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Yunxian 2: Million-year-old skull reveals surprising human origins theory
A million-year-old skull holds explosive secrets about human evolution, challenging everything we thought we knew about ourselves.
Nation rages at AI trend everyone hates
A furious government has put its foot down and warned companies they should not be leaning on AI so heavily, citing one of the biggest annoyances" people are facing.
Bold Aus move makes Musk half-trillionaire
An Aussie first from Elon Musk has propelled the world's richest man to another eye-watering wealth milestone - double that of both Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos.
Ford boss warns EV market could halve
Car giant Ford fears sales vehicle sales could soon be in free fall because of a lack of predictability' in the market.
$2.7 billion costs Aussie drivers will have to pay
The increasingly aggressive' push to try to get more Aussies to buy EVs will send car prices skyrocketing, according to motoring industry insiders.
Insane Chinese SUV coming to Aus
A new luxury challenger with insane features is coming Down Under to take on Australia's favourite large SUVs.
‘Turbocharged 4WD’ bot takes cleaning to whole new level
Meet the Ferrari of robot vacuums: Ecovacs' new premium cleaner boasts four-wheel drive, AI smarts and industrial-strength suction power. VIDEO
Legendary chimp expert dies aged 91
Renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, who revolutionised the study of chimpanzees and was still working to this day, died aged 91 in the US.
Proof China isn’t mucking around
China is dangling a very enticing offer in front of some of the world's best minds as the superpower aggressively ramps up its historic race against the US.
‘Alarming’ move has Aussies $5bn in debt
Aussies are racking up bigger debts than ever before due to an obsession with one major industry and if things get much worse it could plunge us into a huge financial crisis.
Huge price hike for popular Aussie car
This once-affordable and popular Aussie SUV has astronomically leapt up in price and it's not easy to follow the reasoning why.
Car giant plans for life after EVs
EVs are the future, it is often claimed, but this global giant is already planning for the next stage of motoring evolution, well beyond that of electric vehicles.
Green tax to slug hybrids
The increasingly aggressive' push to try to get more Aussies to buy EVs will send car prices skyrocketing, according to motoring industry insiders.
‘This thing hurts’: YouTuber’s scary experience as Samsung smart ring battery begins ‘swelling’
A popular tech YouTuber says he had to go to the emergency department after the battery on his smart ring began expanding, painfully trapping the device on his finger.
New ‘soccer mum’ car to dominate Aus roads
A cavernous' new SUV has just landed in Australia and chances are you could soon be seeing it everywhere.
EVs smash car sales records
Once seen as little more than luxury toys, electric vehicles are now smashing the sales of petrol cars in the world's biggest driving market and Australia could be next.
Optus CEO under the gun after triple-0 death
Singtel bosses have been pressed on whether Optus chief executive Stephen Rue has their full backing" after a horror triple-0 outage linked to three deaths.
Billion-dollar bailout for British luxury icon
One of the world's biggest car makers has been forced to cease production of its vehicles and gone begging for almost $3bn to keep the firm alive after a devastating cyber attack.
Cyclones, heatwaves: Chaotic summer ahead
Millions of Aussies are facing a dangerous and chaotic summer - with forecasts of tropical cyclones, severe heatwaves and soaring temperatures tipped to hit the nation over the coming months.
Classified report reveals uneasy China truth
A classified US military intelligence report has revealed China is rapidly expanding to prepare for a possible invasion of Taiwan.
AI, social media loom as least ethical industries
A major survey on Aussies' ethical concerns has revealed Gen Z's shift away from artificial intelligence, as social media platforms hit record-low trust levels.
Has Apple reclaimed top spot in phone camera race?
The new iPhone 17 Pro series promises to revolutionise mobile photography even more with its 48MP big zoom camera, but is it enough to win back Android converts?
Rare event to spark weather chaos
A rare weather event is set to spark chaotic conditions across Australia over the week - with some regions sweltering in 40C heat and others facing flash flooding.
Aussie state to give ‘vast troves’ of data to AI
An Australian state will hand over troves of government data to AI in a bid to catch out one nefarious type of conduct.
5 years jail: Aussie road rule no one knows
A little known road rule is gaining prominence and if you're not across what's legal and what's not it could put you in the slammer for a long time.
‘Nightmare’: Optus warned over triple-0 fail
Optus has been warned that it cannot allow" the triple-0 outages linked to the deaths of three people to ever happen again.
Tesla rival scores rare win
This emerging brand has what it takes to challenge the best-selling Tesla Model Y. But is it any better?
Ominous China report reveals uneasy truth
A classified US military intelligence report has revealed China is rapidly expanding to prepare for a possible invasion of Taiwan.
‘Failing’: Ley lashes MP over Optus fiasco
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has sprayed the Communications Minister over a fresh Optus service outage.
Update after NBN outage stops triple-0 calls
Police warned Aussies in one state that an NBN outage may have been affecting calls to emergency services from a landline.
Ferrari’s new ride an ode to ‘80s excess
Ferrari's exotic new car harks back to a period of glamorous excess but there's a lot more to it than that.
‘Confronting’: Renewed call after Optus fiasco
The fresh outage has sparked renewed calls for an independent review into the triple-0 network after three deaths were linked to the initial failure.
Man’s huge fine for deepfake porn row
A man who posted deepfake images of prominent Australian women online has been hit with a landmark fine.
Anger as Australia ‘not prepared’ for WW3
A leading defence technology investor has urged the Albanese government to make one major move to help protect Australia amid an unstable world.
‘Australian hero’ shuts down right-wing influencer’s race question in viral clip
An Aussie sports fan has been praised for shutting down a racist" for his colourful response to a right-wing influencer's question.
Optus hit with second triple-0 outage
It comes after an outage blocked hundreds of triple-0 calls in a horror incident linked to the deaths of three Australians.
European giant torches Aussie EV plans
This iconic car brand has torn up its electric vehicle strategy, turning back the clock as it seeks to dominate the Australian market.
China flexes its new superweapon
In a rare show of power, Beijing has released a flood of photos and footage of its new superweapon. The warship gives Chairman Xi Jinping a new level of power.
‘Balls on the line’ for Hungry Jack’s review
A self-declared bogan TikTok star with nearly 300,000 followers has delivered his verdict on Hungry Jack's new saucy tenders range.
Microsoft terminates service to Israeli military over mass surveillance operation in Gaza
The tech giant has made a major move after an investigation found services had been used as part of a concerning operation.
Tesla rival scores rare win
This emerging brand has what it takes to challenge the best-selling Tesla Model Y.
NBN outage preventing triple-0 calls
Police have warned an NBN outage may be affecting calls to emergency services from a landline.
Porn access in Australia set for major shake-up
New rules from Australia's eSafety Commissioner will affect who is able to access adult content online, including pornography.
Rare event to bring chaos for Australia
An extraordinary weather phenomenon, not seen since Australia's devastating 2019 bushfires, is forecast to bring major weather disruptions across the nation.
‘Unbelievable’: Ghost of Yotei review
Within minutes of starting the sequel to the celebrated game Ghost of Tsushima, you're already blown away.
Boss resigns amid ‘bloodbath’
This embattled global brand once adored by Aussie drivers is facing a turbulent new chapter, and its leader has just stepped aside.
Rare event to bring chaos for Australia
A weather event that's occurred only twice since 2002 has taken place over the Antarctic, and it could bring a wild spring for Australia.
‘Step up’: Vow as Albo spruiks social media ban
Anthony Albanese has spruiked Australia's world-leading social media at the UN, earning praise and sparking vows for action.
‘We’re watching’: World leader’s Aussie praise
World leaders have heaped praise on Australia after a Sydney mum's story stunned people into silence at the United Nations in New York.
China’s new brand for Australia
A new car maker is set to shake up Australia's SUV market with a bold promise to revolutionise the segment's 'responsible-but-boring' image.
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