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Australians bought more new cars in 2023 than any year before, but there are some surprise winners and trends in the past year.
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It's called nanomechanical therapy, and it could be an alternative form of treatment to chemo.
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In a watershed moment for the industry, a cut-price EV brand has become the world's biggest producer of electric vehicles.
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A 13-year-old gamer is the first person to complete the classic video game Tetris, triggering what is known as the true kill screen."
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Two five-year-old girls are lucky to have escaped with their lives just days after two other children were found floating in the Swan River.
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Chaos has erupted at a major zoo after fears of a dangerous animal escape prompted an immediate emergency lockdown.
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She was diving at a popular Aussie swim spot when a shark appeared, mauling her face and leaving her with severe injuries.
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Ominous forecasts predict further thunderstorms and life-threatening flooding" for Victoria, as thousands wait for power to return.
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Emergency services are rushing to stop bushfires, as others continue to help clean up the devastation caused by mammoth storms.
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A Sydney dog trainer with years of experience has revealed the five surprising breeds he'd never own - including one he wouldn't buy if his life depended on it".
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A woman has drowned after being pulled out in a rip, with lifeguards rushing to rescue two small children from the water.
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Investigations are under way after reports a crocodile with its jaw open wide launched itself into a fisherman's tinnie.
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Recordings and transcripts from highly sensitive court proceedings may have been accessed by hackers after a state's court system was breached.
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Adrian Portelli, the entrepreneur better known as Lambo Guy', was left in disbelief when the winner of one of the houses from The Block hung up on him.
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Elon Musk's latest attempt to convince the world's most followed YouTube to join his platform has again been swiftly knocked back.
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Sydney residents are demanding urgent action in what has been described as a rat and maggot infested public health disaster".
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There has been a major update after a man illegally speared a beloved groper in a gross' fishing act that shocked a NSW community.
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This automotive start-up has taken the covers off a sleek new electric vehicle that plans to challenge the dominance of Tesla.
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Locals in two states have been put on high alert as a band of rain threatens to flood waterways ahead of weeks of wet weather.
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For many buyers with a sense of adventure, this attractive family-sized off-roader makes much more sense than uncomfortable and unwieldy dual-cab utes.
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A former Liberal minister says he regrets not going harder' on one specific issue, as 20-year-old cabinet documents reveal how close Australia was to a major change.
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Celebrating the new year should be a happy occasion, but thousands will be still without power or bracing for a deluge of rain.
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Earlier EVs were out of the reach of the average buyer, but a new breed of cheaper machines is making it easier to the flick the switch.
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Tech-sperts are warning smartphone users to delete 17 popular finance apps that have been found to be infected with malware.
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What is often described as a conspiracy theory could be a reality if action isn't taken.
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A Sydney father has been identified as one of the two men who were killed in five-car crash on a major NSW highway on Friday afternoon.
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Workers will strike at electricity transmission giant Transgrid on Friday, putting at risk progress on a $2.3bn green energy build designed to push Australia into a renewables era.
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Tourists visiting Far North Queensland are being warned to keep an eye out for a deadly creature that is relishing a perfect storm".
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It's been America's favourite vehicle for decades but many people don't want it on Australian roads. The target market doesn't give a damn, though.
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Russia has launched a massive" new attack on Ukraine in an escalation of the already horrific war on a huge scale.
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Residents are stocking up on bottled water after the local treatment plant failed following intense weather conditions.
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Aussie travellers will soon be hit by a new tax when trying to visit one of the nation's most popular holiday destinations.
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Former rugby star Sonny Bill Williams has sparked a heated debate after rejecting claims of Hamas atrocities in a controversial video online.
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Aussies are being urged to remain safe when swimming as we enter some of the most deadliest days in the water.
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Social media users are being warned of an online scam linking to one of Australia's major airports.
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Customers of Australia's largest car dealership have been warned they could fall victim to hackers after a cyber attack.
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Residents of an affluent suburbs are being warned about a data breach, with passwords, contact information and credit card details affected by a cyberattack.
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A popular probiotic drink company has confirmed its IT systems have been subjected to a cyber incident," with data published on the dark web.
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A beloved mum who was swept into a stormwater drain during a freak storm and the third man who was killed in the Moreton Bay capsize have been named.
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Three states continue to come under threat from severe storms that have ravaged Australia's east coast.
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Tens of thousands of homes are still without power as heatwave warnings loom over a storm-battered state.
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From Vegemite brownies to Hungry Jack's attempt to take on KFC and Red Rooster, one TikTok star has let loose on eight food and drink fiascos.
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Wild footage shows an army" of red crabs marching down Christmas Island roads as part of one of the world's most fascinating migrations".
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Apple's latest smart watches can resume being sold in the US after the tech company filed an emergency appeal with authorities.
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No longer the humble workhorse with hose-out interior, the modern ute has become high-end family transport. This latest offering ups the ante further.
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The death of a young dad has served as a grave reminder of a little-known but deadly risk that threatens Australians in the days after Christmas.
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First responders are under pressure to get power in thousands of homes back up and running before weather conditions worsen.
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Sydneysiders were put on high alert over three severe storm cells headed their way, with residents advised to unplug their appliances and prepare for hail.
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A Queensland driver has been slammed after he was filmed blocking a busy tram in Sydney's CBD, causing the tram driving to blast his horn.
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This popular hatchback has been given a new look, a more modern cabin and more safety technology, but the changes come at a price.