Shocking number of Aussies drink driving
Shocking new data has revealed the amount of Aussies who knowingly get behind the wheel while over the legal alcohol limit.
On The Road
’Truth’ behind this ambo crash picture
A paramedic who crashed an ambulance after working for “more than 18 hours” has hit back with what he claims really happened.
Group on run after man killed in crash
The driver died after his car was allegedly T-boned by a Jeep Cherokee stolen by a group of teens who are on the run.
Wild scenes as car speeds through red light
Dashcam footage has captured chaotic scenes after a car barrelled through a red light, with tradies rushing to stop the driver leaving.
Grandma killed in horror crash pictured
A beloved grandmother who was killed in a horror bus crash alongside two others has been pictured for the first time.
‘You’re fried’: Aussie confronts ‘drunk driver’
A Perth man has been charged with drink driving after he was seen in a wild video crashing his car into a house.
Cops’ shock theory on deadly bus crash
Police are probing a worrying theory on a bus crash that left three women dead and two men fighting for life.
Woman, 18 dies in horror crash with bus
A fatal crash along a notorious stretch of road has claimed the life of an 18-year old woman after the car she was driving collided with a mini-bus.
Two critical, three dead after horror crash
Two men are fighting for life and three women have been killed after a horror collision between a caravan and a bus on a major highway
‘Blatant rip-offs’: Chinese EVs slammed
As Chinese carmakers launch an assault on global markets, aiming to topple Western and Asian rivals, a long-running dirty habit has been exposed.
Three dead, 7 critical after horror crash
Three people have been killed and seven are fighting for their lives after a horrific crash involving a bus and a car towing a caravan on a major highway.
Driver charged after truck hits school
A driver whose truck ploughed through a major city intersection and into a school classroom has been charged.
Three dead, dozens injured in major crash
Three people have been killed and dozens have been injured in a serious bus and caravan crash in regional Queensland.
Wild road rage crash caught on camera
A P-plate hatchback driver is lucky to walk away from a violent crash involving two trucks on a major highway this week.
8000 nabbed by new cameras in one week
More than 8000 drivers have been nabbed by new cameras in one state in their first week of operation.
Horror after car crashes into dam
A man has died after the vehicle he was driving veered off the road and crashed into a dam.
Update after two killed in bus crash
There has been an update after a minibus rolled, killing two farm workers and injuring nine others in a rural area.
Brand-new Chinese EV fails twice in 9 days
A woman has revealed a “frightening” experience with her brand new hybrid that saw her steering fail metres from a busy intersection.
No charges after giant SUV kills two girls
A driver of a giant SUV who ploughed into a school last year killing two eight-year-old girls will not face charges, prosecutors have announced.
‘Elon isn’t as close as he thinks’: Tesla beaten
Ford has announced a major technological breakthrough that advances the race for fully self-driving cars – and it’s a massive blow for Elon Musk’s Tesla.
Sneaky new driving rule hits state in days
Mobile phone detection cameras will get another capability in just days, with motorists urged to drive safely or risk a hefty fine or worse.
Sneaky new driving rule hits state in days
Mobile phone detection cameras will get another capability in just days, with motorists urged to drive safely or risk a hefty fine or worse.
Cyclist gets taught a lesson by biker
A hated cyclist act has been called out in a video setting the internet ablaze.
Man ‘talk of town’ after drunken taxi theft
A former high-flying real estate executive is free to get behind the wheel again after he stole a taxi and drunkenly drove it through the city after a boozy night out.
Cops’ major change in bid to stop crime
Police in one state have added an electric vehicle to its fleet as part of its crime prevention plan.
Disturbing theory behind eerie interaction
Dashcam footage captured the eerie moment a woman made a beeline for a car on a Sydney road. What happened next has sparked calls for a police investigation.
Man blows astonishing alcohol reading, cops
Concerned motorists made multiple calls into police after seeing a motorist allegedly swerving on the roads. Here’s what police allege happened.
Ford makes major breakthrough
One of the world’s largest vehicles manufacturers has made a major breakthrough which could soon see customers have totally self-driving cars.
Mobster decapitated in unexpected death
An elderly man who met a horrific end on a public street in front of shocked onlookers has been identified as a prominent member of the Genovese crime family.
Wild footage of truck driver’s arrest
Police have released wild footage of a man being arrested after he led them on a dramatic truck chase down a major highway.
Driver cops $1120 fine for simple act
The Melbourne man was hit with the fine after he was caught in the act while driving.
Twist after women film ‘hot’ Uber driver
There has been an unbelievable twist after two women went viral for filming their “hot” Uber driver.
‘Risks’: EV nightmare coming to Australia
Australia’s EV market is surging again as a new rival to Tesla takes off — but the boom has sparked fresh warnings for motorists.
Man dragged 100m in road rage horror
New details have been revealed after a man was dragged 100m down a road in a shocking road rage accident that left him dead on the street.
Mum wakes from coma, learns family is dead
A Queensland mother has reportedly woken from a coma after her husband and two of her children died in a “nightmare” crash.
Aussie mum’s 100km/h Chinese EV horror
An Aussie family who were among the first adopters of a popular EV brand have revealed a nightmare experience while driving at 100km/h.
Wild moment P-plater confronts driver
Dashcam footage has captured the moment a P-plater got out of his car and confronted another driver in an apparent road rage incident.
Father, kids killed in crash identified
A father and his two children who were killed in a horror Queensland crash have been identified, while their mother fights for life in hospital.
Father, kids killed in crash identified
A father and his two children who were killed in a horror Queensland crash have been identified, while their mother fights for life in hospital.
Shock as $4.4 billion EV maker collapses
A major electric carmaker, once valued at $4.4 billion, has filed for bankruptcy citing inflation woes and production problems.
‘Unsafe’: Fight erupts over bike lane
A group of residents in one of the country’s wealthiest areas has lodged a human rights complaint over an unexpected project they say discriminates against the elderly and disabled.
‘Unsafe’: Fight erupts over bike lane
A group of residents in one of the country’s wealthiest areas has lodged a human rights complaint over an unexpected project they say discriminates against the elderly and disabled.
‘Truckzillas’: War declared on US-style utes
A party leader has launched an extraordinary attack on a new breed of utes on Aussie streets, and it could spell bad news if you want one.
Footy players killed in nightmare crash
Tributes for the three men killed in a horror crash are flooding social media, with all remembered fondly by friends and family.
Dad, two kids killed in horror crash
Three people have died and another two have been taken to hospital following a horror crash on Monday morning.
Shocking video of dogs attacking posties
See the alarming moments posties have been accosted or attacked by dogs while going about their duties. Warning: Graphic content.
Aussie warns of $45k Tesla mistake
An Aussie who found a cheap second-hand Tesla online was stopped from buying it at the last moment by his mechanic who knew it was trouble.
How parking ticket led to ranger’s coma
A ‘coward’ driver violently mowed down a parking ranger and left him lying on the road with life threatening injuries after being issued a ticket.
How parking ticket led to ranger’s coma
A ‘coward’ driver violently mowed down a parking ranger and left him lying on the road with life threatening injuries after being issued a ticket.
Rags to riches: Aussie reaches pinnacle
A working class kid from Queensland is about to take on more than a dozen Formula 1 drivers in one of the world’s biggest races.
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