Aussies in best spot for space phenomenon

Southern hemisphere skywatchers are in for a treat this week with the best chances of seeing the conjunction of Mercury and Jupiter.

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Teens sue minister over climate change

A group of teenagers has taken Environment Minister Sussan Ley to court, claiming her approval of a NSW coal mine violates her duty of care to future generations.

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Aussie tradie joins global elite

Fortnite players will soon get to don high-vis and down meat pies after an Aussie streamer was awarded his own custom “skin” in the game and used the opportunity “honour (his) beginnings”.

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Shock crash test for tradie favourite

Mitsubishi says it has no plans to stop sales of the first car to receive a zero-star safety score in Australia.

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Ban on genetically modified crops to end

A ban on the use of genetically modified crops in NSW is expected to deliver a $4.8bn benefit to farmers while allowing them to remove allergens in food such as gluten.

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Brisbane sized iceberg breaks off

A massive iceberg almost as big as the city of Brisbane has broken off from an ice shelf in Antarctica, according to scientists.

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Car of The Year revealed

The Kia Sorento has taken out top gong in Carsales’ Car of the Year awards, with the South Korean-made SUV beating out the Porsche Taycan and Land Rover Defender.

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