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This global giant is banking on Aussies wanting more than just a cheap price when they embark on their next car buy.
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The TV presenter had some choice words for Optus boss Stephen Rue over his handling of the telco's deadly triple-0 failure.
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This Chinese supercar has left the likes of Ferrari, Porsche and Bugatti behind in taking the mantle as the world's fastest car'.
on (#706GY)
A popular type of e-bike will be banned from trains in one Australian state following a spate of fires.
on (#706C9)
An early investigation into an Optus outage connected to four deaths across Australia shows that established processes were not followed".
on (#7071T)
More customers who suffered in the Optus triple-0 meltdown have been discovered as the welfare of those who called emergency services is checked.
on (#706XM)
A woman caught up in the Optus triple-0 meltdown has revealed what happened when her mum suffered a dangerous fall and needed emergency help.
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The announcement comes ahead of Australia's world-first move to ban social media accounts for children under the age of 16.
on (#706WB)
A cut-and-paste approach to off-roading could deliver for a growing giant.
on (#705WB)
A fourth death has been linked to the Optus triple-o outage which has left politicians across the country furious.
on (#706WD)
More stunning revelations have come to light about Optus' widespread failure to notify key stakeholders of a deadly triple-0 outage.
on (#70620)
Archaeologists have unearthed an unbelievable new find at an ancient site in China. Here is why it could change everything we know.
on (#705SP)
Avishkar Raut, a 16-year-old schoolboy, delivered a stunning speech that quickly went viral. Six months later, the government was toppled.
on (#705QW)
Devastating details have come to light about the horrendous network upgrade failure from Optus that left three people dead.
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Australia's Communications Minister has warned Optus will face significant consequences" in the wake of a catastrophic nationwide triple-0 outage.
on (#70546)
A surge of severe storms is barrelling across parts of the country, promising a weekend of chaos, heavy rain, and hail capable of causing serious damage.
on (#706SH)
A new player has proved faster than the likes of Bugatti, Ferrari and Porsche, ushering in a new era of speed.
on (#70503)
A nation's new AI-generated minister has addressed parliament for the first time, insisting it's not here to replace people, but to help them".
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Sussan Ley has launched a scathing assault on Labor's 2035 climate target, while admitting her own party does not have an energy policy.
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While at least three deaths are associated with an Optus outage, police say the death of a newborn is unlikely" to be linked with the outage.
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Optus was told twice that Triple-0 services were not working on Thursday morning as the telco said a failed upgrade caused the mass outage.
on (#70505)
A new mindblowing quick car has just hit our roads - three times more powerful than most other sports cars. It's so quick the makers are coy about the high speeds it can reach.
on (#704Z3)
Mark Zuckerberg was forced to push through awkward laughs from a live audience after two separate tech fails threatened to derail Meta's annual showcase.
on (#705TJ)
Optus is under fire after a deadly outage left customers without access to triple-0 emergency calls resulting in three deaths.
on (#704W1)
Tesla's latest tech looks like the future, but experts warn it could leave Aussie drivers dangerously exposed.
on (#7048M)
While a mass increase of EV sales is instrumental for Australia to reach its 2035 climate target, a major report has also warned of potential security risks".
on (#705PA)
Devastating details have come to light about the horrendous network upgrade failure from Optus that left three people dead.
on (#7055J)
The telecommunications company has made a devastating announcement following a network upgrade that affected triple-0 calls.
on (#70549)
This embattled global carmaker whose fortunes have slipped in recent years, is betting big on a fairytale' move to turn perception of it brand as cheap' around.
on (#704DM)
Severe weather warnings are in place across three states set to be hit by some wet, windy weather over the weekend.
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A bold new hybrid option promises to shake up the Australian automotive pecking order.
on (#704YZ)
The chief of Australia's climate agency has issued a stark warning about one of the country's biggest exports.
on (#704W2)
The shocking performance offered by this rapid model redefines performance cars.
on (#7044V)
The pressure on car companies to make electric vehicles a much more common sight on Australian roads has intensified on the back of an $8bn announcement.
on (#7044R)
Harrowing images show a humpback whale and her calf fighting for their lives after becoming entangled in shark nets.
on (#70437)
A bird that has been extinct for more than three centuries could be walking the Earth again by 2032, a team of scientists has announced.
on (#703ZK)
It's being billed as one of those where were you moments': New car tech from Tesla became available to Aussies overnight and it is going to change everything.
on (#703WZ)
A popular feature of many Chinese-made cars is set to be banned over serious safety concerns.
on (#703BH)
Aussies who are sick of massive utes on our roads have reason to celebrate after it was announced one of the biggest pick-ups around has been axed.
on (#70388)
It is the bane of every Aussie driver's existence and now it seems there is just no way of avoiding the pain and cost of getting a parking fine.
on (#7035Y)
Aussie Tesla drivers are in revolt after Elon Musk's EV giant has failed to deliver on a key promise.
on (#702PQ)
Australia could become a leader in creating an essential product for heavy-emitting planes, ships and trucks, with Labor's $1.1bn move welcomed by industry.
on (#702FK)
The world's biggest car maker says millions of cars we drive will be gone within a decade in a move that could upset many Aussies.
on (#702CJ)
Elon Musk is putting his money where his mouth is - making what is said to be the biggest deal in history.
on (#703M4)
It's being billed as one of those where were you moments'? New car tech that has just hit the streets, set to change the way we drive forever. Even if it doesn't it's still a lot of fun.
on (#70389)
Incredible footage from a New South Wales waterway has left locals impressed - and a little nervous - with a predator's presence.
on (#702BM)
The birth of these Electric Vehicles was hyped as a game-changer, but then reality set in and the sector is collapsing before our very eyes.
on (#701SR)
Social media giants have been given a list of dos and don'ts ahead of the start of Australia's world-first under-16s social media ban on December 10.
on (#701NZ)
Russia has stunned the world after announcing a new nuclear weapon threat as part of their plan to crush the enemy".
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An Australian mental health advocate says it is not wrong to laugh" about Charlie Kirk becoming a human water fountain".