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A video has left viewers scratching their heads in disbelief as an out-of-control bushfire took everything except a family home.
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Authorities have pinned down what they believe to be the cause of a devastating bushfire in Victoria's north which has claimed the life of a cattle farmer.
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Several people have been rescued from floodwaters as ex-tropical cyclone Koji continues to smash Queensland, with forecasters warning it's not over yet.
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Australia's groundbreaking under-16 social media ban has triggered the removal of thousands of accounts, Meta said.
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A person who died in the horrific Victorian bushfires, which have destroyed hundreds of structures and thousands of hectares of land, has been identified.
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Millions of Instagram users are being warned to watch out for suspicious password reset emails that could signal a potential cyberattack.
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The Premier has announced sweeping funding for families and farmers affected by the deadly bushfires, which are currently tearing through parts of the state.
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Aussies have been issued with a stark warning as China is accused of going after' us and gaming' a new law meant to safeguard the country from disaster.
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Despite the heat settling across Victoria, it is doing little to deter the catastrophic bushfires from tearing through the state, which have claimed one person's life.
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Police have confirmed human remains were found in one of Victoria's bushfire regions, discovered near a vehicle in a heavily fire-damaged area.
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Jim Chalmers will promote one of Australia's key offerings to the world's top economies at high-level talks in Washington.
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Several people have been rescued from floodwaters as ex-tropical cyclone Koji continues to smash Queensland, with forecasters warning of more incoming wild conditions.
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The US military has launched air strikes against the Islamic State in Syria, US officials have confirmed.
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The US used a powerful mystery weapon that left Venezuelan soldiers bleeding through the nose" and vomiting blood during the Maduro raid, a witness claims.
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An overnight sleep in a plush EV reveals electric vehicles will revolutionise overnight travel.
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Anthony Albanese has condemned Elon Musk's social media platform X over concerns an AI tool has been used to produce non-consensual sexualised imagery.
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Millions of Instagram users are being warned to watch out for suspicious password reset emails that could signal a potential cyberattack.
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An overnight sleep in a $120,000 EV reveals electric vehicles have revolutionised car camping.
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Some 130 homes have already been lost in Victoria as the state's deadly bushfires rage on and a state of disaster is declared.
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Google has unveiled it will incorporate new AI tools to its popular email platform in a significant update that will impact billions of users. There are mixed reactions.
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A shock trend emerging in parts of Victoria devastated by bushfires has been slammed by authorities, who are urging people to stay away".
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Firefighters battling out-of-control bushfires in Victoria face a new challenge, as at least 130 homes are confirmed lost in the flames.
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LG, Samsung, Hisense and others have all dived head first into one TV technology to win over Aussies - but the big brands are trading blows too.
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Standout car designs arrived in 2025 to challenge claims that modern vehicles lack distinctive character and visual appeal.
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The Victorian Premier has declared a State of Disaster as fast-moving bushfires are thought to have claimed at least one life with others missing.
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Russia has admitted it used a missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons during an Ukraine attack overnight.
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This long-awaited hatchback has finally arrived in Australia, with executives expecting it to outsell other variants.
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Hospitals in one Australian state are under pressure as fierce heatwave conditions smatter the country, with temperatures exceeding 40C.
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A popular global carmaker is breaking decades of tradition by pivoting to China in its bid to beat the competition.
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An unprecedented call has been made for all of Victoria as the state's deadly bushfires rage on and a state of disaster is declared.
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Residents are being urged to leave immediately as an out-of-control bushfire rages, with authorities warning conditions will soon be catastrophic".
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A popular carmaker aims to build 30,000 humanoid robots by 2028, potentially transforming manufacturing while sparking fears about widespread job losses.
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A former major crime squad detective reveals why Australia's most popular cars have become prime targets for organised crime.
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Apocalyptic scenes have emerged across Victoria as out-of-control bushfires tear through parts of the state - with one town ripped apart and thousands left without power.
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Ukraine's Air Force has reported a threat of a possible nuclear-capable missile fired from a Russian nuclear testing site late.
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Apocalyptic scenes have emerged across Victoria as out-of-control bushfires tear through parts of the state - with one town ripped apart and thousands left without power.
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A town has been ripped apart by flames and three people remain unaccounted for as out-of-control bushfires tear through parts of Victoria.
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Parts of Australia are enduring a fierce heatwave, with soaring temperatures and widespread warnings as conditions remain dangerous.
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Paramedics and first responders are being pulled out of bushfire danger zones under the highest level of emergency alert issued by one state's ambulance authorities.
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If you thought foldable phones were just a fad, a new mobile from Samsung may prove you wrong. But the firm has realised users will get one thing wrong.
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This iconic carmaker entered a new era in 2025 with the addition of hybrid power to one if its most well-known vehicles, but does the price tag go too far?
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Victorians under threat from an out-of-control bushfire have been told it is too late to leave, as the state braces for catastrophic" fire danger.
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Dramatic rescues have taken place as the weather bureau issues a weekend weather warning for nearly 1000km of Aussie coast line.
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From breath-analysing toothbrushes to soup-cooling robot cats, inventors at the world's biggest tech fair are solving problems you never knew you had.
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Police have condemned a reckless" theft that has put thousands in harm's way during a bushfire emergency.
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US President Donald Trump has issued an ominous warning to one Middle Eastern nation as protests continue to explode.
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Millions are facing a weekend weather nightmare as a tropical low barrels towards the north coast - with the potential to unleash up to 200mm in parts of one Aussie state.
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Residents are being urged to flee from an out-of-control bushfire as a brutal heatwave sweeping the nation is set to send the mercury soaring as high as 47C.
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Two car critics have hailed this $450,000 hybrid sports car as a contender for the best car in the world.
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Millions of Aussies are bracing for another day of extremes as a blistering heatwave sweeps the nation, sending the mercury soaring as high as 47C.