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Aussie car boss warns of industry ‘collapse’

One of Australia’s leading automotive figures says the industry will face a ‘reckoning’ with a wave of ‘consolidation and collapse’ coming for major brands.

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Plastic bread tags, pizza savers, and other hard-to-recycle items are set to disappear in one state as authorities crack down on pollution. Photo: NSW Government

Everyday items now banned for millions

These common items are set to disappear from one Aussie state as authorities crack down on “unnecessary” plastics.

(FILES) In this photo illustration, the TikTok app is seen on a phone on March 13, 2024 in New York City. TikTok sharply denounced the passage on April 20, 2024, by the US House of Representatives of a bill that threatens to ban the popular social-media platform unless it severs its ties to Beijing. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

‘Not clear’: Coalition slams social ban

In exactly a month, Australia’s world-first social media ban will take effect, but the opposition claims the government is “still scrambling” to finalise the details.

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10 million residents may have to evacuate

Iran is facing its worst drought in decades. If there is no rain by December, Tehran’s 10 million inhabitants may be forced to evacuate.

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Chinese car giant lands killer blow

Like the jaws of a vice, Chinese giant BYD is preparing to clamp down on either side of the Australian car market and that’s a good thing for buyers.

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Inside the Plans for 1X’s Neo Robot: Interview With the CEO

Inside the Plans for 1X’s Neo Robot: Interview With the CEO

Neo is a home humanoid robot built by 1X Technologies. Since its announcement, many have wondered what exactly Neo can—and can’t—do on…

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Severe storms sweeping across South East Queensland and NSW have forced the cancellation of Halloween celebrations, with Sydneyâs Ghost Festival calling off its Friday night parade as torrential rain drenched the city.

Huge storm cancels Halloween celebrations

Torrential rain and hail rolled through the east coast, forcing organisers to cancel Halloween events even as revellers donned costumes.

Aussie horror named ‘most distressing’ ever

Aussie horror named ‘most distressing’ ever

It’s Halloween night and if you’re looking to be scared, science has crowned the scariest movies to ever grace the silver screen.

Toyota unveiled a new Corolla concept at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. Picture: Supplied

This is the car all Aussies want, says Toyota

After years of being told it’s time to buy an electric vehicle, the world’s biggest automaker says this is the car that Aussies really want to drive.

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BoM backflip after wild backlash

The forecaster has not ruled out making further changes to the site, which was relaunched last week and has copped serious criticism.

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China, Japan join forces in fight against Musk

China and Japan have made the earth-shattering decision to unite in a bid to bring about the downfall of Elon Musk.

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Japan’s ‘cartoon car’ coming to Australia

This Japanese giant is promising to put ‘the fun’ back into cars with its latest creation, that’s set to challenge Aussies on what they really want to cruise around town in.

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Japan takes on China in brutal Aus turf war

Japan is putting on a show of force as it fights back against China in a bid to reclaim a key part of Australia they once took for granted.

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Brisbane is set to be smashed by another round of rain on Thursday, with more wet and soggy weather on the way for the east coast of the country.

Woman struck by lightning in wild storm

A young woman is fighting for her life after being struck by lightning at a Sunshine Coast sporting complex amid severe storms.

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