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Parents have been issued an urgent warning after a horrifying trend no child should ever be exposed to emerged online.
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Residents have been warned not to return home if they're away as an out of control bushfire has burned through more than 7000 hectares of land.
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Outrage is building after Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek approved three new coal mine extensions - one fellow MP calling the decision despicable".
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What do the Grinch, Gossip Girl and a popular Christmas carol have in common? They're all subjects of Labor's anti-nuclear attack ads aimed at Gen Zs.
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It might seem like an ordinary phone case - but there's a reason the deal is quietly being done via direct message on Instagram.
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The Malaysian government has made a major announcement on the search for the wreckage of the missing flight MH370.
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A group of popular flat earth YouTubers have admitted defeat against the globers' after taking a trip to Antarctica to witness the 24-hour sun.
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The global Nissan crisis has taken another ugly turn after talk of a merger with a hated rival.
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A confronting Google Street View image captured by pure chance has led to the arrest of two people on suspicion of murder.
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A gruesome disease which can cause disfigurement has taken root in a popular tourist town - and a cute Aussie animal may be behind the spread.
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More mysterious ball-shaped objects have washed ashore Aussie beaches - sparking another warning from health and environmental authorities.
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Those unable to leave have been urged to seek shelter inside amid the grim warning extreme heat is likely to kill you well before the flames reach you".
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Elon Musk's position in the new Trump administration would normally come with a top security clearance. Here, though, there are unusual concerns.
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Millions of Australians have been issued a warning as severe storms could lead to the wettest December in 14 years.
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For the majority of Australia, it will be a sunny and bright day for Christmas, with mild temperatures and a slight chance of rain or storms.
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Volkswagen finally has an electric car in Australia and it is a fresh take on an old classic.
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Tech giant Meta has agreed to pay out a whopping sum to Australians who were impacted by a major privacy scandal.
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Wild scenes have erupted in one Aussie city's CBD as protestors stormed the area during an inquiry into nuclear energy - with one protest leader calling it a front" for the fossil fuel industry".
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Wild footage has captured the moment a spaceship" was spotted over a popular Sydney beach, as wild weather continues to smash multiple Aussie states.
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Ukraine has announced a massive leap forward in their defence capabilities, lifting the lid on an ominous new weapon in the hope to turn the tide.
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TikTok has just suffered a crucial blow in US court that could see it disappear from app stores in just over a month.
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Image Playground is one of the most fun new features of Apple Intelligence, but how good it is in coming close to reality? We put it to the test.
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Mercedes chief council urges the German automaker to rethink its strategy in China as sales dwindle, competition rises and internal pressures increase.
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This auto giant is one of the last brands to deliver an EV, but this electric Kombi delivers.
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Thousands of Australians are set to be hit with thunderstorms as temperatures are forecast to soar to 40C in other parts of the country.
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Thousands of residents have woken up without power after temperatures hit a scorching 42C across the city.
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The incoming president hails massive investment by a Japanese holding company, which is set to create thousands of jobs.
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The Aussie EV explosion came to a grinding halt in 2024 and a new report has outlined what's to come.
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Wild footage has captured the moment cars were left stranded as flash flooding swept one Aussie state, amid a crazy bout of weather where the mercury tipped to 42C in some regions.
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Wild footage has captured the moment a lucky snake catcher pulled one of the country's deadliest snakes from a shopping centre restaurant.
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A leading health advocacy group is warning parents a disease that can be fatal to babies and small children has just hit a 20-year high.
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Beaches and pools across the city will be packed on Tuesday as the mercury reaches 42C in some parts, leading to blackouts in a major city.
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Scientists have delivered an uneasy diagnosis of the state of our planet as Australia sweats through an extraordinary start to summer.
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TikTok has just suffered a crucial blow in US court that could see it disappear from app stores in just over a month.
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An Australian company has been given first-of-its-kind approval to launch a rocket out of a small Queensland town.
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This exotic coupe arrived at one of Australia's most iconic events, making a bold statement alongside art, fashion and celebrities.
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2024 has not been kind to electric vehicles, but advocates expect a significant improvement next year.
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Mysterious drones continue to plague the US as the government offers no answers - leading to one very disturbing theory.
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The removal of the bodies from an Australian school sports field is believed to be the largest mass exhumation in the nation's history.
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Beaches and pools across the city will be packed on Tuesday with punters eager to cool down as the mercury reaches 42C in some parts.
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A favourite car for young and old drivers has received a terrible safety rating following tests in Australia.
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Scientists have delivered an uneasy diagnosis of the state of our planet as Australia sweats through an extraordinary start to summer.
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An innovative new virtual reality program is helping drivers overcome psychological trauma after car accidents.
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The American-Australian musician has issued a chilling warning over an out of touch" proposal that could set Australia back.
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This exotic coupe arrived at one of Australia's most iconic events, making a bold statement alongside art, fashion and celebrities.
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A dog is set to have life saving surgery after it was allegedly dumped in a random yard with a heartbreaking note.
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One Australian woman's defamation win in court this week has gone viral, with Harry Potter author JK Rowling praising the victory to her 14.2m followers.
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Heatwave and fire danger warnings have been issued for most of the country as experts say it's all about the heat' this week.
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Japanese monkeys gifted to a local council in 1981 will be sterilised and left to die naturally following a vote this week.
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A major warning has been issued to tourists planning to visit an Australian hotspot known for its famous coastal scenery and marine populations.