‘Bottom-feeders’: ABC journo’s wild claim

A senior investigative reporter with the ABC sent an email to a confidential source saying not to talk to any other journalists about his allegations of war crimes, saying “Murdoch’s people are tabloid bottom feeders”, a court has been told.

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Iconic Aussie landmark faces doomed listing

Tony Fontes, a Californian dive enthusiast, visited Queensland to dive the Great Barrier Reef in 1979 and never left.

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When to see spectacular supermoons

Australian stargazers are in for a treat this month, with two spectacular astrological events set to light up the night sky.

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Millions sweat through midwinter scorcher

Sydney has sweltered through an abnormally hot end to July, usually the year’s coldest, as temperatures continue to climb across the country.

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Rare white whale spotted in breathtaking footage

Footage has emerged of what’s believed to be an extremely rare albino humpback whale calf, cruising with its mother off the WA coast.

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Woman loses ear in vicious dog attack

A woman has lost an ear after being dragged from her wheelchair and mauled by two vicious dogs on a remote island off Australia’s northeast coast.

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ABC accused of ‘shocking’ ethics breach

A senior investigative journalist with the ABC has denied claims he was “irresponsible” and engaged in a “shocking breach” of ethics when he reported on allegations of war crimes he “failed to corroborate”, in a fiery exchange in court.

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‘Catastrophic failure’ in chopper crash

The desperate search for four men feared dead after a horror helicopter crash has shifted following reports that a “catastrophic failure” may have been at fault.

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‘Don’t do it’: Lambie’s dig at Aussie state

The fight for the future of gas has heated up after outspoken senator Jacqui Lambie took a sly stab at an Australian state.

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Problematic state law could go nationwide

Nationals leader David Littleproud has called on the Albanese government to reveal the details of its plans for a national reform of Aboriginal cultural heritage protections, including a pitch to introduce legislation that can override state and territory laws.

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Former budget SUV’s big price shock

Australians love compact SUVs and Suzuki has long been a favourite with buyers, thanks to the Vitara and Jimny.

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State overhauls high school subjects

Students in NSW will have access to four new digital and IT subjects from the 2024 school year, in the first major overhaul of the state’s computing technology curriculum since 2003.

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Sickening update on missing Aussie teen

The family of a young Tasmanian girl who was allegedly murdered has responded after being trolled online.

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Sign ‘reckoning has begun’ for Putin

Does Russian President Vladimir Putin have his back against the wall? Or is that just wishful thinking?

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Treasure trove hiding in this photo

In Costa Rica, a seed bank is being maintained to safeguard against food insecurity and climate change.

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Millions of Aussies to get faster internet

A record number of “data-hungry” families could have access to faster internet under a plan to replace unreliable connections.

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Why Ford’s tough ute is king off the road

The Ford Ranger covers a vast price range – one we’ve put to the ultimate outback test.

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Aussie helicopter debris found in Pacific

The search is ongoing for four Australian military personnel believed killed when their helicopter crashed into the Pacific Ocean late Friday night.

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Drunk driver laughs before fatal crash

This is the horrifying moment a drunk driver laughed as her passengers begged her to slow down just before a fatal crash in the UK.

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Trouble-prone helicopter involved in crash

A troubled military helicopter whose decades-long service was cut short by more than 10 years by the ADF has been involved in a horror crash.

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Bizarre new reality of the Aussie road trip

There’s perhaps nothing more quintessentially Australian than jacking your car full of stuff, strapping the kids in and hitting the open road.

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‘Global boiling’: Graph should terrify you

A confronting graph has laid bare what 24 days of record global temperatures looks like as July is on track to be the hottest month in recorded history.

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Man accused of murdering teen named

The man charged with the murder of missing Tasmanian teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell, after she disappeared in remote bushland, has been identified.

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Aussie woman’s deepfake porn photo hell

For 10 years, Perth woman Noelle Martin has been targeted by sex abusers online who relentlessly create fake pornographic images of her.

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Worst way to answer call from telemarketer

Most of us have answered a call from an unknown number only to be stuck fending off a telemarketer or answering a survey.

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Man’s drunken 1am lawnmower joy ride

A Queensland man has been arrested after he was found driving a lawnmower while allegedly intoxicated and nearly four times the legal limit.

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‘Fishing expedition’ claim over BRS costs

Lawyers and financial backers who assisted Ben Roberts-Smith in his multimillion-dollar defamation trial have accused Nine Newspapers of going on a “fishing expedition” as the dispute over who will pay costs of the mammoth proceeding continues.

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UFO whistleblower’s bombshell alien claim

We are not alone – and American authorities are covering up the evidence, a former US intelligence officer told a congressional committee on Wednesday.

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Tradie’s ‘disgraceful’ act enrages Aussies

A “selfish” tradie has infuriated Aussies for hogging the fast lane of a freeway as an ambulance with light and sirens on tries to pass.

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‘Vile’: Women’s World Cup video lashed

Popular football content creator Olan Tekkers has been slammed for his Women’s World Cup and NRLW videos, which critics claim are “misogynistic” and “vile”.

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Beachgoers frightened by wild animals

Beachgoers were terrified after a sea lion charged at them on a San Diego cove.

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Incredible image before tragedy strikes

The race is on to try and save 46 pilot whales stranded on a West Australian beach after 51 died overnight.

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Mystery surrounds 50 dead whales

More than 50 pilot whales have died after stranding themselves on the southern coastline of Western Australia.

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Horrific discovery in Aussie backyard

Only in Australia... A python in an Aussie backyard had caught the unlikeliest of preys, A magpie.

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Whales strange behaviour is baffling experts

A pod of pilot whales in WA have been baffling experts after over 90 whales beached themselves along the coastline.

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Super-sized US cars clogging Aussie roads

Aussies have long been in love with the humble ute, but a new generation of super-sized US-style pick-up trucks are taking over our roads, and they are sowing serious division.

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Thief steals car with boy inside after crash

A manhunt is under way for an “opportunistic” thief who stole a car with a boy inside in Melbourne’s southeast.

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Moment P-plater smashes into fence

CCTV has captured the moment a P-plater ploughed through the front fence of a home, bringing down the entire structure, before colliding with the boundary fence.

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Musk unveils new ‘X’ logo for Twitter

Elon Musk and Twitter Chief Executive Officer Linda Yaccarino unveiled a logo for the social media platform on Monday (July 24) that featured a white "X" on a black background as a replacement for the familiar blue bird symbol. Julian Satterthwaite reports.

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Ex-MP ‘distressed’ over text scandal leak

The former NSW MP who made a confidential complaint against Liberal MP Taylor Martin for allegedly sending her abusive text messages over five years said she was “distressed” after being publicly identified by radio station 2GB.

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Luxury car recalled over fire fear

More than 150 luxury Lexus cars have been recalled over fears a serious manufacturing fault could lead to the battery short circuiting while the hybrid car charges.

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ADF’s billion-dollar move amid war games

Australia’s wartime capabilities will be greatly bolstered under a new multibillion-dollar deal as nations gather for important war games.

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Wintry blast to smash one state

A wintry blast is forecast to sweep across large swathes of southeast Australia, with one state tipped to receive at least a month’s-worth of rain.

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Elon Musk confirms huge Twitter change

Elon Musk really, really likes the letter X.

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Dog fails to scare off deer

dog’s attempt to scare a deer away from his home in East Hampton didn’t quite go to plan when the furry intruder calmly stood and watched his efforts. Footage filmed by Maria Goloubenko shows her Welsh terrier Beau sounding the alarm, before running outside to bark at the deer. He enthusiastically tries to square up to the animal from behind the garden gate, but unfortunately for Beau, his endeavors were less than successful.

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Drone attack delivers Putin humiliating blow

Huge explosions have rocked Russian-occupied Crimea after suspected Ukrainian drones targeted an ammunition depot.

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New SUV is built for comfort

The French brand isn’t high on most people’s shopping lists, but this new softroader could change that.

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Albo’s plan to Close The Gap – digitally

An ambitious plan to help close the digital gap for Indigenous Australians with stronger and more reliable telco services has been launched by the federal government.

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Scammers send ‘gift’ to Aussie victim

A small-business owner from Queensland recently fell victim to an online scam after purchasing clothing from a fake website that mimicked an Australian fashion retailer – but the scammer gave her a consolation “gift”.

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Man charged over alleged $176k cyber scam

A Melbourne man has been charged over his alleged role as a “money mule” in a cyber scam, with federal police alleging he laundered more than $176,000 scammed from an Australian business.

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Surprising detail about $114k car

REVIEW

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Financial battle continues over BRS costs

Lawyers and financial backers who assisted Ben Roberts-Smith in his multimillion-dollar defamation trial will fight to have subpoenas set aside as the dispute over who will pay the costs of the mammoth proceeding continues.

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Fury over EU’s name for islands

Britain’s government reacted angrily this week after the European Union used the Argentine term for the Falkland Islands, the territory over which the two countries fought a war in 1982.

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Mum’s horror as school bus abandons kids

A mother has revealed her two daughters are too “traumatised” to catch their school bus anymore after a busload of children – some as young as five – were kicked off and left stranded some 10km from their final stop.

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Cut-price new 4WD arrives in Australia

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, the team behind the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen will be blushing.

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GWM Tank 300 driven

A closer look at the cut-priced four-wheel-drive for Aussie off-roaders.

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Town shivers through year’s coldest temp

A powerful cold front sweeping across southeastern Australia could lead to thousands of homes being battered by heavy winds and showers amid warnings that more wild weather lays ahead.

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Stray cat becomes permanent resident at Zoo

After forming an unlikely friendship with the capybaras in a Malaysian zoo. The zookeepers have named the cat Oyen and officially recognise it as a zoo resident.

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Man dies in horror vehicle rollover

A Queensland man has died on a Whitsunday road after losing control and rolling his utility vehicle.

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Major update after double croc beheading

Warning: Graphic Content

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Little seal’s heartwarming rescue

A young seal has been rehabilitated and released back into Victorian waters after becoming trapped in discarded waste.

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’Massive fireball’ after army tank carnage

Six people have been hospitalised following a crash involving multiple vehicles and an army truck.

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Dashcam footage of driver’s risky move

Shocking footage has revealed the moment a heroic driver swerved his vehicle into oncoming traffic on an Adelaide highway to shield a little boy who wandered onto the road.

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Gruesome find on the side of highway

Two dogs allegedly stolen from a property near Bendigo in northwest Victoria have been found dead near on a busy highway.

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Man threatens to kill MP: court

A man charged with threatening to kill a federal member of parliament, bombarding her with harassing phone calls and emails, made the threats from an entirely different state, police allege.

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Mainstream brands bold move upmarket

The new CX-60 SUV ushers in a series of firsts for Mazda.

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MG4 electric car first impressions

The MG4 is the first EV in Australia on sale for less than $40,000.

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Mystery object found on Aussie beach

A mysterious metal object has washed ashore on an Australian beach, sparking an investigation involving police and maritime partners.

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Monster croc captured in popular spot

Rangers have captured a monster 4.5m saltwater crocodile in a Queensland river.

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Woman appears frozen in time in viral video

WARNING: Explicit language

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Major earthquake hits, tsunami warning

A major earthquake has struck near the United States state of Alaska, sparking a tsunami warning.

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Rain, chilly weather to sweep across states

A series of cold fronts are expected to sweep from Australia from the west to the east, bringing rain and chilly temperatures across multiple states.

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Three secret iPhone features revealed

You may not know your iPhone has even more features than meets the eye.

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Drones plunge into water in light show fail

Hundreds of drones will be fished out of the Yarra River after they suffered a technical glitch during a light display and plunged into the water.

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Mystery as ‘mermaid’ found on Qld beach

Photos of a creature — resembling a “mermaid alien” — washed ashore on an Australian beach have sent the internet into a collective tizzy online as viewers scramble to guess the mystery critter’s identity.

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What ‘UFO’ in Aussie sky actually was

A mysterious flash of bright light in skies above Australia on Friday night had some curious onlookers thinking they’d seen a UFO.

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Twitter pays millions to popular accounts

Twitter has begun paying creators for a share of the ad revenue earned from ads served in the replies to their posts.

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Government docs leaked onto dark web

A law firm, used by the Victorian Government, has confirmed documents stolen in a data breach in April have been leaked onto the dark web.

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Street chaos as truck smashes into homes

A truck has wreaked havoc on a suburban Sydney street, smashing into cars and homes in the early hours of the morning.

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Hyundai reveals brutal new electric car

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is one EV you will hear coming.

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Backflip in soldier’s defamation case

Lawyers representing a former special forces commando have slammed the ABC, saying it “went on a disgraceful publicity campaign” to protect a source that is “easily identifiable”, a court has been told.

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Horror map shows continent on fire

A horror map has shown Europe engulfed in “unbearable” red hot heat as the continent battles a deadly heatwave.

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P-Platers hang out of car on the motorway

Ever wondered why your car insurance premiums keep going up? Just watch these Brisbane drivers.

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Teen on drugs during fiery crash

A young man has admitted to driving a stolen car onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge before losing control and having to be pulled from the fiery wreckage, a court has been told.

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Iceland volcano eruption captured in amazing footage

Following thousands of earthquakes, Mount Fagradalsfjall erupted for the third time in as many years.

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Standout new luxury SUV has arrived

Mercedes-Benz has decided this is the only mid-size SUV you need.

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Rare albino stingray spotted in Victoria

An Aussie marine biologist captured footage of a albino stingray that's about "as rare as winning the lottery"

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Paddleboarder shocked after seeing shark

A paddleboarder who recently failed to see great white sharks on a visit to South Africa said he was thrilled when the “unmistakable” shadow of one passed under his kayak close to his home near San Diego, California.

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Man kept dead rabbits in freezer: cops

A Sydney man accused of violently assaulting a woman and threatening to release intimate videos of her is alleged to have also killed out of “frustration” rabbits that he stored in his freezer.

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Map reveals class divide in Australia

Tesla drivers are much more likely to live in Australia’s wealthiest electorates held by “teal” independents showing the remarkable division in the political map when it comes to what Aussies drive.

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Big flaw in rivals Twitter take-down

Meta says it has “aspirations” to roll out fact-checking tools and state media labels to its new Twitter rival, Threads, but can’t confirm when such functions will be made available.

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Bunnings recalls tradie essential

A popular appliance used on worksites across the country has been urgently recalled over fears users could receive an electric shock.

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Drivers discovery after 100km/h collision

It’s a miraculous story of survival.

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Life ruined: TikTok star dealt coke on night out

A TikTok star became emotional after he admitted to supplying cocaine on two nights in Sydney’s ritzy eastern suburbs.

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Driver killed in horror two-car crash

A major outback highway has been closed after a man was killed in a horrifying two-car collision in the NSW mid-west region.

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Major update for Aussie punters

Australians wanting to remove themselves from the purview of online gambling will be able to do so for their entire lifetime.

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Flight attendants fake romance with TV star

A flight attendant and an Aussie heart-throb fall in love – or so it looked from the outside before it all unravelled and was exposed as Australia’s worst ever catfishing story.

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Woman killed as tow truck slides off road

A woman has died after the tow truck she was travelling in slid down an embankment in the Snowy Mountains.

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Moving closer: China preps for total war

China calls it “War Z” – an allusion to Russia’s failed “Z-Force” invasion of Ukraine.

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New small hybrid hatchback has arrived

Hatchbacks once ruled the roost in Australian driveways before the SUV boom.

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Incredible disaster zone galaxy captured

NASA has captured incredible images of a distant and lively galaxy, but the space agency says the pictures hint at a “disaster zone” waiting to erupt.

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Gale-force winds to thrash three states

Three states are in the firing line for “gale-force winds”, as the Bureau of Meteorology issues a severe weather warning for a system that’s also forecast to bring rain and blizzards.

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Popular cars urgently recalled

More than 13,000 Hyundai cars have been caught up in a product recall over a manufacturing defect concern.

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Rabbits found in alleged abusers freezer

A Sydney man, who has been charged with 33 offences after allegedly beating his partner, has been found with a number of dead rabbits in his freezer.

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Zuck trolls Musk with first tweet in 11 years

Mark Zuckerberg has used his first tweet in more than a decade to take a subtle swipe at rival Elon Musk.

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Calls for free travel after train chaos

The NSW Opposition is calling for a free day of travel on Sydney’s public transport network following a meltdown.

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Cat welcomes new human baby into family

An adorable video shows an 11-year-old rescue cat welcomes the new baby into the family with kisses and pets.

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Duttons $1.3 trillion warning to Aussies

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has warned of the sky-high costs of fully transitioning to renewable energy too early.

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Mans reckless act kills best mate

Tears were shed in a Melbourne courtroom as a young man was jailed over an “incomprehensible” decision to speed through a red light, ending in tragic consequences.

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The car enthusiasts alternative to SUVs

Luxury sedans have been all but forgotten in the stampede for SUVs but if you enjoy driving they are well worth a look.

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Trap: Users notice hidden Threads problem

Meta has launched a new app as an alternative to Twitter — and some people are already over it.

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Grim milestone in states road toll

South Australia’s yearly road toll has reached a grim milestone after a man died when his car left the road and crashed into scrubland southeast of Adelaide.

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Sydney Zoo lions get into the winter spirit

Zoo keepers at the Sydney Zoo blasted fake snow into the lion enclosure to provide them with some much needed winter enrichment.

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Woman hands strangers cryptic notes USBs

Folks across the ditch in New Zealand are being reminded not to put random USBs into their computers as a spate of businesses receive deliveries of thumb drives with cryptic “anti-Chinese” notes from a masked woman.

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Big change to Instagram launches

Instagram’s new app, Threads, has gone live ahead of schedule and Australians are rushing to test it out.

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Bizarre items found in exiled warlords home

Russian authorities have raided the lavish mansion of the billionaire founder of the Wagner mercenary group.

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Millions warned as snow storms to hit

Damaging winds are forecast to hit the nation’s southern states over the coming days, with locals warned to prepare for the severe weather.

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Just Stop Oil Protesters Disrupt Wimbledon

Two Wimbledon matches ground to a halt when Just Stop Oil protesters threw confetti on the court.

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Chaotic showdown between busker man

A busker has been arrested following a horrific confrontation after a guitar was allegedly smashed over his head, leading him to allegedly puncture tyres and set his dogs on his assailant in an act of revenge.

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Cheeky Cassowary Interrupts Family Picnic

This family in Far North Queensland had a close encounter with a cassowary who was keen for one of their sandwiches.

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Plea for help after human remains found

Police are appealing for public help after skeletal remains were discovered inside a burnt-out car in the early hours of the morning.

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Daytime Naps Are Good For The Brain

Turns out, daytime naps are very good for the brain. Heres why

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Massive snow dump with cold front blast

A series of cold fronts are forecast to blast the east coast bringing a massive snow dump to the Alpine regions.

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Concerning:Secret cameras in Aus stadiums

Major sporting and concert venues are using facial recognition technology often without patrons knowledge or consent, a disturbing investigation has found.

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We just had the hottest day ever

Monday was the world’s hottest day on record, exceeding an average of 17 degrees Celsius for the first time, according to initial measurements taken on Tuesday by US meteorologists.

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Instagrams bid to take down Twitter

Instagram is set to launch Meta’s version of Twitter, capitalising on falling user rates and backlash after billionaire Elon Musk took control of the social media platform.

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Car flips into front yard after bus crash

A car has collided with a bus and flipped onto the front yard of a home in Sydney’s west.

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Europes newest EV touches down in Oz

BMW’s new fully electric iX1 is hiding in plain sight.

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Alligator sneaks into home

An alligator was wrangled from a Louisiana home after the family dog alerted its owner’s to the reptile’s presence in the early hours of June 24. Donald Schultz, who recorded this footage of the approximately five-foot gator in his New Iberia home, told Storyful it entered through the dog door. He said his Australian cattle dog, Panda, growled at about 1:30 am, leading his wife to believe someone might be in the house.

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Boy in wheelchair learns to do wheelies

Some videos on social media have the power to immediately light up our day. We do not always know how or why but they surely bring a smile to our faces. In such a heartwarming video on Instagram posted by @howimetyourhannah, we see a boy in a wheelchair, being in awe of a woman in a similar situation as him as she teaches him how to do a wheelie.

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Cat warmly welcomes new baby

A cat in Tucuman, Argentina, was recorded having an adorable reaction while welcoming his owner’s newborn child on June 20. Ariel Esteban Bellos recorded this video of his cat, Ambar, carefully caressing the head of his daughter, India, as they met for the first time.

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Dads heroic act as son bitten by dingo

A young boy has been treated in hospital after he and his family were attacked by a dingo while holidaying on K’gari.

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Stylish new Euro hatchback has arrived

Peugeot’s updated 308 brings style to the hatchback class that few cars can match.

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Aussies battered by record-breaking rain

Towns in outback northern Australia have been battered by record-breaking rains as an “unseasonable” weather band drops 10 times the July average in just a few days.

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Dangerous bus stunt shocks Sydney

A young man has been caught riding on top of a bus, sparking a police investigation.

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Twitter sued over Sydney office bill

Twitter is being sued after allegedly failing to pay more than $1m in bills for office fitouts following the takeover of billionaire Elon Musk.

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Bride mauled by dog before wedding

A day out at a dog park almost ended in tragedy for a miniature dachshund and its owner, who were both aggressively attacked by a larger breed.

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Ukraines swipe at Albos surplus

Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia has signalled he’d like to see more military aid funnelled into his war-torn nation, given the federal budget had inadvertently benefited from Russia’s invasion.

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Hundreds of bin chickens terrorise preschool

A preschool in Sydney’s south is being terrorised by a population of Ibis birds who are destroying the property.

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Teen driver dead after car flies into tree

A 19-year-old driver has died after his car veered off a major road, became airborne, and struck a tree.

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Euclid Space Telescope Launches Explores Dark Universe

Europe launched the first-ever space telescope on Saturday to study the dark matter and dark energy that are traditionally undetectable. Photo: Gregg Newton/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images

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iPhone users warned all photos to be deleted

Apple has announced it will permanently do away with the My Photo Stream album next month. The feature automatically stores pictures taken in the last 30 days.

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