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Popular SUV has radical makeover
Car makers are typically ultra conservative with styling changes, but this brand has opted for revolution rather than evolution with its latest offering.
Big change coming to Google Maps
Google is rolling out a big change to Google Maps that will impact millions of Aussies - and you should act soon.
Twitter founder says ‘free speech debate’ a distraction
The founder of Twitter has shared the grim truth about humanity's dangerous addiction, warning we may have already lost a key battle for our minds.
Expat’s shock Aussie discovery on run
The woman was going for her morning run when she realised she could have been attacked by an Aussie predator.
Common parking act angers Aussies
A common parking act has been called out on social media, as drivers continue to park in yellow lined bays.
Moment shark vomits up iconic Aussie animal
A researcher has shared the wild moment he witnessed a tiger shark vomit up an iconic Australian animal.
Grim sign for Aussie ski seasons
Even if damage is reined in, one of Australia's key tourism drivers faces a bleak future, new research finds.
250mm deluge to smash east coast
Australia's east coast is bracing for a wild deluge which could dump up to 250mm in some regions and possibly leave thousands exposed to flash flooding.
Dire update in state’s bird flu crisis
Agricultural authorities in one state have issued a dire update after multiple poultry farms confirmed the highly-contagious bird flu had been detected.
Hacked Aussie health provider collapses
An Australian e-prescription provider has collapsed weeks after a massive data breach had resulted in customer information being posted on the dark web.
Private school students targeted in AI scandal
Up to 50 young girls have been targeted, with pictures of their faces used to create explicit images.
50 students targeted in AI fake nude scandal
Up to 50 female students have been targeted, with pictures of their faces used to create explicit images.
Social media move Australia must make
For too long, tech platforms have operated outside Australian law, causing immeasurable harm. Here's what we must do next.
Warning for Australia’s biggest dam
The water authority has warned that forecast days of continuous rain could cause Australia's largest dam to spill.
Aus must ‘go alone’ in social media standoff
News Corp Australia boss Michael Miller says social media giants need to be hit with a band of new laws or face being booted from the country.
Apple’s bold move: Massive change coming for a billion iPhone users
Apple has announced a major change to iPhones that will impact an estimated one billion people.
Thousands of Aussies still using 3G personal medical alarms, ignoring pleas to upgrade before switch-off
Tens of thousands of Australians face a potentially life-threatening" situation in a few weeks, with many still completely unaware of the risk.
Apple partners with OpenAI as it unveils ‘Apple Intelligence’, new iOS features
Apple has announced a major change to iPhones that will impact an estimated one billion people.
Toyota goes all-in on hybrids as sales climb
May vehicle sales show that Australians are embracing new technology, prompting Toyota to make a huge move regarding its local line-up.
Regulator accuses Elon Musk of encouraging retaliation
The online watchdog has called out Elon Musk for allegedly encouraging retaliation from X users after she took the social media giant to court.
How Cadillac aims to cash in on a lack of loyalty in Australia
The man who designed the Holden Monaro believes Australian car buyers are a fickle lot and that has opened the door to a wave of new competition.
Medibank sued after 9.7m Aussies have data stolen
Medibank is being taken to court after the personal information of 9.7 million Australians was stolen in a cyber attack.
Tesla ‘graveyard’ as unsold cars pile up
A Tesla graveyard' has emerged in Melbourne amid the company's plummeting car sales.
Tesla killer: EV brand’s record sales
While leading electric car brands have discounted their cars in response to softening demand, one newcomer is enjoying a boom in sales.
Meta’s new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses review
The hottest new tech product is finally coming to Australia. I gave it a run for its money in the toughest of environments.
Japanese car industry rocked by scandal
The world's largest carmaker has apologised after it was found to have submitted false testing data to regulators. And other makers have been dragged into the scandal.
Not so fast: buyers are wary of EVs
A top car company executive says consumer and dealer uncertainty around resale values and battery life are threatening the growth of electric vehicles.
Aussies can’t get enough of this budget 4WD
This high-riding off-road machine is capable of extraordinary adventures without charging an extraordinary price.
VW Touareg now available as a plug-in hybrid
This well-known brand has traditionally taken a conservative approach to its flagship family-sized SUV, but the latest model is a departure.
Israel expects Gaza conflict to rage until at least the end of 2024
As calls for an end to the horrific scenes unfolding in the Middle East continue, a senior Israeli official dropped a prediction that put another cloud over Gaza.
‘Severe’ storm warning after millions drenched
A severe storm warning is in place for millions of residents after almost 100mm of rain flooded streets and scuttled an annual lightshow event.
Ford cuts Mustang Mach-E prices
This electric Tesla Model Y rival has had a second price cut in six months, joining a growing trend of discounting in response to slowing growth.
‘Five in one’: Wild scenes as heavy rain hits
Multiple parts of NSW and Sydney are being smashed by wild weather, with heavy rain, thunder and lightning hammering the area.
China ‘could seize Taiwan’s buildings’
China's intensifying military drills and strategic preparations for a potential lightning strike on Taiwan have raised serious concerns for the island.
‘Now’: Fresh warning on 3G shutdown
Industry experts and telcos are advising people to make the switch from 3G to 4G now', after new warnings the change will impact more than just your mobile.
Surgeries shut down as Covid bomb hits
One state's health system has cancelled elective surgeries as a new wave of Covid and respiratory infections smash hospitals.
Secret Chinese ‘space plane’ sparks fears of an space war
The mysterious behaviour of a secret Chinese space plane' has the world increasingly worried that Earth's orbit is on the brink of becoming a battlefield.
Aussie left red faced after celeb encounter
An Australian TikToker interviewed director Baz Luhrmann on the street without knowing who he was.
Smart to return to Australia through Mercedes-Benz dealerships
This niche vehicle manufacturer is returning to our shores after a long hiatus but its latest generation of cars are very different from their predecessors.
‘Hell on earth’: Insects take over entire city
Locals are living in fear after millions of insects wreak havoc and cause multiple car crashes after descending upon an entire city.
Insane picture shows new weather trend
Record-setting hail had pelted down in one US state this week, prompting a brand new weather warning.
Dangerous winds, 2000km rain band moves east
Most of the country will be facing wet and windy conditions in the coming days as a 2000km wide rain band moves east.
‘Disaster’: Cinemas buckle on box office slump
Mad Max: Furiosa is the latest flop to hit Aussie cinemas in 2024. And now movie operators are ringing the alarm bells.
Millions of 3G devices including vending machines and pay stations to stop working on August 31
Aussies are being warned of looming chaos in just a few weeks when millions of devices including phones and vending machines suddenly stop working.
‘Block’: Push to ban cowboy social giants
News Corp Australia boss Michael Miller says social media giants need to be hit with a band of new laws, or face being booted from the country.
New Tesla has ‘insane’ performance
There is no quicker car for the money than Tesla's latest electric rocketship. But this battery-powered speedster is far from perfect.
500 million customers in ‘Ticketmaster hack’
Hackers Shiny Hunters are allegedly trying to sell the information for $US500,000 on the dark web.
AI campaigner says CEOs are ‘freaking out’ about rapid advancement as humanity approaches point of no return
There are fears that some of the world's most powerful corporations are hiding the risk" of the seemingly unstoppable rise of AI.
Nation suffers as heatwave breaks record
More than 30 million people are suffering through severe heatwave conditions" as a nation notched an uncomfortable new record.
New scam warning after Aussies lose $15.5m
Australians are being urged to watch out for one specific type of scam, after a total $15.5m was lost last year.
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