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A fresh warning has been delivered to millions living on the east coast just as recovery begins in flood-hit towns.

One lucky Aussie from the Sunshine State scooped the $50 million Lott jackpot on Tuesday night but there's a chance they don't know they are a millionaire.

As one tropical cyclone is expected to weaken, another two systems could turn into possible cyclones, the Bureau of Meteorology warns.

People are losing their minds over a gross" detail in this unbelievable photo of a monster carpet python. WARNING: Graphic

Gen Zers are developing crushes on a chatbot that's been branded ChatGPT's X-rated alter ego, with many left blushing by the AI's steamy responses.

China has promised Australia will become the PLA's target" after a move in the South China Sea that angered Beijing.

More than one million Aussies are using a popular foreign retailer each month, which is under increased scrutiny over handling of user data.

A controversial tax is taking off across the world, from Bali to Amsterdam, and it seems Aussies want a cut of the action too.

Vice Admiral David Johnston will replace Angus Campbell as the nation's next defence chief after a shake-up of the top brass.

Over a million Australians may be unable to contact triple-0 as two major telcos cut their antiquated 3G networks, with Aussies urged to text this number.

As war rages in two focal points across the globe and tensions flare in many more, one world leader says he's had enough.

A professional gamer who held the world record score for arcade game Donkey Kong is suing a Brisbane YouTuber who accused him of cheating to get the high scores.

Australia's two biggest cities are dealing with widespread asbestos contamination, which has shuttered parks and reserves.

While most carmakers are looking to improve fuel efficiency and launch more electric vehicles, this one has made its new SUV more performance focused.

Volunteers have started scoping out the damage after a deluge of rain overwhelmed homes and businesses.

The rain may have eased by Sydneysiders have been told to stay on high alert as the threat of flooding remains.

This top-of-the-range seven-seater has created a new niche in the car market with cutting edge technology and a roomy cabin. But buyers might be put off by the price.

Just days after a parent discovered contaminated building materials in mulch at a children's playground in Spotswood, asbestos has been discovered at more playgrounds in Melbourne.

A motorist who took matters into his own hands over a common parking gripe has called out the car park staff's response.

The moment a man was rescued from a submerged excavator after becoming stranded in floodwaters from a massive rain deluge has been captured on camera.

A major dam which stores about 80 per cent of Sydney's water is spilling over after a rain deluge, prompting urgent evacuation alerts.

There are some new big boys on the block in the television market in Australia and they don't only have size on their side.

A uni student has shared the moment he was stabbed in broad daylight after a Facebook Marketplace sale turned violent.

A Queensland family fighting to have a beloved magpie returned home have shared a major update on social media.

SUVs are typically more about style than genuine rough-road capability but this new range of vehicles is aimed at changing that.

A Brisbane mum who noticed her dogs going berserk" at her socks and kickers drawers was shocked by what she found inside.

Authorities have found a body near flooded waters in Sydney, after areas of the city were hit with life threatening" amounts of rain.

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has shared his strong views" on the nuclear debate, revealing the thing he dislikes the most.

A war of words has erupted between two Labor ministers with each other pointing the finger over a major shortfall facing Victoria.

A devastating" but very real" warning has been sounded by a European Prime Minister that the clock is ticking to WW3.

One of the biggest costs to taxpayers is getting put under the microscope ahead of next month's federal budget.

Used car prices are beginning to return to more sensible levels, which means there are better options out there for buyers on a budget.

As the Ukraine war rages into its third year, Russian President Vladimir Putin is pulling out all the stops to combat billions of Western dollars being funnelled to the warzone.

The chief executive of a growing renewable energy company says the proposed location for a new 300MW wind farm ticks all the boxes".

Australian consumers seem unperturbed by cost of living pressures, buying an all-time record number of vehicles last month. See the top models being bought.

The Model Y is Australia's most popular electric vehicle by a handsome margin but a new SUV from an established car maker could challenge its dominance.

Vice-admiral David Johnston will replace Angus Campbell as the nation's next Defence chief.

The AUKUS countries have given their strongest indication yet that Japan could be brought into the pact, in news China is set to strongly criticise.

Police have made a tragic discovery while searching a car stuck in floodwaters as authorities warn more rain is on its way.

Taiwan was dealing with a tense situation involving the Chinese military just before a massive earthquake struck.

This dream machine challenges the traditional boundaries of high-end sports cars, making them more usable and versatile than ever.

Walking the line between power and portability, Apple's MacBook Air M3 is designed to impress.

A professional gamer who held a world record score for the famous arcade game Donkey Kong is suing a YouTuber who accused him of cheating to get the high scores.

Second-hand car prices have returned to normal after spiking during Covid. And you can save thousands by choosing this type of vehicle.

Police are searching for a man who was found napping in a Mercedes at a set of traffic lights in Melbourne for 20 minutes - before allegedly speeding away from cops.

With just 15 seconds of sample audio, a powerful new piece of technology can accurately clone someone's voice and have them say anything, sparking serious risks" for society.

A Japanese brand is preparing a new version of one of the toughest machines in Australia and it's been developed with us in mind.

While Sydney is experiencing sunny and warm weather, flood threats continue to isolate communities in the north and west.

While Sydney is experiencing sunny and warm weather, flood threats continue to isolate communities in the north and west.

A creepy-sounding setting" was automatically turned on iPhones across the world in Apple's software update. Here is what it does.