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China car giant making BMW, Benz nervous
A fast-rising premium newcomer has it sights set on Germany's biggest luxury car names and it's not shy about it.
Trump challenged over US-China war
Some of US President Donald Trump's biggest supporters are proposing a dramatic change in strategy when it comes to an existential threat' from China.
Astronomers locate ‘disappearing’ star after nine months
Scientists have solved the puzzle of a missing star, which dimmed significantly despite being twice the size of our sun. But will it disappear again?
Beloved car feature on verge of extinction
One of Australian cars' most beloved features is on the verge of being taken off our roads forever but one company is fighting back.
Safety shock for Australia’s favourite car
Australia's most popular car is the subject of an urgent recall over a potentially fatal safety defect.
NASA’s chilling asteroid warning
NASA warns that Earth remains defenceless against certain asteroids, with experts losing sleep" over the phenomenon.
Galloping in the Year of the Horse
Ford's Mustang Cup is the perfect way to ring in a high-octane New Year for petrolheads.
Fresh bird flu warning for Australia
The detection of bird flu on a remote Australian territory has prompted warnings to prepare for a potential outbreak of the pathogenic disease.
‘Extra 0 at the end’: BOM explains dud 300mm rainfall forecast in Queensland
The embattled national weather service has reacted after its warnings of a major weekend deluge - prompting flood measures - fell flat.
Top brands smashed over ‘traumatising’ ads
Some of Australia's biggest companies have come under fire for advertisements that trigger' viewers.
‘Biological clock’: Men’s fertility truth revealed
Waiting until middle age to have kids comes with a hidden" risk most Aussie men are ignoring. Research shows why guys are also on a deadline.
Drew Pavlou: ‘Billie Eilish got me deported from the US’
A controversial Australian activist claims he spent 30 hours at LAX immigration - only to be deported - after making a joke about the singer.
Mercedes wins thrilling Bathurst 12 Hour
Kangaroos, enormous crashes and white-hot competition marked a classic race on Mount Panorama.
$3.9bn AUKUS detail confirmed
A shipyard in Adelaide will receive a mammoth down payment" as Australia moves to create the workforce needed for the AUKUS defence pact.
Bathurst halted after kangaroo carnage
Star driver lucky to survive after gruesome" 250km/h kangaroo crash on Conrod Straight. WARNING: Graphic
Dire warning as rain, floods smash state
Millions of Aussies are being warned that days' more wild weather is on the way, as floodwaters and heavy rainfall continue to smash one state.
‘Extra 0 at the end’: BOM explains dud 300mm rainfall forecast in Queensland
The embattled weather service has responded after its warnings of a major weekend deluge - prompting councils to initiate flood response measures - fell flat.
Top Aus brands cop it over ‘traumatising’ ads
Some of Australia's biggest companies have come under fire for advertisements that trigger' viewers.
Apple cracks down on fake streaming ‘fraud’
With thousands of fake songs being uploaded to streaming platforms every day, Apple Music is punishing those who are taking from artists.
Racing icon’s promise to shout the bar
Valentino Rossi's 46th birthday celebrations will hit the stratosphere if he wins the Bathurst 12 Hour.
Trump bans ‘world’s most hated’ car feature
Donald Trump has banned what he says is one of the most hated features of modern cars in a huge move that could affect the way we drive in Australia.
‘On the brink’: Chilling global alert
The risk of a renewed nuclear arms race is rising as tensions between the US and China explode over a huge claim.
Aus safety cops to probe Tesla, BYD
A common feature in some of Australia's most popular cars is under the gun over safety fears.
The petrol SUV that refuses to die
This popular car was meant to be swallowed up by the EV revolution but Aussie drivers just aren't ready to say goodbye.
AI-powered robot coming for Aus jobs
Forget about the gun-toting, chrome-skolled horrors of Terminator movies, these Chinese robots coming to Australia aim to disarm you in an all-together different way.
Under $40k: bold new SUV hits Aus
Chinese automaker BYD is dramatically shaking up Australia's car market with a new offering that really puts the emphasis on price during our cost of living crisis.
Dire warning as rain, floods smash state
Several people have had to be rescued from floodwaters as heavy rainfall swamps one state and more wild weather looms.
Aus car giant cops staggering $17bn loss
The makers of Australia's most popular car have suffered their biggest financial loss since the GFC and they are laying plenty of blame on one of the world's most powerful people.
Sharks spotted inside nets at popular beach spot
A local council has erected warning signs after a 1.2 metre shark was spotted inside the nets at a popular Sydney swimming hole.
‘AI cops’ hit Aussies with $100m+ in fines
Aussies have been hit with more than $100m in fines via AI cops, it has been revealed - and it's just the start of what's coming.
This AI webcam could kill your bad Zoom call
These smart web cameras cost more than most but deliver Hollywood-level tracking that follows you around like a personal cameraman.
‘Stupid’: Warning as viral trend takes over
It's all over social media - but you might want to think twice before inputting all your personal data into ChatGPT, experts are warning.
F1 star in horror street smash
Formula 1 youngster Kimi Antonelli has wrecked his custom-made company car just a few days after taking delivery of the exotic machine.
Why Ferrari asked an Aussie to fix its cars
An Australian designer has helped craft an interior set to shift the automotive industry away from touchscreens and plastic.
AI-powered China robot coming for Aus jobs
Forget about the gun-toting, chrome-skolled horrors of Terminator movies, these Chinese robots coming to Australia aim to disarm you in an all-together different way.
China’s robot worker hits Aus
The feminine looks and gentle voice of Chery's robot assistant are backed by a determined push for artificial intelligence.
Watchdog lashed over social media ban secrecy
Australia's online watchdog has remained tight-lipped on a key success of the social media ban, citing possible immunity.
New Aus EV sticking it to Tesla
In an increasingly flooded Australian electric vehicle market, this car reveals what the hype is really all about.
‘Horrendous’: Gaming platform on notice
The massive Roblox platform is allegedly exposing young people to child abuse and suicide content, just months after escaping a social media ban.
‘AI cops’ hit Aussies with $100m+ in fines
Aussie have been hit with more than $100m in fines via AI cops, it has been revealed - and it's just the start of what's coming.
Huge change to iPhone 18 launch slated for September
Fresh information has been leaked about the iPhone 18, and it's not good news for fans.
132mm of rain smashes Aussie state
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Mitchell continues to weaken, but it has left its mark with lashings of rain overnight in one Aussie state.
ChatGPT’s new viral trend proves how well it knows you
It's all over social media - but you might want to think twice before inputting all your personal data into ChatGPT, experts are warning.
ChatGPT’s new viral trend proves how well it knows you
How well does your Chatbot know you? ChatGPT is spooking users with its insight in a new viral trend sweeping Twitter.
‘Nonsense’: Aussie car myth gets blown apart
Plenty of us have one huge issue about Aussie cars we love to complain about. But it's been revealed, it's simply not true.
‘SOS’: Optus customers’ fury at outage
Optus customers have taken to social media to complain about another outage, as the telco offered an apology for the disruption.
Car giant’s humiliating $29bn backdown
One of the world's biggest car companies has been forced into a humiliating and costly backdown after taking a massive green energy hit - to the tune of almost $29 billion.
‘Horrendous’: Gaming platform on notice
The massive Roblox platform is allegedly exposing young people to child abuse and suicide content, just months after escaping the under-16s social media ban.
ChatGPT’s new viral trend proves how well it knows you
How well does your Chatbot know you? ChatGPT is spooking users with its insight in a new viral trend sweeping Twitter.
‘Critical mass’: Aus car prices ‘set to fall’
New laws pushed by the Albanese Government will likely make Aussie cars cheaper, according to the experts. However they warn, some cars could instead go up in price.
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