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Volunteers have started scoping out the damage after a deluge of rain overwhelmed homes and businesses.

The rain may have eased by Sydneysiders have been told to stay on high alert as the threat of flooding remains.

This top-of-the-range seven-seater has created a new niche in the car market with cutting edge technology and a roomy cabin. But buyers might be put off by the price.

Just days after a parent discovered contaminated building materials in mulch at a children's playground in Spotswood, asbestos has been discovered at more playgrounds in Melbourne.

A motorist who took matters into his own hands over a common parking gripe has called out the car park staff's response.

The moment a man was rescued from a submerged excavator after becoming stranded in floodwaters from a massive rain deluge has been captured on camera.

A major dam which stores about 80 per cent of Sydney's water is spilling over after a rain deluge, prompting urgent evacuation alerts.

There are some new big boys on the block in the television market in Australia and they don't only have size on their side.

A uni student has shared the moment he was stabbed in broad daylight after a Facebook Marketplace sale turned violent.

A Queensland family fighting to have a beloved magpie returned home have shared a major update on social media.

SUVs are typically more about style than genuine rough-road capability but this new range of vehicles is aimed at changing that.

A Brisbane mum who noticed her dogs going berserk" at her socks and kickers drawers was shocked by what she found inside.

Authorities have found a body near flooded waters in Sydney, after areas of the city were hit with life threatening" amounts of rain.

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has shared his strong views" on the nuclear debate, revealing the thing he dislikes the most.

A war of words has erupted between two Labor ministers with each other pointing the finger over a major shortfall facing Victoria.

A devastating" but very real" warning has been sounded by a European Prime Minister that the clock is ticking to WW3.

One of the biggest costs to taxpayers is getting put under the microscope ahead of next month's federal budget.

Used car prices are beginning to return to more sensible levels, which means there are better options out there for buyers on a budget.

As the Ukraine war rages into its third year, Russian President Vladimir Putin is pulling out all the stops to combat billions of Western dollars being funnelled to the warzone.

The chief executive of a growing renewable energy company says the proposed location for a new 300MW wind farm ticks all the boxes".

Australian consumers seem unperturbed by cost of living pressures, buying an all-time record number of vehicles last month. See the top models being bought.

The Model Y is Australia's most popular electric vehicle by a handsome margin but a new SUV from an established car maker could challenge its dominance.

Vice-admiral David Johnston will replace Angus Campbell as the nation's next Defence chief.

The AUKUS countries have given their strongest indication yet that Japan could be brought into the pact, in news China is set to strongly criticise.

Police have made a tragic discovery while searching a car stuck in floodwaters as authorities warn more rain is on its way.

Taiwan was dealing with a tense situation involving the Chinese military just before a massive earthquake struck.

This dream machine challenges the traditional boundaries of high-end sports cars, making them more usable and versatile than ever.

Walking the line between power and portability, Apple's MacBook Air M3 is designed to impress.

A professional gamer who held a world record score for the famous arcade game Donkey Kong is suing a YouTuber who accused him of cheating to get the high scores.

Second-hand car prices have returned to normal after spiking during Covid. And you can save thousands by choosing this type of vehicle.

Police are searching for a man who was found napping in a Mercedes at a set of traffic lights in Melbourne for 20 minutes - before allegedly speeding away from cops.

With just 15 seconds of sample audio, a powerful new piece of technology can accurately clone someone's voice and have them say anything, sparking serious risks" for society.

A Japanese brand is preparing a new version of one of the toughest machines in Australia and it's been developed with us in mind.

While Sydney is experiencing sunny and warm weather, flood threats continue to isolate communities in the north and west.

While Sydney is experiencing sunny and warm weather, flood threats continue to isolate communities in the north and west.

A creepy-sounding setting" was automatically turned on iPhones across the world in Apple's software update. Here is what it does.

Hundreds of millimetres of rain, strong winds and even waterspouts are set to hit parts of Australia's east coast this week.

Shocking footage has emerged of a man armed with a hammer allegedly attempting to steal a car in Melbourne.

People were smoking cannabis in the streets as the clocks turned midnight in one major European country that has just legalised the drug.

A major dam which stores about 80 per cent of Sydney's water is spilling over after a rain deluge, prompting urgent evacuation alerts.

Stargazers are in for a major treat this month, as the rare Devil Comet' becomes visible in Australian skies for the first time in 70 years.

New data shows an uptick in EV charging stations as the federal government pushes Aussie to embrace cleaner vehicles.

Dozens of flood warnings have been issued for catchments in NSW and Queensland as the freak deluge continues to wreak havoc over the weekend.

In a show of military force across the region, Australia and the US have conducted missile tests off the coast of Hawaii.

An American living down under has shared his views on one weird" rule Australia has at Easter time.

Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge was destroyed by a cargo ship and the disaster has exposed a monstrous problem.

Evacuation centres have opened in Sydney suburbs, as isolated areas are told to get out or prepare to be cut off.

The Albanese government recently announced a controversial new tax on utes and SUVs - this is what it actually means for everyday Aussies.

Two Aussie states are set to be hit with more than a month's worth of rainfall, with schools, roads and flights impacted by the deluge.

A Gold Coast couple's pet staffy has become depressed and clingy" after the magpie it befriended was seized over a permit bungle.