never had a cigarette in her life and gave birth to a baby after the bushfire crisis “shocked” midwives who thought she’d smoked a pack-a-day.

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Children to face seven times more heatwaves

Children born today will endure “unprecedented sequences of climate extremes” throughout their lives, including seven times more heatwaves than their grandparents, research has shown.

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‘Blah blah blah’: Greta mocks world leaders

Youth environmental activists have called out decades of “empty words and promises” from world leaders as they demanded action – and money – to tackle global warming ahead of a pivotal UN climate summit.

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‘Oh my God’: Man’s shock at croc bite

A man bitten by a crocodile while on a river cruise in the Northern Territory has revealed the critical error he made while feeding birds that led to his injury.

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Surprising price for LandCruiser rival

The four-wheel-drive born in a pub will tackle established off-roaders head-on, adopting prices to rival Land Rover’s Defender and the Toyota LandCruiser.

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NSW puts more pressure on Scott Morrison

New South Wales is being praised for committing to an ambitious emissions reduction target that has highlighted the Federal Government’s inaction.

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‘Disaster’: Amazon blasted after game launch

Amazon has been roasted after a chaotic launch of its flagship video game.

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‘Supercell’ storms to lash east coast

Central west NSW has been drenched overnight as dangerous “supercell” thunderstorms begin to make their way into the nation’s eastern states.

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Truth behind Sydney ‘UFO sighting’

An astrophysicist has revealed the truth behind a reported UFO sighting last night in the sky over Queensland and NSW.

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Truckies boycott expensive Sydney roads

Australia’s biggest freight company has told its drivers not to use toll roads because they’re too expensive, according to a memo supplied by a union.

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Car brand plans to ditch popular product

Skoda could be on the verge of a big breakthrough.

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Croc attacks man on river cruise

A man has been bitten by a crocodile believed to be up to four metres long long while on a cruise in the Northern Territory.

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Croc attacks man on river cruise

A man has been bitten by a crocodile believed to be up to four metres long long while on a cruise in the Northern Territory.

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Start-up business trumps Ford and Tesla

A little known car maker has done what some of the biggest and most valuable companies in the world have not – build an electric ute.

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Truckie charged after horror fatal smash

A truck driver has been charged after a horror smash killed two women in western Victoria.

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’Stabbed in back’: France reacts to subs deal

France’s former ambassador to the US has lashed out over the new arms deal struck between Australia, the US, and the UK, saying his country has been “stabbed in the back”.

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Australia confirms ‘historic’ nuclear deal

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a landmark deal with the US and UK for Australia’s submarine program to “go nuclear” under a defence pact that has been described as “China’s worst nightmare”.

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North Korea’s ‘outrageous’ new move

In its second weapons test this week, North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) has confirmed.

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Drivers struggle over road rule quiz

Drivers have been left stumped after being posed a tricky road rule quiz involving a lesser-known driving manoeuvre.

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‘Why do this?’: Anna’s vaccine call slammed

Annastacia Palaszczuk has been accused of “pushing young people to the back” by making the Pfizer vaccine available for Queenslanders aged over 60.

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Cherry picker traps man in freak accident

A man was rushed to hospital after suffering significant injuries during a freak accident in western Sydney in which he plummeted six metres while working in a cherry picker.

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Dramatic moment goat saves chicken’s life

It was like a page out of a surreal children’s storybook as a goat and rooster rushed to the rescue of their chicken buddy when it was attacked by a predatory hawk, as captured in a dramatic new viral video.

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Chance of weather event increases

The chance of a second straight La Nina event this Aussie summer has risen after the weather bureau updated its modelling.

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Backpacker’s shock farm work accident

An Aussie bloke has gone viral after he shared the shocking allergic reaction he copped from mango picking

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Aussies to test for Covid at home

Australians will soon be able to take a Covid-19 test from the comfort of their home after the federal government gave the green light for do-it-yourself tests to be made available from November 1.

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‘Giant hail’: Supercell storms brewing

Australia’s eastern states are bracing for “giant hail” and supercell storms this week as a significant weather system arrives.

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Google blasted by watchdog

Internet giant Google is misusing its market dominance in digital advertising in ways that cause “likely harms” to advertisers, publishers, and “ultimately consumers” by forcing up prices for all three, according to Australia’s competition watchdog.

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Instagram pauses controversial plan

Social media giant Facebook has put the brakes on an ambitious project to make Instagram more child-friendly, but say they still believe they’re taking steps in the right direction.

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Chinese car brands on the rise

A wave of new era Chinese cars could have some of the world’s biggest car makers worried.

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Blockbuster new game dropping tonight

Amazon is attempting to make its mark on the gaming industry with tonight’s launch of New World.

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Game-changer cancer treatment discovery

A game-changing low-cost and non-toxic treatment could offer people battling cancer a new alternative to chemotherapy.

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Tributes for ‘angel’ killed by car

A four-year-old girl who died in a Tasmanian hospital after she ran into the path of an oncoming car has been remembered as an “angel”.

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New supercar’s Aussie connection

McLaren has paid tribute to Daniel Ricciardo’s breakthrough victory in the Italian Grand Prix with a limited-edition supercar set to be sold in Australia.

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Worker’s horror find while on toilet

A Queensland worker made a frightening discovery while sitting on the toilet after hearing a hissing sound.

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Freedom protest ‘ringleader’ arrested

An alleged ringleader of Melbourne’s anti-lockdown “freedom” movement has been arrested.

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Ferocious storms threaten east coast

Heavy rain and ferocious wind could cause severe damage with east coast residents warned to batten down the hatches because the first major storm of the season looks to be en route.

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UNSW expert explains that flying cars are not as far-fetched as they seem

Aerospace design expert Dr. Sonya Brown says the aim is to eventually provide another means of urban air mobility.

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‘They took my badge away from me’

A black Google employee says he was stopped by security while at work after being reported by someone who thought he was trespassing on company grounds.

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Aussie icons fetch record auction prices

Classic Australian muscle cars are booming in value, with models built in the 1970s, 1990s and 2010s attracting bids of $1m or more this weekend.

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Babies next in line for Covid vaccinations

Babies as young as six-months-old could be vaccinated against Covid-19 next year if trials of the vaccine Moderna demonstrate it is safe and effective for infants and toddlers.

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Thunberg takes swipe at Ardern

Climate change activist Greta Thunberg has taken a swipe at New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

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‘Vulnerable’: $100b subs could be useless

The $100 billion bill faces inevitable, massive blowouts. The 20-year delivery date is optimistic, and likely too late. Now a top academic has dropped a bomb on Australia’s nuclear submarine dreams – labelling them dinosaurs of the deep.

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‘Loch Ness monster’ spotted in drone footage

A UK YouTuber believes he may have captured drone footage of the Loch Ness monster near the banks of the loch in a recent video.

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Experts shocked at Kim Jong-un change

Experts have expressed surprise at Kim Jong-un’s altered physical appearance.

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Ray-Ban and Facebook’s Camera-Equipped Sunglasses. Cool? Yes. Creepy? Yes.

Ray-Ban and Facebook have teamed up to make a camera-equipped pair of $299 sunglasses. WSJ’s Joanna Stern tested them, and they looked so normal, very few people knew she was recording. Illustration: Preston Jessee for The Wall Street Journal

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Ray-ban and Facebook release Ray-Ban Stories

Facebook, Inc. and Ray-Ban today have released the next generation of smart glasses, Ray-Ban Stories.

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Incredible feature on stylish new tech

Smart glasses have been the holy grail of tech for decades. A no-brainer combination of electronics with an accessory that billions of people use every day.

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Warmest weather since April on cards

Forecasters have said that temperatures could soar to 10C above average in the coming days with the “warmest weather since April” due.

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First glimpse of all-new Ford Ranger

Ford has confirmed plans to launch its new Ranger ute in 2022.

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Drivers confused over road rule quiz

Drivers have been left puzzled over a baffling road rule quiz involving four vehicles stopped at a confusing intersection.

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‘Positive signs’ in vaccine mixing trials

Evidence is building that mixing and matching vaccines may provide better protection to Covid-19 than just using either AstraZeneca or Pfizer following the latest trial by German researchers.

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VW brings surprise new model to Oz

Volkswagen’s new flagship Touareg R SUV is unlike any vehicle the company has sold in Australia before.

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Women’s bikinis dubbed ‘pornographic’ by angry dad

An 18-year-old who was approached with her friends by an angry man on the beach has shared the encounter after he branded their swimmers "pornographic".

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Australia’s plan to stockpile vaccines

Australia is reportedly making “excellent progress” on manufacturing the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines on home soil, as mRNA jabs look to become an option for children under 12.

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Hyundai’s bold new SUV tested

Medium SUVs are the most popular type of new vehicle in Australia and Hyundai is trying to carve out a big slice of the market with its new Tucson.

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Deal for China’s ‘princess’, Canadians freed

The “Princess of Huawei” has flown home to China after three years of house arrest in Canada.

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‘9/11 flashbacks’: Brisbane jet shocks US

Incredible footage of a C-17 plane weaving over Brisbane’s skyline has turned heads across the globe, as the Royal Australian Airforce conducted a rehearsal for an upcoming airshow.

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Sign crippling mice plague will return

Australian farmers are bracing for another mouse plague with grain growers already noticing “ominous signs” of infestations in paddocks across NSW and Queensland.

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‘Never seen before’ feature on iPhone

The iPhone 13 is set to offer a more advanced dual-camera system, improved processing speeds through the A15 Bionic chip and an increase in battery life. Let’s find out how it stacks up against the previous iPhone 12.

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The best 4WD for towing revealed

Choosing the right car can be hard, our resident expert helps a reader pick their next ride.

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Onlookers shocked by gorilla sex show

A pair of frisky gorillas at the Bronx Zoo have been filmed engaged in oral sex in front of stunned visitors.

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White students ‘kicked out’ of diversity space

Footage has gone viral of a confrontation between two black female students telling two white male students to leave a room at Arizona State University (ASU) over a “racist” sticker.

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Dating app user accused of stalking

An Adelaide man has been accused of stalking women whom he mostly met through online dating and marketplace sites.

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Anti-vax leader’s big news after jail exit

Anti-vax leader Monica Smit has announced her engagement just hours after being released from prison on bail.

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Today Show producer to fight rape charge

A producer at Channel 9’s Today show has pleaded not guilty to raping a woman after a night out on the town in January.

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Onlookers shocked by gorilla sex show

A pair of frisky gorillas at the Bronx Zoo have performed oral sex on each other in front of aghast zoo-goers.

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UFO-like aircraft spotted in US

Mystery surrounds a strange UFO-like aircraft that was seen being towed into a top secret military base in a remote part of the United States.

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China, Russia war drills spark alarm

Massive war games involving Russian and Chinese military forces have sparked alarm and prompted the Untied States to send spy planes to keep watch.

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Can animals really predict earthquakes?

Within minutes of Melbourne being rattled by Wednesday’s earthquake, my Victorian friends reported changes in the behaviour of their animals.

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The Kmart hack taking TikTok by storm

The Kmart DIY just requires scissors and spray paint.

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Audi’s new weapon confirmed for Oz

Audi’s spicy little S3 hatchback and sedan are due to hit Aussie showrooms early next year.

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Standout new SUV arrives Down Under

Volvo is more bullish than most with its plans to shift to an all-electric line-up.

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‘Suss blokes’: Why tradie protests fizzled

Melbourne’s tradie protesters have turned on each other, with multiple squabbles between demonstrators leading to Thursday’s fizzer.

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Tested: Volvo’s new electric SUV

Swedish brand has launched its new styling and charming XC40 Recharge in Australia.

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Major blow to Apple could change everything

The European Union announced that it will impose a universal charger for smartphones, setting up a clash with Apple and its widely used iPhone.

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Nation urges people to ditch Chinese phones

A European nation has urged its civil servants to bin their Chinese-made smartphones and avoid buying new ones after experts found they contained “worrying” automatic censorship software and other security flaws.

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Angry birds caught lashing out at drones

There’s a different kind of swooping season occurring in Canberra’s suburbs that’s stopping delivery of coffee, food and medicine.

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GoPro launches epic new HERO10 Black with Parkour Twins

GoPro has just announced the launch of its new camera, HERO10 Black, which features the company’s new high-performance GP2 processor, allowing the camera to deliver breakthrough image quality and speed.

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Horror mouse plague surges again

Despite a lull over the winter, Australia’s mouse plague never ended – and now it’s threatening new areas of the country.

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Australia’s earthquake hotspots revealed

Many Australians were shocked to experience the impacts of a 5.9 magnitude earthquake yesterday, but experts have identified other areas that may be susceptible to large quakes.

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‘Costly’ problem Aussies can’t ignore

Many Australians would not think to research climate impacts when considering dropping millions on their dream property – but this could be a very costly mistake.

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Major warning about mozzie virus

Travellers and residents in Western Australia’s South West region are being warned to avoid mosquito bites following recent detections of the Ross River and Barmah Forest viruses.

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Problems created by bushfire names

The infamous blaze that turned the sky red at Mallacoota on New Year’s Eve 2019 was known by three different names as it burned out of control during the Black Summer bushfires.

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Morbid detail in dashcam footage

Bizarre dashcam footage has surfaced showing the driver of a small sedan driving directly into the path of a stationary truck and slamming into it head-on.

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Encouraging numbers in Covid battle

There’s some good news for Australians battling ongoing lockdowns and persistent case increases – the number of new Covid-19 cases and deaths is actually falling across the world as vaccination rates climb.

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Toyota’s shock stance on petrol cars

Toyota’s global boss isn’t a fan of banning petrol and diesel powered cars.

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Sad aftermath to this iconic photo

Garry Silk still has a vivid memory of the ocean on the doorstep of his exclusive waterfront property, eating away his garden wave by wave, with impacts he is still trying to come to terms with five years later.

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Cygnett’s bluetooth ring lights were taking over TikTok before getting recalled by ACCC

The Cygnett gadget was gaining fast popularity among TikTok and Instagram influencers before being recalled by the ACCC.

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Detail that prevented earthquake disaster

Waves of aftershocks could rattle Victoria for the coming weeks and months after the biggest earthquake in recorded history shook the state on Wednesday.

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‘Hopeless’: Two weeks into Taliban rule

It’s been two weeks since the Taliban officially took over Afghanistan, with the militant regime now fighting for international recognition and seeking to calm fears it will rule in the same brutal way it did in the late 1990s.

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What caused quake that rocked Melbourne

The dramatic tremors which rocked homes and buildings in Melbourne was likely caused by Australia’s continent edging north and crunching into Asia Pacific nations.

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ICU worker’s extreme Covid measure

An ICU worker in NSW has taken a drastic measure to keep his loved one safe from Covid-19.

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Aussie drivers admit on-road distractions

Young drivers have admitted to taking more risks behind the wheel in an Australian survey of driver distraction.

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Why you get so many scam texts

Some scam text messages are so dodgy they’re easy to spot, with amusing typos or clearly fake websites not fooling too many recipients.

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Car shows the key to Toyota’s success

We find out the secret to the success of the Toyota Corolla, which has been one of the best selling small hatchbacks in Australia for a long time.

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Sweet moment in viral Kangaroo video

An incredible video has emerged of a sweet interaction between two men and a kangaroo after it found itself stranded in chilly water.

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How to get new iPhone 13 for $79

Apple users wanting a discount on the new iPhone 13 range can get up to $1120 off the retail price by trading in their current phone, the tech giant has revealed.

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Australia’s biggest quake in 50 years

The biggest earthquake in more than 50 years to impact a significant population centre in Australia has rocked residents in Melbourne and several other cities, with aftershocks potentially being felt for months.

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PM vows support for quake-hit Victoria

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he is concerned about the earthquake that struck Victoria, where no injuries or deaths have emerged so far, and flagged the government will provide necessary support for the state.

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$18m project to bring back woolly mammoth

A TikToker who went viral for his dance moves and thirst traps is now trying to recreate a Woolly Mammoth.

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Why earthquake was felt so far away

The impact of the magnitude 6.0 earthquake which struck Victoria this morning was reportedly felt hundreds of kilometres away, across multiple states.

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Moment cat ‘predicts’ Melbourne quake

Curiosity didn’t kill the cat in this instance, but it certainly startled it.

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Horror pics show earthquake chaos

Melbourne’s main shopping strip has been coated in fallen bricks, with dramatic pictures revealing the chaos after a powerful earthquake struck Victoria.

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Muscle car could break auction record

Aussie muscle car fans start your engines. One of the most desirable locally-built weapons is up for auction.

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Strong polar blast to hit several states

A polar blast which brought heavy snow and temperatures as low as -8C to NSW and Victoria during the past 24 hours is set to be followed by another arctic cold front this weekend.

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Introducing the Mazda BT-50 Thunder

With a premium sports bar, fender flares and a Lightforce LED Light Bar, the BT-50 Thunder is ready to conquer the weekend.

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Unthinkable tech on new phone

Stop wasting your money on expensive brands. I’m serious – just don’t do it.

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Huge cost to save Aussie beaches

Local governments are fed up with the lack of climate action from Scott Morrison as a new report reveals councils will be forced to folk out tens of millions of dollars each year due to rising sea levels.

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iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro’s Cinematic Mode Reviewed in a Music Video

All of the iPhone 13 models have a new Cinematic mode, aka “portrait mode for video.” WSJ’s Joanna Stern tried to use it to shoot an entire music video. She found it’s a potentially cool feature but it needs work. Video/Photo illustration: Kenny Wassus

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Famous Chinese YouTuber silenced

On the surface, famous Chinese YouTuber Li Ziqi appears to be a model Chinese citizen. Her shows are all about idyllic agricultural life. They’re about family values and traditional culture. But she’s been silenced.

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Driven: Mitsubishi’s Eclipse Cross PHEV

The plug-in hybrid blends petrol and electric motoring in a practical package.

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Wanted mum breaks silence in social posts

An Adelaide mother on the run, accused of stabbing her stepfather in the back has broken her silence, saying she’s “not a bad person”.

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Mazda’s new budget friendly ute

Mazda is bringing a new value-packed, tradie focused BT-50 ute to showrooms this January.

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Urgent recall for TikTok influencer gadget

A ring light remote control has been urgently recalled amid concerns the button batteries could be accessed by children.

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Final Nissan GT-R full details revealed

Nissan has revealed full prices and specifications for its ageing supercar after shocking car lovers with news the GT-R will end its run in Australia this year.

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All the new features now on your iPhone

Apple’s hotly anticipated iOS 15 software is finally rolling out to iPhones across the globe.

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‘Brainless’ Australia a target for ‘nuclear war’

China has gone all out in its tantrum against Australia, with a top academic warning that we are now a target for “nuclear war” because of our submarine deal with the United States and Britain.

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Aussie beaches that could disappear

Some of Australia’s most pristine coastlines and iconic beaches could be washed away if action on climate change is not taken.

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Temperatures to plummet 10C today

Residents across Australia’s southeast are rugging up today, as a polar air mass makes its way north and brings with it a (temporary) “return to winter”.

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iOS 15: Top 10 Tips for Apple’s New iPhone Software Update

Apple’s iOS 15 is full of new features and tools—if you can find them. WSJ’s Joanna Stern shows you how to use the new FaceTime tricks, Focus Mode, Live Text, weather alerts and so much more. Photo illustration: John McColgan

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Looming disaster in mass escape to Byron

People are fleeing the rest of the country to move to northern NSW and Queensland – but they could be in for a huge shock, according to a new official report.

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This year’s most exciting car has arrived

Hyundai has taken a bold approach with its new electric.

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Easy shortcut that could cost you $491

Aussie motorists tempted to bypass traffic jams by sneaking up the bus lane might feel smug in the moment, but the shortcut comes with a hefty penalty.

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Victoria to freeze in ‘rollercoaster’ weather

Victorians have been told to brace themselves for a return to winter weather, with umbrellas recommended for any picnic-goers on the AFL Grand Final long weekend.

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‘Winter returns’: Polar mass to blast Aus

Residents across Australia’s southeast have been told to rug up over the next 24 hours, as a polar air mass makes its way north and brings with it a (temporary) “return to winter”.

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New EV smashes Tesla’s record

The next generation of premium electric cars look set to end range anxiety.

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Europe’s answer to the Toyota RAV4

Australians buy more mid-size SUVs than any other vehicle and this European import adds a bit of style and flair to the segment.

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‘They’re stuffed’: Aussie icon could die out

EXCLUSIVE

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Eye Spy: Episode 5 – Online predators manipulating and lying to get your money

In episode five of the eight-part podcast series - Eye Spy – private investigator Julia Robson reveals what it’s like dealing with serial killers.

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‘Serious concerns’: Fury grows over subs

When news broke that the US and UK will help Australia build nuclear-powered submarines by sharing their technology and knowledge, the French were furious. But they’re not the only ones.

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Sad reason rhino hung from helicopter

Each year, a selection of apparently weird and pointless scientific experiments receive the Ig Nobel Prize.

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Bold new Covid-19 test in development

A finger prick test that does not detect a Covid-19 infection but rather a person’s immunity to the virus is being developed and partly funded by the Victorian government.

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Sex teacher’s sick snapchats revealed

WARNING: GRAPHIC

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Cafe’s ‘genius’ coffee cup tray hack

A cafe has earned the praise of hundreds after it adopted a nifty coffee tray hack sure to save tonnes of waste from ending up in landfill.

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Subaru’s new adventure machine tested

Subaru’s Outback has been a rugged Aussie family favourite for more than 25 years and earlier this year a new model touched down. Part wagon, part SUV, this crossover all-wheel-drive has proper dirt road credentials allied to a much improved cabin, more technology and better safety. We tested the mid-spec Sport version.

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‘Nuke target’: China’s aggressive reaction

China’s leader Xi Jinping has renewed his calls for “combat readiness” as his troll-diplomats label Australia a “threat to regional stability”. Meanwhile, Chinese ships are forcing their way into Japanese and Indonesian waters – again.

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Upset over ‘confusing’ Coles message

A seemingly harmless online post from Coles has caused a stir among shoppers, many of which have criticised the supermarket for causing needless confusion.

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I was clinically dead for 45 minutes

A woman was clinically dead for 45 minutes after suffering a heart attack while her daughter was in labour.

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US admits killing kids in drone strike

A top general admitted the United States had made a “mistake” when it launched a drone strike against suspected Islamic State militants in Kabul, killing 10 civilians including children instead during the frenzied final days of the US pullout from Afghanistan last month.

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Teen gets bizarre object stuck in penis

WARNING: Graphic images

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France’s shock move against Aus, US

France on Friday recalled its ambassadors to the United States and Australia for consultations in a ferocious row over the scrapping of a submarine contract, an unprecedented step that revealed the extent of French anger against its allies.

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VW Golf proves you get what you pay for

Volkswagen’s Golf has been the benchmark small hatchback for quite some time and its latest iteration proves just why it keeps rising to the top.

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Chilling sign in new China clash

Tensions are rising between Japan and China, and a surprising move by Tokyo surrounding a disputed territory shows an alarming showdown could be looming.

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Facebook targets anti-lockdown movement

Facebook has cracked down on the anti-Covid restriction movement in Germany, removing dozens of accounts that contribute to “co-ordinated social harm”.

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Desperate move to save world’s largest tree

As fires in California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range grow fiercer, firefighters have taken to desperate measures to protect a grove that’s home to the world’s biggest — and oldest — trees.

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‘World first’ change for Aussie Cadbury bars

It’s a “world first” change to an iconic product in Australia but the idea is that choc lovers won’t notice it at all.

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Mum’s unbelievable Zoom fail

The mortifying moment has been caught on video - with one person asking if it was even "real".

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BMW’s wild new muscle car has arrived

The new BMW M4 Competition delivers thrills normally reserved for big-ticket supercars. Shatteringly fast, the new machine is incredibly rewarding when let loose.

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Foxtel iQ5: what you need to know

Cable television has long been called that for a reason. And Australia’s biggest provider of it, Foxtel, has been hooking up black boxes to coaxial cable since 1995.

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Dutton warns of war with China

Defence Minister Peter Dutton has bluntly warned the prospect of war with China cannot be ruled out, but said it was ultimately “a question for the Chinese”.

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Tech giant completely ditches passwords

Microsoft has announced it will be permanently doing away with using passwords to sign in across all of its platforms.

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10km traffic jam after horror M4 crash

A truck crash on the M4 has caused traffic chaos for commuters travelling into the city from western Sydney.

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Wild looking Hyundai Staria reaches Australia

This van looks like a Star Wars prop, but you’ll see it on the school run soon.

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Jacinda bans Australia’s nuclear subs

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern sent a strong message after Australia’s new nuclear-powered submarine partnership with the UK and US was announced, saying they would not be welcome in internal waters.

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Australia’s power move over China

ANALYSIS

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Fight over ‘bad’ tax plays out in court

Two electric vehicle drivers think Victoria’s tax on the cars is so “flawed” they are mounting a High Court challenge.

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Seven numbers show you’re being scammed

If you get a phone call from an unknown number starting with “0480 036” – don’t answer it.

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Outrage as controversial mine plan approved

Coalminer Whitehaven has been granted approval to extend its Vickery project in NSW despite the commodity being “an increasingly dirty word” and credit experts believing funding the sector will become so difficult such proposals won’t be pursued.

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China slams ‘prejudiced’ Aus military pact

China’s embassy in the US has responded to the monumental and historic security pact signed by Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom this morning.

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Ford reveals new pocket rocket for Oz

Ford has given its budget Fiesta ST performance car a welcome upgrade.

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Eye-watering cost of sub program revealed

Australian taxpayers will have to wait to see just how much a landmark deal for nuclear submarines will cost as Scott Morrison signals defence spending will only increase as the threat of China in the region rises.

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Extreme new rule for home quarantine

Queenslanders in home quarantine will need to answer a randomly-timed text message within 10 minutes or risk a visit by the cops, as part of strict new Covid compliance laws announced this morning.

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BMW’s wild new muscle car has arrived

The new BMW M4 Competition delivers thrills normally reserved for big-ticket supercars. Shatteringly fast, the new machine is incredibly rewarding when let loose.

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‘Prohibited’: Ardern snubs nuclear subs

Jacinda Ardern has declared Australia’s nuclear submarine fleet will be banned from New Zealand waters.

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Haunting final post before Covid death

A Melbourne father who died of coronavirus posted a harrowing message to his friends about its effects just days before he succumbed to the illness.

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Launches Inspiration4 With Four Civilians

SpaceX launched four civilians into orbit Wednesday, as Elon Musk looks to cement the company’s position as a leading space enterprise. The Inspiration4 mission plans to place the crew in orbit for about three days and then return them to Earth. Photo: Thom Baur/Reuters

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Gender reveal burnout sparks cop search

Footage of a baby gender reveal burnout in suburban Brisbane has caught the attention of Queensland police.

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Start-up business trumps Ford and Tesla

A little known car maker has done what some of the biggest and most valuable companies in the world have not – build an electric ute.

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Truckie charged after horror fatal smash

A truck driver has been charged after a horror smash killed two women in western Victoria.

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’Stabbed in back’: France reacts to subs deal

France’s former ambassador to the US has lashed out over the new arms deal struck between Australia, the US, and the UK, saying his country has been “stabbed in the back”.

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Huge alliance ‘China’s worst nightmare’

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a landmark deal with the US and UK for Australia’s submarine program to “go nuclear” under a defence pact that has been described as “China’s worst nightmare”.

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North Korea’s ‘outrageous’ new move

In its second weapons test this week, North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) has confirmed.

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Drivers struggle over road rule quiz

Drivers have been left stumped after being posed a tricky road rule quiz involving a lesser-known driving manoeuvre.

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Start-up business trumps Ford and Tesla

A little known car maker has done what some of the biggest and most valuable companies in the world have not – build an electric ute.

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Chance of weather event increases

The chance of a second straight La Nina event this Aussie summer has risen after the weather bureau updated its modelling.

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‘Why do this?’: Anna’s vaccine call slammed

Annastacia Palaszczuk has been accused of “pushing young people to the back” by making the Pfizer vaccine available for Queenslanders aged over 60.

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Cherry picker traps man in freak accident

A man was rushed to hospital after suffering significant injuries during a freak accident in western Sydney in which he plummeted six metres while working in a cherry picker.

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‘Dumbass’: Trump slams secret China call

In the final months of the Trump administration, a top US general secretly called Chinese officials out of fear the outgoing president would create conflict with the communist nation, a new book claims.

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Dramatic moment goat saves chicken’s life

It was like a page out of a surreal children’s storybook as a goat and rooster rushed to the rescue of their chicken buddy when it was attacked by a predatory hawk, as captured in a dramatic new viral video.

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‘Heartbreaking’ result of Covid in pregnancy

A top obstetrician from southwest Sydney has urged pregnant women and their families to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or risk severe complications and emotional pain at birth.

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iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7 and iPad Mini: Apple’s Big September News

iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 13 get better battery life and new camera tricks. iPhone 13 Pros get brighter, faster displays. Apple Watch grows a larger screen with Series 7. And Apple revamps the iPad Mini. WSJ’s Joanna Stern highlights the fall lineup. Photo illustration: Laura Kammermann

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Apple iPhone 13 cinematic mode

The ability to change focus and automatically highlight a subject is a star feature of iPhone 13.

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The new iPhone’s coolest new features

Apple has unveiled its latest product range, announcing the iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, a new iPad and an improved iPad Mini.

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‘Unhinged’: Sales launches into trolls

Enough is enough.

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Cyber crooks hitting every 8 minutes

Cyber criminals sought to exploit Australians working from home like never before in the last year, with the number of reported cyber security incidents jumping 13 per cent.

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‘Beggars belief’: Afghan mission slammed

A decorated Afghanistan veteran has slammed Australia’s evacuation of interpreters and their families after new information came to light.

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US defends strike that killed kids

The United States is continuing to back a devastating drone strike on a neighbourhood in Kabul late last month, despite an investigation proving the man they targeted was in fact an Afghan aid worker.

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Iconic sports car axed in Australia

The Nissan GT-R’s race is almost run in Australia.

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Photo exposes grim result of daily habit

An eye-opening photo has highlighted the mammoth consequence of a seemingly innocent daily ritual.

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Bad news for Toyota customers

Toyota’s Australian customers could be facing extensive delays as Covid-19 and a global semiconductor shortage halts production.

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Worker suspended for fighting robber

An American Subway sandwich shop worker bravely fought back against an armed robber, hitting him with his own gun – just to get suspended after posting now-viral leaked footage of her heroism, she said.

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TikTok clip reveals controlling landlords

A landlord has sparked fury after installing fingerprint door locks so he can keep tenants out if they fall behind on rent.

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New PS5 game so good it should be a movie

REVIEW

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‘Strange’ object baffles beachgoers

A woman’s visit to the beach took an odd turn after she encountered an object strikingly similar to the hoof of a horse or donkey on the sand.

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Why Brisbane drivers are being ripped off

Brisbane’s motorists were under the pump to find fuel below $1.70 a litre on Tuesday, as service stations across the city spruiked some of the most expensive petrol in the country.

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How electric cars are changing our cities

Green electrical boxes will be used to charge battery-powered cars in a bold plan to reinvent urban infrastructure.

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‘Broken’ Lisa Curry ‘drowning in pain’

Former Olympian Lisa Curry has opened up about the loss of her daughter Jaimi on the first anniversary of her death.

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Why seeking jab exemption doomed to fail

People who are hesitant to get vaccinated against coronavirus have been turning up to general practitioners demanding medical exemption certificates to avoid the jab.

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Shock way woman allegedly scammed

A Melbourne woman has allegedly been conned out of her entire life savings by a man impersonating a federal police officer.

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Major new iPhone hack discovered

The hacking of a Saudi activist’s iPhone has hammered home the point that messaging applications are becoming the easiest way to steal information.

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More wild weather to lash Sydney

Sydneysiders face a drenching for the next four days before those who are fully vaccinated can take proper advantage of the opportunity to picnic with friends.

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Climate

Climate change is the greatest threat to Australia’s immediate national security, with no integrated military-civil society plan to cope with evolving natural hazard patterns, the former chief of Defence Preparedness has conceded. Cheryl Durrant, who spent 30 years in Defence analysing risk and threats to national defence systems, said the nation’s unwillingness to deal with climate change was already affecting Australia’s regional influence and security.

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Why Apple TV+ Flashes Over 70 iPhones in One Season of ‘Ted Lasso’

Watch an Apple TV+ show and you’re likely to notice a lot of iPhones, iPads and other Apple products. We analyzed 74 episodes of the streaming service’s top shows, including “Ted Lasso,” and “The Morning Show,” to better understand the strategy behind all that product placement. Alex Kuzoian for The Wall Street Journal

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Cruel fact about devastating bushfire

A burning single tree believed to be the origin of a devastating south coast bushfire was spotted from the air hours after its likely ignition from a lightning strike, a court has been told.

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Moment hailstorm lashes nation’s capital

A steamy weekend in Canberra was quickly put on ice this morning thanks to a snap cool change that dusted the nation’s capital in hail.

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How Sydney spent first day of new freedoms

Fully vaccinated Sydneysiders flocked to parks and beaches on Monday to enjoy the long-awaited ‘picnic day’.

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Killer whale filmed bashing head ‘in distress’

A “distressed” killer whale caged at a water park in Canada has been filmed smashing her head against the side of her tank after outliving her five babies.

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Subaru reveals new WRX ahead of Oz arrival

The new Subaru WRX has divided fans of a modern classic.

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North Korea missile tests spark alarm

North Korea has successfully carried out tests of long-range cruise missiles over the weekend, in a new escalation of tensions with the United States.

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Facebook group posts ‘no-jab’ jobs

Social media websites have begun to see an influx of groups dedicated to opposing mandatory vaccines for work, as Australia prepares for life beyond lockdown upon meeting the government’s 80 per cent target.

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Insta trick lets you access entire history

Instagram holds loads of data on you – including details of stuff you did years ago.

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‘Reached capacity’: Sydney beaches packed

Two beaches in Sydney’s eastern suburbs have been closed off as revellers flock to the sand to soak up the warm weather.

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Footy fans urged to get jabbed at final

Rugby league fans in central Queensland will be able to get vaccinated before Sunday afternoon’s game, in a trial authorities hope will boost immunisation rates.

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Massive boost to vaccinate Aussie kids

Children as young as 12 will get access to Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine from Monday and the supply will be boosted by a million new doses from Europe.

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NASA releases shocking 9/11 image

Twenty years after the September 11 terror attacks that killed nearly 3000 men, women and children, NASA is remembering the day, sharing images and memories.

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Mazda’s hi-tech small car tested

The Mazda3 has been one of the most popular small cars in the country for most of the past decade, we take a look at the top-spec version with groundbreaking new tech.

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‘Threat’: Hostile US-China stand-off

What a difference a week makes. A month ago, US and British Carriers crossed the South China Sea to little fanfare. Last week, Beijing suddenly demanded all foreign warships “register” their intent to enter the international waterway. This week, the US did what it’s always done. But Beijing’s crying foul.

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ADF tells of ‘harrowing’ Kabul evacuation

The Australian Defence Force has shared how it managed to evacuate 4100 people from Afghanistan in 32 flights.

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Divisive new look for Subaru WRX

The new Subaru WRX has divided fans of a modern classic.

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Mercedes’ surprising new SUV

Mercedes-Benz’s newest electric SUV has been hiding in plain sight.

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Chant’s three word gaffe goes global

Dr Kerry Chant said around 2500 words at Thursday’s New South Wales Covid-19 press conference. But it took just three of them for her to go global.

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‘Karen’ fired over gross act in store

A “Karen” who was filmed deliberately coughing on shoppers inside a supermarket has been sacked after footage of her vile act went viral.

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$270 vaccination passport flaw

From Monday, some Sydneysiders will be forced to prove they are vaccinated if they want to sit outside in a park, but there are concerns that certificates can be easily forged and fake documents can be bought for as little as $270.

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Why this is the ideal P-plater car

The price of small cars have skyrocketed in recent years as brands cut their cheapest models in favour of fully-loaded alternatives. But Kia is still one of the few brands that occupy that low-$20,000 segment.

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Sports car reborn, with an epic twist

Australia’s fastest growing mainstream brand is looking to add some excitement to its line-up with an electric sports car capable of sprinting from 0-100km/h in less than 3 seconds.

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Deadly warning as weather heats up

NSW residents have been warned to be on alert for deadly reptiles lurking nearby with temperatures to climb over the weekend.

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Why NSW’s vaccine rate is slipping

While NSW is leading the charge in Australia’s race towards fully vaccinating 80 per cent of its eligible population, the number of jabs administered each week has slowed.

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Dog goes viral after eating toxic mushroom

A dog has gone viral on TikTok after it got high after accidentally eating a toxic mushroom.

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Dog goes viral after eating magic mushrooms

A New Hampshire Labrador named Miley redefined “road trip” after she was filmed seemingly nodding off in a car after allegedly eating a bad mushroom.

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Experts shocked at Kim Jong-un change

Experts have expressed surprise at Kim Jong-un’s altered physical appearance.

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Ray-Ban and Facebook’s Camera-Equipped Sunglasses. Cool? Yes. Creepy? Yes.

Ray-Ban and Facebook have teamed up to make a camera-equipped pair of $299 sunglasses. WSJ’s Joanna Stern tested them, and they looked so normal, very few people knew she was recording. Illustration: Preston Jessee for The Wall Street Journal

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Ray-ban and Facebook release Ray-Ban Stories

Facebook, Inc. and Ray-Ban today have released the next generation of smart glasses, Ray-Ban Stories.

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Incredible feature on stylish new tech

Smart glasses have been the holy grail of tech for decades. A no-brainer combination of electronics with an accessory that billions of people use every day.

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Drivers confused over road rule quiz

Drivers have been left puzzled over a baffling road rule quiz involving four vehicles stopped at a confusing intersection.

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Warmest weather since April on cards

Forecasters have said that temperatures could soar to 10C above average in the coming days with the “warmest weather since April” due.

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First glimpse of all-new Ford Ranger

Ford has confirmed plans to launch its new Ranger ute in 2022.

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Why mixing vaccines could change everything

Evidence is building that mixing and matching vaccines may provide better protection to Covid-19 than just using either AstraZeneca or Pfizer following the latest trial by German researchers.

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VW brings surprise new model to Oz

Volkswagen’s new flagship Touareg R SUV is unlike any vehicle the company has sold in Australia before.

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Women’s bikinis dubbed ‘pornographic’ by angry dad

An 18-year-old who was approached with her friends by an angry man on the beach has shared the encounter after he branded their swimmers "pornographic".

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Woman’s note to dentist staff after man’s creepy act

Andrea Elena used the notes app on her phone to alert workers to what was happening.

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Cut price new brand set for Aussie debut

An affordable car brand on its way to Australia has doubled down on a promise to keep cars cheap by minimising technology.

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Aussies to trial new combo vaccine

A combined flu and Covid-19 vaccine could be on the cards for Australians as early as next year.

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Traffic chaos after multiple M5 crashes

A major Sydney motorway has been partially blocked off on Thursday morning following two separate crashes involving multiple cars and a truck.

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US to build $400 billion city from scratch

Former Walmart executive and e-commerce billionaire Marc Lore wants to build the world’s first woke city from scratch — somewhere in the US.

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Sydney suburb to cull violent magpies

Blood-drawing magpies are on notice, with a NSW council set to cull the overly-protective birds following numerous violent attacks over the past month.

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Joe Rogan blasts ‘lies’ about Covid drug

Podcast host Joe Rogan wondered if he should sue CNN after the liberal network accused him of distributing misinformation after taking ivermectin, an antiparasitic drug that has recently prompted federal health warnings, during his battle with COVID-19.

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Emails reveal secret Australia-UK deal

A leaked email has revealed how Australia pressured the UK to drop binding commitments to the Paris climate change agreement from the UK-Australian trade deal.

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Millions caught in China’s celebrity ban

If you go after the K-Pop fans, you must be feeling pretty invincible.

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The cheap electric cars on the way

Australians mostly ignore EVs when choosing their next new car because they’re expensive. But some of Europe’s biggest car makers have affordable EVs for the motoring masses on the way.

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Wild new sports cars set to shock

Porsche has offered a glimpse at its next-generation Cayman sports car in the form of a wild electric racing concept.

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Tragic final call from bushfire victim

An inquest has been told how an elderly man spent the early hours of New Year’s Eve waking up his neighbours as a deadly fire approached their homes before he suffered horrific burns.

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Bold new look for cult 4WD

Mercedes-Benz’s hard-edged four-wheel drive is getting a modern makeover.

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India battling outbreak of new deadly virus

A 12-year-old boy has died in India of Nipah, a rare virus that is far deadlier than Covid-19 — and one that health officials have long feared could start a global pandemic.

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Taliban gives Afghanistan a new name

The Taliban has announced the formation of a new “caretaker” government in Afghanistan, whose leaders include one “terrorist” wanted by the FBI and another wanted by the United Nations.

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Massive problem caused by 9/11

In the months after the 9/11 attack, which killed thousands of people and cost $54.11 billion in damages, the shock at the tower collapse gave way to the monstrous scale of the rescue and clean-up operation in New York.

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Explosive claim about elite soldier’s ex wife

Ben Roberts-Smith’s former wife has been “caught out lying” in sworn evidence about crucial emails, a court has been told.

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‘Take it serious’: TikTok star’s teary plea

An Australian TikTok star from western Sydney has broken down in tears while describing the pain of watching his mother suffer through Covid-19.

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Man fighting for life after horror crash

A forensic crash team is investigating a multiple vehicle accident in Brisbane’s northern suburbs involving two trucks with four people injured and one man fighting for life

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Bold prediction about the future of cars

Hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicles could be as cheap as battery electric cars by the end of the decade, according to the Hyundai Group.

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The major issue facing the new iPhone

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 13 has been hit with an unfortunate raft of issues that could result in lengthy delays to it reaching shelves and its pricetag sharply increasing for Aussie customers.

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Man’s fatal ‘late decision’ to flee fire

Colin Burns, 72, was completely determined to save his house from the devastating Badja Forest fire that incinerated parts of the NSW south coast in 2019.

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New budget sports car promises to thrill

Subaru’s reborn BRZ will be one of the most affordable sports cars in Australia when it arrives next year.

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Foxtel’s new iQ5 box without a cable

AUSTRALIA’S biggest cable TV provider has unveiled a bold plan to cut cable from its latest entertainment device, making the switch to an internet connection alone.

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‘The nerve’: Qld’s fury over vaccine criticism

The Palaszczuk government has blasted counterparts in Canberra who have condemned Queensland’s slow vaccine rollout.

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Infected truckie sparks Covid fears

A sixth truck driver has tested positive to Covid-19 after travelling into South Australia, but the state has so far avoided any community transmission.

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Man headbutts police during Covid arrest

A man has been caught on camera headbutting police at Tweed Heads, as the issues at NSW and Queensland’s border, triggered by the Delta outbreak, continue.

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First pics of missing boy after ‘miracle’ find

Three-year-old boy Anthony ‘AJ’ Elfalak has been photographed for the first time since being released from Maitland hospital.

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Bird swallows giant rat in one gulp

He stuck his neck out to help with New York’s rat problem.

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Rapper crashes flying Tesla into building

Tesla fans are debating whether a video depicting a high-speed crash of an electric car is legitimate.

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Man films terrifying magpie attack

A male cyclist has filmed himself in hysterics trying to escape the wrath of an overly aggressive magpie.

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Call to stop cops snooping on QR code data

There are growing calls for police to be banned from snooping on Australians’ QR code check-in data that most people are now using to aid in Covid-19 contact tracing.

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Mercedes debuts shock new model

Though it doesn’t have a vicious V8, savage six or fiery four under the bonnet, this

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Chaos as garlic bread truck blows up

Garlic bread may be in short demand on the Gold Coast after a truckload of the carb-heavy entree caught fire on one of Australia’s busiest motorways.

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Wild footage of man hit by car at KFC

A 26-year-old P-plate driver was arrested during a dramatic scuffle with police in Sydney’s west after a man was hit with an Audi in a KFC carpark.

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New SUV packs serious wow factor

Kia’s “all-new” Sportage SUV brings some seriously cutting-edge tech features and head-turning looks.

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Beaches closed after fatal shark attack

Three beaches have been closed by lifeguards after a man died from “significant” injuries sustained during a shark attack on the NSW north coast, emergency services have confirmed.

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Mitsubishi’s new small SUV tested

Mitsubishi sells two small SUVs – the ASX and this slightly larger, newer and fancier Eclipse Cross, which was refreshed late last year.

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MP slammed for unsolicited text

Controversial MP Craig Kelly has been slammed for sending out unsolicited texts with a link listing adverse reaction reports after the Covid-19 vaccine.

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Why China is erasing the rich and famous

“Helmsman” Xi Jinping is changing course.

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‘X-Men’ gadget with futuristic feature

REVIEW

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‘Was that racist?’: Erin Molan’s battle

Back in March 2018, Ray Hadley, Darryl “The Big Marn” Brohman, the late Bob Fulton and Nine sports broadcaster Erin Molan were, for some reason, discussing Japanese women giving birth on the 2GB rugby league program Continuous Call Team.

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Massive new ute coming to Australia

General Motors’ successor to Holden has locked in plans to introduce an enormous new ute in Australia.

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‘Evil’: ScoMo condemns Kabul attack

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has expressed dismay and fury at the frightening and increasingly violent situation in Afghanistan.

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Chaos as Aussie truckies walk off the job

Thousands of Toll truck drivers will launch strike action on Friday after crisis talks between the transport union and the logistics giant failed to reach an agreement.

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Why this is Australia’s best small car

Small hatchbacks are falling out of favour with buyers as shoppers move towards SUVs. Savvy motorists who choose a hatchback will be rewarded with a superior driving experience and more goodies for their spend, and Skoda’s Scala could be the best small car on the road.

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Where NSW drivers cop speeding fines

Revenue from NSW’s controversial mobile speed camera program fell to zero in one half of the state in July while drivers in the other half received a record number of fines.

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Are Smart Locks Convenient and Safe? An Expert Unlocks Their Potential

Can smart locks provide more than convenience? Do they actually increase the security of your home? WSJ asked Marc Tobias, a lock security expert, to test out the Nest x Yale Lock. Photo: Cesare Salerno

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Five alternative designs for Aussie flag

Five alternatives to Australia’s national flag have featured in a video online, stirring up debate over whether the current design should be changed.

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‘Don’t like it’: Barnaby Joyce snaps at reporter

Barnaby Joyce has snapped at a reporter after being asked if he accepted Australia is at a greater risk of extreme weather events due to global warming.

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Australia’s crazy lockdown obsession

Australian new car buyers have defied lockdowns and shuttered dealerships to snap up more than 80,000 new cars last month.

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Telstra’s controversial vaccine move

Telstra has changed how its network name displays on customers’ devices in a controversial move to encourage more people to get the Covid jab.

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Funniest wildlife photos of 2021

The animal kingdom has been spectacularly showcased in a compilation of hilarious photos submitted for this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

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Man’s miraculous survival after horror crash

An Adelaide Hills man is lucky to be alive after the car he was driving crashed into a tree and he needed to be freed from the wreckage.

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Heavy rain, flooding to smash east coast

Australia’s warm start to spring is set to evaporate as a strong cold front marches across the nation’s southeast on Friday.

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Where 500,000 extra Pfizer doses going

The latest shipment of 500,000 Pfizer doses have touched down in Sydney as part of a vaccine swap deal made between Australia and Singapore, announced by the Prime Minister on Tuesday.

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Sailor lost overboard in 2m swells

A desperate search has been launched to find a sailor lost overboard in rough seas east of Flinders Island.

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Gator goes up in smoke after eating drone

A horror TikTok video captured a Florida alligator going up in smoke after chomping on a drone he believed to be food.

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Kia’s all-important new SUV

The South Korean brand is bringing its hi-tech new family SUV to Australia this year.

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New softroader packs serious wow factor

Kia’s “all-new” Sportage SUV brings some seriously cutting-edge tech features and head-turning looks.

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State of Emergency: NYC under water

At least 16 people have been killed in the US Northeast, including a family of three with a two-year-old boy who drowned in a New York City basement.

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Instagram down across the globe

Millions of social media users have been affected by yet another Instagram outage this evening.

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Woman’s shock at gross Woolies act

An American woman living in Australia has expressed her shock at a gross habit commonly adopted by Aussies inside Woolworths, especially in the warmer months.

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Weatherman’s dog crashes live report

This weatherman really had a moment to fur-get about when a surprise guest made an unexpected appearance during his live report.

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Dingoes maul woman eating sandwich

A mining company has been ordered to pay more than $110,000 after a woman eating a sandwich suffered serious injuries during an attack by a pack of sneaky dingoes — and it was not the first time someone was bitten.

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Taliban’s chilling display of strength

Just two days after the US completed its frantic withdrawal from Afghanistan – after 20 years of war – the Taliban is continuing to celebrate its swift victory.

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Huge American monster truck arrives

The latest American pick-up truck, the Ram 2500 has hit Aussie roads, promising to tow and haul more than any other ute.

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Where crypto will be in 10 years

Cryptocurrency experts believe it will surpass traditional finance in Australia as early as 2029 after a new report revealed the country had accumulated $7bn worth of digital coins.

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Mystery as koala found on Sydney roof

A “naughty” koala has been rescued from the rooftop of a southwest Sydney house and returned to bushland after a rescue operation involving Fire and Rescue NSW and wildlife volunteers.

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New sites cash in on ‘terrified’ drivers

Motorists who aren’t confident in their ability to grind out a deal or check the hardware of their next car are set to benefit from a change in the used car market.

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Change to AstraZeneca advice in Victoria

Victoria has changed its advice for those wanting the AstraZeneca jab, with the waiting time between doses slashed in half.

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What happens when you use Ivermectin

Doctors have warned of the dangers of quack cures for Covid-19 after a Sydney man was rushed to hospital after self-administering a drug used to deworm cows called Ivermectin.

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Victoria bans vile hate symbol

Victoria will become the first state in Australia to ban the Nazi swastika in response to a worrying rise of neo-Nazi activity.

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NSW to hit first opening milestone

NSW residents could be just weeks away from sinking schooners at the pub and gathering at public events with the milestone of 70 per cent of first Covid-19 vaccine doses expected to be reached on Thursday.

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Mercedes to launch new F1-inspired car

Hybrid technology pinched from Formula 1 will make the next Mercedes-AMG sedan one of the fastest cars on the road.

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‘Confused’: Driver refuses to take rubbish bin

A nasty dispute has unfolded after a rubbish truck driver refused to collect the household rubbish of a family-of-nine for two consecutive weeks.

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Australia ignoring ’devastating threats’

A group of high ranking former defence and security officials has said Australia is sleepwalking into a bevy of potentially “devastating” national security threats.

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Covid conspiracy victims piling up

A self-described ‘natural healer’ and Islamic preacher who repeatedly told his followers that Covid-19 is a hoax and discouraged the take-up of vaccines in the outbreak hotspot of western Sydney is now critically ill with the virus.

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First drive: Renault Arkana

Stylish SUV offers premium style for an affordable price.

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Bin chickens’ unexpected climate move

The infamous bird all Australians love to hate will be making a permanent move south, setting up camp for locals in a new state to enjoy.

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Mastiff seized after woman attacked

A French mastiff has been seized by council after mauling a woman and leaving her with severe injuries to her legs, abdomen and head.

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Radical change to the way we buy new cars

Honda is pressing ahead with a bold experiment to change the way we buy new cars, despite flagging sales.

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Fishing rule thousands are breaking

NSW officials have cracked down on illegal fishing and handed out thousands of fines to anglers breaking the rules.

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‘War everywhere’: Anti-Taliban army grows

Afghans have woken to the start of another uncertain era after the last American forces flew out of Kabul Airport, cementing victory for the Taliban after two decades of war.

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The wild $500,000 super SUV

SUVs are a necessary evil supercar brands use to fund their other outrageous machines.

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Covid-infected man refuses quarantine

A St Kilda man who tested positive to Covid-19 has refused to go into hotel quarantine, saying he cannot leave behind his two house cats.

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