vendredi 30 juin 2023

Bizarre find in Westfield car park

A shopper has been left stunned after finding what looks like “alien eggs” on a car park ceiling.

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$700 million boost to regional city

Townsville will be home to the Australian Defence Force’s newest asset, the AH-64E Apache helicopters.

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jeudi 29 juin 2023

Supermarket recycling program to continue

The nation’s biggest supermarkets have been granted conditional authorisation to continue in-store soft plastics recycling operations following the suspension of the now defunct REDcycle program.

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Insane price of bag smaller than salt grain

A handbag that is so small it requires a microscope to be seen sold for almost $100,000 at an auction.

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Man swarmed by seagulls in UK

A man was swarmed by over 20 seagulls on England's Brighton Beach after bringing hot chips for lunch.

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Get out: Tradie captures wild arrest

A tradie has captured the heart-racing moment a Victoria police officer told a teenage girl to “get out of the f**king car” during an arrest in south-east Melbourne.

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Insane moment car mounts another

Footage of the insane moment a car mounted another before flipping onto its roof and its driver got out and allegedly brandished a knife has emerged.

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mercredi 28 juin 2023

Bathroom note sparks firefighter fury

A note on the toilet door of a rural fire station in the New South Wales Central West has exposed the plight of firefighters who’ve been without running water for nearly two months.

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Chimpanzee Caged for Life Sees the Sky for the First Time

Vanilla the chimpanzee is a survivor of a medical research facility, and has spent 28 years living in cages.

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Queensland drone footage captures sharks eating whale

Footage captured off the coast of Queensland's Hervey Bay has warned people to stay away from marine animal remains. After marine rangers witnessed over 50 tiger sharks feeding on a humpback whale carcass.

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Why you shouldnt drive this new Ferrari

Ferrari has recalled its new hybrid supercar and ordered customers to stop driving due to the risk of fire.

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Why online gambling ads could be banned

A federal government committee has recommended phasing out advertising for online gambling in three years.

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mardi 27 juin 2023

Heart-breaking goodbye to zoo giraffe

Perth Zoo has had to make the “heartbreaking” decision to give their male giraffe a “dignified and peaceful end” as he succumbed to old age.

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MP slammed for foul-mouthed tweet

A Queensland MP has been reprimanded by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk after using foul language targeted at a federal Greens member on social media.

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Wombat breaks into campers tent

A camper was surprised when they returned to their tent to find a wombat enjoying a late night snack.

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lundi 26 juin 2023

Aussie divers rescue a little ray caught in fishing line

A pair of divers off the coast of Victoria, Australia, came to the aid of a fiddler ray that had swallowed a fishing line. Jules Casey, who frequently posts footage of what she sees below the waves off the coast of the Mornington Peninsula to her OneBreathDiver Instagram account, shared footage of the rescue on June 17.

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Wild moment 50 sharks feast on whale

WARNING: Graphic images

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San Francisco launches the worlds largest pride flag

Slay! San Francisco has launched the world's largest pride flag using laser beams!

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Canberra Shoe Thief Revealed to be Sneaky Local Fox

Swiper no swiping! A mystery bandit swiping shoes in Canberra was caught in the act.

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New Toyota SUV confirmed for Australia

Toyota’s new C-HR small SUV is locked in.

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Glaring omission in Albos $110m gift

The federal opposition have joined the chorus criticising the government for sending ageing military gear to Ukraine, and not the vehicles Kyiv have long been requesting.

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Clever dog picks up rubbish and puts it in a bin

A clever five-year-old border collie has been filmed doing her bit for the community of Clydebank, Scotland, after her owner trained her to pick up litter and take it to the nearest trash can. Alanna Jackson told Storyful that her dog Trinny was “helping keep the community clean.” In the videos, the adorable pooch can be seen responding to the word “litter” by picking up garbage with her mouth, and the word “clean” by taking it to a trash bin.

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dimanche 25 juin 2023

Albos $110m military package pledge

Australia has pledged a further $110 million in support to Ukraine, as Russia’s illegal war enters its 16th month.

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Car brands issue urgent recalls

Toyota has issued an urgent recall for its popular Yaris hatchback.

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Alligator rushes out of pond to chase fisherman

An alligator caught a crowd off guard when it rushed out of a pond and chased a nearby fisherman in South Carolina.

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New mission for forgotten Aussie base

A little known ex-Aussie NASA base has been earmarked to play a pivotal role in the next space mission led by the United States.

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Prepare: Urgent dam failure warning

Residents of two South Australian towns are bracing for potential flooding after heavy rains pushed their dams to the brink of failure following a recent spell of wild weather.

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samedi 24 juin 2023

Prepare: Urgent dam failure warning

Residents of two South Australian towns are bracing for potential flooding after heavy rains pushed their dams to the brink of failure following a recent spell of wild weather.

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Aussie animal believed extinct found

A population of critically-endangered Victorian grassland earless dragons thought to have been extinct in the wild have been rediscovered.

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Whole seasons rain to fall in one week

A 3000-kilometre rain band is forecast to engulf Australia next week, stretching from the Pilbara and Kimberly, across the outback and to the eastern seaboard, bringing with it soaking rains.

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Bull shark pulls man into the water

A fisherman has recounted his “scariest day” on the water after a bull shark grabbed his mate’s hand and dragged him into a river.

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Tech giants could face $6.8m fines for lies

Under historic new legislation proposed by the government, digital platforms could face penalties of up to $6.88m for failing to address systemic disinformation and misinformation.

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vendredi 23 juin 2023

Alleged predatory driver charged

A woman accused of “predatory driving” will face court after a horrific crash that killed a woman and three passengers earlier this year.

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Weird reason Earths rotation has shifted

Humans have caused the Earth to shift on its axis by almost a metre through one simple, seemingly innocuous activity.

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Serious risk: Grim 5 year China warning

A military expert has broken down the odds of a conflict with China in the coming years, issuing a sobering warning about the escalating tensions between the United States and the Asian superpower.

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jeudi 22 juin 2023

Grandma Shares Hilarious Video She Wants Played at her Funeral

93-year-old granny-turned-Tiktok-star Grandma Droniak wants this video played at her funeral, and it's left viewers in hysterics

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This $899 gadget is a game changer

Time is money – and convenience is king when you’re in a rush.

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Thunderstorms cut power to thousands

Almost 3,000 properties lost power overnight after a thunderstorm rumbled into South Australia.

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New SUVs amazing superpower

The Kia EV9 could be the household saviour to skyrocketing power bills.

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mercredi 21 juin 2023

Chinese car brands at war over EV prices

Aussie motorists in the market for an electric car will benefit from a price war between growing Chinese brands.

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Musk outlaws woke word on Twitter

Elon Musk has sparked controversy by declaring that the terms “cis” and “cisgender” will be regarded as slurs on Twitter.

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Catastrophic: Eerie letter before sub crisis

A letter from industry experts was sent to OceanGate’s CEO five years ago expressing concerns about the development of the now-missing submersible.

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mardi 20 juin 2023

Major twist in TV hosts driving charge

A national television presenter and well-known designer said his character has “been smeared” by a driving charge after it was thrown out of court.

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No time to waste: Warning on common item

A coalition of crossbenchers is set to pile the pressure on federal and state governments to accelerate plans to switch off households from gas, warning not doing so could risk the nation’s climate targets.

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Every avenue possible: Lambies vow

Jacqui Lambie says she’s prepared to explore “every avenue possible” to hold senior military brass to account for alleged war crimes.

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Protesters wild message to country

An 18-year-old woman has become the fifth climate protester charged this week after allegedly scaling infrastructure at a major port and glueing herself to a railing.

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lundi 19 juin 2023

Shocking alleged animal cruelty video revealed

A teenage girl who was filmed allegedly throwing a cat off a bridge from a moving car has been charged with animal cruelty.

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Rare freakish goblin shark found

People will soon get the chance to have a glimpse of a rare and freakish-looking shark found off the coast of Taiwan.

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Why this is a brilliant family car

SUVs dominate the Aussie car market, but big families on the look out for a new ride should consider a less trendy vehicle.

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Chat-GPT tech upends Aussie industry

I first fell in love with neural networks when Google DeepMind released the AlphaZero chess program in 2017.

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Battle for Ozs cheapest EV heats up

Chinese car companies MG and BYD are racing to deliver Australia’s cheapest electric car.

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Kindergarteners given gay penguin lesson

Madly in love penguins Sphen and Magic are giving NSW children as young as four an insight into same-sex relationships after the openly gay couple successfully raised their chick, Lara.

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dimanche 18 juin 2023

Wild reality of needle-free vaccines

Queensland is one step closer to producing needle-free vaccine patches, with biotechnology giant Vaxxas estimating they are three to five years away from releasing their first commercial product.

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Aussies warned on common household item

Australians are being urged to stop using natural gas and switch to electric household items if the country “is to have any hope” of reaching its 2050 net-zero deadline, a new report has warned.

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Big changes coming for cult 4WD

Big changes are coming for the Nissan Patrol.

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Netanyahu announces investment by Intel in Israel amid tech backlash

Intel, Israel’s largest employer, will spend $25 billion on a new factory in Kiryat Gat. The factory is set to open in 2027, and will be the largest-ever international investment for Israel. REUTERS/Amir Cohen/File Photo/File Photo

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Dachshunds break new world record

Thousands of little furry legs have been spotted walking around Melbourne breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest dog walk for a single breed.

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Fatal mistake could threaten the world

It sounds like a Bond movie plot device: a nuclear-tipped torpedo is on its way to destroy New York City with a radioactive tsunami.

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Icy blast threatens more snow

New South Wales continues to record some of its most coldest mornings this year so far, as icy blasts welcome snow in the alpine areas.

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samedi 17 juin 2023

Car fraudsters shock rip-off method

The shocking method car fraudsters are using to rip off potential buyers has been revealed, as the NSW government announces a plan to crack down on the soaring levels of odometer fraud.

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Wild moment car flips on major highway

Terrifying footage has captured the moment a car and truck collide, sending the smaller vehicle hurtling across a major highway.

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vendredi 16 juin 2023

Criminally entitled driver slammed

Fury has broken out over a terrible display of parking in the heart of a beachside suburb on a peak morning when options were few and far between.

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States to get massive snow dump in icy blast

A massive dumping of snow is forecast to fall on the nation’s alpine regions after a slow start to the snow sports season.

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China accused of worldwide cyber espionage

Online attackers with clear links to China are behind a vast cyber espionage campaign targeting government agencies of interest to Beijing, Google subsidiary Mandiant says.

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jeudi 15 juin 2023

Disturbing scene inside car at surf club

A dog has been spotted inside a parked car “full of barbed wire” near Lake Macquarie, horrifying locals.

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Subzero shock for sun-drenched state

Parts of the country’s southern and eastern regions woke to subzero temperatures on Friday morning, with Brisbane dropping to 7.3C, its lowest temperature so far this year.

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Im calling police:Bus driver shoves kid

A Transperth bus driver has been stood down after he was filmed threatening and pushing a high school student on Wednesday afternoon.

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MP sues over grooming children claim

Newly released court documents reveal independent MP Alex Greenwich is suing NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham for purportedly painting him as someone who “goes to schools to groom children to become homosexual”.

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Commuter chaos after fatal crash

A major Sydney road has been closed to peak hour traffic after a driver died following a frightening police pursuit in Sydney’s south.

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Huge waterspout off Zanzibar coast

A stylist holidaying in Tanzania recorded a spectacular waterspout that formed off the coast of Zanzibar on June 12. Video by Radka Sirkova shows the phenomenon, off Nungwi.

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Local leaders begging premier for flood help

A joint contingency of 11 state MPs and seven mayors in NSW’s Northern Rivers region have called on NSW Premier Chris Minns and Treasurer Daniel Mookhey to fast-track support for residents still reeling after the catastrophic 2022 floods.

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Teen hospitalised in e-scooter crash

A teenage girl has been rushed to hospital with head injuries after the e-scooter she was riding collided with a car in Sydney’s inner west.

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mercredi 14 juin 2023

Soldier surrenders to drone after bloodbath

A Russian soldier desperate to survive after Ukrainian drones took out his entire unit used hand signals to surrender - before he was guided across enemy lines by the same drones that used explosives to kill his comrades.

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Snow season finally kicks off in Australia

An incoming cold front is set to bring even more snow to the country’s southeastern alpine regions, with the nation’s ski resorts copping 20-30cm of snow this week.

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Dog gets exercise by running down ski slopes

A professional skier with a poodle who loves to run gave the pooch a good workout on May 19, with video showing the happy dog chasing her at a resort near Lake Tahoe, California.

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mardi 13 juin 2023

Lingerie-clad activists lunchtime protest

Protesters have flocked to the Melbourne’s CBD, braving the icy weather in pink lingerie, to campaign against the use of feather and down in blankets and clothing.

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Truck ploughs into building man trapped

A man is in hospital after a truck he was driving ploughed into a building in Melbourne’s southeast on Wednesday morning.

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Millions of Aussies receive $550 handout

Millions of households are set to benefit from a cash windfall this winter after the announcement of a massive statewide energy rebate scheme.

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Woman killed in horror multi-car crash

A woman has died after a horror crash involving up to seven vehicles, with two others taken to hospital.

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lundi 12 juin 2023

Australia’s incredible ‘dinosaur boom’

Australia is in the midst of an incredible “dinosaur boom” as record numbers of farmers unearth ancient dinosaur bones that send tourists flocking to their rural properties.

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Rare ‘Star Wars’ planet discovered

An international team of astronomers has discovered a rare new multi-planet system which closely resembles the home planet of Luke Skywalker, Tatooine.

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4-year-old stumbles upon deadly snake

Alarming footage has caught the moment an eagle-eyed young boy discovered a highly venomous eastern brown snake — the deadliest snake in Australia — hiding in his lounge room.

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How Noise-Canceling Headphones Remove Background Sound

Noise canceling is a hallmark feature of top headphones, from Apple AirPods and Beats to Sony and Bose. WSJ dives into the specialized components and sophisticated algorithms behind the technology, and how it is evolving. Photo illustration: Michael Tabb

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dimanche 11 juin 2023

New Xbox announcement sends crowd wild

Xbox just held their annual Xbox Games Showcase event in Los Angeles, where they announced the new game titles that they will be releasing over the next year, and I’ve been on the ground getting among the hype.

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‘Dangerously close’: Panic as China strikes

The White House has warned that a sudden upsurge in Chinese military “aggressiveness” behind a series of near collisions in the sea and air could soon result in “casualties”.

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Toyota hints at performance car future

Toyota has unveiled its vision for the race car of the future – one that could return real-world benefits on the road.

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Woman allegedly sets fire to phone tower

A woman has been arrested after allegedly setting fire to a mobile phone tower in Canberra.

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Tragic details after second fatal holiday crash

A man has died after his vehicle left the road and crashed into bushland in the NSW Blue Mountains over the holiday weekend.

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samedi 10 juin 2023

Mum of three killed in horror crash

A tragic crash that killed a mother-of-three in the NSW Central West is being treated by police as a domestic-related incident.

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How convicted baby killer walked free

For 20 years, infamous baby killer Kathleen Folbigg maintained she did not kill her children.

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Tragic start to ski season revealed

Ski lifts have been shuttered over the King’s Birthday long weekend at some of Australia’s biggest snow resorts as operators contend with unseasonably low snowfall.

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Pedestrian dead after being hit by car

An elderly woman has died after being hit by a car in Sydney’s north.

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Man killed in tragic boating accident

A man has died after his boat collided with a pylon overnight.

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‘Surrounded’: Orcas attack in shocking clip

The captain of a boat attacked by killer whales for the second time while sailing through the Strait of Gibraltar says his first reaction was, “please, not again”.

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‘Bloodsucker’: Horror find in bloke’s undies

As country singer Brad Paisley observed in his classic song Ticks, “You never know where one might be.”

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vendredi 9 juin 2023

Man arrested over random bus stabbing

A man has been taken to hospital after allegedly being stabbed on a bus in a random daylight attack.

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Woolies adds 500 shelf cameras to one store

Woolworths is trialling a new in-store camera system to help monitor stock levels.

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Netflix cashes in on password crackdown

Netflix’s controversial move to crack down on password sharing has yielded unexpected results as daily sign-ups in the United States surged in the days following the implementation of the new policy on May 23, according to data from research firm Antenna.

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jeudi 8 juin 2023

How to spot ‘rare’ $20 note worth nearly $5k

Some Aussies could unknowingly be sitting on a small fortune, carrying in their wallets a $20 banknote worth $4750 – nearly 238 times more than the note’s nominated value.

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This Pack of wild boars roam streets in Poland

A pack of boars was spotted walking past a shopping mall and crossing a road in Gdynia, Poland, footage published online on May 17 showed. Several herds of boar are living in the city, local media reported, citing officials. The population in Gdynia has been increasing “due to the mild winter, supplementary feeding by residents and easy access to food,” the report said.

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A Dolphin teachers her calf how to hunt

A videographer diving off Cottesloe in Western Australia said his morning turned into an “epic underwater moment” on April 29, when he witnessed a mother dolphin teaching her calf how to hunt. The lesson was recorded by Dylan deHaas, who said he felt he learnt as much as the calf.

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Why you’re wrong about ‘ugly’ Apple item

REVIEW

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Wildfire smoke shrouds New York City as air quality plummets.

Dense wildfire smoke continued to envelop New York City on Wednesday, June 7, as air quality and visibility plummeted. By 5pm Wednesday, Fabien Levy, press secretary to Mayor Eric Adams, said parts of the city “hit 484 on the Air Quality index,” pushing it into the hazardous category. On Tuesday, authorities issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for large swaths of the state, including New York City, where the smoke arrived on Tuesday afternoon. Another advisory was issued for Thursday, June 8, encompassing all of New York, with the exception of the Adirondacks.

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mercredi 7 juin 2023

‘Tin foil’: Tradie’s perfect reply to conspiracist

A tradie has expertly cut down a nosy 5G conspiracy theorist who charged onto a job site demanding answers and accusing the crew of committing a “crime” on a residential street.

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Thousands without power after wild weather

Thousands of people are experiencing power outages after damaging winds blasted through one state.

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Shock reason for apartment fire

A family-of-three were forced to flee onto the balcony of their apartment after an e-scooter caught alight.

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New Kia ute’s Aussie connection revealed

Kia’s hotly anticipated new ute is expected to have a distinct Aussie flavour when it arrives in 2025.

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Quake rocks coastal Aussie city

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake has been felt off the coast of Queensland.

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E-bike cyclist killed in P-plate crash

An e-bike rider has died after he was hit by a P-plate driver on a Sydney street.

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mardi 6 juin 2023

Warning over reports of nasty rash

A popular swim spot on Sydney’s northern beaches has been overwhelmed by a population of stinging jellyfish that leaves a painful rash on those it touches.

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Despised iPhone autocorrect issue fixed

No ducking way!

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Australia’s cheapest performance car

Good things happen when you strap a turbo to Australia’s cheapest car.

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lundi 5 juin 2023

Apple has announced a new mixed-reality headset costing $5300

Apple Vision Pro, a revolutionary spatial computer that seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world, while allowing users to stay present and connected to others. Vision Pro creates an infinite canvas for apps that scales beyond the boundaries of a traditional display and introduces a fully three-dimensional user interface controlled by the most natural and intuitive inputs possible

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Alleged app rapist’s bizarre court exit

A Perth man, appearing in court on 64 alleged sexual abuse charges, picked a bizarre exit method as he left court on Tuesday.

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Young girl’s puppy loses eye in park horror

Police are investigating after a young girl’s small dog was allegedly hit with a ball thrower with so much force that it later needed to have an eyeball removed.

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Kayakers being engulfed by humpback while whale-watching

This short video showed the beast engulfing both the women’s kayak and themselves in its massive mouth. The video abruptly ends with whale seen behind an empty kayak drifting on the water, sparking concerns for their safety online.

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Lightning sets car on fire at Bunnings

Lightning set a car on fire and flash flooding has caused widespread damage on Perth’s wettest June day in nearly four decades.

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Outrage over nightclub’s racy event

An Adelaide nightclub has pulled an event where women would get free drinks based on their bra size following online backlash.

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Mum’s warning after teen’s stupid mistake

A terrified US mum has taken to social media to share her daughter’s self proclaimed “stupid” and potentially deadly mistake to ensures others don’t do the same thing.

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dimanche 4 juin 2023

Key findings in war crimes case

Decorated war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has been dubbed an inconsistent witness by a judge, one of many reasons he lost his defamation case against Nine Newspapers.

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Bus driver killed in crash with camels

A school bus driver has been killed in a crash after hitting two camels in Central Queensland.

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Grim photos ahead of Aussie ski season

Winter is rolling out across Australia and with it, avid skiers will be hoping for a bumper ski season.

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This dog is a total vibe

owner catches golden retriever napping in uncomfortable position

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Millions warned as hail, storms to hit

Millions of Australians are being warned to brace for wild weather as storms, strong winds and hail are set to hit most of the country this week, bringing the warm winter days to an end.

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samedi 3 juin 2023

Monks evacuated after chemical truck fire

Australia’s only monastic town has been evacuated after a truck carrying dangerous chemicals caught fire nearby.

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Tragic update in killing that stunned nation

A grief-stricken mother whose daughter was killed in cold blood on a remote farm, has been dealt another inconsolable blow as the victim’s killer prepares to walk free for one day.

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Woman’s horrific burns after car fire

A woman has been rushed to hospital with burns to 38 per cent of her body after she was allegedly set on fire, before the car exploded in Perth’s outer-east.

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Why this is the benchmark luxury car

The BMW 3 Series has always been regarded as the most driver focused of the entry-level luxury sedans, we sample the cheapest version to find out if it lives up to its reputation.

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vendredi 2 juin 2023

Travel delays as thick fog blankets city

Heavy fog has covered the Sydney skyline with travellers planning to cross the harbour in a ferry forced to wait for it to clear.

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jeudi 1 juin 2023

$1.2 billion ant threat to Sydney

There are signs a destructive invasive species of red fire ants in southeast Queensland are on the march to NSW, bringing with them the potential to cause more than $1 billion of damage to crops, infrastructure and homes each year.

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Incredible photo of new mobile phone

Nokia has done it again and brought out, quite possibly, one of the most durable phones in the world. The new Nokia XR21 Android smartphone is the exciting successor to last year’s XR20, which impressed me with its ability to withstand harsh landings on concrete, tumbles down flights of stairs and even being frozen in a block of ice. The phone is now back, and improved, with hopes to take the title as the toughest smartphone since the infamous Nokia 3310.

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Jealous lover’s Google searches after murder

An envious killer who dumped a mum’s body in a wheelie bin conducted a harrowing Google search about how she would be “disposed of” after her death.

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Furry echidna spotted in Tassie

That is one soft echidna (family Tachyglossidae)! This fluffy echidna was spotted on Bruny Island, Tasmania. Well known for having spines, echidna also have fur, and its thickness varies depending on the animal's geographical location. Echidnas in Tasmania often have thicker fur to keep them warm.

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New details of ‘gas bomb’ protest

An anti-Woodside Energy protester has been charged as police analyse a gas bomb they allegedly detonated, forcing thousands of workers from a Perth office building.

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Bear refuses to leave house and takes food from the kitchen

This homeowner came out of their room to check on some noise and found a bear breaking into their home. They tried their best to get the bear to leave but he wouldn't budge and completely disregarded their warnings. He finally left after finishing a full plate of bacon while taking a fruit with him as well.

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Giant Snake Frightens Gold Coast Family

A 2-metres-plus carpet python has given a Gold Coast family the fright of their life.

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Thousands affected by urgent safety recall

Thousands of Australian drivers are being asked to bring their cars in for urgent repairs after several popular car brands issued safety recalls.

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Tattoo that sparked war crimes lawsuit

Ben Roberts-Smith claims he was linked to war crime allegations published across multiple newspapers even though he wasn’t named because of a distinctive Spartan tattoo, his towering stature and Victoria Cross glory.

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Protesters shut down energy giant’s office

A protester has been arrested by police after allegedly forcing the evacuation of Woodside Energy’s Perth office building by setting off a “stench bomb”.

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