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A bold new plan from a new Chinese EV maker will directly undermine Tesla in Australia while addressing buyer concerns about going electric.

A parrot has helped cops bring down a huge drug gang after it was caught on video repeating a particular phrase.

A fisherman has shared a gruesome picture taken moments after a terrifying shark attack that nearly tore his leg off. WARNING: Graphic

A new cutting edge piece of technology being rolled out on Aussie roads is promising to make driving a whole lot safer.

Enormous power and a long list of features make this one of the most interesting cars on sale.

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has carried out a challenging midwinter medical evacuation from McMurdo Station in Antarctica.

A raft of US President Donald Trump's new tariffs come into effect today and one industry in particular is bracing for carnage.

Almost three years since Queen Elizabeth II died, her estate is making a one-of-a-kind offering.

An influx of new models, a legendary nameplate and a surprising strategy reveal this huge carmaker's plan to win back Aussies drivers and EVs aren't part of the deal.

E-Safety commissioner Julie Inman-Grant has slammed social media giants for turning a blind eye" on child sexual abuse and exploitation.

A phenomenon which only occurs once every two-and-a-half years will be observable in Australian skies towards the end of August.

This vehicle has surprisingly exploded in popularity with Aussie car buyers this year after previously being largely unseen on our roads.

An influential body has urged against over-regulating the new technology that could boost the economy by $116bn over the next decade.

A Danish zoo sparked fierce backlash after asking people with pets nearing life's end to donate the animals as food for its predators.

The boss of one of the world's biggest selling car companies has made a shocking admission as to why Aussies just aren't interested in them.

Former White House correspondent Jim Acosta has been criticised over a creepy" interview with an AI-generated avatar of school shooting victim.

The late Queen's custom-built vehicle, featuring secret security modifications and royal upgrades, is expected to fetch a whopping amount at auction.

For much less than a premium TV, this mighty mini projector beams vibrant, sharp 4K images anywhere you want.

A First Nations group has lodged a last-ditch effort to stop a controversial 63,000-seat Olympic stadium from going ahead due to concerns for a significant" stretch of public land.

Australian car buyers have shattered July sales records as mounting cost pressures drive them toward one particular vehicle.

Tesla's board has approved a massive deal to keep Elon Musk but there is a catch.

A five-metre saltwater crocodile, revered as a local icon", has been found in a disturbing state.

The EV war in Australia between Tesla and numerous Chinese brands is about to take a turn thanks to an old rival.

An unlikely new brand of influencers" are popping up on social media - and there's a dark truth about why Aussies can't get enough of them.

The new boss of an auto giant says it has serious work to do in Australia.

Aussies could be soon charging their cars as easily and effortlessly as they charge their mobile phone, courtesy of game-changing new technology.

Telstra customers were unable to make emergency calls after severe weather cut off more than 100,000 services across NSW.

New research has revealed the startling truth just how much your car is costing you at the petrol pump, despite countless claims otherwise.

Snow has blanketed parts of NSW in massive" falls, leaving vehicles stranded and thousands without power.

Tesla's board has approved a massive deal to keep Musk's focus on cars.

Authorities have warned that Australia's largest dam could spill within hours, as towns across NSW flood and a woman is missing in floodwaters.

A popular Chinese hybrid SUV has landed in Australia, promising to reset expectations in the family car market although the driving experience can be inconsistent.

Months after an epidemic of grease balls" washed up on the NSW coastline, a new mystery has emerged after a woman found dozens of mysterious green balls along another beach.

An urgent search is underway for a woman who was swept away by floodwaters, as rain and snow blanket the nation's east coast.

Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce used a rare Aussie snow event to push his campaign against Australia's lunatic policy of net zero".

Authorities have warned that Australia's largest dam could spill within hours, as towns across NSW flood and a woman is lost in floodwaters.

The mystery surrounding one of the world's most famous religious relics may finally be solved, according to new research.

One state government is mulling over a total ban on e-scooters and e-bikes, in a move that could spread nationwide.

Two low-pressure systems are rapidly building offshore, with some areas warned to prepare for up to 150mm of rain.

For an industry worth $200bn a year, there's not a lot of love out there for us Aussies when it comes to buying a new car.

Residents in parts of NSW are being warned to evacuate or prepare to isolate amid rising floodwaters, as the search continues for a missing woman.

Precious works of art, crates of gold and the eighth wonder of the world"; the hunt for lost Nazi treasure is back on in earnest.

The new Kia Tasman has an enormous mountain to climb to tackle class leaders in the dual-cab ute class.

Sickening footage of a man and woman being brutally bashed by a mob as onlookers jeer has sparked nationwide outrage. WARNING: Graphic

This family-friendly hybrid brings impressive tech at a price to challenge the establishment.

Following revelations espionage costs the Australian economy billions a year, the Home Affairs Minister says people need to take personal responsibility.

This iconic Italian brand's most revolutionary model is even faster than first anticipated.

Russia's announcement that it had captured a crucial landmark is yet another blow for Kyiv. But both sides say the other is lying.

A low-pressure system is rapidly building offshore, with Aussies in several states warned they will cop the brunt of the wild weather.

Online grocery shoppers were hit with unexpected duplicate charges weeks after their Coles deliveries were completed, with the company apologising.