New development in stalled Bridge project
A design for a controversial Sydney Harbour Bridge project has been unveiled after years of contention stalled its approval.
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Leader’s wild $45b plan for new mega-capital
Looking on from his tent, a world leader has announced the construction of a bold new capital city, with initial estimates already hitting 11 figures.
New vacuum solves annoying Dyson issue
A swanky new vacuum has found a genius solution to a dirty and annoying problem that every stick vac owner has faced.
How security guard ruined $1.4m artwork
A bored security guard ruined an artwork worth $1.4 million on his first day of work. Can you spot what he did?
New Sydney ‘icon’ made from oyster shells
Sydney’s most famous white waterfront icon may have some competition after the next big thing for the harbour was unveiled.
PlayStation shocks with new release
The world’s biggest tech show is on and there are already heaps of cool new products to check out including a new Sony device.
Futuristic ‘10-minute city’ with zero cars
An incredible cutting-edge residential project focusing on wellbeing and convenience has been green-lit.
Sydney tram nightmare goes global
Another city has now had to shut down its light rail system, just like Sydney, when cracks appeared on the trams whose “poor design” has been slammed.
Apple mocked over $19 ‘innovation’
Apple has launched new AirPods and revamped MacBook Pro laptops, but it’s a $19 “innovation” that got tongues wagging.
US to build $400 billion city from scratch
Plans have been unveiled for a $400 billion city for five million people that will be built from scratch and completed by 2030.
Elon Musk unveils creepy ‘Tesla bot’
Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk says a prototype for a robot that handles household chores could be ready as soon as next year.
Friends’ idea raking in $1m a month
Two Adelaide mates started a business based on their love of dogs. Now, it is pulling in more than $1m a month, while solving a major issue for pooches.
‘Too steep’: Huge downside of nifty lights
They’re a new, unique way to add light and interest to a room but tech expert Elly Awesome was “taken aback” by the price.
‘Dizzy’: Sydney Harbour bike plans mocked
Several proposals have been drawn up for an addition to the Harbour Bridge, but one of the plans has been slammed on social media.
Tiny new Apple gadget changes everything
Apple has dropped several massive products in an overnight launch, including an exciting new device that’s a game changer.
‘Magic’ slow cooker’s insane feature
A new hi-tech slow cooker enables you to cook for eight people in 30 minutes – all without gas or electricity to heat your food.
Why otherworldly mountains popped up
Deep in the sprawling plains of South Dakota, otherworldly structures that look like giant molehills are emerging from the ground.
The one vehicle all Aussies want
The sales of some cars have plummented in Australia during the pandemic. But there is one type that we can’t get enough of.
Monolith mystery gets even weirder
Shortly after an unexplained “monolith” was discovered and then mysteriously removed from a remote desert, another one has cropped up.
Mystery monolith suddenly disappears
As if its original appearance wasn’t bizarre enough, the “alien” monolith found in a remote desert is now gone.
Train ploughed through gates at 93km/h
A Victorian passenger train ploughed through closed crossing gates less than a minute after three pedestrians passed through, investigators say.
Kmart trick to change a whole room
The retailer has a new tool that lets you see how furniture and homewares will look at your place – without leaving the house.
Sex toys, empty trains in COVID exhibition
Sex toys, designer scrubs and health messages written on junk car bonnets will be displayed in an exhibition showing how COVID-19 has impacted Australia.
Study reveals big problem with face masks
Protective masks do not fit healthcare workers properly, particularly women and those of Asian descent, a new Australian study has found.
Apple fans react to iPhone omission
Normally a big Apple event at this time of year would announce a new iPhone. Today the company didn’t, but customers think that’s great.
Mercedes mocked over car design
The German car marker is famous for its sleek and often very expensive vehicles but its latest design concept has confused some fans.
Chance to name new Australian city
Punters have been called on to help name Australia’s newest city, which is set to pop up around a new airport.
Face mask of the future revealed
Researchers have created a reusable face mask they believe could be as effective at stopping viral particles as the highly sought-after N95.
Metro works reveal iconic new view
Commuters leaving one of Sydney’s new underground train stations will be greeted with a fresh view of a city icon.
New Apple headphones to be ‘smartest ever’
Tech giant Apple is rumoured to be working on “AirPods Studio”, set to be the “smartest ever” over-ear headphones, slated for release this year.
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