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Warning to delete these 17 dangerous apps before it’s too late
Tech-sperts are warning smartphone users to delete 17 popular finance apps that have been found to be infected with malware.
Aussie anglers banned from catching iconic fish
It was once a dinner staple for Aussie families, but Australian anglers are now completely banned from catching this native fish.
Workers revolt on $2.3bn green energy project
Striking workers have put a $2.3bn green energy build at risk over demands of a 17 per cent uplift in pay.
Urgent warnings as flood waters rise
Emergency volunteers have had a busy night offering help to locals impacted by the flood crisis which has inundated towns.
Spike in Irukandji jellyfish expected at North Qld beaches after storms
Tourists visiting Far North Queensland are being warned to keep an eye out for a deadly creature that is relishing a perfect storm".
Bin war started between Sydney neighbours
One Australian has found themselves in hot water over a bin act... but others see no problem with.
Mosquito bite virus warning in one state
The virus, which can cause serious disease", was recently detected in one state, leading authorities to reissue a warning to the public.
Terrifying move that could signal World War Three
Two large-scale wars raged in 2023 but the threat in coming this year could be like nothing Australia has ever seen.
Surprising car is Australia’s favourite
Australians bought more new cars in 2023 than any year before, but there are some surprise winners and trends in the past year.
How scientists are killing cancer with a microscopic jackhammer
It's called nanomechanical therapy, and it could be an alternative form of treatment to chemo.
Tesla rocked by Chinese electric car giant
In a watershed moment for the industry, a cut-price EV brand has become the world's biggest producer of electric vehicles.
Teenage boy becomes the first person to complete Tetris
A 13-year-old gamer is the first person to complete the classic video game Tetris, triggering what is known as the true kill screen."
Girls lucky escape from drowning
Two five-year-old girls are lucky to have escaped with their lives just days after two other children were found floating in the Swan River.
‘Baboon escape’ sparks chaos at Aussie zoo
Chaos has erupted at a major zoo after fears of a dangerous animal escape prompted an immediate emergency lockdown.
Woman mauled by shark shares major update
She was diving at a popular Aussie swim spot when a shark appeared, mauling her face and leaving her with severe injuries.
Deadly weather forecast for Victoria
Ominous forecasts predict further thunderstorms and life-threatening flooding" for Victoria, as thousands wait for power to return.
Camper‘s amazing rescue from floods
Emergency services are rushing to stop bushfires, as others continue to help clean up the devastation caused by mammoth storms.
Dog trainer reveals five breeds he’d never own
A Sydney dog trainer with years of experience has revealed the five surprising breeds he'd never own - including one he wouldn't buy if his life depended on it".
Woman drowns as children pulled from rip
A woman has drowned after being pulled out in a rip, with lifeguards rushing to rescue two small children from the water.
Crazy croc launches itself at fisherman
Investigations are under way after reports a crocodile with its jaw open wide launched itself into a fisherman's tinnie.
Fears after court system hit by cyber attack
Recordings and transcripts from highly sensitive court proceedings may have been accessed by hackers after a state's court system was breached.
‘Lambo Guy’ Adrian Portelli in disbelief as winner of multimillion-dollar house from The Block hangs up on him
Adrian Portelli, the entrepreneur better known as Lambo Guy', was left in disbelief when the winner of one of the houses from The Block hung up on him.
YouTube star MrBeast rejects Elon Musk’s bid: ‘My videos cost millions’
Elon Musk's latest attempt to convince the world's most followed YouTube to join his platform has again been swiftly knocked back.
Photos expose Sydney streets ‘infested with rats and maggots’
Sydney residents are demanding urgent action in what has been described as a rat and maggot infested public health disaster".
Huge update after man’s shock fishing act
There has been a major update after a man illegally speared a beloved groper in a gross' fishing act that shocked a NSW community.
Smartphone maker unveils first car
This automotive start-up has taken the covers off a sleek new electric vehicle that plans to challenge the dominance of Tesla.
‘Life threatening’: States on flood alert
Locals in two states have been put on high alert as a band of rain threatens to flood waterways ahead of weeks of wet weather.
Ford Everest Wildtrak new car review
For many buyers with a sense of adventure, this attractive family-sized off-roader makes much more sense than uncomfortable and unwieldy dual-cab utes.
Climate scheme Australia almost had
A former Liberal minister says he regrets not going harder' on one specific issue, as 20-year-old cabinet documents reveal how close Australia was to a major change.
New Year’s Eve weather forecast, BOM warnings, power outages
Celebrating the new year should be a happy occasion, but thousands will be still without power or bracing for a deluge of rain.
Affordable electric hatch could be a game changer
Earlier EVs were out of the reach of the average buyer, but a new breed of cheaper machines is making it easier to the flick the switch.
Smartphone users warned to delete these 17 dangerous apps before it’s too late
Tech-sperts are warning smartphone users to delete 17 popular finance apps that have been found to be infected with malware.
AI threatens to swallow the internet if we’re not careful
What is often described as a conspiracy theory could be a reality if action isn't taken.
Two men died, children injured in highway crash
A Sydney father has been identified as one of the two men who were killed in five-car crash on a major NSW highway on Friday afternoon.
Workers revolt on $2.3bn green energy project
Workers will strike at electricity transmission giant Transgrid on Friday, putting at risk progress on a $2.3bn green energy build designed to push Australia into a renewables era.
Spike in Irukandji jellyfish expected at North Qld beaches after storms
Tourists visiting Far North Queensland are being warned to keep an eye out for a deadly creature that is relishing a perfect storm".
Why this is the best-selling truck in the world
It's been America's favourite vehicle for decades but many people don't want it on Australian roads. The target market doesn't give a damn, though.
‘War crime on a massive scale’: 18 dead in Russia’s huge escalation of Ukraine conflict
Russia has launched a massive" new attack on Ukraine in an escalation of the already horrific war on a huge scale.
Town runs out of water
Residents are stocking up on bottled water after the local treatment plant failed following intense weather conditions.
The quirky changes for 2024 you might have missed
Aussie travellers will soon be hit by a new tax when trying to visit one of the nation's most popular holiday destinations.
Sonny Bill Williams’ video sparks heated debate
Former rugby star Sonny Bill Williams has sparked a heated debate after rejecting claims of Hamas atrocities in a controversial video online.
Why this week is the deadliest for swimming
Aussies are being urged to remain safe when swimming as we enter some of the most deadliest days in the water.
Warning as new online scam emerges
Social media users are being warned of an online scam linking to one of Australia's major airports.
Automotive hack: Customers warned after car dealership group cyber attack
Customers of Australia's largest car dealership have been warned they could fall victim to hackers after a cyber attack.
Thousands affected by cyberattack
Residents of an affluent suburbs are being warned about a data breach, with passwords, contact information and credit card details affected by a cyberattack.
Health drink brand hit by cyber attack
A popular probiotic drink company has confirmed its IT systems have been subjected to a cyber incident," with data published on the dark web.
Hiker killed in wild storm identified
A beloved mum who was swept into a stormwater drain during a freak storm and the third man who was killed in the Moreton Bay capsize have been named.
‘Unstable’ storms plague third state
Three states continue to come under threat from severe storms that have ravaged Australia's east coast.
Heatwave warning with 42k homes without power
Tens of thousands of homes are still without power as heatwave warnings loom over a storm-battered state.
TikTok star reveals worst foods of 2023
From Vegemite brownies to Hungry Jack's attempt to take on KFC and Red Rooster, one TikTok star has let loose on eight food and drink fiascos.
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