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By any objective measure, this isn't a great car for just about any Aussie driver. But in the right circumstances, it's sensational.
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A platform known to law enforcement for facilitating boys and men to hunt" Australian girls will not be included in the social media ban.
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There are at least three foreign nations willing to carry out assassinations on Australian soil, ASIO boss Mike Burgess has warned.
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The Albanese government has made some surprise additions to its social media ban affecting kids under 16 from next month.
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A veteran surfer bitten by a 3m shark off the southern coast has provided a surprising update while showing off his new battle scars.
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The latest Apple and Samsung watches are exposing uncomfortable truths not just about our fitness but also our sleep patterns.
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This everyday act has just been banned on Aussie trains as safety authorities order a crackdown on dangerous situations.
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Most new car owners despise over-nannying and beepy safety systems, so could brands ditch them for good?
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Aussies have been warned not to buy this popular car after it suffered a rare and serious failure' during crash testing, that somehow led to it receiving an upgraded rating.
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A wild storm has left a trail of destruction through Sydney after the city was smashed by hail and fierce winds.
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After weeks of speculation, Donald Trump has decided to smokebomb a potential deal that could have had major implications overseas.
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ASIO boss Mike Burgess has delivered a dark speech about the state of Australia's social cohesion, stating bluntly there are at least three foreign nations willing to carry out assassinations on Australian soil.
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ASIO boss Mike Burgess has delivered a dark warning about the state of Australia's social cohesion, stating bluntly there are now multiple, cascading and intersecting' threats to our social fabric.
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A sweeping new law has hit Australia's electric vehicle industry, forcing every car maker to adopt a new safety measure set to change how EVs operate on public roads.
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Elon Musk is known for his bold promises but the tech billionaire says this hugely anticipated reveal could be his most unforgettable' yet.
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With wars raging on almost every continent and global supply chains under threat, a new report has painted a grim picture for Australia's critical infrastructure.
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The latest Apple and Samsung watches are exposing uncomfortable truths not just about our fitness but also our sleep patterns.
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One of the world's leading motor shows has just unveiled the terrifying' cartoonish future we might all be part of and a lot sooner than you might think.
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Car giant Toyota is set to go against the woke' trend of electric power and small engines by introducing powerful new options for its top models.
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Dozens of people have been killed as the Trump administration dramatically shifts a key strategy, in a move that's sparked uproar.
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A vast weather system is bringing wild storms to millions of Aussies and social media is awash with footage of hail pummelling down.
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As Queenslanders clean-up after a weekend of mammoth storms and giant hail, millions further south are in the firing line for another round of severe weather.
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Like the jaws of a vice, Chinese giant BYD is preparing to clamp down on either side of the Australian car market and that's a good thing for buyers.
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After years of being told it's time to buy an electric vehicle, the world's biggest automaker says this is the car that Aussies really want to drive.
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From spider-legged seats to riderless motorcycles and self-driving strollers for kids, there was plenty of weirdness at the Japan Mobility Show.
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The first 5.8m undersea Ghost Shark" vessel, designed to uplift Australia's lethal capabilities deep underwater has just rolled off the line in Sydney.
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The forecaster has not ruled out making further changes to the site, which was relaunched last week and has copped serious criticism.
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China and Japan have made the earth-shattering decision to unite in a bid to bring about the downfall of Elon Musk.
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One of the world's largest car companies is set to buck the trend towards EVs and bring V8 power back to the road.
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This Japanese giant is promising to put the fun' back into cars with its latest creation, that's set to challenge Aussies on what they really want to cruise around town in.
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Torrential rain and hail rolled through the east coast, forcing organisers to cancel Halloween events even as revellers donned costumes.
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The first 5.8m undersea Ghost Shark" vessel designed to uplift Australia's lethal capabilities in the seas has just rolled off the line.
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Japan is putting on a show of force as it fights back against China in a bid to reclaim a key part of Australia they once took for granted.
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A young woman is fighting for her life after being struck by lightning at a Sunshine Coast sporting complex amid severe storms.
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The wild weather is far from over for millions of residents on the country's east coast, as a supercell storm looms, bringing lashings of rain and a potential tornado.
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As many as 150,000 Aussies are set to lose their jobs on the back of this massive company going all in on artificial intelligence.
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One of the world's biggest carmakers believes we are all making a fundamental mistake' with our obsession with electric vehicles.
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An Australian has stoked fury in the US and is facing 20 years in jail for betraying" the nation and its allies.
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A young woman has died after being struck by lightning, and the wild weather is set to continue to smash Australia's east coast in the coming days.
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A telco has issued a major warning for iPhone users, with triple-0 calls made over wi-fi potentially failing or sending the wrong location.
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One of the world's biggest cult cars, made famous by The Fast and The Furious film franchise is coming back in a huge way.
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Viral footage of sharks in a feeding frenzy at Snapper Rocks left viewers stunned - but some claim the incident exposes a more disturbing detail.
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Millions of Aussies are likely to spend days in the firing line of severe thunderstorms, wild winds, and large hail.
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Japanese car giant Toyota is leaning on some post-WWII inspiration in its bid to regain the mantle as the world's greatest vehicle maker.
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The big guns of the Japanese car industry rolled out stunning metal in a show of force this week.
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Hurricane Melissa has struck Cuba after smashing Jamaica, causing immediate flash flooding and widespread carnage.
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Bill Gates has revealed he's changed his opinion on a subject he called one of the greatest challenges humans have ever taken on".
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King Charles has said he is heartbroken" after Hurricane Melissa caused scores of deaths with Jamaica declared a disaster area".
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Elon Musk has officially launched a competitor to one of the most-used websites in the history of the internet.
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An Aussie musician has slammed a disappointing" new rule she claims prevents people from performing at a popular spot for emerging artists.