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Road tax proposal could end ‘bad’ fuel excise
Motorists on the fringes of Australia's biggest cities are driving uptake in EVs, with a bold proposal aiming to save road users thousands.
Massive quake rocks holiday island near Bali
Indonesia has been rocked by a massive earthquake located east of Bali.
Samsung dynasty’s astonishing tax bill
The heir to Samsung has just completed the payment of a staggering inheritance tax bill after a rocky stint in prison after taking over the tech behemoth.
Shock number of EVs Aussies are buying
Established Aussie car brands have been rocked by fuel costs and a dramatic swing towards electric vehicles that have turbocharged a new player.
‘Ten years to get help’: Google doctor’s mental health fight
Tech giant Google believes artificial intelligence could save lives as it unveils new crisis support features. But can bots really bridge Australia's widening mental health chasm?
‘Violent beauty’: Image you can’t look away from
Your first challenge in Saros, before you even think about delving into its combat, is to pull your gaze away from the bewitching view.
‘Very wrong’: Aus cyclists getting off scot free
Very confusing road rules and questionable policing has meant that a select group who use our roads appear to be getting rather favourable treatment.
‘Calamitous’: What your car alert really says
Warning lights and scary messages from your car are never welcome when you're out on the road. Is it something simple or calamitous? This is what it really means.
Big call on AUKUS backup plan
The Albanese government is being urged to look at Japanese submarines as a backup plan amid fresh doubt over AUKUS.
‘Toyota from China’: Car giant to control Aus
Riding on the back of skyrocketing sales, this unknown Chinese car maker is coming to Australia and it could soon become the country's No. 1 brand.
‘Self diving’ Tesla in deadly Aus creek
An Aussie Tesla owner has copped stinging criticism online after his EV had to be dragged from floodwaters.
China joins giant car trend
Big is beautiful at the Beijing motor show, where Chinese brands have changed gears to build massive cars.
E-bikes seized and seven charges laid amid police crackdown
A Sydney teenager faces seven charges after allegedly leading police on an e-bike chase amid a crackdown on illegal and dangerous use of electric bikes.
Aussie general on Korea’s front line
New details have emerged of Australia's little-known but crucial role in one of the most dangerous flashpoints on the planet.
Acer Swift 16 AI review: Wild feature on powerful new $3k laptop
Standing out in the crowd in the laptop world is tough, but a powerful new $3000 laptop manages to do just that.
Cold front, showers to impact millions of Aussies
Millions of Aussies are bracing for a cold front over the country's southeast this weekend, after weeks of unseasonable autumn warmth.
Chilling crisis threatens the world
One event could trigger an unstoppable chain reaction above our heads. Experts reveal exactly how long we have before it begins.
Young people fight back against AI chatbots
Shocking new data has revealed that more young people are ditching traditional health practices in favour of digital alternatives.
Cult carmaker’s ‘flip-fone’ move with new EV
Suzuki's new EV is a warm embrace of the past, a return to simpler, easier, more intuitive times but with the electric power more and more Aussies are turning to.
Aussies using AI loophole to beat huge fines
Aussie motorists are beating expensive new AI generated driving fines by using this little known loophole.
‘Decade of pain’: Dire warning for Aussies
Australians have been flocking to these vehicles after the US war on Iran sent fuel prices soaring, but the move could end up backfiring.
Drug users get driving tech in new Aus move
New tech to give drug users a fair go arrives as medical cannabis driving trial starts in Australia.
Aussies hit with $700k in ‘psychotic’ fines
Aussies are blowing up over getting caught out by psychotic' fines that are costly them dearly but for many others it's just a way of life.
New Chinese ute an Aussie ‘dream’ car
China's latest offering to the Aussie ute market, following in the slipstream of the super-popular BYD Shark, is another pick-up set to make a big splash here.
Driver uses loophole to beat AI camera
At a first glance, this driver was busted using their phone. But their lawyer got them out of trouble.
Uber hints at huge change to app
Uber has unveiled a raft of new features and hinted at major future change as the ride-sharing giant attempts to become a dominant everything app".
AI ‘kill switch’ to fight drink driving
Australian AI technology could prove central to a controversial kill switch' preventing motorists from drink driving.
Woodside AGM protester revealed as federal MP’s son
One of several protesters who stormed Woodside Energy's AGM last week is the son of Assistant Climate and Energy Minister Josh Wilson.
‘Existential risk’: AI panic getting out of hand
Several proponents of artificial intelligence have become the victims of violent acts in recent days, reflecting the mounting dread around the emerging technology.
‘Playing with fire’: China’s war warning
Things are getting more and more tense between China and Japan. And the alarming downward spiral is only accelerating.
‘Very strong event’: What looming ‘super El Nino’ means for Aussies this winter
After a summer of extreme heat, bushfires and dry conditions, millions of Australians have been told they're not in the clear yet.
Ford sets insane new world speed record
Ford have smashed their own world record to notch up a new jawdropping mark for the planet's fastest vehicle.
Aus issues nuclear warning to all nations
Australia has delivered a message on nuclear weapons that could put Canberra at odds with the US and Donald Trump.
Albo’s $1.4bn perk ‘for the rich’
One of Anthony Albanese's key climate change moves is little more than a boost to the bottom line of the richest Aussies, it has been revealed.
Ford sets insane new world speed record
Ford have smashed their own world record to notch up a new jawdropping mark for the planet's fastest car.
‘Scam Altman’: Elon Musk accusations open blockbuster AI trial
Elon Musk and Sam Altman have faced off in a legal showdown that could have far-reaching consequences for the AI industry.
Aus favourite takes a ‘backward step’
One of Australia's most popular cars isn't the clear class leader it once was, with the new version enjoying less power, costing more and using more fuel.
Great move to stop death of the Aussie V8
This giant Chinese carmaker intends to end the great Aussie V8 extinction and bring powerful new vehicles Down Under with a specially designed engine.
Aus issues nuclear warning to all nations
Australia has delivered a message on nuclear weapons that could put Canberra it at odds with the US and Donald Trump.
Farmer’s shock find in dried-out dam
The farmer spotted a skinny kangaroo stuck up to its neck in mud, as extreme drought conditions continue to impact the state's west.
Wild moment dog rescued from 13-storey ledge
The daring moment firefighters rescued a dog who spent days trapped on the 13th storey ledge of a high-rise apartment has been captured on camera.
Senator’s Anzac ‘rap’ video sparks rage
A Labor senator has sparked outrage after posting a now-deleted Anzac tribute video overlaid with sexually explicit rap lyrics on her Instagram.
‘Baffling’ new Aus rule dividing road users
A new road change will allow some of Australia's most vulnerable motorists special rights to skip traffic but it is causing great confusion.
Aussie billionaire buys world’s fastest car
Aussie billionaire and NRL identity Nick Politis just dropped $1 million on the world's fastest car and he can't even drive it.
Convertible ute: ‘Perfect’ car for Aus revealed
This machine is a family SUV, ute, and high-tech hybrid rolled into one and it could save plenty of Aussies from making a big mistake.
‘Unusual’: Third hiker dies in US snake bite surge
A third person has died following an unusual" string of rattlesnake snake bites in the US, sparking widespread concern over the spike in deadly encounters.
Thousands of Australians gather for Anzac Day Dawn Services to honour veterans
The Dawn Service in several cities have been marred by a number of people booing during the Welcome to Country, delivered by an Indigenous veteran.
New Aus car that costs just $3.44 to fill up
In what is possibly the best timed launch in Australian automotive history, this new, very affordable EV can be fully charged for the cost of a coffee, or even less.
Online mattress giant slapped with $15m fine
A bedding company best known for its bed-in-a-box" mattress has copped a massive fine after an Australian court found it had misled customers about bogus sales and discounts.
$1m: Aus billionaire buys car he can’t drive
Aussie billionaire and NRL identity Nick Politis just dropped $1 million on the world's fastest car and he can't even drive it.
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