Shocking moment car nearly hits family
Shocking footage has emerged of a family narrowly avoiding being hit by an out-of-control car, which veered off the road and smashed into their parked car.
On The Road
Carnage as 7 road deaths in 48 hours
The festive season is one of the most dangerous times of the year to be on the road, with one state reporting seven fatalities over a single weekend.
Teen driver trapped after horror crash
A 14-year-old driver became trapped in a car after crashing into a tree and two other cars.
US petrol price news will have Aussies raging
Average US gas prices have fallen to their lowest in over three years. See how it compares to the cost of fuel in Sydney.
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Worst car crash hotspots in Aus revealed
Australia’s worst car crash hotspots have been revealed, along with the age group considered most dangerous behind the wheel.
New covert cameras stinging drivers $658
Cameras are being switched on to catch drivers engaging in a dangerous habit, with hefty fines and demerit points dished out.
8yo girl drives 25 minutes to shop at Target
An eight-year-old girl hopped behind the wheel of her family’s SUV “all by herself” and drove 25 minutes away so she could shop at Target.
Major change for parking fines in one state
Stubborn councils in one state will be forced to stop issuing this “unpopular” fine after the system was blasted as being unfair.
‘No regard’: Dumb fine system banned
An infuriating system that sees drivers slapped with costly fines without realising will be outlawed, after councils refused to voluntarily scrap it.
‘Putrid’: Man’s bizarre act caught on camera
A late-night bandit is still at large after allegedly racking up $40,000 worth in damage in just hours on suburban street.
Driver charged over horror crash
A driver has been charged with drink and drug driving following a horror crash that left five people fighting for life in hospital.
Eye-watering price of Aussie number plate
A “rare” Australian number plate which first hit the streets more than a century ago is expected to sell for an eye-watering amount.
City warned to brace for traffic chaos
Sydneysiders have been warned to expect traffic chaos this weekend as major roads are shuttered.
‘Up in flames’: China’s shocking EV ban
They explode “as if packed full of toxic dynamite” – and one nation has already started cracking down on electric vehicles as a result.
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