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Protesters spray police with acid
Police were sprayed with acid by anti-war protesters" in heated scenes, as 39 people have been charged.
‘He was lifeless’: Dad’s social media plea
A father has welcomed the government's proposed ban on children using social media after his teenage son took his own after a cruel online scam.
Protesters spray police with acid
Police have been sprayed with acid by anti-war protesters" in heated scenes outside a controversial weapons expo.
Journo mobbed, protesters throw poo at cops
Police are being hit with horse poo, spraying pepper spray at protesters and reporters are being harassed as thousands swarm an expo.
Why social media ban is for 16yo, not 14yo
Experts who back the government's plan to impose age limits on social media say there are sound reasons why the age should be set at 16, and no earlier.
Journo mobbed, protesters throw poo at cops
Police are being hit with horse poo, spraying pepper spray at protesters and reporters are being harassed as thousands have swarmed a defence expo in Melbourne.
Terrorism threat lifted amid protest
Police have raised the National Terrorism Threat Level as protesters are tipped to flock to a controversial event.
Dark underbelly of billionaire’s popular app
Damning reports and a billionaire CEO charged. This is the dark side of a popular messaging app with almost a billion users.
North Korea vows to increase nuclear weapons arsenal
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made a chilling promise to increase the country's nuclear arsenal, according to local reports.
25,000 protesters throw city into chaos
Thousands have swarmed a defence expo in Melbourne, clashing with police and sparking chaos in what's tipped to be the city's biggest protest in 24 years.
Buy this car now and double its price overnight
This is the ultimate toy for Aussie motorsport enthusiasts - and there's every chance you can watch its price double after buying.
Next step in kids’ social ban revealed
Australia will introduce legislation to enforce age restrictions on social media, but one big question remains.
Apple to pay Ireland $21bn in tax
The massive payout is set to put an end to an eight-year row.
This car goes against all modern trends
Forget about electric batteries, off-road adventures, two-tonne weights or annoying tech - this simple car plays to the classics.
Automakers pull back EV plans
Several automakers have announced shock changes to their markets after a number of setbacks.
Kids under 14 could be banned from using social media
Children under the age of 14 could be banned from using social media in a controversial new government proposal.
Australian social media age ban: How it will work
The government's decision to move ahead with age limit laws for social media is a recognition of the harms they create. Here's what you need to know.
Car makers cash in on EV perk
This World EV Day we look at new models targeting government discounts intended to make people switch to electric cars.
Luxury car tech copied by Chinese brands
Features that used to be exclusive to $100,000-plus luxury machines can be found in much more affordable cars.
Grim detail in bombshell defence report
Jacqui Lambie has made a shock call as a major report following a three-year royal commission into defence and veteran suicides is handed down.
Ford fans invited to gamble with Mustang
This is the ultimate toy for Aussie motorsport enthusiasts - a race-winning Mustang set to contest next month's Bathurst 1000.
Huge change coming to speed cameras
Drivers have been lulled into a false sense of security about this speed camera rule, but they are being warned it's all about to change.
Two arrested after chaotic protests
Two people have been arrested following chaotic scenes on the streets of one Aussie capital, as thousands of protesters clashed with police deployed under sweeping state powers.
Automakers pull back EV plans
Several automakers amend ambitious EV production targets due to a number of setbacks.
State moves to ban social media for kids
One Australian state has revealed a proposal to ban children under the age of 14 from using social media.
Can China force its cheap EVs into the West?
Chinese vehicles are about to take over Australian roads. And there could be a huge problem if the nation were to try and retaliate".
Sign world has ‘entered a new era of crisis’
One of Australia's neighbours and key allies has issued a chilling warning as tensions within the region explode to alarming new levels.
Grim detail in bombshell defence report
A major report following a three-year royal commission into defence and veteran suicides is expected to call out the response of the Australian Defence Force.
Warning over high temperatures and severe storms
One state has been warned to anticipate destructive storms and high temperatures over the coming months, with experts urging people to prepare their homes.
Grim detail in bombshell defence report
The man tasked with leading a landmark probe into a devastating issue among Australia's military says there are problems in the barracks".
Grim detail in bombshell defence report
A landmark report into suicides among current and former defence personnel will be handed down today - with the Royal Commission chair calling it a once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity to save lives.
Entire capital city quarantined
An Australian capital city is in quarantine, as the state government tries to curtail the spread of a bug.
‘Game changer’ bad news for HiLux, Ranger
An impressive new ute that should shake up the four-wheel-drive game will reach Australian showrooms soon.
State warned of high fire dangers
High fire danger warnings have been issued across Australia, as climbing temperatures and strong winds provide a perfect storm.
Police given special powers for CBD protest
Two massive protest groups and their police presences have converged on the streets of one Aussie state, ahead of a massive defence expo labelled a one stop genocide shop" by the groups.
Police given special powers for CBD protest
Police have been given special powers to search protesters as anti-war rallies begin days ahead of the Land Forces 2024 expo in Melbourne.
‘Death threats’ after Aussie’s clash with Musk
Australia's eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant says she got credible death threats' after clashing with tech billionaire Elon Musk earlier this year.
‘Tracked’: Disturbing find in Aussie tree
An Aussie government has been caught out pulling a sneaky move - and according to Caleb Bond, it's a dangerous sign of things to come.
New Tesla rival tested
This attractive and quirky new electric car makes a case for going against the flow by taking a risk on a new player.
COMMENT: Spare me this nonsense
The lack of spare tyres in many new cars is a dangerous nuisance for Aussie drivers. We deserve better than this.
New threat on Australia’s doorstep
A new firestorm" has erupted between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, sending shockwaves across the world.
The simple post that sparked a barrage of death threats – and the Aussie start-up aiming to end online hate and trolling
Lauren Dubois shared a poignant image online that saw her inundated with graphic threats. An Aussie start-up is aiming to stop that kind of thing happening.
Grandad ‘ripped in half’ by crocodile
A grandfather has been killed by a crocodile near his home in Indonesia. His wife found his clothes and phone on the banks of a river.
Wild amount crypto is written into wills
The amount of cryptocurrency included in the last will and testament of Australians has exploded.
Major change coming to owning a cat
New laws on cat ownership have already been introduced in some states.
Tragic crash tests self-driving tech
A fatal accident involving a partially autonomous vehicle could test the laws surrounding advanced vehicles.
Push to ban bosses social media trawling
Ever-present surveillance at work has extended too far into social media trawling' and new laws are needed, a union group says.
Mid-size SUV overtakes Aussie favourites
An Aussie favourite sets new sales records, driven by surge in Hybrids, despite market challenges.
The unidentified faces of kids subjected to unimaginable horrors that keep a top cop up at night
A top cop has given an unprecedented insight into the horrific crimes they uncover against our children, and it's something every parent needs to read.
Amazon Alexa praises Kamala, refuses to give reasons to vote for Trump, videos show
Amazon is under fire after videos showed its Alexa AI giving strikingly different responses about Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
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