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The new theme for the $5 bill has been revealed, swapping out British royalty for something closer to home.

A video experiment intended to test the capability of Tesla's Autopilot' has exposed a flaw in the camera-based system.

A mysterious substance on beaches has sparked serious concerns as beachgoers report getting sick and scores of dead animals are washed up on shores.

A major car brand is redefining the driving experience with a bold new feature inspired by the world's fastest cars.

There is one F1 fanbase that is growing rapidly, but with none of the drivers in this demographic on the grid, will the sport ever truly break its barriers?

Formula 1 is one of the most thrilling sports in the world - and getting closer to the action boosts its appeal.

Utes have always been the quintessential Aussie vehicle but China is wasting no time taking huge bites out of the market.

This is the dramatic moment a SpaceX capsule docked at the International Space Station to rescue two astronauts stuck since June.

Authorities are investigating a massive bushfire that prompted midnight evacuations as it ravaged bushland on the outskirts of Melbourne.

A major car brand is redefining the driving experience with a bold new feature inspired by the world's fastest cars.

One local council has employed the wriggly, worm-like creatures and their insatiable hunger as part of a push for sustainable waste solutions.

Albert Park has become the new Flemington as people race to be seen at the Australian Grand Prix.

Some Canadians have a hilarious theory about how to put the US back in its place amid Donald Trump's trade war.

At least 34 people have died and dozens are injured as monster storms hit the US, triggering violent tornadoes and wildfires.

One of Sydney's most affluent beachside suburbs is still fiercely divided over a controversial seawall - and now a bombshell report has added fuel to the fire.

More than Just Another Chinese' ute, this model undercuts class leaders with sharp prices.

Heart-racing footage has captured the moment a five-metre-long shark spotted a group of divers and started swimming directly towards them in waters near Bali.

SpaceX has successfully launched the new crew to relieve two NASA astronauts stranded on the ISS after a delay earlier this week.

A massive bushfire burning Melbourne's southeast has prompted warnings from emergency services as firefighters attempt to get the inferno under control.

At least 19 people have died and dozens are injured as monster storms and violent tornadoes rip through the US.

An Aussie billionaire and ardent climate change campaigner has just bought a private jet, but says he feels a deep internal conflict' about it.

A brutal burst of Autumn heat' is blanketing the southeast coast of Australia this weekend, with sizzling temperatures exceeding the March average.

A man has been charged after he was filmed smashing a ute with a machete while stopped in traffic in Sydney.

Qantas chairman John Mullen has issued a stark warning that our way of life could simply stop" in a serious international emergency.

A major warning has been issued for a popular Aussie beach after a man was bitten by a 1m shark.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is facing backlash after hitting out at Australia's $3.8bn investment to finish" the NBN rollout.

A former top Canberra boffin has blasted a call from senator Jacqui Lambie to use Australia's Pine Gap intelligence asset to hit back at Donald Trump.

At the 2025 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, the competition has expanded well beyond the track and it is getting insane.

The Prime Minister has taken a swipe at the Oscar winner after he called out our federal government for approving a mine expansion.

Cutting criticism from F1 stars forced Aston Martin to up its game with the new Vantage supercar.

The US influencer who fled Australia after snatching a baby wombat from its mother has opened up about the furore, hitting back at what she calls hypocrisy'.

China is already living in 2050, according to car lovers having their minds blown by what's on offer for motorists in the Asian superpower.

A pedestrian sprawled out on the asphalt in Bondi has become the latest flashpoint in a debate that has a lot of Aussies fuming.

Swimmers and surfers have been evacuated from the water after a drone spotted a shark in a popular Sydney ocean pool.

At the 2025 Formula 1 Grand Prix, the competition has expanded beyond the track with top automotive brands vying to deliver extravagant and unique experiences.

With four motors and the ability to do a 360 degree turn on the spot this cheaper and more capable EV' promises to redefine its class.

A Kiwi soldier killed in Ukraine has been honoured in an emotional ceremony, with soldiers performing a Haka in front of his coffin.

Footage appearing to show the controversial influencer with an echidna has now come to light as the conditions of Ms Jones' visa are being investigated.

The Oscar winner has called out our federal government for approving a mine expansion in an area occupied by critically endangered species.

The Prime Minister has torn shreds off a US influencer's attention-seeking antic, after she sparked outrage by snatching a baby wombat.

This luxury car is coming to Australia and like vehicles of the past it isn't about touchscreens or gimmicks. This car is about the drive.

Immigration Minister Tony Burke has confirmed the visa of controversial US influencer Sam Jones is being reviewed after she snatched a baby wombat.

One major telco is introducing a new feature for phones to help millions of Aussies to avoid being caught in the scam crisis.

The High Court has delivered a bombshell ruling on one of Australia's landmark native title cases, finding the traditional owners are entitled to compensation.

I had the chance to experience the new Electric G-Wagon off-road and it redefines what an EV can do.

As Donald Trump threatens to prosecute growing unrest over Elon Musk's political activities as terrorism, protesters have upped the ante.

Customers with one major telco have been told prices will be hiked on this item as the company moves to simplify' its range.

Wild scenes played out when Alfred was bearing down on Aussies, now locals are not happy with the disgusting" aftermath.

This new SUV is the near-perfect EV Aussies have been waiting for but one strange detail has car lovers scratching their heads.

Australian surgeons have completed one of the world's first life-changing surgeries that doctors say is a revolutionary milestone".