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Updated 2024-05-19 08:50
Major overhaul to key Aussie service
In the wake of last year's Optus outage that left thousands without access to triple-0, the government has announced major changes.
Map shows Australia before humans arrived
This is what Australia looked like 75,000 years ago when seafarers entered into what's now Australia through the ancients land of Sahul".
Quantum Leap: Albo’s millions for tech
A Silicon Valley based start-up is set to benefit from hundreds of millions dollars in government-backed loans and capital.
Albo praises Scomo’s ‘brave’ admission
Anthony Albanese says he does not read comments on his social media posts to avoid the toll of abuse that comes with holding the nation's top political job.
Opinion: This is not fine – cops should not hide on cycleways
Police were out in force over the Anzac Day weekend and one unmarked highway patrol earned the ire of many motorists with this questionable tactic.
Iconic animals set to leave Taronga Sydney
A fan favourite for 100 years at an iconic Australian institution, the final pair of Asian elephants will leave Sydney's Taronga Zoo.
World war threat everyone is ignoring
One thing is stressing nations and populations worldwide and exacerbating tensions in already strife-torn regions
Image of Tiananmen Square ‘Tank Man’ poignantly sums up Australia’s online censorship debate
As politicians rally for social decency" and wage a mudslinging war with Elon Musk, a far greater issue threatens to slip under the radar.
RAM TRX Final Edition revealed
This huge American pick-up truck is set to bow out with an incredibly powerful - and expensive - final edition.
Andrew Tate ruthlessly mocked for claiming having sex with women is gay
Self-proclaimed misogynist influencer Andrew Tate has been ridiculed after another one of his rage-bait posts claimed sex with women is gay".
Tesla’s Cybertruck turns heads in Sydney
Elon Musk might be making headlines for all the wrong reasons, but his latest creation had Aussies clambering for a closer look.
‘Weeks, not months’: Iran’s scary nuclear plan
Iran is weeks, not months" away from a landmark moment that will see them so much closer to nuclear armament.
‘Be realistic’: Dutton’s big call on Musk saga
Peter Dutton has appeared to back Elon Musk's X in the bitter fight to stop the platform from showing violent footage of a church stabbing.
Ridiculous 9am pic on Anzac Day proves Sydney is insane
Just when you thought Sydney had hit peak Sydney, it does the most Sydney thing possible and out-Sydneys itself in a fresh blaze of glory.
Expert says online age laws won’t work
Politicians, police and national security figures have all backed tougher age limits on social media, but researchers say otherwise.
Illegal Chinese boat arrivals walked onto remote Kimberley air base ‘undetected’
A group of Chinese men who arrived illegally by boat on Australia's remote northwest coast earlier this month walked onto an air base being used by the ADF undetected.
‘That’s a bit spicy’: Aussie tradies’ awkward reaction to Ford’s electric ute, the F-150 Lightning
With a design reminiscent of Ford's iconic gas-guzzling yank tanks," this ute has been touted as the next essential tradie purchase.
Thousands at risk in major data breach
The drivers licenses of more than a million Aussies who attended RSLs and pubs may have been exposed.
The hybrid that drives like an electric car
This new softroader from a leading brand adopts an innovative method of boosting efficiency that delivers a unique driving experience.
Thousands at risk in major data breach
The drivers licenses of more than a million Aussies who attended RSLs or casinos across NSW may have been exposed.
Bishop supports Elon Musk’s push to publish attack video, court hears
Lawyers for Elon Musk's X say the bishop who was allegedly stabbed in a Sydney church strongly" opposes the video being removed from online, a court has heard.
Seven spooked cavalry horses career down London street covered in blood
Four people have been injured after seven spooked cavalry horses ran through central London, with one covered in blood.
Warnings of an ‘apocalyptic situation’ with Israel’s ground invasion of Rafah imminent
Satellite photos have revealed a glimpse into the next step in the ongoing war in Gaza, with a mounting catastrophe looming.
Cops launch hunt for TV start
Police are hunting a former TV star after he allegedly failed to show for court and they're calling on the public to help them catch the runaway.
‘Diabolical’ risk AI poses to our kids
Extremists, scammers and child abusers alike are exploiting artificial intelligence for harm, making diabolic' imaginary scenarios a reality.
TikTok ban is now almost inevitable as US passes new law
The United States government has thrown down the gauntlet to wildly popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok.
New Tesla Model 3 offers unbelievable performance
The American electric car pioneer is under siege from a wave of rival performance EVs but its latest model could set them back on their heels.
Wintry blast to smash millions
A cold front is set to blast through much of Australia this week, with millions waking up for Anzac Day dawn services likely to feel the bite.
Spies, cops back in social media crackdown
As social media giants come under the microscope, Australia is actively considering one thing to protect kids online - and our top cop and spy boss have weighed in.
‘Utter contempt’: Elon Musk goes to war with Australian government over violent content
Elon Musk has stepped up his war of words with the Australian government, reacting to one Senator's call for him to be jailed".
‘Disgrace’: Meta slammed by top cop
Social media giants are being put under the microscope amid growing calls for them to co-operate with Australia's intelligence and law-enforcement agencies.
Huge tech change for 20 million Aussies as Meta AI rolled out
Artificial intelligence is being rolled out across the suite of Meta apps that are used by millions of Australians every day.
Why the new Porsche Macan represents a huge gamble
In a sign of the times, this major car maker has taken a big gamble with its best selling SUV. It remains to be seen whether current owners will jump on board.
‘Safe room for terrorists’: Tech giants slammed
Big tech companies aren't doing enough to stop terrorists and extremists spreading dangerous content on their platforms, the nation's top spy says.
Elon Musk brutally mocks Australian PM as bitter fight over content on X heats up
The independent senator bid farewell to her 70k social media followers after Elon Musk came after the Prime Minister.
You can buy an electric ute but you won’t believe the price
Tradies wanting to do their bit for the environment can now order Ford's F-150 Lightning pick-up. But they'll need to have extremely deep pockets.
Southern China storms kill four, force mass evacuations
Four people are dead and 10 others missing following storms and floods that have forced more than 100,000 civilians from their homes.
Lekker's Jordaan GTS eBike review: ‘Sell your car and buy this instead’
There's a big trend sweeping my suburb - parents using eBikes. So I tried out Lekker's Jordaan GTS and it was a hit with my daughters.
Rich Lister Sarina Russo roasted after telling Aussies to ‘get a job
One of Australia's richest women has been slammed online after posting a video giving Australians life advice.
Australia in legal victory against Musk’s X
Elon Musk's X has been ordered to temporarily hide stabbing videos, but their battle will return to the Federal Court within days.
Father’s heartbreak after Taipan disaster
The father of one of four Australian service personnel lost in the catastrophic Taipan helicopter crash has spoken out and is asking one simple question.
‘Kind-hearted’ boy killed by croc
The 16-year-old boy who died after being attacked by a crocodile has been remembered as a very humble, kind-hearted young lad".
Major changes to popular maps app
Aussies will be encouraged to take the most fuel-efficient route next time they plug in an address in this maps app.
‘Most dangerous period’: Ominous world prediction comes true
In June 2023, security experts made an ominous prediction about the world and, terrifyingly, it looks as though it's coming true. Warning: Distressing.
‘Surprise’: Move that left Bluey fans in shock
Fans of the beloved Bluey were left asking What in the Taylor Swift is this?" after a secret episode was released.
‘Narcissistic’: MPss fury at Musk
Tech giants have been urged to do more to remove violent content off their platforms in the fallout of two horrific stabbing incidents.
Musk’s fury over church stabbing take-down
Elon Musk has blasted the online watchdog over claims an order to remove content related to the Sydney church stabbing was unlawful and dangerous'.
Driving the latest Mercedes convertible
Soft-tops, cabriolets, roadsters and spyders all brighten up even the cloudiest of days but are now at risk of extinction. We drive one of the latest to see what they offer in a world of SUVs.
Sydney woman wins battle after Uber banned her over first name
A woman shares how she was suddenly banned on the Uber app for her name.
Social giants under fire over Bondi attack
Leaders are blaming social media companies for a surge in false and harmful information in the aftermath of one of the deadliest mass killings in the nation's history.
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