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There is one type of car that is clearly taking over in Australia today. Sales have gone through the roof - but it is not all good news.
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New brands such as Chery are in a rush to push upward into territory held by European luxury marques.
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Wild weather across Australia's southeast this weekend has turned deadly - with police confirming a camper has died after being crushed by a falling tree.
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A boss has hit back after neighbours slammed a $200 million proposal they fear will ruin their views, saying people have a right to develop".
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As the automotive market grows increasingly competitive, luxury car brands are realising that consumers expect more than just a vehicle, they want an entire lifestyle.
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Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses look like any other pair of glasses but they are equipped with hidden cameras. Could you spot them in a crowd?
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The plan to remove a wild cockatoo trapped in a Coles supermarket has sparked anger for its lack of common sense' approach.
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Australia's biggest mining company has agreed to a massive settlement with the Brazilian government over an environmental catastrophe.
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Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding have left thousands of homes without power, while another region swelters through a heatwave.
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A decision to escort King Charles around town in an Audi hatchback' has prompted ridicule from shock jocks.
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Up to 59,000 Aussies are scrambling to get their phones upgraded as the change comes in this week. Here's everything you need to know.
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Up to 59,000 Aussies are scrambling to get their phones upgraded - to the tune of more than $1000 - ahead of a major deadline, which will render thousands of devices effectively useless.
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Ducati's MotoGP-derived racing engine has a new home that puts insane performance within reach of regular riders.
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Forecasters have looked into their crystal balls and, well, for some it's not great news for spring and early summer weather.
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This deadline means tens thousands of Australians will have to fork out more than $1000 in the next week.
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A test pilot who broke ranks to raise the alarm about his safety concerns with the MHR-90 Taipan helicopter says he knew someone would die if they weren't addressed.
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Russia's plan with Kim Jong Un has been heralded as the first step to a world war", but it appears their partnership is off to a rocky start.
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Thousands of homes are without power after severe thunderstorms and flash flooding wreaked havoc across multiple states.
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Scientists say they have made a breakthrough in their quest to recreate the Tasmanian tiger, nearly a century after it became extinct.
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This is the most exclusive, expensive, and fastest car set to roll into Ferrari showrooms around the world.
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The TV star has learned how to deal with the misogyny and hate she often receives from faceless keyboard trolls, but has fears for Australia's younger population.
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A Greens senator says social media giants need to be regulated by laws after proving themselves to be secretive and dishonest".
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The Home and Away star has grown some pretty thick skin after all her years in the public eye, but one thing has her really worried as her 12-year-old son prepares for high school.
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This big bruiser trades a dozen cylinders for a smaller hybrid motor - and still delivers the theatre millionaires expect.
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A renewed scheme to teach students about consent, sexual abuse and porn in schools is being introduced to counter the likes of toxic influencers like Andrew Tate.
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The outgoing Australian Border Force chief has warned globalisation is putting the country's borders in perpetual crisis" in a rare public speech.
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American and Australian scientists say they have made a breakthrough in their quest to recreate the Tasmanian tiger, nearly a century after it became extinct.
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This high-tech machine could challenge Toyota's RAV4 Hybrid and the Tesla Model Y in the battle for Aussie drivers.
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Year 12 students have claimed NSW Education used an artificially generated image in end-of-year exams.
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A mysterious doorway' has appeared in Antarctica, sparking wild conspiracy theories online.
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It's the super comfortable technology that you might not even remember you're wearing but it comes with a hefty price tag per centimetre.
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A man with three penises has been discovered in only the second ever documented case of the ultra-rare birth defect.
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Three friends are making waves with their world-first AI technology, which aims to detect rip currents across the Australian coast.
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The outgoing Australian Border Force chief has warned the country's borders are in perpetual crisis" in a rare public speech.
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Kia Australia launches electric mid-size SUV at an unbelievable price.
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A tech billionaire and a wellness entrepreneur are set to air their dirty laundry in a bankruptcy fight involving an alleged secret affair and a luxury mansion.
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This enormous and opulent V8-powered wagon is unlike anything else on the road in Australia today.
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Home of fake tan, jet skis and beachfront high rises, one Australian region has been named the best for EVs in the country.
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The Ford Mustang GT convertible combines power and style in a modern take on an iconic car.
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The developer behind the Pokemon video games has reportedly been hit with a massive hack resulting in gigabytes of stolen data leaking online.
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Fleets of dozens of mysterious UFO drones are surveilling America's most sensitive military sites, and the Pentagon says it can't do much to stop them.
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Taiwan is on alert" after a China made alarming moves on its territory, with Beijing issuing a terrifying war threat out of the blue.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship has pulled off a spectacular landing after a successful test flight - and a new milestone.
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The hybrid-powered BYD Shark ute is set to undercut the competition with a surprisingly low asking price.
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AFL star Brayden Maynard reveals the most common reason why social media trolls target him as he and teammate Tom Mitchell make a heartfelt pledge after an unthinkable tragedy.
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The hybrid-powered BYD Shark ute is tipped to undercut the competition with a surprisingly low price.
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The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is a wild machine capable of upsetting the supercar status quo.
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Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has landed a surprise new role in Australia's budding space industry.
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Big names from the world of entertainment, sport, politics and business have pledged support for a new national initiative designed to save Australian lives.
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A large crowd gathered to watch as two lambs" officially tied the knot at a major gaming convention in Melbourne.