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Social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok face millions in fines over revelations they are using big tech playbook" tactics to undermine Australia's under-16 social media ban.
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Apple's new headphones make global hit songs sound better than ever - even tracks from Aussie cousin Sia take on a new life. But they do much more than play music.
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NASA will launch four astronauts towards the moon for the first time in 50 years - with Australia's help - as an eager Donald Trump watches on.
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Aussies who splashed out on American pick-ups have sought compensation as alarming engine failures spark safety fears.
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A major Tesla showroom erupted into flames following an arson attack" in an Australian capital city today.
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Eerie scenes have captured the extent of Tropical Cyclone Narelle's arrival in Western Australia, before it left a trail of destruction in its path.
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Desperate drivers are turning away from petrol power as fuel costs bite.
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Losses on gambling and sports scams have tripled as Aussies lost a staggering amount of money to scammers in 2025.
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Toyota is set to capitalise on growing diesel fuel fears with a huge change to Australia's best-selling ute.
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Aussies who splashed out on American pick-ups have sought compensation as alarming engine failures spark safety fears.
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Rising fuel costs, recalls, safety questions and war in the Middle East aren't doing Ford any favours.
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There has been a significant development in the EV trucking world as concerns grow around Australian fuel security and the effect ongoing shortages will have on supply chains.
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A minister has dismissed criticisms the social media ban is not working", insisting platforms are to blame for underage users getting through.
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For weeks, Donald Trump has held firm in his stance that Iran must be stopped. Now, he's changing his tune on one huge thing.
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Priced to beat Chinese contenders, this impressive new machine could change a brand's fortunes in Australia.
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A 12-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted by a large group of teen girls yelling bash this sl**" in a shocking incident in Mount Druitt.
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Dozens of flights at a major Australian airport have been grounded after storm-force winds pounded the Australian coastline.
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A failed Australian operation serves as a brutal lesson for people considering an EV without major manufacturer backing.
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A major development has occurred in the Electric Vehicle trucking world as concerns grow around Australian fuel security and the effect ongoing shortages will have on supply chains.
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An Australian tree company has paid a hefty penalty after a worker suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was struck by a fallen tree at a worksite.
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A chilling new threat has triggered concerns on a global scale, with claims Iran's capabilities far exceed what was previously known to us.
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Scientists have sounded the alarm over a concerning sight in the Arctic sea which they say spells big trouble" for the world.
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OpenAI has put plans for a sexually-explicit chatbot on hold for good amid mounting concern about the societal and reputational risks of releasing such a product.
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Iran has pummeled Israel with a disturbing weapon in a fresh attack which has left at least nine injured.
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DJI's first 360 degree drone defies traditional limitations by shooting simultaneously from every conceivable angle, delivering what seems impossible in a single flight. SEE THE VIDEOS, PHOTOS
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Dozens of flights at a major Australian airport have been grounded after storm-force winds pounded the Australian coastline.
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A 12-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted by a large group of teen girls yelling bash this sl**" in a shocking incident in Mount Druitt.
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Wild footage has captured the moment powerful winds caused a towering crane to topple from a NSW building, sparking mass evacuations.
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Major car manufacturers have backed a revolutionary fuel project that could solve Australia's fuel crisis.
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Parts of Australia are experiencing their first cold snap of the year as authorities warn of hazardous conditions over the weekend.
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This surprisingly affordable prestige car could be the answer for people looking to go against the flow.
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An inquiry into the Optus outage has revealed millions of triple-0 calls failed to reach emergency services, with officials unable to explain just how many calls did not patch through.
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The growing fuel crisis has pushed over 600 service stations to run dry and now it is forcing families' household budgets to breaking point.
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Aussie truck drivers are being forced to take extraordinary measures to deal with the growing fuel crisis and to ensure crucial goods are delivered.
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The Albanese government has quietly rushed through changes to its world-first social media ban as the first major legal test looms.
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The growing fuel crisis has pushed over 400 service stations to run dry and now it is forcing families' household budgets to breaking point.
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Russian state media has shared an Iranian-made AI video showing a missile blowing up a major US landmark after Iran threatened tourist sites worldwide.
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DJI's latest drone defies traditional limitations by shooting simultaneously from every conceivable angle, delivering what seems impossible in a single flight. SEE THE VIDEOS, PHOTOS
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The Albanese government is set to introduce a new tax on Aussies that will likely increase cost of living pressures.
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Popular US-style utes could fail to meet new safety standards as over-the-top" designs endanger other road users.
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Dictator Kim Jong-un has launched into the global conversation, warning Donald Trump has given North Korea a reason to beat the drums of war.
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Australia is unprepared for the harsh new reality" of world war, a Liberal MP has warned in a rousing plea for reindustrialisation".
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Doomscrolling and disappearing stories" will be targeted under updates to Australia's world-first social media ban.
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TV breakfast host Karl Stefanovic has fired back at a road rule plan over rising fuel costs, suggesting this move should happen instead.
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Horrendous scenes are playing out in Europe while the world's focus is on the war in the Middle East.
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Aussie customers for two electric vehicle brands have been left in limbo and uncertainty" after a tough week for the green vehicle industry.
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Millions of Aussies are bracing for temperatures to plummet up to 12C below average in the first real cold snap" of the year.
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Billionaire OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky, 43, reportedly died earlier than originally believed.
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Aussie drivers have been confronted by a car wrapped in realistic human-like skin. Take a look.
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The Albanese government is set to introduce a new tax on Aussies that will likely increase cost of living pressures.