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Warning to avoid popular Sydney beaches
Swimmers hoping to visit a raft of popular swimming spots have been warned about a spike in pollution.
Rain threat arrives on east coast
A deluge of water is currently threatening to flood coastal residents in NSW and Queensland, with predictions it will be days before we see sun again.
Ironwoman star’s heroic mass rescue
In a miraculous stroke of luck, some of the nation's best athletes happened to be there when 25 people were swept out to sea.
Albo’s devilish gift to Queen Mary
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced an unusual, yet significant, gift to Denmark's new king and queen.
‘Never seen before’: Fisherman’s creepy video
A fisherman in remote North Queensland has filmed a rare occurrence in nature while out fishing with his daughter.
Covid ‘cousin’ with 100 per cent kill rate
Chinese scientists are experimenting with a mutant coronavirus cousin that causes surprisingly" rapid death in humanised" mice.
‘Scary’ new tech alarming Aussies
In a few years' time just about every appliance in the home could be full of it but many of us think it's intimidating" and even scary".
Tassie woman wins ‘world’s ugliest lawn’ prize
The Tasmanian says she was proud to be crowned the owner of the world's ugliest lawn in a bizarre contest that was backed by a Hollywood actress.
Covid ‘cousin’ with 100 per cent kill rate
Chinese scientists are experimenting with a mutant Covid strain that causes surprisingly" rapid death in humanised" mice.
Danger as monsoon hits Qld
Another tropical low forming off the north Queensland coast could enhance an already unforgiving monsoon trough that has dumped accumulated falls of up to 300mm.
This car proves you don’t need an SUV
Australians are buying big SUVs in massive numbers but this family hauler shows you don't need to have a high-riding car.
‘Monsoon’: Grim warning of 500mm falls
Storms which could drop up to 500mm of monsoon" rain on some parts of the country have been forecast for Aussies, amid a wild week of storms, floods and heatwaves.
Bride drowns at popular beach
At least ten police cars have been spotted at a popular beach after a woman drowned.
Vast parts of Australia warned to brace for heavy rain and floods as multiple weather events bear down
Large parts of the country have been warned to brace for intense" rainfall, with multiple separate weather events bearing down.
Woman dies after drowning at popular beach
At least ten police cars have been spotted at a popular beach after a woman drowned.
Why this van is the ultimate luxury car
Some cars promise to be the ultimate driving machine, but this vehicle approaches prestige transport with an entirely different approach.
Reason for mass festival overdose revealed
Eight people were put into induced comas after Hardmission Festival last weekend. The reason for the mass overdose has now been revealed.
Threat of ‘back-to-back cyclones to hit Qld
An unpredictable weather event could result in back-to-back tropical cyclones, as Queenslanders eye a renewed threat coming this week.
House price fears after shock air strike
A sudden surge of violence driven by rebel forces has world leaders on edge - and now it's clear it could be painful for Australia, too.
Brand loyalty costing Aussies hundreds of dollars per year
Brand loyalty is costing Australians $4.5bn per year but there is a way to slash hundreds of dollars off your bills for electricity, mobile and broadband.
‘Significant’: Horror dingo attack on girl
A young girl has been hospitalised following a horrific dingo attack that has left her with significant" lacerations on a heritage-listed sand island off the coast of Queensland.
High-profile ABC reporter’s shock exit
A high-profile ABC journalist, who resigned from her role in the Parliament House bureau, already has a new job.
Scorcher looms as extreme heat hits state
A blast of heat will bring oppressive conditions to two states over the weekend, with vulnerable communities urged to shelter from the harsh weather.
Mass killings no one is talking about
More than 200 people were murdered in cold blood on Christmas Day now fears are growing that this entire country is sliding towards anarchy.
Horror as woman attacked by snake in bed
The young woman was sleeping in bed when she was bitten by one of the most venomous snakes in the world.
Insane weather to hit Aus this week
Meteorologists warn a volatile" mix of weather will keep hitting Aussies this week, with thunderstorms, floods, heatwaves and possibly a cyclone on the cards.
Sydney records muggiest day on record
Residents of one major city suffered through sweltering weather with the official measure of mugginess surpassing records set in 2011.
VinFast unveils Wild electric ute at CES trade show
A wild new locally designed alternative to conventional combustion-powered diesel pick-up trucks has made waves in Las Vegas.
One state grappling with influx of snakes
A Snakenado' has hit one state as they grapple with an influx of the slithering creatures moving into their homes.
Croc attack puts kid in intensive care
The 9-year-old girl was flown to hospital in a critical condition after the attack in Kakadu National Park.
Radical new Japanese cars on the way
After years of slow progress, the mighty Japanese car industry is starting to flex its muscle as it prepares to go on the offensive.
12yo breaks legs after popular cliff jump
A 12-year-old girl was heard screaming out for help after she dived off a popular cliff in Victoria, breaking both her legs and ankle on New Year's Day.
Grim summer weather warning for Aussies
Two meteorologists explain the bizarre wet summer weather Australians are experiencing and share their prediction for the coming months.
‘Sinister’ AI robot makes shock comeback
Forget Roomba, the next battleground for robots is being waged and with big firms telling us the devices, cute as they are, will patrol" our homes.
Wong warned ‘stern words’ to Israel ‘not enough’
A high-stakes visit to Israel by Foreign Minister Penny Wong comes as the Israel-Hamas conflict stretches past its 100th day.
Urgent warnings as flood waters rise
Victoria has recorded its wettest start to a year, as the Prime Minister arrived to extend support for residents affected by flooding.
2023 was the world’s hottest year on record, new study shows
2023 was the hottest year on record, with temperatures coming close to breaking the 2015 Paris Agreement's target.
‘Ceasefire’: Wong’s Israel mission
A high-stakes visit to Israel by the senior Australian minister comes after war violence in Gaza reached its 100th day.
Debate rages over who was at fault in T-bone
Footage of a g" T-bone crash has sparked debate online after a driver was filmed pulling out in front of a truck on a Queensland highway.
Deadly discovery closes newly-opened park
A landscaping contractor has made a terrifying discovery at a popular new park, leading authorities to shut down the area immediately.
Moon mission is now doomed to fail
An ambitious mission to land a spacecraft on the Moon is now doomed to fail after the craft suffered a critical loss" of fuel.
World reacts to ‘mind-blowing’ new tech
It's the new TV that has got everyone talking at the world's biggest tech fair - but while some can't get enough of it others are just asking: why?"
Puppy stolen on the way to new family
A family were days away from meeting their newest member when they received the devastating phone call that he was allegedly stolen.
Samsung to unveil wild new AI feature
Samsung's next smartphone is tipped to be the first of its kind for the brand - but not everyone is buying into it.
Residents on high alert as monsoon drenches Qld
A developing monsoon trough will bring further weather chaos to Australia's northern states as other parts of the country have been urged to brace for a heatwave.
‘Tax these beasts off the roads’: Fury erupts over big car popularity
Fierce debate is raging over calls for Aussies to ditch their addiction to oversized and fuel-rich cars, dubbed beasts" and Yank tanks" by critics.
Hyundai’s new SUV is a win for buyers
The popular new-car brand has done something with its new small electric SUV that other big name makers dare not do.
Is this the most obnoxious device ever? ‘Selfish’ woman disrupts overnight flight
A woman's infuriating and selfish" act for the duration of an overnight flight has left many social media users speechless.
Thousands of fake online stores impersonating prominent brands luring unsuspecting shoppers
Thousands of fake online stores impersonating iconic brands are stealing unsuspecting shoppers' banking details. Think you can't be fooled? Think again.
Family’s shock chicken coop discovery
A family initially thought they had discovered a cheeky goanna snooping around their chicken coop for a snack. They were shocked to instead find a different, unwelcome visitor.
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