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Banks, telecommunications companies and digital platforms such as Facebook are set to face huge fines if they turn a blind eye to scams.
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North Korean teen girls were filmed bursting into tears and apologising in front of soldiers, in disturbing new footage.
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This ute is set to arrive in Australia and it ticks a box that will make it super cheap and shake up the market for tradies.
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Medals have been stripped from up to nine serving and former military commanders after a bombshell inquiry found special forces soldiers likely committed war crimes.
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Social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok will be held to account for harmful misinformation under new laws.
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Chery's first electric car brings green power on a budget to customers considering something new.
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An Aussie favourite returns serve to cut-price Chinese rivals with an affordable new EV set to arrive next year.
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A new virus has been discovered, with symptoms including fever, headache, dizziness, muscle pain, fatigue and neurological issues.
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US tech giant Meta has admitted to systematically scraping the public data of millions of Australians to train its AI products.
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Competition for Australian motorists will be electric in 2025, as another brand promises to join the battle for buyers.
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EVs have been such a commercial flop" that manufacturers are now trying to flog them by any means necessary, says Caleb Bond.
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A new crackdown on the world's big social media companies is about to be unveiled, it can be revealed.
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Uber's sudden closure of one of its car platforms has left Aussies scrambling for alternatives.
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A reporter who became caught up in the vile and violent' anti-war protest has spoken about her experience in detail.
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After battling this nation for eight years, Apple has lost a legal fight and must cough up a massive payout.
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Police were sprayed with acid by anti-war protesters" in heated scenes, as 39 people have been charged.
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A father has welcomed the government's proposed ban on children using social media after his teenage son took his own after a cruel online scam.
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Police have been sprayed with acid by anti-war protesters" in heated scenes outside a controversial weapons expo.
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Police are being hit with horse poo, spraying pepper spray at protesters and reporters are being harassed as thousands swarm an expo.
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Experts who back the government's plan to impose age limits on social media say there are sound reasons why the age should be set at 16, and no earlier.
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Police are being hit with horse poo, spraying pepper spray at protesters and reporters are being harassed as thousands have swarmed a defence expo in Melbourne.
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Police have raised the National Terrorism Threat Level as protesters are tipped to flock to a controversial event.
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Damning reports and a billionaire CEO charged. This is the dark side of a popular messaging app with almost a billion users.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made a chilling promise to increase the country's nuclear arsenal, according to local reports.
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Thousands have swarmed a defence expo in Melbourne, clashing with police and sparking chaos in what's tipped to be the city's biggest protest in 24 years.
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This is the ultimate toy for Aussie motorsport enthusiasts - and there's every chance you can watch its price double after buying.
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Australia will introduce legislation to enforce age restrictions on social media, but one big question remains.
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The massive payout is set to put an end to an eight-year row.
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Forget about electric batteries, off-road adventures, two-tonne weights or annoying tech - this simple car plays to the classics.
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Several automakers have announced shock changes to their markets after a number of setbacks.
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Children under the age of 14 could be banned from using social media in a controversial new government proposal.
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The government's decision to move ahead with age limit laws for social media is a recognition of the harms they create. Here's what you need to know.
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This World EV Day we look at new models targeting government discounts intended to make people switch to electric cars.
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Features that used to be exclusive to $100,000-plus luxury machines can be found in much more affordable cars.
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Jacqui Lambie has made a shock call as a major report following a three-year royal commission into defence and veteran suicides is handed down.
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This is the ultimate toy for Aussie motorsport enthusiasts - a race-winning Mustang set to contest next month's Bathurst 1000.
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Drivers have been lulled into a false sense of security about this speed camera rule, but they are being warned it's all about to change.
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Two people have been arrested following chaotic scenes on the streets of one Aussie capital, as thousands of protesters clashed with police deployed under sweeping state powers.
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Several automakers amend ambitious EV production targets due to a number of setbacks.
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One Australian state has revealed a proposal to ban children under the age of 14 from using social media.
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Chinese vehicles are about to take over Australian roads. And there could be a huge problem if the nation were to try and retaliate".
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One of Australia's neighbours and key allies has issued a chilling warning as tensions within the region explode to alarming new levels.
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A major report following a three-year royal commission into defence and veteran suicides is expected to call out the response of the Australian Defence Force.
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One state has been warned to anticipate destructive storms and high temperatures over the coming months, with experts urging people to prepare their homes.
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The man tasked with leading a landmark probe into a devastating issue among Australia's military says there are problems in the barracks".
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A landmark report into suicides among current and former defence personnel will be handed down today - with the Royal Commission chair calling it a once-in-a-lifetime" opportunity to save lives.
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An Australian capital city is in quarantine, as the state government tries to curtail the spread of a bug.
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An impressive new ute that should shake up the four-wheel-drive game will reach Australian showrooms soon.
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High fire danger warnings have been issued across Australia, as climbing temperatures and strong winds provide a perfect storm.
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Two massive protest groups and their police presences have converged on the streets of one Aussie state, ahead of a massive defence expo labelled a one stop genocide shop" by the groups.