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The deadly venom of one of Australia's most feared creepy-crawly critters has inspired a surprising new project.
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A crazed otter has reportedly almost drowned a boy in a crazed attack' at a popular marina.
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The threat of foreign EVs being remotely controlled on Australian roads is unlikely, but the computers on wheels are still listening and watching everything we do.
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New study uncovers the most attractive vehicles boosting your chances in the swipe-right race.
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Green motoring isn't as cheap as it used to be, as rapid charging sites continue to increase prices.
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The act of dying is being revolutionised thanks to technology - and Aussie start-ups are a big part of it.
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Struggling auto distributor Stellantis launches Chinese electric vehicle brand into the Australian market, but its unusual past raises questions.
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A major probe has been launched after 20 iconic Aussie birds were found sick or dead in a suspected deliberate" poisoning.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signalled the next step in the government's bid to introduce an age limit on social media use.
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Australians' private information is being shared hundreds of times a day with online advertisers who resell and distribute it to unknown parties, putting people at risk of targeted scams.
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Dramatic scenes have erupted on a bus, where a uni student was filmed being tackled" and pinned to the floor by a number of officers.
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One Australian state could be battered with hailstones, storms and damaging winds as a series of cold fronts move through.
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The US President has been warned there is no time to wait" on a security deal involving Australia given the grave and imminent threat" of China in the Indo-Pacific.
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Four distinct lights have been spotted over a beach in Western Australia, with many theorising about the bizarre phenomenon online.
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A court has ruled on whether the Elon Musk-owned X Corp must comply with an infringement notice issued when the company was called Twitter.
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Huge American pick-up trucks that don't fit in our carparks and cause extra deaths on our roads are now selling at massive rates in Australia.
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General Motors is ready to launch an EV to rival premium Euro brands.
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This emerging brand says improvements are on the way to a car that didn't impress on first impression.
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A Republican's bizarre post about Donald Trump's running mate has backfired spectacularly, unleashing the ruthless power of social media.
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Dramatic scenes have erupted on a bus in Melbourne, where a uni student was filmed being tackled" and pinned to the floor by a number of officers.
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An elite Australian university has been forced to slash jobs because of a huge deficit, which not even enrolling more students could fix.
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One type of vehicle has emerged as a big loser in the Australian car market, despite plenty of love not long ago.
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Forget about getting one a plane, this 8K TV takes you there' with stunning visuals while watching big sporting contests are next level. REVIEW
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An industry-first agreement will look to protect one Australian fund's workers in the age of ChatGPT with a new gold standard".
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Few car brands or models are as sure of their identity as this new headturning EV.
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Facebook has unveiled a new initiative which it hopes will put a big dent" in the number of scams that are costing Aussies millions.
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They're the most environmentally conscious cohort in history, dubbed Generation Sustainable', but young Aussies have a very dirty secret.
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US authorities call out EV makers over threats of their cars" following footage of a Tesla bursting into flames after a flood.
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As automakers rush to introduce new electric vehicles to the market in response to Australia's FBT face risks to safety and reliability.
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Swedish carmaker sets new benchmark for luxury electric SUV, combining Scandinavian design, advanced safety, sustainable materials and impressive performance.
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Telecommunication companies have been criticised for taking too long to resolve issues as the industry watchdog urges providers to do better.
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Australia has introduced new rules surrounding online dating apps, in a bid to crack down on concerning" behaviour.
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Sony's PlayStation Network is currently experiencing a widespread outage, leaving millions of users stranded and unable to access their personal information.
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The rise of vehicle technology is meant to make our lives easier but this feature in most cars is just plain dangerous.
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Fresh research revealed in parliament suggests a link between time spent on social media use and mental health in Aussie teens.
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The death toll from Hurricane Helene has spiked in the United States after the storm smashed into several southeastern states.
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Parents are begging to raise social media age restrictions even further than 16, warning that tech companies now own our children".
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Subaru's Australian distributor ditches French cars for Chinese EVs to challenge the likes of Tesla.
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Major online dating platforms have signed up to a groundbreaking initiative designed to ensure users feel safer when trying to make a connection.
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A new compact gadget has just been released that will turn everyday pics into magazine-quality photo shoots. Just in time for summer.
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For photographers, Apple's flagship phones really take capturing and editing photos to a whole new level. But the verdict is still out on the new camera control.
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Sony's PlayStation Network is currently experiencing a widespread outage, leaving millions of users stranded and unable to access their personal information.
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A married couple have left behind five children after they died in a car crash, which also claimed the lives of two teenage friends, in NSW.
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September records could be broken in one state as the country prepares for even more rain across the week.
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Fresh research revealed in parliament has reconfirmed a troubling link between social media use and poor mental health in Aussie teens.
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The Nationals firebrand has stoked fears the technology could be used for malevolent purposes," pointing towards Israel's deadly pager attack on Hezbollah.
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The rise of vehicle technology is meant to make our lives easier but this feature in most cars is just plain dangerous.
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One Aussie state has copped a 110mm drenching from wild weather overnight, with the weather bureau warning of similar soakings to come and 100kmh wind gusts along the east coast.
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BYD says it takes customer privacy very seriously' following US concerns its cars could be accessed remotely.
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Parents are pleading to raise social media age restrictions even further than 16, warning that tech companies now own our children".