‘Hit or miss’: Wet and grey long weekend

Australians on the east coast are in for a wet long weekend as heavy rain returns.

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Three pedestrians killed in road crashes

Three pedestrians have been killed in separate road-related incidents across NSW.

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Teen reveals rudest interview question

A Perth teen has outed a popular Aussie franchise for being the worst job interview she’s ever had after the manager humiliated her.

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Health officer’s cryptic Covid tweet

Victorian chief medical officer Brett Sutton has warned that “sleepwalking” into the next phase of the Covid pandemic is risky in a cryptic social media post that hinted he has reservations over dumping mandatory isolation.

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Scams Optus victims need to watch out for

Australians have been warned against a handful of new scams being attempted on victims of the major Optus data breach that compromised the personal information of millions.

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Grim forecast Australia doesn’t want to hear

The long weekend ahead is looking to be a damp one for four of Australia’s seven states and territories celebrating public holidays on Monday.

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‘Imminent, painful defeat’ facing Putin

Russia is set to annex four more regions of Ukraine within hours, sparking fears of a ”dangerous escalation” in the war – but experts insist the invaders are about to face a massive defeat.

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Chaos as truck carrying 5k chickens crashes

A truck carrying as many as 5000 chickens has flipped near Geelong, leading to a road closure on Friday morning and a significant clean-up effort.

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Why this ute photo has dad enraged

An irate dad has taken aim at “selfish bast****” behind an infuriating parking habit that makes it near impossible for him to go out walking with his kids.

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‘Very, very dangerous’: Wild storm coming

NSW will be at a “much greater risk” of flash flooding during this year’s storm season, meteorologists have warned, as a major weather system is heading towards the state.

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The passwords you need to avoid

Security experts are urging Australians to review their passwords, after new data revealed the staggering number of people using basic combinations that can be cracked by hackers within seconds.

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What you need to know about double demerits

Police have issued a warning to drivers in NSW and the ACT ahead of the October long weekend, as double demerit penalties kick in.

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Why you don’t need to fill up now

Servos could be named and shamed if they engage in price gouging in the coming weeks, the consumer watchdog has warned.

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New car tech to prevent tragedies

The push to save kids from being trapped in hot cars will shift into top gear in 2023, when new safety standards and fresh tech hit the road.

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Woman dies after couch crash

A 74 year old woman has died in hospital after she crashed into a couch with her car in Bell Post Hill in Victoria two weeks ago.

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Huge change to iconic Ford Mustang

As we pull over to change drivers at a fishing spot on the outskirts of Detroit, one of the locals delivers an unsolicited verdict on our test car: “Four doors on a Mustang – that’s sacrilege”.

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‘Amateur’: Optus ‘hacker’ roasted by peers

The person claiming to be behind the cyber attack on Optus has been roasted by their peers in an anonymous online forum, after sensationally backing down on their $1.5 million ransom demand.

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Fury after 16yo climate activist humiliated

A 16-year-old climate activist has been mocked on live radio for admitting she recently flew to Fiji — seconds after telling the interviewer she shouldn’t fly to Fiji.

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Terrifying map shows entire town at risk

An emergency warning has been issued for a country town in the Adelaide Hills, as a possible dam failure threatens homes and lives.

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Big consequence for Optus’ Medicare breach

Optus has sparked fresh fury by failing to notify the Albanese Government that Medicare cards were caught up in the data breach.

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Concerning Medicare detail in Optus breach

The federal government is furious it took five days to be notified that Medicare data had been caught up the Optus data breach.

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Moment before driver hit with own cab

Footage shows the moment before a taxi driver was threatened with a knife by a woman who would later hit the man with his own cab and leave him deserted on the street.

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Unsettling promise to Russians who fight

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church has told followers that soldiers who die in the war against Ukraine will be absolved of all their sins after President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilisation.

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New super ute’s ridiculous price tag

This is not your average ute.

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NASA spacecraft collides with asteroid

NASA’s DART spaceship on Monday struck the moonlet asteroid Dimorphos, in a historic test of humanity’s ability to prevent a cosmic object devastating life on Earth.

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Ridiculous reason grandmother fined $352

A Sydney woman claims she was “very unfairly” fined $352 for beeping her car horn to warn a driver who pulled out in front of her.

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Rain bomb to smash Australia for 10 days

Heavy rain is set to lash almost every state in the next 10 days, exacerbating flood risks in regions that are already on high alert.

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Granny five times over limit on Macca’s run

A grandma driving to a Melbourne McDonald’s to by her grandson dessert was found to be five times the legal alcohol limit, police say.

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Optus reveals freebie for hacked Aussies

Optus will offer the people who were “most affected” by last week’s cyberattack a free subscription to an identity protection service.

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EXCLUSIVE: World of Warcraft: Wrath Classic Interview

The Battle of Angrathar. Delving deep into Ulduar and fighting a corrupted mechanised gnome. Jousting on horseback daily to gain reputation with the Argent Crusade. Fishing in Dalaran to find that last golden coin for your achievement.

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Awkward detail in school meteorite landing

A Tasmanian school community sent thousands into a panic after photos of a “meteor landing” in the playground were posted online and shared around the world.

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Mysterious find in middle of ocean

A new “baby” island has been spotted in the middle of the ocean hours after an underwater volcano erupted not far from Australia.

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Most of Australia to cop a drenching

Australians are continuing to be hit with wild weather to kick off spring, with the majority of the country expected to be soaked over the coming week.

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Putin suffers embarrassing new blow

Russia has mistakenly ordered students, the elderly and sick people to report for duty in a chaotic start to its troop call-up for Ukraine.

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Horror before and after photos of soldier

Warning: Graphic content.

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Optus executive’s awkward interview

An Optus executive has struggled through an interview this morning, appearing unable to answer a number of questions about the cyber attack and why there are still customers that haven’t been contacted.

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Boy’s final hours before flood death

A five-year-old boy’s final hours have been revealed after he tragically died in the floods in NSW’s Central West.

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Big change coming amid Optus backlash

The Federal government is reportedly preparing to introduce new security measures after hackers stole the personal data of millions of furious Optus customers.

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Optus data breach: Hacker demands $1.5 million or will leak customer info on dark web

A person claiming to be the hacker responsible for the Optus data breach is demanding $1.5 million in ransom money.

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Russia’s extreme move backfires badly

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its eighth month, Vladimir Putin’s new partial mobilisation tactics have seemingly backfired.

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Optus’ awkward move before hack

Optus argued against changing privacy laws to give Australians more rights over their data before hackers stole the personal information of up to 9.8 million of its customers.

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‘Absolute saturation’ for half of Australia

In very unwelcome news, meteorologists are expecting half the country to cop heavy downpours in the coming week as September draws to a chilly close.

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Biden’s huge call on Aus nuclear subs

The United States is in talks to build Australia its first nuclear-powered submarines by the mid-2030s to respond to China’s growing military.

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Horror as 5yo trapped in submerged car

A community is bracing for tragedy as a five-year-old child remains trapped inside a car which was swept away and submerged in floodwaters late on Friday night.

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Horror as 5yo trapped in submerged car

A community is bracing for tragedy as a five-year-old child remains trapped inside a car which was swept away and submerged in floodwaters late on Friday night.

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Call for sex ban for meat-eating men

An animal rights group is calling for a sex ban to be placed on men who eat meat.

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U.S. vs. China: The Race to Launch the Next Generation of Space Telescopes

China said it's set to launch the Xuntian survey space telescope in 2027, four years before NASA’s version, Roman. WSJ compares their technology and designs as scientists in the U.S. and China race to lead the future of astrophysics research. Photo illustration: Adam Adada

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‘A flurry’: First sign you’ve been hacked

Whether it’s an email from Optus or a flurry of spam from fraudsters, anyone caught up in the telco’s cyberattack should find out soon enough.

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Luxury brand’s bold new car exposed

Traditional limousines are an endangered species these days but fledgling luxury brand Genesis isn’t deterred by their dwindling popularity.

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Viewers gobsmacked by Frozen Planet scene

Sir David Attenborough’s nature series are famed for showcasing epic clashes between predator and prey.

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Moment hero cop risks life for sinking car

A hero police officer‘s dramatic rescue has saved a four-year-old boy and two women from their trapped vehicle in floodwaters in the NSW Hunter Region.

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Warning after horror school bus crash

Seventeen people are still in hospital two days after a horror bus crash that seriously injured dozens of students and teachers near Melbourne.

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‘Chaos’: 320mm of rain in just three hours

Southeast Australia has been battered by severe storms overnight, with rainfall totals of more than 320mm recorded over the space of just three hours.

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‘Can’t say anyone is safe’: New Optus warning

Australians have been offered a serious warning in the wake of a major cyberattack that compromised the personal information of millions of Optus users.

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Ukraine’s desperate plea to Australia

Ukraine has made a desperate plea for Australia to “step up the support” in their ongoing effort against Russia’s illegal invasion.

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Taliban to ban popular ‘immoral’ apps

The Taliban will axe social media platform TikTok “within a month”, with a further ban on a popular online video game following soon after.

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‘Dangerous’ rain band to drench Australia

Wet and wild weather is expected to rain on the parade of most Australians’ long weekends, with a ‘dangerous’ band of rain currently moving through the eastern states to cause showers until Saturday.

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Twitch cuts revenue, enrages streamers

Twitch recently released an update for its Partnership program that decreases revenue earned from top creators. This has ignited a firestorm of criticism, with many saying that they are heading to YouTube instead.

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School bus driver praised for heroic act

The driver of a school bus which crashed in Victoria has been described as “the captain of the ship going down” as he bravely tried to help the students despite being injured himself.

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Zuckerberg’s major life news after dire week

Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla have announced they’re expecting their third child. It’s been a tough week for the tech billionaire after his wealth took a hit but today he’s shared some happier news.

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Artificial intelligence is coming for your job

Self-service checkouts, lights-out manufacturing, self-driving cars, and wars raged by robotic drones – automation is coming for everyone’s jobs eventually, and our capitalist systems aren’t equipped to carry us through it.

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Terrifying magpie attack caught on camera

A NSW man has found out the hard way magpie swooping season has begun.

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Putin announces huge escalation of war

Vladimir Putin has declared a mobilisation of his nation’s military in a dark new speech in which he also warned he was “not bluffing” when it came to using Russia’s nuclear weapons arsenal.

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Chilling video of flesh-melting thermite rain

Horrifying new footage shows flesh-eating thermite bombs raining down on a Ukrainian village as desperate Russian President Vladimir Putin steps up his attacks on civilians.

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New state scraps hated Covid rule

Commuters will no longer be forced to wear masks on public transport in Victoria, with the strict Covid-19 rule finally set to ease this week in line with other states.

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Twitch bans gambling in wake of streamer outrage

Twitch has put out a statement banning the streaming of gambling sites, specifically sites that include slots, roulette, and dice games that aren’t licensed in the US (or similar jurisdictions with consumer protection.)

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Twist for teen driver accused of crash

A teen driver has been granted his freedom after he allegedly crashed his car into a power pole and injured his four high school-aged passengers.

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‘Too far’: Bizarre take on Aussie icon

A Sydney mother of two has shared her disgust after a breakfast order at a local cafe did not look at all like what she had expected.

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Huge problem noticed after iPhone update

A bout of new features have arrived for Apple users who have installed the most recent iOS 16 update on their devices, but not all are raving about the impact it’s had on their phones.

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Horror van crash caught on camera

Dashcam video has caught the moment a van collided with another car near a Melbourne freeway on-ramp.

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Grim forecast for Aussie public holiday

Australians are being warned to expect a drenching on the national public holiday, with La Nina-style weather conditions dampening the Day of Mourning.

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Nasty T-bone crash sparks heated debate

What seems to be a cut and dry case of right-of-way gone wrong has sparked serious debate around the responsibility of drivers in dangerous situations.

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‘Health crisis’: Push for tobacco-style ban

A proposed new NSW law would ban fossil fuel advertising, putting it on par with tobacco.

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China declares: ‘Do not touch foreigners’

A top Chinese health official has warned the public to avoid “skin-to-skin contact with foreigners” to prevent the spread of monkeypox after the country confirmed its first case.

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Sydney traffic chaos as truck catches fire

Traffic has been thrown into chaos on a major Sydney highway after a truck caught fire in the early hours of the morning.

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VW enters booming new fast car class

It was the niche segment we never knew we needed – the compact performance SUV.

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Proof Aussie anti-vaxxers have lost the plot

A mind-boggling post online has highlighted just how far gone Australia’s small group of anti-vaxxers are as the rest of the country returns to regular life.

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‘Screams’: Horror discovery in Ukraine

WARNING: Graphic content.

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Fury over double demerits for Queen’s funeral

The decision to implement a double demerit penalty around the National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II had been slammed as “heavy-handed”.

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Why you could be fined for bushwalking

Daniel Andrews has been accused of trying to install “nanny state” rules across his state’s city and regional parks.

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How to beat mould this summer

East-coast Australians are being warned to prepare for another mouldy summer after the announcement of a third La Nina event.

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‘No plan’ to ban Russian tourists

A call to ban Russian tourists from Australia has been swiftly rejected by deputy prime minister Richard Marles.

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Notorious YouTuber stages bizarre protest

Infamous YouTuber and controversial online personality, Simeon Boikov, who goes by the online moniker of the Aussie Cossack, has been released from prison early.

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Truth behind clip of chilling ‘croc invasion’

Spine-tingling footage showing hundreds of crocodiles “invading” a Sandy Beach in South America has gone viral online, but major questions have been raised.

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New Corolla turbo is a WRX killer

This is not your average Toyota Corolla

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World of Warcraft: Dragonflight’s game designers discuss the upcoming expansion’s new features

We sat down with WoW senior designers Graham Berger аnd Jake Miller to discuss Dragonflight’s new features.

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Two killed in horror crash involving children

Two people have died following a horror two-car crash in central west NSW.

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Infamous hate website returns — for four hours

Kiwi Farms, a transphobic hate website, recently returned to live service after being dropped by their previous hosters. However, it didn’t last long as it was taken down after only four hours.

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Truck carrying ‘X-rated load’ flips on highway

A local news station’s traffic broadcast has gone viral after a semi-trailer full of what was believed to be lubricant and dildos flipped on an Oklahoma City highway.

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‘It’s unbelievable’: Mass shooting judge erupts

The judge of the high-profile trial of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooter Nikolas Cruz has unleashed at the defence team after it abruptly rested its case.

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Photo reveals big issue with new cars

Images have emerged of the “bizarre” lengths a Sydneysider has gone to to charge their electric car in the city’s northern beaches.

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Surfer’s board stolen by unlikely thief

An unfortunate US surfer has had been filmed having his surfboard captured by an unexpected invader on California’s central coast.

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This affordable SUV could be the answer

Australian motorists stung by high fuel prices and year-long delays for popular models might find comfort in Haval’s Jolion Hybrid.

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New Australian road feature goes viral

An regional Aussie company is leading the way with an ingenious way of making Australian roads safer — the introduction of glow-in-the-dark highway lines.

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Fifth teen named amid heartbreaking scenes

The fifth teen killed in a horror crash has been named, while mourners have remembered one of the victims as a “cheeky” young man with a “heart of gold”.

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Car maker’s surprise admission about Tesla

A senior Ford executive has admitted the brand has learnt from Tesla’s approach to selling electric vehicles.

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World’s best new car coming to Australia

Volkswagen’s much hyped ID.4 electric SUV is coming to Australia next year and it’s set to be priced to succeed.

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Ford reveals all-new Mustang sports car

Hold your horses, Ford’s iconic Mustang sports car isn’t going electric any time soon.

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Seventh generation Mustang revealed

Ford has unveiled the latest model in the 58-year history of the iconic Mustang sports car.

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Bizarre mistake spotted on kids’ spelling rug

Social media users have been left baffled after spotting a mistake on a kids’ spelling rug.

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Bombshell claims amid Musk Twitter saga

A Twitter whistleblower has told the US Congress the platform ignored his security concerns, in testimony that came as company shareholders greenlit Elon Musk’s $44 billion ($65 billion AUD) takeover deal.

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Best games shown at the Nintendo Direct

Another holiday season approaches, and with it comes another Nintendo Direct. There were some seriously heavy hitters shown off at the Direct yesterday, both expected and unexpected, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel, a new Fire Emblem game, some remasters for fan-favourites like Tales of Symphonia and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, and even a new Pikmin game.

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‘Wrong’: Albo act slammed by world leaders

Former Pacific leaders have called on the Australian government to stop “contradicting” itself on climate action.

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Twist in fiery Harbour Bridge crash

A teenager who allegedly drove a stolen car onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge before losing control and having to be pulled from the fiery wreckage was on drugs at the time, a court has been told.

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Toyota’s new sports car exposed

The new Toyota GR86 delivers more performance and more equipment than the original coupe.

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Brand finds success from unlikely source

In an ironic twist, buyers have been drawn to Ford’s new electric pick-up truck by what’s under the bonnet.

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Ukrainian soldiers’ epic message to Australia

Soldiers on the front line of the Ukrainian offensive have thanked Australia for providing Bushmasters military vehicles, which have played a huge role in the recent liberation of the city of Kharkiv.

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New four-wheel-drive takes on Toyota

Ford is hoping for big things from its new Everest large SUV.

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Overwatch 2 fans are not happy with new system

Overwatch 2, an upcoming team-based shooter from Blizzard, is changing how heroes are obtained, swapping them from instantly unlocked and available for all players to locking them behind a “battle pass” unlock system.

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The EV Aussies have been dreaming of

This could be the electric car Aussies have been waiting for.

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Apple reveals huge change to messages

Tech giant Apple has announced its new iPhone operating system will allow users to edit messages after they’re sent.

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‘Drowning slowly’: Best friends die in crash

Two young women called family members and screamed for help as they tried to escape a watery grave following a crash in Perth’s northeast on Sunday.

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3-hour pursuit ends with man having sex

A Melbourne man has been charged after a three-hour pursuit across Melbourne reportedly ended in a compromising position.

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‘Sex on bus’ accusation in Melbourne

A Melbourne commuter has recorded the explosive moment he accused a couple of having sex on a public bus.

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Watch: Blue Origin Aborts Uncrewed Launch After ‘Anomaly’

An in-flight booster failure shortly after launch prompted Blue Origin to abort its uncrewed New Shepard NS-23 mission in West Texas on Monday. Blue Origin said its capsule escape system functioned as designed. Photo: Blue Origin/AP

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Most popular streamer accused of burnout marketing ploy

Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, the most popular streamer in the world with a follower count of over 18 million, announced last week that he needed “to take a break from streaming,” and told his followers that he didn’t know when he’d return. It turns out that he would return after only one week.

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‘Hell’: Inside influencer’s drug use

A popular bodybuilder and Instagram influencer has opened up in a candid interview on how his steroid use derailed his life.

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New tech could prevent crash tragedies

A horrific crash which killed five teens in southwest Sydney has reignited desperate calls for solutions to the speeding crisis on Australian roads.

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Why people in Sydney can’t flush toilets

Sydneysiders living on the city’s lower north shore have complained they can’t flush their toilets after a break in a water main caused water to gush onto a major road.

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‘Tragic’: Harrowing details of deadly crash

The heroic efforts of nearby witnesses were not enough to stop the “tragic” deaths of two young women following a crash in Perth’s northeast on Sunday.

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Is this the auto glow-up of the year?

Let’s start with the obvious: the new Suzuki S-Cross is a darn sight easier on the eye than the last one.

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New SUV promises best of both worlds

Mitsubishi's Outlander PHEV can run on electricity alone for the daily commute, but has a petrol tank for longer journeys.

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King Charles divides over one issue

Australian leaders are split over whether King Charles III should be able to continue to speak out on the need for climate action.

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How this car upsets the status quo

If the Volkswagen Beetle was last century’s “people’s car”, the T-Roc could be the German brand’s SUV equivalent.

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‘Doomsday Glacier’ hanging by a thread

Thwaites Glacier — otherwise known as the “Doomsday glacier,” due to the fact it could raise the sea level by several metres — is allegedly hanging on “by its fingernails”.

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‘Frenzy’: China and Russia’s united move

The “special relationship” between Russia and China was on full display this week, with planes, tanks, troops and warships putting on a show in and around the Sea of Japan.

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Dad reveals last text from his ‘little angel’

The heartbroken father of a 14-year-old girl killed in a horrific crash near Sydney says there needs to be harsher penalties for driving offences like the one that killed his “little angel”.

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Man stabbed in horror road rage fight

A man was stabbed in the abdomen during an alleged road rage incident on a busy road in Sydney’s west.

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Why the Supra is a manual for success

Can a sports car deliver more fun while becoming slower? That’s a question Toyota attempts to answer with the updated GR Supra sports car.

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I hope we get another Deus Ex game now Eidos Montreal controls its destiny

Wraparound shades that retract with a thought. Cybernetic arms that are strong enough to pick up a truck. Piston-powered legs and X-ray vision. Deus Ex’s Adam Jensen is a throwback action hero from the Arnie era – a gravel-voiced hardman with switchblades on his arms.

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Naked man crashes car into pool

Police are investigating after a man drove his car into a pool in a suburban Gold Coast suburb on Friday morning.

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Huge turnaround for legendary brand

Jeep’s electric future is taking shape.

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The best electric cars in Australia

Fans of green motoring celebrate World EV Day on September 9. The future of motoring is electric, and almost every car manufacturer is working on battery-powered models for the future. Here are the electric cars you can buy in Australia today, along with a handful customers should be able to order this year ahead of a local debut in 2023.

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Fury over professor’s vile tweet about Queen

A university professor wished Queen Elizabeth II an “excruciating” death — and she was promptly slammed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

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New iPhone feature already dividing fans

Apple went all out today at its annual launch event.

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When monster storm will hit capital cities

A 2000km rain band sweeping across the nation is set to lash NSW, Victoria, Queensland, SA and the ACT in the coming days, with some areas set to receive totals of nearly 100mm by lunch on Friday.

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Teen driver in horror crash to face court

The driver in a horror crash that claimed five young lives remains in custody after being charged over the deaths.

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Boys threatened rape over nude pics

Female teachers and girls as young as 10 are being subjected to daily sexual harassment in Sydney schools, with some teachers so frustrated they're considering walking off the job.

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Fans all saying same thing about new iPhone

Apple has finally unveiled its new iPhone 14, with tech fans analysing the latest update.

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Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle

Meet the most affordable electric car in Australia.

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Alleged bridge protester’s Sydney ban

A climate activist who previously protested topless and set fire to a pram will be released on bail from her “virtual house arrest” after her alleged involvement in the infamous Sydney Harbour Bridge protest.

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Timor’s $100bn demand to Australia

Timor-Leste’s President has issued a bullish request to the world: don’t lecture me on climate unless you’re prepared to put your money where your mouth is.

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2000km rain belt to smash states

A massive 2000km rain belt is forecast to push across the eastern states, bringing intense thunderstorms and possible large hailstones.

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Surprising feature on scintillating new phone

A new phone series is launching in Australia that’s packed with hi-tech features.

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Chaos after crash on Harbour Bridge

A multi-vehicle crash on the Sydney Harbour Bridge caused traffic chaos for morning commuters on Wednesday.

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UFO spotted after storm causes a stir

An incredibly clear photo allegedly shows a disc-shaped UFO estimated to be about 50ft (15.24m) across emerging from a storm before vanishing into space.

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Top-selling softroader given a makeover

There’s an all-new Mercedes-Benz GLC coming. For more than two years now this medium-size SUV has been the German brand’s most-sold model globally.

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City’s road congestion solution slammed

Minister Cities and Active Transport Rob Stokes has come under fire after a newly released report seemed to indicate the government had plans to charge motorists for driving in the city.

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Woman stunned by note after car scratched

A woman has been widely praised for a kind note she left for the driver of a car she accidentally scraped with her own.

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Wild weather to lash east coast

East coast Aussies are being warned to brace for heavy rain and thunderstorms this week as wild weather pours in.

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Twitch streamer unbanned one week after having sex live on stream

On August 24, Kimmikka, a small streamer on Twitch started a stream where she was replying to messages from those in her chat, however, something was odd about it. During the stream, someone was crouching behind her in the shot, and she didn’t seem to be sitting on anything stable.

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Fresh data fears over TikTok, WeChat

Chinese-owned apps TikTok, Didi and WeChat are being targeted by the Coalition over concerns they may be harvesting users’ data which could be used for foreign interference.

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Boy’s ’disgusting’ backyard discovery

A nine-year-old boy has made international headlines after he discovered a giant earthworm in his backyard.

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Aussies vote with their wallets for EVs

Tesla has increased its stranglehold on the Australian electric car scene and outsold some of the most popular brands in the country.

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‘Utterly offensive’ mural sparks outrage

An Australian artist who painted a mural in Melbourne depicting a Russian soldier hugging a Ukrainian soldier says he received a “barrage of online hate” and was forced to paint over it.

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E-scooter rider fights for life after Uber crash

An e-scooter rider is fighting for their life after suffering critical head injuries in a crash in inner Brisbane.

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Daredevil climbs UK’s tallest skyscraper

A man scaled The Shard in London on Saturday in a heart-stopping stunt.

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‘Severe’ Spring weather rocks coast

Parts of south east Australia have experienced more than twice their average September rainfall during a wet and dangerous start to Spring.

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‘Snap’: Downside of modern flip phone

REVIEW

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‘Yikes’: Bizarre ute discovery in Qld

A ute has been found in water at a popular Gold Coast beach, leaving locals scratching their heads.

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Billions stolen by hopelessly corrupt army

Vladimir Putin’s generals are siphoning off “billions” from the army while soldiers flog stolen gear and vehicles on Russia’s version of eBay.

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‘Alarming’ move on Australia’s doorstep

The Solomon Islands has triggered new fears of China’s growing influence after it denied docking permission for two international warships enforcing its territorial rights.

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Compelling alternative to luxury cars

The choice is refreshingly simple

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‘Female vampire’: Grim find in graveyard

Beware — you’re in for a scare.

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East coast battered in soggy start to Spring

Parts of Australia will be drenched on the first weekend of Spring, with no sign of clear skies any time soon for some places.

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Teen fights for life after e-skateboard crash

A teenager has sustained life threatening injuries after falling off an e-skateboard on during a late-night ride in Adelaide’s south.

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Ninja is taking a break from streaming

Streamer Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins has taken a break from streaming, telling viewers he doesn’t know “when or where” he’ll be back.

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Transphobic game developer kicked off Steam

Domina, a game created by “Dolphin Barn Inc.”, has been delisted from Steam after the developer included transphobic hate comments in the most recent patch notes for the game. The game is unavailable to be purchased any longer.

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Aussie movie that put activist off meat

Australia’s most notorious vegan activist Tash Peterson has revealed the moment she was put off meat aged just three - but didn’t ditch it for good until 20 years later.

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Game devs want you to write messages on artillery shells

Frogwares, a Ukrainian game development studio known for horror and mystery games like The Sinking City and Sherlock Holmes, announced a campaign for their Kickstarter — three random messages will be placed on weaponry used in the Ukrainian resistance.

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‘Monster’: World’s largest OLED TV

Bigger is better when it comes to TVs.

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‘Foolhardy’: Drink-driver blows 0.33

A 43-year-old man was arrested in Canberra overnight for allegedly driving with a blood-alcohol level close to seven times the legal limit.

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‘No intention’ of stopping train chaos

The rail union has declared it has “no intention” of ceasing strike action as tensions with the NSW government reach boiling point.

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Woman’s alarming petrol pump discovery

A mother and daughter duo have made a stressful error when filling up their petrol tank at a petrol station in the US.

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