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A bizarre scam involving parcels of fabric, stuffed toys or even flower petals has ramped up across Australia in recent weeks.
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A self-proclaimed paranormal expert and fortune teller has updated his followers with a disturbing prediction that the worst is yet to come".
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This rugged off-road machine costs much less than a LandCruiser while offering immense capability off the beaten track.
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The stunning sacking of China's top military officials has sent shockwaves through the world's largest military.
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This all-terrain marvel is a mix of rugged capability, luxury and practicality. It could even save you from the end of the world.
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Millions of people have dodged forecasts for the hottest day of the year as heatwave conditions ease for the majority of the country.
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Millions of people are in for a scorcher and the threat of severe storms on what could be the hottest day of 2024.
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While Elon Musk continues to rake in billions, Tesla sales down under are in the slow lane.
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A bold approach to design separates this intriguing electric vehicle from the herd.
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Scorching temperatures across much of Australia this week have reignited calls for an outright ban" on a popular home feature.
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This stunning new EV is one that will likely turn the disbelievers around but there is one rather large catch.
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The Australian Navy is advertising roles with a hefty salary and generous benefits - but there's an interesting detail that's sure to raise some eyebrows.
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The common mistake that turns devices in your home, handbag or pocket into major fire hazards.
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A vet has revealed he's seen pets bloodied" in a concerning holiday trend, with calls mounting for urgent help.
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Want to start the new year with a fresh ride? Here's how to save thousands on new models.
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Elon Musk's growing influence over the world's most powerful government is perhaps being hampered by his insistence on saying dumb things.
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Two former senior spies have revealed how they create a pretend world" where we're the main actors", likening it to The Truman Show.
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One Aussie state has issued a sweeping ban due to extreme" dangers over the Christmas period - prompted by dual threats of scorching temperatures and raging fires.
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If there was ever any doubt that Lamborghini is the world's coolest car maker, it has now been put to bed.
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Young drivers are at high risk of dying on our roads during the holiday season, horror new research has revealed.
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Struggling to stay profitable in a competitive market, Nissan is set to link with Honda to create a joint company.
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One of the most common pieces of tech has been given a massive new dimension with the approval of life-changing technology in Australia.
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Bizarre video of an Aussie reportedly captured by Russian soldiers in Ukraine - where he rants about wanting to force" Chinese people to be vegan - has emerged.
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The probe will travel to uncharted territory", flying closer to the fiery surface of the sun than any human-made object has before.
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Residents near a bushfire that has burned through nearly 44,000 hectares have been given a Christmas gift.
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With Christmas fast approaching, here's your ultimate gift guide for motoring enthusiasts, a mix of high-tech gadgets to thrilling driving experiences that will rev up their holiday season.
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A viral trend involving car decorations could cost drivers big this holiday season.
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Elon Musk's company is recalling 700,000 Teslas after a potentially deadly fault was found.
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I pitted two of the newest vacuum cleaners against each other in a review battle - and one of them came out the clear winner.
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An argument between two men has been deemed the most Aussie interaction ever", after one of the men was spotted walking down the street with an alpaca.
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Strange lights have been spotted across American skies for weeks on end - and now, the panic is well and truly spreading across the nation.
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Cricket fans have been warned of a potentially record breaking forecast on the annual Boxing Day Test.
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A major warning has been issued over an out-of-control bushfire burning through thousands of hectares of land - all ahead of a scorcher weekend in Australia.
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Police in Chicago have shot dead an armed man wanted for a triple homicide who showed up at the home of far-right streamer Nicholas Fuentes.
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A gruesome flesh-eating bacteria - suspected to be transmitted by an iconic animal - is spreading in one Aussie state, and health officials are warning everyone is at risk.
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Millions are being urged to prepare for another possible brutal few weeks of bushfires as communities mark five years since the Black Summer tragedy.
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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.