Melbourne Cup dodges drenching — but only just

It’s looking like perfect conditions for the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday – but only by hours.

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‘Scott no friends’: ScoMo mocked

The Prime Minister has been mocked for being a “Scott no friends” after an awkward moment at the G20 which even saw him snubbed by an old friend.

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Toyota’s all-new SUV exposed

Toyota is finally joining the electric revolution.

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‘Ridiculous’: MP slammed for Nazi post

Conservative Victorian politician Bernie Finn has taken down an offensive post on social media comparing Daniel Andrews to Hitler in what is the second controversy to hit the Liberal Party within a week.

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Horror Halloween for child in isolation

A Sydney mother has told of the “disrespectful” actions of a group of pre-teens that left her daughter “in tears” after they stole her candy while she was stuck inside self-isolating.

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‘Sole purpose’: Fears of big US nuke change

Australia is among a number of US allies growing increasingly concerned that the Biden administration will adopt a “no first use” nuclear weapons policy, in a move that could undermine long-held deterrence strategies against China and Russia.

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Nowhere spared as wild weather event nears

Just two areas of Australia may miss out on rain and possible storms in the coming week as a new weather system barrels across the country bringing a fresh round of storms.

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Shock discovery behind renter’s pantry

A suspiciously wobbly back wall inside a pantry has led a man to uncover something in his house he never thought possible.

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‘Very unusual’ Chinese fighter jet spotted

A strange aircraft resembling an abandoned “tailless” fighter jet concept has been spotted in China.

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Victoria records 1471 new virus cases

Victoria has recorded 1471 new local Covid-19 cases on Monday as the state achieves its second major vaccine milestone.

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Surge after cheeky Musk crypto joke

The price of dogecoin has surged after Elon Musk said he was thinking of starting a new university called the Texas Institute of Technology & Science.

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‘Good luck’: World leader’s swipe at Australia

Emmanuel Macron’s displeasure with Scott Morrison’s decision to tear up their $90 billion submarine deal clearly hasn’t faded, with the French President now accusing the Aussie PM of blatantly lying to him.

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Learner rider faces $77,000 speed fine

A learner motorcycle rider faces more than $77,000 in speeding fines after police combed through helmet footage from his GoPro-style action camera.

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’Last chance’: Prince Charles’ rare warning

Prince Charles has given a rare address by a member of the royal family where he warned world leaders it’s “the last chance saloon”.

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NZ’s bold move before Australia

New Zealand has added an additional layer to its climate action plan, in stark contrast to Australia.

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Images show secret Chinese jet’s first flight

China’s new top secret stealth fighter jet has reportedly been spotted cruising through the air for the first time.

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Learner rider faces $77,000 speed fine

A learner motorcycle rider faces more than $77,000 in speeding fines after police combed through helmet footage from his GoPro-style action camera.

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‘It’s very sad’: Close ally pans Australia

A key UK government adviser has accused Prime Minister Scott Morrison of showing “no indication” of delivering on his 2050 net zero climate plan.

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Aussie push for Google crackdown

As part of a bid to rein in the tech giant’s dominance, Australia’s antitrust watchdog has proposed Google give up its position as the default search engine on mobile phones and tablets.

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Wild storms cause Year 12 exam chaos

A number of Victorian schools have had to postpone Year 12 exams scheduled for Friday after wild weather lashed the state.

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‘War zone’ as storm smashes Qld

Dust storms, heavy rain and a “tornado” tore through southeast Queensland overnight as wild weather continues to lash parts of the country.

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Wild winds rip window from apartment

Strong winds are believed to have torn a large window pane out of a Sydney apartment on Friday afternoon, following a morning of weather-induced havoc in Melbourne.

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Facebook changes its name to ‘Meta’ in major rebrand

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that it is changing its company name to Meta as it takes on the 'metaverse'.

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New tough ute arrives in Australia

This new high-end workhorse ute has the ability to back up its rugged appearance.

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Halloween solar flare headed for Earth

The sun launched a massive solar flare yesterday that’s headed in Earth’s direction – the strongest storm seen in the current weather cycle.

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Bombshell theory about Covid-19 in China

A declassified US intelligence report has reignited debate over whether China bears responsibility for the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Horror as execution goes badly wrong

After a five-year moratorium, the US state of Oklahoma botched its third consecutive execution

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Kia’s affordable new small SUV tested

Kia new Stonic small SUV is stylish and sharply priced but more suited to cities than the bush.

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PM ‘joke’ plan risks fracas with world leaders

Now, somewhat belatedly, Australia has a net zero emissions plan Scott Morrison might be hoping he can head to a crucial global climate summit in the UK with his head held high.

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How Facebook’s huge gamble could backfire

Facebook has been plagued by seemingly endless scandals – and experts believe the company’s major rebranding announcement could end up being yet another fail for the social media juggernaut.

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Apple MacBook Pro 2021 Review: The 21-Hour Laptop?

Apple’s switch from Intel to its own M1 Pro and M1 Max chips pays off big time in battery life. But how much extra juice do you really get with the new MacBook Pro laptops? Does it really last the 21 hours Apple claims? WSJ’s Joanna Stern tested it all. Photo illustration: Adele Morgan / The Wall Street Journal

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Mum discovers she’s been flashing neighbours

Who doesn’t like the idea of having a window right above the tub so you can sit and watch the world go by?

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Cup threatened: ‘Major’ weather event nears

The horses at the Melbourne Cup could find themselves battling against wind and rain as well as one another as a new weather event threatens the country’s south east.

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‘Control’: Fears about Facebook’s motives

Facebook’s announcement that it will rename its parent company Meta has been greeted with ridicule and scepticism, but some experts have hinted at a more concerning motive behind its move to dominate the metaverse.

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Why Roberts-Smith trial stuck in limbo

Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation trial against former Fairfax newspapers and journalists will likely not resume this year as uncertainty remains about where it will be held.

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‘Complete BS’: Billionaire fires up

Australian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has slammed the Deputy Prime Minister’s “bullsh**t” argument as he once again called on the Australian government to provide a detailed pathway to drive the country’s greenhouse gas emissions to net zero.

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The big myth about electric vehicles

OPINION

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Aussie push for Google crackdown

As part of a bid to rein in the tech giant’s dominance, Australia’s antitrust watchdog has proposed Google give up its position as the default search engine on mobile phones and tablets.

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Wild storms cause Year 12 exam chaos

A number of Victorian schools have had to postpone Year 12 exams scheduled for Friday after wild weather lashed the state.

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‘War zone’ as storm smashes Qld

Dust storms, heavy rain and a “tornado” tore through southeast Queensland overnight as wild weather continues to lash parts of the country.

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Zuckerberg’s unusual kids’ bedtime routine

Priscilla Chan has revealed Facebook chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg is teaching their three-year-old to code and has shared the obscure coding joke that drew the couple together.

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Facebook changes its name to ‘Meta’ in major rebrand

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced that it is changing its company name to Meta as it takes on the 'metaverse'.

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Why France is still angry with ScoMo

Defence Minister Peter Dutton has suggested the reason France remains “frustrated” about Australia scrapping the bilateral $90bn submarine deal is because of a looming election.

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Where ‘severe’ storm will hit next

Thousands of homes across Victoria and South Australia remain without power as a wild weather system sweeps across the nation’s southeast, with more damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain on the way.

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New cut-price luxury car lands in Oz

Lexus says its new ES mid-size luxury sedan has the highest quality interior available in Australia for the price. It’s a bold claim but one with merit. Prices start at $61,620 (before on-road costs) for the ES 250 Luxury. A similarly-sized Mercedes-Benz E-Class or BMW 5 Series would set you back $40,000 more.

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Facebook Changes Company Name to Meta

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the name Meta better reflects the company's vision for the future, and described plans for the metaverse during a virtual event. Photo: Carlos Barria/Reuters

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Facebook’s new name already roasted

Social media users have given a big thumbs down to Facebook’s new name Meta.

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‘Deadly game’ for teen delinquents stealing cars

A PRESTIGE property who had his Audi stolen from an address in Hope Island says kindergarten crooks are playing a “deadly game”.

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Facebook unveils new name and logo

Facebook has announced that it is changing its name to Meta at its annual Connect conference.

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Morrison declares war on online trolls

Social media giants face a new crackdown designed to force companies to reveal the names of anonymous trolls.

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Mitsubishi wows with new Outlander

New look family SUV represents a game-changer for the brand.

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Bizarre TV interview over specific word

A TV interview with the Finance Minister took a bizarre turn after a debate erupted over the use of the word “pledge”.

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ScoMo cops it in surprise interview

Scott Morrison has turned to an unexpected place for his latest interview, speaking to popular comedy trio Sooshi Mango in a seven-minute rollercoaster ride for social media.

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ScoMo departs for major climate talks

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has flown off for key climate talks with a commitment but without finalised modelling for his plan.

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‘Multi state extreme weather’ underway

Melbourne and Adelaide were both been pummelled by severe storms on Thursday afternoon as a “multi state extreme weather” event powered up to full force, with many parts of the nation likely to feel some degree of meteorological mayhem over the next 36 hours.

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Mercedes-Benz issues recall for all models

Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for nearly every model sold in Australia.

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Why PM can’t release net zero details

The modelling underpinning Scott Morrison’s strategy for a carbon neutral future cannot be published because the department tasked with the job has yet to finish the report.

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‘Incredible’ storm pelts city with hail

Adelaide has been smashed by severe storms in what could be a taster of things to come for much of the country south and east.

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PM’s pledge to fight ‘vile rubbish’ online

The Prime Minister has vowed to lead the way globally in holding social media platforms to account for “vile rubbish” published online and plans to discuss the issue with G20 leaders.

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Man executes bizarre hot chip stunt

A pair of internet comedians have caused chaos on a popular beach by staging a hot chip stunt that attracted a mass gathering of seagulls and ibises.

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The cars you can’t buy right now

Aussies wanting to get a new ride might be out of luck.

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‘Sputnik moment’: US confirms China missile

A top United States general has officially confirmed China tested hypersonic missile earlier this year, saying the “significant event” is close to a “Sputnik moment”.

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Shock discovery under major train station

The millions of Australians who have passed through Sydney’s Central station likely had no idea what secrets lay underneath its bustling platforms.

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‘54 degrees’: Unbearable temperatures loom

As Australia’s participation in the global effort to reduce carbon emissions makes headlines around the world, a leading climate scientist has delivered a stark warning of what is to come.

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Crucial virus info lost in app ‘fail’

The NSW government has sent out hundreds of thousands of coronavirus exposure alerts without making sure the affected people actually see the warning.

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ScoMo pressed on secret modelling

Scott Morrison is under pressure to release the modelling that underpins his “practical way” of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.

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New ride for Royals, rappers and athletes

Range Rover customers have always been rich.

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Roberts-Smith seeks ‘secret’ evidence

The army is fighting a request from Ben Roberts-Smith’s lawyers to reveal what 12 Special Forces members told a top-secret inquiry into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.

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Big change to state’s rubbish bins

All households in Victoria will be required to sort rubbish into four bins by 2030, under new laws introduced to state parliament on Wednesday.

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‘Extreme weather ahead’ for every state

Meteorologists have zeroed in on their warnings of “extreme weather ahead” with wild storms spreading through every mainland state and territory before the end of the week.

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‘Catastrophic consequences’ of net zero plan

National and international health groups have called on the Australian government to deliver more ambitious climate action and a stronger 2030 target, saying more needs to be done to prevent a “catastrophic” health event that could have worldwide repercussions.

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Scary find in Aussie kid’s school bag

An unsuspecting Victorian school student has received a major fright after opening their school bag to find a dangerous stowaway.

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Red hot new supercar set for Aussie launch

America’s fastest car will reach Australia in 2022, when the new Chevrolet Corvette Z06 arrives in local showrooms.

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Protesters glue themselves to bridge

Climate activists have glued themselves to a bridge in Melbourne’s CBD, blocking peak hour traffic on a major road as the city emerges from lockdown.

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Scott Morrison unveils details of 2050 net zero plan

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has revealed a plan for Australia to reach net zero emissions after public criticism.

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Australia cops it in international headlines

Environmentalist David Attenborough has taken aim at Australia as the nation copped it across world headlines overnight.

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Rudd labels PM ‘C-grade Boris Johnson’

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has described Scott Morrison as a “C-grade Boris Johnson” and warned world leaders at the COP26 conference will see through his plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

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Morrison defends climate plan

Scott Morrison has used a late-night interview to pitch his newly-released climate plan, rejecting concerns the government has broken a promise not to increase climate targets.

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‘Nothing new’: Sales’ climate grilling

Energy Minister Angus Taylor appeared unable to name a single new emissions reduction policy contained in the Morrison government’s climate change “plan” during an interview on Tuesday night.

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ABC boss defends journo’s legal bill

The ABC has been forced to defend its decision to pay legal costs for journalist Louise Milligan in a defamation case brought by backbencher Andrew Laming.

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New hot hatch brings supercar thrills

Frank Stippler makes drifting look easy. It’s after dark in the deserted docklands outside Athens, where a spotlit circle bordered by red-glowing barrier blocks has been set up.

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Women ‘underpaid’ in major industry

Women who work in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are often underpaid, under-represented and unsupported, according to a new nationwide survey.

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One word ScoMo uttered 80 times

COMMENT

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Aussie icon ‘massively under threat’

A $193m plan to save koalas in NSW will be announced “very soon” as the state Environment Minister concedes the government “needs to do a lot better” to protect the iconic species.

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Alien frenzy after ‘weird’ signal in NSW

It was just one slightly bent line in a field of noise. But it wasn’t supposed to be there. What followed next drew Australia’s Parkes radio telescope into an extraterrestrial frenzy.

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Study reveals alarming habits of drivers

Australian motorists have admitted to dangerous behaviour behind the wheel, including “brake-testing” cars that are tailgating, in a new survey of driver behaviour.

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‘Wild weather change’ to smash Aus

Forecasters have warned of a “wild change” to the weather in the country’s south and east as the week progresses.

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Stunning planet discovery by NASA

Astronomers have found evidence of a possible planet in the M51 (“Whirlpool”) galaxy.

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Your energy bills under net zero

Energy Minister Angus Taylor says power bills could be a fraction of their current price under the federal government’s new net zero emissions plan for 2050.

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PM reveals $20bn plan to reach net zero

The Prime Minister has announced Australia’s plans to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 following lengthy — and at times very heated — debate between the Coalition.

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PM grilled over climate plan

Scott Morrison has committed to a carbon neutral future for Australia by 2050.

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Enormous wall divides rich Sydney suburb

A seven-metre high wall erected to protect beachside mansions from being washed away has sparked debate among locals in a wealthy Sydney suburb.

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Documents reveal Australia’s climate shame

Leaked documents seen by BBC News reveal the Australian government tried to convince the UN to play down the urgent need to move away from fossil fuels in one of its most important climate change reports.

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Nationals slam net zero in bizarre video

Rebel Nationals MP George Christensen has vowed to “terminate” Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s net zero target posting a bizarre Arnold Schwarzenegger video to underline his warning.

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Tiny detail that saved boy from lightning

A Gold Coast teenager was saved by the soles of his shoes when he was struck by lightning, but that didn’t stop his father from giving him a bit of a roasting.

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Locals furious over seven-metre beach wall

A seven-metre high wall erected to protect beachside mansions from being washed away has sparked debate among locals in a wealthy Sydney suburb.

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The secret behind Tesla’s rise to the top

Tesla’s mega deal with Hertz has widened the gap between the US car maker and the rest of the industry.

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Facebook employees rip Zuckerberg

Facebook employees say Mark Zuckerberg’s obsession with growth has overridden ethical concerns and allowed hate speech and incitements to violence to spread unchecked, internal messages leaked to media outlets show.

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‘Military coup’: PM arrested in Sudan

Sudan has been rocked by a coup d’etat, with the Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok arrested and at least three people killed on Monday.

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Brittany Higgins fallout video ignored

A video designed to help Parliament House staff better handle ‘serious incidents’ in the wake of the Brittany Higgins assault allegations has been viewed by less than half of the required employees.

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How life will change due to net zero target

Australia looks set to adopt a net zero by 2050 target and while it might have taken a while for the country to get to this point — change will likely happen quickly.

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Surprising car Aussies are loving

SUVs are at the top of most new car shopping lists, but it’s the coupe-styled versions that are proving to be the must have item of 2021 and their popularity has surprised some car companies.

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Nationals compare selves to ‘fight club’

Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie has likened the party to “fight club”, as she came under fire in Senate Estimates hearings over her party’s position on net zero.

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Woman’s frightening act in busy tunnel

Shocking footage has emerged of a woman stumbling across lanes of a busy Perth tunnel in a potentially life-threatening stunt.

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Rider caught doing ludicrous speed

A man has been nabbed by police doing more than double the speed limit in one of the first weekend’s since the end of lockdown.

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‘Like Fatboy Slim’: Barnaby’s climate shift

A frazzled looking Deputy Prime Minister has hit back at allegations his party has backflipped on its climate policy, saying the Nationals would rather negotiate within the parliament than stand outside in protest.

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Children planning catastrophic terror attacks

The Australian Federal Police have revealed that children as young as 13 years old have been caught planning catastrophic terror attacks via the internet.

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Ardern blamed for New Zealand earthquake

A former high-profile New Zealand television and radio presenter has taken aim at the government and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in a controversial and bizarre anti-vaccine rant.

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Tornadoes ‘not ruled out’ as storms loom

The wet season has well and truly arrived in Queensland, with more wild storms and possible tornadoes on the way this week.

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Barnaby’s net-zero deal revealed

Barnaby Joyce has told colleagues he doesn’t support net zero by 2050 despite reaching a new agreement with Prime Minister Scott Morrison overnight to deliver the plan – if the Nationals get an extra seat in cabinet.

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Druglord caught in biggest arrest since Escobar

Colombia’s most-wanted drug trafficker “Otoniel” has been captured, officials said Saturday, a major victory for the government of the world’s top cocaine exporter.

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Affordable electric cars arrive next year

Electric car customers are set to have a fresh option when BYD opens its doors to customers in coming weeks.

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New Aussie tool to measure Covid risk

A new “accurate, evidence-based” tool could be vital to Australians understanding their risk factors for Covid-19 infection and vaccination.

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Govt beefs up social media rules for teens

The Morrison government is set to usher in new social media laws aimed at protecting teen users and tightening privacy codes.

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Cracks emerge: ‘Bad deal for Australia’

Cracks are emerging in Barnaby Joyce’s “deal” to deliver net zero by 2050 for the Prime Minister with some Nationals MPs confirming they won’t support it.

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PornHub hit with $800m lawsuit

A class-action lawsuit being brought against MindGeek, the parent company of pornography website PornHub, is being led by a woman who claims footage of her own sexual abuse as a child was uploaded to the site.

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Finding the best small car for big people

The Question: I’m after an economical small car to do extensive touring of the eastern states. I’ll be solo so rear and boot space aren’t important, but as I’m 188cm and 120kg there needs to be space in the front. I don’t need fantastic performance or to go off-road. I’m looking to spend around $30,000. I’ve read good reports on the Ford Puma, but what would you suggest?

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How kids are helping in the fight to stop climate change

Find out how kids are helping in the fight to stop climate change as we look towards Mission Zero.

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Anti-vaxxer selling $1500 fake arms

In a move that defies belief, a Melbourne anti-vaxxer is hocking prosthetic arms for $1500 on Facebook to sidestep getting the jab.

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Backyard warning after puppy death

The NSW RSPCA has sent out a renewed warning to Aussie pet owners after the tragic death of a US family’s puppy went viral online.

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8yo’s shocking YouTube channel goes viral

An eight-year-old Youtuber has begun to turn heads around the globe, posting a number of videos online testing out and reviewing firearms to an audience of over 160,000 subscribers.

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‘Thunderstorm asthma’: Grim new warning

Victorians have been warned of thunderstorm asthma conditions as a high pollen count potentially combines with isolated storm cells in the state’s north east.

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Hoon busted doing 200km/h baffles police

A man caught racing through traffic at 200km/h has sensationally told police he “wasn’t speeding”.

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From tradies to Instagram superstars

Aussie mates Matt Ford, 26, and Jack Steele, 27, were working as tradies when they quit their jobs to chase after a full time social media career.

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Man dies after being trapped under bus

A man has died after becoming trapped under a bus following a serious crash in Sydney.

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Dangerous storm nears, causes ‘tornado’

Forecasters are investigating reports of a brief tornado at Brisbane Airport as a dangerous afternoon thunderstorm descends on the Queensland capital.

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Armed robbery punch video goes viral

Video of a US veteran punching an armed robber has gone viral.

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Dog’s collar removed by ‘ghost’ in spooky vid

A woman’s video has gone viral after she caught the disturbing moment a “ghost” allegedly took off her dog’s collar.

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‘World’s biggest snake’ lifted by crane

Jaw-dropping footage shows a “world record” snake being lifted up by a digger.

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China space nuke ‘defied laws of physics’

China tested two hypersonic “space nukes” earlier this year that demonstrated technology the United States does not currently possess and is struggling to understand, with claims the weapons appeared “to defy the laws of physics”.

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Woman stunned by hidden Amazon files

An Amazon user is socked after discovering thousands of voice clips she claims the company has collected from her devices.

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Call to ban popular Bunnings product

Australia’s largest bird conservation group is calling on Bunnings Warehouse to ban a popular poison range from its shelves.

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Quokkas to koalas: Australia’s new 100 priority species

From cute and cuddly quokkas and koalas, to an earthworm that can grow up to three metres long, the federal government has identified 100 priority species that will be the focus of its conservation efforts over the next decade.

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New people mover goes back to the future

People movers have largely fallen out of fashion.

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Leaked docs expose Australia’s secret mission

Thousands of leaked documents reportedly show that Australia was one of a number of countries that lobbied the United Nations to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels.

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The Sydney suburbs still locking down

EXCLUSIVEIt hasn’t taken long but with lockdown over, Sydneysiders have swapped staying at home and are heading out in a big way.

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Net zero payout slammed

Resource Minister Keith Pitt has slammed down suggestions that convincing the Nationals party to agree to net zero will require a hefty payout from the government.

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Why this car could be the answer

Plug-in hybrid technology is now available in Mitsubishi’s Eclipse Cross compact SUV.

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Outrage at PM keeping documents ‘secret’

The Morrison government has been accused of being ‘addicted to secrecy’ after it failed to publicly release Australia’s modelling on the impact of a net zero emissions target.

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‘Huge step’: Massive change to buses

A new bus fleet will arrive in Sydney next month, but they won't be Australia’s typical diesel-fuelled buses.

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‘Embarrassment’: Lambie’s fury over Barnaby

Outspoken Senator Jacqui Lambie has come out guns blazing at Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce for dragging his feet on the Net Zero negotiations.

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Teen in hospital after ‘python’ attack

Health authorities are still trying to confirm the species of snake that bit a Brisbane teenager in his home early on Thursday morning, but all clues point towards a python.

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‘Crap’: Brutal take-down of mask rule claim

EXCLUSIVE

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The car that breaks with convention

Porsche’s Taycan electric sedan smashed expectations. The high-riding, off-road Cross Turismo pushes it into new territory.

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Severe storm cells may stretch 1000km

A huge slice of the Queensland coast is bracing for another bout of severe weather after a savage hailstorm left a northern NSW community with a with a massive clean-up task.

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Surprising find on school Delta spread

Most of the Covid-19 spread in schools and early childcare centres during Australia’s Delta wave was driven by staff, new research reveals.

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Wild moment woman hurls dog poo at boy

A woman filmed trying to hurl her dog’s poo at a young boy before reportedly confiscating his bike has been reprimanded on social media.

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Patient told vagina ‘looks Australian’

A Melbourne gynaecologist who told a patient her vagina was “nice” and looked “just like an Australian one” will not have his registration cancelled.

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Man chased by cow hospitalised

A man has been hospitalised after being chased by a large farm animal in Darwin and hit in the chest.

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Damning report on Aussie ‘profits’

Australia may one day face tobacco-style restrictions on the sale of its coal, gas and oil with a new report providing a warning to countries that rely on the exports of fossil fuels for their wealth.

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‘So scary’: User stunned by hidden Alexa files

A woman who owns multiple Amazon gadgets has been shocked to discover just how much data the tech giant has collected about her.

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Potential game-changer Australian vaccine

An Australian biotech tech company is the first in the world to develop a potential nanocellular Covid-19 vaccine that’s expected to be more efficient against mutant strains and better suited for patients with compromised immune systems.

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Australia’s worst crash hot spots revealed

Crash data released by insurance giant AAMI has revealed the worst roads for accident claims in Australia’s capital cities.

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Protesters glue themselves to road

Climate activists have taken drastic measures when calling for the federal government to act by gluing themselves to a busy road and storming Capital Hill dressed as death angles.

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Aussie first in Google’s new Pixel phone

Google’s highly anticipated Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphone range is now available for pre-order in Australia.

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Protesters glue themselves to road

Extinction Rebellion protesters have glued themselves to a public road and stormed Capital Hill dressed as death angles in a dramatic protest against the government's handling of climate change.

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Diver’s incredible 900-year-old find

A shocked scuba diver has found an ancient sword that experts say dates back to the Crusades.

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When NSW cases are expected to soar

Almost exactly one month ago, then NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian gave a stark warning about what would happen when the state began opening up.

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LandCruiser rival springs a surprise

The off-road start-up formed in a pub looks set to beat the world’s largest manufacturers by being the first brand to build a four-wheel-drive powered by hydrogen.

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Monster giant hail causes damage in Qld

Queensland: Tornadoes one day, 16cm hailstones the next.

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TV vet slams dog owners in fiery rant

Dog owners have been delivered a terse reminder about appropriate etiquette by a furious vet, fed up with witnessing rogue behaviour out on the streets.

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Minister has ‘almost no’ emissions control

A judge drastically overstated how much control the Australian environment minister has over the extent to which climate change ravages the planet and its people in coming decades, a court has been told.

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Excuse for China’s ‘hypersonic missile’

China has denied a report it had recently launched a hypersonic missile, saying it tested a spacecraft to trial reusable technologies.

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Tech giant’s bold new move

Taiwanese giant Foxconn, which makes the iPhone for Apple, has branched out and revealed three electric vehicle concepts.

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Bird launches relentless attack on bin man

A man has been forced to shield himself with a bin from an angry plover in an attack captured on film in Queensland.

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NSW isolation rules for fully vaxxed

NSW’s top doctor has been forced to clarify the new isolation rules in place for close contacts.

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Dealers sue Mercedes over new sales model

Mercedes-Benz car dealers have launched a $650 million legal action against the German giant, as a dispute over a controversial new business model turns ugly.

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Apple mocked over $19 ‘innovation’

Apple has announced major upgrades to several of its most beloved products in a huge release event.

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Coalition in own ‘Squid Game’: Shorten

Former opposition leader Bill Shorten has accused the Coalition of being in the their “own game of Squid Game” as the stalemate over net zero rages on.

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Extreme weather alert after storm chaos

Australian are bracing for a day of extremes with alerts live for flooding, severe fires and an unseasonal heatwave as thunderstorms continue to linger off the east coast.

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“The biggest economic opportunity Australia’s ever seen”: Mike Cannon-Brookes on Mission Zero

Senior reporter Joe Hildebrand is joined by Atlassian co-founder and co-CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes to discuss Australia's important role for a Mission Zero future, and how it'll positively impact Aussies nationwide.

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Satellite photos show China digging in

China and Taiwan have avoided a direct clash for more than 70 years. But satellite photos showing a new spate of airfield upgrades hint this uneasy peace may soon come to an end.

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Shock warning over ancient Aussie sites

A final report has been issued with a dire warning from experts after the destruction of ancient Australian sites dating back 46,000 years.

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‘You know nothing’: American roasted

Chief Minister Michael Gunner has hit out at a controversial US politician who bashed the introduction of the Northern Territory’s wide-ranging Covid vaccine mandate.

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‘Torture’: Turnbull lashes climate wars

Malcolm Turnbull says watching the Coalition government fight over emissions reduction policy is “torture”, claiming Scott Morrison is trying to avoid an “implosion” like the one that ended his own prime ministership.

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‘TikTok guy’ stirring punters at races

TikTok comedian Jon-Bernard Kairouz is out of hospital and in the thick of it as Sydney reopens and punters head to the races.

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‘Alien invasion’: Weather event stuns locals

A “rare” and dangerous tornado-like waterspout has hit in a bay on the south coast of Cuba.

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’Nasty’ multiple supercell storm threat

Forecasters have warned that a series of “nasty” supercell storms could smash parts of the east coast today with storms also on the cards for the west.

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Cut price luxury SUV arrives in Oz

Genesis is new to the local market but looks poised to make a dent in the sales of the established luxury brands.

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UFO expert’s secretive soldier report: court

Ben Roberts-Smith’s billionaire backers enlisted a star TV journalist and UFO researcher to run a secretive counter investigation into war crime allegations, a court has been told.

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‘Your mob’: Barnaby blows up at ABC host

Barnaby Joyce has hit back at an ABC host after the Nationals leader came under fire for his party failing to reach a net-zero position ahead of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.

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Big flaw in car safety revealed

Independent tests of modern safety features have found that new car technology may not be able to prevent collisions in wet weather.

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Bold message for Barnaby on climate change

The Nationals must stop trying to “sell fantasies” to regional Australians and play their part in restoring the country’s international standing at Cop26, according to Independent MPs determined to drive down the country’s emissions.

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The one ex-PM staying silent on 2050

He famously declared the science of climate change was “crap” and that the Paris agreement was “aspirational only, it is not binding, it is not mandatory”.

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China stuns US with ‘space nuke’ launch

China has unveiled a game-changing new “space nuke” that can evade missile defence systems and strike anywhere on the globe.

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Barnaby’s blow up at the ABC

Barnaby Joyce has hit back at an ABC host after the Nationals leader came under fire for his party failing to reach a net-zero position ahead of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.

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$25 billion nightmare for households

Australian households are forecast to face a $25 billion yearly damage bill thanks to climate change related hazards — with some major cities among the worst affected.

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‘Worst time’: Horror petrol price problem

Sydneysiders have emerged from lockdown but new-found freedoms have come with higher costs, with petrol prices soaring to all-time highs.

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Annoying bird that’s outsmarted us

Noisy miners are familiar to many of us on Australia’s east coast as plucky grey birds relentlessly harassing other birds, dive-bombing dogs and people – even expertly opening sugar packets at your local café.

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Joyce won’t be ‘held hostage’ on climate

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says the Nationals will not be “held hostage” amid scheduled discussions about a plan for a net-zero carbon emissions reduction target by 2050.

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Where China’s next war could start

China’s next war might not start in the South China Sea or be set off by squabbling between superpowers over the status of Taiwan.

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New SUV is a surprise packet

Most family SUVs follow a fairly simple formula, but for drivers wanting something a bit different Citroen’s C5’s sprinkles in just enough flair to stand out from the beige crowd.

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‘Doomsday’: China’s threat to tiny country

This is Taiwan’s “last madness” before “doomsday” threatens China’s Communist Party.

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Backlash over ‘horrendous’ church sign

A church in regional NSW has come out guns-blazing against the state’s new Premier, copping immediate backlash online.

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Incredible feature on new Apple Watch

REVIEW

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Mazda’s tough new ute tested

Mazda’s new-generation BT-50 no longer shares its underpinning’s with Ford’s top-selling Ranger.

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The one issue that’s crippled Australia

OPINION

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Facebook and Big Tobacco: Why Social Media Is (and Isn’t) Like Cigarettes

Members of Congress have likened Facebook and Instagram’s tactics to that of the tobacco industry. WSJ’s Joanna Stern reviews the hearings of both to explore what cigarette regulation can tell us about what may be coming for Big Tech. Photo illustration: Adele Morgan/The Wall Street Journal

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Foul new text message scam

Scammers have somehow managed to stoop to a new low with an ever-convincing filthy text message trick.

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Small businesses hit hard in shock deal

Hundreds of small Aussie businesses have suffered a huge blow from the government’s shock cancellation of the French-Australian submarine deal.

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Woman killed in horror triple-fatal named

One of the women who perished in a horror head-on crash on the Gold Coast has been identified as tributes begin to flow.

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Big problem with new vaccine app

A new NSW app function that will allow users to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination while checking into a venue has gotten off to a rocky start.

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Microsoft shuts down LinkedIn in China

Microsoft has revealed it will shut down LinkedIn in China later this year in a surprise announcement, citing the nation’s “challenging” regulations as a potential cause of the exit.

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Scomo’s surprising climate backflip

The Prime Minister has confirmed he will travel to Glasgow for the COP26 climate conference.

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Virus forces school strikes online

Aussie students will again take to the streets and the internet to make their voices heard about the climate crisis ahead of a global summit in Glasgow later this month.

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Another hatchback bites the dust

Ford Australia is losing its Focus.

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‘They’re lying’: Rogan in fiery clash with CNN

Podcast host Joe Rogan couldn’t believe what he was hearing when he saw how his battle with Covid was reported on CNN.

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Queen ‘irritated’ by Morrison faux pas

The Queen is not amused by “irritating” world leaders including Scott Morrison for dithering over whether they will be no-shows at next month’s COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow.

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Beijing ‘unnerved’ by military alliance

A former US secretary of state has taken aim at China’s “outsized” ambitions in a discussion about the importance the AUKUS alliance will have on stability in the Indo-Pacific.

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Dancing fans to power Coldplay’s eco-friendly tour

Coldplay will harness the electricity of their fans to power their Music of the Sphere concerts.

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NSW may reach huge vax milestone today

NSW could achieve the magic 80 per cent double dose vaccination target as early as Friday.

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Warnings after tornado storm smashes town

Shaken Armidale residents are in clean-up mode after a tornado ripped through town late on Thursday night, flipping a car, knocking down power poles, and tearing roofs of homes.

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‘Morally bankrupt’ couple slammed for act

A British couple who blocked in a car parked on their driveway and insisted the driver hand over $A184 to get it back have been slammed as “morally bankrupt”.

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Surprising new version of cult car

Subaru is going back to its roots with its new performance hero.

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North Korean soldiers’ bizarre new video

Shirtless North Korean soldiers showed off the country’s military might in a bizarre series of exercises in front of the country’s leader, Kim Jong-un, and his subordinates by breaking bricks, taking hits to the body with objects and other feats of strength in a propaganda video.

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Ceiling collapses at popular Westfield

Wild storms currently lashing Sydney have caused part of a Westfield shopping centre’s roof to collapse.

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Why are ransomware attacks on the rise?

A cyber security report showed that ransomware attacks in Australia have increased 15% in the last year.

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Man ordered booze 300 times before death

Popular alcohol delivery service Jimmy Brings is being investigated over whether it breached liquor laws in relation to the June 2018 death of a man who reportedly spent $24,000 with the company over three years, including daily orders in the weeks leading up to his death.

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Australia is worst performer in G20

Australia has been rated one of the worst performers in the G20 when it comes to climate change policy, according to an annual report.

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Photo reveals massive vaccine issue

Doctors and nurses are joining the war on waste after disturbing images reveal a grim plastic waste problem that has made worse by the Covid pandemic.

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‘All talk’: Qld’s $10m ‘flop’ exposed

A $10m scheme designed to help protect the Great Barrier Reef has been branded as a “flop” after less than 0.1 per cent of the available funds were accessed.

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Map shows dangerous areas of Melbourne

A new study has allowed Victorian women to plot the locations and streets where they feel most unsafe.

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Incredible pics as solar storm hits Earth

Skygazers have spotted the Northern Lights as geomagnetic storms that struck Earth this week brought on a stunning night-time display, with aurora lights also expected to be seen from Australia.

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‘Will get worse’: Urgent petrol price warning

Petrol prices across capital cities are tipped to hit record highs and one expert warns the “worst is yet to come”.

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Australia’s ’unforgivable’ AZ mistake

OPINION

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Weirdest things found on Google Earth

From unexplained formations to human made oddities that can be seen from space, here are some of the strangest things found on Google Earth.

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Australian navy helicopter crashes in ocean

Three Royal Australian Navy officers have suffered minor injuries after their helicopter crashed over the Philippine Sea overnight.

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Nokia re-releases iconic mobile

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Nokia has rolled out a new version of the classic phone, the 6310.

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Wild luxury for Lexus’ LandCruiser

Lexus has revealed its vision for the ultimate Toyota LandCruiser, targeting luxury rivals such as Range Rover with the next-generation LX.

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Big issue with iPhone 13

Production of Apple’s new iPhone 13 is set to be slashed by up to 10 million units due to a global chip shortage that threatens to reduce the amount of devices available before Christmas.

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‘Double whammy’ supercell storm alert

A flash flooding alert has been issued for Queensland’s southeast corner as a monster storm threatens to drop “tennis ball sized hail” when it reforms over the region on Thursday afternoon.

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Australia’s biggest excuse busted

If you have a conversation with your mates about climate change, or you post something about on social media, there’s one common retort you’re likely to hear from those who think no action is the best course of action.

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Star Trek actor to become oldest in space

Star Trek actor William Shatner is set to boldly go where no 90-year-old has gone before when he blasts off to space on Blue Origin’s second crewed mission.

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Tesla rival sells out in two hours

Hyundai’s breakthrough Ioniq 5 electric car sold out in “just over two hours” as Australian drivers snapped up the brand’s first proper alternative to Tesla.

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Tricky merging quiz puzzles drivers

Drivers have been posed a particularly polarising question about merging in a puzzling road rule quiz that has divided hundreds.

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Secret about state’s QR code system exposed

South Australians’ personal data collected from QR codes has been secretly stored in its IT backup systems, a report by the chief auditor has found.

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‘Tide turning’ against social media giants

The “tide is turning" against social media giants such as Twitter and Facebook as experts push for anonymous posters to be held accountable for their comments.

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ABC host’s hilarious on-air gaffe

Hilarious footage has re-emerged of an ABC host slipping up on air, telling viewers Victoria’s lockdown would not end for another 49 years.

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Cops lashed over bid to suppress YouTuber

NSW Police have been lashed by a Sydney magistrate for a misconceived attempt to have the YouTuber Friendlyjordies found in contempt of court over two videos about criminal allegations faced by his producer.

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Australian government’s $250k cover-up

A quarter of a million dollars in taxpayer money has been spent by the Australian government trying to keep the original price of the country’s original submarine project with France hidden from public view.

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Proof China is ready for world war

Concealed within the grounds of a mammoth Chinese combat training camp lies a replica of a major city’s landmarks and infrastructure.

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Why Aussies are obsessed with this car

The Toyota RAV4 is the best selling SUV in the country. We put it to the test to see why Aussie families are so taken with it.

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Once in a lifetime moment caught in pics

A 10-year-old boy has claimed a major award for natural photography for his picture of a spider in India while a biologist captured a rare moment in the wild to clinch the top prize.

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Anti-vaxxer’s admission on cafe tirade

An anti-vaxxer who launched into a bizarre rant against a Sydney cafe has posted another cringe-worthy video of himself confronting staff at another cafe, and admitted that he tried to get into six businesses in one day.

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What sea-level rise will look like in Sydney

Climate Central has released visualisations showing sea-level rise across the world, including in Sydney.

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Months of rain as La Nina alert upgraded

Australia’s east coast should prepare for a “miserable couple of days” with large hail – and perhaps even wilder weather over coming months – after forecasters upped their La Nina climate alert.

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Australia mocked by brutal billboards

An Australian comedian has raised a staggering pile of cash in a bid to publicly shame the Morrison government over its inaction on climate change.

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The Aussie suburbs becoming heat sinks

Greater Western Sydney is home to around one in 11 Australians but many of its suburbs are slowly becoming heat sinks that some believe won’t be safe to live in.

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NSW could hit vax milestone ‘in days’

NSW is surging towards its next vaccine target that could be achieved in just days if that state keeps up its current pace.

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Challenge for PM’s major deal

Scott Morrison will take his plan to adopt a net zero by 2050 climate change target to cabinet today but the Nationals will have to sign off on the final agreement on Sunday.

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Australia joins NASA for ‘moon mission’

An Australian-made rover is set to be launched to the Moon on a NASA mission that could take off by 2026.

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Huge solar storm pictures flooding in

A huge solar storm is putting on a show, and Australia is next in line to see it.

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Millions impacted by slow moving disaster

Hundreds of millions of people in some of the world’s biggest cities could be living under the high tide line by 2100, according to new analysis.

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Measure that could better chart Australia’s emissions

OPINION

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Anti-vaxxer’s angry cafe rant backfires

An anti-vaxxer’s bizarre rant against a Sydney cafe’s “segregation” has backfired big time, with the business showered with support on social media.

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Australia must get rid of ‘millions’ of AZ jabs

Australia must send its 6 million excess doses of AstraZeneca overseas to help struggling countries and ensure the highly-effective vaccine brand does not go to waste.

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Woman wakes up to meteorite on her bed

A Canadian woman is thanking her lucky stars after narrowly avoiding a meteorite that slammed into her pillow while she slept, according to a report.

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How to get a Covid-19 vaccination certificate

As Australia begins its gradual recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, the public will need to start getting into the habit of not leaving home without proof of their vaccination status.

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Gross ‘blob’ picture at beach

The identity of a “sunburnt blob” that washed up on a Queensland beach near the Southern Great Barrier Reef has divided the internet.

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Anti-vax mum hiding over disturbing photo

A well-known anti-vaxxer has taken down her social media accounts after posting a disturbing photo of her family online.

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Female pedestrian struck and killed by truck

A woman has died after she was hit by a truck while walking in Sydney’s inner west on Tuesday morning.

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Q&A with Scientist and climate expert Dr Alan Finkel

Special Advisor to the Australian Government on Low Emissions Technology Dr Alan Finkel answered your questions in a Q&A hosted by Joe Hildebrand.

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Toyota’s new car breaks world record

This is why you might never have to plug in your electric car.

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City smashed by three years worth of rain

A rare tropical cyclone that hit the parched desert landscape of Oman saw three years’ worth of rainfall come down in just one day, creating havoc and killing at least 11 people.

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Massive solar storm to strike Earth

A huge solar storm is set to hit Earth, potentially causing major issues for power grids.

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PM likely to backflip after royal savaging

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is flip-flopping on attending the Glasgow climate change conference again and may now attend after he was lightly savaged by Prince Charles for threatening to be a no-show at the event.

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Tornado risk as storms lash east coast

Australia could be hit by more tornadoes this week as heavy rainfall and “nasty, supercell” thunderstorms hit the nation’s east coast.

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Big changes for our cheapest electric car

A new and improved version of Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle has been revealed.

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Pub blasted for ‘fat-shaming’ promo

A popular Adelaide pub has apologised after it was accused of fat shaming after it tried to promote a “Skinny Saturday” event.

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Third death on Qld roads in 24 hours

A third person has died on Queensland roads within 24 hours after a teenage driver crashed into a power pole south of Brisbane in the early hours of Tuesday.

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Simple reason PM could snub the world

OPINION

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Major step towards new Covid pill

US pharmaceutical giant Merck said that it has applied for emergency use authorisation of its oral anti-Covid drug in the United States, a major step towards finding a simple pill to treat the disease.

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Twitch streamer ‘banned everywhere’

Kaitlyn “Amouranth” Siragusa has been banned from Twitch, Instagram and TikTok.

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Horror way dog was found dead

A man has been charged with animal cruelty after a dog was allegedly drowned in Sydney’s south.

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‘It will be a disaster’: Charles warns PM

Prince Charles has warned the world leaders – including Scott Morrison – that the Glasgow COP2G summit is a “last chance saloon” for climate change action expressing surprise that the Australian Prime Minister may not even turn up.

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‘Petrifying’ item left behind by snake

A stomach churning item has been left behind by a snake that took brief refuge at the home of a New South Wales woman overnight.

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Hackers leak private files online

Hackers have bragged about leaking highly sensitive documents containing patients’ private information that were stolen from a Sydney-based healthcare firm.

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‘Devastation’: Cyclone season warning

Australians living in tropical regions should expect about 11 or more cyclones will form this summer, according to new data from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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Video game legend set to return

Lancia has announced plans to bring back the Delta, a hatchback that shot to stardom through the global success of the Sega Rally video game.

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‘Bad politics’: Mining boss warns ScoMo

Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has ridiculed politicians who refuse to adopt renewable energy policies as he urged Scott Morrison to attend the Glasgow Climate Council.

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Man’s $400k supercar seized by police

An owner of a brand new Lamborghini Huracan has fallen foul of the police just hours after picking up his new ride.

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‘Month’s worth of rain’ to hit state

Australia’s east coast will be soaked with rain that is forecast to last until Friday, with Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne among the cities that are in for a wet week.

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Embarrassing figure shows how slack we are

Australia still has the resources to retain its title of being the “lucky country” but one ridiculous figure shows just how far we are lagging behind others.

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Australia’s $2.1 trillion jobs bonanza

Australia is the best placed nation on earth to be the global winner in a net zero world, with more than 672,000 jobs created and $2.1 trillion in economic activity generated by 2050.

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Nation’s stark vaccine warning: report

The federal government should commit an extra $250m and 20 million vaccine doses to developing nations or risk current vaccines being rendered ineffective and years of potential lockdowns.

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“They stuffed it up”: The importance of Mission Zero

Senior reporter Joe Hildebrand explains why Mission Zero matters to us, and why those in charge stuffed it up in the first place.

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$1bn deal as big as the Olympics: Palaszczuk

The largest hydrogen equipment facility will be built in central Queensland in a $1bn project Annastacia Palaszczuk declared was “as significant as getting the Olympics”.

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‘Too long’: Canberra’s stern Facebook warning

The federal Communications Minister says social media giants have been getting away with “not taking any responsibility” for content posted on their sites for “too long”, and will seek to hold them to greater account.

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Woman’s disturbing find in $3 top

Primark shopper claims she was sold ‘a dead man’s T-shirt’ after finding name tag inside.

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‘Delete Chrome now’: Google warning

Google is warning users to delete Chrome for the second time this week as the search engine giant confirms “multiple high-level hacks of browser”.

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Kangaroo massacre ‘deliberate’: cops

The death of 14 kangaroos has sparked a police investigation in the NSW south coast.

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What is the best luxury SUV?

There are a bunch of top-shelf luxury SUVs on sale in Australia, but finding the right one can be tough. We breakdown four of the best.

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How to get your news on Alexa

Getting the latest news just got even easier for those with an Amazon Alexa smart speaker.

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New iPhone is the ‘best of the best’

The iPhone 13 Pro is the best and most feature-packed iPhone that you can buy right now. With a new Super Retina XDR display, adaptive 120Hz refresh rate, improved battery life and powerful A15 chip, not only is it a seriously powerful phone, but an incredible camera system that you can fit in your pocket.

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Grim new warning on ‘relentless’ China

China’s cyber attacks are the biggest threat to our democracy and sovereignty and Beijing will not back down without a fight, according to Liberal senator James Paterson.

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Facebook scrambles after second outage

Facebook on Friday said users around the world again had problems accessing its services for hours due to a tweak of its system, just days after the previous, hugely disruptive outage.

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British woman was creeped out after a tradie left his number and sat outside her house for an hour

A woman had decided to message a tradie after he left her his number but after his response, he sat outside her house for over an hour.

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New cut-price premium SUV tested

Luxury cars don't have to break the bank, there are a range of options for those wanting to dip their toes in the premium pool.

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Proof Melbourne’s lockdown ignored by many

Melbourne’s lockdown may have been fast and hard but new granular data has revealed that Sydneysiders actually hunkered down more with far fewer people travelling longer distances.

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Reason ‘freedom day’ will be a let down

Sydney’s ‘freedom day’ is set to be a cold and rainy fizzer.

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Budget brand’s bold plans to move upmarket

Kia’s emphasis on electric cars is attracting wealthy buyers that have not set foot in its showrooms before.

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Aussies to get third dose ‘booster’ vaccine

Half a million Australians will soon roll up their sleeves yet again, this time for a third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

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New theory for baffling brain ‘attack’

When Americans posted in the country’s embassy in Cuba began experiencing bizarre neurological symptoms, from chronic headaches to dizziness and hearing loss, panic erupted.

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$3 billion sub in South China Sea collision

The United States Navy has confirmed one of its nuclear submarines was involved in an underwater collision at the weekend.

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Incredible find on 173km/hr P-plater’s phone

A teenage P-plater has been caught filming himself breaking the law after he was clocked speeding more than 60km/hr over the limit on a motorway.

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‘Soul-destroying lie’: Barnaby’s rage grows

Barnaby Joyce has stepped up his attack on social media platforms and online trolls after one of his daughters became the subject of a “devastating lie”.

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‘Irreparable damage’: China’s threat to Aus

It has only been a matter of days since former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott flew in Taiwan, but it has not taken long his visit to trigger an irate response from China.

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Kia’s environmentally-friendly SUV

We get behind the wheel of the South Korean brand's new plug-in hybrid seven-seat Sorento.

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Kia’s bold new SUV lands in Australia

Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs) tend to get a bad rap in road tests. They’re expensive compared with petrol and diesel alternatives, their electric range is often too short for daily driving and most of the time they are running as a conventional hybrid, on petrol and electricity – technology that’s been around for more than 20 years now and which also costs a lot less.

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Abbott’s visit sends big message to China

Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott has appeared in Taiwan to “break bread” in the face of growing tensions with China as it threatens “war is real”.

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‘What is this’: Wild birth certificate discovery

An Australian has made a wild discovery while going through the online process of applying for a new birth certificate.

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Shocking items flushed down toilets

All sorts of weird and wonderful objects including jewellery, watches and household items have been flushed down household toilets, causing a headache for those tasked with unblocking drains.

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Popular SUV gets game-changing upgrade

The new Lexus NX, due to arrive in January, will be the brand’s most important launch of 2022. Since the first version of the NX went on sale in 2014, the model has established itself as by far the brand’s bestseller in Australia. It accounts for one in every three sales.

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Fiery tries to save man from burning car

An elderly man has died after his car crashed into a tree and burst into flames in South Australia’s southeast.

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Schools under pressure to can nut ban

School bans on foods such as nuts don’t work, say allergy experts who have unveiled new guidelines to combat a rapid rise in allergic reactions among Australian children.

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50m monsters wash up on popular beaches

Killer bluebottles up to 50m long are being washed up on Britain’s beaches.

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Beloved gorilla dies in handler’s arms

An orphaned mountain gorilla in Africa, whose ultra-smooth selfie with a park ranger went viral, died in the arms of her caretaker and “lifelong friend,” officials announced.

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‘Make this a priority’: Radio star’s demand

Radio shock jock Ben Fordham has delivered a direct warning to freshly appointed Premier Dominic Perrottet, demanding the NSW leader reduce the cost of Sydney’s tolls or face election annihilation.

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New monster truck hits Aussie roads

The Ram 3500 American pick-up truck has arrived, promising monster towing capacity and load lugging ability.

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‘Disrespectful’: Premier’s fiery exchange

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has been grilled in his first significant press conference as the state’s leader, with a TV reporter asking if it was “disrespectful” that he did not invite the chief health officer.

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‘Huge’ shark spotted at popular beach

A terrified swimmer has described the moment they spotted a shark in the water at a popular Melbourne beach spot in what’s been labelled an “odd” event.

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Chilling China ‘invasion’ warning

Military tensions between China and Taiwan are at their highest in four decades, the island’s defence minister warned overnight, adding Beijing would be in a position to launch a full-scale invasion in 2025.

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Footage captures relentless magpie assault

A Sydney man has been repeatedly attacked by a territorial magpie while walking through a park in Sydney’s west.

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France’s huge move in sub fight with Aus

France has spectacularly sent its ambassador to Australia back to Canberra to carry out “two missions” amid a fierce dispute over a new defence pact that scrapped a $90 billion submarine construction contract between the two nations.

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Roundabout road rule quiz puzzles drivers

Fiery debate has erupted in response to a road rule quiz that asked drivers to identify correct driving behaviour on a roundabout.

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Elderly woman’s car ‘jumps drain’

An elderly woman has had an extremely lucky escape after her car careered off the road and somehow became wedged across a large drain.

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Deadly problem sparks car recall

Volvo will recall almost 1500 cars in Australia to address deadly airbags made by a rival to Takata.

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Big tech companies put on notice

A further crackdown of digital giants could be on the cards for the government as it seeks to wrestle its digital sovereignty back from major tech companies.

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Mean neighbour’s trick to protect lawn

A “mean” homeowner has been slammed over his bizarre method to stop people walking across his front garden.

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Tradies win as Ford goes electric in 2022

Ford is bucking the trend with its first electric car in Australia, delivering tradies a battery-powered Transit Van before taking on the likes of Tesla.

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Mistake that caused Facebook ‘failure’

Facebook’s six-hour outage on Tuesday not only left social media addicts frustrated – it also cost CEO Mark Zuckerberg a staggering AU$9.6 billion.

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Introducing the 2022 Honda Civic

The all-new 2022 Honda Civic sedan boasts a clean, modern design paired with a high-tech, human-centered interior.

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Drones that give real-time alerts to surf life savers about sharks sightings and struggling swimmers

The world-first software, created by drone rescue company the Ripper Group and Advanced Navigation, will give real-time alerts to surf life savers about sharks sightings and struggling swimmers, even deploying small rafts to swimmers in danger faster.

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‘House-sized’ hedge blamed for rat plague

Locals in a city in England’s northeast have blasted a neighbour’s massive bush for being “as tall as a house”.

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Uber shoots down ‘evil’ pricing theory

Uber has labelled a wild theory that it squeezes more money out of customers with low phone batteries “completely false”.

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‘Baffled’: Grace targeted over tweet

Australian of the Year Grace Tame has revealed how a “really measured” tweet to journalist Jessica Rowe landed her in the sights of trolls, who targeted her online.

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Full details: New Toyota LandCruiser

Toyota Australia has officially launched the new LandCruiser 300 Series four-wheel drive.

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Race is on for Australia’s favourite car

There could be a changing of the guard at the top of the new-car sales ladder after Ford’s Ranger ute outsold the Toyota HiLux for the third time this year.

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Facebook ruthlessly mocked by Twitter

Social media users are gleefully sharing memes and hilarious takes on Twitter as Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp experienced an outage that lasted for hours, with other platforms like Reddit also poking fun at their competitor.

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‘War’: China’s chilling new threat

China’s communist government mouthpiece has launched into a spectacular tirade against the United States and its allies after 56 Chinese warplanes crossed into Taiwan’s air defence zone yesterday.

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Wild hot hatch shapes up to beat new WRX

Honda looks set to fix the main problem motorists had with its Civic Type R.

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Third aftershock rocks Victorian town

Aftershocks are continuing to rumble beneath a town 170km east of Melbourne two weeks after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake rattled Victoria.

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Facebook outage costs $219m every hour

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has dropped down in his position on the global rich list following several hours of his websites failing to open.

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Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram hit by global outage

Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram have been hit by global outage and the company is working to resolve the issue, which is blamed on a DNS failure.

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Facebook and Instagram hit by global outage

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp have been hit by a massive global outage meaning tens of millions of people worldwide can’t access the sites.

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‘Dangerous’ impact of girls’ online habit

In a time when the Covid pandemic has forced everyone to live more of their lives online, the negative impact of misinformation has been revealed in The Truth Gap, a new report released today by Plan International Australia.

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Why Aussie land prices won’t stop rising

Australia’s property price boom certainly isn’t stopping at the city limits, with bumper crops and low interest rates putting farmland at a premium.

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New law protects cyclists from drivers

Changes to British road rules will require motorists to adopt the “Dutch reach” technique when opening doors.

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Huge change to popular small car

The Hyundai i30 N was crowned the 2018 New Corp Car of the Year, and a recent addition of an automatic transmission to the formerly manual-only proposition has given it wider appeal.

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Trump sues to get Twitter account back

Donald Trump is suing to get his Twitter account restored, claiming the tech giant caved in to pressure from his rivals.

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‘Must crush’: China sends scary message

China’s move to send 77 warplanes over Taiwan’s air defence zone has been labelled as “military aggression” with concern over the show of force.

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Hottest weather in six months to hit

It’s only been a couple of days since the nation’s east coast was lashed by torrential rain, hail - and even a tornado - but forecasters are expecting things to heat up.

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‘Apocalypse’: Second tornado hits Aus

A tornado has ripped through Victoria just days after homes were destroyed by another wild incident in NSW.

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‘Dictator’ goes rogue in bizarre interview

The man dubbed “the last dictator of Europe” has fired off in a bizarre TV interview, refusing to apologise after being accused of a string of human rights violations.

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‘Consequences’: Beijing’s fury at Australia

During the era of the Cold War, the world was defined by the military alliances headed up by the two major superpowers: NATO (the The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) effectively led by the United States and the Warsaw Pact led by the Soviet Union.

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Jeep’s cheapest new SUV has arrived

After a tough few years Jeep is having a mini sales resurgence and its new Compass SUV should help that continue.

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China makes largest ever Taiwan incursion

Taiwan accused Beijing of bullying and damaging regional peace Saturday after Chinese fighter jets and bombers made their largest ever incursion into the island’s air defence zone.

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Driver killed by debris in freak accident

An Alaska man vacationing in New England was killed Friday when a large piece of metal suddenly smashed through the windshield of his rental car, police said.

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Horror moment man loses leg in shark attack

This is the horrific moment a man lost his leg in a Great White shark attack as a group of heroic swimmers dragged him to shore.

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Insane footage of alligator eaten whole

Incredible footage of an alligator being devoured whole has taken social media by storm.

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Apple’s ‘hilariously awesome’ new gadget

Apple has just brought out the latest generation of its iPad mini boasting the attractive flat edge design that we’ve seen on the iPhone 12 and 13. The mini now comes in pink, purple, “starlight” (silver) and “space” grey.

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Toyota wows with fire-breathing new car

This is not your gran’s bowls club Yaris.

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Huge delays for Aussie favourite

Toyota has apologised to customers facing months-long delays to get hold of new cars.

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