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An expert has outlined why Aussie teens are at risk of being snared by extremist or terror groups and how authorities can help stop that.
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The heartbroken parents of a young girl battling a rare health condition have spoken up to save the life of their precious daughter.
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The voice of Queensland Premier Steven Miles has been cloned using artificial intelligence technology to produce an eerily accurate impersonation of the leader.
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Vladimir Putin has shown off his new nuke missile in a chilling video of testing drills, which have previously been seen as a strict warning to the West.
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The date has been set for a showdown between Elon Musk's X and the online regulator over attempts to block footage of a church stabbing.
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Though it may look old on the outside, this modern classic is arguably the most advanced electric car on sale today.
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A new study has found which states are the most clueless about what to recycle in their household yellow bins.
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An art installation that connects two major cities has been temporarily closed after it attracted a string of inappropriate" acts.
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A cost-of-living crisis has not but the brakes on demand for premium versions of Australia's favourite off-road vehicles.
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A woman has given up after four snake catchers have been unable to remove the venomous snake from her car.
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A tradie has revealed the ridiculous discovery she made in her ute, and she has no idea what to do next.
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After a long stretch of gloomy weather, Sydneysiders can finally ditch the umbrellas and put on the sunnies.
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Dog owners are being warned to keep their pets safe from a parasite that can be harmful to both dogs and humans.
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A major investigation has been launched after a man allegedly killed a dingo with a speargun on a heritage-listed sand island.
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Elon Musk has replied to the Federal Court decision not to extend a temporary order for social media company X to hide videos of a terrorist stabbing globally.
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A Senator whose child battled meth addiction says social media use is just as damaging as the drug, as one state considers kicking under-14s off social media.
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A cold-air mass is forecast to push over multiple states this weekend bringing snow, rain and chilly temperatures.
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As technology advances, new clues are helping separate history from some of the most widely-told stories.
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As parents grow more worried about the pernicious effects of social media on youngsters, one state is moving to ban it all for kids under the age of 14.
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A rainy day in Sydney couldn't stop thousands from turning out for the country's biggest charity fun-run with one special colour the key theme of the day.
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Horror warnings about the impact of a nuclear launch haven't stopped a select few leaders from threatening to unleash armageddon.
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NSW will face another wet day, with residents in one area warned of potential 24 hour totals of up to 200mm.
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A diplomatic spat flared after a military helicopter became entangled in a heated moment with the Chinese navy. But who is to blame?
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This prestige car swaps leather for recycled rubbish while delivering Porsche-fighting power for a surprising price.
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This Ferrari-powered machine represents one of the last truly wild sports sedans available on Australian roads today.
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Australia's eSafety Commissioner and lawyers for X have faced off in Federal Court over a widely circulated video of a stabbing attack on a Sydney bishop.
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A 2.5m crocodile that had started approaching people and boats looking for food has been removed for safety.
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Elon Musk's brain-chip start-up Neuralink suffered an unexpected problem in its first-ever human implant - 29-year-old Noland Arbaugh.
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The way you text is apparently exposing your true age to everyone around you, with Gen Zers claiming there is a sure-fire way to tell if someone is nearing 50.
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Social media giants will be scrutinised in a wide-ranging and large-scale probe, with politicians calling for more accountability and transparency.
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Residents of a well-heeled suburb are furious after a middle-aged cyclist was caught in the act in CCTV footage.
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Another major manufacturer has introduced a scheme to offer more affordable vehicles for people struggling with the cost of living crisis.
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It's preferred by presidents, revered by rappers and adored by actors. Now this legendary American brand is headed to Australia.
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Sydney residents are already fed-up with the wet weather, but the forecast is not expected to improve over the weekend for the city or some other parts of the country.
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Labor has pledged to support gas projects in a bid to keep power bills in check in a plan set to be met with significant backlash.
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An AI revolution is sweeping through the Australian workplace and one of the world's biggest tech companies says hiring is going to change forever.
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An Elon Musk-endorsed bed gadget that pledges to save sanity and sex lives has launched in Australia.
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New Yorkers have been shocked by the behaviour of drunk Irish people who keep flashing their bottoms at them via a live art installation.
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While it was all smiles and champagne with Emmanuel Macron, damning allegations have clouded Chinese leader Xi Jinping's whirlwind tour of Europe.
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Police in one state have issued a major warning amid an emerging trend of disturbing scams.
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The families of four air crewmen on-board a helicopter that crashed off the North Queensland coast were given false hope that they were alive for three days.
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This classic, lightweight sports car has been putting smiles on dials for more than three decades and the latest version has lost none of its appeal.
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Apple announced a line of new iPad tablets overnight and one detail about the latest design has left the tech world floored.
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The Federal Court has chosen not to extend a temporary order for social media company X to hide videos of a terrorist stabbing globally.
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Locals were baffled as to why the creek that flowed through their suburb turned a vivid teal - but the culprit was just around the corner.
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The untapped value of an up-and-coming industry that could create thousands of jobs has been revealed in a new report.
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A Senator whose child battled meth addiction says social media use is just as damaging as the drug, as one state considers kicking under-14s of social media.
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A reality TV star has been left horrified after someone impersonating him on Snapchat convinced underage girls to send nude images.
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Canberra has slammed Beijing after a Chinese fighter jet engaged in a risky confrontation with an Australian naval helicopter.