Russia pins NASA in wild accusation

Russian space agency Roscosmos has threatened to take action against a NASA astronaut over a 2mm sized hole drilled into the side of one of its spacecrafts in 2018.

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Snapchat spurs Gen Z to reef action

Snapchat and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation (GBRF) will launch a new augmented reality tool aimed at encouraging the platform’s largely Gen Z user base to act and protect the imperilled Aussie icon.

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China, Russia attacking satellites ‘every day’

China and Russia are carrying out attacks on US satellites “every single day”, a Space Force general says.

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More than 150,000 Toyota HiLuxes recalled

Australia’s favourite vehicle has been recalled for a fault that could cost owners.

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Stunning new Tesla rival has arrived

Aussies can now sample the latest luxury brand to land in Australia.

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New Twitter boss makes major change

Twitter’s new boss has made his first move.

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Huge asteroid entering Earth’s orbit in days

Nasa has warned that a giant asteroid bigger than the Eiffel Tower will break into Earth’s orbit in just over a week.

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Man’s ridiculous Bunnings car park act

A Bunnings customer has been caught on a viral video attempting to drive out of the carpark with a ridiculously oversized load of wood.

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Robots can now actually reproduce

The world’s first living robots — known as “xenobots” — can now reproduce, US scientists have revealed.

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Hated speed camera rule could go

Premier Dominic Perrottet could reintroduce warning signs at speed cameras after the decision to remove them was slammed at a parliamentary inquiry.

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’Get out now’: Qld town’s grim flood warning

Thousands of people are being urged to evacuate with major flooding inundating parts of NSW and Queensland as some areas cop the wettest November in 150 years.

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Hundreds flee as floodwaters rise

More than 200 roads have been closed and hundreds of residents have been strongly advised to leave their homes as floodwaters rise this morning.

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‘Substantial risk’: New issue clouds summer

As if fears of more floods and cyclones caused by La Nina weren’t grim enough, it looks like summer has another surprise in store – a high likelihood of bushfires too.

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Watch moment car almost hit by truck

The chilling moment a car pulled directly into the path of a huge truck has been captured in frightening dashcam video.

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Australia’s big new move against trolls

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will ramp up his attack on trolling with a wide-ranging investigation into toxic material on social media platforms.

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‘Destroy them’: China’s disturbing new move

China has given its strongest warning yet that it’s ready to “reunify” Taiwan – claiming it would be an “easy mission” for its army and that any forces trying to save the island would be “destroyed on the spot”.

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Court finds car maker misled consumers

Car maker Mazda misled customers about their rights to refunds and replacements for their faulty vehicles, the Federal Court has found.

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Dog fights off two-metre crocodile

A staffy dog named Banjo has escaped an attack from a two metre saltwater crocodile.

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Mazda drivers’ ‘appalling’ treatment: court

Nine Mazda drivers whose new cars had serious and recurring faults were given the “the run around” for months and even years in some cases in conduct deemed “appalling” by the consumer watchdog.

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Solution to ‘toxic’ 10-tonne problem

A Queensland business is powering ahead with a solution to a 10-tonne toxic landfill problem that affects millions of kilolitres of groundwater.

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Sex clips stolen from smart-home cams

Videos of people naked and having sex inside their homes have been sold on the dark web by hackers who gained access to household security cameras and other “smart” devices in South Korea.

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‘Wrong’: Speed camera cash grab revealed

Speeding fines have skyrocketed by more than $20 million since warning signs were taken away last year, prompting former roads Minister Duncan Gay to say the NSW government’s decision to remove them was wrong.

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Chilling discovery in underground tomb

A mummy, fully bound in ropes and with its hands covering its face, has been discovered in an underground tomb in Peru.

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China’s army puts the world on notice

China’s army is no longer a “peasant army” and it has very recently eclipsed the United States in a crucial area, a defence expert has warned.

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WHO provides grim Omicron warning

The World Health Organisation has warned that the Covid-19 Omicron variant poses a “very high” global risk and warned it is likely to spread further across the world.

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ABC lashed over Barnaby pumpkin tweet

The ABC has come under fire over a tweet by a veteran broadcaster likening the deputy prime minister to a pumpkin.

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Twitter CEO ‘set to step down’

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey is expected to step down as the social media network’s CEO, CNBC reported.

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ABC Senate inquiry ‘prejudicial’

ABC boss David Anderson says running a Senate probe into how the public broadcaster handles complaints at the same time an independent investigation is already underway would be “problematic”.

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Same-sex penguin couple ‘inseparable’

A pair of same sex penguins are celebrating their third anniversary and remain ‘inseparable’, their SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium keeper says.

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Rare underwater event caught on camera

Stunning footage of a coral spawning event on the Great Barrier Reef has provided hope to scientists who have described it as the “most encouraging moment” they’ve seen.

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US ‘naive’ about China’s missile intentions

American air defences and ships are vulnerable to China’s hypersonic superweapons as officials in Washington appear naive about Beijing’s military intentions, an expert warns. Elites within the Chinese Communist Party are pursuing an imperialist agenda as the country aims to seek military parity with the US in the coming years, reported The Sun.

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New value-packed SUV headed for Oz

Suzuki has confirmed its new compact SUV is headed to Australia in 2022.

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Fears over Australia‘s ’very small’ army

A new Defence and Foreign Affairs Committee report has called for an urgent review of the size of Australia’s defence force, calling into question the ADF’s current ability to keep the country safe.

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How crackdown on online trolls will work

Australia is looking to introduce some of the strongest powers in the world to crack down on online trolls.

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The water we drink is filled with microplastic, how bad is it for our health?

The water we drink is filled with microplastic, how bad is it for our health?

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Incredible resource on the Moon

Lunar rocks from the Moon’s surface could prove that the natural satellite might provide oxygen for all 8 billion people on Earth.

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Mum’s move to escape ‘atrocious’ problem

An Australian climate scientist who specialises in heatwaves has told of how she moved her family to a new city to escape “atrocious” temperatures due to climate change.

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Vital new hatchback lands in Australia

Honda’s new Civic hatchback has arrived in Australia, but buyers are in for a shock.

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First Omicron image shows big issue

The first image of the new Covid variant Omicron has been produced, showing it has many more mutations than the Delta variant.

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‘Sore’ Warne in motorbike tumble

Test great Shane Warne has been left badly bruised, sore and with a potential broken foot after having an accident while riding his motorbike on Sunday.

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Australia taking ‘additional steps’ on Omicron

Health Minister Greg Hunt says Australia will take “additional steps” to protect the country against Omicron variant.

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Expert slams world over variant reaction

An African Union vaccine expert has slammed western countries in a scathing TV interview, criticising the West for banning Africa over the new Omicron variant and calling for a co-ordinated global shutdown.

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Awkward name Omicron was almost called

The World Health Organisation’s decision to bypass two Greek alphabet letters to land on Omicron as the name for the latest Covid-19 variant has sparked suggestions it was a deliberate move to avoid annoying China.

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Thousands call for help in NSW floods

More than 8000 calls have now been made to the NSW State Emergency Service for help this month, as floodwaters continue to inundate communities.

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Huge KitKat change you haven’t noticed

Usually when big companies make changes to much loved products they hunker down hoping that fickle customers won’t turn their noses up at the alteration.

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‘Unbelievable’: Rare snap of Mars

NASA’s Curiosity rover captured such remarkable images from Mars — it left members of the mission team “stunned”.

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‘High danger’: People ordered to evacuate

An evacuation order has been issued for residents in parts of Singleton, in the NSW Upper Hunter, with authorities saying it is a “high-danger area”.

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When Apple iPhones will be obsolete

Apple is expected to replace the iPhone with a new daily computing gadget and it will leave your beloved device useless.

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Grim warning ‘mega fires’ to hit Australia

Australian scientists have found more evidence the country’s big increase in bushfires is boosted by climate change which is increasing the risk of a phenomenon called “mega fires years”.

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Flood alert as Sydney dam spills over

Parts of Sydney’s west have been put on high alert, with Warragamba Dam reaching its capacity overnight after a month of heavy rainfall.

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Cryptic selfie that surprised the world

A group of five US politicians have arrived in Taiwan in a surprise visit in the second such delegation this month and a fresh sign of American support just days after President Joe Biden invited Taipei to a democracy summit.

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‘Gobsmacked’: Why city banned Uber

Hundreds of furious Uber drivers have banded together in Brussels to oppose a new order that effectively bans 2,000 drivers from working.

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‘#libspill’: Dutton ‘auditions’ for PM’s job

Rumours are snowballing online that Defence Minister Peter Dutton could try to topple Scott Morrison for the Liberal Party leadership ahead of the next election.

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Most concerning feature of new variant

The emergence of a concerning new Covid variant in South Africa has many scientists worried — in particular for its mutations in one specific area.

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Incredible moment half-eaten shark manages to keep swimming

A shark keeps hunting despite its injuries.

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Zombie shark still hunting for prey

A researcher has spotted a shark still hunting for its prey – despite being “half eaten”.

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Bizarre new Jacqui Lambie TikTok trend

Outspoken senator Jacqui Lambie has taken TikTok by storm, sparking a hilarious and bizarre new trend off the back of her fiery pro-vaccine rant in parliament.

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Star’s insane $4.8m Squid Game remake

Popular YouTuber MrBeast has taken the internet by storm with over 70 million subscribers, but even he was surprised at the incredible reception his recreation of Netflix hit Squid Game has received.

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Tragic death in Queensland floods

A man has died after driving his ute into floodwaters in central Queensland.

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Call to rename park over ‘slavery’ link

An ugly war of words has unfolded following a controversial government decision to rename one of NSW’s most iconic national parks.

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’Prepare to leave’: Warning for city suburbs

Sydney’s largest dam is expected to spill tonight as the east coast deluge tips its capacity past 100 per cent. On Friday morning it was sitting at 99.6 per cent full.

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‘She towelled you’: Today host stumps Josh

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg was left stumbling to find the right words after he was hit by a curly question about Australia’s submarine program from Today host Ally Langdon.

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‘Perverted’: Shocking act finally illegal

Animal rights politicians have successfully pushed for a NSW ban on bestiality material and animal torture videos.

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Huge system heading straight for Australia

Australians on the east coast are set for another sodden weekend as a massive weather system sweeps across the country.

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Chinese spy ship circles Australia’s coast

A sophisticated Chinese spy ship was spotted circling Australia’s coast for three weeks in August and September, collecting electronic intelligence as it travelled past sensitive military installations.

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VW’s new tradie focused machine

Caddy is a great name for Volkswagen’s compact van – it’s related to Golf, carries stuff for you and avoids the spotlight. While the Golf hatchback and Amarok ute are Volkswagen’s best-known vehicles, the Caddy is relatively anonymous.

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New car comes with some serious perks

For a company that started the conversation on luxury hybrids, Lexus has taken its time to produce an electric vehicle. It is the last of the big luxury brands to the party, this week launching the UX300e.

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2021 News Corp Australia Car of the Year finalists

Choosing the best new cars from dozens of new vehicles is not an easy task.

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The Electric Car of the Year finalists

It’s a sign of the times that Car of the Year has gone electric. Or, at least, a part of it. This year marks the first that we’re embarking on a dedicated test of electric vehicles to determine the EV of the Year.

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2021 Car of the Year finalists revealed

This year was a watershed moment for the car industry. After more than a century focusing on the internal combustion engine, attention has shifted to electric propulsion. Electric vehicles may account for less than 2 per cent of new-car sales in Australia, but they will inevitably fill the driveways of the future.

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One good thing about huge weather change

It’s the one piece of good news following confirmation the fierce La Nina climate driver has returned for a second year. But, climate watchers have warned, it’s the merest sliver of a silver lining.

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How to get a good night’s sleep

A third of your life or 229,961 hours — that’s how long an average person will spend sleeping.

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‘Tinfoil hat tossers’: Blast for ‘insane’ trolls

The Northern Territory chief minister has launched an extraordinary attack on international trolls spreading misinformation online about the Top End’s Covid response, saying the “tinfoil hat-wearing tossers” were “insane and unhinged”.

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What not to do if an asteroid hits

An astronomy expert has revealed what you shouldn’t do if a giant space rock is hurtling towards Earth.

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Chinese product we can’t do without

Energy Minister Angus Taylor has been grilled over Australia’s over-reliance on China for one of the most important technologies to the country’s future.

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Woman’s terrifying rideshare trip

A major rideshare company has permanently suspended one of its Melbourne drivers after investigating a passenger’s abduction complaint

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China explodes at tiny country

China has slammed Lithuania after the Baltic country allowed Taiwan to open representative office — a de facto embassy — in its capital Vilnius.

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Wild horses to be shot in national park

The NSW government has introduced a new management plan to rid the Kosciuszko National Park of more than 10,000 feral horses.

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4000km rain monster to lash Australia

A monster 4000km band of rain spanning two thirds of the nation is sweeping across the several states over the next 48 hours — bringing the heaviest November rainfall totals in decades.

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Ford ‘not proud’ of Ranger problems

Engineers responsible for the new Ford Ranger ute promise that problems afflicting the previous-generation car have been addressed.

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France’s fury: ‘Australians have lost’

A “cheated” France has joined China in taking aim at Australia as the drama over the nuclear submarine deal with the US and UK refuses to go away.

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E-scooter chaos forces city to act

E-scooters have become a key feature of Brisbane’s bustling streetscape but a spike in serious crashes has forced authorities to admit something needs to change.

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Anna’s bold message to miners

Annastacia Palaszczuk has assured miners the Queensland government will continue to support and invest in the sector despite the recent global net zero commitment.

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Aussie favourite ute makes global debut

Ford has revealed its new Ranger ute ahead of the machine reaching showrooms next year.

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Coin-free trolley tracker dazzles retailer

World-first technology that tracks shopping trolley movements and unlocks them with a QR code could be a boon for consumers and help supermarkets avoid fines of more than $13,000 for abandoned carts.

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Accused extremist arrested over threats

A Tamworth man has been arrested and charged with urging violence and encouraging terrorism following a police investigation into a series of online posts featuring nationalist and racist extremist messaging.

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Secret email plea to lock down Sydney

NSW Health bureaucrats pleaded for Greater Sydney to be locked down in the days before the government took action, documents show.

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Fears grow for ‘La Nina fuelled’ drenching

La Nina may only have been officially declared yesterday but already its effects are being felt with a “La Nina fuelled” drenching set to sweep across much of Australia in the coming days.

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Horror find in world’s deepest trench

The Mariana Trench is the deepest part of the ocean, and the deepest part of Earth itself, measuring some 11km down.

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Lambie explodes over ‘torture’ video

A horrifying video showing a young Australian Defence Force recruit being bound, gagged and strangled by his fellow cadets has been slammed by a prominent politician, who has labelled the incident ‘torture’.

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Australia to cop another drenching

Another round of rain and storms is on the way for central and eastern Australia with the potential for further flooding.

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Hilarious response to crashed Ferrari

Video has captured the moment a driver who crashed a $444,400 Ferrari exploded with anger at a bystander’s hilarious quip.

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Furious response to crashed $444k Ferrari

Video has captured the moment a driver who appears to have crashed a $444,400 Ferrari exploding with anger at a bystander’s witty quip.

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‘Bittersweet’: Footage of icon’s demolition

One of NSW’s oldest coal-fired power stations has been partly demolished to make way for a new renewable energy hub.

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The risk in buying these luxury brands

Some of Australia’s most sought-after luxury car brands are offering customers sub-par vehicle warranties.

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World first coinless trolley lock and GPS tracking system

See how the world's first coinless shopping trolley lock and GPS tracking system works.

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Major change to Australia Post deliveries

Australia Post will extend its opening hours and offer a twilight delivery service in a desperate bid to keep up with the Christmas demand.

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Insta twins explode at brother’s sentence

The glamorous identical ‘Twinstagram’ sisters of a climate protester who was jailed for at least six months for blocking a coal train have fired up over the sentence on their Instagram accounts with millions of followers.

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Inside Putin’s ‘Star Warrior’ weapon

Russia’s new weapon, dubbed the “Star Warrior”, has the West worried as it can blast satellites out of orbit at heights of up to 800km above Earth.

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Warning on ‘reality’ of China threat

Defence Minister Peter Dutton has urged Australians to get real about China warning there’s “no point putting our head in the sand” over the risk posed by the emerging superpower.

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New tech passes the ultimate test

My house is normally in a permanent state of disarray.

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Injuries and diseases robbing Aussies

Australians lost five million years of healthy life due to disease and injury in 2018, with coronary heart disease still the highest disease burden.

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Key advice for investing in crypto

Recent crashes into cryptocurrency have more people interested in investing in the volatile market but one expert says don’t expect a rapid return on your spending.

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Wife’s heroic act in grisly pit bull attack

A Supreme Court judge has ruled in favour of a man who contested a decision made by the City of Darwin to release the pit bull/dingo cross which left him with severe injuries that required surgery and hospitalisation.

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‘Half the country’ set to be drenched

Forecasters have said “half the country” could see rain this week, much of it heavy, as moisture from a tropical cyclone merges with humidity over the east.

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Where Sydney drivers could cop new toll

The NSW government is considering more tolls for motorists crossing Sydney Harbour, the Premier has confirmed.

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Big photo mistake iPhone users make

Texting people photos snapped on your iPhone carries a big risk unless you have these settings changed.

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‘Worse than Adani’: Horror over gas project

The Greens and environmental groups are outraged a massive gas project off Western Australia has been approved and have vowed to fight it.

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‘Abusive’: Lambie’s frightening revelation

Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie has revealed her personal mobile number has been leaked online by a fellow politician, and is now being bombarded with abusive and threatening messages.

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Vet injected friends with horse drug

A veterinary surgeon has been struck off the register after admitting she injected two friends with a horse tranquilliser during a boozy, drug-fuelled weekend south of Perth.

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Seven boss expected BRS flak: court

While the defamation trial for Ben Roberts-Smith against former Fairfax newspapers and journalists is not likely to resume this year, both parties continue to fight for access over documents.

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‘Dangerous’ change for Australia’s weather

It’s been lurking in the wings for weeks, but the Bureau of Meteorology has today officially confirmed it – La Nina is back.

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Angry cyclist’s bizarre response to fine

An Adelaide cyclist who was stopped for riding without lights left his mark on a police officer after he allegedly spat on and bit the policeman when he realised he would be fined.

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NASA is about to blow up an asteroid

NASA will launch a missile into an asteroid in what could be a potentially planet-saving plan.

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How DART defends the planet

NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) will be the world’s first mission to test planetary defense techniques.

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Fear of Russia attack with ‘100,000 soldiers’

Russia could invade Ukraine by the end of January with a massive assault across ten fronts, intelligence chiefs have warned.

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‘Dead’ accident victim wakes up in morgue

An Indian man was declared dead following a motorcycle accident and placed in a morgue freezer — but shocked his family when they discovered that he was still breathing the next day.

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Car crushed after epic council blunder

A furious grandmother who had her car accidentally crushed by her local council has spoken out about her anguish after losing precious personal items.

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New bin all Aussie homes will soon have

Whether you refer to the overly pink sandwich meat as luncheon, devon or smiley fritz (a weird move from South Australia), or use the word swimmers, cossie, togs or bathers to refer to swimwear, people in different states have varied ways of doing things.

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Creepy online scam targeting women

At least 34 females have had intimate photos and videos obtained from their social media accounts as part of an online sextortion scam.

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Ferrari’s new $4m weapon revealed

Ferrari’s latest supercar is an absolute beast.

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How drones are helping battle bushfires

Drones are used to monitor hazard reduction burns, assess fire dangers and provide critical information about firefronts.

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Sinister item dumped in Aussies’ bins

A Covid-driven increase in lockdown renovations is fuelling a potentially deadly asbestos-related health crisis, recent research has shown.

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Outrage at woman’s reaction to rampage

An Illinois Democrat has been blasted for describing the deadly Christmas parade rampage in Wisconsin as “karma” for the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.

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Chinese leader’s big move after Australia deal

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has made his next move in a rare appearance after Australia signed a historic deal dubbed a “major step” in its nuclear submarine partnership with the US and the UK.

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Unlikely city eyeing off industry capital

The Gold Coast will soon become home to Australia’s largest video game developer after Playside decided it will expand its operation to Queensland.

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Why the metaverse will change how you use the internet

The internet has come a long way since its birth on January 1, 1983.

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Scomo’s late-night texts to grieving dad

A plan for an apartment development on the site of one of Sydney’s most tragic car crashes has been labelled distressing by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

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Nearly 2000 busted by new cameras

In just seven days Queenslanders have racked up a $1.5 million bill for using their mobile phones while driving.

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The viral TikTok concerning doctors

A TikTok craze has left another child in hospital with serious burns after trying to recreate a challenge inspired by the Netflix series Squid Game.

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What Apple’s electric car could look like

Apple will reportedly accelerate the development of its electric car with an aim to launch as early as 2025.

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Costly problem plaguing Coles, Woolies

Supermarkets could be forced to fork out up more than $13,000 in fines if shopping trolleys are left abandoned in suburban NSW streets.

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China tests physics-defying weapon near Aus

China tested a hypersonic vehicle in July that was able to fire off its own missile over the South China Sea while travelling at five times the speed of sound, in a physics-defying display of technology that no other country has demonstrated, according to a new report.

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Wild scenes over new Covid-19 rules

Massive protests against Covid-19 mandates and lockdowns have erupted across Europe.

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Pop superstar steps in to save reef

Pop superstar Billie Eilish has joined the fight to save the Great Barrier Reef following a request from one of Australia’s youngest conservationists.

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Hero cop’s incredible rescue of boys

A NSW Police officer who rescued two young boys from the flooded Lachlan River in the state’s central west has been hailed as a hero.

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Disturbing snake video goes viral

Incredible footage of a man hurling snakes off a road has gone viral.

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Tesla owners locked out of cars

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has apologised on Twitter after hundreds of car owners were locked out of their vehicles due to an outage of the manufacturer’s app.

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Woman mistakes AirPod for painkiller

A Boston-based TikTok user has shared her experience of accidentally swallowing an Apple AirPod, after mistaking it for an ibuprofen tablet.

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Kia’s new hybrid SUV has arrived

Kia has added hybrid power to its standout seven-seat Sorento SUV. We find out if the big tech upgrade is worth the extra spend.

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’Damaging’: Severe storms to bring big risk

Already-sodden communities in regional NSW are unlikely to cop a break with widespread weekend thunderstorms putting several regions back on flood watch.

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Big change for shoppers at IKEA

Shoppers at IKEA stores in Queensland will have the option to use new technology the Swedish furniture giant says will cut wait times at the checkout ahead out Christmas.

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The all-new Lexus LX

Bringing unparalleled elegance to every journey, the all new Lexus LX is here.

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The limousine for the Outback revealed

The limousine could soon take you from the opera to the outback.

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Blood moon eclipse to break 600-year record

In what will be the longest partial lunar eclipse of this century, tonight’s full moon will take on a blood-tinged glow.

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Nobel prize winner’s ‘new virus’ warning

Nobel Peace prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa has waded into the debate surrounding the future of social media, shining light on the potential threats of giant companies controlling information sharing platforms.

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Covid theory in doubt after WHO ‘error’

New research has put forward “strong evidence” that a Wuhan market was the source of the Covid-19 pandemic and suggests the World Health Organisation may have got a crucial timeline wrong.

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Elon Musk’s $8.2 billion tweet

The United Nation’s World Food Programme has explained exactly how $US6.6 billion ($A8.2 billion) could save 42 million people from the brink of famine.

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Dom defends one Covid rule to stay

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has defended the decision to continue to enforce density limits, declaring he won’t have his state “compared to Victoria”.

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Cheeky WhatsApp gibe aimed at Albo

A senior government minister has hit back at the conga line of Labor premiers criticising Scott Morrison, lightheartedly saying it’s a co-ordinated WhatsApp attack.

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Classic car brand dumped in Australia

Chrysler will stop selling cars in Australia this year, bringing an end to the era of affordable V8-powered sedans.

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Freak storm sends waterfall over road

Scary footage has emerged of an engorged waterfall cascading across a mountain road as motorists risk their lives to pass by.

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Waterfall cascades over mountain road

A thunderstorm caused Sherrard Falls to swell and cascade over a nearby road on Dorrigo Mountain.

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Fury as China blasts Filipino boats

Footage has emerged of Chinese coast guard vessels blasting water cannons at Philippine supply boats in a disputed area of the South China Sea.

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How dad found job after five years off

After five years out of the workforce, a Brisbane stay-at-home dad managed to get hired for his ‘fairy tale’ job after completing a three-month online course.

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’Whack’: Storms forecast to lash Australia

More storms are on the way this weekend for parts of Australia’s east coast with NSW in particular set for another massive drenching of rain.

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Mystery of ‘Unknown Sailor’ solved

The only body to be recovered after Australian warship HMAS Sydney (II) sunk off the West Australian coast has now been identified in a major breakthrough after 80 years.

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Red hot new hatchback is a masterpiece

They’ve done it again. As you scythe into a tight corner with an inside rear wheel dangling in the air, it becomes clear that Hyundai has cooked up another cracking performance car in the compact i20 N hot hatch.

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See how Boost Mobile gets their iPad Mini range refurbished

Boost Mobile refurbishes its iPad Mini range for a new lease on life.

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Driving Hyundai’s new i20 N

Budget hot hatch brings big-dollar fun for an affordable price.

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Fear of Covid infection rockets: study

Two-in-five Australians think they’ll likely get Covid, according to a new survey, as the number of people reporting “severe” psychological stress has dramatically jumped.

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‘Words of a bully’: Minister slams China

Defence Minister Peter Dutton has come down hard on China following a disturbing threat about war over Taiwan, accusing the global superpower of attempting to “bully” Australia.

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Big change coming to Apple Stores

Apple users will finally be allowed to fix their own devices in a major shake-up to the tech giant’s repairs system.

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90km/h winds to hit parts of Victoria

Parts of Victoria are set to experience their first swelter of the season as Melbourne prepares for a welcome afternoon of sunshine.

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Annoying earbud problem finally solved

Earbuds are all the rage these days.

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‘Significant storm event’ to ruin weekend

A “significant storm event” is set to roll across Australia’s east in the coming days, forecasters have warned, as a rain band zeros on NSW and parts of South Australia and Victoria.

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Premium new small car arrives in Oz

France’s answer to the Volkswagen Golf has landed.

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Dam spared as floods threaten town

Residents in the NSW Central West town of Forbes are being told to stay on high alert despite escaping catastrophic floods, while farmers have said they’ve lost millions of dollars in crops.

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Top US general’s China nuke warning

America’s number two general says China’s hypersonic missile test shows it could one day be able to launch a surprise nuclear strike on the United States.

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Wild prices for cult car’s final edition

Owners of the last Nissan GT-R models to be sold in Australia are asking seven-figure prices for vehicles that cost a quarter of that sum.

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‘Global scourge’: China crisis deepens

The South China Sea has been trawled into a watery desert. Vital spawning grounds have been turned into artificial island fortresses. The situation isn’t much better in the East China Sea, warns a new study.

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TAB blasted over illegal in-play bets

Gambling giant Tabcorp has copped a regulatory roasting after it paid out illegal in-play bets on a US college basketball match.

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Insane pics as 50 million crabs swarm

Christmas Island has been inundated with crabs as millions of red crustaceans make their annual migration from the land to the ocean for mating season.

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Inside mounting arms race in space

Last year a US general made an ominous revelation: two Russian satellites in orbit were stalking a US spy satellite high above the earth.

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Cannibal assassin spiders escape extinction

South Australian researchers have confirmed the existence of the ancient assassin spider, feared extinct after the devastating bushfires that destroyed 48 per cent of Kangaroo Island in 2019 to 2020.

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How to watch rare, ‘spectacular’ meteor shower

Those who find themselves awake in the early hours of Thursday morning could be treated to a stunning display in the sky.

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Facebook flooded with vile terror images

Facebook has had to remove more than seven million pieces of terrorist content from its platform over the course of 2021.

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Surprising feature on new hot hatch

Technology originally introduced to make cars safer and more convenient has taken a detour in new models. Camera-based sign recognition and GPS navigation features are being used for broader purposes that could change the way we drive.

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Weather triple whammy raises rain threat

There are now predictions this November may turn out to be one of the wettest on record – and that’s before the fierce La Nina climate driver, bubbling up in the Pacific, has even been declared.

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$110,000 fine for posting revenge porn

It’s the technology that was used to paste Hollywood actor Scarlett Johansson’s face into violent pornography using an artificial intelligence algorithm.

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Flood threat downgraded for NSW town

Residents in the NSW Central West town of Forbes are being told to stay on high alert after an updated flood warning revealed a river was set to peak much lower than predicted.

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Aussie Tesla study to examine EV impact

An Australian-led study of electric vehicle use will examine the impact of battery-powered cars on the energy grid around the world.

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Violence erupts on European border

The dangerous situation along the Belarus-Poland border intensified on Tuesday, as Polish forces fired tear gas and deployed water cannons against migrants who attacked them with stones.

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An explainer of ScoMo’s climate policy

If you’ve been scratching your head over the last few weeks since the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), you’re not the only one.

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How 1.5m Aussies could get faster internet

Ninety per cent of Australians with fixed-line NBN connections would have access to high-speed internet by 2025 under a $2.4 billion election pitch by Labor to expand full-fibre access to 1.5 million properties.

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Digital divide a ‘huge issue’ for kids

Disadvantaged students have missed out on learning during the pandemic, with a “digital divide” forcing some to use phones to access their classes, a new survey has revealed.

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$70m decision set to change Aussie lives

The Morrison Government will today announce $70 million over the next 10 years for a Quantum Commercialisation Hub.

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Sydney tram nightmare goes global

Sydney’s light rail nightmare, which has seen services suspended for up to 18 months, appears to have gone global with another tram system abruptly shutting down for repairs this week.

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‘Indefensible’: PM’s move slammed

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is again facing questions about this credibility after “walking away” from a key Glasgow climate measure less than 24 hours after the conference ended.

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Item disappearing from Woolies shelves

The NSW parliament has passed a ban on single-use plastic items in what has been labelled a “game-changer” in the fight against waste.

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Staggering photos of $475k Ferrari crash

Emergency services were called to the Princes Highway in St Peters just after 11am on Monday after a man crashed a luxury Ferrari into a power pole.

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Hospital IT crash sparks patient delays

Ambulances are being diverted away from a Perth hospital where an IT system failure means medical staff have had to revert to paper records.

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Final seconds of 24hr Donkey Kong session

Dr Aaron Raynor’s hands fly up in frustration as he is bested, not for the first time that morning, by a gargantuan 8-bit ape.

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New ‘intense’ rain event heading our way

Just as the skies were beginning to clear, forecasters have warned another intense rain event is bubbling up which could pile more misery onto already flooded or flood-prone parts of southern Australia.

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Nine-year-olds sexting now ‘normal’

Cybersafety experts are pleading with parents to speak to children as young as nine about the dangers of sending nude photographs online.

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Rising petrol prices to hit tourism hard

Australia’s petrol woes could have a major impact on the holiday season, with one expert concerned high costs could see families spend less in local businesses over the summer vacation.

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The truth about owning an electric car

If you want to start an argument in a pub, there’s now a new alternative to politics, football and religion: electric cars.

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Wild scenes as Daniel Andrews backtracks

Protesters have stooped to a new low in their rowdy opposition to Victoria’s proposed new pandemic legislation, taking to the streets with makeshift gallows and nooses.

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World reacts to Russian space missile

The United States has denounced Russia for conducting a “dangerous and irresponsible” missile strike that blew up one of its own satellites.

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Google’s $1bn ‘vote of confidence’

Scott Morrison has hailed a billion-dollar Google investment as a vote of confidence in the federal government’s digital strategy.

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Microsoft stuns fans with cult game move

Microsoft has stunned the gaming world with the surprise release of Halo Infinite.

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Why Barnaby doesn’t believe ‘crying’ leader

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has doubled down in his criticism of the COP26 president, after mocking Alok Sharma for his visible emotion at the end of the global climate summit.

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Desperate act as town in imminent danger

Desperate authorities are heading from door-to-door in the town of Forbes to plead with around 800 residents still left there to leave as quickly as they can, as the Lachlan River is predicted to break its banks today.

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Protesters face 25 years behind bars

Protesters blocking coal trains in central NSW have been warned by the state’s top cop they face 25 years in prison if they continue.

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Warning of accidental ‘hot war’ with Russia

The risk of a “miscalculation” that could lead to an accidental war between Russia and the West is even greater than it was during the Cold War, a senior British general has revealed.

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Streaker goes rogue inside pizza shop

An unruly streaker has sparked outrage after he was filmed causing chaos inside a popular pizza store.

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Female gamers detail horrific online abuse

The gaming industry faces a reckoning with female gamers fed up with verbal abuse and misogyny while developers scramble to create safe spaces for women.

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Virus warning as peak season nears

Queenslanders are urged to cover up to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes as the state heads towards peak Ross River virus season.

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Barnaby’s blow up at crying leader

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has mocked COP26 president Alok Sharma for his tearful breakdown during the final day of the international climate summit, accusing him of faking concern for the environment.

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‘Ridiculous’: Model defends $323 Macca’s act

A young model and TikTok influencer has been forced to defend herself against fierce online backlash, after she filmed herself driving to McDonald’s and then delivering the order to a homeless shelter.

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Why war crimes won’t be probed

A probe into alleged war crimes by Australian soldiers in Afghanistan could face difficulties moving forward as federal police cease contact with the Taliban and their police forces.

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Call to ban cigarettes from supermarkets

Australia’s state governments must set an end date for the sale of cigarettes through retailers including supermarkets, public health experts say.

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‘Winter’ blast just two weeks from summer

After the sodden rains, here comes the shivering cold. Or blistering heat – depending on where you are.

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Australia reacts to weird dash cam video

Two men have been captured in a bizarre late-night street fight on a remote median strip in the Northern Territory.

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Streamer ‘destroys’ accountant over ‘fantasy’

Amouranth has “destroyed” an accountant who called her petrol station purchase a “fantasy”.

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Outrage over plan for used Covid-19 swabs

A large Covid-19 testing company in the UK is being investigated by the country’s privacy watchdog over plans to sell swabs containing customers’ DNA for medical research.

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Subaru’s game-changing new car

Subaru is taking a giant leap into the future.

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Fears as ‘100,000’ Russian troops mass

Around 100,000 Russian troops have descended on the country’s border with Ukraine amid fears of an imminent invasion.

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How WA could return to lockdown

As the rest of the nation moves beyond a Covid-zero mentality, documents published by the West Australian government suggest the threat of lockdowns could continue despite high vaccination rates.

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Snow blast two weeks out from summer

An unseasonably icy blast has dusted Tasmania with sea-level snow and delivered record-breaking lows just two weeks out from summer.

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‘Green light’: Controversial deal praised

The Nationals have welcomed the watered down COP26 agreement, which ruled out a global phase out of coal in favour of “phasing down” fossil fuel emissions, citing this decision will mean Australians will not lose their quality of life.

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Residents flee grim flooding warning

A major evacuation warning has been issued for communities in NSW’s Central West which are expected to cop their worst flooding since 2016 as rivers rise in the coming days.

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‘Deeply sorry’: President breaks down in tears

The president of the summit in charge of the latest global climate change deals has broken down in tears and apologised after nearly 200 nations came together after two weeks of painful negotiation, but fell short of what science says is needed to contain dangerous temperature rises.

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YouTube backflips on hated change

YouTube appears to have quietly rolled back its controversial move to hide dislike counts on videos.

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Bees ‘scream’ as they are slaughtered

Honeybees “scream” to one another in the moments before they are slaughtered by Murder Hornets, according to new research from Royal Society Open Science, UK.

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Flood concerns after Warragamba Dam spill

There have been more than a dozen flood rescues in the last few days with renewed concerns after the spill of the Warragamba Dam.

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Global leaders reach new climate deal 

A new deal on climate action has been reached after two weeks of negotiations between governments from almost 200 countries.

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Premium small SUV hits the road

Sales of small SUVs are booming, and this European version gives buyers a premium option.

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New wave of recycling targets kids toys

Kids toys, single-use masks, thongs, takeaway containers and even wetsuits are among a wide range of Aussie household items once destined for landfill now available for a new era of recycling.

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5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes WA

An earthquake hit Western Australia on Saturday night, making the ground shake more than 100 kilometres away.

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‘Gutless’ note left on Byron Bay van

A Byron Bay resident has called out his neighbour for repeatedly leaving passive aggressive notes, with his online post sparking a heated debate.

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Zoo’s historic ‘big baby’ joy

For the first time in Melbourne Zoo’s history, three Asian elephants have become pregnant naturally and will give birth next year.

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Teacher uses Pornhub to help students

A maths teacher desperate to repay debt from his defunct teaching school has resorted to a surprising method to get himself back on his feet.

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Millionaire astronaut’s tragic death

Glen de Vries, the co-founder and co-CEO of Medidata Solutions, has died in a plane crash.

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Assange permitted to marry fiancee

British prison authorities have given WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange permission to marry while in custody, his fiancee has said, as he awaits a key court decision over possible US extradition.

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Tradie’s desperate move to get workers

A tradie has resorted to desperate measures in a bold attempt to get young people to apply for a job with him in preparation for a busy festive period.

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Trapped in the Metaverse: Here’s What 24 Hours Feels Like

Everyone is blabbing about the metaverse. But what does this future digital world look like? WSJ’s Joanna Stern checked into a hotel and strapped on a virtual-reality headset for the day. She went to work meetings, hung out with new avatar friends and attended virtual shows. Photo illustration: Tammy Lian / The Wall Street Journal

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‘Sadistic and perverted’ act that’s still legal

An MP has said it's “shocking” that possessing or sharing bestiality videos is not yet illegal in NSW.

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’Far from over’: Wild weather continues

The intense low pressure system that has smashed eastern Australia may be heading away towards the coast but its effects are “far from over,” meteorologists have warned.

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The best tech gifts to buy for Christmas 2021

National Technology Editor Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson unpacks five of the best technology gadget gifts for this Christmas.

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Net zero modelling finally released

After weeks of waiting, Australians are finally able to see the economic modelling that has informed the federal government’s goals and strategies to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

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AUKUS a ‘big bet’ on Australia says US

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has declared his country has taken a “big bet” on the Australian-US alliance by promising to share nuclear submarine technology under the AUKUS deal.

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‘Megaspider’ could puncture fingernail

The Australian Reptile Park has captured its largest funnel-web spider with huge fangs capable of puncturing a fingernail.

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US warns of Russia invasion

The United States has warned European Union allies that Russia may be weighing a potential invasion of Ukraine, according to reports.

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Ex-Apple worker reveals ‘secret iPhone tricks’

A former Apple employee has highlighted a host of iPhone tips and tricks that you probably didn‘t know about.

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Kia to debut bold new SUV

Kia has revealed its next big thing.

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Activists dump poo at minister’s office

Climate change activists have dumped a huge pile of horse manure in front of Simon Birmingham’s Adelaide office because they say Australia’s contribution to the COP26 climate summit “stunk most of all”.

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Kia to debut bold new SUV

Kia has revealed its next big thing.

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Ex-Apple worker’s secret iPhone tricks

A former Apple employee has highlighted a host of iPhone tips and tricks that you probably didn't know about.

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‘Highest alert’: New threat amid border crisis

Poland’s president says the country’s armed forces are on “highest alert” and “ready to respond” to the actions of Belarusian strongman Alexander Lukashenko, after hundreds more migrants were prevented from illegally crossing the border.

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‘Hectic’: Where wild storms will hit next

A night of torrential rain has nearly every state and territory on flood watch, with the weather bureau tipping more wild weather on the way.

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Dad’s genius idea to trick motorists

A dad reduced dangerous driving on his street – by disguising a bird box as a speed camera.

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Tested: New Kia Sportage

The popular mid-szie SUV has had a major makeover that'll put rivals on notice.

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Musk sells $5b in shares after Twitter poll

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has offloaded company shares worth $US5 billion ($A7 billion), days after setting off a Twitter poll – in which millions voted – asking whether he should sell 10 per cent of his huge stake in the electric carmaker.

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Aussies’ data security trust plummets

Australians have become less trusting of how governments and companies use their private data following two years of using check-in apps during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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US celeb surprises at Jacinda talk

US comedian Stephen Colbert addressed world leaders at a virtual meeting on the Asia-Pacific’s future Thursday, after New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern invited him to bring some levity to an event dominated by pandemic responses and climate change.

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Another shark spotted after fatal attack

A popular Perth beach was closed on Thursday after a shark was spotted circling in its waters, days after a man was killed.

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‘More of Scott’s rot’: PM slammed

Scott Morrison has “lied” in his claim that Labor would hike up petrol prices in order to drive more people to electric vehicles, according to the opposition, which says it has never outlined a plan to increase fuel costs.

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US puts Australia in ‘awkward position’

The surprise new pact between the United States and China on tackling climate change could have significant implications for Australia’s future plans.

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Apple responds to creepy design flaw

Apple has released a new feature after copping criticism over its latest accessory, the AirTag.

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Little known car brand’s insane value

The stock value of electric truck maker Rivian has soared since its Wall Street debut, making the company worth more than traditional automakers Ford and General Motors.

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‘Conditions to worsen’ as wild weather peaks

Forecasters have warned of a “dangerous situation emerging” as conditions worsen on Thursday and into Friday due to the intense rain event sweeping across five states.

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‘Gray-zone warfare’: Disturbing new tactic

In 2011, months before his death, Muammar Gaddafi was plotting his final revenge.

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Uproar over Youtube’s ‘offensive’ change

Youtube has announced it will no longer show the amount of “dislikes” on videos, in a new move to “reduce targeted dislike attacks and their impact on creators”.

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China’s ‘Cold War’ warning as tensions rise

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned on Thursday against a return to Cold War-era tensions in the Asia-Pacific, urging greater co-operation on pandemic recovery and climate change.

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Probe continues into $660m carpark scandal

A controversial carpark scheme will on Thursday again come under the microscope as a parliamentary inquiry continues its probe into claims the $660m fund was rorted ahead of the 2019 election.

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Exciting new Tesla rival lands in OZ

When Volvo’s Polestar offshoot originally arrived in Australia it was pitched as an alternative to the likes of BMW’s M3.

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Australia’s newest electric car tested

Volvo's electric spin-off Polestar has launched its new electric vehicle Down Under.

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‘Records smashed’: Rain to hit half the nation

Residents from the deep reaches of the outback to the coast are being warned to brace themselves for the peak of a mammoth rain event that will drench almost half the nation today and tomorrow.

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New car trend sweeping Australia

Aussies are ditching their plans to buy new cars.

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China announces surprise plan with US

China and the United States on Wednesday announced a joint initiative to deliver enhanced climate action, Beijing’s longtime climate envoy told the COP26 summit.

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Prince Harry’s bombshell Capitol riots claim

Prince Harry sensationally claimed he predicted the US Capitol riots and warned the Twitter chief about the deadly coup.

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Huge global deal to be signed by Friday

Negotiators from almost 200 countries are in final talks after the release of a draft UN climate summit text which urged countries, including Australia, to boost their emissions cutting goals by 2022.

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The Polestar 2 electric car heads down under

Chris Griffith test drives the groundbreaking Swedish EV coming to Australia in 2022.

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Record rain turns Aussie outback into lake

Alice Springs is bracing itself after recording its wettest November day on record since 2001, forcing the usually dry Todd River burst its banks.

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ADF employee tests positive to virus

An Australian Defence Force employee has tested positive to Covid-19 in the Northern Territory, but the latest infection won't spark any further lockdowns or lockouts in the jurisdiction.

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New cut-price ute arrives in Australia

There was a time when utes were no-frills workhorses that tradies could hose out at the end of a long day. These days they are fully loaded work-and-play things that usually cost an arm and a leg.

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‘Heaviest rain in 10 years’ set to hit

Large parts of the nation will be swept by a “significant rain event” over the second half of this week that will bring record-breaking falls and dangerous flooding to many areas.

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‘Bro WTF’: Students baffled by exam

HSC students have bombarded an acclaimed Vietnamese-American author after his text left the teenagers bewildered.

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Why all Aussies may get Covid one day

All Australians may eventually be infected with Covid-19 if immunity through vaccinations is not maintained at high enough levels, research shows.

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Wild details of Qld croc attack revealed

A 60-year-old man has recalled his remarkable survival story after fighting off a crocodile in Far North Queensland by stabbing the beast’s head with a knife.

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Where you can get free beers

Almost 200 NSW clubs are offering free beers on Wednesday for the fully jabbed.

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You are completely wrong about Wikipedia

At the start of each university year, we ask first-year students a question: how many have been told by their secondary teachers not to use Wikipedia?

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Payback for teacher filmed punching horse

A UK primary school teacher filmed hitting and kicking a horse has been suspended from her job amid an RSPCA probe.

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‘Disgraceful’: Swastika found on MP’s office

A Palaszczuk government MP’s office was defaced with a Nazi swastika icon, with the ode to fascism blasted as “disgraceful”.

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Hot Italian car’s major makeover exposed

Alfa Romeo is hitting the recharge button as it plans to go all-electric.

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‘Half the country’ to be lashed by storms

Swathes of the nation’s east coast are on flood watch as forecasters warn more than a month’s worth of rain could lash inland regions over the next three days.

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Family’s insane prep for zombie apocalypse

A Zombie apocalypse might seem farfetched for some but it’s highly probable according to this forward-thinking mum.

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Scathing analysis of ScoMo policy

The federal government’s “unambitious” policy response to climate change has been ranked the worst in the world as Prime Minister Scott Morrison ramps up a pre-election blitz touting his national plan to meet net zero by 2050.

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‘Shame on you’: Khloe slammed

Khloe Kardashian is facing backlash for posting a series of sultry pictures to her social media account amid the Astroworld tragedy, which claimed the lives of eight and injured many more.

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Dying grandmother’s emotional plea

Gaynor van der Walt was “enormously surprised” when she was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in February this year and given only 12 months to live.

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$1b fund for net zero tech start-ups

The Morrison government says it will move to legislate a $1 billion fund to encourage investment in Australian companies to develop new low emissions technology.

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City drenched in record-breaking rain

Perth has been soaked by about twice the amount of rain it would get usually get in the whole month of November.

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Moment dog falls from ute onto busy road

Dashcam footage has captured the shocking moment a dog was sent flying from a travelling ute onto a busy road in Far North Queensland.

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Account behind viral Insta trend revealed

Questions are being raised over the validity of a viral Instagram trend which promises to plant a tree for every pet picture users share on their Instagram stories.

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‘Pie in the sky’: Fordham’s crack at PM

Scott Morrison’s plan for a carbon neutral future has been lashed by radio host Ben Fordham as “pie in the sky stuff”.

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Aussies failing at critical task

More and more Aussies are planning on buying a second-hand car, but most aren’t sure what to do and are scared they’ll buy a lemon.

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Aussie teens told to give Insta ‘middle finger’

As Aussie teens flock to dump social media giant Instagram, one federal politician says it’s time users give the app’s “insidious” business model the middle finger.

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‘Flattery’: ScoMo accused of policy rip-off

Scott Morrison has been accused of reading from Labor’s policy playbook after it was revealed he would commit millions to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles.

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Musk tweet wipes $80.8b off Tesla value

More than US$60 billion ($80.8 billion) was wiped off Tesla’s market value early on Monday in the latest controversy sparked by CEO Elon Musk.

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‘People died’: Jenner slammed for Insta post

Kendall Jenner has been lashed on social media for changing the caption of a photo she posted from the Astroworld Festival on Friday, rather than removing it altogether after eight people died.

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Disturbing detail in Chinese desert

Satellite photos have revealed China’s is so concerned with being able to destroy the United States’ enormous 100,000-ton aircraft carriers that it has built a mobile mock-up target in the middle of a desert.

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Monster kangaroo mauls woman at home

A 55-year-old woman has been mauled by a kangaroo in her Melbourne backyard, leaving her with gruesome injuries.

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ScoMo unveils bold new $250m plan

The Morrison government will pledge $178 million in new funding for charging stations and other technology to encourage the uptake of low-emissions vehicles.

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‘Caution’ urged over instant money apps

Financial experts have urged “caution” over money lending applications as the programs boom in Australia.

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Data exposes awkward radical truth

New data collected from citizens of nine major players in the global climate change effort has revealed a number of telling facts about how committed the regular human being is to saving the planet.

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Cyclist captures ‘terrifying’ magpie video

A cyclist has shared alarming footage of a magpie attack from an angle you don’t see every day.

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The all new Lynk & Co SUV

Car making giant has revealed its plans to launch a new brand Down Under that could change the way we buy and own cars forever.

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Tourist’s shock find at popular beach

A tourist has stumbled across a 10m long sperm whale beached off Tasmania’s Flinders Island while walking along the coast.

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Slick new car brand headed for Oz

A flash new Chinese car brand is planning an Aussie assault.

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Huge Eiffel Tower like asteroid heading towards Earth

NASA has warned a huge “potentially hazardous” asteroid the size of the Eiffel Tower is hurtling towards Earth.

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Dangerous change set for Australia’s weather

Australia could be set for a summer of intense, record breaking and potentially very dangerous weather as a climate driver cranks back up to full pelt.

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Photos reveal ‘world’s most battered’ shark

A stunning video shows a battered great white shark covered in scars and bite marks after years of battles.

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Researchers unlock history of universe

Some of the biggest mysteries of the universe are one step closer to being solved after researchers made a huge discovery.

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Huge asteroid hurtling towards Earth

A huge asteroid the height of the Eiffel Tower is hurtling towards earth, NASA has warned.

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Nation on ‘edge’ of wild weather event

Communities across eastern Australia are under threat of floods as heavy rains and thunderstorms approach.

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Proof the world is leaving us behind

The VW ID.3 is among the world’s most affordable small EVs, and one of the best. There’s just one problem – Australians cannot buy this battery-powered, Golf-sized, five-seat hatchback.

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Elon Musk puts $28 billion up for vote

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has started a Twitter poll asking if he should sell 10 per cent of his shares.

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Camilla blown away by Biden’s ‘long fart’

President Joe Biden let out a long, loud fart while speaking with the Duchess of Cornwall at the COP26 summit.

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Secret signal saves girl allegedly abducted

A North Carolina teen allegedly abducted by an older man was rescued after she flashed a passing motorist a hand sign made popular on TikTok as a distress signal.

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Tesla’s flat battery traps shoppers in car park

A Tesla has trapped motorists in a shopping centre car park after the vehicle ran out of battery at the worst possible time.

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Warning issued for ‘severe’ storms

A severe weather warning has been issued for the Blue Moutains and Sydney with strong winds and heavy rainfall ahead of a week of storms.

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No chance of carbon tax revival

The prospect of a carbon tax in Australia is all but dead as both major parties dismiss the suggestion a global push for emissions pricing could lead to the policy revival.

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Melbourne’s lockdown recovery plan

Diners in central Melbourne will be able to claim up to $150 off their restaurant bill under a $44m business recovery package announced on Sunday.

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Search for missing Shark victim resumes

A search for a 57-year-old man feared dead after a shark attack off the Western Australian coast will resume at first light on Sunday.

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Mazda’s updated family SUV has arrived

Mazda’s CX-9 large SUV was updated earlier this year and the brand introduced new models, bringing the total to 11.

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More toilet issues for Musk’s SpaceX crew

Astronauts on Space X’s Crew Dragon Endeavour capsule will have to rely on nappies when departing the International Space Station in the coming days due to issues with the vehicle’s toilets.

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Search for missing person after shark attack

Police are searching for a person believed to be missing in the water after a shark attack, sparking frantic scenes and causing the closure of multiple beaches.

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Bittersweet end to lion love story

An iconic love story between two lions has come to a bittersweet end, with the pair dying at the same time.

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Scomo’s slip goes viral in China

An unfortunate slip of the tongue from Scott Morrison has gone viral after the Australian Prime Minister gave a speech at the UN climate summit.

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‘Wild’ weekend of storms to smash Australia

It’s set to be an intense weekend of wet weather and storms across much of the country and into next week as a conveyor belt of rain bands rolls across Australia.

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‘Failure’: Greta’s fury at summit protest

Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg branded the UN climate summit in Glasgow a “failure” during a mass protest overnight demanding swifter action from leaders to address the emergency.

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Europe’s hottest new brand coming to Oz

There aren’t many EVs like the Cupra Born. This fast and sporty-driving five-seat battery-powered hatch also happens to be relatively affordable.

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‘I felt sick’: Men filmed toying with shark

A group of men in South Australia have been captured dragging a shark onto an Adelaide beach and posing for selfies with in.

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Premier’s weird Bunnings TikTok video

If one thing’s certain about the coronavirus pandemic, it’s that we will all have a library of bizarre video content to look back on in awe for decades to come.

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Taiwan makes explosive claim about China

A top Taiwanese security official claims China internally debated attacking Taiwan’s Pratas Islands, but opted against doing so before 2024.

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Premier’s hilarious Bunnings video

Western Australian premier Mark McGowan has created his own Bunnings Warehouse commercial in a move to urge locals to get vaccinated.

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20yr search reveals toothy ‘vampire fish’

A terrifying blood-sucking eel with rows of swirling teeth has finally been spotted after a 20-year hunt.

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Audi’s stunning new SUV has landed

Audi has enjoyed plenty of success with its Q5 mid-sized luxury SUV, but it’s taken longer to add a coupe-inspired alternative that steps up the style.

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Cleo accused’s Facebook disappears

A Facebook page belonging to Cleo Smith’s alleged abductor appears to have been deactivated, days after his dramatic arrest.

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China mocks ‘powerless’ Joe Biden

China has taken Joe Biden’s comments in Glasgow climate summit as a chance to mock the US President as “powerless”, despite the absence of President Xi Jinping from the conference.

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‘Nasty and spiteful’: Turnbull told to move on

Malcolm Turnbull has been urged to retire from public life and spend more time with his grandchildren in a stinging attack on the former prime minister’s running commentary on Scott Morrison’s feud with France.

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New car ditches prized luxury feature

Though the C40 Recharge offers a taste of Volvo’s future, the flavour of this new compact SUV is from the brand’s past.

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How rare phone signal helped find Cleo

Days after little Cleo Smith was miraculously found “alive and well” after a horrific 18-day disappearance, attention is turning to the incredible police work that reunited her with her family.

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Rare event to dazzle southern skies

Parts of southern Australia may be in store for a spectacular light show on Thursday night.

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Volkswagen’s new ID.4 electric car tested

This could be one of the best new cars in the world, but Aussies are set to be disappointed.

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Australia ‘missing’ from global list

Almost 200 countries and organisations have agreed to phase out the world’s single biggest contributor to climate change – coal power.

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Sydney traffic chaos after truck ignites

There were dramatic scenes in Sydney on Thursday afternoon after a truck smashed into a barrier and erupted in flames, causing chaos for traffic approaching peak hour.

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Australia’s favourite cars revealed

Australian new cars sales have taken a dive in October as supply shortage bites.

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Country on the verge of ‘all-out war’

In 2019, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize – but today, his country is fast descending into complete chaos.

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‘Drenching storms’ to hit after rain record

Showers and “drenching storms” are on the cards for the coming days in eastern Australia, forecasters have warned.

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‘Major expansion’: China’s plan for 1000 nukes

China is plotting to quadruple its nuclear weapons stockpile in a “major expansion” within just a handful of years.

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Volkswagen reveals bold new model

Volkswagen’s family of electric cars continues to grow, with a coupe-like SUV set to hit European showrooms next year.

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Millions of years lost to pandemic

Over 28 million more years of life were lost in 31 countries last year than expected, based on a study shedding light on the impact of the pandemic.

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New show stopping SUV arrives in Oz

If big is beautiful, then Hyundai’s eight-seat Palisade is a show stopper.

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Facebook, Instagram hit by outage

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is facing yet another headache today after his newly-rebranded company Meta was hit by widespread outages.

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Country on the verge of breaking apart

Bosnia is in imminent danger of breaking apart, amid threats from the country’s separatist Serb leadership to create their own army and fears of a slide back to conflict after a quarter-century.

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Billion-dollar industry about to boom

Australia’s billion-dollar gaming industry is about to boom with three major states vying to be a gaming silicon valley.

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The ‘Metaverse’ Prompts High-Stakes Race for Big Tech

A tech industry battle is taking shape over the “metaverse.” WSJ tech reporter Meghan Bobrowsky explains the concept and why tech companies like Facebook, Roblox and Epic Games are investing billions to develop this digital space. Photo: Storyblocks

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New European cars headed for Oz

Peugeot is taking its first steps into the electrification era

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Top MP opposes mine in ‘beautiful’ area

The NSW Deputy Premier says he will move to stop a controversial coal project near Wollemi National Park.

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Two states brace for flash flooding

Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of Victoria and NSW, bringing heavy rain and possible large hailstones and flash flooding to some areas.

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‘Goat brigade’: State’s left-field bushfire move

Goats are being herded in to help NSW prepare for the upcoming fire season.

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‘Sabotage’: France unloads on Australia

A top French official has accused the Australian Government of engaging in “intentional deceit” and “treason in the making” over the $90 billion axed submarines deal.

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State announces free beers to get vaccinated

Unvaccinated Queenslanders will be get a free meal or a beer at clubs across the state when they roll up their sleeves to get their jab.

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‘Rare, magical’ event spotted in outback

A dumping of rain has created a “rare and magical” waterfall scene in the Northern Territory’s Uluru and Kata Tjuta national park overnight.

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Cruel blow for Victorian homeowner

A Victorian homeowner whose power had been cut off since last week’s storms has been dealt a further blow after a generator they were using for backup power sparked a massive blaze.

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‘Stab in back’: France goes nuclear on PM

Australia’s relationship with France has sunk to a new low after the nation’s ambassador called out Scott Morrison for stabbing Paris in the back in a major address in Canberra.

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TikToker discovers she has 50 siblings

A New Jersey TikTok user has discovered she has at least 50 secret siblings and now lives in fear of dating a man she is related to.

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China’s new $1 trillion demand

China has joined India and a number of other nations in backing calls for rich nations to donate as much as $US1 trillion ($A1.35 trillion) to developed nations to bring emissions down.

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Nine people injured in van rollover

Nine people crammed inside a van have been injured after it crashed and rolled onto its side in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

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ScoMo’s tete-a-tete with future king

Scott Morrison has touted Australia’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fighting climate change to the country’s future king.

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Facebook announces massive change

Facebook has announced it is shutting down its Face Recognition system.

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Eight days of rain to drench millions

It had been a cracking stretch of sunny days for much of Australia over the Melbourne Cup long weekend, but it is coming to a very soggy end.

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Beastly new ute concept breaks cover

American car maker Chevrolet has debuted a wild new ute concept.

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Australia snubs key global pledge

Nearly 90 countries have joined a US- and EU-led effort to slash emissions of methane by 30 per cent by 2030 from 2020 levels at the COP26 conference in Glasgow.

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Deadly explosions, gunfire rock hospital

At least 19 people were killed and 50 others wounded in an attack on a military hospital in Kabul, the latest assault to rock Afghanistan since the Taliban seized power.

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Tech Wars

Tech Wars

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Pacfic Islands given ‘extinction’ deadline

A Samoan climate activist has issued a stark warning that Pacific Islands including Tuvalu will be underwater in a decade.

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Biden appears to fall asleep during summit

The “sleepy Joe Biden” sledge has re-emerged during the United Nations’ climate change convention in Glasgow, with the American President appearing to fall asleep.

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‘Great tasting’: Twist to menu at COP26

Sustainable versions of fish and chips, ramen and other Scottish delicacies are fuelling negotiations at the climate change conference in Glasgow.

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Massive drenching forecast for NSW

NSW is set for a very wet eight days with heavy rainfall and flash flooding forecast across much of the state.

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Did this handshake cause PM rift?

Did a handshake lead to France President Emmanuel Macron’s explosive comments accusing Prime Minister Scott Morrison of lying about a contentious submarine deal?

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Big tech to censor climate lies

Facebook is the latest tech giant to turn green with the social media goliath cracking down on climate change misinformation.

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New car boss slams popular vehicles

The global boss of Volvo’s Polestar electric spin-off has hit out at hypocrisy within the car industry as manufacturers move toward greener cars while still catering to petrol heads.

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400 VIP jets fly in for global summit

Around 400 private jets carrying heads of state, billionaires, business leaders and celebrities have converged on Glasgow for a global warming summit.

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‘Dear friend’: ScoMo finds mate at Cop26

Scott Morrison has been thanked for being a “dear friend” to India on the sidelines of the Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow.

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Hefty sum offered for buff influencer’s bail

The family of an Insta-famous influencer who police allege took part in a robbery at a Gold Coast hotel have offered a hefty surety for his release on bail, a court has been told.

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Joe Biden and Boris Johnson appear to fall asleep during speeches at COP26

It was seemingly a long day at the climate summit in Glasgow with Joe Biden and Boris Johnson nodding off.

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Students’ cheeky swipe at premiers

Students impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns and remote learning have taken a cheeky swipe at the Victorian and NSW premiers as restrictions start to ease.

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Musk to give $6 billion, with one condition

Elon Musk has promised to sell his Tesla stock after President of the UN’ World Food Program (WFP), David Beasley said that a US$6 billion (AU$7.9 billion) donation from the billionaire could help solve world hunger.

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Biden nods off during key global meeting

Joe Biden appeared to fall asleep during the opening speeches of the COP26 climate summit before he was seemingly woken up by one of his staffers.

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This new car could be the last of its kind

The new Mercedes-AMG SL convertible might not be the last Benz to be sold with a V8.

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Former PM slams ‘sneaky’ ScoMo

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has slammed Scott Morrison for his “sneaky, “shameful” and “duplicitous” behaviour that has strained Australia’s diplomatic relationship with France.

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NSW records 173 new virus cases

Another 173 Covid cases and four deaths have been recorded in NSW as figures continues to steadily decline while vaccine rates grow.

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Huge Harry snub in Queen’s speech

Queen Elizabeth has raised eyebrows after failing to mention Prince Harry in her moving COP26 speech.

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PM accused of leaking Macron texts

Scott Morrison has been accused of leaking private text messages between himself and French President Emmanuel Macron in an extraordinary escalation of the diplomatic crisis.

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UK’s plea as Australia brutally slammed

Australia has been labelled “completely irresponsible” and called out for digging “dark holes of poison for itself” as global leaders meet for critical climate talks.

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‘Help’: Woman’s terrifying wasp infestation

A local Lismore woman has opened up about her terrifying wasp infestation online, begging for help from her neighbours to deal with the skin-crawling situation.

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Deadline looms to save precious artefacts

The “deadline” to preserve content recorded on obsolete formats is just a few years away but experts are hoping to find a solution soon.

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‘No mercy’: Massive new fines warning

The grace period for Queensland’s new high-tech traffic cameras is over, with motorists facing hefty fines for using their phone behind the wheel and flouting seatbelt laws from Monday.

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‘Help’: Woman’s terrifying wasp infestation

A local Lismore woman has opened up about her terrifying wasp infestation online, begging for help from her neighbours to deal with the skin-crawling situation.

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