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Police are searching for a man who was found napping in a Mercedes at a set of traffic lights in Melbourne for 20 minutes - before allegedly speeding away from cops.

With just 15 seconds of sample audio, a powerful new piece of technology can accurately clone someone's voice and have them say anything, sparking serious risks" for society.

A Japanese brand is preparing a new version of one of the toughest machines in Australia and it's been developed with us in mind.

While Sydney is experiencing sunny and warm weather, flood threats continue to isolate communities in the north and west.

While Sydney is experiencing sunny and warm weather, flood threats continue to isolate communities in the north and west.

A creepy-sounding setting" was automatically turned on iPhones across the world in Apple's software update. Here is what it does.

Hundreds of millimetres of rain, strong winds and even waterspouts are set to hit parts of Australia's east coast this week.

Shocking footage has emerged of a man armed with a hammer allegedly attempting to steal a car in Melbourne.

People were smoking cannabis in the streets as the clocks turned midnight in one major European country that has just legalised the drug.

A major dam which stores about 80 per cent of Sydney's water is spilling over after a rain deluge, prompting urgent evacuation alerts.

Stargazers are in for a major treat this month, as the rare Devil Comet' becomes visible in Australian skies for the first time in 70 years.

New data shows an uptick in EV charging stations as the federal government pushes Aussie to embrace cleaner vehicles.

Dozens of flood warnings have been issued for catchments in NSW and Queensland as the freak deluge continues to wreak havoc over the weekend.

In a show of military force across the region, Australia and the US have conducted missile tests off the coast of Hawaii.

An American living down under has shared his views on one weird" rule Australia has at Easter time.

Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge was destroyed by a cargo ship and the disaster has exposed a monstrous problem.

Evacuation centres have opened in Sydney suburbs, as isolated areas are told to get out or prepare to be cut off.

The Albanese government recently announced a controversial new tax on utes and SUVs - this is what it actually means for everyday Aussies.

Two Aussie states are set to be hit with more than a month's worth of rainfall, with schools, roads and flights impacted by the deluge.

A Gold Coast couple's pet staffy has become depressed and clingy" after the magpie it befriended was seized over a permit bungle.

An emerging new car maker has launched its rugged new off-roader and it has something the biggest names in the game don't.

A new automotive battleground has opened in Australia as more and more makers set their sights on Toyota's most popular models.

While households and manufacturers should have ample supply of gas, key risks remain, according to a new report.

Aussie homeowners are falling for a home design trend that will cost them hundreds of dollars every year.

A new premium SUV from one of Australia's favourite top-end car brands undercuts the German establishment by thousands.

One of the world's biggest car makers is developing a uniquely Australian technology that will solve one of the biggest issues on our roads.

Specialist divers combing the ice-cold waters of the Baltimore harbour have made a grim discovery inside a red pick-up truck after the bridge disaster.

Australian consumers seem unperturbed by cost of living pressures, buying an all-time record number of vehicles last month.

Up to 100mm could fall in one state this weekend as the aftermath of a tropical cyclone moves south.

A wild weather system is expected to drench the east coast with fears of flooding and erosive surf.

Australia's Defence chief has used his final remarks at the Royal Commission to make a moving vow about the military's suicide crisis.

Devastated Aussies have slammed the decision to tear an internet famous magpie from his Queensland family and unlikely dog best friend.

Ninja, the world's number one Twitch streamer with 19 million followers has revealed a troubling health diagnosis.

The Prime Minister will pledge $1bn to significantly bolster a key industry needed to transform the country to net-zero.

A famous Aussie magpie who rose to stardom after becoming best friends with a dog has been seized by authorities amid accusations it was being kept unlawfully".

The 22 crew of the container ship MV Dali had just 251 seconds to avert disaster before the 100,000-tonne vessel slammed into the US city of Baltimore's main bridge.

Wild footage of a social media influencer's McLaren supercar being left smashed and smoking on the side of the road has gone viral.

The coroner who led a wide-ranging two-year inquiry into the horror Black Summer bushfires has warned of escalating risks' to Australians.

This exotic machine promises to be the fastest car on the road, and enthusiasts haven't been put off by the eye-watering price tag.

A well known brand has wound the clock back on the price of its standout small SUV making it more affordable for everyday Aussies to get into a new ride.

A woman has escaped with minor cuts and bruises after falling into a stormwater drain, as heavy rainfall batters large parts of the country.

The woman was trying to cancel her home insurance and sell her home so she could send money to a new boyfriend.

A woman has escaped with minor cuts and bruises after falling into a stormwater drain, as heavy rainfall batters large parts of the country.

A new report has revealed exactly what it's going to take for Australia to avoid the worst effects of climate change.

With Australians using more data than ever before across multiple devices, millions are now eligible for faster, more reliable internet.

Jarring testimony from the man leading Australia's vast Defence workforce has revealed the deep complexity of the suicide crisis hitting the country's military and defence heroes.

A Facebook whistleblower says Australia should force Meta to the negotiating table amid ongoing uncertainty about the future of news online.

A prestige upstart plans to take on some of the biggest names in the game with a rapid line of luxury models that turn the dial all the way up.

Chronic mobile phone users are worried that too much tapping could leave them with iPhone finger" - but is it even a thing?

A wet weekend is ahead for some states as a weather system that drenched the north starts to move south.