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‘30 a day’: Albo’s hate speech bill explained as it’s branded ‘unsalvageable’
Chilling footage taken from a UK home the middle of the night shows what's at stake here in Australia, critics of major new laws say.
Wild weather to batter Australia’s east coast
Wild weather will batter eastern Australia this weekend with severe thunderstorms, dangerous surf and heavy rain prompting warnings to stay out of the water.
‘Heinous’: Musk’s AI Grok facing probe
Millions of accounts were deactivated in the wake of Australia's social media ban, but it's an even more potentially catastrophic" threat that has the watchdog worried.
Musk caves after ‘vile’ AI deepfake fury
Elon Musk has been forced to address a vile new trend emerging on X following the global rollout of his controversial AI that replies publicly on command.
‘Clear message’: Huge Aussie win for Elon
Controversial billionaire Elon Musk has just received a huge leg-up Down Under courtesy of some welcome good news.
Winners and losers of Albo’s new ‘car tax’
Anthony Albanese's new ute and car tax' is set to create a stark divide between the cars Aussies want and those we are not so keen on.
Desperate search for diver in Antarctica
The Australian division will assist in the desperate search for a diver who disappeared under the ice during a dive in the territory.
‘Swollen’: Grim flood warning for states
Major flood alerts have been issued for multiple states, while other parts of the country experience a heatwave.
Insane new Mustang boosted by Australia
The first muscle car build by the new Ford Racing division benefits heavily from Australian motorsport experience.
Aftermath of landmark Australia ban revealed
The aftermath of Australia's landmark under-16s social media ban has been revealed - and now European nations are looking to follow suit with their own legislation.
‘30 a day’: Albo’s hate speech bill explained as it’s branded ‘unsalvageable’
Labor's sweeping new hate speech bill could see dozens of Aussies arrested every day, free speech advocates say, in a chilling effect".
Scary footage sends internet into meltdown
If you think your food delivery apps are bad, you might want to take a look at this. And then count your blessings.
Infamous car remake coming to Aus
A state-of-the-art reworking of one of the world's most beloved but controversial cars is coming to Aussie roads very soon.
‘Political violence’: MAGA supporter charged over wild brawl with anti-ICE protesters
A Minnesota man has been charged with assault over a wild brawl with anti-ICE protesters.
Musk rushes to fix disgusting Grok replies
Elon Musk has been forced to address a vile new trend emerging on X following the global rollout of his controversial AI that replies publicly on command.
Major festival pulls out of Australia
A key cultural event that brought entrepreneurs, artists and megastars to Sydney has been cancelled, with organisers issuing a final thank you".
‘Clear message’: Huge Aussie win for Elon
Controversial billionaire Elon Musk has just received a huge leg-up Down Under courtesy of some unexpected news.
‘25 years’: Jail warning on viral parking hack
A supposed Aussie parking hack, praised as genius' and witnessed by millions could lead to some serious jail time, it has been claimed.
New ‘car and ute tax’ to cost Aussies ‘billions’
A controversial move from the Albanese Government is set to cost the average Aussie plenty and provide China with a cash windfall, experts and fellow MPs have warned.
Koji clean up begins as floods persist
Queenslanders have begun to clean up the colossal mess left in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji - but the danger is not yet over for some.
Cut price EV to shake up Aussie car market
The electric SUV market faces a major shake-up as this major carmaker just cut thousands off one of its EV price.
Shock China plan for iconic model in Aus
One of Australia's favourite brands is reworking its approach in a bid to stay competitive with China's booming car industry.
Albo’s ‘new tax’ set to cost Aussies ‘billions’
A controversial move from the Albanese Government is set to cost the average Aussie plenty and provide China with a cash windfall, experts and fellow MPs have warned.
New Aus hope for legendary 4WD
One of Australia's favourite brands is pushing in the background to put an iconic machine in local dealerships.
Dire warning as bushfires rip through state
Bushfires are continuing to burn out of control across the state, with more than 400,000 hectares and 1000 farms destroyed.
Car giant’s ‘monumental’ challenge to Musk
One of the world's biggest carmakers is set to launch a fierce new rival to Elon Musk's Tesla, which could seriously challenge the EV giant's popularity.
‘We need to care’: Iranian women burn Supreme Leader images in mass protests
As deadly mass protests in Iran enter their third week, pictures have spread across social media of women burning one specific photo.
Easy AI mistake most Aussies falling for
New research has exposed the common mistake most Aussies make when trying to identify deepfake AI-generated scams - as scammers start to exploit a dangerous vulnerability.
Aus’ fave cars sink as China takes over
The popularity of our favourite cars could be coming to an end as consumers embrace an irresistible new wave of Chinese vehicles.
The tiny ‘spy’ camera shocking creators
This camera weighs just 52 grams but shoots 4K video and can be magnetically mounted anywhere from car doors to pet collars.
Major warning as battery fire risk soars
Fire experts warn Australian homes are facing unprecedented battery fire risks as household usage surges in 2026.
‘Miracle’: Insane way home spared in fires
A video has left viewers scratching their heads in disbelief as an out-of-control bushfire took everything except a family home.
‘Too late to leave’: Worrying bushfire update
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.
Devastating scenes as Koji makes landfall
Several people have been rescued from floodwaters as ex-tropical cyclone Koji continues to smash Queensland, with forecasters warning it's not over yet.
Wild number of Instagram lockouts revealed
Australia's groundbreaking under-16 social media ban has triggered the removal of thousands of accounts, Meta said.
‘Too late to leave’: Worrying bushfire update
A person who died in the horrific Victorian bushfires, which have destroyed hundreds of structures and thousands of hectares of land, has been identified.
Instagram users warned over hacking fears
Millions of Instagram users are being warned to watch out for suspicious password reset emails that could signal a potential cyberattack.
‘Too late to leave’: Worrying bushfire update
The Premier has announced sweeping funding for families and farmers affected by the deadly bushfires, which are currently tearing through parts of the state.
Albo rocked as China ‘games’ new law
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.
‘Too late to leave’: Worrying bushfire update
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.
Tragic discovery in Victoria bushfire
Police have confirmed human remains were found in one of Victoria's bushfire regions, discovered near a vehicle in a heavily fire-damaged area.
‘Critical’ US mission after $13bn deal
Jim Chalmers will promote one of Australia's key offerings to the world's top economies at high-level talks in Washington.
Devastating scenes as Koji makes landfall
Several people have been rescued from floodwaters as ex-tropical cyclone Koji continues to smash Queensland, with forecasters warning of more incoming wild conditions.
US military launches air strikes against ISIS targets in Syria, officials say
The US military has launched air strikes against the Islamic State in Syria, US officials have confirmed.
‘Vomiting blood’: Witness claims US used powerful mystery weapon during Maduro raid
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.
The huge change coming to camping
An overnight sleep in a plush EV reveals electric vehicles will revolutionise overnight travel.
‘Abhorrent’: PM slams Elon Musk’s Grok
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.
Instagram users warned over hacking fears
Millions of Instagram users are being warned to watch out for suspicious password reset emails that could signal a potential cyberattack.
EV camping test
An overnight sleep in a $120,000 EV reveals electric vehicles have revolutionised car camping.
Towns obliterated in fire, authorities give update
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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