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Australia is melting today in a heatwave that has the mercury hitting over 40C for some - leading to a dark warning.
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US President Donald Trump has just created a rather small problem for himself that makes no sense at all.
on (#7287R)
Three months after its deadly triple-0 outage, Optus has released the details of an independent probe.
on (#728ZZ)
A legal expert has warned that this common parking act could cost you a lot more than just a public argument.
on (#727A0)
A Bondi shooting victim has condemned a sick campaign" online using deepfake images to claim the deadly rampage was staged.
on (#727A5)
It was the car Australia's energy minister claimed would save the world, instead it's been a horrible $29 billion failure.
on (#72947)
One Aussie state could be blanketed in a rare Christmas snow while another capital swelters through a scorching 39C festive day, the latest forecasts have revealed.
on (#726ZB)
The world's first flying car is here, boasting both take-off and landing abilities.
on (#726HY)
Exclusive access to Samsung's South Korean facilities has revealed revolutionary AI appliances that could fundamentally change how Australian households operate within years.
on (#728EN)
Australia is facing a weekend of nightmare weather with a combination of extreme heatwaves - which could push temperatures into the 40s - and damaging storms looming.
on (#726DX)
Drivers of Australia's most wanted small SUV are being warned of an unnerving" weakness that plagues the cult favourite despite its retro charm.
on (#724P0)
One of the biggest social platforms on the planet has taken Australia to the High Court over the controversial new ruling, as teens scramble to find loopholes.
on (#7286S)
Three months after its deadly triple-0 outage, Optus has released the details of an independent probe.
on (#72578)
Australians will have a rare chance to witness the Geminid meteor shower as it peaks under near-perfect lunar conditions. Here's the best times to watch the spectacular show.
on (#7277Z)
Auto giant takes a painful reset" after demand for battery-powered pick-up crashes.
on (#724M6)
This European-tuned Chinese built machine promises to shake up the small car establishment in Australian when it hits our roads next year.
on (#7241Y)
Australians are set to bask in hot and sunny conditions this Christmas, according to the latest Christmas Day forecasts across the capitals.
on (#723V2)
One of Australia's favourite utes has been given a massive overhaul but there are concerns about how far the new changes go.
on (#723YF)
Reddit is launching a High Court challenge to the under-16 social media ban, but the federal government says the US tech giant is just trying to protect its profits.
on (#723KR)
The issue features a cover story exploring how AI has changed the world over the past year, in sometimes frightening ways".
on (#72379)
Ukraine's daring Pearl Harbor"-style strike on Moscow's bomber fleet was partially unravelled by a most unlikely rabble of opponents.
on (#721AE)
Australians will have a rare chance to witness the Geminid meteor shower as it peaks under near-perfect lunar conditions. Here's the best times to watch the spectacular show.
on (#72315)
The Prime Minister has delivered a warning to kids looking to sidestep the social media ban, just a day after the world-first laws took effect.
on (#7230D)
Scientists have uncovered new evidence of humans deliberately making fire 350,000 years earlier than previous records suggests.
on (#722ZH)
Some of the most outrageous driving ever seen in Australia - that authorities moved to ban - is sending motorist enthusiasts crazy and going bonkers online.
on (#7225P)
A mother who lost her son after he took his life following severe social media bullying has revealed her touching tribute to him, as Australia's new social media ban for kids under 16 kicks in.
on (#723WR)
The Albanese government has responded to US tech giant Reddit's High Court challenge to the under-16 social media ban.
on (#723TX)
A US online platform has made a desperate bid to the High Court to have Australia's under-16s social media ban overturned.
on (#722D1)
The emergence of fake stars" raking in millions and landing record deals has left A-listers horrified and critics warning that society is in trouble".
on (#723SB)
Australia's favourite ute now sports fangs instead of a friendly face, proving sometimes the biggest changes are only skin deep.
on (#7226Z)
Aussie teens are already looking for ways to bypass the country's landmark under-16 social media ban after it kicked in. But there's a major catch as authorities warn these companies know" about what's going on.
on (#723CW)
The issue features a cover story exploring how AI has changed the world over the past year, in sometimes frightening ways".
on (#7224H)
This increasingly dominant Chinese car giant is making a big promise to Aussie motorists that is set to transform roads across the country.
on (#72358)
Ukraine's daring Pearl Harbor"-style strike on Moscow's bomber fleet was partially unravelled by a most unlikely rabble of opponents.
on (#721SP)
Potentially up to a million Australian social media accounts have vanished from platforms like X and TikTok - and it's causing waves globally.
on (#72283)
Severe thunderstorms which could dump as much as 100mm on millions of Aussies - along with damaging wind gusts and hail - have been forecast over the coming days.
on (#721CF)
Tributes have flowed for a veteran NSW firefighter crushed by a fallen tree in a bushfire zone, with his family remembering him as a great father" and loving brother".
on (#72177)
Aussie motorists have been urged to check a key feature of their cars now, amid claims it could be costing them dearly.
on (#721ZF)
Scorching temperatures will meet severe thunderstorms, with Australians warned to brace for wild weather.
on (#7224F)
Anthony Albanese says the global community is looking at Australia" as the landmark under-16 social media ban kicks in.
on (#7215T)
A key part of China's economy is tanking and the superpower has charged Australia with picking up the pieces.
on (#72233)
Children claiming to have circumvented Australia's world-first social media ban have been put on notice.
on (#72182)
Telstra did not discuss the death of a TPG customer linked to a failed triple-0 call in a meeting with the Communications Minister, a Senate inquiry has been told.
on (#721ZJ)
As millions of teenagers are booted from social media on Wednesday morning, the eSafety commissioner has lashed out at platforms that are resisting the change.
on (#721SN)
Millions of Aussies are bracing for a scorching week - amid forecasts of a 50C temperature range across the country for the first week of summer.
on (#7214T)
Exclusive polling reveals overwhelming public support for banning under-16s from social media, yet three-quarters believe kids will find ways around the groundbreaking restrictions.
on (#721E0)
Millions of Aussies are bracing for another scorching week - amid revelations of a wild 50C temperature range across the country for the first week of summer.
on (#720E5)
A new law under consideration is set to dramatically change the use of e-bikes is Australia but it is also sure to create plenty of controversy.
on (#720CV)
New details have emerged after an experienced firefighter died when he was crushed by a fallen tree in a bushfire zone.
on (#720E6)
Millions of Aussies are bracing for a perfect storm of extreme heat and dry thunderstorms, with temperatures climbing into the 40s just days after fires ripped through multiple homes.