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‘One of the dumbest things I’ve read’
Elon Musk’s growing influence over the world’s most powerful government is perhaps being hampered by his insistence on saying dumb things.
‘Truman Show’: Spies say everything is fake
Two former senior spies have revealed how they “create a pretend world” where “we’re the main actors”, likening it to The Truman Show.
State’s huge move ahead of ‘extreme’ Boxing Day
One Aussie state has issued a sweeping ban due to “extreme” dangers over the Christmas period – prompted by dual threats of scorching temperatures and raging fires.
Detained Aussie’s wild vegan rant
Bizarre video of an Aussie reportedly captured by Russian soldiers in Ukraine – where he rants about wanting to “force” Chinese people to be vegan – has emerged.
Gen Z kid baffled by ‘ancient’ car lock
A Gen X mum has shared a viral TikTok of her son hilariously grappling with an old-school car lock.
‘Big dog, mate’: Tasmania video goes viral
An argument between two men has been deemed the “most Aussie interaction ever”, after one of the men was spotted walking down the street with an alpaca.
Gunman tries to kill far-right streamer
Police in Chicago have shot dead an armed man wanted for a triple homicide who showed up at the home of far-right streamer Nicholas Fuentes.
Horrifying trend among kids emerges
Parents have been issued an urgent warning after a horrifying trend no child should ever be exposed to emerged online.
Huge new feature coming to AirPods
One of the most common pieces of tech has been given a massive new dimension with the approval of life-changing technology in Australia.
I tested two vacuums: One is clear winner
I pitted two of the newest vacuum cleaners against each other in a review battle — and one of them came out the clear winner.
One issue annoying Aussies than any other
The number of Aussies dobbing in neighbours and strangers has surged massively this year and there’s one issue that really grinds their gears.
Meta agrees to huge payout for Aussies
Tech giant Meta has agreed to pay out a whopping sum to Australians who were impacted by a major privacy scandal.
Iconic Aussie animations created with Apple’s Image Playground
We put Apple’s new Image Playground to the test to create animations of everything from iconic Australian landmarks to friends and pets.
Why Australia is in debt to Hugh and Ryan
It’s been a wild 2024 at the Aussie box office, but cinema operators say a new dawn is rising for the beleaguered movie business.
Scam warning ahead of Black Friday sales
Australia Post says consumers need to be on guard for scams as Black Friday sales ramp up and criminals target unsuspecting victims.
Best sounds of summer: Why latest AirPods are so good
Apple’s smallest and smartest audio product is likely to be one of the hottest Christmas gift items this year, along with a picture frame that has been to both seen and heard.
Unresolved telco complaint cases spike
The number of complaints made to the telcos which bounce back unsolved has spiked, with one state copping the brunt of the issues.
Donkey Kong champ’s $450k fight to clear name
A famous arcade gamer is suing an Australian content creator after claiming his reputation was damaged in a video uploaded to YouTube.
Donkey Kong champ’s ‘joke’ reputation: court
An American arcade gamer suing for defamation has been accused of having an “untrustworthy” reputation in the gaming community.
YouTuber’s emotional reaction in defo suit
An Australian YouTuber fighting a defamation claim brought against him by an American gamer fought through tears after giving evidence for nearly two days at court.
Donkey Kong champ ‘taken out of context’
Contradictory claims about the stress faced by an American gamer suing a Brisbane YouTuber for defamation have been revealed in court.
‘Uncharted territory’: NASA’s wild trip to sun
The probe will travel to “uncharted territory”, flying closer to the fiery surface of the sun than any human-made object has before.
‘Strange lights’ spark panic across US
Strange lights have been spotted across American skies for weeks on end – and now, the panic is well and truly spreading across the nation.
Stark warning as flesh-eating disease spreads
A gruesome flesh-eating bacteria – suspected to be transmitted by an iconic animal – is spreading in one Aussie state, and health officials are warning everyone is at risk.
Flat earthers admit defeat in Antarctica bet
A group of popular flat earth YouTubers have admitted defeat against the ‘globers’ after taking a trip to Antarctica to witness the 24-hour sun.
Gruesome find on cute Aussie animal
A gruesome disease which can cause disfigurement has taken root in a popular tourist town – and a cute Aussie animal may be behind the spread.
Arson charges laid on eve of fire ban
A man has been charged with intentionally setting fires in an area that has been gripped by bushfires and extreme fire danger.
New warning as bushfires rage on
Authorities have warned fierce bushfires in Victoria’s west could “burn for weeks” as several states brace for searing temperatures from Boxing Day.
State’s huge move ahead of ‘extreme’ Boxing Day
One Aussie state has issued a sweeping ban due to “extreme” dangers over the Christmas period – prompted by dual threats of scorching temperatures and raging fires.
Huge new feature coming to AirPods
One of the most common pieces of tech has been given a massive new dimension with the approval of life-changing technology in Australia.
Man alleged horror act to 98 kangaroos
A man has been charged after dozens of kangaroos were found shot on an Australian military base.
‘Sinister’ robot ‘replacing humans’ in China
A creepy “robocop” has been released in China, capable of chasing criminals on land or water – and striking with a range of weapons.
‘Google broke time itself’: Huge breakthrough
Google has a new quantum chip which can complete a task, in five minutes, that a normal computer would take ten septillion years to do.
Case reveals grim ‘new way of killing people’
The “ghost gun” used in the assassination of a CEO in New York has exposed an extreme movement that should terrify us all.
Police say suspected assassin used ghost gun
Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspected of gunning down a CEO in New York, used a ghost gun he may have made with a 3D printer.
Best end-of-year deals on new cars
Want to start the new year with a fresh ride? Here’s how to save thousands on new models.
Young drivers’ huge road risk over holiday season
Young drivers are at high risk of dying on our roads during the holiday season, horror new research has revealed.
‘Panic mode’ as Nissan, Honda merge
Struggling to stay profitable in a competitive market, Nissan is set to link with Honda to create a joint company.
Elderly man does the unthinkable to Tesla
Footage showed the moment an elderly man does the unthinkable to a parked Tesla in an affluent Sydney suburb.
Bridge collapses during live footage
A bridge connecting two states has collapsed, killing at least one person, with the moment caught on video by a local politician.
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