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‘Kick in the guts’: Major uni to slash jobs
An elite Australian university has been forced to slash jobs because of a huge deficit, which not even enrolling more students could fix.
The 8K TV that can take you around the world
Forget about getting one a plane, this 8K TV ‘takes you there’ with stunning visuals while watching big sporting contests are next level. REVIEW
Aussie finance sector’s big AI move
An industry-first agreement will look to protect one Australian fund’s workers in the age of ChatGPT with a new “gold standard”.
Why the rush to EVs poses risks
As automakers rush to introduce new electric vehicles to the market in response to Australia’s FBT face risks to safety and reliability.
Big change coming to Facebook in Australia
Facebook has unveiled a new initiative which it hopes will put a “big dent” in the number of scams that are costing Aussies millions.
Eco hypocrisy of Gen Z Aussies exposed
They’re the most environmentally conscious cohort in history, dubbed ‘Generation Sustainable’, but young Aussies have a very dirty secret.
‘Deeply concerning’: New online dating rules
Australia has introduced new rules surrounding online dating apps, in a bid to crack down on “concerning” behaviour.
What happens to a Tesla during flooding
US authorities call out EV makers over “threats of their cars” following footage of a Tesla bursting into flames after a flood.
“Comet of the century” spotted in Aussie skies
Comet C/2023 A3 is currently visible with the naked eye in the morning sky in Australia, with its best yet to come in the next few weeks.
The world’s most elegant SUV
Iconic British Brand in their own lane with ultra-luxurious SUV market.
Telcos lashed for complaint wait times
Telecommunication companies have been criticised for taking too long to resolve issues as the industry watchdog urges providers to do better.
Global tech giant crashes worldwide
Sony’s PlayStation Network is currently experiencing a widespread outage, leaving millions of users stranded and unable to access their personal information.
Warning over teen social media link
Fresh research revealed in parliament suggests a link between time spent on social media use and mental health in Aussie teens.
Warning over teen social media link
Fresh research revealed in parliament suggests a link between time spent on social media use and mental health in Aussie teens.
Response to Crumbl Cookie Backlash
The importers who purchased $6000 worth of Crumbl cookies in the US and sold them in Sydney have responded to the online backlash.
Accessory instantly transforms Insta pics
A new compact gadget has just been released that will turn everyday pics into magazine-quality photo shoots. Just in time for summer.
Chinese owned EVs ‘are listening to you’
The Australian government “don’t know” what capabilities are hidden inside Chinese-made EVs, but one owner claims to have uncovered a secret.
This is the worst thing about new cars
The rise of vehicle technology is meant to make our lives easier but this feature in most cars is just plain dangerous.
Death toll triples after US ‘catastrophe’
The death toll from Hurricane Helene has spiked in the United States after the storm smashed into several southeastern states.
Parents’ bold answer to social media ‘cancer’
Parents are begging to raise social media age restrictions even further than 16, warning that “tech companies now own our children”.
Chinese Porsche clone set for launch
Subaru’s Australian distributor ditches French cars for Chinese EVs to challenge the likes of Tesla.
So how good are the new iPhone cameras?
For photographers, Apple’s flagship phones really take capturing and editing photos to a whole new level. But the verdict is still out on the new camera control.
New details about horror crash, four dead
A married couple have left behind five children after they died in a car crash, which also claimed the lives of two teenage friends, in NSW.
Elon Musk launches rescue mission for stranded NASA astronauts
SpaceX launched a mission to rescue two astronauts stranded aboard the International Space Station.
‘Heaviest Sept rain’ in 15yrs set to hit
Record-breaking rain is set to lash huge parts of Australia this week as a bizarre weather event drenches much of the country.
Musk accused of disabling gun-mounted Tesla
A Chechen warlord has accused the Elon Musk of “remotely” disabling his machine-gun-mounted Tesla Cybertruck.
Why utes are about to change forever
Electrified utes promise to revolutionise the way people work and play – and they’ll be here much sooner than you think.
Hold the iPhone: Much-anticipated feature missing from latest update
A much-vaunted new feature of Apple’s iPhone is not yet available in Australia, with major telcos unable to say when they will support it.
Month’s worth of rain to smash states
Australia is set to be drenched with rain over the coming week, with some areas expected to receive up to a month’s worth of rainfall in just days.
EV sceptics opt for alternative
As electric vehicles lose momentum, another breed of car is quietly taking the lead in Australia.
Influencer abandons TikTok after $730bn fail
Several influencers have fled TikTok after they posted glowing videos about a dodgy development that have been slammed as “dystopian”.
Reason Diddy has been placed on ‘urgent’ watch for his safety
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has reportedly been placed on suicide watch after being denied bail following his arrest for sex trafficking and racketeering…
Pup mauled to death on walk
A Sunshine Coast woman has shared her heartbreak after her beloved dachshund, Duff, was tragically killed in a dog attack last week.
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.
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.
Aussie EV prices plummet to new low
Tesla rival slashed by 25 per cent as electric car competition heats up.
‘Too late’: AI experts officially freak out
The UN has put its foot down as AI companies continue to blast full steam ahead towards a so-called utopia. But we may already be too late.
Chinese zoo comes clean about ‘pandas’
A Chinese zoo has been forced to come clean after bizarre footage of their ‘pandas’ shocked the world.
Warning AI could ‘steal next Aus election’
A Greens senator has warned the rise of sophisticated deep-fake videos made using generative AI has the power to steal the upcoming federal election.
Skoda makes huge move in Aussie first
This performance car lights the way for a new breed of performance vehicles at a growing brand.
Incredible new tech rolled out in Aus
One Australian state is rolling out incredible new tech that could save lives ahead of a dangerous summer.
Tech making us worse drivers
Technology is meant to make driving safer but research is revealing a startling truth.
‘Only in Straya’: Wild guest hops into KFC
Wild footage has captured the moment an unexpected guest bounded into an Aussie fast food restaurant, stunning customers and staff as he tried to leave.
Aus Post worker’s alleged $6k theft
An Australia Post employee has been charged with allegedly stealing more than $6000 worth of phones from his own employer.
Faulty e-bike blamed for devastating house fire
Fire and Rescue NSW investigators suspect a faulty lithium-ion battery caused a major house fire at Merrylands in Sydney’s west.
Huge US pick-up truck confirmed for sale
This enormous American ute is locked in for a place in Australian showrooms, giving drivers a massive new option.
Eerie new deep-sea footage of doomed Titan sub
Never-before-seen footage of the doomed Titan submersible’s wreckage on the sea floor has been shown at a hearing into the tragedy. Watch video.
Minister’s reaction to Meta’s big move
Meta has added stronger protections for underage users on its Instagram platform, but the government has said that won’t change its plan to crackdown on age restrictions.
Big four bank’s controversial AI play
One of Australia’s big four banks is exploring the prospect of trialling an AI-style chatbot that could replace its call centre staff.
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