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Aussie Christmas Day forecasts revealed
Australians are set to bask in hot and sunny conditions this Christmas, according to the latest Christmas Day forecasts across the capitals.
‘Stand firm’: Aussie court battle with Reddit
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.
‘Menacing’ ute ‘hunting down’ Aussies
One of Australia's favourite utes has been given a massive overhaul but there are concerns about how far the new changes go.
Time magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ as its person of the year for 2025
The issue features a cover story exploring how AI has changed the world over the past year, in sometimes frightening ways".
Drunk Russians delay Ukraine’s Moscow hit
Ukraine's daring Pearl Harbor"-style strike on Moscow's bomber fleet was partially unravelled by a most unlikely rabble of opponents.
Kid’s tough call on social media ban
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.
Earliest evidence of humans making fire
Scientists have uncovered new evidence of humans deliberately making fire 350,000 years earlier than previous records suggests.
‘Banned driving’ destroys Aus anti-hoon laws
Some of the most outrageous driving ever seen in Australia - that authorities moved to ban - is sending motorist enthusiasts crazy and going bonkers online.
Mum’s touching tribute as teen ban kicks in
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.
‘Stand firm’: Aussie court battle with Reddit
The Albanese government has responded to US tech giant Reddit's High Court challenge to the under-16 social media ban.
Social sites shock call on under-16s ban
A US online platform has made a desperate bid to the High Court to have Australia's under-16s social media ban overturned.
‘Good Lord, we’re screwed’: Hollywood’s horror as AI stars rake in millions
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".
Toyota reveals ‘menacing’ new look
Australia's favourite ute now sports fangs instead of a friendly face, proving sometimes the biggest changes are only skin deep.
Hidden catch in kids’ attempt to avoid ban
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.
Time Magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ as its person of the year for 2025
The issue features a cover story exploring how AI has changed the world over the past year, in sometimes frightening ways".
China giant’s ‘cheap’ promise to Aus drivers
This increasingly dominant Chinese car giant is making a big promise to Aussie motorists that is set to transform roads across the country.
Hungover blokes thwart next ‘Pearl Harbour’
Ukraine's daring Pearl Harbor"-style strike on Moscow's bomber fleet was partially unravelled by a most unlikely rabble of opponents.
Australia social media ban: 1 million teen accounts vanish overnight
Potentially up to a million Australian social media accounts have vanished from platforms like X and TikTok - and it's causing waves globally.
Millions on alert for severe weather
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.
Hero firey died in stunning act of bravery
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".
Best times to watch Aus meteor shower
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.
‘Just shocking’: Drivers told to check cars now
Aussie motorists have been urged to check a key feature of their cars now, amid claims it could be costing them dearly.
Millions on alert for scorching temp range
Scorching temperatures will meet severe thunderstorms, with Australians warned to brace for wild weather.
Aussie ban ‘biggest cultural change’: PM
Anthony Albanese says the global community is looking at Australia" as the landmark under-16 social media ban kicks in.
China’s cash troubles puts bullseye on Aus
A key part of China's economy is tanking and the superpower has charged Australia with picking up the pieces.
Warning to Aussie teens as ban begins
Children claiming to have circumvented Australia's world-first social media ban have been put on notice.
Telstra’s shock call over triple-0 death
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.
Millions of teens booted from social media
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.
Millions on alert for scorching temp range
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.
Huge support for under-16s social media ban – with one catch
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.
Millions on alert for scorching temp range
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.
New e-bike law could change everything
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.
Firey killed, homes destroyed in bushfires
New details have emerged after an experienced firefighter died when he was crushed by a fallen tree in a bushfire zone.
Fire fears as heat blasts Aussies
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.
Shock find amongst Chernobyl ruins
Strange things are happening amid the fallout of the world's worst nuclear disaster, with spectacular mutations leaving experts surprised.
Minister’s shock move in triple-0 probe
Beleaguered Communications Minister Anika Wells has declined to front an inquiry into an the fatal Optus triple-0 outage.
Musk rages at EU after $210m fine
Elon Musk has lashed out at the European Union in a string of fiery social media posts, after X was slapped with an over $200 million fine.
Bombshell after fatal triple-0 failure
A second person's death may be linked to failed triple-0 calls from some devices on one of Australia's largest networks, a Senate inquiry has been told.
$2.5m move after horror shark deaths
NSW is taking action after multiple deadly shark attacks in recent months.
‘Confident’: Big call on social media fight
The minister spearheading the imminent social media ban has revealed how she feels about a challenge launched by teens in Australia's highest court.
‘Forever’: Albo’s hint on power bill help
Anthony Albanese has commented on the future of a key measure sparing Australians from the worst of sky-high power prices.
Urgent warning as heatwave smashes nation
It's going to be another week of sizzling temperatures and blistering winds as thunderstorms and a heatwave keep their tight grip on the nation, sparking more fire fears.
‘Days are over’: Trump’s harsh words for Aus
A radical new defence strategy from the US calls out Australia and there is one word missing from the documents that will ready worry Canberra.
Firey killed, homes destroyed in bushfires
A firefighter has been killed as devastating bushfires rip through parts of NSW and southeast Queensland, destroying more than a dozen homes.
‘Aesthetic calamity’: Top architect reveals why everything is so ‘ugly’
A controversial plan to knock down and rebuild a Sydney icon has been roasted by locals and critics as terrible" and trash".
Firey killed, homes destroyed in bushfires
A firefighter has been killed as horror bushfires rip through parts of NSW and southeast Queensland, destroying more than a dozen homes.
‘Aesthetic calamity’: Top architect reveals why everything is so ‘ugly’
Sydney's locals have blasted a terrible" council plan for a surf club redevelopment, while a top architect has revealed Australia's crisis" of ugly homes.
'Developing situation': Key threat in NSW fire fight
Photos have revealed the devastation of bushfires along the Central Coast, as 13 of 80 still-burning fires remain out of control with days until relief will hit.
'Developing situation': Key threat in NSW fire fight
Photos have revealed the devastation of bushfires along the Central Coast, as 20 of 76 still-burning fires remain out of control with days until relief will hit.
Toyota shocks with new supercar
Japanese giant stuns the automotive world with the brand's most ambitious sports car project yet.
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