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Optus has been whacked with a staggering nine-figure fine for what a court has described as the appalling" exploitation of some of Australia's most vulnerable customers.
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NASA is mulling a bold nuclear strike on a massive asteroid hurtling toward Earth in a high-stakes attempt to prevent catastrophic damage.
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Aussies live in a rich democracy, but one state's rolling environmental disaster has exposed that government can still break down in basic ways.
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China is hoping Aussies will be won over by its new fleet of Super Hybrids, however there are a few serious issues that could hold them back.
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One of Australia's favourite cars is the subject of an urgent recall over fears a manufacturing defect could cause serious injury or death'.
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There are hysterical reports of people selling their houses, quitting their jobs, and packing up their pets in preparation for the end of life as we know it.
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The Prime Minister flew into algal bloom-ravaged South Australia and promised millions of dollars in new support for impacted communities. But there's a catch.
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A viral video of a terrifyingly realistic humanoid robot is blurring the line between machine and human.
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The man in charge of guiding Australia's response to natural disasters and national emergencies has made a bold call on the use of Defence personnel.
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The algal bloom that has devastated South Australia's marine wildlife and seafood industries is more than twice the size of the ACT.
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While rivals race to phase diesel out, Audi doubles down, betting big on what many Aussie buyers still want.
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Residents in Sydney's northwest say they are being driven crazy by a disturbing humming noise keeping them awake through the night for months.
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After years of complaints, safety concerns and four fatalities, Elon Musk's Tesla is rethinking one of the most controversial parts of its cars.
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One of the world's richest men just pulled the pin on his China EV investment and it has sent the market into a panic.
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Australian travellers are facing chaos as Super Typhoon Ragasa barrels towards Hong Kong, forcing Qantas to cancel all flights.
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A jarring cold snap has brought frost warnings and near-freezing temperatures to two states, defying typical Aussie spring weather patterns.
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This carmaker has been accused of making a potentially dangerous situation even worse, with its attempt at solving a very modern problem.
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A cut-and-paste ute from an unusual source could make a big splash with Australia's pick-up loving drivers, for one main reason.
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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.
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In one corner of the internet, women are flaunting their AI-generated partners, describing virtual dates, real wedding rings and bizarre fantasies.
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Robots and AI could wipe out 26 per cent of Australian jobs, creating a $104bn economic black hole, new research warns.
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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'.
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A popular type of e-bike will be banned from trains in one Australian state following a spate of fires.
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An early investigation into an Optus outage connected to four deaths across Australia shows that established processes were not followed".
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More customers who suffered in the Optus triple-0 meltdown have been discovered as the welfare of those who called emergency services is checked.
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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.
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A cut-and-paste approach to off-roading could deliver for a growing giant.
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A fourth death has been linked to the Optus triple-o outage which has left politicians across the country furious.
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More stunning revelations have come to light about Optus' widespread failure to notify key stakeholders of a deadly triple-0 outage.
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Archaeologists have unearthed an unbelievable new find at an ancient site in China. Here is why it could change everything we know.
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Avishkar Raut, a 16-year-old schoolboy, delivered a stunning speech that quickly went viral. Six months later, the government was toppled.
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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.
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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.
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A new player has proved faster than the likes of Bugatti, Ferrari and Porsche, ushering in a new era of speed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Optus is under fire after a deadly outage left customers without access to triple-0 emergency calls resulting in three deaths.
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Tesla's latest tech looks like the future, but experts warn it could leave Aussie drivers dangerously exposed.
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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".
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Devastating details have come to light about the horrendous network upgrade failure from Optus that left three people dead.
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The telecommunications company has made a devastating announcement following a network upgrade that affected triple-0 calls.
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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.