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Peter Garrett to lead AUKUS inquiry
Ex-Labor MP and Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett will lead a community inquiry into the $369bn AUKUS defence pact.
Shocking thing AI told would-be killer
AI companies are facing increasing amounts of scrutiny after a study revealed another darker side to the chatbots used by millions.
Major alert as 135km/h winds move east
Millions of Aussies are bracing for destructive winds to sweep across multiple states, just after Western Australia was pelted by 135km/h wind gusts.
‘Don’t trust him’: New claims rock Elon Musk
The world's richest man Elon Musk has been rocked by new claims that what he is claiming his products can do is very far from the truth.
Popular Aus car recalled over deadly glitch
A very popular Australia car has been issued with an urgent recall notice after it was discovered the vehicle's safety system designed to prevent crashes could itself cause one.
Car rego discount rush crashes website
A rush to knock 20 per cent off car registration costs has crashed one state's public services app and website.
Trump shows off drone base, blasts judge
Trump has blasted a judge who has blocked his plans to build a DronePort' on the White House ballroom, arguing we can no longer defend Washington, D.C" without it.
One bad June could rewrite Aus car history
An enormous car carrier stocked with thousands of Chinese electric vehicles is ready to unload its cargo for Australian roads.
Thousands without power as storm hits
Shocking vision of a crushed" car and washed-ashore boats has emerged as a massive storm system tears through Western Australia.
‘Don’t trust him’: new claims rock Elon Musk
The world's richest man Elon Musk has been rocked by new claims that what he is claiming his products can do is very far from the truth.
Rare lunar event to light up Aussie sky
A rare lunar event combining two celestial phenomena is set to light up our skies tonight. Here's how you can catch a glimpse.
Warning: AI ‘hacking’ threat to Aussie cars
An Australian expert has warned of catastrophic' consequences for drivers who take short cuts with artificial intelligence.
Massive change for Aussie favourite
Australia's best-selling large SUV has been updated with a new base engine and revised trim grades.
Warning as 100km/h winds, ‘flooding’ to hit
A powerful storm system is taking aim at a capital city just as days of torrential rain and flash flooding finally ease elsewhere.
BYD’s massive EV ship arrives in Aus
An enormous car carrier stocked with thousands of Chinese electric vehicles is ready to unload its cargo for Australian roads.
Jeff Bezos’ rocket explodes into massive fireball
A rocket owned by Jeff Bezos has sensationally exploded during a test launch in Florida. Elon Musk wasted no time rubbing salt to the wound for his tech rival.
‘Once every 5 years’: Huge storm looms
Shocking vision of a crushed" car and washed-ashore boats has emerged as a massive storm system tears through Western Australia.
‘Walking ATM’: ‘Shameless’ $9bn grab probed
Politicians are promising an investigation into a blatant, shameless revenue grab' that costs Aussies around $9bn a year.
Leica camera, huge battery and freebies galore
Xiaomi has packed a Leica lens, 8K video and a 7000mAh battery into a $1299 phone that also comes with a free tablet.
‘Once every 5 years’: Huge storm looms
A storm system only seen once every five years" is causing chaos in one Aussie state, with warnings the worst could be yet to come.
Wild weather to bring ‘risk of tornadoes’
The residents of one Australian state are preparing to hunker down as damaging' winds begin to inch closer to the coast for a weekend of wild weather.
Rare lunar event to light up Aussie sky
A rare lunar event involving the combination of two celestial phenomena is set to light up Australian skies this weekend.
Google engineer accused in $1.6 million Polymarket betting scandal
A Google techie has been accused of using secret company data to place bets on Polymarket that reaped a whopping profit.
‘Sensitive’: Spy boss’ grim warning
Australia's top spy agency has warned MPs and public servants not to discuss secrets in cars that could be vulnerable to electronic eavesdropping.
‘Wow!’: One-armed driver beats cops’ charges
A one-armed woman has been hailed as a hero after beating police charges of driving her car while supposedly holding her mobile phone.
‘Walking ATM’: ‘Shameless’ $9bn grab probed
Politicians are promising an investigation into a blatant, shameless revenue grab' that costs Aussies around $8,5bn a year.
Destructive 100km/h winds to batter state
A powerful storm system is taking aim at a capital city just as days of torrential rain and flash flooding finally ease elsewhere.
‘AUKUS dead’: Aus US alliance ‘past point of no return’
Australia's historic alliance with the United States is under threat, with an expert warning a major deal between the two nations is in ruins.
Call to fine Aus drivers of SUVs, utes more
Calls are being made to fine owners of SUVs and utes more than other cars in a bid to address Australia's rising road toll. But the idea has been met with unexpected opposition.
White House announces Trump app launch
The White House will release a major new app this week, with millions signing up in a move that could cement Donald Trump's legacy.
ABC defends AI news rewrite trial
The ABC trialled using artificial intelligence to rewrite radio news bulletins for online, a Senate estimates hearing has been told.
Never buy an EV if you live here
If you live in these parts of Australia, including major suburbs in our biggest cities, you might want to think twice about buying an electric vehicle.
Why Australia is ‘not ready’ for AI
Australians have been issued a stark warning about artificial intelligence, with a leading human rights group warning we are not ready".
Car giant an $8bn ‘national embarrassment’
One of the world's most loved car companies is in free-fall following a controversial move that has fans seething and even the Pope called in to help.
Man filmed nodding off at the wheel of self-driving Tesla hurtling down Sydney motorway
A short clip of a man behind the wheel of a car hurtling down a Sydney motorway has offered an eye-opening glimpse at our future on the road.
Warning popular app may be axed for u16s
The eSafety commissioner has revealed a key detail about why a popular app may be included in Australia's landmark under-16 social media ban.
Fuel: Price of filling up tank to rise in July after better than expected inflation figures
Following better than expected inflation figures, the Treasurer delivered some sobering news for Aussie drivers.
Why no fines issued after social media ban
Australia's online commissioner has revealed why no companies have been fined six months after the under-16 social media ban.
‘Can I sue?’: Ferrari slammed by fans over new Luce electric car
Iconic carmaker Ferrari is copping an absolute pasting over its latest car with fans saying the supercar's founder would be spinning in his grave".
Flights axed, delayed as fog swamps Sydney
Travel chaos looms as a dense layer of fog sets in across the city, with Sydney Airport warning of delays and cancellations across the network".
‘Hefty’: Wet weather warning for Aus drivers
Aussie drivers are being given a stark reminder about their responsibilities on the road as wet weather lashes the nation.
New UFO truth drop changes everything
The Pentagon has released 64 new unidentified aerial phenomena documents over the weekend, which hold some incredible revelations.
‘Temu Range Rover’ coming to Aus
This Chinese carmaking giant is looking to take Australia's best loved cars to task with its own version of what Aussie motorists really want.
Drones fall from sky, Vivid cancels shows
Vivid Sydney has been force to cancel shows, after almost 90 drones plummeted into Sydney Harbour due to a technical issue".
Ferrari shocks with radical new EV
Ferrari has stunned the automotive world with the $1 million electric car it promised never to build. And to say it is polarising opinion is putting it mildly.
China’s new plan to bypass US dominance
Chinese tech giant Huawei has unveiled a new chip that could bypass US bans and give Beijing an edge in the semiconductor battle of the future.
‘Delete this’: Ferrari roasted over epic fail
Iconic carmaker Ferrari is copping an absolute pasting over its latest car with fans saying the supercar's founder would be spinning in his grave'.
‘Dangerous’: Warning as fog blankets Sydney
A dense layer of fog has set in across most of metropolitan Sydney, creating difficult conditions for drivers.
BRS case signed off quicker than ISIS brides
Politicans have been told the Attorney-General signed off her consent to prosecute one of Australia's most decorated war veterans quicker than that of ISIS brides.
Major rain event to drench Australia
A major rain system is sweeping across Australia, bringing flooding risks, damaging winds and dangerous surf to several states.
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