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Sydney locals driven crazy by creepy ‘humming noise’
Residents in Sydney's northwest say they are being driven crazy by a disturbing humming noise keeping them awake through the night for months.
‘Panic situation’: 4 deaths force Tesla rethink
After years of complaints, safety concerns and four fatalities, Elon Musk's Tesla is rethinking one of the most controversial parts of its cars.
Warren Buffett exits BYD with billions
One of the world's richest men just pulled the pin on his China EV investment and it has sent the market into a panic.
Qantas cancels flights as typhoon hits
Australian travellers are facing chaos as Super Typhoon Ragasa barrels towards Hong Kong, forcing Qantas to cancel all flights.
Australian states that still think it’s winter
A jarring cold snap has brought frost warnings and near-freezing temperatures to two states, defying typical Aussie spring weather patterns.
Wild EV ‘trying to kill pedestrians’
This carmaker has been accused of making a potentially dangerous situation even worse, with its attempt at solving a very modern problem.
‘Copycat’ ute arrives in Australia
A cut-and-paste ute from an unusual source could make a big splash with Australia's pick-up loving drivers, for one main reason.
How Insta will catch teens lying about age
The announcement comes ahead of Australia's world-first move to ban social media accounts for children under the age of 16.
Virtual dates, real wedding rings and bizarre fantasies: Inside the growing world of AI boyfriends
In one corner of the internet, women are flaunting their AI-generated partners, describing virtual dates, real wedding rings and bizarre fantasies.
Quarter of Aussie jobs on automation chopping block
Robots and AI could wipe out 26 per cent of Australian jobs, creating a $104bn economic black hole, new research warns.
Car giant hits back at ‘cheap’ China
This global giant is banking on Aussies wanting more than just a cheap price when they embark on their next car buy.
‘Gone quiet’: Ally’s anger at Optus boss
The TV presenter had some choice words for Optus boss Stephen Rue over his handling of the telco's deadly triple-0 failure.
Chinese EV takes crown as ‘world’s fastest car’
This Chinese supercar has left the likes of Ferrari, Porsche and Bugatti behind in taking the mantle as the world's fastest car'.
State’s big call on e-bike ban
A popular type of e-bike will be banned from trains in one Australian state following a spate of fires.
‘Not followed’: Probe into reason for fatal Optus triple-0 outage
An early investigation into an Optus outage connected to four deaths across Australia shows that established processes were not followed".
‘More customers’: Horror optus update
More customers who suffered in the Optus triple-0 meltdown have been discovered as the welfare of those who called emergency services is checked.
10-hour bombshell in fatal Optus outage
A woman caught up in the Optus triple-0 meltdown has revealed what happened when her mum suffered a dangerous fall and needed emergency help.
Instagram’s big move ahead of age ban
The announcement comes ahead of Australia's world-first move to ban social media accounts for children under the age of 16.
MG’s ‘copycat’ ute arrives
A cut-and-paste approach to off-roading could deliver for a growing giant.
Fourth death linked to Optus triple-0 outage
A fourth death has been linked to the Optus triple-o outage which has left politicians across the country furious.
10-hour bombshell in fatal Optus outage
More stunning revelations have come to light about Optus' widespread failure to notify key stakeholders of a deadly triple-0 outage.
Unthinkable China find confirms ancient legend
Archaeologists have unearthed an unbelievable new find at an ancient site in China. Here is why it could change everything we know.
How a 16-year-old schoolboy’s fiery speech helped overthrow a government
Avishkar Raut, a 16-year-old schoolboy, delivered a stunning speech that quickly went viral. Six months later, the government was toppled.
Baby dead in horror Optus fail
Devastating details have come to light about the horrendous network upgrade failure from Optus that left three people dead.
Huge call over fatal Optus outage
Australia's Communications Minister has warned Optus will face significant consequences" in the wake of a catastrophic nationwide triple-0 outage.
Warning as storm front set to unleash havoc
A surge of severe storms is barrelling across parts of the country, promising a weekend of chaos, heavy rain, and hail capable of causing serious damage.
World’s fastest car revealed
A new player has proved faster than the likes of Bugatti, Ferrari and Porsche, ushering in a new era of speed.
‘Not here to replace people’: AI-generated minister addresses Albanian parliament
A nation's new AI-generated minister has addressed parliament for the first time, insisting it's not here to replace people, but to help them".
Albo blasted for ‘cruel hoax’
Sussan Ley has launched a scathing assault on Labor's 2035 climate target, while admitting her own party does not have an energy policy.
New details emerge in Optus Triple-0 fallout
While at least three deaths are associated with an Optus outage, police say the death of a newborn is unlikely" to be linked with the outage.
‘Two warnings’ over deadly Triple-0 fail
Optus was told twice that Triple-0 services were not working on Thursday morning as the telco said a failed upgrade caused the mass outage.
‘Fastest car ever’ hits Aussie roads
A new mindblowing quick car has just hit our roads - three times more powerful than most other sports cars. It's so quick the makers are coy about the high speeds it can reach.
Tech fails plague Meta’s Connect showcase
Mark Zuckerberg was forced to push through awkward laughs from a live audience after two separate tech fails threatened to derail Meta's annual showcase.
‘Not good enough’: Senator slams Optus
Optus is under fire after a deadly outage left customers without access to triple-0 emergency calls resulting in three deaths.
Self-driving illusion puts Aussies at risk
Tesla's latest tech looks like the future, but experts warn it could leave Aussie drivers dangerously exposed.
Hidden security warning in looming EV boom
While a mass increase of EV sales is instrumental for Australia to reach its 2035 climate target, a major report has also warned of potential security risks".
Worst news confirmed in horror Optus fail
Devastating details have come to light about the horrendous network upgrade failure from Optus that left three people dead.
Three dead after triple-0 outage in Optus tech failure
The telecommunications company has made a devastating announcement following a network upgrade that affected triple-0 calls.
Fallen giant bets all on ‘Cinderella’ move
This embattled global carmaker whose fortunes have slipped in recent years, is betting big on a fairytale' move to turn perception of it brand as cheap' around.
Eastern states set for wet, windy weekend
Severe weather warnings are in place across three states set to be hit by some wet, windy weather over the weekend.
Big brands put on notice
A bold new hybrid option promises to shake up the Australian automotive pecking order.
Grim warning for key Aussie export
The chief of Australia's climate agency has issued a stark warning about one of the country's biggest exports.
Australia’s quickest car tested
The shocking performance offered by this rapid model redefines performance cars.
‘About to explode’: huge claim on EVs
The pressure on car companies to make electric vehicles a much more common sight on Australian roads has intensified on the back of an $8bn announcement.
Whales struggle in ‘useless’ shark nets
Harrowing images show a humpback whale and her calf fighting for their lives after becoming entangled in shark nets.
‘Next five to seven years’: Plan to bring dodo bird back from extinction
A bird that has been extinct for more than three centuries could be walking the Earth again by 2032, a team of scientists has announced.
Mega change to Aus roads began at midnight
It's being billed as one of those where were you moments': New car tech from Tesla became available to Aussies overnight and it is going to change everything.
‘Terrible’ Chinese car part ‘to be banned’
A popular feature of many Chinese-made cars is set to be banned over serious safety concerns.
Bye-bye American pick-up
Aussies who are sick of massive utes on our roads have reason to celebrate after it was announced one of the biggest pick-ups around has been axed.
Sad truth about Aussie parking fines
It is the bane of every Aussie driver's existence and now it seems there is just no way of avoiding the pain and cost of getting a parking fine.
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