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Fake profiles are preying on Australians in the midst of the cost-of-living crisis, with some people admitting they've lost over $500 in an instant.
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The US navy Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota is moored at HMAS Stirling in WA kicking off the first of two fast-attack submarine visits this year.
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One of the world's largest car companies is on rocky ground, facing dealer revolt and falling demand for its cars.
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With a price tag that's half of its flagship phone, you would think Apple would have left a lot more out of its new iPhone 16e. FIRST LOOK
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An eerie video shows the moment a pair of AI chatbots decide to speak to each other in their own, non-human language.
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A rare planetary parade is set to emerge in the night sky this week for the last time until 2040.
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This game-changing technology has just hit the road and it spells bad news for anyone making traditional petrol engines.
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A horrific sight is littering the sand of pristine Aussie beaches in what environmental advocates have deemed a horror show".
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The groundbreaking" evidence points to the existence of a unique apex predator that wandered the continent over 100 million years ago.
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An Aussie favourite has undergone fresh changes for 2025 to fight against increasingly impressive rivals.
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Fake profiles are preying on Australians in the midst of the cost-of-living crisis, with some people admitting they've lost over $500 in an instant.
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Australia Post boss Paul Graham has shared the new way posties are fending off the increasing rates of dog attacks while they make their rounds.
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Former Sky News presenter and radio host Erin Molan has provided an update on her big plans for the next stages of her career.
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Owners of Elon Musk's Tesla EVs are taking some extreme measures on the road for one very sad reason.
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Sensitive information at risk includes addresses, comprehensive medical histories, Medicare card numbers and insurance details.
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This game-changing technology has just hit the road and it spells bad news for anyone making traditional petrol engines.
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This game-changing technology promises to revolutionise road transport forever.
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A new mobile phone has been launched overnight - and when it hits the shelves in Australia there's one feature that's sure to stun everyone.
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The groundbreaking" evidence points to the existence of a unique apex predator that wandered the continent over 100 million years ago.
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An Aussie favourite has undergone fresh changes for 2025 to fight against increasingly impressive rivals.
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A jar of vegemite is set to be launched into space in Australia's first attempt at sending a rocket into orbit from Aussie soil.
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Tropical Cyclone Alfred is tipped to strengthen through the week, with a risk it could move back towards Queensland's coast within days.
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The Australian Communications and Media Authority has announced a new set of rules to better protect victims of domestic, family and sexual violence.
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Aussies would be able to make calls and texts from wherever they can see the sky or during natural disasters in less than three years.
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Owners of Elon Musk's Tesla EVs are taking some extreme measures on the road for one very sad reason.
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Joe Rogan has claimed a humanoid robot took an aggressive" lunge at a person in China. But keen-eyed commenters say he's overblown the footage.
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Critics have dubbed it the Flop, but we reckon this drone is one of the best gadgets we've reviewed in years. SEE THE PICS, VIDEOS
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Some owners of Elon Musk's EV brand have been disguising the identity of their vehicles.
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A scary new detail on the extremely capable" firepower of Chinese warships that conducted live fire testing off the coast of Australia has emerged.
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Tropical Cyclone Alfred has formed and is expected to quickly intensify, with new predictions revealing when it could hit Australia's coast.
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The service has been issued the major fine after being slow out of the blocks to answer key questions from Australia's online regulator.
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Joe Rogan has claimed a humanoid robot took an aggressive" lunge at a person in China. But keen-eyed commenters say he's completely overblown the footage.
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Tensions in the US have erupted after Elon Musk made sweeping cuts to a government department in which he has a huge conflict of interest.
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North Korean cyber criminals are feared to have carried out the worst hack in history" after a $2 billion crypto heist was uncovered.
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A terrifying crime targeting female students has emerged over the last couple of years and it is only expected to get worse as the use of AI rapidly grows.
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A dire warning China can flex its military might over Australia whenever they want" has emerged just days after a warships concern.
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The Bureau of Meteorology has warned a low lingering off the coast of North Queensland could be a category three tropical cyclone within days.
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A man in his 20s has been flown to hospital after being attacked by a shark at a popular Aussie tourist destination.
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One Aussie state's lucrative salmon industry has been thrown a $37m lifeline, after facing years of uncertainty and added scrutiny from conservation groups.
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This lavishly equipped Euro family car shapes up as a surprisingly affordable alternative to rival SUVs.
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The Prime Minister has announced a crucial investment package during a pre-election speech, but not before he took a few healthy swipes at the opposition.
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A disturbing video from a US robotics firm shows the moment their human-like android begins to twitch and flex its leg muscles.
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One of the world's most recognisable automakers is being forced to ditch EV plans and slash costs after a costly fail.
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A tropical low sitting off the east coast of Australia is less than 24 hours from forming into a category 2 tropical cyclone - and could make its way towards millions.
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Aussie campers are being urged to steer clear of a deceptively ordinary-looking plant in the bush that can stay in your skin for years".
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A man has been flown to hospital after being bitten by a shark at a popular Aussie tourist destination.
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Sales of fast off-roaders are booming as petrolheads escape traffic and speed cameras in search of adventure. This one ticks all the boxes.
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As the asteroid heads toward Earth, one expert says now's the time to start planning," warning you can't half-ass this at the last minute".
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The threat follows a long stretch of wild, wet weather conditions in Far North Queensland earlier this month.
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The 43-year-old experienced four bouts of paralysis after being bitten by a tentacled animal at a popular Sydney beach.