Bizarre object found on farmer’s property

A three-metre piece of space junk from Elon Musk’s spacecraft has crashed into a farmer’s property in NSW at around 25,000km/h.

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Pit bull attacks horse in wild video

An out-of-control dog has been filmed launching itself at a horse in an inner-city Sydney park while dodging the desperate attempts of bystanders to capture it.

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Why this car remains an Aussie favourite

The Mazda CX-5 is an Aussie favourite – even if it isn’t the newest kid on the block. We tested the mildly updated model to see how it stacks up.

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Incredible video of rocket hurtling to Earth

An out-of-control Chinese rocket has crash-landed in the Indian Ocean after space debris “lit up the night sky” over Malaysia.

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Animal shelters ‘bursting at the seams’

Animal adoption centres across Victoria are at a crossroads as the number of surrendered pets in shelters outweigh the number of families looking to adopt.

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‘Sleek’ new budget phone that looks pricey

REVIEW

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Woman dragged into toilet in horror video

WARNING: Graphic content

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‘Do better’: Albo called out ahead of major test

Greens leader Adam Bandt has remained coy on whether his party will support the government’s climate targets when it comes to a vote this week.

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US woman baffled by Aussie drivers

An American woman living in Sydney has divided the internet after claiming that she did not use a handbrake on her car.

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Dangerous new TikTok trend sparks warning

Owners of a particular car model have been warned they could be targeted after an alarming new TikTok trend went viral.

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Clever new European SUV has arrived

Skoda’s flagship seven-seater Kodiaq straddles the medium and large SUV segments and boasts clever use of space and strong driving dynamics.

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Strange 183 million-year-old fossil found

A strange looking fossil of a fish has been uncovered from a farm in Stroud, England.

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Man’s alleged criminal spyware enterprise

A man has been charged by federal police for allegedly creating and selling spyware that allowed criminals, including domestic violence perpetrators, to remotely take control of people’s computers – all while he was only a teenager.

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Gordon Ramsay sparks fury with TikTok

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is no stranger to stirring up controversy.

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‘Perish’: China’s threat as tensions boil over

China’s Chairman Xi Jinping has warned US President Joe Biden not to “play with fire”. But analysts say he’s the one who brought a flamethrower into the room.

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State’s emergency move after virus threat

Victoria will establish a special task force to tackle animal disease emergencies, the state government has announced.

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Instagram rolls back hated change to feeds

Instagram is rolling back a series of controversial changes after high-profile users including Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner accused the platform of “trying to be TikTok”.

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Kim’s chilling new nuclear threat to the West

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un has issued a chilling warning to the West, claiming his country is ready to use its nuclear weapons against the United States and South Korea at a moment’s notice.

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Girl viciously mauled by two dogs

A girl was rushed to hospital after she and her pet dog were mauled by two canines outside a Melbourne school.

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State to freeze in sub-zero temperatures

Victorians are set to shiver through the weekend with severe frost and plummeting temperatures forecast.

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‘Dangerous’: Teens menace streets on bikes

Throngs of teenagers on bikes have menaced Melbourne in recent weeks, prompting police to put the kids on notice.

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Car maker’s shock request to lawmakers

General Motors is petitioning US safety regulators to give the green light to a car without a steering wheel.

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Smart tech for luxury flagship

Hyundai’s smartest car will call an ambulance following a crash, remind you to lock it’s doors if you’ve forgotten, allow you to open windows or adjust climate control using voice commands, and track the car’s speed and whereabouts when you loan it to friends of family.

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New development in case of killer truckie

A truckie responsible for a fatal 2019 collision has succeeded in having his sentence slashed.

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Gay TikTok star wants Manly players sacked

A gay Melbourne TikTok star has called on the Manly Sea Eagles to permanently stand down players who refuse to wear the pride jersey in a now viral video.

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Brand returns from the dead, with a twist

To environmentalists, General Motors’ original Hummer epitomised what was wrong with the US car industry. It was the Exxon Valdez on wheels, a uniquely American way of flipping the bird to the planet.

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Country’s wild plan for ‘dystopian’ wall city

Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans for a futuristic, car-free megacity in the shape of a 200m-wide, 500m-high mirrored skyscraper wall that will span 170km of desert.

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New cut-price tough ute has arrived

Nissan has stripped back its range-topping Navara Warrior, discounting the tough truck for folks who want off-road thrills without luxury frills.

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Commuters face chaos as strikes continue

Sydney commuters have been warned to expect long delays due to another rail strike. 

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Why there’s no let-up in vegetable prices

An Australian grower and head of the nation’s peak vegetable industry body has spoken out on the rising costs of food across the nation.

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One thing China has learnt from Russia

China is becoming increasingly aggressive in its attempts to replicate Russia’s cyber and information warfare, a former US national security chief has warned.

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Philippines rocked by huge 7.1 earthquake

A massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake has hit the Philippines, shattering windows of buildings at the epicentre and shaking high-rise towers more than 300 kilometres away in the capital Manila.

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Mum’s desperate plea in honour of 6yo son

The mother of a six-year-old boy killed by a truck is pleading for the new government to reinstate a road safety watchdog amid the rise of the gig economy.

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Meet the biggest Aussie Twitch streamers

If you’ve ever found yourself looking to support your fellow Aussies on Twitch, you have plenty of choices – many Australian Twitch streamers have found success far outside the confines of the country.

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‘Walk away’: Major threat over Albo’s vow

Labor says they could “walk away” from its climate legislation if it can’t get the support of the Greens, as the minister responsible admits there is still “a bit to go” before an emissions reduction commitment is enshrined into law.

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‘OMG’: Driver’s Bunnings park slammed

A driver has been slammed for making up their own car parking spot outside a Melbourne Bunnings.

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General Motors eyes bigger local presence

Australia will be a “cornerstone” of General Motors’ international expansion over the coming years, as it transforms from a hairy-chested V8 brand to an EV-only proposition.

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Why Australia is paying China $14m

Security experts are calling on the Australian Defence Force to rethink its decision to spend up to $14m a year on Chinese-made apparel.

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Ex-Neighbours star’s surprising new job

It’s important to take new jobs slowly – ease yourself in, get all the basics right, before shooting for the moon. Nobody simply jumps into the biggest roles in the world or star positions.

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Dutton faces rebellion on first day

Peter Dutton is facing a rebellion in the ranks with Tasmanian Liberal MP Bridget Archer vowing to cross the floor to support Labor’s 43 per cent emissions reduction target.

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New car that can’t be driven on the road

Maserati has detailed its bonkers new Project24 supercar.

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Push to make new law ‘Dutton-proof’

The Greens want to make sure Labor’s climate Bill is “Dutton-proof” as the government prepares to legislate a 43 per cent emissions reduction by 2030.

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Horror moment car bursts into flames

Footage has emerged of the moment a car bursts into flames in Queensland just minutes after an alleged drunk driver escapes.

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BMW in high-speed police chase with teens

Ten teenagers have been arrested after a high-speed police chase allegedly involving stolen cars in Melbourne.

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Nine people injured in horror freeway crash

Nine people have been injured after a horror crash on an Adelaide freeway involving seven cars, a bus and a truck.

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Toyota’s new cut-price sports car revealed

Toyota’s exciting new sports car is almost here.

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‘Emergency’: Major response to Monkeypox

An infectious diseases expert has sounded the alarm that monkeypox cases could go undetected as the nation deals with the latest Omicron wave.

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Iconic Sydney beach to be closed all summer

After months of wild weather, one of Sydney’s top beaches will be off limits all summer.

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Evacuations in Japan as volcano erupts

A volcano in Japan has erupted just 30 miles from a nuclear power plant sending ash spewing into the sky as evacuations are ordered.

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Sacking over ‘sentient’ AI bot claim

Google has fired a senior software engineer who claimed that the company had developed a “sentient” artificial intelligence bot, the company announced Friday.

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Albo calls for lifting of China sanctions

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it is in China’s interest to lift all sanctions against Australia amid rumblings it may turf a long-held ban on coal imports.

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‘Killer robots’: China’s terrifying nuclear plan

Australia’s greatest defence — distance — is under threat.

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Supermarket ejects woman for ‘hot’ outfit

An influencer has claimed she was kicked out of a US supermarket for being “hot” and wearing revealing clothing.

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Man ‘traumatised’ after viral TikTok

A man says he has been left “traumatised” after seeing a viral video of himself in a grocery store where he had no idea he was being filmed.

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Surprise reason wallpaper app so popular

Wallpaper Engine, an application for the computer that allows you to add animated, interactive wallpapers, is being used to circumvent China’s porn ban.

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Woman’s bizarre response to police

A woman has offered a strange reason to police for why she was allegedly on cocaine while driving on NSW’s Central Coast last week.

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Dire warning over popular dog treat

A veterinary nurse has issued a dire warning to dog owners about a common household item that could be poisoning their beloved four-legged friend.

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Drama over missing Esports prize money

Supercell, developer of popular mobile games Clash of Clans and Brawl Stars, has severed ties with former tournament organiser Latin American Master League, following its disappearance.

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Tourist stunned after ‘nonsense’ fine

A German tourist has revealed his horror after being slapped with a hefty fine for a lesser known driving offence described as “nonsense” by Aussies.

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Extraordinary spray in Roberts-Smith trial

Ben Roberts-Smith’s lawyers have furiously denounced Nine’s case as an “embarrassment”, saying it failed to reveal why the Victoria Cross recipient allegedly switched from decorated hero to “homicidal psychopath” who killed six unarmed Afghans.

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Raging rat brutally attacks pigeon

The streets of “Zoo York” are really getting rough.

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10 worst movies based on video games

Movies based on video games have earned themselves a bad reputation, and there’s a reason for that. The vast majority of gaming stories which find themselves on the big screen are frankly not up to scratch.

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Non-verbal student left on school bus

A young student with a disability was left unattended on a school bus for hours on Wednesday, unable to call for help.

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Severe winds and waves rock state

Parts of Queensland are dealing with a severe weather lashing due an east coast low, with 8m waves recorded overnight and 110km/h gale force winds possible.

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‘Dangerous:’ Monster low to ravage state

Residents in Queensland are keeping a watchful eye on the developing east coast low that’s threatening hazardous surf and potential severe weather warnings.

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What you should know about foot and mouth

The Australian livestock industry is staring down the barrel of taking an $80bn hit should the highly infectious foot and mouth disease ravage the country.

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No premier has backed mask mandate

Anthony Albanese has revealed not a single state premier backed mask mandates at national cabinet.

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New tool to catch bad drivers unveiled

Police in one Australian state have a new tool at their disposal for targeting bad drivers.

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Risqué new game has you massage to the beat

Rhythm games have been around for a long time. Risque porn-adjacent games have been around for a long time. Finally, one developer is brave enough to put their hands together and make something pretty grim – Massage Freaks.

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Hidden danger of online gaming revealed

It’s no secret more teenagers than ever are playing online video games, but for some the pastime has become hugely problematic.

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RAV4 Hybrid rival confirmed for Australia

A new wave of hybrids is set to land on Aussie shores in the coming months.

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‘Going broke’: Truck protest creates chaos

Around 100 truck drivers have caused traffic chaos in Melbourne as part of a slow-moving protest over rising fuel prices.

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X-rated detail in university rebrand

A 127-year-old university student union has been slammed for a “dystopian” rebrand that removed any reference to “union” – while taking the same name as a porn website at the same time.

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‘I’ll beat you to death’: Vegan confronted

Notorious vegan activist Tash Peterson has squared off with an incensed horse-carriage driver in a heated exchange after he said he would ‘beat you to death with your camera’.

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Replacement for the legendary Tarago

The Toyota Tarago was the go-to ride for big families, but we find out if its replacement is up for the same task.

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Twitter scores win against Elon Musk

Elon Musk and Twitter are set to face off in October, after the social media giant announced they were taking the Tesla founder over a failed US$44 billion (A$63.7 billion) deal to buy the platform.

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Fresh power crisis looms for new state

Record low gas storage at one of Australia’s biggest plants has placed such immense strain on the country’s electricity market that an official system security threat has been enforced.

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‘Food or warmth’: Grim energy warning

Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has warned that a gas crisis could force people to choose between eating and heating their homes this winter.

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Coldest winter in 10 years as cities freeze

Below average temperatures are sweeping across the majority of the country, as Australia experiences one of the most bitterly cold winters in a decade.

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‘Big risk’ with plan to ban petrol cars

A plan to ban new petrol cars in the ACT by 2035 has raised concerns that the move will create some big problems for many residents.

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New cut-price luxury car has arrived

Premium cars are now more accessible than ever meaning you don’t have to pay six figures for a luxury vehicle.

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‘Frenzy’ in Australia for ‘mind-blowing’ tech

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic – and the Cosmos Laser 4K projector released by Nebula is definitely pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

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Blistering speech in Roberts-Smith trial

Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation trial is at the beginning of the end with his lawyers accusing Nine newspapers of a “sustained campaign” to falsely smear the Victoria Cross recipient as a war criminal, bully and domestic abuser with unfounded articles and a contorted court case.

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100mm in two days likely as rain returns

The wet weather is returning to NSW and Queensland this week, while Victoria and Tasmania are in for one of the coldest days of the year on Monday.

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New car is like a jet fighter on wheels

Seatbelts ratchet tighter, automatically pinning your torso into place, when you activate launch control in Mercedes-AMG’s first electric car.

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Teen dies after horror e-scooter crash

A teenage boy has died in hospital after he suffered serious head injuries when he was thrown from his electric scooter riding at 20km/h near Logan last week.

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Winter heating myth adding $155 to your bill

For most households, the costs associated with controlling your home’s temperature are the biggest guzzlers of electricity.

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Car plunges down cliff at tourist spot

A pedestrian was lucky to walk away without serious injury after an out-of-control car sped down a steep rocky cliff near Kiama‘s famous blowhole, south of Sydney.

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‘Disgusted’: Images of gruesome killings

Warning: This story contains disturbing images.

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BMW bringing ‘microtransactions’ to cars as heated seats will now cost you monthly

In a controversial move, BMW is planning to charge a monthly subscription for some tech and luxury features in its cars.

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Man charged over deadly bridge crash

A man has been charged following a crash on Melbourne’s West Gate Freeway which claimed another man’s life last week.

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‘Thousands could die’: Scary weather forecast

In a set of graphics two years ago, the UK’s official weather and climate service produced a “plausible” weather forecast for July 2050, based on the nation’s climate projections.

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Secret van Gogh artwork discovered

You’ll need X-ray vision to see the new Vincent van Gogh.

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Major update amid Migaloo fears

Fresh hope has been offered amid fears beloved white whale Migaloo has died after an albino humpback’s corpse washed ashore in Victoria’s east.

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Teen dies in tragic highway crash

A teenage boy has died following a serious crash in Sydney in the early hours of the morning.

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‘He’s a kid, dude’: Wild Gold Coast surf fight

Thrashing waves sweeping one of the Gold Coast’s most popular surfing beaches wasn’t the only thing that caught the eye of surfers yesterday, after a surf rage incident between two beachgoers ended violently.

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Crisis the world has ‘never witnessed’ before

Experts have highlighted China’s dominance of solar manufacturing and the dangers of being “under the thumb” of one country as the world grapples with the “first global energy crisis”.

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Impressive performance car has arrived

Volkswagen’s Golf R has established itself as one of the world’s most capable hot hatches and the new model reinforces that reputation. The improvements come at a cost though.

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Bizarre sea creature washed up on beach

An “alien-like” sea creature has been found washed up on a Sydney beach after the recent deluge across New South Wales.

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‘Could put him in jail’: Bold Musk claim

A US financial journalist surprised his fellow panellists on Monday by asserting that Elon Musk’s upcoming legal battle with Twitter over their nixed $US44 billion ($65.5 billion) takeover agreement could result in jail time for the eccentric billionaire.

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Jaw-dropping image of the universe revealed

An incredible image taken by the recently-launched James Webb Space Telescope is taking us back to where the universe started. It’s the most detailed snapshot of our universe to date.

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Why Australia could face $80bn wipeout

Australia will spend an additional $14m on shoring up its defences against a disease that could devastate the agricultural industry.

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Scorching new supercar exposed

Hyundai has gone back to the future with a bold concept car linked to the DeLorean DMC-12.

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NSW’s Covid move shames Albo

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has stepped in to offer free rapid antigen tests for vulnerable concession card holders cut off by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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Hyundai unveils new performance car

Hyundai’s high-performance N Division will introduce its first electric car in 2023.

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Why Aussies are obsessed with this SUV

The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is one of the most in demand vehicles on sale with a waiting list stretching well into 2023.

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Man’s ‘random act of kindness’ backfires

“I hope this made her day better,” reads the caption on Harrison Pawluk’s Tik Tok video of Melbourne woman Maree.

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Shock temperature to hit one state

Temperatures are set to tumble even further as a high pressure system sweeps across Australia’s east coast, bringing widespread frost.

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New EV could be a game changer

Hyundai’s new Ioniq 6 electric car could offer best-in-class range when the model arrives in Australia next year.

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Insane way friends make $14m a year

The most popular streamers on live gaming platform Twitch earn millions of dollars every year by playing their favourite games, often in the comfort of their homes.

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WA Premier’s dramatic run-in with driver

A Perth woman’s first day of a new job got off to a strange start when she crashed into Premier Mark McGowan’s car outside of her office.

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‘Sham’: Fury over ‘dangerous’ road change

A Melbourne city council has received backlash over new pop-up bike lanes.

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Aussie town facing tap water crisis

Residents in a regional NSW town have been warned of contamination fears in their tap water due to a recent bout of torrential rainfall.

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Storm leaves Byron Bay covered in ‘snow’

A wild storm has left Byron Bay unrecognisable after a thick layer of hailstones turned the streets white.

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‘This is wild’: BMW change sparks outrage

The world of microtransactions is coming to a car near you.

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Councillor deletes Insta after teen bikini DM

An Adelaide councillor who was at the centre of a $11,500 investigation after being accused of sending an inappropriate message to a 17-year-old girl on Instagram has deleted his account, but continues to claim he was hacked.

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Train derails after crashing with truck

Police are investigating after a truck and a passenger train crashed in north central Victoria on Wednesday morning.

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‘Alarming’: Fresh warning on new Covid

Experts believe people who contract the BA.5 strain of Covid-19, one of the subvariants triggering a third wave of the virus in Australia, could be sicker with the virus for longer.

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Five remarkable images stun scientists

The cosmic cliffs of a stellar nursery and a quintet of galaxies bound in a celestial dance: NASA released the next wave of images from the James Webb Space Telescope Tuesday, heralding a new era of astronomy.

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship booster explodes at launch site

Elon Musk’s plans to send humans to orbit Mars have been dealt a heavy blow.

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How flooded businesses can get $50k

More than $172m in additional emergency support has been promised to people, councils, businesses and farmers affected by the latest flooding disaster in NSW.

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Councillor’s bikini Insta message to teen

An $11,500 investigation into an Instagram message sent by an Adelaide councillor to a 17-year-old girl about her photos has also questioned the number of “inappropriate accounts” he follows online.

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Explosion rocks Musk’s SpaceX site

Elon Musk’s plans to send humans to orbit Mars have been dealt a heavy blow, after a test launch ended in flames.

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Credit card holders skimmed of $9k at ATMs

Melbourne credit card holders have been robbed of thousands of dollars without knowing in a common scam.

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Why your fuel bill will increase in September

A cost of living crisis has Australians crying out continued petrol price relief, an independent MP has declared.

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2200km ‘frost blanket’ set for East Coast

Widespread frost is expected to stretch all the way from Gippsland in Victoria to as far north as Charters Towers in Queensland this week.

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‘Bloodbath’: Pet dog shot dead by cops

Police have shot dead a Perth family’s dog after it lunged at a man’s throat on Sunday.

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‘Revolutionary’ plan to save Aussie icon

Koalas would be given the highest level of protection of any animal species in Australian history under an “unassailable” new law being proposed.

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Drunk driver crashes at golf course

A woman has lost her licence and will front court after allegedly crashing her car at the North Adelaide Golf Club while drink-driving early on Monday.

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Twitter brings in lawyers over Musk deal

Twitter is said to have hired an elite law firm as it plans to go up against the world’s richest person, Elon Musk.

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This new tech is out of control

There’s a lot of hype around for the new Liberty 3 Pro earbuds.

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Vegan activist protests outside zoo

Vegan activist Tash Peterson has protested outside Perth Zoo days after the death of beloved elephant Tricia.

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Photo proves I need this new tech

I finally have the chance to join an elite club in Australia — and become a contributor to the famous Dash Cam Owners Australia Facebook and YouTube pages.

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Nextbase 622GW Dash Cam

Some of the cool features on the flagship Nextbase 622GW Dash Cam.

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Coles worker’s ‘threat’ to Woolies

A cheeky Coles worker has issued a stern threat to his employer’s biggest competitor Woolworths after coming across an unexpected scene in the car park.

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‘Desperate’: MP speaks after train chaos

Australia’s busiest rail network and a union have clashed over who’s to blame for train disruption following industrial action this week.

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Reprieve for areas lashed by floods

Flooded areas in Sydney were granted a reprieve on Thursday from the biblical rains experienced over the past week, but major flood warnings remain in place in some of the most severely impacted parts of the state.

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Behind the wheel of Ford’s new Everest

We get a sneak peak at the tough new Australian designed and engineered 4WD.

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Ford set to unleash mean new 4WD

Sales of off-roaders have boomed over the past year as Aussies throw off the shackles of lockdown and explore the great outdoors.

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Eye-bulging price for new luxury stunner

The first electric car from Mercedes-AMG has arrived in Australia, promising a new spin on the performance brand’s famous blend of pace and grace.

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Fraudster CEO’s ex-lover found guilty

A top aide and ex-boyfriend of fallen Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was convicted on Thursday of defrauding investors and patients at the failed blood testing start-up.

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Big change coming to iPhones in months

Tech giant Apple has revealed an “extreme” new measure designed to protect iPhone, iPad and Mac users from “sophisticated digital threats”.

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‘Horrible’ Melbourne stench making people ill

Residents in Melbourne’s southeast are concerned for their health with an oppressive stench from a nearby tip causing illness and affecting sleep.

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Incredible rescue of baby from floodwaters

Surf life savers have waded through freezing floodwaters to rescue a baby boy.

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New look for Toyota HiLux

Toyota has upgraded Australia’s best-selling car, bringing fresh looks and tech to the HiLux ute for 2022.

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Cash grants to floodproof homes for future

Australians living through their fourth flood in two years could be given a handout from the federal government to protect their homes from future disasters.

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$1000 payments for flood victims

Thousands of families will have access to federal disaster payments from Thursday, as the government dials up its response to the unfolding crisis.

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City shivers through coldest day in 22 years

Brisbane has shivered through its coldest day in more than 20 years as an “extremely unusual” weather system sweeps across eastern Queensland.

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Incredible footage of flood rescue

Three police officers are being applauded for their heroic effort after they dived into rising flood waters to save man trapped inside his ute.

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Chaos as landslide, strikes halt trains

Ongoing torrential weather is set to again cause chaos for commuters, with industrial action continuing and a popular train line being almost completely swept away in a landslide.

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Phenomenal new sports car has arrived

The Taycan GTS is the eighth different version of Porsche’s first – and phenomenally successful – stab at an electric car. Not bad for a model that didn’t exist two years ago.

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$1000 cash payment for flood victims

Thousands of flood-affected families will secure access to new disaster payments worth $1,000 for every adult and $400 for each child.

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‘Pull your head in’: Warning to Albo critics

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has called for the opposition to “pull their head in” over mounting criticism of Anthony Albanese’s international diplomatic trip.

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Potent new luxury SUV confirmed for Oz

Genesis, Hyundai’s luxury offshoot, has revealed pricing and details for its GV60 all-electric compact SUV that is due to land in local showrooms this September.

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Free fridges for uninsured families

Emergency grants will be offered to thousands of uninsured, low income families in flood-affected areas to replace bedding, furniture, clothing, refrigerators and washing machines.

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Major crash brings Melbourne to a halt

Two men have been critically injured and CBD traffic has ground to a halt after a serious crash on Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge.

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What’s hot and what’s not in 2022

Car sales have slumped in the first half of the year as stock shortages, plant closures and shipping constraints have choked the supply of new vehicles. Waiting times for some popular models stretch out beyond a year.

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Coldest day in Qld city in 35 years

The Sunshine State is bracing for a well below July average cold snap, as temperatures drop to the lowest they’ve been on record at this time of year.

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Stranded ship narrowly avoids disaster

The wild weather currently lashing parts of NSW has hindered efforts to rescue a cargo ship stranded without power off Sydney’s coast.

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When will it finally just stop raining

Thousands of residents in low-lying suburbs of Greater Sydney have been evacuated overnight as floodwaters engulfed houses and cut off escape routes.

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Moment horse rescued from floodwaters

Incredible footage has emerged showing the moment NSW SES crews rescue a horse stranded in neck-deep floodwaters in Sydney.

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Major roads flood, plunge drivers into chaos

One of western Sydney’s main arterial roads was thrown into chaos on Monday night, after floodwaters engulfed the Hume Highway.

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More wet weather to smash east coast

More wet weather is in store for Australia’s east coast, but there is light at the end of the tunnel later in the week for those hoping for an end to the torrential rain.

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Fears for Australian TikTok users

TikTok has been asked to explain whether its Australian users have their data shared with its Chinese-based operations.

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‘Heartbreaking’: 30,000 impacted by floods

Parts of NSW are experiencing their fourth major flood in 18 months, with around 30,000 people subject to an evacuation order or warning on Monday.

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Grim message as flood records to be smashed

A grim warning has been issued as flooding continues to threaten homes and lives across Sydney and surrounding areas, with residents urged to remain on high alert.

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‘A war crime’: PM’s surprise Ukraine visit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to bolster Australian military aid to Ukraine after touring “devastating” scenes of destruction that he described as showing clear evidence of war crimes.

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Incredible footage of flood rescue

A woman has been dramatically saved by brave SES crews after becoming stuck in raging floodwaters in south western Sydney.

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Rugby star throws Albo a lifeline

Independent senator David Pocock has all but confirmed he will wave through the government’s emission reduction target.

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Genshin Impact: every character’s age, birthday, and height

How old is Venti? How old is Diluc? What’s Diona’s age? These are the kinds of questions we see all the time on the internet, so by God, we’re going to answer them. We need to know how tall Venti is, stat. We need to know every Genshin Impact character’s age, height, and birthday. For science.

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Panic as ‘life-threatening emergency’ hits

Residents of several suburbs in and around Sydney were told to leave their homes overnight as a monster storm bears down on the city, with predictions as much as half a metre of rain could fall in total.

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New WRX wagon: Everything you need know

Subaru has brought back the WRX Sportswagon. A popular choice for revheads in the nineties, the sporty wagon combined performance with practicality.

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Google’s massive abortion move

As the US erupts over abortion rights, tech juggernaut Google has announced a huge change designed to protect millions of users.

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Orangutan’s bold move with posing tourist

A tourist’s trip to a zoo got intimate real fast when an orangutan fondled and kissed her in a moment captured on video, reports the New York Post.

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Sick ‘kill list’ terrorising NSW town

Fears are mounting that teenagers in a small NSW town are being deliberately targeted by a sick “kill list” after two young people were killed in horrific stabbing attacks within weeks.

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Flooding ‘guaranteed’ as wild weather hits

Flooding is “essentially guaranteed” from this weekend as a 500km band of wild, unpredictable weather bears down on Australia’s east coast.

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