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Best utes: Ford Ranger v Toyota HiLux v Mitsubishi Triton
Four-wheel-drive workhorses are big business these days and there are two clear leaders in the sales race. But a new take on an old rival could change all that.
Backlash after sanctuary ends koala cuddles
A koala sanctuary has put an end to koala cuddles leaving some visitors disappointed they will no longer be able to hold the cuddly animals.
Grim Instagram, Snapchat stat revealed
The mental health of young Aussies saw a steep decline around the same time social media platforms became more popular, according to new research.
Aussie helicopter pilot killed fighting fires
An Australian helicopter pilot is being remembered as a beacon of light" after he died fighting wildfires in Canada.
The honeymoon is over: EV sales slump
Leading brands have slashed thousands of dollars off the price of their electric cars but buyers don't appear to be responding. It appears the honeymoon is over.
Paramedic hits back at claim after crash
A paramedic who crashed an ambulance after working for more than 18 hours" has hit back with what he claims really happened.
Fresh Covid wave set to wallop Aussies
A new variant of Covid has already produced a bulge in cases, and now experts are warning an even more contagious subvariant will hit Aussies soon.
Wild scenes after driver ploughs through red light
Dashcam footage has captured chaotic scenes after a car barrelled through a red light, with tradies rushing to stop the driver leaving.
$22.7bn bid to secure Aussie jobs
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed how a $22.7bn policy to ensure Australia leads the renewable energy transition will be delivered.
State shivers through coldest morning
Millions to endure almost a week of rain as one city shivers through coldest morning of the year.
‘Ominous’: Fears raised for Molly the magpie
Followers of famous Queensland pet magpie Molly, who hangs out with Peggy the staffy, feared the worst after a concerning post was uploaded.
‘Relentless false information’ stream on social media
Social media apps are subjecting kids to a relentless stream of false information' about diets and sexploitation, a parliamentary inquiry has been told.
This may be the best thing to come to your iPhone
One of the biggest changes to how we experience our most precious memories is being released on Apple devices. It promises to bring your most precious moments to life.
Porn trial targets social media giants
Social media giants will be asked to participate in a trial to prevent children from accessing porn or graphic violence online, it has been revealed.
Plane mechanic sucked into engine, killed
A plane mechanic has been killed after being sucked into the engine of a Boeing passenger jet while trying to retrieve a tool' in Iran.
‘Useless’: Outrage as major bank is down
A major bank has resolved an outage after customers flooded social media with frustration when they couldn't access accounts.
Polestar 4 electric car review
This stylish new machine deletes a window in favour of a display screen, which could change the way cars are designed for good.
2024 Mazda MX-5 review
Cars are becoming bigger, greener, heavier and more complex to operate - but this machine holds out against the march of progress.
Two critics: Mitsubishi Triton
Frustrating technology designed to keep drivers safe on the road rules out' this otherwise accomplished machine.
‘Broken’: Mum’s ‘worst nightmare’ revealed
A mother whose brave little girl" died by suicide after being bullied has shared her heartbreak and the damage done by social media.
‘On the brink’: Next huge war in the Middle East
The fate of the Middle East sits on a knife-edge as Israel turns its eyes to Lebanon, and it could have major consequences for the entire world.
Ford Mustang GT on the road to Le Mans
There's a lot to love about this modern classic, starting with the unmistakable sound of the monster living under the bonnet.
Polar blast headed for eastern Australia states
It will be a chilly weekend for many Aussies as an Antarctic airmass moves across the country's south-east.
Hyundai confirms new Inster EV for Australia
Not content to let emerging brands own the electric car space, this major manufacturer will hit back with a cut-price car.
Channel Seven hit by major AI hack
Channel Seven appears to have been hacked - with all of its videos now made to look like a Tesla channel with a live stream of an AI Elon Musk.
‘Planet Killer’ asteroid hurtling toward Earth
An asteroid the size of Mount Everest is currently hurtling towards Earth, and is due to be one of the closest calls this year.
Revealed: The days scammers try to get you
Telstra cybersecurity experts have warned scammers are more likely to target Aussies on particular days. Here's what you need to watch out for.
Woman assured Chinese EV ‘should be safe to drive’ after power failure metres from busy intersection
A woman has revealed a frightening" experience with her brand new hybrid that saw her steering fail metres from a busy intersection.
BMW reveals new hybrid-powered M5
This enormously powerful machine promises to unite traditional petrolheads with progressive fans of electrification.
Latest scam targets Google Chrome users
Google Chrome users are the latest group of people to be targeted in a new scam.
Roadside Assistance: Smart cars unplugged
Car companies say nothing can be done' about a change that could increase emergency response times to serious smashes.
Best utes: Ford Ranger v Toyota HiLux v Mitsubishi Triton
Does the muscled-up Mitsubishi Triton have the power to overtake Australian bestsellers in the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger?
A social media influencer made a digital clone of herself and men paid $1 a minute to ‘date’ it. It was a disaster
Snapchat megastar Caryn Marjorie was raking in $100,000 a month from men who paid to date' a digital clone of her, but her AI persona quickly went rogue.
BMW trials hydrogen-powered cars in Australia
This tech has the potential to shift the balance of green motoring on Australian roads, promising strong performance without slow charging.
How Australia could force Meta to play ball
Australia will consider hitting tech giants where it hurts in order to force them into paying for news content on their platforms.
Apple’s strict iPhone rule when you die and the feature you must know
A grieving daughter who was unable to access her father's phone photos after he unexpectedly died has shared the Apple feature everyone must know.
Tradie’s extraordinary act after wild T-bone
A hero tradie has been praised for his actions moments after a car barrelled through a red light, crashing into a stream of traffic.
Bugatti Tourbillon reinvents the wheel
This exquisite new creation has extraordinary technology and design elements to match a truly eye-watering price tag.
Students expelled for hacking school’s IT system
A group of students have been expelled from a Catholic high school after it was discovered they had been hacking an IT system to access sensitive information.
Chilling trend of ‘lens syndrome’ during public attack incidents prompts expert warning
When sirens blared and a message warned of an armed offender, some shoppers didn't run or hide - but did something else experts say is a growing trend.
Wild brawl erupts in Sydney dog park
A woman was filmed punching another woman at a park after an altercation broke out over an alleged dog attack.
Aussies warned to rug up as cold snap continues
Keep the blankets close and the heaters on because a new cold front is set to hit Australia on Wednesday as frost and low temperatures continue to envelop much of the country.
Ominous’: Fears raised for Molly the magpie
Followers of famous Queensland pet magpie Molly, who hangs out with Peggy the staffy, feared the worst after a concerning post was uploaded.
Fears for celeb bird after ‘ominous’ post
Followers of famous Queensland pet magpie Molly, who hangs out with Peggy the staffy, feared the worst after a concerning post was uploaded.
Bizarre insurance fraud attempt exposed
Dashcam footage captured the eerie moment a woman made a beeline for a car on a Sydney road. What happened next has sparked calls for a police investigation.
This may be the best thing to come to your iPhone
One of the biggest changes to how we experience our most precious memories is being released on Apple devices. It's one that promises to create deep meaning from the three trillion photos captured on iPhones each year.
Aussies in the mix for Ford’s Mustang GTD
This extreme machine requires potential owners to participate in a ruthless application process designed to weed out people deemed unworthy.
Fatal flaw in Putin’s N Korea plan
The Russian president thought buddying up with Kim Jong-un was the perfect plan, however he overlooked a crucial detail and it could backfire spectacularly.
‘I need to go outside’: Young people ‘extremely addicted’ as Character.AI explodes
Young people are growing extremely addicted" to a new website that is growing in popularity so quickly its request volume is one fifth that of Google.
‘Useless’: Outrage as major bank is down
Users of a major Aussie bank have flooded social media with outrage as it faces a major outage.
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