Mental health funding focus of Bondi attack inquiry
As a major coronial inquiry gets underway into the Bondi stabbings, a wounded security guard has taken heart from Australia's support.
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Audi’s small and spunky SUV packs a real punch
German marque Audi has created a suite of hot-rod SUVs, but the baby of the family remains one of the most memorable as it marks a decade on fun.
Dreamy cakes from a lady who dreams about cakes
As Brisbane prepares for Australia's biggest cake decorating competition, one of its biggest stars reflects on her lack of baking skills only a few years ago.
More Aussies to drive EVs but cost remains a speed bump
Two in every five Aussie motorists are expected to be driving an electric car in the next five years, even though the cost remains a hurdle for many road users.
GV60 the Genesis of a new wave of stealth rockets
It's not just the quiet, emissions-free driving that is promoting sales of electric vehicles, performance is becoming quite the feature as well.
Petrol car ban, greener taxis could halve emissions
Australians could halve transport pollution by the end of the decade and improve people's health with a new study showing the hard changes needed to get there.
Review: The Beekeeper
When cybercrime hits close to home, 'The Beekeeper' emerges from retirement, showing that Jason Statham's latest character is as deadly as he is sweet, in a tale of vengeance that's anything but sugar-coated.
Vine margins as SA premier targets Barossa AFL game
South Australia's premier Peter Malinauskas is expecting a growing economic impact from Gather Round this year and hopes to take AFL into the wine region.
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Concerns over Meta’s plan to take news out of News Feed
Social media users, as well as small and specialised news outlets, could be the big losers from Meta's plan to remove more news from Facebook, experts say.
Rock legend Barnesy makes stage return at Bluesfest
One of Australia's most celebrated singers, Jimmy Barnes, has joined local and international artists at Bluesfest for his first performance since major surgery.
‘Good to be here’: Rock legend Barnesy in stage return
One of Australia's most celebrated singers, Jimmy Barnes, has joined local and international artists at Bluesfest for his first performance since major surgery.
‘Taking year off’: gig is up for Splendour in the Grass
Splendour in the Grass has been cancelled, disappointing Kylie Minogue fans after the superstar was announced as the annual musical festival's headliner.
Accountant to the stars jailed for fleecing $2m
High-profile musicians and restaurateurs are among the victims of an accountant jailed for stealing $2 million by siphoning client money into his own accounts.
Ghosts of Celica in Toyota’s souped-up sports car
The powered-up new version of Toyota's brilliant little sports car, the GR86, is proof outright power is not the only element of a true sports car.
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‘Game-changing’ electric truck fleet launches in Sydney
The first 43 vehicles from Australia's largest electric truck trial have been unveiled in a move Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a "game-changer".
Southeastern Australia swelters as temp records tumble
An autumn heatwave in southeastern Australia has smashed records for March with extreme temperatures continuing this week in NSW , Tasmania, SA and Victoria.
Toyota strikes back at main rival with sporty new HiLux
Where else but the Dakar Rally would you go to prove your off-road capability. Toyota's new 4X4 flagship takes things in its stride.
Energy firm drives heavy duty electric vehicle plans
One of the nation's biggest power distributors has started adopting electric trucks as part of a plan to drive change in other firms.
Pokies can’t be banned, should be reduced: unions
The peak body for NSW unions has called for the removal of 25,000 poker machines over the next five years to better align numbers with those in other states.
You name it, Alfa Romeo nails it with the Tonale
It's one of the worlds best-loved automotive brands, but Alfa Romeo has added in plenty of good sense into its new Tonale SUV.
Escape to the country cools off as cost of living bites
Internal migration has dropped as fewer people make the move between the cities and the regions, but those who are escaping the rat race are going to the coast.
‘Like winning Eurovision’: interpretive dance scientist
A Sydney-based biologist has taken out a global award that asks scientists to harness the power of interpretive dance to convey complex research.
Toyota reboots it’s unbreakable, ever-popular flagship
Toyota's LandCruiser Sahara has been a long-standing flagship for the Japanese brand, but a complete rebuild has made it an even more compelling package.
Fashion industry on a ‘watchlist’ over climate impact
The federal environment minister has warned the clothing industry is on a "watchlist" as she considers intervention to reduce fashion's climate impact.
Blood, sweat and tears: veterans’ struggles laid bare
A three-tonne sculpture will carve out a space for the unseen as the Australian War Memorial turns a new leaf to shine a light on the struggles of veterans.
Fatal breast procedure was a ‘mistake,’ jury told
A botched breast augmentation that caused the death of a woman in a Sydney clinic was a "mistake" and not due to criminal negligence, a jury has heard.
Love never gets old, says director of musical Rent
Jonathan Larson's Rent was radical when it was first staged in 1996. But now that almost 30 years have passed, how does a touring production keep it fresh?
Worries about whether latest Lexus will go the distance
Lexus's new battery electric flagship model impresses in many ways, but falls short in the most important.
All-electric Benz poised to replace guzzling sibling
Emission-free motoring with a range of more than 500km is on offer from the new Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV.
Bendigo named top town on the back of Loong the dragon
Wotif has named its top ten Australian towns, with Bendigo in Victoria taking out the top spot for its Golden Dragon Museum and lively gold rush history.
‘Back to the future’ as Uber launches phone service
Like taxis before them, Uber has revealed plans to launch a phone hotline as part of a new service designed to get more seniors on board.