PM’s $500m pledge for local jobs
The Prime Minister has announced a crucial investment package during a pre-election speech, but not before he took a few healthy swipes at the opposition.
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Instant regret as car giant’s EV gamble fails
One of the world’s most recognisable automakers is being forced to ditch EV plans and slash costs after a costly fail.
Creepy US humanoid stuns the world
A disturbing video from a US robotics firm shows the moment their human-like android begins to twitch and flex its leg muscles.
‘Porsche of off-road’: Aussie ute’s wild claim
Sales of fast off-roaders are booming as petrolheads escape traffic and speed cameras in search of adventure. This one ticks all the boxes.
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‘Boiling point’: New conflict explodes
A new “firestorm” has erupted between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, sending shockwaves across the world.
Simple post that sparked vile threats
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Tragic crash tests self-driving tech
A fatal accident involving a partially autonomous vehicle could test the laws surrounding advanced vehicles.
New Tesla rival tested
This attractive and quirky new electric car makes a case for going against the flow by taking a risk on a new player.
Grandad ‘ripped in half’ by crocodile
A grandfather has been killed by a crocodile near his home in Indonesia. His wife found his clothes and phone on the banks of a river.
This could be the smartest car on sale
Cutting-edge driver assistance tech, clever packaging and an eye for sustainability reflect Volvo’s best efforts in the EX90.
Major change coming to owning a cat
New laws on cat ownership have already been introduced in some states.
Wild amount crypto is written into wills
The amount of cryptocurrency included in the last will and testament of Australians has exploded.
Airplane Wi-Fi Stinks. I Tested New Tech That Could Finally Fix It.
Buffering, error messages, dropped connections. In-flight Wi-Fi can be hit or miss, but that’s about to change. WSJ’s Joanna Stern tested…
Meta: Total news ban still ‘an option’
A senior Meta official says a total news ban on Facebook remains “on the table,” with current government legislation “unworkable”.
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