mardi 23 janvier 2024

‘Awful’: Gruesome find at popular river

A young family have discovered a disfigured stingray on the banks of a Perth river, shedding light on a shocking legal loophole in the state.

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Albo’s ‘deep embarrassment’ on China

The Prime Minister’s office was aware a Chinese warship had injured Australian divers days before Anthony Albanese had a one-on-one with Xi Jinping, but questions over whether the matter was raised remain unanswered.

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‘Disgusting’ video of cyclist hit and run

Police are investigating whether a video circulating on social media showing a cyclist being struck by a car is linked to two separate hit-and-run incidents in Melbourne.

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Melbourne zoo welcomes adorable meerkat pups

Someone call Pumbaa because Timon is here! The Melbourne zoo has announced that they've welcomed five cute meerkat pups.

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lundi 22 janvier 2024

Genius hack to get a better deal on cars

An auction site established to take on car dealers and classifieds giants is giving Aussie drivers fresh ammo in the fight for a fair deal.

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Two men killed in horror smash

Two men have been killed after a car crashed into a pole in Melbourne’s north on Tuesday morning.

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Russian crim at centre of Medibank hack

Australia has slapped sanctions on Russian citizen Aleksandr Ermakov for his alleged role in the Medibank data breach.

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dimanche 21 janvier 2024

Potent new SUV confirmed by popular brand

Jeep is preparing to beef up its electric car range with a potent new zero-emissions electric car.

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New deal answer to lower energy prices

A major deal has been inked between the east coast’s largest LNG producer and the Albanese government in a bid to stem the risk of gas shortages that threaten to drive energy costs for households and businesses.

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Child, woman pulled from burning car

A woman and a child were rushed to hospital after a car and a truck collided on a major road in Greater Sydney, causing the car to catch on fire.

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samedi 20 janvier 2024

Deadly danger lurking Aussie beaches

Multiple people have been stung by a deadly jellyfish in the waters of a world-heritage paradise on Queensland’s coast this summer- and there are suggestions to close the area’s pristine beaches to stop more potentially life-threatening stings.

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Push to ban beloved home design trend

An incredibly popular home design trend is facing extinction as authorities and major industry players across the country respond to growing calls for a ban.

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Family’s hope as dad feared drowned

The family of a South Australian father who has not been seen since he got caught in a rip near Port Lincoln have said they are hoping for a “one-in-a-million miracle”.

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Terrifying Europe move could trigger WW3

ANALYSIS

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vendredi 19 janvier 2024

Swimmers warned to avoid taking a dip

Sydneysiders keen to escape the heat as temperatures soar are being warned to reconsider taking a dip in the water as pollution levels spike.

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Chance of new cyclone’s landfall revealed

A tropical low bearing down the east coast has a roughly 40 per cent chance of crossing into one state should it form into a tropical cyclone, with Aussies facing a dual front of storms and heat over the coming days.

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Thousands of Tesla cars recalled

Thousands of luxury Tesla vehicles worth upwards of $60,000 each have been recalled over a software issue impacting the steering wheel.

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Apple Is Selling Its Watches Without Blood Oxygen Feature to Avoid Ban

In October, the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that the blood oxygen sensor in Apple's watches infringed on patents held by Masimo, AP reports. The watches were pulled from shelves until a temporary stay was issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals at the end of December.

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jeudi 18 janvier 2024

Iran and Pakistan fire missiles at each other

The United Nations and the United States appealed for restraint on Thursday after Iran and Pakistan traded deadly air strikes on militant targets on each other’s territory.

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Heartbroken rescue koala: “She’s just not that into you’

Rodney the rescue koala is trying to get the attention of a female koala and she just isn't having it.

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AI is the next frontier for smartphones

Samsung has waged a new war in the fiercely competitive smartphone battleground, going all in AI on the newest edition of its premium device range, the Galaxy S series.

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mercredi 17 janvier 2024

Heartwarming moment guide dog brothers reunite after a decade apart

Brothers Chips and Carlo were finally reunited after 10 years apart working as guide dogs.

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Samsung's new S24 range revealed: hands on

Samsung's Unpacked event revealed the new lineup of phones to be released by the tech giant. A direct approach to AI is being used, with AI being featured in many new highlights.

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mardi 16 janvier 2024

New laws to curb high-risk AI

A new report has detailed the federal government’s plans to tackle the unprecedented risks posed by artificial intelligence.

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Genius cat owners create way to contain their “furry escape artist”

A couple of cat owners from Michigan wanted their cat to be able to wander around outside, but not go too far. So they came up with a genius way to be able to do both.

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Barrage of Chinese car brands on the way

A new Chinese rival to the Toyota Prado could soon be on our roads.

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lundi 15 janvier 2024

Australia’s role in making missiles revealed

The growing threat of conflict in Australia’s own backyard has supercharged the country’s missiles timeline, with long-range strikers to be made on home soil for the first time in 2025.

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Explosions reported near US Consulate

Explosions have reportedly been heard near the US Consulate in Iraq, as Iran fired ballistic missiles into the neighbouring nation amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

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dimanche 14 janvier 2024

Chilling truth about ‘aliens’ finally revealed

Forensic scientists have revealed the truth about the two ‘alien mummies’ that were discovered in South America last year.

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Weird ‘alien’ space object chased down

It came from outer space and its weird appearance and behaviour sent shockwaves around the world. Now, a group of astrophysicists are determined not to let the mysterious interstellar object ‘Oumuamua go gently into that good night.

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Mum’s legs crushed in road rage clash

A mum is learning to walk after both her legs were crushed by a ute in a road rage incident caught on dash cam.

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samedi 13 janvier 2024

Sydney man with 80 guinea pigs shows how he feeds them

A guinea pig owner in Sydney has gone viral after showing how he grows grass without using soil to feed his hungry pets.

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Hamas ‘plotting terror attacks in Europe’

A Hamas terror plot targeting Israel’s embassy in Sweden and various Jewish sites across Europe has been thwarted by Israeli intelligence agencies Mossad and Shin Bet, according to a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.

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Tassie woman wins ‘world’s ugliest lawn’ prize

The accolade for the World’s Ugliest Lawn has been awarded to a Tasmanian resident in a bizarre Swedish competition that was backed by a famous Hollywood actor.

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vendredi 12 janvier 2024

‘Unimaginable revenge’: Threat to the west

The Iran-backed Houthis rebel group has vowed “unimaginable” revenge in the wake of the US and UK’s overnight blitz on their military bases in Yemen.

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jeudi 11 janvier 2024

Australia supports Middle East air strikes

Australia has joined the United States, the United Kingdom and a host of other countries to carry out air strikes against Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

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Adorable moment mum and joey enjoy a hop on the beach

A local in Albany captured the adorable moment a mother kangaroo and her joey took a stroll through on a local beach.

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mercredi 10 janvier 2024

‘So sad’: Uproar as more iconic fish killed

The illegal killing of blue gropers has shocked a second community on Australia’s east coast, less than a fortnight after a killing in a Sydney suburb that left locals furious.

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Grim summer weather warning for Aussies

A meteorologist has issued a devastating weather forecast for Australians after a wetter than expected start to Summer.

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mardi 9 janvier 2024

‘Critical’: Moon mission is now doomed to fail

A historic private mission to land on the Moon was facing near-certain failure Monday after the spacecraft suffered a “critical loss” of fuel, in a major blow to America’s hopes of placing its first robot on the lunar surface in five decades.

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Puppy stolen on the way to new family

A Sydney family has been left heartbroken after their new puppy was allegedly stolen from a transport van while the driver slept.

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lundi 8 janvier 2024

Terrifying war US admits it can’t win

ANALYSIS

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Terrifying moment shark attack forces tourists out of the water

A shark attack just off the shore of a Caribbean island forced swimmers out of the water and back onto the shore.

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dimanche 7 janvier 2024

Tesla forced to make big changes in US

Tesla has been forced to downgrade its claimed driving range for the Model Y SUV in the US.

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Fury over fisherman’s ‘pathetic’ punishment

A spearfisherman has been fined $800 after killing a beloved blue groper named ‘Gus’ – but locals feel the “pathetic” punishment will do little to stop future killings.

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Shock moment cops stop teens’ joyride

Dramatic footage has captured the moment four teens were arrested during an alleged stolen car chase on a major Brisbane freeway, with one of the youths threatening to commit more crimes during a livestream of the joyride.

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Service dog gets the most adorable retirement party ever

A retiring dog that worked as a police bomb detector, received a heartwarming send off at 10-years-old.

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samedi 6 janvier 2024

Side of TikTok you’ve never heard about

There’s a hashtag on TikTok responsible for around 206.9 billion views. And it’s completely reshaping an ancient industry.

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Cop’s brilliant one-word reply to ‘sovereign’

A self-proclaimed ‘sovereign citizen’ has filmed herself getting into an altercation with police after being stopped by highway patrol.

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‘Life threatening’: State on flood alert

Victoria and NSW are to be lashed with intense thunderstorms that threaten to cause life-threatening flash flooding.

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vendredi 5 janvier 2024

Sydney mums wage war on realtors

Two mums have declared war on the real estate industry by developing an app that smashes some of the most hated tactics employed by selling agents, giving consumers the upper hand.

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Driver charged after 12yo killed

A parolee who was suspended from driving has been charged with allegedly causing a horror head-on crash that killed a 12-year-old girl on a highway west of Melbourne.

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Wild image as continent smashed by floods

A man in the UK has been dubbed the modern-day “King Canute” after he built a huge to protect his AU$1.13 million property from flooding.

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Wild footage of speed camera attack

Shocking footage has been released of a mobile speed camera being attacked by five men in central Melbourne.

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Mother and baby koala recover are being hit by a car

A mother and daughter koala duo from Glen Oak, New South Wales, were on the road to recovery after being hit by a car in late December, 2023.

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jeudi 4 janvier 2024

Why this family wagon is a winner

The Honda CR-V Hybrid won News Corp Australia’s 2023 Car of the Year award. Here’s a closer look at this classy family car.

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mercredi 3 janvier 2024

The best-selling cars of 2023

Australians bought more than 1 million new vehicles in 2023. Here is a run down of the most popular models.

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mardi 2 janvier 2024

Croc launch into boat ‘not normal’

Following reports of a fisherman escaping unharmed when a crocodile launched itself into his tinnie while he was fishing, a crocodile expert has had his say on what may have occurred.

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’Life-threatening’: New state hit by storm

More than 10,000 Victorians have been left without power after wild storms ripped through the state overnight, with “life-threatening flooding” forecast for Wednesday afternoon.

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Dog trainer reveals 5 breeds he’d never own

A Sydney dog trainer has revealed the five dog breeds he’d never own, including those he considers “stubborn” and “boring”.

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lundi 1 janvier 2024

The most Aussie reaction to having a huntsman in your car

Two Aussies lose it after a huntsman crawled across their windshield while they were driving on the highway.

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Fears after court system hit by cyber attack

One of the country’s biggest court systems has suffered an “unsettling and distressing” cyber attack, with hackers potentially getting hold of sensitive information from hundreds of court proceedings.

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’What the hell’: Woman hangs up on $5m win

The multimillion-dollar giveaway of one of the houses from the latest season of The Block didn’t go to plan when the winner hung up on the famous young entrepreneur running the high-profile raffle.

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