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Fierce debate is raging over calls for Aussies to ditch their addiction to oversized and fuel-rich cars, dubbed beasts" and Yank tanks" by critics.
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The popular new-car brand has done something with its new small electric SUV that other big name makers dare not do.
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A woman's infuriating and selfish" act for the duration of an overnight flight has left many social media users speechless.
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Thousands of fake online stores impersonating iconic brands are stealing unsuspecting shoppers' banking details. Think you can't be fooled? Think again.
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A family initially thought they had discovered a cheeky goanna snooping around their chicken coop for a snack. They were shocked to instead find a different, unwelcome visitor.
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One death could spark a new war that the US has already said it can't win - a war that could produce 500,000 casualties.
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Locals were left devastated after spearfisherman killed a beloved fish named Gus' in Sydney. Now, a man has claimed the slain fish wasn't Gus.
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Global superpowers are wary of the sudden escalation of conflict that could spread, as rebels send out a worrying warning following devastating airstrikes.
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A cyclist has endured a terrifying ordeal while riding on a suburban footpath in a brutal exchange with a tradie.
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Flooding is forecast to ease in Victoria as the Prime Minister is expected to touch down in the flood hit state on Wednesday.
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Australia's most affordable EV has been discounted by thousands of dollars, making it less expensive than some similarly sized petrol cars.
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A high-profile ABC journalist has resigned from her role in the Parliament House bureau.
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Remy from Ratatouille isn't the only industrious rodent at work while humans are sleeping. This mouse puts in a shift in a work shed.
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Tech giant Apple has started to make payments in relation to a law case alleging it had been slowing down" some phones as they aged.
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An Alaska Airlines passenger reveals what she thought would be her final text to her parents when the door plug of the plane flew off at 16,000ft.
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Locals are shocked as century-old Moreton Bay fig trees, popular as wedding backdrops, are killed - but the council says it's the only way forward.
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The American electric car maker has been forced into an embarrassing backdown on a key selling point after intervention from government regulators.
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The world's biggest tech show opens this week and big brands dominate - but it's a toilet seat and a robot that plays with your dog that are raising eyebrows.
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Police say they have uncovered a criminal group allegedly found with $1.2 million worth of a highly unusual illegal Australian item.
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Thousands of people worldwide report hearing a bizarre hum" noise - and as scientists scramble for answers, strange theories have emerged.
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The US space agency has provided an update on a 54 million-ton asteroid after reports there was a chance it could hit earth this year.
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From LG to Samsung, the big tech names are showing off their next gen products Aussies will be desperate for. But they're all grappling with the same issue.
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There's a hashtag on TikTok responsible for around 206.9 billion views. And it's completely reshaping an ancient industry.
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The state emergency service has received 337 requests for assistance and completed two rescues, as severe storms place one state on high alert.
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This car has developed a cult following with car enthusiasts but unfortunately its time is coming to an end. Thankfully its maker is sending it out with a bang.
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Two mums have declared war on the real estate industry by developing an app that smashes some of the most hated tactics employed by agents, giving consumers the upper hand.
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An efficient engine, spacious cabin and impressive driving manners help this car take the fight to established favourites.
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Tech-sperts are warning smartphone users to delete 17 popular finance apps that have been found to be infected with malware.
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It was once a dinner staple for Aussie families, but Australian anglers are now completely banned from catching this native fish.
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Striking workers have put a $2.3bn green energy build at risk over demands of a 17 per cent uplift in pay.
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Emergency volunteers have had a busy night offering help to locals impacted by the flood crisis which has inundated towns.
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Tourists visiting Far North Queensland are being warned to keep an eye out for a deadly creature that is relishing a perfect storm".
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One Australian has found themselves in hot water over a bin act... but others see no problem with.
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The virus, which can cause serious disease", was recently detected in one state, leading authorities to reissue a warning to the public.
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Two large-scale wars raged in 2023 but the threat in coming this year could be like nothing Australia has ever seen.
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Australians bought more new cars in 2023 than any year before, but there are some surprise winners and trends in the past year.
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It's called nanomechanical therapy, and it could be an alternative form of treatment to chemo.
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In a watershed moment for the industry, a cut-price EV brand has become the world's biggest producer of electric vehicles.
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A 13-year-old gamer is the first person to complete the classic video game Tetris, triggering what is known as the true kill screen."
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Two five-year-old girls are lucky to have escaped with their lives just days after two other children were found floating in the Swan River.
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Chaos has erupted at a major zoo after fears of a dangerous animal escape prompted an immediate emergency lockdown.
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She was diving at a popular Aussie swim spot when a shark appeared, mauling her face and leaving her with severe injuries.
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Ominous forecasts predict further thunderstorms and life-threatening flooding" for Victoria, as thousands wait for power to return.
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Emergency services are rushing to stop bushfires, as others continue to help clean up the devastation caused by mammoth storms.
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A Sydney dog trainer with years of experience has revealed the five surprising breeds he'd never own - including one he wouldn't buy if his life depended on it".
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A woman has drowned after being pulled out in a rip, with lifeguards rushing to rescue two small children from the water.
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Investigations are under way after reports a crocodile with its jaw open wide launched itself into a fisherman's tinnie.
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Recordings and transcripts from highly sensitive court proceedings may have been accessed by hackers after a state's court system was breached.
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Adrian Portelli, the entrepreneur better known as Lambo Guy', was left in disbelief when the winner of one of the houses from The Block hung up on him.
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Elon Musk's latest attempt to convince the world's most followed YouTube to join his platform has again been swiftly knocked back.