Rain ‘here to stay’ until February

Australians hoping to avoid another wet spring and summer have been delivered a blow after the United Nations’ weather agency forecast the La Nina weather phenomenon will likely last until at least the end of the year.

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Cop punches woman hard in the face

WARNING: CONFRONTING

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‘Human meat’: Vegan activist’s vile stunt

WARNING: Graphic Content

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Boy riding e-scooter hit by car

A boy has been hit by a car while riding an e-scooter in regional Victoria.

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Rapid new hot hatch from unexpected source

MG is planning to take on the Tesla Model 3 with a high-performance version of its electric MG4 hatchback.

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Uni life’s sad decline as divisive pic emerges

An Australian university’s sad admission alongside the emergence of a confronting picture on Monday, has not only divided the internet, but revealed face-to-face lectures and campus life could be on the way out.

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Teen surfer bitten by great white shark

A teenage surfer has been bitten on the arm by a shark on NSW’s Central Coast, prompting the closure of multiple beaches.

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Streamer fights back against hate site

Twitch and YouTube streamer and activist Clara “Keffals” Sorrenti has started a campaign against a “doxxing” website after being forced into hiding and arrested since she was targeted on the platform.

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‘You asked’: Gangland daughter’s next move

The daughter of slain underworld king and drug lord Carl Williams has revealed she is joining OnlyFans just days after her mother made the same risque announcement.

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Lucas the penguin gets a pair of boots

Lucas the African penguin has been fitted with a special pair of orthopaedic boots to help him deal with a degenerative foot condition known as bumblefoot.

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Driving school’s sexist ad slammed

A Melbourne-based driving school has come under fire for only providing male instructors and describing female teachers as “timid and weak” in sexist marketing on its website.

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‘Breakthrough’: Huge Ukraine counter-attack

Ukraine’s army has launched a massive counter-attack against Russian forces in the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson and claims to have scored a major breakthrough.

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Today host slams ‘tone-deaf’ Meghan

Allison Langdon has taken a swipe at Meghan Markle after she compared herself to Nelson Mandela in a new interview.

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Insulting response to Grace Tame story

Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame has been praised for calling out ongoing harassment from the twice-convicted sex offender who abused her.

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Android privacy hack divides the internet

You’re a privacy conscious individual and you’ve turned off your phone’s Wi-Fi – but have you really?

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Cruel twist on ‘Hi Mum’ text scam

Australians have taken to social media to issue a warning about a nasty new variation on the ubiquitous “Hi Mum” scam that has stolen more than $2.6m from victims this year.

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One-third of Pakistan is under water

More than 1000 people have been killed by devastating floods tearing through Pakistan, with footage showing entire buildings being dragged into the raging water.

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Creepy video before mother’s death

A glamorous young mother died hours after she was arrested. Officials say she took her own life but her family claims she was murdered.

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Gangland widow’s surprise next move

Gangland widow Roberta Williams has joined OnlyFans just days after being convicted for organising the “terrifying and traumatic” blackmail of a man.

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Heavy downpours to smash major cities

Residents in Australia’s southeast have been warned the first week of spring will be a wet one, dominated by continual downpours.

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‘Disgusting’: Vermin-infested RAAF base

Horrific photos and video from inside an RAAF base have revealed the shocking conditions recruits must train under.

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Call to ban petrol cars within five years

Sydneysiders are being told they need to change the way they live under a radical new plan to decarbonise the nation’s most populous city.

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Horror head-on crash shuts highway

A woman is fighting for her life and a child is in a serious condition following a horror crash in Brisbane’s northwest on Monday morning.

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Hero in coma after helping crash victims

A 63-year-old father is fighting for his life after he was allegedly coward punched while trying to rescue a 17-year-old boy from a car crash on NSW’s Central Coast.

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Why petrol prices will rise next month

Drivers are being warned to prepare for rising petrol prices as the federal government stands firm to end the fuel excise discount.

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Rainbomb to lash states as record broken

Wild weather is expected to hammer Australia’s east coast with heavy rain and thunderstorms on the way.

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Three dead in ‘horrendous’ car smash

Three people have been killed in a horror two-vehicle crash in Sandford in Tasmania’s south.

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Devastating impact of China disaster

Cars. Batteries. Solar panels. Food. Global shortages and soaring prices are almost certain as China’s seemingly never-ending heatwave sears on.

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SUV that can do what most others can’t

VALUE

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‘Strong, hardcore’ Kiwi killed in Ukraine

A Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine has been described by a fellow soldiers as “strong, hardcore and handsome” – but “anything but scenery”.

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Man dead in ‘sudden’ tractor incident

A man has died and another has sustained serious injuries after a tractor incident at a central Queensland property.

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Protesters’ defiant act at popular mall

A section of Adelaide’s busiest mall was brought to a standstill as climate activists glued themselves to the awning of the plaza to protest the government’s “woeful” actions to curtail the fossil fuel industry.

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More rainfall expected to drench Sydney

Sydney has exceeded an annual rainfall of two metres for the first time in almost 60 years, with 2022 potentially on track to be the wettest year on record.

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Insane photo emerges from China

Confronting images are emerging from one of China’s largest cities as officials enforce mandatory Covid testing on its 10 million residents during one of the worst natural disasters “in global history”.

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Putin rocked by brutal assassinations

At least four members of Vladimir Putin’s inner circle have been assassinated in recent weeks, and now, attention is turning to who could be next on the bloody hit list.

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Dom prepared to copy Dan’s big idea

Dominic Perrottet has confirmed he is considering handing out cash to young people to trade up their old “clunkers”.

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New luxury model throws down gauntlet

Hyundai’s luxury spin-off has released its vision for the ultimate electric limousine.

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Everyday item could soon cost you $11,000

Residents of NSW could soon be hit with major fines of up to $11,000, for supplying or carrying single-use plastic items.

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Spring soaking looms for half of Australia

The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that half of Australia will very likely be in for a cold and wet spring.

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Man gets Covid, monkeypox and HIV on trip

A man has had an exceptionally unlucky holiday after he returned home to find he had contracted Covid-19, monkeypox and HIV all in one go.

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Heavy downpours loom for east coast

Victorians are being warned to brace themselves for a soggy spring, with heavy rains forecast for eastern Australia.

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Russian mocked for huge photo mistake

A hapless tourist has inadvertently given over key information about Russia to Ukraine’s military.

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TikTok app monitors your phone’s ‘every tap’

A security researcher is warning TikTok fans the app appears to be able to monitor what you type.

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Toyota locks in plans for new HiLux model

Toyota Australia has confirmed plans to reinforce its HiLux ute range with a “hardcore halo variant” that taps into its overseas motorsport expertise.

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New road rule will cost you $425

Drivers in Queensland could lose hundreds of dollars and three demerit points if they fail to slow down and move over when emergency responders are on the road.

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When new iPhone will be revealed

“Far out.”

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‘Bad day out’: Wild hit-and-run footage

A man is fighting for his life after a person driving a sedan slammed into his van in southeast Melbourne before speeding away from the scene.

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‘Strong, hardcore’ Kiwi killed in Ukraine

A Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine has been described by a fellow soldiers as “strong, hardcore and handsome” – but “anything but scenery”.

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All you need to know about mystery virus

A leading infectious diseases expert has called for calm over the mysterious new “tomato flu”, saying the infection is similar to other viruses already present in Australia.

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Gross find on Woolworths store shelf

A woman shopping at a Melbourne Woolworths store has left without her eggs after filming a tiny mouse running around the cartons.

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Musk’s big move after Twitter bombshell

Elon Musk will push for access to Twitter’s internal geolocation data related to spam accounts at his court hearing on Wednesday after it was revealed a former top executive accused the company of “lying about bots” to the billionaire Tesla boss.

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Hot hatch benchmark gets even faster

Volkswagen’s latest Golf R is an impressive machine, loaded with a turbo engine, all-wheel-drive and clever technology to make it an affordable performance car favourite.

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PM sorry for topless photo in office

Finland’s party-hard PM Sanna Marin has apologised after a photo emerged of two topless women kissing at her summer palace.

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Moment 4yo witnessed her dad being beaten

A doctor has opened up about the horror moment he says he was knocked out and left lying in a pool of his own blood in front of his pregnant wife and three children.

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Worker’s costly petrol station mistake

A worker’s costly mistake at a petrol station in Melbourne’s east last week could possibly carry a bill of nearly half a million dollars.

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‘Full on’ cold blast to hit half of Australia

A wave of cold weather is expected to hit half of Australia, bring freezing temperatures and even snow to multiple states.

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Exploding seatbelt recall hits popular car

Hyundai Australia has recalled the latest i30 Sedan to address defective safety equipment that can explode, injuring occupants.

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Bold speed limit plan to ‘punish’ drivers

A plan to reduce residential speed limits to 30km/h in Brisbane has been met with outrage from outer suburban residents who fear longer commutes.

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Carmaker ditches flawed technology

Kia has ditched the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic from its updated Seltos small SUV, following other carmakers who have backed away from the technology.

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Ritzy suburb neighbour war over trees

Residents in Sydney’s east looking to protect their picturesque views of the harbour, ocean and city could be allowed to tell their neighbours and local council to prune or not plant their trees.

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Aussies more fearful than Taiwan of China

As tensions build between China and other parts of the world, new data reveals Australians fear the east Asian country more than their Taiwanese counterparts, despite their close proximity.

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Fierce cold front to hammer four states

Aussies are being warned to prepare for a fierce cold front this week, as freezing temperatures, rainfall, storms and snow settle in across the country.

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Woman mauled to death by 100 dog bites

A 69-year-old woman was found dead on Sunday following an attack by three vicious dogs, officials said.

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New test exposes flaw in future utes

The electric ute of the future promises to do anything combustion-powered cousins can.

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Game company takes down original developer

One of the original developers behind Grand Theft Auto, Mike Dailly, uploaded some original, never-before-seen footage of Grand Theft Auto, the original PlayStation 1 game. His footage included prototypes of the original game but was hit with copyright strikes from Grand Theft Auto’s parent company, Take-Two Interactive.

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Warning as TikTok trend terrorises children

Parents are being warned to watch out as a chilling new TikTok trend is leaves children screaming in terror.

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NRL star Burgess ‘back on the field’

The mother of troubled NRL player George Burgess has shared photos of him “back on the field” and spending time with family after seemingly completing his stint in rehab.

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Vegan activist repeats ‘powerful’ stunt

Notorious vegan activist Tash Peterson has celebrated the anniversary of her “most powerful protest” by stripping down and smearing “blood” in a Louis Vuitton store again.

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Mystery around ‘downed’ Google Maps plane

A “glitch” has been blamed for an eerie image on Google Maps which appeared to show a passenger plane sitting on a North Queensland mountain range.

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Woman dies after car ‘torn in half’

A woman is dead and more than 1800 people were left without power following a brutal crash that tore a car in half in Brisbane’s south west overnight.

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Detail in park photo that sparked fury

Thoughtless revellers who held a party in a public park have been ruthlessly slammed after leaving a horrible mess in their wake.

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Incredible hair loss treatment re-emerges

A slowly emerging practice among American dermatologists is bringing incredible results for people suffering from hair loss and is relatively cheap.

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Driving law overhaul after teen’s death

Driving laws in South Australia are set to be restructured after the Lamborghini driver that killed schoolgirl Sophia Naismith was found not guilty.

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Dramatic footage of unusual police chase

Police helicopter vision captured the moment a stolen HiLux ute being driven by an alleged thief crashed into the wrong car.

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‘Missing out’: iPhone trick no one uses

Personally, I love iPhones as I find them incredibly intuitive to use, however, there’s a lot of functionality built-in that many people simply miss. I’ve dug up some of the most helpful hidden iPhone hints, so grab your iPhone and follow along!

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Why this car stands for tradition

The Hyundai Sonata N Line is a rebel with a cause. Pitched toward folks who prefer sports sedans over high-riding SUVs, it’s a car with classic appeal.

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‘Weirdos’: Controversial talk slammed

The NSW government is demanding a polarising talk on bestiality at a Sydney festival be cancelled, while organisers are arguing the session does not endorse the X-rated practice.

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Crazy moment 3yo drives car

Shocking footage of a three-year-old girl apparently driving her mother’s car has emerged online.

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Major call on controversial dirty car tax

Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has announced an ambitious plan to increase electric vehicle sales and suggests carbon penalties are back on the table ahead of a national EV summit on Friday.

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‘Insanity’: China tests fish for Covid

At this coastal city in China, something fishy is happening.

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Muscle cars enter a new era

The electric muscle car of the future will be fast and furious, with an intriguing sound to accompany sledgehammer performance.

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Drivers trapped for 7 hours after crash

Hundreds of drivers were trapped in their cars for more than seven hours following a fatal crash in Queensland’s south east overnight.

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Huge cost in hidden La Nina issue

While a very likely third year of La Niña could bring another year of renewed flood risks and increased rainfall, homeowners looking to protect their home from flood damage could be denied coverage.

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‘Survival mode’: Mum’s grief after girl’s death

The grieving family of a toddler who was killed in a “shocking tragedy” outside the family’s NSW home is “completely numb” and “in survival mode” following the heartbreaking indecent.

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Triple whammy of punishing weather to hit

Forecasters have warned a triple whammy of severe weather is set to sweep across Australia’s south and east over the coming days and into the weekend.

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Price hike keeping Aussies awake at night

New data reveals how Australians’ habits and concerns have changed since the coronavirus pandemic hit.

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Bestiality, child abuse charges laid

Puppies and dogs have been taken from the home of a man accused of bestiality and child abuse in northwest Sydney.

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Tweet that came back to haunt ScoMo

A 12-year-old tweet from former prime minister Scott Morrison has come back to haunt the embattled Cook MP as the fallout from his secret ministerial appointments continues.

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Extremely rare weather event forecast

The likelihood of La Niña returning this spring is three times the normal risk, meaning there is a high chance of above average rainfall for most of the eastern two-thirds of Australia and increased risk of flooding.

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‘Astounding’: Vegan activist slams McGowan

Infamous vegan activist Tash Peterson has slammed West Australia Premier Mark McGowan moths after she jetted off from her hometown of Perth for Melbourne.

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‘Sabotage’ blamed for huge Russian strike

Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan and United Nations chief Antonio Guterres will meet President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine on Thursday to discuss a political solution to the conflict, the UN announced, as Kyiv reported an “unprecedented” cyberattack on its nuclear energy agency’s website it said was launched from Russia.

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‘Crippling’: China’s chilling warning

China has indicated “military exercises and training activities” surrounding Taiwan will become routine until “reunification” takes place.

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New type of sports car headed this way

Polestar will take on the likes of Porsche with an electric roadster that could help change performance cars forever.

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City testing $30,000 street bin

A US city council has spent four years developing a street bin, which has a staggering $US20,900 ($A29,750) price tag, after struggling with a massive rubbish disposal problem.

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Publisher raises prices on old content, angering fans

Paradox, publisher behind the popular strategy game Crusader Kings III, recently announced a price-hike for the DLC of the game. While this includes DLC coming out in the future, it also includes two DLC packs already released — an increase from $6.99 USD to $12.99 USD.

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New details on woman’s body found in bush

Police have determined the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Perth’s southeast were non-suspicious after her body was found in bushland.

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Floods end in tragedy as body found

The heavy floods in Victoria’s south east have claimed a life after a person’s body was discovered by authorities.

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Chilling nuclear holocaust prediction

It’s been 77 years since the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It’s been 33 years since the Berlin Wall’s fall and the Cold War’s end.

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The new go-to choice for city slickers

VALUE

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‘Rare territory’: Six months of rain

Queenslanders have been put on notice to prepare for another season of drenching rains and potential flooding, as two major weather events are set to clash over the country.

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Mum of six killed in crash a ‘bright star’

Mother of six Gabrielle Soltan, who died in a horrific car crash, has been remembered by her loved ones as a “bright star”.

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Stunning roadster revives 1950s style

Aston Martin has celebrated its racing history with a 1950s throwback aimed at the world’s richest enthusiasts.

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Teen killed in horror crash had ‘heart of gold’

Tributes have flowed for a teenager who died in a horror crash after the vehicle he was in lost a tyre on a major motorway in Queensland.

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Dramatic rescue of adorable zoo animal

An adorable zoo animal has been returned to safety following a dramatic rescue after it went missing for more than two days.

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Woman headbutted by cow in Sydney

A cow has taken its beef with a human to a frightening level after it hospitalised a woman in a brutal attack in Sydney’s west.

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‘Danger’: Urgent emergency rain warning

Residents in Victoria’s southeast have been urgently told to move to higher ground as heavy rain brings major flooding to the region.

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VW pursues electric ute option

Volkswagen is a step closer to selling a modern electric ute, having lodged patent applications for a new version of its ID Buzz van.

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Man blows 0.312 with two kids in car

A Melbourne man has blown six times the legal limit while driving with two young children in his car.

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Surprise admission on key election promise

Australia’s pathway to net zero will not include immediate emissions limits for new coal or gas projects, the federal minister in charge says.

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Vengeful toddler kills snake with her teeth

A toddler unleashed a deadly hissy fit on a snake by killing it with her teeth in revenge for biting her.

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Australia will not ‘chest beat’ on China

Richard Marles says he won’t be drawn into “chest beating” on China as tensions over Taiwan continue to escalate.

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WHO asks public to help rename monkeypox

The World Health Organization says it’s holding an open forum to rename monkeypox, after some critics raised concerns the name could be considered discriminatory and stigmatising.

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Palin ‘Zoom-bombed’ with X-rated drawing

Sarah Palin was giving a speech during a Zoom meeting with local leaders in Alaska when a prankster interrupted her by posting an image of male and female genitalia.

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Collapsed horse escapes being euthanised

The sick carriage horse that collapsed won’t be sold off or euthanised as a result, a stable employee insisted.

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‘Rain bomb’: Urgent weather warning

Parts of east and south east Australia are still feeling the effects of a rain band that has made its way across the country, with renewed flood warning issues in place for multiple states.

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Google exec warns of ‘blood on the streets’

Google executives are telling their employees to shape up or ship out, warning that lay-offs are coming if results don’t meet expectations.

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Six teens destroy popular art gallery

A beloved art gallery in Melbourne’s east has been left in ruins after a group of teens ploughed into it in a stolen car early on Saturday morning.

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Google hit with $60m fine in Australia

Google has been slapped with a $60m fine for misleading Australian Android users about how it used their data in order to target them with advertising.

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Video game that sent Atari bankrupt

While definitely not as common as they used to be, movie tie-in video games are generally viewed as the absolute bottom of the barrel in terms of video game entertainment.

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Big change coming to Aussie websites

Businesses are being warned to take urgent action ahead of a major change to Australian websites in coming weeks.

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Warning for wettest day of rain bomb

Parts of NSW are preparing for the worst day of a rain band that is moving through the state, leading to renewed fears of flooding at inland rivers.

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Dogs seized after vicious toddler attack

Two dogs have been seized after a young girl was placed in serious condition after she was viciously attacked in Brisbane’s south.

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Driver whips collapsed horse on street

An exhausted carriage horse collapsed during the evening rush hour in New York City on Wednesday, lying on the road while his driver repeatedly struck him and ordered him to “get up”.

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Towering structures on scenic coastline

Massive wind turbines that stretch 260m into the sky could soon become a regular fixture on some of Australia’s most iconic and scenic coastlines.

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Girl’s harrowing encounter with man on bus

A mother has taken to social media to detail an alleged stalker who asked “inappropriate sexual questions” to her 15-year-old daughter on a Queensland bus on Tuesday.

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Bombshell report on ’national tragedy’

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has handed down its interim report, making 13 recommendations for immediate action.

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Samsung’s new phone to take on Apple

Samsung is stepping up its long-held rivalry against Apple with a brand new set of super tough foldable smartphones.

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‘My fault’: CEO’s crying selfie backfires

The CEO of an online marketing firm was lambasted on social media after he posted a “cringe-worthy” selfie on LinkedIn that showed him crying as he announced cuts to staff.

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China’s war ‘will be worse than Ukraine’

A full-scale Chinese conflict would be “more significant” in scale than the Russian invasion of Ukraine and would lead to more casualties.

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Subaru recalls 80,000 cars for brake fault

Subaru has recalled almost 80,000 cars to address faulty electronic parking brakes in common models.

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Woolies fast-tracks plastic bag ban

Woolworths has started phasing out its heavy-plastic reusable bags across South Australia and the Northern Territory – and it’s only a matter of time before it does the same in the eastern states.

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Samsung launches latest foldable smartphone

The world’s biggest smartphone maker is launching two new models with new flexible screens, smaller bodies, and better cameras.

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Budget brand takes on Audi, BMW

MG plans to take its brand up-market with a prestige sedan to accompany its upcoming sports car.

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Much-needed change coming to WhatsApp

WhatsApp users will soon be able to “silently” slip out of group chats without everyone making a “big deal” out of it.

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‘Had a penis’: Vegan activist cops vile abuse

Vegan activist and OnlyFans star Tash Peterson has copped body-shaming abuse online after she took to Melbourne’s streets to protest animal rights.

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Stranded family forced to drink from puddle

A young family reported missing to police between Queensland and NSW on Monday have been found safe after two days of searching between three states.

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Driver blows 0.25, leaves trail of destruction

Footage emerged of an alleged drunk driver, who police claim was driving at five times the legal limit, crashing into a cyclist in a horror high-speed smash in broad daylight in Queensland.

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Netflix subscribers aren’t playing Netflix games

Late last year, Netflix began rolling out a new service for subscribers called Netflix Games. Intended as a way to get users to stay subscribed between show releases, data shows that not many people are playing along at all.

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Google outage after explosion

Google suffered a global outage today while an explosion at a data centre in the United States left multiple staff injured.

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Horrific sighting on popular local beach

Residents have taken to social media to report sightings of thousands of fish and other sea life lying dead along the shores of a popular Lake Macquarie beach in NSW over the weekend.

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Next move for Australian nuclear subs

Australia is committed to plugging the impending capability gap with home-built submarines, as tensions with China exacerbate regional security concerns.

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Ford’s next-level performance ute

Two removable covers in the lower bumper of the second-generation Ford Ranger Raptor give an insight into the tough truck’s capability. Stamped with “remove before flight”, they’re proof the pinnacle of the new Ranger line-up is designed to make you smile – and that it may not always have its wheels on the ground.

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Wild scenes as e-bike explodes inside home

An electric bike has triggered chaos in one South Australian home after it burst into flames and exploded.

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Driverless buses to hit the road next year

Self-driving buses could hit NSW roads as soon as next year, with trials for the futuristic vehicles preparing to begin.

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‘Stranded’: More travel chaos coming

NSW commuters are in for more travel chaos on Wednesday, with important train lines between Sydney and the state’s south set to be shut down for a quarter of the day.

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Miracle escape after car torn in half

A driver is lucky to have escaped serious injuries after his car split in two following a crash.

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Popular streamer has “given up” his intellectual property completely

Famous Twitch streamer HasanAbi recently spoke about a phenomenon that shouldn’t be unfamiliar to creative types — people stealing his work and republishing it for monetisation purposes. Oftentimes, especially on digital platforms, creators who publish a completed work (be it art, video, music, and so on) will find it being shared around publicly, and if possible, without watermarks or references to the original creator.

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Aussies brace for nationwide cold snap

Australians are bracing for a nationwide cold snap as some parts of the country battle temperatures below zero, rain, hail and flood warnings.

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‘Very disturbing’: Deadly trend on the rise

Shocking new vision has emerged of a “very disturbing” trend in South Australia where impatient pedestrians are gambling with their lives by running into the path of oncoming trains.

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Details emerge about grandstand collapse

Victims who plummeted to the ground when a grandstand safety rail gave way have spoken out about the dramatic fall, which left some with broken bones, concussions and bruises.

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‘Distress and anger’ over Ukraine claims

On Sunday, Amnesty International said it “deeply regrets the distress and anger” caused after it alleged Ukrainian forces were flouting international law by exposing civilians to Russian fire.

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‘Sovereign’ biker films baffling clash with cop

A self-proclaimed “sovereign citizen” has filmed his bizarre roadside clash with a highway patrol officer he oddly believes holds “no authority” over him.

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Threat of ‘high-intensity conflict’ with China

Australia is now facing “the probability of high-intensity conflict in our own immediate strategic environment”, a leading defence expert has warned, in the wake of what’s been described as a “significant escalation” from China against Taiwan.

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What is the best medium-sized SUV?

This week’s question comes from a reader looking to buy a great medium-sized SUV. Send your motoring queries to us at cars@news.com.au.

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Unnerving fact behind influencer pic

A new wave of online personalities known as virtual influencers are taking over our Instagram feeds.

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Musk issues challenge to Kim Jong-un

Elon Musk has thrown the gauntlet down at North Korean leader Kim Jong-un after challenging Russian President Vladimir Putin to physical blows earlier this year.

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Lightning strike kills three people

Three people, including an elderly couple celebrating their 56th wedding anniversary, have died after being struck by lightning in a park near the White House.

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Moment koala lunges at unsuspecting woman

A woman has escaped serious injury after an adorable koala attacked her by the side of the road in Queensland.

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Musk’s dad shares private text messages

Elon Musk has begged his father to “please keep quiet” after he gave an interview about their relationship to the Kyle and Jackie O show on Kiss FM.

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‘Outright deception’: Musk’s claim blasted

The ongoing war between Elon Musk and Twitter is continuing to heat up, with the social media giant blasting the notion it “hoodwinked” him into the $US44 billion (AUD$63.7 billion) buyout deal.

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Lambie spied on while getting dressed

WARNING: This story discusses suicide, suicidal behaviours and drug use

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Popular hot hatches axed in shock move

Ford has axed its popular Fiesta and Focus hot hatches as it focuses on utes and SUVs.

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Torrential downpour to smash east coast

Australia’s southeast is in for a wet and windy weekend with a complex weather system bringing torrential downpours and flooding across multiple states, as temperatures drop again.

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End of an era for affordable supercar

The world’s fastest hot hatch feels like a $500,000 supercar if you close your eyes to focus on its gut-churning G-Forces and spectacular soundtrack.

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‘Big Brother’ landlord’s creepy move

Eight students sharing a house in Queensland were shocked to come home one day to find their landlord had installed CCTV cameras inside almost every room.

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US responds to China missile launches

The United States said Thursday that China’s launch of 11 ballistic missiles around Taiwan was an over-reaction to the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the island.

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Why boss isn’t bothered by $20b loss

Despite a $20 billion fall in its evaluation, a tumultuous economic landscape and a sudden string of tech companies announcing staff cuts and sharp declines, Australia’s start up golden child is not worried.

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Luxury driving on a budget

LUXURY BADGE ON A BUDGET

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Moment injured jockey reunites with horses

The heartwarming moment a jockey who was on life support after a horrific racing accident reunites with her favourite animal has emerged.

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Huge clue Covid may have peaked

Health Minister Mark Butler is cautiously optimistic the peak of Australia’s third Omicron wave has passed but insists he’s not ready to call it yet.

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The smart alternative to an SUV

Hatchbacks used to be the default option for city drivers, but the compact SUV has put a huge dent in the market.

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Monster storm to smash five states

Severe weather warnings are in place in five states and territories as gale-force winds and thunderstorm conditions close a NSW ski resort.

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Huge move on Albo’s election promise

Australia is a step closer to having a binding duty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 43 per cent on 2005 levels.

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The gadget that could end ironing

Imagine you’re preparing for a night out when you discover your favourite trousers have slipped off their hanger and are lying, crumpled beyond wear, at the bottom of your wardrobe.

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Good news at last for new-car buyers

After months of stock shortages and surging new-car prices, there was some good news for buyers today, as some of the biggest brands appear to be getting on top of supply issues.

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Powerful storm to smash four states

Renewed flooding fears, heavy downpours and winds of more than 100km/hour have been forecast for South Australia, Victoria, NSW and Tasmania.

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Horror crash causes commuter chaos

There were dramatic scenes on Sydney’s Warringah Freeway on Wednesday morning after a multi-car crash.

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TV star unmasked as owner of wild bulldog

The owner of the out-of-control dog that lunged for a $100,000 horse in a popular Sydney park has been identified as the maître d’ of popular reality TV show First Dates.

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Horror as toddler caught in peak hour traffic

Shocking footage has emerged showing the moment a toddler ran across a busy Sydney road during peak hour traffic.

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Major defence overhaul amid rise of China

Australia’s defence force will be reshaped under a “vital”, sweeping review to be announced by the Prime Minister and Defence Minister on Wednesday,

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Latest product to vanish from shelves

Australians are being hit with a national egg shortage, as consumers move towards free-range eggs amid rising production costs, extreme weather events and worker shortages.

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Al Qaeda leader killed in CIA drone strike

The United States conducted a “successful” counter-terrorism operation against a “significant” Al Qaeda leader Ayman Al Zawahiri in Afghanistan over the weekend, a senior administration official told Fox News.

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Cops, paramedics attacked in shocking brawl

Shocking footage has captured the moment police officers and paramedics were attacked in the middle of the day on a busy highway.

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‘Exceptionally dangerous’ weather set to hit

A fierce double whammy weather system will lurch across Australia this week which in some areas will bring “exceptionally dangerous” conditions.

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Game store NFT market records its worst day

GameStop, a brick-and-mortar game store in the US and owner of EB Games, had its worst day yet with its experimental NFT marketplace, which revenue dipping as low as $18 AUD per hour.

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Eye-watering cost of toll roads revealed

NSW drivers are being slugged more than $2 billion in tolls per year, a new report has found.

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Famed car brand looks to reinvent itself

This is the car that will spearhead a new assault on world markets for the famed Cadillac brand.

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