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‘Caught in 4K’: UFC legend JDM explains Australia’s strict road rules to streamer N3on
A popular American streamer has been left stunned after learning about Australia's strict road rules from UFC legend Jack Della Maddalena.
‘Like LA’: Fire threat looms over Aussie cities
Millions of Australians are increasingly at risk of a fire disaster similar to the deadly blazes that devastated Los Angeles in 2025, according to a new report.
Millions to swelter as cities hit 42C today
Millions of Aussies are sweltering through blistering temperatures as high as 42C on Wednesday - with forecasters issuing grim warnings the worst of the heat is yet to come.
Millions to swelter as cities hit 42C today
Millions of Aussies will swelter through blistering temperatures as high as 42C on Wednesday - with forecasters warning the worst of the heat is yet to come.
Flood-ravaged state handed $38m lifeline
Anthony Albanese has unveiled a major support package for northwest Queensland, where deadly floodwaters have devastated towns and farming communities.
Aus’ shock 2026 road rule changes exposed
A string of sweeping new road rule changes are now underway across Australia after one of the country's most deadliest years.
The car that made Aus ‘take notice’
This Chinese carmaker's new SUV costs half the price of some competitors while delivering unprecedented value that could reshape the hybrid market.
‘Acute crisis’: Cheap plastic imports threatening Australia’s recycling industry
Experts have sounded the alarm over the future of Australia's recycling industry, warning of its collapse unless the federal government makes one urgent change.
Biggest change to Lego in 50 years
Lego has made a huge announcement about its bricks, which the iconic toy maker says is as significant as the launch of the mini figure 50 years ago.
Kia’s new EV to turn the tables on rivals
The Korean carmaker's latest electric SUV aims to shake up the compact market.
Cyclone threat looms for Aussie state
One Aussie state is on high alert for a possible tropical cyclone, amid fears a tropical low could strengthen and combine with monsoonal flows over the week.
‘Bittersweet’: Toyota legend axed
Toyota's decision to axe an icon contradicts car lovers' belief in preserving automotive legends that deliver pure driving joy.
Huge China risk flagged as Aus ‘flooded’
Australians will cop the brunt of a global collapse spearheaded by a flood of Chinese products entering the country.
‘World’s thinnest’ TV coming to Aus
Australians won't have to wait long for a new TV that has a wild feature that can be illustrated by simply holding a ballpoint pen to the screen.
How to double your annual leave in 2026
Aussie workers can turn their annual leave into much longer breaks by strategically timing their holidays.
Men escape car, pets tragically die inside
As floodwaters continue to rise across one state, dramatic footage has emerged of two men narrowly escaping their car, while two cats inside tragically died.
UK man hacks Australian Govt for visa
A UK cybersecurity researcher has secured one of Australia's rarest visa's by hacking a government system during his application as proof of his expertise.
‘Cheeky’ Aussie car fighting China takeover
This new EV is really giving China's growing dominance of the Aussie car market a run for its money.
Popular Aus car cops P-plate ban
It's the super popular car that's been a hit with everyone from rookie drivers to millionaire enthusiasts like Jeremy Clarkson, but that's not longer the case.
‘Big one’: Experts issue eerie warning
The first huge earthquake in more than a decade has rattled the world, and experts are questioning if it's a sign of things to come.
Grim warning for flood-ravaged state
Aussies in one state have been warned more pain is on the way after catastrophically above average" rainfall and the threat of a potential cyclone.
Millions to swelter in intense heatwave
The first major heatwave of the year is rapidly approaching, with millions set to swelter as the mercury tips past 40C in multiple major cities.
Super cheap Aus car is no lemon
Normally you get what you pay for with cheap Chinese cars, but this one sets a new standard.
Fake drone attack rattles Trump
The US president was left furious after a call with tyrant Vladimir Putin, who complained that Ukraine had just tried to kill him.
Streamer attacked during NYE celebrations
A German streamer has captured the moment she was attacked twice with fireworks during a New Year's Eve livestream.
Electric ute finally delivers the goods
Australia's best-selling ute has gone electric and absolutely nailed it but it does come with one major catch.
‘Cheeky’ Aus car fighting back against China
This cute new EV is really giving China's growing dominance of the Aussie car market a run for its money.
$1m offer for WWII warship mystery
New documents reveal the Howard government's deliberations in making a million-dollar offer to solve Australia's longest maritime mystery.
France plans social media ban for children under 15
France is set to follow Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's lead by banning children under 15 from social media.
Two metres of rain to lash Aussies
As an insane amount of rain lashes one state, footage has emerged of what may be hidden beneath the surface of the rising floodwaters.
‘Hideously ugly’ Aussie ute hides huge surprise
This ute has been savaged as one of the ugliest things to hit Aussie roads in quite some time but thinking that's all there is to it would be a big mistake.
Controversial car Aussies just can’t ignore
This controversial new car has really surprised the average Aussie driver and motoring experts alike when they see it for the first time and get behind the wheel.
‘Will be annihilated’: Map of Chinese war games around Taiwan has world terrified
China is in the midst of 48 hours of war games around Taiwan, warning that all those plotting independence will be annihilated".
‘Freak’ moment Queensland snake catcher bitten by eastern brown in backyard
A popular Queensland snake catcher was walking in her backyard when the unthinkable happened. In minutes, she was vomiting and sweating.
Truth about why we need e-bikes
Aussies don't want to hear the truth about e-bikes. They reckon they are silly toy for reckless kids. The reality is something very different.
Human cost of a cashless Australia
As digital banking continues to reshape the way Australians bank, some are sounding the alarm for millions of people at risk of being left behind in the massive transformation".
$1m offer for WWII warship mystery
New documents reveal the Howard government's deliberations in making a million-dollar offer to solve Australia's longest maritime mystery.
‘Detrimental to Islam’: Brisbane imam urges Muslims to ‘eradicate’ extremism in powerful sermon
A prominent imam has pleaded with the Muslim community to take one particular action after two monsters from our faith" killed 15 people at Bondi Beach.
Islamic State warned of further action after Trump’s strike on ‘terrorist scum’
The Trump administration has issued a fresh warning to Islamic State less than a day after a strike on the terror group.
Ancient ink exposes long lost secret
A stunning detail on the mummified body of woman found 2500 years ago in Siberia's frozen Altai Mountains is exposing a lost Iron Age culture.
Woman arrested for ‘killing man in crash while livestreaming on TikTok’
Police have arrested a TikToker who allegedly livestreamed herself running down a pedestrian, then had the audacity to crowdfund her mental leave" online.
Warning after city smashed, crane toppled
Swathes of a popular tourist spot will remain shuttered after a sudden and powerful microburst caused chaos over Christmas.
Pizza influencer Julia Molinari, 21, dubbed ‘hotter than Sydney Sweeney’ by fans
A 21-year-old pizza flipper has been dubbed hotter than Sydney Sweeney" after attracting more than four million followers working at her family's restaurant.
Ukraine agrees to demilitarised economic zone in Donbas to advance Trump’s peace plan
Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to created a demilitarised economic zone" after Donald Trump laid out his full 20-point peace plan.
Human cost of a cashless Australia
As Australia races toward a cashless future, millions of people are being left behind in the massive transformation".
How did Rudolph’s red nose glow so bright? Scientists have a simple theory
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer had a very shiny nose. Now scientists have revealed how his nose could glow so bright to guide Santa's sleigh through the night.
Whole town turned over just for celebrities
A typical Aussie town has been completely transformed on a whim for some of Australia's biggest names.
Floods loom as monsoon arrives in NT and QLD
Early monsoon rain has triggered flood watch alerts across two states as the deluge threatens to disrupt Christmas travel and cut off outback roads.
Diver’s horror 10-minute shark standoff
A diver has described the terrifying moment a Great White Shark rammed him into a sandbank and circled him for 10 minutes as his air supply ran dangerously low.
Powerful microburst topples crane
A sudden, intense microburst struck on Thursday afternoon, causing a tower crane to partially collapse and bringing down multiple power lines, prompting authorities to declare an exclusion zone.
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