Commuter chaos to hit NRL Grand Final

A weekend of sporting events will impact travellers across Sydney on Sunday, with more than 20 trainlines impacted by changes or delays.

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Speed camera captures dog driving car

The driver of a car clocked speeding has been fined after a speed camera photo showed a dog behind the wheel.

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Commuter chaos to hit NRL Grand Final

A weekend of sporting events will impact travellers across Sydney on Sunday, with more than 20 trainlines impacted by changes or delays.

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‘Extreme danger’ as city set for 36C day

Millions of families are being warned to be on alert after an extreme fire warning was issued for large swathes of NSW, including the Greater Sydney Region, with temperatures forecast to soar.

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Appealing new SUV hits Aussie roads

Alfa Romeo is struggling to make an impact in the Australian market, but its limited line-up has appeal for those who want something a little different.

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Boomer goes viral after calling hijab a ‘penguin costume’

Savannah went viral after a man mocked her black and white hijab, and asked if she was dressed as a ‘penguin’, at Sydney Aquarium. Outraged by what happened, she says she was shocked by the lack of education about the hijab.

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‘Urgent’: Batteries recalled on fire risk

Homeowners with solar panels are being urgently warned to check their storage batteries after a major retailer revealed defects that could lead some of its products to overheat and catch fire.

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Widow’s heartbreak after deadly crash

The heartbroken wife of a man killed in a shocking two-car collision that took the lives of three people has shared her grief, telling the world she will love her husband until her “last breath”.

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Twist after teen cuts down world-famous tree

A second person has been arrested in connection with the felling of the world-famous Sycamore Gap tree in northeast England, as a teenage boy was released on bail.

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How to see last supermoon of 2023

Stargazers will be able to get a glimpse of the final supermoon of 2023 in a matter of hours.

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US embassy mocked over Aussie slang fail

Ah, Australia.

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Sea World scientists rescue trapped whale after chance encounter

An "intricate rescue operation" has saved a humpback whale tangled off the southern coast of New South Wales. The animal became trapped in ropes and chains attached to a buoy near Disaster Bay.

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‘Cancel. My. Service’: Wild Optus exchange

A furious Optus customer has slammed the telco giant for wasting “30 minutes of my life” after a simple request to cancel a mobile plan.

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Huge move after military chopper crash

A fleet of helicopters has been retired - 15 months ahead of schedule - after a four soldiers were tragically killed.

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Billions impacted as AI goes mainstream

The world’s most popular apps Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp will be impacted the introduction of new artificial intelligence technology announced by Meta today.

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Boa constrictor removed from hood of car

A South Carolina snake catcher was baffled by an almost 3-metre boa constrictor that was hiding under the hood of a Ford.

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Surprising crime committed every 11 minutes

Devilish criminals have been clocked committing an unlikely crime every 11 minutes in Australia.

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Insane prices asked for modern classics

Some 25-year-old versions of popular Japanese sports cars are selling for more than their brand-new equivalents, as Gen X-ers begin to enter the classic car market looking to relive their “fast and furious” youths.

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Angry motorist pepper sprays climate activists in the face

An angry motorist in Germany took matters into his own hands and unleashed a can of pepper spray on climate activists blocking peak-hour traffic in Berlin

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Lightning strike destroys 10-bedroom home

A 10-bedroom home in Sydney’s northwest has been “completely destroyed” in a massive blaze, believed to have been started by a lightning strike.

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Massive croc prompts beach closure

An American beach was forced to close after a nearly 3 metre crocodile was spotted swimming towards a lifeguard.

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Why firefighters won’t put out Tesla blaze

A Tesla battery has caught fire at a large-scale storage site in Queensland, with firefighters told not to put out the blaze.

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Commuter chaos as bus bursts into flames

A bus has burst into flames on Sydney's famed Harbour Bridge, sparking chaos among morning commuters.

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Potent new SUV coming to Australia

Volkswagen will finally enter the electric car market in Australia when the ID.4 and ID.5 SUV twins land in the middle of next year.

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Aussie Uber driver’s beautiful exchange

An Australian Uber driver has captured the heartbreaking moment a grieving mother was able to reconnect, in a way, with her dead son.

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Fresh heatwave pain to whack Aussies

The heatwave continues across parts of Australia, with several capital cities forecast to reach above 30C this week.

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L-plater motorcyclist clips car in dramatic crash

A motorcyclist on L-plates has landed in the dirt after dramatically clipping a car on the Hume Freeway near Donnybrook in Victoria.

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Rollercoaster victim’s miracle update

A young woman who was told she’d never walk or talk again after being struck by a rollercoaster last year has made a miraculous recovery.

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‘Buckle up’: Creepy new video of Elon’s bot

If you’re wondering how long it’ll take before you can offload the dishes to a trusty butler-bot, luck might just be on your side.

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‘Almost certain’ record temps on the way

An Australian state is being warned record high temperatures are “almost certain” after sweltering through an unseasonable hot spell.

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Man fined $700 over shock snake video

A man has been fined $700 after filming himself decapitating a python and posting it to social media.

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Huge call on holidays ahead of bushfire chaos

Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt hasn’t ruled out the prospect of taking a holiday during what’s been forecast as the most brutal bushfire season since the 2019-2020 Black Summer crisis.

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Woman found in jaws of alligator identified

The woman whose lifeless body was found clenched between a four-metre alligator’s jaws was arrested just two months earlier for trespassing on county wetland property.

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Horror weekend on Australian roads

Separate collisions on Australian roads have claimed at least four lives over the weekend, renewing calls for road users to remain vigilant.

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Cat goes viral from interpretive dance

Bugs the Birman cat has garnered hundreds of thousands of views online after he found a feather boa in his owner's basement.

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Firies ‘prepared’ for horror bushfire season

The nation’s emergency leaders are set to converge on Canberra from tomorrow in preparation for what experts fear could be the fiercest fire season since the "Black Summer" blazes of 2019-2020.

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Why Aussie expat is ‘never’ returning

An Australian woman living in the UK has declared she will never move back home for one reason that some are scratching their heads at.

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14-foot gator spotted carrying human body

A massive alligator was caught carrying the lifeless body of a Floridian down a canal on Friday local time.

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Big crackdown on video game gambling

Video games which offer simulated gambling will be branded adults-only under big changes to the industry announced by the Albanese government.

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Why Aussie expat is ‘never’ returning

An Australian woman living in the UK has declared she will never move back home for one reason that some are scratching their heads at.

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Critically injured cop arrives home

A Western Australian police officer has touched down on home soil for the first time since her horror 10m fall down a cliff in Europe.

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‘Shaking’: 5.7 magnitude quake felt in NT

Residents in the Northern Territory woke to their houses shaking as a 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck near the Banda Sea, 620km north of Darwin, early Saturday morning.

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‘I’m nervous’: Double whammy El Nino fears

Anyone mildly abreast on the weather will know that last week the Bureau of Meteorology declared an El Nino was underway.

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Internet in meltdown over gaming ‘scam’

Gamers have trashed a popular video game developer after the release of the hotly anticipated Payday 3, a game centred around on bank robberies and co-operative online play.

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‘Days’: Update after cop’s Croatia fall

The family of Western Australian police officer Ella Cutler, still critical after a fall overseas, is making preparations to fly her back to Australia.

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Most common nightmares and what they mean

Your dreams and nightmares can say a lot about what’s going on in your life. Here's the most common nightmares, according to science.

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Insane queue for Apple’s latest release

While most Sydneysiders were tucked up in bed late on Thursday night, a small group were camped out on George St in the CBD in the pouring rain.

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Warning on Aussie woman’s flesh eating virus

A Melbourne grandmother says she feared losing her leg after contracting a flesh-eating bacterial infection.

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Volkswagen ID.3 tested

The German brand is about to unleash a wave of EVs on Australian roads, but it might be keeping its best for last.

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Why this car could be a game changer

Volkswagen’s best electric car will take the longest to arrive.

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Only in Australia… Kookaburra sings with Aussie man

A kookaburra decided to stop in for some afternoon karaoke as it sang along with an Aussie man on his balcony.

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Weekend relief after heatwave hell

Relief is on the way for Australians after days of a punishing heatwave hell.

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Chilling posts before vicious dog attack

A woman mauled by her two dogs lovingly gushed about her beloved pooches online sharing photos and videos before the vicious attack.

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Millions left vulnerable to ‘silent killer’

Experts have been left dumbfounded by a government decision to dump potentially lifesaving reforms ahead of a predicted scorcher of a summer.

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Wild footage of alleged road rage pursuit

Vision of a horror road rage incident in the ACT has emerged, showing a man allegedly chasing, abusing, and brake-checking another vehicle.

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Fisherman has horrifying shark encounter

This spearfisher had a close call with a shark after one stole his catch. William Smith was spearfishing off an island in Exmouth, Western Australia, when he spotted a tuskfish and caught it.

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Euro brand launches more affordable SUV

Volkswagen’s T-Roc has become one of its most popular models.

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2.5 million Aussies doomed this summer

While vast parts of the country brace for a sweltering summer, conditions will be especially gruelling for millions of Australians in one area – and things are set to get dramatically worse.

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Breeder reveals what sparked horror mauling

The breeder of one of two rottweilers that viciously mauled their owner has hit back at online attacks accusing her of breeding dangerous dogs.

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New SUV stands out from the crowd

The new Lexus RX promises to deliver an electric car experience rivals can’t match.

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Rare whale sighting spices up Sydney commute

A pair of humpback whales were spotted near the Sydney Opera House, adding a bit of excitement to the daily commute for some lucky ferry passengers.

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Grim update after brutal dog attack

Doctors are working to save the arm of a young woman who was savagely mauled by her two pet rottweilers.

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Grim update after brutal dog attack

Doctors are working to save the arm of a young woman who was savagely mauled by her two pet rottweilers.

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5yo girl dies after military jet hits car

A five-year-old girl has been killed after a military jet crashed into her family’s car.The Italian aircraft crashed during a training exercise in Turin, about 140km from Milan, also leaving the girl’s nine-year-old brother seriously injured.

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Blackout risk as strike hits power plant

Blackouts could soon hit Queensland and northern NSW as union workers disrupt operations at a major coal-fired power plant.

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Dad dies in horror crash, mum fights for life

A family of four has been shattered after a horror crash near Melbourne on Sunday morning.

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Massive shark lashes out at rescuers

A group of men successfully helped a mako shark back into the water at a beach in Florida, despite the distressed predator lashing out.

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Albo puts Tinder, Bumble on notice

Popular dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge have been ordered to make their platforms safer or risk the government stepping in.

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NASA appoints new head of UFO research

NASA has named a new head of UFO research who plans to use AI to help eliminate skepticism when it comes to UFO's

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‘Leave immediately’: QLD bushfire warning

Bushfires are threatening the lives of people in two Queensland towns as emergency warnings are issued by authorities.

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Outbreak of virus that kills 75% of people

A virus with a fatality rate that can reach 75 per cent is resurgent in India, sparking growing concern.

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Dog shot after viciously attacking owner

A 31-year-old woman has been hospitalised with serious injuries after being attacked by her pet dogs inside of a Perth home.

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‘Severe’: State braces for heatwave

Parts of NSW have been warned to brace for a potentially severe heatwave as the state swelters through a second day of hot temperatures.

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Why this is the benchmark hatchback

The Volkswagen Golf has been the benchmark small car for years, combining tech, excellent driving dynamics and stylish good looks.

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‘Unprecedented’ force operating in Australia

There are warnings that foreign governments are targeting Australians in their own homes.

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Luxury sports car recalled over default

Maserati customers who’ve purchased the MC20 Cielo convertible supercar are being urged to contact their dealership after a fault impacting the windscreen was detected.

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‘Cannot go on’: UK to ban common dog breed

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that American XL Bully dogs will be banned by the end of the year following recent attacks.

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TikTok star’s shock kitchen act goes viral

A TikTok user has gone viral after he shared a clip of what he did to his parents’ kitchen.

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Uber driver exposes ‘rude’ passenger

An Uber driver has caught the shocking interaction he had with an elderly passenger on his dashcam.

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Commuters in major city hit with fare hike

Commuters across Greater Sydney will be slugged with another cost-of-living increase next month, as public transportation fares are set to increase 3.7 per cent on average.

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Wild scenes after tour bus, truck crash

At least 13 people are believed to have been injured in a crash between a tour bus and a truck in Western Australia’s Midwest region.

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Cloud over Qantas pact with China

The consumer watchdog will seek to block Qantas from continuing to co-ordinate flights to and from mainland China with an international airline as pressure mounts on the embattled flying kangaroo.

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Name change, update for popular SUV

Subaru has updated its XV small SUV and changed its name to Crosstrek. Our family of testers sampled the mid-range 2.0R in town and bush.

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$2500 gold nugget hidden in plain sight

A young prospector has found a gold nugget worth approximately $2500 hiding in plain sight in the red soil of the Western Australian Outback.

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Apple adds hot new iPhone 15 feature

Apple showcase their latest feature on the new iPhone 15, called the action button.

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Everyday essential that’s hurting Aussies

Australians are experiencing more pain at the fuel pump as prices stay well above $2 a litre, with predictions things could be about to get even worse.

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‘Aggressive’ new feature in all Coles stores

Coles is “aggressively” rolling out new technology that will track shoppers’ every move from the moment they walk into a store.

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New Coles tech will track your every move

Coles is aggressively rolling out new technology that will track shoppers’ every move from the moment they walk into a store.

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Almost 100 cars ditched at Sydney Airport

Sydney Airport is hunting for the owners of almost 100 vehicles abandoned in the long-term car park at Mascot, offering them one last chance to claim their ditched rides before they are sold or destroyed.

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Aussies reveal new reason for budget pain

One in four people say they are already feeling the economic impact of the climate crisis, a new report finds.

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75 crocs on the loose in China after typhoon

Dozens of crocodiles are on the loose in China after they escaped during recent flooding brought on by Typhoon Haikui.

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‘Mistake’: One Apple update dividing users

There has been one major divisive element of Apple’s much-anticipated launch of the iPhone 15, and it’s something plenty of Apple users have seen before.

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‘Desperate’: Water crisis looms in one city

Tough water restrictions are expected to return to Brisbane in the next year if the state government ignores warnings, the Lord Mayor says.

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Major change tipped for new iPhone 15 charging cable

Apple’s distinctive Lightning cable for iPhones 15 could be on the scrap heap due to a new tech regulation as a leak teases problems for the new model.

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Goat hilariously bullies police officer

A Florida officer was unexpectedly met with aggression from a small goat when trying to put him back behind a fence.

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Aussies encounter horrifying “man-eater” snake

Aussie surfing champ Joel Parkinson ran into a horrifyingly huge brown snake while biking in Tweed Valley.

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Coles’ new solution for problem shoppers

Coles is introducing body cameras in some of its most high-risk stores as the supermarket giant tries to fight back against shoplifting and threats against staff.

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‘Leave now’: Residents forced to flee fire

Residents in Queensland’s Bundaberg region have been instructed to leave immediately as a fast-moving bushfire burns across the area.

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Dangerous dingo put down by rangers

A third “high-risk” dingo has been put down by Queensland rangers after it was deemed to pose a significant threat to public safety.

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Millions to swelter as heatwave hits

Millions of Australians are in for a sweaty spring weekend, with sweltering conditions forecast for much of the country.

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‘Out of touch’: Residents fume at new bin rule

Residents of an inner west Sydney suburb have raged against the local council’s decision to collect red general waste bins on a fortnightly schedule, with some households fearing this could cause a literal stink in lieu of a predicted sweltering summer.

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Warning as city smothered in smoke

Residents across Sydney have woken to a thick blanket of smoke smothering the city after hazard reduction burns were conducted over the weekend.

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Robert Irwin rescues python in ‘career first’

Robert Irwin has rescued a carpet python from a vending machine at his family’s zoo, describing it as a first in his career.

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Is an electric Mercedes the real deal?

Mercedes-Benz is on a roll, introducing a range of electric models to tempt people away from the likes of Tesla.

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Emergency bushfire forces evacuations

Evacuated residents near Tara, in Queensland’s Western Downs, have been told it’s not safe to return as a bushfire rages in the area.

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Woman hit by brick for saying ‘no’

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Nationals sticking by 2050 net zero

The federal Nationals leader says he’s sticking by the party’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050, despite an internal push to scrap the policy.

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Warning as earthquake hits city outskirts

Experts have warned wild winds that lashed much of the country’s southeast on Friday are “a taste of what’s to come” as storm season approaches.

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‘Unbearable screams’: 296 dead in quake

Nearly 300 people have died after a powerful earthquake rattled Morocco Friday night, according to a preliminary government count, as terrified residents of Marrakesh reported “unbearable” screams followed the 6.8-magnitude tremor.

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Two dead in horror crash at tourist hotspot

Two men, both in their 30s, have died after their car collided with a telegraph pole in a popular tourism region.

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Road rule almost no Aussies know about

A simple right-of-way road rule has baffled Aussies, with many saying they didn’t know it existed and certainly don’t follow it.

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Havoc as wild winds batter southeast

A massive cold front sweeping across the country’s southeast has led to states being battered by heavy storms and damaging winds of up to 100kmh.

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Fatal crash passenger’s ‘sleeping’ claim

A passenger in a Mercedes involved in a double fatal car crash is accused of lying to police about who was behind the wheel when it collided with another car, telling police he couldn’t remember what happened because he was asleep.

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1800 drivers stung in road camera blunder

An urgent review into Queensland’s phone and seatbelt camera system has been commissioned after it was revealed thousands of drivers copped fake fines or incorrectly lost their licence due to a major dud.

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Dutton rebuffs Scomo on PM’s China trip

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has waved off criticisms from former prime minister Scott Morrison over concerns about Anthony Albanese’s upcoming trip to China.

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Injured dad farewells teens killed in crash

The injured dad of a girl killed in a tragic dirt bike crash alongside her cousin on Father’s Day joined heartbroken relatives and friends to say their emotional goodbyes at a funeral.

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Aussie dad’s epic Star Wars wedding speech

"I am your father... in-law!" A dad has gone viral for the epic Star Wars-themed speech he delivered at his daughter's wedding.

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Aussie charged over deadly US crash

A West Australian man is facing jail in the US after being charged over a deadly highway crash.

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Energy giant sued over mass fish kill

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has begun legal action action against the owners of the Vales Point Power Station over allegations improper maintenance led to a large-scale fish kill last year.

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Wild footage proves woman’s innocence

Wild dashcam footage of a car crash involving several vehicles has been released as an Australian woman fights a “nightmare” insurance battle with the NRMA.

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Four injured in fiery street race crash

A suspected street race southwest of Sydney has ended in disaster after a car carrying four men was involved in a horror crash.

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Miracle rescue after shark attack mayhem

Three sailors have survived a harrowing night on the ocean after their catamaran was set upon by sharks off the southeast coast.

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“Local legend” takes pet snake surfing

A "local legend" has taken his pet snake out surfing on the Gold Coast.

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Aussie tradie absolutely loses it after an accident

Dash cam footage has captured the moment an Aussie tradie loses his mind at a stranger, after the motor on his car blew.

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Major camera change to roll out to city

Noise-activated cameras that capture images of cars driving dangerously could be rolled out across one city, following a spate of high-profile road deaths across NSW.

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Next move over Marles’ $3.6m secret flights

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles could be forced to reveal details about his $3.6m flights on VIP aircraft after weeks of dispute.

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One dead in horror crane truck collision

A man has died after his car collided with a mobile crane truck in Sydney’s northwest.

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Cult performance car given radical remake

Volkswagen has confirmed the legendary GTI badge will live on in the electric era.

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‘Scary’: Hoons’ wild antics on busy freeway

Shocking footage has emerged of a group of hoons driving motorbikes recklessly, and even doing wheelies, on a busy Melbourne freeway.

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BRS tried to ‘conceal truth’ in trial: court

Lawyers for Nine Newspapers say Ben Roberts-Smith caused his multimillion-dollar defamation trial to be “grossly prolonged”, as it was directed towards “concealing the truth” as the battle over the estimated $25m legal bill rolls on.

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Getting rid of wasps goes horribly wrong

A woman captured the hilariously terrifying moment she failed to get rid of wasps from her house.

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Shark nearly capsizes kayaker in NZ

A kayaker captured the heart-stopping moment his vessel was rammed twice by a shark as it hunted a seal in waters off New Zealand’s eastern cape.

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New look for long-time luxury favourite

Mercedes-Benz has revealed a show car previewing a coming family of up-market compact EVs from the German brand. The Concept CLA Class was revealed on Sunday evening, ahead of the opening of the big IAA Mobility 2023 expo in Munich.

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Shock stats reveal scammers’ new target

There has been a major spike in scammers targeting underage victims, new data has revealed.

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Teens dead, boys injured in horror crash

Two teenagers are dead and two children are in a serious condition after a horror crash involving off-road motorbikes.

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Why AI could cost businesses billions

More than a quarter of the Australian economy will be significantly disrupted by AI technologies, experts have warned, as businesses and workers remain hesitant of new advancements.

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‘Catastrophic’: State on alert after grim fire warning

Residents in southern Queensland are being warned to brace for catastrophic bushfire conditions for the first time in almost three years.

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TikTok murderer’s account still active

The TikTok account of an influencer jailed for murder was still active on Friday despite its noted role in the killing of two men.

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Luxury car maker debuts new model range

BMW’s Vision Neue Klasse concept previews an all-new EV that’s two years away, but there’s much more to it than that. This show car also brings BMW’s next-generation EV tech strategy into sharper focus.

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Aussie mum slams ‘creepy’ Snapchat feature

An Aussie mum has slammed Snapchat after its latest feature posed as a 25-year-old man and asked her young daughter to meet up at a local park.

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Head-scrambling secret in Nasa photo

Space scientists have revealed a mesmerising image of a stunning whirlpool galaxy.

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Single-use plastic ban comes into effect

Several states have introduced bans on single-use plastic from September onwards, banning items such as packing peanuts and coffee cups.

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Warning for months ahead after dry winter

Australia has recorded its hottest winter ever, with spring also shaping up to be warmer and drier than normal.

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Shock as koala goes on $6k rampage

When thousands of dollars worth of tree seedlings went missing in a NSW nursery, everyone was very confused.

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Investigation after boy bitten by dog at school

An investigation is underway after a student was attacked by a support dog at a school in the NSW south coast.

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