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How a 16-year-old schoolboy’s fiery speech helped overthrow a government
Avishkar Raut, a 16-year-old schoolboy, delivered a stunning speech that quickly went viral. Six months later, the government was toppled.
Baby dead in horror Optus fail
Devastating details have come to light about the horrendous network upgrade failure from Optus that left three people dead.
Huge call over fatal Optus outage
Australia's Communications Minister has warned Optus will face significant consequences" in the wake of a catastrophic nationwide triple-0 outage.
Warning as storm front set to unleash havoc
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.
World’s fastest car revealed
A new player has proved faster than the likes of Bugatti, Ferrari and Porsche, ushering in a new era of speed.
‘Not here to replace people’: AI-generated minister addresses Albanian parliament
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".
Albo blasted for ‘cruel hoax’
Sussan Ley has launched a scathing assault on Labor's 2035 climate target, while admitting her own party does not have an energy policy.
New details emerge in Optus Triple-0 fallout
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.
‘Two warnings’ over deadly Triple-0 fail
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.
‘Fastest car ever’ hits Aussie roads
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.
Tech fails plague Meta’s Connect showcase
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.
‘Not good enough’: Senator slams Optus
Optus is under fire after a deadly outage left customers without access to triple-0 emergency calls resulting in three deaths.
Self-driving illusion puts Aussies at risk
Tesla's latest tech looks like the future, but experts warn it could leave Aussie drivers dangerously exposed.
Hidden security warning in looming EV boom
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".
Worst news confirmed in horror Optus fail
Devastating details have come to light about the horrendous network upgrade failure from Optus that left three people dead.
Three dead after triple-0 outage in Optus tech failure
The telecommunications company has made a devastating announcement following a network upgrade that affected triple-0 calls.
Fallen giant bets all on ‘Cinderella’ move
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.
Eastern states set for wet, windy weekend
Severe weather warnings are in place across three states set to be hit by some wet, windy weather over the weekend.
Big brands put on notice
A bold new hybrid option promises to shake up the Australian automotive pecking order.
Grim warning for key Aussie export
The chief of Australia's climate agency has issued a stark warning about one of the country's biggest exports.
Australia’s quickest car tested
The shocking performance offered by this rapid model redefines performance cars.
‘About to explode’: huge claim on EVs
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.
Whales struggle in ‘useless’ shark nets
Harrowing images show a humpback whale and her calf fighting for their lives after becoming entangled in shark nets.
‘Next five to seven years’: Plan to bring dodo bird back from extinction
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.
Mega change to Aus roads began at midnight
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.
‘Terrible’ Chinese car part ‘to be banned’
A popular feature of many Chinese-made cars is set to be banned over serious safety concerns.
Bye-bye American pick-up
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.
Sad truth about Aussie parking fines
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.
Tesla owners rage over self-driving
Aussie Tesla drivers are in revolt after Elon Musk's EV giant has failed to deliver on a key promise.
Australia’s $1.1bn bid to create clean fuels
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.
Toyota warns diesel days are numbered
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.
Musk makes ‘biggest buy ever’
Elon Musk is putting his money where his mouth is - making what is said to be the biggest deal in history.
Aussie drivers rush for ‘world first’
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.
Incredible footage reveals truth under Lake Macquarie
Incredible footage from a New South Wales waterway has left locals impressed - and a little nervous - with a predator's presence.
Huge EV blow: ‘no one wants them’
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.
Social giants issued warning on age ban
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.
‘Crushing the enemy’: Putin’s latest nuclear threat
Russia has stunned the world after announcing a new nuclear weapon threat as part of their plan to crush the enemy".
‘Human water fountain’: Aussie mental health advocate mocks Charlie Kirk assassination
An Australian mental health advocate says it is not wrong to laugh" about Charlie Kirk becoming a human water fountain".
‘Never before’: $400k car ‘conversion’ stuns
Car conversions' which can cost around $400k are fast becoming the new must-have for the mega-rich.
‘Don’t buy’: ‘Serious’ warning over popular car
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.
Climate report reveals shocking death toll prediction for Australian cities
Property values could dive by up to $500 billion as homes become uninsurable due to worsening weather, a frightening new government report warns.
Grim outlook after cold front smashes state
Severe weather warnings have been issued for Aussies in several states, after a powerful cold front brought wild weather to parts of the country.
$90k alternative to owning a home
With all the modern comforts you need, at just $90,000 this could become a real alternative to owning a home as real estate and rent costs continue to skyrocket.
Aus rejects Trump link after $12bn move
Richard Marles sidestepped questions probing whether the funding splash was done to appease Donald Trump, ahead of a highly-anticipated meeting with the PM.
‘Never before’: $400k car ‘conversion’ taking over
Car conversions' which can cost around $400k are fast becoming the new must-have for the mega-rich.
Looming $611bn threat to Aussie properties
The first-ever climate risk assessment has painted a grim future for Australians, with a spike in heat-related deaths and a $600bn blow to the property market.
‘Making everyone famous’: Right-wingers go after people celebrating Charlie Kirk’s death
High school teachers, journalists and a social worker are among a growing number of professionals being let go over comments made in the wake of Kirk's death.
Charlie Kirk shooting: Student who debated activist before death speaks out
The man who was debating Charlie Kirk when he was shot on Wednesday has broken his silence with a scathing message.
Huge energy project wins final approval
Environmentalists have taken aim at the Albanese government after the controversial North West Shelf gas project in WA was extended till 2070.
Climate report reveals shocking death toll prediction for Australian cities
There could be more than a thousand heat-related deaths in Sydney and Melbourne alone Australia doesn't act now, a terrifying new government report warns.
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