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Labor pledges millions to e-bikes, pandas
The Albanese government's fifth federal budget, titled Resilience and Reform, includes millions for e-bike safety and Beijing's panda diplomats.
Car giant braces for staggering $26.3bn loss
The world's biggest carmaker is set to haemorrhage more than $26 billion dollars it has been revealed and it's put all the blame on one event.
Our Elon: Musk proves his Aussie street cred
Soon to be trillionaire Elon Musk could be awarded the title of honorary Aussie on the back of his latest and perhaps greatest invention.
‘Is he alive?’: Aussie’s horror muscle car crash
A high speed smash on one of the country's busiest roads has resulted in the most jawdropping scenes local paramedics have ever witnessed.
Text that could save motorists hundreds
More than 50,000 motorists were fined for an honest mistake" last year in one state alone. Now, a new measure could change that.
‘Pay more’: Aussies slam each other over tax
A road tax' proposal that targets wealthy Australians has sparked fierce debate, with people turning on fellow Aussies over the issue.
Foldables have one fatal flaw – this phone fixes it
A new foldable phone promises to eliminate the technology's biggest flaw, but the premium price raises questions about mainstream adoption. VIDEO, PHOTOS
Rocky road ahead for Aussie drivers
Aussie drivers might have survived relatively unscathed from Labor's new taxathon but there are some serious bumps on the road ahead.
Biggest change in 20 yrs: New Aus road rules
A cohort of Aussie motorists are set to face the biggest change on our roads in over 20 years, come July 1.
Just $30K: China’s ‘best car’ arrives in Aus
With around 500,000 sales in a single year and a price tag of just $30,000, this new EV could dramatically reshape what Aussies are driving.
$1500/yr: ‘Road tax’ plan targets Aussies
A controversial plan to make Aussies pay a road user charge would see one group of people pay three times more than the rest.
Week of wet weather to lash millions
Meteorologists have urged Aussies to enjoy the last bit of sun' for a while as a wet weather system brews.
Rich Aussie snaps up wildest Lambo yet
A staggeringly expensive supercar is on the way to Australia, where it will join a collection of impressive machines.
Putin’s threat at high-risk public appearance
A combative address from Russian leader Vladimir Putin at a high-stakes public outing has thrown more fuel on the tense global environment.
VR headsets trialled for dementia patients at Sydney hospital
A Sydney hospital is testing an unusual approach on vulnerable patients stuck in waiting rooms. The results could change everything.
Big push for Aussies to abandon luxe brands
A new breed of luxury cars from China could see drivers slam the door on the luxury brands we have come to know and love.
Wild new Aus car ‘wants you to be a hoon’
This crazy new machine that has just hit Aussie roads across the country encourages drivers to push their cars to new extremes.
‘F**kin kidding’: Aus backlash on new EV bill
Australian households face paying for electric vehicle charging stations they may never use under a shock proposal.
Major data breach rocks Aussie schools, unis
A major cybersecurity breach has compromised the personal data of tens of thousands of Australian students across schools and universities - leaving institutions scrambling.
Aussies dump utes in ‘brutal’ sales crash
A dirty secret about four-wheel-drive utes is coming to light as Aussies dump pickups in spades to instead drive alternate vehicles.
New EV bill to be charged to every Aussie
Australians who don't drive electric vehicles could soon be paying for them anyway, under a federal-backed plan.
Telco firm fined after failing to stop $45k scam
A telco firm has been sanctioned after failing to stop a scam which saw customers lose out on more than $45,000.
‘Non-survivable’: New threat looms
Multiple crises have converged to threaten global food security, with experts warning of potentially catastrophic consequences for us all.
Cartoon tunnel ‘cause of’ horror smash
In a bizarre scene reminiscent of a Looney Tunes disaster, a cartoon tunnel is being blamed by some for a horror car accident.
No status symbol: ‘poor’ Aussies rush to EVs
Once a virtue-signalling status symbol, electric cars are growing exponentially in popularity in Aussie suburbs most wouldn't expect.
Car giant dumps petrol vehicles
One of Australia's biggest carmakers has cut pure petrol-powered models from its new range for the very first time.
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.
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