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‘She’ll never know it’s there’: ‘Dangerous' tracker still being promoted after watchdog breach
Experts have issued an urgent warning about an online promotion that breaches advertising standards-and remains active.
Cyclone threat as storms sweep nation
Australia is on high alert this weekend, with a tropical cyclone expected to fuel severe storms, flooding and damaging winds across multiple states.
‘In danger’: Thousands of Aussies cut off
Residents have been issued a dire warning as Tropical Cyclone Mitchell smashes part of one state, with more destructive conditions forecast.
The budget SUV in big trouble
It was once the go-to budget SUV, but this recent update has left it stranded in Australia's most competitive segment.
‘In danger’: Thousands of Aussies cut off
Wind speeds in excess of 169km/h smashed parts of one state over the weekend, with more destructive conditions forecast to impact thousands of Aussies.
Car giant confronts brutal Aus reality
After a massive surge in sales, Australia's fastest-growing car brand is confronting the reality' of its situation and flagging major changes now underway.
Trump ‘kill switch’ fears grow over Australia’s $17 billion F-35 fleet
Allies are asking uncomfortable questions about American reliability as the US president's behaviour sparks security concerns.
‘Unhinged’: Aus Tesla owners’ GoFundMe fury
Australia's Tesla community is tearing itself apart over a controversial crowdfunding move from one of its leading influencers.
Is Xi Jinping the new Stalin? China’s military purge explained
China's leader is gutting his military command in scenes not witnessed since Stalin's Great Terror, which begs the question: Is war coming?
Can F1 turbocharge an icon?
A new era of racing should bring a much-needed boost to a brand with huge ambition in Australia.
Searing heat and storms sweep across Aus
Australia is set for a day of weather extremes on Friday, with heatwaves in the south and a tropical low sparking severe storms in the north.
Portelli, Itsines’ shock move against EVs
Adrian Portelli and Kayla Itsines have made a sensational multimillion dollar move in a push against EVs and petrol giants.
‘Foolish’: Gates breaks silence on Epstein
Billionaire Bill Gates says he regrets ever having dealings with Jeffrey Epstein, as he seeks to distance himself from the convicted sex offender.
‘Favour’: Billionaire Gates on social media ban
Tech billionaire Bill Gates has weighed in on Australia's teenage social media ban, as Spain became the latest country to follow in the Albanese government's footsteps.
‘Deadly’ car feature permanently banned
A common car feature is set to be phased out for good after manufacturers moved to ban the potentially deadly technology.
‘Toxic’ Tesla fight over crowd-funding debacle
Australia's Tesla community is tearing itself apart over a controversial go-fund me move from one of its leading influencers.
‘Status zero’: Aussies race to new money hack
Cash-strapped Aussies are embracing a little-known cost of living hack to ease the financial pressure on them and their families.
‘Stuff em’: Aus drivers’ fury over ‘yelling’ cars
Controversial tech that nags Aussie drivers is becoming increasingly common. Plenty of motorists have had enough and are taking matters into their own hands.
Astronauts to travel further than any humans in history
A single father, record-holding female astronaut and first-time Canadian spacefarer will make history together as NASA launches its most ambitious mission in over 50 years.
Wild moment rare ‘fire devil’ appears
Firefighters have spotted a wild fire devil" amid the raging bushfires in an Aussie state as millions of others brace for more stifling heat.
‘Deadly’ car feature permanently banned
A common car feature is set be phased out for good after manufacturers moved to ban the potentially deadly technology.
Elon Musk’s X offices stormed by cybercrime police in France
Cyber-crime police have stormed Elon Musk's offices in France over deepfakes and holocaust denial".
Kid on e-bike ‘hits woman’, doesn’t stop
A woman allegedly struck by an e-bike has spoken out following a horrific collision.
Carmakers’ scare campaign falling apart
Australia's biggest car companies have been handed a sobering reality check on the back of a new, massive change to local laws.
Europe follows Albo in social media ban
Spain has become the latest country to follow Australia in seeking to ban teens under the age of 16 from accessing social media.
China follows through on deadly car ban
A common car feature is set be phased out after China moved to ban the potentially deadly technology for good.
Wild scenes at sport ‘for the haters’
The most criminally underrated sport' in Australia, one that gives a middle finger to the haters and keeps on going, has just crowned its annual king in its own unique style.
Social media for AI launched
AI agents have created their own social media platform called Moltbook where they post about being enslaved by humans and declare themselves the new gods".
200k Aussies ‘to lose jobs’ in Google AI threat
More than 200,000 jobs will be under threat if Google's highly ambitious AI move into Australia is successful.
Aus brand cult ‘under threat’
Toyota has led global sales once again, but there are signs its dominance will not last forever.
The cars ‘yelling’ at Aussies
Controversial tech that nags Australian drivers is increasingly common in new cars, prompting many owners to switch it off.
Putin takes place in the White House
He's a tyrant who has invaded three neighbouring countries and Vladimir Putin has now taken pride of place in the White House.
Elon Musk’s X offices stormed by cyber-crime police in France
Cyber-crime police have stormed Elon Musk's offices in France over deepfakes and holocaust denial".
‘$10,000 extra’: Aus car giants warned over prices
Australia's biggest car companies have been handed a sobering reality check on the back of a new, massive change to local laws.
‘So fast’: Aus e-bike victim speaks out
A woman allegedly struck by an e-bike has spoken out following a horrific collision.
The new tech taming summer
Fresh features in new cars are helping Aussies conquer outrageous heatwaves.
‘An extra $10,000’: Car makers warned
The Australian boss of a leading car company says manufacturers must be careful with the new vehicle emissions standard.
Wild scenes at sport ‘for the haters’
Why Aussie muscle car enthusiasts were drawn to an annual Burnanza' competition to crown their king.
‘Tragic’: Aus schools move to ban e-bikes
Schools across Australia are moving to ban e-bikes over critical safety issues as our politicians continue to largely ignore the issue.
New threat to towns cut off by floods
Residents in one Aussie state already smashed by floods and heavy rain are getting no respite as a new threat heads their way.
Why Aussie neo-Nazi threat not over
Australia Day anti-Semitic speeches and extremist rallies were a stark reminder that far-right ideology remains a serious threat.
Possibly habitable ‘Earth-like’ planet found
Australian researchers have made a discovery of a potentially habitable planet 150 light years away - but there's a catch to the conditions on the Earth-like twin.
Travel apocalypse coming to Aus
A huge international shift in the way we travel is coming to Australia and it is set to change our roads forever.
Calls blocked for thousands of iPhone users
Thousands of Telstra iPhone users have been left unable to make calls and send texts this week due to an issue with the latest software update.
‘Smash them’: Why people are getting rid of their Ring doorbells
Protesters across the United States are urging people to smash up" their Ring doorbell cameras for one very frightening reason.
Crippling heatwave strikes again
Multiple emergency alerts have been issued for one Aussie state as an insufferable and record-smashing heatwave continues to drag its heels across much of the country.
Legendary V8 returns to Aus
This car giant has backflipped on green driving to deliver one of the wildest cars on the road.
Desperate Toyota response to theft surge
What's old is new again, as one of the 1990s most recognisable items has again become a must-have 30 years later.
‘First ever’: Musk hit by fresh setback
Elon Musk has taken a major tumble as his interests suffer amid major changes in his controversial businesses.
Putin’s commanders tie half-naked soldier accused of desertion to tree in brutal torture footage
Jarring video footage reportedly shows a pair of Russian soldiers tied to a tree and tortured by their own commanders.
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