Three words at centre of Marketplace scam

As someone who’s been a Gumtree member since 2015, I’ve come to realise that selling a second-hand item online is no easy feat.

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Two former astronauts receive Space Medal of Honor

Vice President Kamala Harris presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to a pair of former NASA astronauts for designing a new crew capsule, the Crew Dragon, and then piloting it to the ISS in 2020. (Jan. 30)

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Mazda takes on BMW, ‘Benz luxury cars

Mazda’s march up-market continues with the CX-90 that is targeting luxury SUVs such as the BMW X5 and Audi Q7 – and it looks set to come with a price tag to match.

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AI Could be Key to Facebook Parent Meta’s Turnaround

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, had one of its toughest years in 2022. It's facing fierce competition and a hit to its advertising business. But artificial intelligence that processes the company’s data to better pinpoint user interest could be about to turn that around. WSJ social-media reporter Salvador Rodriguez joins host Zoe Thomas to explain.

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Musk ready for war with radical move

Elon Musk is exploring new ways to increase Twitter’s revenue following his historic takeover — and his next move appears to have one of his previous ventures in the firing line.

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L-Plater busted speeding at 253km/h

An L-plate driver in Adelaide has been busted driving at 253km/h.

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Flood carnage summed up in picture

The Governor-General has visited Western Australia’s north as the massive clean-up effort continues following record flooding across the Kimberley.

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City cops two weeks’ rain in half-hour deluge

A torrential downpour overnight capped off Sydney’s wettest start to the year in more than three decades.

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Hit game signals return of a classic

Xbox head Phil Spencer has sent the internet into a frenzy following the surprise release of Hi-Fi Rush last week after suggesting a fan favourite game might make a return.

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Lifesaving Success Sees Expansion Of Swedish Firm Everdrone’s Flying Defibrillator Project

Swedish company Everdrone's lifesaving unmanned aerial vehicles are to be used extensively across the region of Västra Götaland, after a successful collaboration on a project to deliver defibrillators to those in need of swift medical assistance. Everdrone and the region's government began the collaboration in 2020 and the positive impact on emergency response efforts means they have signed a deal to expand the project. In addition to providing defibrillators, the drones will soon be able to transmit live-view imagery of accident sites to provide vital time-sensitive information before first responders arrive at the scene. The improved response times have resulted in a fastest delivery of a defibrillator of 2 minutes and 27 seconds, a time Everdrone CEO Mats Sällström says his firm hope to improve by as much as 60 seconds in 2023. The collaboration was responsible for a medical world first in December 2021, when an Everdrone UAV delivered a defibrillator that helped save the life of a 71-year-old man who collapsed on his driveway in Trollhättan. The man was shoveling snow in his driveway when he suffered a cardiac arrest - but thanks to the combination of the drone, an immediate emergency call, and the quick actions of a passing doctor, the man's life was saved. “I can't put into words how thankful I am to this new technology and the speedy delivery of the defibrillator. If it wasn't for the drone I probably wouldn't be here." the patient said

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Urgent warning about tanning product

Experts have warned those looking to get a quick tan not to turn to a product popular on social media, which has the potential to cause serious side effects including melanoma.

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‘Next level drunk’: Mates in ute tragedy

Two friends were “next level drunk” when one was fatally run over by the other in a ute on a regional Victorian property, a court has heard.

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Audi hints at new luxury ute

Audi is ready to fight dirty in the battle for premium customers.

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Phone ban for students begins today

A ban on mobile phones will be introduced at 20 high schools in South Australia from the start of term one.

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Wild style for new Tesla rival

The new Genesis GV60 has fresh skin but a familiar EV powertrain

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‘There will be war’: General’s grim prediction

A four-star US air force general has told his officers to prepare for war with China within two years — instructing them to drill service members “with the full understanding that unrepentant lethality matters most.”

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New warning over TikTok’s open secret

Global powers have begun to issue warnings over the use of TikTok and the threat it poses to cybersecurity, as concerns continue to mount over the popular app’s undeniable link to the Chinese government.

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New car brand launches potent hatchback

The newest brand from the giant Volkswagen Group is making waves in Australia and this is one of its latest arrivals.

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Great white shark decapitates diver

A 5.7 metre great white shark decapitated a diver earlier this month as he harvested shellfish off the coast of Mexico, reportedly marking the first fatal shark attack of the year.

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Sex toys in the mail: Sick act Aussies can’t stop

Australian survivors of child sex attacks are being forced to personally scour the web for images of their abuse — and ask big tech to delete them.

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Insane footage as floods devastate NZ

Authorities in New Zealand’s biggest city have begun clean up efforts after torrential rains resulted in widespread flooding.

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Popular streamer cops ban from Twitch

A Singaporean streamer has reportedly copped a ban from Twitch after breaching its guidelines.

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Player spends $7000 on Marvel game

A player of the hit mobile game Marvel Snap has reportedly spent over $7000 on the game to become the first player in the world to hit the maximum level.

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Auckland ‘underwater’ as deadly rains hit

Auckland is “underwater” after deadly floods hit New Zealand’s largest city late on Friday night.

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Colorado Looks to Artificial Intelligence to Prevent Forest Fires

Following the most destructive wildfire in Colorado's history, the state is looking into adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to detect threats before they occur.

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Radioactive capsule lost somewhere on country road

A capsule containing radioactive material has been lost somewhere on a 1,000km stretch of road in Western Australia.

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Fine costing drivers $750k each year

Drivers are being warned to slow down in school zones across NSW as speeding fines kick back into gear

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Sneaky road rule rakes in $753k in fines

Drivers across NSW have been warned to be particularly careful when driving in school zones today, with a rule in force from today resulting in thousands of dollars in fines.

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Surprise game release headlines Xbox presentation

Microsoft held an Xbox Developer Direct presentation this morning, and despite promising new information about four games prior to the presentation, a secret fifth game made an appearance.

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NASA’s Future Crewed Mission to Mars Depends on Developing Nuclear Thermal Propulsion

Ars Technica reports that the United States announced its intention to develop a flyable nuclear thermal propulsion system nearly three years ago.

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Streamer slammed over hot tub controversy

Controversial Twitch streamer Adin Ross has been called out by fellow streamers over his claims that ‘hot tub’ streams are “poisonous”.

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Croc spotted roaming streets in flood town

A lost crocodile spotted roaming the streets of a remote West Australian town has put up a fight, but is now safely back where it belongs.

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Swimmers flee as shark spotted near flags

Swimmers were forced to flee the water at a popular Queensland beach when lifeguards spotted a shark 200m from the flags.

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Recently discovered asteroid set to pass by Earth

The asteroid, named '2023 BU,' was discovered on Jan. 21, 2023, and it is expected to fly pretty close to Earth on Jan. 26. The asteroid is expected to pass within less than three percent of the average Earth-Moon distance.

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Snake surprise for hospital staff

A Queensland hospital has been forced to call a snake catcher after a patient brought in a venomous snake after being bitten.

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$10k offer to live in ex-crim’s sovereign town

A former criminal turned Instagram influencer has his encouraged followers to pledge $10k each so they can join him on a self-governing project somewhere in remote Australia.

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Man dies swimming at popular beach

A man has died after being pulled from a popular swimming spot in New South Wales.

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Gross problem after $3m house purchase

A Sydney man has taken to social media to express his dismay at a rat infestation in the area where he claims to have bought a home.

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Kids ‘brought to tears’ over popular playspot

Children at a popular Victorian holiday destination have been brought to tears by rangers for climbing on sand dunes, according to a state MP.

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‘Severe’: Australia Day storm threat

Wet and stormy weather is forecast to lash multiple states this week, with wild conditions refusing to take a break for the Australia Day public holiday.

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Microsoft Announces Third Phase, Multibillion-Dollar Investment in OpenAI

Microsoft Announces , Third Phase of Multibillion-Dollar Investment , in OpenAI. The new phase of investment in the ChatGPT-maker was announced on Jan. 23.

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The car that promises free driving

It sounds too good to be true.

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Tensions boil in flood-hit town

Despite the immediate danger of massive flooding having passed, residents in the country’s northwest continue to struggle with supplies.

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‘Green comet’ can be seen with naked eye

A long period comet that hasn’t been near Earth for 50,000 years is now visible with the naked eye.

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Charred remains of Audi after fiery crash

Investigators are at the scene of an incident in which a car burst into flames after flying through a highway on-ramp barricade while police were in pursuit.

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Huge price drop ahead of Australia Day

Petrol prices have plummeted across the country, just in time for the Australia Day public holiday, with drivers preparing to hit the road.

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New Tinder feature revealed

Tinder has launched a new safety feature aimed at protecting users from abuse as they swipe right.

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Truck driver charged over horror bus crash

A truck driver has been hit with a raft of charges over a horrific crash with a school bus in which 33 people were injured, including 27 Victorian schoolgirls.

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Sovereign citizen’s unhinged arrest excuse

The wild window smash arrest of a sovereign citizen in Coffs Harbour last week has taken a new bizarre turn after her friend issued a nonsensical reason for her behaviour.

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Don’t reply to this ‘ATO’ Facebook post

A new “insidious” scam is duping honest Australian taxpayers out of cash and their personal information online.

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Sovereign citizen’s wild showdown with cops

Video footage has captured the moment an unhinged – and unlicensed – Australian sovereign citizen was dragged from her car after an embarrassing showdown with police officers.

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Hunt for pet owner after dog thrown from cliff

Police are appealing for information about an alleged act of animal cruelty after a dog was found at the bottom of a cliff near Woolongong.

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State swelters through searing heatwave

Perth residents will enjoy some respite from searing heat in the next few days while temperatures above 40C will continue for other parts of Western Australia.

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‘Designed to confuse’: Odd parking sign detail

A Gold Coast man has pointed out an odd detail on an Australian parking sign, prompting a flurry of speculation as to what the confusing road rule can mean.

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Woman dies in freak tree branch accident

A woman has died after a 20m tree branch fell on her car while she was driving along a rural road on Saturday.

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Melbourne man charged over ‘Hi Mum’ scam

A Melbourne man has been charged for using the notorious “Hi Mum” text message scam to swindle victims out of “a substantial amount of money”.

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Crisis as China’s population starts to crash

China’s population is set to dramatically plunge with a looming demographic crisis of an ageing population – experts are saying it could impact the wider global economy with Australian industry in the firing line.

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Protesters warn of ‘escalating’ actions at TDU

Police are at the scene of a climate protest, after “rebels” glued themselves to the ground and vandalised a building.

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‘Shattered’: Why my son has an internet ban

Jen Hoey’s nine-year-old son is banned from the internet – because her family learned the online dangers the hard way.

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Popular tourist spot closed after tragedy

A popular tourist park has been shut after an overnight incident turned into tragedy.

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Melbourne parking sign baffles everyone

Parkers beware! A Melbourne parking sign has been labelled a “council money-making scheme” after leaving the internet truly bamboozled.

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Drivers baffled by confusing parking sign

A convoluted parking sign in Sydney has confused drivers.

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‘Come back’: flood region plea to tourists

The West Australian government has announced a $6m package to help tourism in the state’s flood-ravaged Kimberley region, including 19,000 discounted flights.

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Anti-vaxxer accused of dodgy flood appeal

A prominent conspiracy theorist who shared footage of the horrific murder of two Queensland Police officers has faced court over allegations he used money raised for northern NSW flood victims inappropriately.

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Manhunt after men kidnapped, tortured: cops

Two men have managed to escape without major injuries after a group of men in balaclavas stole their car and kidnapped one of them.

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‘Worst ever’: Hunters busted in disturbing act

A controversial bowhunting couple has been fined a whopping US$133,000 for allegedly trafficking animals in Nebraska.

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Major change to Aussies’ Instagram

One of the most popular social media apps has launched a major new feature in an attempt to help users manage their time online.

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Russian spy ship lurking off US coast

The US Coast Guard has been tracking a Russian vessel “believed to be an intelligence gathering ship” off the coast of Hawaii in recent weeks.

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Priceless artwork defaced in protest

A 134-year-old piece of Australian art history has been defaced in a protest against one of the nation’s largest energy companies.

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Game creator accused of serious crime

Justin Roiland, the creator of High On Life and co-creator of popular animated TV series Rick and Morty has reportedly been charged with domestic violence offences in California.

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Alleged killer driver breaks down in court

A young man has broken down in tears in a Melbourne courtroom after a judge informed him there would be further delays in his case.

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Dom lashed for ‘secret tax’ on motorists

The NSW government has confirmed the review of the state’s toll roads will not be completed until after the state election, in a move that has been criticised by the opposition.

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Accused shoplifter ‘pepper sprays IGA owner’

A teenage girl accused of shoplifting from an IGA allegedly pepper sprayed the owner of the supermarket after being confronted inside the store.

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Putin rolls out terrifying new weapon

New underwater weapons that reportedly have the capability to create radioactive, tsunami style waves are in the process of being fitted to Russian nuclear submarines.

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Woman’s disabled parking rant backfires

A woman who exploded into a rant after watching people use a disabled bay without a permit has had to defend herself after her tirade backfired.

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Gross problem ruining popular tourist spot

The Never Never River and The Promise Land swimming hole is objectively stunning.

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‘F***ing joke’: Neighbour’s stunning note

A dog owner has been left dumbfounded after receiving a letter from a neighbour that appeared to threaten their pet.

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Drivers wooed with fine, demerit point cuts

Both major parties are trying to win over NSW motorists by rewarding safe drivers with either cash or restored demerit points.

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Trainer’s shock after 15 cops bombard gym

A Sydney personal trainer was left in utter shock after around 15 armed police officers turned up to his gym while he was teaching a client.

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Scam claim over odd item in car

A Melbourne rideshare driver has been accused of planning to “scam” a customer out of extra money after they spotted an usual item sitting in the car.

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Car giant’s embarrassing fail exposed

There is no such thing as bad publicity, Kia has proved.

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Searing heat brings Aus Open to a halt

Searing heat in Melbourne has forced the Australian Open to grind to a halt, with play on all outdoor courts suspended after players braved the elements early on day two.

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Three kids among eight in single-car rollover

A man’s been flown to hospital after a car rollover involving eight people, including three children, on a country road in Western Australia.

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Big problem with Aussie bullet train

Top transport experts have revealed why they don’t think building high speed rail in Australia is a good idea, despite widespread support and studies proving it could drastically reduce travel times between the country’s biggest cities.

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Macca’s, Hungry Jack’s targeted by thugs

A major investigation is under way after four fast-food robberies involving Macca’s and Hungry Jack’s restaurants occurred within 24 hours.

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Should I Shut My Computer Down or Put It in Sleep Mode?

Fox News recently offered a helpful breakdown on the differences between shutting down a computer and putting it in sleep mode. 'Sleep mode' is a somewhat misleading term, since your computer is still on and will have several programs running, despite having the screen shut off.

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Taliban baffles world with weird reveal

The Taliban has unveiled a car that is said to be Afghanistan’s first “indigenously developed” supercar in a bizarre video reveal.

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Ugly truth about cost of electric cars

Are you buying an electric vehicle this year? Even if you don’t buy one, someone you know probably will: EV sales are up, up, up.

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Labor’s surprise move on pokies

NSW Labor has promised it will hold a mandatory cashless gaming trial in hundreds of poker machines across the state and reduce the number of pokies in clubs and pubs if it wins the March state election.

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Big changes to popular SUV revealed

Hyundai has updated its smallest SUV.

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Cheap and cheerful new SUV coming

A new cut-price SUV is headed to Australia.

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Dog gets stuck high in tree after wild chase

This rescue was barking mad.

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Home destroyed as huge bushfire rages

A house has been destroyed and more than 150 homes and businesses are without power as a large bushfire burns south of Perth.

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‘I curse you’: Fury over ‘Russian terror’

“Why did you kill him? What have you done to my son? I cursed you to the seventh generation. You are will be cursed by me and all mother’s tears,” a woman says.

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Not again: Coles brings back buying limits

Coles is re-introducing buying limits for packs of frozen potato products as the nation grapples with a shortage of potatoes.

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Unsettling note found on Sydney car

A driver has had the fright of his life after finding a note pinned under his car’s windshield wipers.

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Helpless staff watch ‘eshays’ raid bottle shop

Bewildered shoppers watched on as four men robbed a bottle shop in broad daylight, making off with hundreds of dollars worth of vodka cruisers.

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Unsettling note warning motorist found

A driver has had the fright of his life after finding a note pinned under his car’s windshield wipers.

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Bizarre sight at Macca’s drive-through

Commuters on their way to pick up fast food have been left shocked and a little curious as an unusual suspect stuck his head out to order.

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SUV has Toyota’s RAV4 in its sights

The Nissan X-Trail was one of the pioneers of the “softroader” craze and has been a popular choice for Australian families for more than 20 years.

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US confirms hundreds of UFO reports

The US government has received more than 500 reports of unidentified flying object (UFOs) sightings since 2021, with hundreds remaining unexplained.

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Leopard escapes zoo after fence cut

Dallas Zoo officials suspect a clouded leopard escaped from its enclosure after its fence was “intentionally cut”.

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Albo promises ‘thousands’ of new jobs

Anthony Albanese has promised “thousands” of “well-paid jobs” will be created from a hydrogen hub in North Queensland, as the government announces a massive funding windfall for the project.

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Xbox leaks own presentation details

Xbox Germany has accidentally revealed some key details about the publisher’s upcoming presentation in its announcement of the showcase, before quickly changing its announcement.

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Report Finds Big Tech Transparency Reports Fall Short

'Fast Company' reports that Big Tech regularly releases data meant to offer transparency into how the world's largest platforms are being run. This data often shares actions companies take against inappropriate content and when they help law enforcement at the request of governments.

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Huge police overhaul for rape survivors

Sexual assault victim-survivors will now be able to report their experience to NSW Police via a new online portal, a move that’s been praised by advocates.

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Dogs rescued in car ‘as hot as an oven’

Two dogs have been rescued from inside an “oven” hot car parked outside the Gold Coast’s Wet’N’Wild while their owners were enjoying a day at the water park.

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Jet skiers’ ‘outrageous’ act slammed

Two men on a jet ski have been blasted for their actions after video footage showed them “chasing” a pod of dolphins.

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Man stops traffic on busy highway for koala

A kind Irishman who stopped traffic to help a koala across a busy Australian highway has been praised for the sweet gesture.

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Can Deepfakes Be Regulated? China Is Giving It a Shot

China is implementing new rules aimed at limiting the production of deepfakes, or artificial-intelligence-generated video, audio and pictures that imitate real people. WSJ reporter Karen Hao joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss why it won’t be easy and why other governments around the world will be watching.

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Girl finds 15 million-year-old megalodon tooth

A young girl’s amazing discovery of an ancient and rare shark tooth proves that some Christmas wishes do come true.

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Climate protesters glue themselves to road

Two climate activists have been arrested after protesting against the sponsor of a major international event to be held in Australia over the coming weeks.

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P-plater’s bold excuse for speeding

A teenager has lost his license and been hit with a massive fine after being caught driving at more than 60km/h over the speed limit while still on his P-plates.

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‘Ugly’ bushfire threatens lives, homes

Emergency bushfire alerts remain in place for a massive blaze that continues to threaten lives, homes and farms around a West Australian tourist town.

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‘Utter garbage’: Sovereign citizens slammed

Former magistrate David Heilpern heard the arguments of “hundreds” of sovereign citizens during his time in the Australian court system – but not one ever held up.

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Disgusting find in poodle’s stomach

Vets uncovered something truly disturbing when they opened up a poodle’s stomach after X-rays indicated it was carrying “some kind of foreign body”.

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Dog owner‘s beach rant sparks fiery debate

A dog owner’s rant about beachgoers not letting her dog sit under their tent for shade has divided the internet.

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Deadly mosquito virus spreads

A potentially deadly virus carried by mosquitoes has been detected in NSW for the first time in more than a decade, likely thanks to flooding.

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Baffling phone problem finally explained

Samsung has explained the baffling phone update problem that recently led to thousands of Aussies having their smartphones wiped.

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Shock collapse of $35bn solar venture

One of Australia’s largest renewable projects backed by prominent billionaires Andrew “Twiggy Forrest” and Mike Cannon-Brookes has collapsed.

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EV exec slams ‘corrupt’ mining industry

Fredrika Klarén doesn’t pull her punches.

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Thousands of popular pick-ups recalled

A popular American pick-up truck has been recalled due to a fault that could prove dangerous to other road users.

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Can you spot council’s ‘stupid’ error?

A council has been forced to issue an embarrassing apology after resurfacing a road around parked cars.

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Senior cop blows 0.177 after crash

A senior constable in the Queensland Police Service has been stood down and charged with high-range drink-driving following allegations of a drunken crash.

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$575 fine for common driving act

As holiday-makers around the country enjoy summer roadtrips, there are a host of relatively unheard of road rules that could catch them out on Australian roads.

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Insane pic of lightning bolts in Aussie city

Storm chasers in Perth have been treated to a night-time lightning show.

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Massive fallout from China’s ‘failed’ war

If China were to invade Taiwan, it would likely fail.

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Best Netflix games to download and play

The biggest hidden gem of the Netflix library isn’t a TV show, a movie, or a documentary, but instead a surprisingly large library of mobile games.

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Update after dramatic Hungry Jack’s arrest

Two men have been hit with an array of charges following a dramatic arrest in a Hungry Jack’s drive-through in Darwin.

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Ute of the future takes shape

The ute of the future is taking shape.

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Warning about ‘really nasty’ Covid variant

Australia should renew its arrangements with vaccine manufacturers ahead of 2023 due to the threat of evolving Covid variants, an expert has warned.

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Julie Bishop’s Insta beef with trolls

Former Liberal Party deputy leader Julie Bishop has drawn criticism over an Instagram post in which she seemingly changed her appearance using a filter.

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Warning over missed detail in US subs deal

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says it is “truly remarkable” the renewed debate about acquiring United States submarines has not considered how significantly it would undermine Australia’s sovereignty.

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’Road rage’ sparks bizarre stick fight in park

A video has emerged online of two men fighting with what appeared to be sticks on the side of the road in Sydney in what police allege is a bizarre road rage incident.

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PM to survey ‘worst ever’ floods

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has landed in the flood-devastated Kimberley in northern Western Australia, as residents stare down the state’s worst-ever flooding.

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Wild scenes as SUV zooms down busy beach

A South Australian woman has lost her driver’s license after she narrowly avoided allegedly colliding with a group of young children and their parents.

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Mexico erupts into absolute chaos

Large parts of northwestern Mexico have descended into chaos after the fiery arrest of the son of notorious drug kingpin El Chapo, Ovidio Guzman, as Mexican authorities confirm Guzman’s extradition to the US has been halted.

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Mass deaths in China after accident

Seventeen people were killed and 22 were injured Sunday in a road traffic accident in eastern China’s Jiangxi province, state media reported.

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Search for missing swimmer enters third day

The search for a swimmer who went missing off a notorious Victorian beach will enter its third day on Sunday.

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Not your average boring family SUV

Buyers looking for a mid-size SUV are spoilt for choice, with at least half a dozen top-notch options from the country’s most popular brands.

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Grim find reveals homeowner’s nightmare

An Aussie homeowner became desperate for help online after they made an alarming discovery on their doorstep.

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Record crowds flock to Summernats

Hundreds of thousands of car and mullet enthusiasts, along with some of Australia’s best burnout masters, have packed the streets of Canberra as the 35th Summernats continues in the capital.

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Terrifying threat in chilling prison letters

A self-proclaimed “sovereign citizen” wrote a series of chilling letters while behind bars on remand for bomb threat charges.

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Subs doubts as AUKUS deadline looms

As Australia’s deadline for choosing a nuclear submarine provider draws nearer, warnings have emerged from the United States which could spell trouble.

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Best of CES: What Gadgets Stood Out at This Year’s Big Tech Show?

CES is known as a place where companies can show off boundary-pushing gadgets. This year, paperlike speakers, a robot pet and tools to keep us connected even in the desert were on display. WSJ news editor for personal tech Shara Tibken joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss the gadgets and trends that stood out in Las Vegas.

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Teen hospitalised after falling from car

A teenager is in hospital with life threatening injuries after falling from the back of a travelling car in South Australia.

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Woman dead after horror head on smash

One person has died and four others, including young children, have been hospitalised after a horror head on smash.

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‘Worst nightmare’: Tragic start to 2023

Victoria has suffered through a horror start to the year, with seven men killed in car crashes already, as police beg drivers to get “serious” about road safety.

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Video captures thrashing shark’s rescue

A group of young fishermen has rushed to the aid of a stranded shark in Perth’s outer north.

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Cabbie ’kicked in the head’, critical: cops

A taxi driver is fighting for life after allegedly being bashed by several men in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley.

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Byron driver baffled by $120 parking fine

A woman had an unlucky start to the new year when she received a fine after parking in Byron Bay.

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Grim forecast despite end of La Nina

Despite the end of La Nina finally on the horizon, a grim new forecast has been revealed for Australia for the coming months.

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‘Tragic’: Disturbing details about horror crash

A devastating accident which claimed the lives of four men in Victoria’s north was “avoidable”, police have claimed.

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Major change coming to Australia’s weather

Australia could be in for a summer of heatwaves and bushfires at the end of the year as experts predict after three years of wet weather influenced by La Nina, we could enter a hot and dry El Nino phase.

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AFL star blasted for ‘embarrassing’ tweet

Former Collingwood champion Dane Swan has received searing criticism online after he attempted to shame men for buying tampons, while inadvertently revealing he did not know what tampons looked like.

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Boy critical, female driver four times limit

A woman has been charged over a devastating crash that left a young boy fighting for his life on the NSW Central Coast.

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Tesla ploughs into Sydney footpath

A Tesla crash has sparked the fury of locals after it mounted the kerb on a busy city street, with concerns that speeding in the area could end someone’s life.

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‘Giant hail’: Monster storm to smash states

Record-breaking floods have inundated the Kimberley Region in Western Australia as flood warnings remain in place in almost every state.

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Man charged over multiple hit and runs

A man has been charged over three separate hit and run incidents across Brisbane, one allegedly involving an elderly cyclist.

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Third fatality in Christmas crash tragedy

The father of a 19-year-old man, who died alongside his 17-year-old girlfriend in a car crash just after Christmas, has passed away in hospital.

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Teens ‘critical’ after e-scooter crash

Two teenagers were left fighting for their lives following an e-scooter crash on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast on Tuesday night.

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Big Final Fantasy news coming in 2023

Yoshinori Kitase, the producer of Final Fantasy 7 Remake and its sequel, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, has teased a big announcement for the Final Fantasy series sometime this year.

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Video game publishers pay tribute to Ken Block

Tributes have poured in from video game publishers following the death of legendary American rally driver Ken Block, who passed away in a snowmobile accident at the age of 55.

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Square Enix doubles down on NFT games

Square Enix, the publisher behind massive series like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Nier, has released a New Year letter reaffirming support for controversial NFT and blockchain games.

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Man dies saving daughter from rip

A heroic father has died after swimming into a rip to save his daughter’s life on the mid north coast this afternoon.

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$17k toilet solves huge loo issue

It’s the world’s biggest showcase for gizmos and gadgets and it’s almost guaranteed that something unveiled this week at a huge trade fair in Las Vegas will end up on your wish list.

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‘F***ing t***’: Kayaker clashes with fisherman

An angler and a kayaker seem to have ruined each other’s day with an epic tangle on Sydney Harbour.

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Persona developer working on ‘several’ new titles

Atlus, the developer of the incredibly popular JRPG series Persona, has said that it’s working on several new titles, which are set to be announced sometime in 2023.

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Don’t put Alexa in your bedroom

Alexa is a common member of many households, but there is a room of the house where you might want to keep the piece of tech far away – and it’s for one creepy reason.

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Cop doing donuts in trolley goes viral

A Victoria Police officer has been filmed in her uniform being pushed around a roundabout in a shopping trolley.

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State hit with worst road toll since 2012

Queensland has recorded its deadliest year on the roads since 2012, with nearly 300 lives lost in 12 months.

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Russia’s astonishing disaster revealed

Frustrated Vladimir Putin has lost more than 105,000 soldiers and an eye-watering number of vehicles as his calamitous war continues to falter. The tyrant unleashed his troops into Ukraine on February 24, and since then he has seen an average of 30 tanks and armoured trucks destroyed each day by defenders.

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Emu eager for treats gets head stuck in paper bag

An emu offered snacks from a paper bag in Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, got in over its head as it struggled to get the packaging off.

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‘Hero’ surfer carries shark back to sea

A fearless surfer has been praised after he picked up a struggling shark with his bare hands and carried it back out into the ocean.

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