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XReality Group's Operator XR system means cops and soliders can train in a range of scenarios without needing expensive physical infrastructure. Picture: Supplied

Aussie program US cops’ new secret weapon

From the legendary Los Angeles Police Department to a school district in Las Vegas, one Aussie tech company is soaring in the budding virtual reality market.

The Bricktown Tower would be the tallest building in the US. AO Architects

New tallest building in US rises in odd city

Plans are underway to build a skyscraper taller than anything in New York City – and it’s going to stick out like a sore thumb in this small town.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos AUGUST 24, 2022: The Electrical Trades Union HQ in Melbourne. Australia is facing a looming tradie crisis amid concerns one third of electrical apprentices have considered quitting the profession. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Geraghty

$2.3bn project held to ransom over pay demand

Striking workers have put a $2.3bn green energy build at risk over demands of a 17 per cent uplift in pay.

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A copy photo of Charlie Stevens who was struck by a car and killed on Friday 17 November 20203 during schoolies celebrations. Charlie is the son of South Australia Police Commissioner Grant Stevens. The image was part of a video displayed at a memorial held for Charlie of 30 November, honouring his. Picture: Supplied

Shocking way 1247 killed in one year

The year proved to be a deadly one for the roads, with tragic spikes in more than one state.

The devastated parents of the 16-year-old girl, Stella Berry, who was killed by a shark in the Swan River yesterday have released photos of their daughter, along with a statement. Id confirmed by Amanda Sheppard

Major update after deadly shark attack

A shark-proof enclosure is almost ready to go, just in time for summer, near the site of a fatal shark attack.

Project EnergyConnect is a $2.3bn transmission interconnector linking power grids in South Australia and NSW. Picture: Supplied

$2.3bn energy project under investigation

A major energy project is under investigation after workers flagged safety failures, including unhygienic worksites that lack toilets, soap and sanitiser.

Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles speaks during a joint press conference with the US Defense Secretary and the British Defense Secretary during the AUKUS Defense Ministerial Meeting in Mountain View, California, on December 1, 2023. (Photo by JOSH EDELSON / AFP)

Marles touts AUKUS AI as China threat looms

Australian, UK and US defence ministers are touting a brave new world of AI-backed surveillance technology just days after the Chinese navy injured Australian military personnel in the East China Sea.

Refilled aims to drisrupt the mega vending machine industry with an eco-friendly solution.

Sydney start-up targets $44bn industry

An ambitious local start-up is taking on a major global industry responsible for shocking amounts of pollution with its eco-friendly solution.

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Aussie secret weapon for Paris 2024 revealed

Speedo has revealed groundbreaking suits incorporating space technology to elevate Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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Indexed data from Engineers Australia shows a sharp increase in vacancies from 2020 to 2023, meaning demand for engineers is outstripping supply. Picture: Supplied

Aussies kids’ math fail threatens nation’s dreams

Young Australians are struggling to maintain math standards and one expert has warned it threatens the nation’s infrastructure dreams.

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Sneak peek at ‘park of the future’

Australia’s park of the future, which can be controlled from the palm of your hand, has been revealed after a trial site was opened in a lush community estate.

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(From L to R) Paul Graham, David Fox, Andrew Fox, Defence Minister Richard Marles and Lindsay Fox open the new Australia Post parcel facility at Avalon, Victoria, on October 12, 2023. Picture: Supplied

First look at AusPost’s $75m mega facility

eCommerce is booming and Australia Post is moving to keep itself fit for the future WITH a new $75m state-of-the-art parcel facility.

BHP Oak Dam drill rig. Picture: Supplied

Mining giant looks to AI to solve EV crisis

The world needs a lot more copper to transition to an electric vehicle age and one mining giant is using AI to help solve the supply crisis.

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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his wife Jenny visit Australian businessmen Anthony Pratt's new Recycling plant in Ohio along with American President Donald Trump on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Picture: Adam Taylor

Trump’s alleged spill to Aus billionaire

The former US president has been accused of spilling sensitive secrets on America’s nuclear submarine fleet to an Australian billionaire at Mar-a-Lago.

Tesla has released another teaser of its humanoid robot project showcasing its latest capabilities in a spine-tingling video.

‘Buckle up’: Creepy new video of Elon’s bot

Tesla has released another teaser of its humanoid robot project showcasing its latest capabilities in a spine-tingling video.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on February 6, 2019, US media personality Kim Kardashian West arrives to attend the amfAR Gala in New York. - Kim Kardashian found herself caught up in an unlikely international art smuggling row on May 4, 2021 involving an ancient Roman sculpture that was imported to California under her name. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

The device Kim K couldn’t do without

A one-time essential product of the global business world was also a favourite of reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian.

The ‘Microscopic Handbag’ is smaller than a grain of sand.

Insane price of bag smaller than salt grain

How much would you pay for a tiny bag that can only be seen under a microscope? Probably no where near as much as this person did.

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It was the second time the bridge had collapsed in just over a year. Picture: Twitter

Bridge under construction collapses again

Dramatic footage has shown the moment an incomplete bridge collapsed for the second time in a year, once again raising questions about its safety.

Sydneysiders have expressed their outrage over a Vivid event being ticketed. Picture: TikTok / Facebook

‘Absurd’: Rage as Vivid charges families $128

Cash-strapped Sydneysiders attending this year’s Vivid event have slammed organisers for monetising a previously free spectacle.

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The next iteration of the Apple iPhone is set to feature at least one major change to its design, an Aussie tech guru has confirmed after leaking early models.

Leak reveals major change to next iPhone

The next iteration of the iPhone is set to feature at least one major change to its design, early leaked models have revealed.

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Bizarre new Sydney feature divides

The design for Sydney’s next giant exhaust stack has been revealed. And the reaction has been fierce.

Hidden charges from energy operators. Picture NCA NewsWire

How to avoid sneaky energy bill charges

An energy expert shares his hacks for cutting your energy bill as prices climb through the roof.

A new city in Sydney's west will help battle climate change. Picture: NSW Government

New Aussie city tackling global warming

It might look like just another city, but this new development in Sydney’s west could hold the key to taking on future emergencies.

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The Olympic-size pool at Lot300.

Luxe new offering for six-figure workers

Luxury resort-style accommodation projects are being built for FIFO workers earning a six-figure salary.

The winning submission from Melbourne-based photographer Keith Costelo.

Why this picture is a major win for humans

After an artificial intelligence scare, an Australian artist has settled the score in the man vs machine debate – for now.

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I live in a bin because it's cheaper rent.

I live inside a bin because it’s cheaper rent

A man has built a home in a skip to beat rising rental costs and crippling cost of living pressures. See inside.

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Plan for invisible 3D-printed yacht unveiled

A jaw-dropping 88m vessel dubbed the ‘Pegasus’ will become the world’s first 3D-printed invisible superyacht.

An artist impression shows 3D renderings of a newly proposed high speed rail system connecting Sydney with Wollongong, Canberra and Newcastle. Picture: Supplied

Big problem with Aussie bullet train

A bullet train from Sydney to Melbourne would change how Aussies travel. But experts have revealed why they are concerned.

Boston, MA - January 10: Embrace, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. memorial sculpture at Boston Common. (Photo by Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

$10 million ‘penis’ statue is insulting

An incredibly-expensive tribute to Martin Luther King has been unveiled in Boston and his family has compared it to a “big old dong”.

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China creates Harry Potter ‘invisibility cloak’

A team of Chinese students have created an ‘invisibility cloak’ that conceals individuals from security cameras and even trick AI programs.

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