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Ikea urgently recalls popular item
Users of the product, which has been available in Ikea stores across the country as well as online, are warned about the prospect of serious injury.
Dutton’s bold pledge on nuclear power
Peter Dutton has hit the sticks to promote his controversial nuclear energy plan but remains mum on how much the essential" project will cost.
‘Apocalypse’: Disaster exposes chilling truth
An error in a single line of code was all it took to devastate companies across the globe. And it could happen again - with dire consequences.
Mitsubishi reworks in-car driver monitoring
Technology that watches drivers on the road will be toned down by a popular car maker after backlash from critics and customers.
Tech outage effects to linger for weeks
Computer systems at businesses across the Australian economy could be dealing with the fallout from the Microsoft outage for weeks to come.
Massive change to Aussie supermarkets
A big change coming to an Australian supermarket change could breathe new life in a once iconic local industry.
‘8.5 million’: Staggering truth about Microsoft tech outage
Microsoft has revealed the actual extent of a tech outage that caused chaos around the world - and there is one very concerning detail.
Older vehicles: the unexpected winner
After several years of soaring used car prices, the market is beginning to return to normal. But sadly, not all buyers are reaping the rewards.
Blue Screen of Death workaround revealed
After a faulty update plunged computers and tech systems all over the world into chaos, a workaround to the dreaded Blue Screen of Death" has been revealed.
Drivers turn off annoying safety feature
Frustrated drivers are switching off advanced systems designed to save lives, prompting action from a safety body.
‘Be careful’: Chilling warning amid IT crisis
Minister for Home Affairs Clare O'Neil says there have been reports of phishing scams amid the CrowdStrike IT outage.
Albo’s major move amid outage chaos
The Prime Minister has made an announcement as the country grapples with the ongoing effects of a global IT outage.
You need to restart your PC 15 times to fix CrowdStrike outage
The infamous blue screen of death is causing chaos around the world - and Microsoft has suggested a bizarre way to fix it.
What services are still out across Australia
Many people are still struggling after a global IT outage left airlines, banks and businesses scrambling.
Nine CEO ‘disappointed’ as staff walk out
The major media company's CEO has said he is profoundly disappointed' after staff decided to strike amid a dispute over pay.
The best car tech for kids
Car companies are moving mountains to win over children, recognising pester power' as the key to moving metal.
Surprise Aussie link in global outage
A Melbourne man serves as president of the company at the centre of Friday's global IT meltdown that has knocked out airlines, banks and supermarkets.
‘OMG’: Bunnings rave gets the green light
The iconic retail giant has confirmed it will bring the decks' and host a massive party after a TikTok campaign.
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid review
This modern hybrid has the ingredients to see off the best-selling SUV in Australia, including a new approach to family driving.
12.9m Aussies hacked in major data breach
MediSecure says the personal data of 12.9 million Australians was stolen by hackers this year making it one of the worst cyber breaches ever.
‘Super-flop’: Albo’s energy plan panned
Twiggy Forrest's announcement of job cuts affecting his ambitious green hydrogen project shows the failure of the government's energy plan, the coalition says.
Home Depot worker sacked after praising Trump assassination attempt
Viral video that led to a hardware store checkout worker being sacked has been viewed millions of times, sparking a massive internet debate.
Horror reason couple nearly lost $350k
A Queensland couple thought they were investing their cash safely, but when they're bank got involved they learned how close they'd been to losing a small fortune.
Men killed at popular waterfall identified
The two men who died while swimming at a popular waterfall had been studying in Australia.
Smart electric car prices confirmed
This well-known marque has confirmed details for a revival in Australia, giving motorists a fresh option in coming weeks.
Optus offers 20,000 free phones to vulnerable customer amid hidden issue
Optus is offering 20,000 free phones to elderly and vulnerable customers amid the impending shutdown of the 3G network in the coming months.
Spanish brand’s bold expansion plans for Australia
This relatively unknown carmaker has struggled to gain a foothold in the local market but a raft of new models could change all that.
Nissan unveils Ariya Nismo
This Japanese car tuner has developed some of the world's best sports coupes and now it is turning its attention to a very different model.
Bowen warns nuclear policy and renewables not compatible
Energy Minister Chris Bowen said households could soon be further incentivised to buy into batteries or be able to use an EV to charge the home.
Moon cave ‘location for habitation’ for future astronauts: scientists
Scientists have unearthed an expansive underground moon cave beneath an open pit that could potentially house human visitors.
Kean’s call to arms on clean energy
Incoming climate change tsar Matt Kean has called on the clean energy industry to take up the fight to the climate change denialists'.
Glaring answer to ‘unprecedented’ crisis
Sexual violence advocates have offered a fix to an unprecedented" crisis and fear what's being proposed doesn't go far enough.
Decades-behind laws leaving Aussies exposed
A prominent human rights lawyer says lagging, decades-old laws have left Australians exposed to a rapidly advancing phenomenon.
Spin, Snap and Cruise: New Level of Tech in Aussie Car
This popular brand used to sell on looks and driving thrills alone, but the latest model has upped the ante with some clever, easy to use features.
Alarming stat about big four banks
Australia's big four banks have loaned more than $3.6 billion to fossil fuels projects and companies in 2023.
Red Bull unveils RB17 track car
This extraordinary weapon comes from the mind of the most successful designer in Grand Prix history.
Reno12 Series review: ‘Finally, the new phone Australia needs’
A new phone has just been released in Australia that deals with some of the most common - and annoying - problems we face every day.
‘Blind eye’: Porn feeding AI attacks
Sparked by a string of deepfake porn and sexually explicit images created at Australian high schools, experts say unfiltered AI tools have collided with misogyny.
The poor man’s Jeep Wrangler makes its mark
This affordable four-wheel-drive looks like a cross between a Jeep and a Mercedes G-Wagen, but costs thousands of dollars less and is surprisingly capable off-road.
Wintery blast to lash southeast Australia
Multiple southeast states could cop the brunt of a wintery blast over the coming days - which could bring 110kmh winds, heavy rainfalls, dangerous surf and even snow.
2024 BMW iX3 electric car review
This premium electric SUV proves there is more to battery-powered machines than Elon Musk's brand of motoring.
‘Phenomenal’ bomb set to go off in space
A massive thermonuclear explosion is about to go off in space and the violent rupture will burn brightly in the night.
NASA’s ‘Planet Killer’ asteroid discovery
A Planet Killer" asteroid big enough to kill a million people, has passed close to Earth, leaving scientist stunned by one alarming detail.
Albo’s shock move amid outage chaos
The Prime Minister has made a shock announcement as the country grapples with the ongoing effects of a global IT outage.
$6000 reason Aussies were late to work today
Friday mornings are tough on everyone trying to get to work on time but there's a big reason so many Aussies were late today - and it was a costly one.
‘Everywhere I look, blue screen of death’: CrowdStrike outage could take ‘weeks’ to fix
The infamous Blue Screen of Death is causing chaos around the world - and experts are warning it could take a long time to fix.
More than 80 kangaroos found shot, mowed down
A conservation regulator has launched an investigation after more than 80 kangaroos were found with gunshot wounds and injuries consistent with being rammed" by a vehicle.
Three star safety for Suzuki Swift
The most affordable car in its class has been slammed by safety authorities, who claim its maker has prioritised cost over the safety of its customers.
‘Touch it’: Creepy thing home assistant told child, exposing the risks of AI technology
Home assistants and chatbots powered by AI are going rogue, with chilling examples emerging.
Honda revives legendary Prelude
The Japanese carmaker has taken a conservative path in recent years, but it will revive one of its most loved sports cars at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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