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‘This thing hurts’: YouTuber’s scary experience as Samsung smart ring battery begins ‘swelling’
A popular tech YouTuber says he had to go to the emergency department after the battery on his smart ring began expanding, painfully trapping the device on his finger.
New ‘soccer mum’ car to dominate Aus roads
A cavernous' new SUV has just landed in Australia and chances are you could soon be seeing it everywhere.
EVs smash car sales records
Once seen as little more than luxury toys, electric vehicles are now smashing the sales of petrol cars in the world's biggest driving market and Australia could be next.
Optus CEO under the gun after triple-0 death
Singtel bosses have been pressed on whether Optus chief executive Stephen Rue has their full backing" after a horror triple-0 outage linked to three deaths.
Billion-dollar bailout for British luxury icon
One of the world's biggest car makers has been forced to cease production of its vehicles and gone begging for almost $3bn to keep the firm alive after a devastating cyber attack.
Cyclones, heatwaves: Chaotic summer ahead
Millions of Aussies are facing a dangerous and chaotic summer - with forecasts of tropical cyclones, severe heatwaves and soaring temperatures tipped to hit the nation over the coming months.
Classified report reveals uneasy China truth
A classified US military intelligence report has revealed China is rapidly expanding to prepare for a possible invasion of Taiwan.
AI, social media loom as least ethical industries
A major survey on Aussies' ethical concerns has revealed Gen Z's shift away from artificial intelligence, as social media platforms hit record-low trust levels.
Has Apple reclaimed top spot in phone camera race?
The new iPhone 17 Pro series promises to revolutionise mobile photography even more with its 48MP big zoom camera, but is it enough to win back Android converts?
Rare event to spark weather chaos
A rare weather event is set to spark chaotic conditions across Australia over the week - with some regions sweltering in 40C heat and others facing flash flooding.
Aussie state to give ‘vast troves’ of data to AI
An Australian state will hand over troves of government data to AI in a bid to catch out one nefarious type of conduct.
5 years jail: Aussie road rule no one knows
A little known road rule is gaining prominence and if you're not across what's legal and what's not it could put you in the slammer for a long time.
‘Nightmare’: Optus warned over triple-0 fail
Optus has been warned that it cannot allow" the triple-0 outages linked to the deaths of three people to ever happen again.
Tesla rival scores rare win
This emerging brand has what it takes to challenge the best-selling Tesla Model Y. But is it any better?
Ominous China report reveals uneasy truth
A classified US military intelligence report has revealed China is rapidly expanding to prepare for a possible invasion of Taiwan.
‘Failing’: Ley lashes MP over Optus fiasco
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has sprayed the Communications Minister over a fresh Optus service outage.
Update after NBN outage stops triple-0 calls
Police warned Aussies in one state that an NBN outage may have been affecting calls to emergency services from a landline.
Ferrari’s new ride an ode to ‘80s excess
Ferrari's exotic new car harks back to a period of glamorous excess but there's a lot more to it than that.
‘Confronting’: Renewed call after Optus fiasco
The fresh outage has sparked renewed calls for an independent review into the triple-0 network after three deaths were linked to the initial failure.
Man’s huge fine for deepfake porn row
A man who posted deepfake images of prominent Australian women online has been hit with a landmark fine.
Anger as Australia ‘not prepared’ for WW3
A leading defence technology investor has urged the Albanese government to make one major move to help protect Australia amid an unstable world.
‘Australian hero’ shuts down right-wing influencer’s race question in viral clip
An Aussie sports fan has been praised for shutting down a racist" for his colourful response to a right-wing influencer's question.
Optus hit with second triple-0 outage
It comes after an outage blocked hundreds of triple-0 calls in a horror incident linked to the deaths of three Australians.
European giant torches Aussie EV plans
This iconic car brand has torn up its electric vehicle strategy, turning back the clock as it seeks to dominate the Australian market.
China flexes its new superweapon
In a rare show of power, Beijing has released a flood of photos and footage of its new superweapon. The warship gives Chairman Xi Jinping a new level of power.
‘Balls on the line’ for Hungry Jack’s review
A self-declared bogan TikTok star with nearly 300,000 followers has delivered his verdict on Hungry Jack's new saucy tenders range.
Microsoft terminates service to Israeli military over mass surveillance operation in Gaza
The tech giant has made a major move after an investigation found services had been used as part of a concerning operation.
Tesla rival scores rare win
This emerging brand has what it takes to challenge the best-selling Tesla Model Y.
NBN outage preventing triple-0 calls
Police have warned an NBN outage may be affecting calls to emergency services from a landline.
Porn access in Australia set for major shake-up
New rules from Australia's eSafety Commissioner will affect who is able to access adult content online, including pornography.
Rare event to bring chaos for Australia
An extraordinary weather phenomenon, not seen since Australia's devastating 2019 bushfires, is forecast to bring major weather disruptions across the nation.
‘Unbelievable’: Ghost of Yotei review
Within minutes of starting the sequel to the celebrated game Ghost of Tsushima, you're already blown away.
Boss resigns amid ‘bloodbath’
This embattled global brand once adored by Aussie drivers is facing a turbulent new chapter, and its leader has just stepped aside.
Rare event to bring chaos for Australia
A weather event that's occurred only twice since 2002 has taken place over the Antarctic, and it could bring a wild spring for Australia.
‘Step up’: Vow as Albo spruiks social media ban
Anthony Albanese has spruiked Australia's world-leading social media at the UN, earning praise and sparking vows for action.
‘We’re watching’: World leader’s Aussie praise
World leaders have heaped praise on Australia after a Sydney mum's story stunned people into silence at the United Nations in New York.
China’s new brand for Australia
A new car maker is set to shake up Australia's SUV market with a bold promise to revolutionise the segment's 'responsible-but-boring' image.
Regional renewables to create 19,000 jobs
Communities could see a $5bn annual windfall and nearly 20,000 new jobs from renewable energy projects, but social tensions remain a significant hurdle.
Mysterious underwater city older than the pyramids found
Experts believe they've discovered an ancient city with pyramids and streets built 6000 years ago, hidden beneath the Caribbean Sea.
Surprise sites hit by new social ban move
The initial list included platforms including gaming sites Roblox and Lego Play, Reddit and the dating company which oversees Hinge, Tinder and OkCupid.
Stylish EV is finally here
They gave us the world's first mass-market EV, then vanished from the race, now this automaker is back in a big way but is it enough to save the brand?
Boss resigns amid ‘bloodbath’
The Japanese brand once adored by Aussie drivers is facing a turbulent new chapter, and its leader has just stepped aside.
Optus hit with huge $100m penalty
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.
NASA’s nuclear plan to save the moon
NASA is mulling a bold nuclear strike on a massive asteroid hurtling toward Earth in a high-stakes attempt to prevent catastrophic damage.
Ocean crisis exposes huge Aussie problem
Aussies live in a rich democracy, but one state's rolling environmental disaster has exposed that government can still break down in basic ways.
New Chinese ‘super’ car ‘arguably dangerous’
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.
‘Serious injury or death’: Aussie icon’s big blow
One of Australia's favourite cars is the subject of an urgent recall over fears a manufacturing defect could cause serious injury or death'.
Social media users in hysterics over latest bizarre ‘end of the world’ theory
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.
Shocking size of algal bloom revealed
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.
‘We’re screwed’: Viral video of humanoid robot shows it blinking, scanning room
A viral video of a terrifyingly realistic humanoid robot is blurring the line between machine and human.
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