Shock reason for autumn heatwave

The ending of La Nina may have led to parts of Australia experiencing a warmer autumn than summer.

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Woman killed by ute in beachside suburb

A woman has died in hospital after she was struck by a ute in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

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Standout new SUV takes on Toyota

Hyundai’s new big seven-seat SUV gives environmentally conscious families an option outside extremely expensive all-electric options.

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U.S. Military Prepares for Space Warfare with New Tech

The Pentagon is gearing up for a future conflict in space. It comes as China and Russia deploy missiles and lasers that can take out satellites and disrupt military and civilian communications. WSJ aerospace and defense industry reporter Doug Cameron joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss how the U.S. military is preparing for potential threats. Photo: Getty Images

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Chinese Space Agency Discovers Lunar Source of Water

Fox News reports that samples from a Chinese mission to the surface of the moon have revealed a potential source of water. The lunar dirt was found to contain tiny glass beads holding liquid water.

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Wives tricked into exposing Russians

Russian wives have been duped into exposing information about their husbands in the military.

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$555 new fine facing Aussie drivers

From today distracted drivers in Victoria are facing new road rules that carry a $555 fine and four demerit points, with the change aimed at reducing the number of tragic deaths happening on the state’s roads.

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Three arrested after alleged kidnapping, torture

Three people have been charged after two men were allegedly kidnapped and one tortured by a group in balaclavas.

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Experts Call for Pause in Development of Advanced AI Systems

'The Guardian' reports that over 1,000 artificial intelligence experts have issued a call for a temporary halt to developing AI. The experts, which include Elon Musk, think the halt should last for at least six months so that the dangers of systems like GPT-4 can be studied and mitigated.

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Ricciardo’s weirdest shoey request

F1 favourite Daniel Ricciardo is blamed for starting a worldwide craze of doing a ‘shoey’, and he’s revealed just how much his fans want to do one with him.

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Elon Musk goes nuclear on AI

Heavy hitters in the tech and business world are coming out swinging against emerging artificial intelligence technology (AI).

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‘F**king sad’: Hasbulla’s shocking cat video

Russian internet personality Hasbulla Magomedov is under fire after a video surfaced online showing him allegedly abusing his cat Barsik

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Black hole 33 billion times the Sun found

The “biggest ever” black hole has been detected by astronomers using a new technique, opening up “tantalising” possibilities for space exploration.

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Man’s cruel act involving bin chicken

A man has allegedly captured an Ibis bird and performed cruel acts against it near a Sydney train station.

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Warning as giant hole rips through the sun

The sun has developed a massive “hole” 20 times larger than Earth, marking the second such occurrence in a week.

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YouTuber slammed after tipping waitress

MrBeast is facing mixed reactions to his latest viral TikTok in which he claimed to give a waitress with a brand-new car — wrapped with logos promoting his business ventures.

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Flood-damaged bridge to be ‘six-times stronger’

Western Australia’s government has fast-tracked the tender process to build a new bridge over the Fitzroy River, with the new structure to be “six-times stronger”.

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Redfall is a great game with one big problem

The vampire-hunting game from Arkane is an absolute blast to play, but its multiplayer focus could be its undoing.

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It’s official: Iconic model returns to Oz

Volkswagen has confirmed it will launch five electric cars by the end of next year, including the ID.Buzz, a modern interpretation of the iconic Kombi van. There will also be a tradie focused version dubbed the ID.Buzz Cargo.

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Why this dog should be banned

A vet has called for a dog breed to be banned from suburban homes after a two-year-old girl mauled by her pet.

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Supermassive Black Hole May Pose Threat to Earth

Scientists have reclassified a nearby galaxy after discovering that it contains a supermassive black hole facing our own solar system. 'New York Post' reports that the Royal Astronomical Society began studying the PBC J2333.9-2343 galaxy after it "showed peculiar properties".

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State to ban common item Aussies love

A morning coffee is an Australian institution. But there is a catch: The single-use takeaway coffee cup is a massive problem to get rid of.

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Crazy reason Aussies can’t buy a new car

A whopping 60,000 new cars are stuck on boats off the Australian coast due to a backlog of quarantine cleaning.

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PM and key ally at odds over AUKUS subs

The finalising of the $368bn AUKUS submarine deal has set up a potential clash between Labor and the peak union body over nuclear power.

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‘Don’t want it’: Pollies clash over subs deal

An Australian senator and a former US Navy secretary, who served under Donald Trump, have argued over Australia’s $368bn AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine deal.

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Aussie giant hit by cybercriminals

Crown Resorts has revealed it was one of a number of organisations caught up in a global data breach.

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Scientists Say Mars Habitats Could Be Built With Potato-Based Concrete

The Byte reports that scientists in the United Kingdom have created a type of concrete out of potato starch called 'StarCrete'.

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Microsoft’s $69 Billion Activision Deal Takes Another Step Toward Approval

'Bloomberg' reports that Microsoft's chances of gaining approval for its acquisition of Activision Blizzard increased after U.K. regulators reduced the scope of their probe.

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Terrifying moment truck’s brakes fail on hill

Dashcam footage has captured the terrifying moment a truck careens down a hill, forcing cars into oncoming traffic, after its brakes failed.

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‘Freak event’: Shark victim speaks out

A man bitten twice by sharks and forced to wait for help for hours on a remote island chain has spoken of his ordeal, describing the attack as a “freak event”.

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Albo’s last minute deal to save election vow

A deal to save one of Anthony Albanese’s key election promises has been struck, paving the way for the government’s signature climate policy to become law.

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Staggering archaeological find exposes cult

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered more than 2000 ancient mummified sheep heads left as offerings in a temple to the pharaoh Ramses II, the tourism and antiquities ministry said Sunday.

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State to be smashed with week of rain

An intense wet weather system has pushed east across the country overnight, bringing seven days of rain to one city.

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Major change in Aussie dating apps

A government probe into the safety of online dating sites has triggered changes in how the apps themselves operate, and the measures they go to ensure safety of their users.

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‘Cleansing’: Putin’s sick plan for Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted a “total cleansing” of Ukraine with “house-to-house terror” to subdue its people, leaked spy documents show.

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‘Worst place’: Activist fires back at NZ

An anti-trans rights campaigner has fired parting shots at New Zealand after she fled the country following an overwhelming counter-protest.

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‘Very sceptical’: Skeleton theory debunked

A team of Australian orthopaedic surgeons and infectious disease specialists have debunked a scientific breakthrough which was lauded as rewriting our understanding of human history.

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Luxury brand wows with new SUV

Lexus is charging ahead with electric cars.

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US city ‘gone’ as huge tornado kills 23

At least 23 people were killed, dozens of others injured and four remained missing after powerful tornadoes ripped through the United States on Friday night, leaving a trail of destruction in its path, officials said.

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N Korea tests ‘radioactive tsunami’ weapon

North Korea made a worrying announcement this week as it claimed to have got its hands on the same “radioactive tsunami” weapon that was obtained by Russia earlier this year.

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Zuckerberg announces huge personal news

From Facebook to family of five!

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Reason why Abbie lost 1k followers

Abbie Chatfield has revealed she lost thousands of followers on Instagram after sharing a raunchy new marketing campaign for her weeknight radio show.

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Space light show to dazzle

A coronal hole on the surface of the sun, roughly the size of earth, is set to create geomagnetic storms allowing Australians to get a glimpse of the southern lights.

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Man’s mega battle against ‘dangerous’ tree

A disgruntled homeowner has hit out at his local council for not removing a tree he says is “dangerous” and has already damaged property.

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Car brand defends controversial move

Honda Australia insists customers are happy with its controversial shift to a new sales model, despite a dramatic decline in sales.

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Physicists Find Evidence of ‘Time Reflections’

Physicists at the City University of New York's Advanced Science Research Center (CUNY ASRC) have put the theory of 'time reflections' into practice.

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Samples From Near-Earth Asteroid Reveal Building Blocks of Life

CNN reports that Japan's Hayabusa2 mission has detected organic molecules in samples collected from near-Earth asteroid Ryugu. According to researchers, samples taken from two different locations on the asteroid revealed uracil, a key element in the building blocks of RNA. CNN explains that uracil is a nitrogen-containing compound, otherwise known as a nucleobase, and one of the five nucleobases found in DNA and RNA.

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Stolen puppy returned after dog-napping

A 12-week-old puppy has had an emotional reunion with its owners after he was stolen during a home burglary.

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Dark side effect of ‘alarming’ Insta filters

With an estimated 3.6 billion users worldwide, social media is ingrained in today’s culture.

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World’s first 3D-printed rocket fails to make orbit after launch from Florida

After two scrubbed attempts, Relativity Space successfully launched the world's first 3D-printed rocket from Florida's Cape Canaveral's Space Force Station. However, the rocket failed to make orbit following an “anomaly” with Terran's second stage.

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Sky goes black as freak storm hits Melbourne

Melburnians were caught off guard this morning when a surprise storm drenched the city and blocked out the sun, turning the sky black.

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Flash flooding, storm causes chaos

Melbourne has been hammered by a surprise thunderstorm as heavy rainfall continues to cause flash flooding.

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Scientists Create Detailed Diagram of an Insect’s Brain

Engadget reports that scientists have created a detailed "circuit map" of an insect brain, an accomplishment that may shed light on how the brain processes data.

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Are Aussies ‘safe’ on TikTok?

The Aussie boss of one of the most popular social media apps has defended the site, saying China does not hold personal data of Australian users.

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Mazda’s reveals details of new SUV

Mazda is moving up in the world.

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More charges for anti-Woodside protester

Police have laid further charges against an anti-Woodside protester following the execution of a search warrant at her home.

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Russian jet intercepts US nuke bombers

A Russian fighter jet intercepted US nuclear capable bombers just days after an American drone was dramatically brought down.

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‘Nightmares’: Horror find in Queensland bed

A horrifying snake discovery has sparked warnings for people to thoroughly check under the covers before bed to avoid getting an alarming surprise.

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Hardcore new road racer has arrived

The newest weapon from Porsche turns its pint-sized Cayman sports car into a red-hot hardcore road racer.

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‘Huge problems’: China warning on subs deal

An Australian academic has flagged major concerns about the consequences of the AUKUS deal on global military relations.

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Dozens of sharks spotted at Gold Coast beach

Gold Coast ocean enthusiasts have had an incredible, up-close encounter with a critically endangered shark species after witnessing a magnificent swarming event at a popular beach.

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Why Aussies are furious about this photo

NSW Police are investigating an incident involving one of their own vehicles after an infuriated motorist spotted the car parked in a space reserved for disability-permit holders.

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SAS soldier arrested, charged for war crimes

Australian police have arrested a decorated former SAS soldier and will soon charge him with war crimes after he was allegedly caught on camera shooting an Afghan man in a field while deployed in Afghanistan.

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Reason woman was booted off Jetstar flight

A woman branded a “drunk Karen” after she was booted off a Gold Coast flight became the “internet’s No.1 star” because of the vicious social media attention she received, a court has been told.

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Aussie’s desperate act after e-bike explodes

A man has been forced to jump out of a second storey window after an e-bike exploded and set fire to his home.

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‘Heartbreaking’ update after mass fish death

Grim images continue to emerge from the Darling River in regional NSW as low oxygen levels saw millions of fish in the waterway die.

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Woman fined for driving half a car

Police were left baffled in Melbourne’s western suburbs after watching a car drive by that appeared to be missing half of its front end.

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Big problems with new budget car brand

Chery’s second bite at Australia has a different flavour.

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Horror moment roo charges at woman

A bushwalker who tried to save a joey stuck in a fence has described the harrowing moment its mother launched a vicious attack on her.

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Boy bucked, stomped on by bull

A young boy has been flown to hospital after a bull stomped on his leg in the South Burnett region.

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New luxury SUV can do it all

Plug-in hybrids haven’t found much success in Australia yet, but could Lexus’ new mid-sizer change all that? We find out.

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Photo shows incredible find on Venus

It has long been assumed that Venus is a dying planet, but new findings have shown promising signs of activity.

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Will Putin actually be arrested?

The International Criminal Court has taken the major step of issuing an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin over the Ukrainian war.

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Scientists Revive ‘Zombie’ Virus Frozen in Permafrost for Almost 50,000 Years

French professor Jean-Michel Claverie discovered the 48,000-year-old frozen virus at several permafrost sites located in Siberia. Business Insider reports that his team found that the "zombie" virus could still infect single-celled amoebas.

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Can you see what’s wrong with news anchor?

China has unveiled its latest technological exploit - an AI news anchor who claims to have the professional skills of a “thousand presenters”.

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LG email about TV stuns customer

An appliance and electronic company’s response to a customer’s complaint regarding a broken TV has baffled the internet, putting into question how long such devices should last for.

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‘One million fish’ dead in Aussie river

An alarming fish kill on the Darling River at Menindee in outback NSW shows what is believed to be as many as a million dead fish.

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‘Please settle up’: Road toll scam warning

Australian drivers are being warned about a new SMS phishing scam hacking into motorists’ personal and financial information.

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Worrying sign as Australia’s weather changes

La Nina has left the building – and its absence is already being felt as temperatures rise.

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OpenAI Unveils New Chatbot That Can ‘See’ Uploaded Images

On March 14, the San Francisco tech company behind ChatGPT announced a new version of its artificial intelligence software. NBC reports that OpenAI said its new GPT-4 software, "can solve difficult problems with greater accuracy, thanks to its broader general knowledge and problem solving abilities."

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TikTok could face ban on some Aussie phones

The Albanese government is watching closely as the Biden administration takes on TikTok, demanding the Chinese social media company sell the app or face a ban in the US.

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Hyundai’s Porsche beating peformance car

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is simply a more entertaining high-performance EV. Due to arrive in Australia in the first half of 2024, it’s expertly engineered to satisfy EV fans who love driving. But the Ioniq 5 N can also make petrolheads feel right at home behind its thick-rimmed steering wheel.

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State Aussies are fleeing in droves

One Australian state has lost thousands of residents in recent months, who are seemingly preferring the warmer weather of other regions of Australia, new data suggests.

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‘Unseasonable’ heat to last for months

The warmer weather in one state could likely be a sign the autumn chills aren’t far away, but meteorologists aren’t ruling out a hot April ahead.

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Woman run down in ‘horrific’ Macca’s ordeal

A woman has spoken out after an “unhinged” Macca’s-fuelled attack that left her in hospital with serious injuries.

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Why millions of Aussies face grim winter

Millions of Australians could bear the brunt of gas shortages over the coming winters, the energy regulator has warned as it calls for more investment.

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Scientists Develop ‘Hansel And Gretel’ Method To Help Robots Explore New Worlds

Researchers from the University of Arizona have developed new technology that will allow flocks of robots to go house hunting on other planets. Dr. Wolfgang Fink, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at UArizona, is the lead author of a new paper, that outlines how rovers, lake landers, and even submersible vehicles could communicate with each other over a network that could greatly expand our ability to explore planets. In a nod to the fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel," the researchers named their patent-pending concept the "Breadcrumb-Style Dynamically Deployed Communication Network" paradigm, or DDCN. "If you remember the book, you know how Hansel and Gretel dropped breadcrumbs to make sure they'd find their way back," adds Fink. ”In our scenario, the 'breadcrumbs' are miniaturized sensors that piggyback on the rovers, which deploy the sensors as they traverse a cave or other subsurface environment”. The robots would monitor their environment and proceed on their own, but would be connected to each other via a wireless data connection, deploying communication nodes along the way like breadcrumbs. The system could even be used to explore the oceans of distant planets. In places that call for submersible robots, the system could consist of a lander, either floating on a lake, as might be the case on Titan, or sitting on the ice atop a subsurface ocean like on Europa – that is connected to the submarine. Having developed the rovers and the communication technology, Fink's group is now working on building the actual mechanism by which the rovers would deploy the communication nodes.

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U.S. vs. China: How China Is Playing Catch-Up on Nuclear-Submarine Tech

China is working to modernize its ballistic missile submarine fleet after decades of falling behind the U.S. as it looks to strengthen its nuclear deterrence capabilities. WSJ compares the submarine fleets and the technology of their missiles.

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YouTuber charged over UFC media pass scam

The page of an Australian YouTube creator, charged after allegedly creating fake media passes and sneaking into a UFC event in Perth, is no longer up.

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Countries rally against rapid EV rollout

A powerful bloc of countries has joined forces to challenge the European Union’s ban on internal combustion powered vehicles by 2035.

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Town to break 150-year-old heat record

A four-day heatwave will push across the country with a final surge of soaring temperatures.

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Plan to use jail tactic on Aussie school kids

A tactic used in NSW prisons could soon be implemented in some Aussie schools under a proposed plan reportedly being considered by Labor.

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Stingray ‘gets revenge’ on Aussie

A hunting trip went horribly wrong for an Australian man when a stingray “enacted its revenge”.

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Unwanted twist as La Nina ends

The Bureau of Meteorology has declared La Nina is finally over, bringing an end to years of rainy conditions and record floods.

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Fake letter about trans scandal sparks uproar

A Tasmanian newspaper has come under fire after it published a misleading letter which falsely reported an incident involving a man entering the female toilets at an aquatic centre.

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Pfizer’s $64 billion bet on ‘huge’ technology

US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has announced a deal to buy biotech firm Seagen, which specialises in innovative cancer treatment, for $US43 billion ($A64.6 billion).

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Shocking video emerges in Sydney

A motorist has managed to capture the moment a bizarre act of car surfing takes place on a busy urban road.

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Aussie city singled out for the ‘worst drivers’

Drivers in Adelaide are apparently cut from a different cloth to those in other parts of the country – refusing to partake in the customary “thank you” wave and give way on skinny streets.

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Game-changing cut-price EV confirmed

MG’s electric car assault is continuing full steam ahead.

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Luxe new offering for six-figure workers

FIFO workers will soon be able to live in luxury resort-style accommodation equipped with Olympic-sized swimming pools, restaurant, tavern, cinema and golf simulators.

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Woman, child killed in horror smash

A woman and a child have died after a serious smash in Sydney’s southwest.

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Jordan Peterson shares ‘milking’ porn video

Dr Jordan Peterson has been roasted online for sharing a “male milking” BDSM fetish porn video falsely portrayed as being from a Chinese Communist Party “sperm bank”.

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Drone captures terrifying shark encounter

An Aussie drone operator has told of the terrifying moment a large shark glided towards unsuspecting swimmers and spearfishers at a popular NSW beach, as she watched on unable to warn them.

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Man charged, girl fights for life after crash

A man has been charged after a horror inner city car accident left a teenage girl fighting for life and four others injured.

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The SUV that gives you more for free

Cars for large families are few and far between, but Hyundai’s Palisade SUV is one of the most accomplished and versatile in the business.

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‘Restart’: Jacqui’s stern AUKUS warning

Australia will struggle to find the 20,000 workers required to build the nation’s new submarine fleet unless the defence force is cleaned up, Jacqui Lambie has warned.

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Primary students ‘vaping in lunch hours’

Annastacia Palaszczuk has sounded the alarm on the number of young people vaping amid concerns primary school students had taken up the habit.

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Upskirt pic prompts camera review

A review has been launched into mobile phone detection cameras after one snapped a compromising picture of a woman, sparking privacy concerns.

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Eye-watering cost for Aust to go nuclear

Anthony Albanese is gearing up to make a major announcement on the path forward for Australia’s plan for nuclear powered submarines, but the government has yet to reveal the program’s eye-watering cost.

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New twist after ‘sovereign citizen’ shot dead

Footage has emerged of the mother of a suspected “sovereign citizen” – who was gunned down earlier this month by police during a traffic stop – herself arguing with officers in a similar incident a year prior to her son’s death.

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Bizarre phenomenon sweeping China

Citizens of the Chinese province of Liaoning were told to find shelter after it looked like it started to rain worms.

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Why are researchers so excited about Mars?

Why are researchers so excited about Mars?

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‘Distress’: Woman’s traffic camera horror

A female driver has been left mortified after discovering a traffic camera photographed her underwear.

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Driver’s excuse to cops after bold act

A driver was spotted tossing a stubby can out his window as he was followed by police after being caught speeding.

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Very awkward error in wedding menu

Everyone loves a wedding, and the meal is one of the most anticipated moments of the day.

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Asteroid could hit Earth on Valentine’s Day

A new asteroid named 2023 DW has been discovered by scientists — and there’s a slim chance it might ruin everyone’s Valentine’s Day plans.

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Dad’s heroic act to save daughter

A dad has revealed the moment he heroicly stepped in front of his toddler daughter to protect her from a deadly snake, only to get bitten himself.

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State’s flood records set to be broken

Residents in northwest Queensland have been evacuated from their homes following record-breaking floods, with the southeast preparing for damaging winds and rain.

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$750m ‘vertical village’ set to transform city

Brisbane’s CBD is set to welcome a new $750 million mixed-use development in the form of a towering office, retail and dining space.

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Twist in ‘$100 million’ Musk sacking saga

Twitter has slapped a “misleading” fact check on a viral claim that the social media platform may be on the hook for a $US100 million payout to a disabled Icelandic entrepreneur who was sacked and then un-sacked in an ugly public spat with Elon Musk.

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‘Zombie viruses’ brought back from the dead

Researchers have raised alarm bells over “zombie viruses” being released by thawing Arctic permafrost that has been frozen for tens of thousands of years.

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Driver’s huge fine for sneaky pit stop

A driver has been fined hundreds of dollars for using a council power box to recharge his electric vehicle.

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Instagram suffers major outage

Instagram is currently down with Australian users unable to refresh their feeds.

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Matt Preston’s top five cheap kitchen must-haves

Matt Preston wants Australian cooks to stop making impulse appliance purchases and test cheaper models before committing serious dollars.

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Why do some people get dizzy while travelling?

Why do some people get dizzy while travelling?

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North Korea’s chilling threat to US

North Korea warned that it would be a “clear declaration of war” if its missiles were shot down during their test launches over the Pacific Ocean.

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Honda confirms all-new SUV model for Oz

Honda has confirmed a new arrival in the hotly contested compact SUV market.

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As Twitter Slashes Staff, Silicon Valley Watches to See How It Works

Since Elon Musk took over Twitter, the company has made massive layoffs. Others in tech are watching to see how a significantly smaller staff is running the platform and if there are lessons they can take away. Wall Street Journal Twitter reporter Alexa Corse joins WSJ Tech News Briefing host Zoe Thomas to discuss. Photo by Storyblocks.

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‘Abomination’: Dancer’s church confrontation

A woman has been filmed attacking a male ballet dancer during a “stunning” performance in front of Sydney’s iconic St Mary’s Cathedral.

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Insiders expose Meta plan to sack thousands

Thousands of Meta workers could be laid off as soon as this week, according to insiders at the company, which owns social media platforms Facebook and Instagram.

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Horror way snakes sneak into your home

A man known as “The Snake Hunter” has unveiled a startling technique used by snakes to slither their way into the tiniest of spaces — including right under your seemingly secure front door.

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Urgent recall over faulty fridge

A popular fridge has been urgently recalled over fears it could start a fire due to a defect.

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Massive loss as key Ukraine city set to fall

Ukraine pledged on Monday to bolster its defences in frontline Bakhmut, after reports that Kyiv was withdrawing from the city that has become a symbolic prize in the war.

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Why these Dyson backpacks are the future

Schoolchildren in Melbourne’s inner west are paving the way towards a healthier future one backpack at a time thanks to a new initiative helping the city breathe easier.

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‘Bloody idiot’: Hoon’s 200km/h brag

Hoon drivers in one state have been threatened with massive fines and even jail time, as videos showing drivers travelling at extreme speeds circulate on social media.

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‘Severe pest’: Neighbour’s brutal note

A dog owner has hit back after their puppy was called a “pest” for its continuous barking.

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Push for Australia to act on TikTok ‘risk’

The Coalition has lashed Labor for its “haphazard and inconsistent” approach to TikTok after an audit revealed departments were able to go their own way on banning the app on government devices.

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Leaked WhatsApps expose sinister Covid plan

The UK’s former Health Secretary plotted to “deploy the new variant” to “frighten the pants off everyone” into complying with lockdown, leaked text messages show.

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Note war erupts over beach car park

A shonky parker at Perth’s most iconic beach has been bombarded with a series of hilarious letters.

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State hit with hottest day in two years

Temperatures are climbing in Sydney ahead of a scorching week with heatwave conditions lingering on the NSW coast.

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The Effects of Cosmic Radiation

The effects of cosmic radiation

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Woman hits back at bizarre dog demand

A Sydney woman has been stunned to find a letter at her property accusing her dog of “unsettling” neighbours across three eastern Sydney streets.

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Facebook post could cost you $11,000

Dishonest drivers are taking to social media to buy and sell demerit points, posting in marketplaces and designated group pages and risking fines up to $11,000 in states like NSW.

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Unsettling claims Putin has ‘gone mad’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has “gone mad with power” according to one of his key political opponents, who claims a third world war will remain a possibility for as long as the dictatorial leader rules Russia.

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Truck smashes into bus stop in crazy video

A bystander’s rear view dashcam has captured the terrifying moment a truck swerves onto a footpath and ploughs through an Adelaide intersection, narrowly missing cars and a home.

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Desperate search for 18yo continues today

Rescue crews have resumed the search for an 18-year-old swimmer who disappeared off Freshwater Beach in Sydney’s north on Saturday evening.

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Chinese SUV promises best of both worlds

Are plug-in hybrids really the best of both worlds? The MG HS +EV offers a pure electric drive of up to 63km, with a petrol engine backup for longer journeys.

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Ravaged country dealt another huge blow

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‘Surrounded’: Disturbing report from Ukraine

The head of Russian mercenary group Wagner said on Friday his forces had “practically encircled” Bakhmut, an industrial city in eastern Ukraine that has seen the fiercest fighting of Moscow’s invasion.

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Pokemon players warn of serious bug

Players of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have raised the alarm about a devastating bug with the games’ recent update which could see players lose hundreds of hours of gameplay.

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Frustrated motorists speak out

Car trouble? Send your motoring questions to Cars@news.com.au and our advice columnist Iain Curry will get on the case.

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Crazy truth about TikTok threatens Netflix

TikTok is closing in on streaming giant Netflix when it comes to the amount of time US adults spend on the platforms, according to a report released Thursday by Insider Intelligence.

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No penalty for ‘provoked’ croc attack

First Nations community members in Far North Queensland’s Bloomfield Valley are enormously proud of their Country.

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Horror car crash sees building collapse

Wild footage has been released of a car involved in a police chase losing control and crashing into a building, causing the structure to partially collapse and leaving one pedestrian dead.

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Bizarre number plate baffles drivers

A photograph of an unconventional licence plate has caused a stir on social media after being circulated by a concerned passerby.

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‘Worse than summer’ heatwave looms

Meteorologists are predicting a monster heatwave to bear down in NSW, with warnings it will be unlike anything seen this summer.

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Tesla outlines plans for cheaper models

Tesla has outlined plans to introduce a family of budget-priced electric cars to be manufactured at a new factory in Mexico.

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Fury as ‘safe’ tree completely destroys car

A Sydney resident has hit out at the City of Sydney after a huge tree crushed a parked car just months after the council deemed it to be safe.

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Staggering cost to fix crucial problem

A $2.3bn backlog of funding is needed by NSW councils to maintain the state’s roads to a safe standard, new data has revealed.

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Worrying news emerging from Taiwan

Taiwan’s defence ministry says 29 Chinese aircraft and four ships have been detected around Taiwan this morning (6am local time), in a worrying escalation of tensions in the region.

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Final Fantasy 16 won’t be on PC this year

The producer of Final Fantasy 16, the next game in the celebrated RPG series, has said that the PC version of the game likely won’t be released this year.

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Big change coming to TikTok in days

A big change is coming to social media platform TikTok – and it might not be welcomed by teenagers.

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Asteroid samples suggest origin of life on Earth may have come via impact

Scientists have now confirmed that samples taken from the asteroid Ryugu contain organic molecules. Gizmodo reports that the revelation adds credence to the theory that the origin of life on Earth could have been delivered via meteorite and asteroid impacts.

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Anti-creep technology for adult content

Online creators for the first time ever have been given protection from creeps who steal paywalled content then share it elsewhere online, with friends, or store it in personal archives.

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Aussies to be paid to ditch their cars

Australians are hypocrites when it comes to car ownership, according to Uber, which says people want to own their own car, but aren’t’ happy about traffic and are critical of how often their neighbours drive.

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