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The reality of driving a monster ute
Everyone has an opinion on the wave of new American-style utes hitting Aussie roads in increasing numbers. This is the cold hard truth about them.
‘Dirty’: Troubling theory about bridge tragedy
Investigators are piecing together what caused a container ship to collide with a US bridge killing six with a key focus area now emerging.
Surprising reason for change to Sydney Harbour
A huge feature of Sydney Harbour has been changed - but you might not have noticed.
Dating app’s graffiti stunt in Sydney ‘backfires’
A car was left in Sydney graffitied with cheater,' scum', and liar' messages, sparking a social media frenzy. But all was not as it seemed.
Albo’s big Trump challenge
A fresh array of problems are in store for Anthony Albanese if Republican candidate Donald Trump assumes power in November.
Express delivery: Ford’s crazy supervan
It has broken records around the globe and developed a huge following. The world's most insane work vehicle redefines the term smoko'.
Now is the time to buy a discounted EV
Now is a great time to buy a new electric vehicle, as makers discount last year's stock and competition heats up across the market.
Koala clings to tree as loggers cut it down in devastating clip
A frightened koala has been filmed desperately clinging to a tree before falling to the ground as loggers violently hack at it from below.
Aussies scramble as Instagram crashes
Australians are scrambling to work out what's happening as the major social media giant experiences a network outage.
Reddit valuation stuns Wall Street as social media company’s shares soar
In a stunning day at the New York Stock Exchange, social media company Reddit had its IPO - and saw its shares skyrocket.
Town set for 150mm rain blast over 24 hours
One part of Australia could see up to 150mm of rain in 24 hours, as temperatures are set to plummet below average in multiple capital cities this weekend.
“Think about your grandchildren”: Elder’s desperate plea
An 80-year-old Aboriginal elder has accused the government of genocide against forests" after he was arrested during a protest.
‘We are next’: War fears engulf Europe
A chorus of alarm is sounding out across the continent as a re-energised Russia looks set to accelerate its war with Ukraine.
Toyota’s eye-catching new hybrid SUV
Australia's favourite car brand has just launched a stylish new compact SUV that brings fuel saving technology and plenty of luxury kit.
Cheap hack to get into $250,000 sports car
A new value-packed benefits program from a top-end car maker brings perks never before seen in Australia. And you don't have to be loaded to be part of it.
Patient with Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain-chip uses ‘telepathy’ to play chess
Video shows Elon Musk's first human Neuralink brain chip patient playing chess by thinking" as telepathy" controls game.
Money not enough to fix suicide crisis: Boss
Jarring testimony from the man leading Australia's vast Defence workforce has revealed the deep complexity of the suicide crisis hitting the country's defence community.
‘Extraordinary’ reason behind UK defence deal
A visiting UK MP exclaimed he was shocked to learn Australia and the UK did not already have such a deal already in place.
Young Melbourne man reveals ‘saddest part’ about Australia
A young Melbourne man has revealed the saddest part about Australia" in a viral video, sparking a flood of comments agreeing with the grim" reality.
Aus signs $1bn war machine deal
A major deal worth $1 billion has been signed by Australia in what is being labelled the nation's biggest defence export.
Another keenly priced electric SUV confirmed for Australia
This Chinese brand has huge plans for the Australian market and its latest offering arrives at the right time to take advantage of a surge in EV sales.
Retail giant spruiks sale on massive TVs
A retail giant has just announced a price drop for a television that will transform your home into a mini-cinema.
‘Genuinely f****d’: shoppers slam dire way to buy groceries
A photo has sparked intense fury from shoppers as millions of Australians face a cost of living crisis.
New budget ute arrives in Australia
A cut-price new workhorse will give tradies looking for an affordable new ride another value-packed option to consider.
Driving the Melbourne F1 circuit with Mercedes
It's every petrolhead's fantasy: letting loose around the Australian Grand Prix circuit in a ludicrously powerful performance car.
Albo hits out amid Trump’s Rudd rant
The Coalition are politicising' Australia's diplomatic efforts, as the fallout of Donald Trump's comments on Kevin Rudd continues.
Man charged after gross find in car
A man has been charged after police found 26 snakes inside his car. While some were dead and decomposing, more than a dozen were alive.
Luxury EV brings new level of comfort
The latest SUV from a famed German brand brings on road refinement and class that few can match, but there is a catch.
Dad killed by snake at child care centre
A beloved father has died after being bitten by an extremely venomous snake at a child care facility.
‘Act immediately’: Warning as fires rage
Residents in one capital city are being urged to evacuate immediately as bushfires burn in a major state forest.
Outage hits Telstra, thousands affected
A major outage rippled across Australia in the afternoon, with the country's largest telco scrambling to deliver a fix.
Urgent recall for luxury cars on fire fears
Transportation safety officers have issued an urgent warning for this legendary luxury brand, warning of a manufacturing defect.
Big miner’s call on issue dividing investors
Australia's biggest company has just made a big call on its ambitions and it could influence corporates everywhere.
Aussie households facing $6000 nightmare
Multiple Australian cities are facing a disaster waiting to happen", with experts warning the looming crisis could cost the country billions".
700 stranded as cyclone wreaks havoc
Hundreds of people were forced to pack into a police station and their neighbours' homes as the cyclone moved through their town.
Experts debate AI risk to our extinction
Australia's chief scientist, a retired army major general and a renowned physicist have shared their opinions on the risks of artificial intelligence.
Porsche brings electric future to Australia
Wild statistics for the new breed of electric performance cars include shattering performance and runaway fires that last for weeks.
‘Destructive’: Wild images as cyclone hits
A category 3 cyclone has ripped through an island off the coast of the NT, tearing trees from their roots and flooding yards.
Aussies set for whopping $272m Uber payout
Uber is set to pay Aussie taxi drivers an eye-watering $272 million in a historic world-first class action settlement.
Hidden cost of AUKUS submarines
Aussie taxpayers will be on the hook to pay for upgrades to a UK-based facility in order for the AUKUS submarines to be delivered on time.
Suburbs ‘burning money’ as heatwaves spike
With the number of 35C-plus days set to become more frequent in the next 55 years, a new report has found the massive economic cost of climate change.
Albo should force TikTok sale: Paterson
The TikTok app, and its 8.5 million Australian users, face an uncertain outlook with growing concerns by governments over its safety.
Why Fiat’s Abarth 500E fails to deliver
Impractical, slow and wildly expensive, this European battery-powered hatch looks great but misses the mark by a sizeable margin.
‘Monster’ 340kg alligator kept in home and swam with kids
A man who allowed members of the public, including kids, to get into the water and pat the unsecured alligator has been accused of putting them in harm's way".
‘F**king sorry’: XR radicals shut down city
Dozens of radical environmentalists have shut down a major city in act of civil disobedience, with armed police moving in to break up the protest.
‘Destructive winds’: Locals brace for cyclone
Powerful wind gusts of up to 185km/h could blast one state as a cyclone forms off the coast.
‘Dramatic’: Big change to Australia’s weather
There is now as high as an 85 per cent chance of a huge gear change to Australia's weather which could be exacerbated by years of La Nina.
New EV emerges from unexpected source
Nearly every car maker is preparing to launch an electric car but this new zero-emissions SUV marks a radical change of direction for a brand known for its big 4WDs.
‘Proudest Rottweiler Mama’: Mauling victim
A woman whose own Rottweilers almost killed her has posted a poignant update to her social media after she almost lost an arm.
Macca’s returns after nationwide outage
An IT outage at McDonald's stores swept across the globe last night, leaving thousands hungry and disappointed .
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