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Second largest telco in Australia goes down, grinds half the country to a halt
Australia's second largest telecommunications provider, Optus, goes down, leaving HALF the country not able to make calls, use data, or even dial 000.
Scientists discover fossil of 'giant' trapdoor spider that's absolutely haunting
Australian researchers have uncovered their fourth fossilized spider and the world's first fossil of a brush-footed trapdoor spider family, Barychelidae.
Dell forced to pay a sizable fine in Australia for offering fake discounts on monitors
Dell forced to pay $10 million Australian dollarydoos in fines for misleading customers with fake discounts for PC monitors showcasing incorrect pricing.
Radioactive capsule goes missing sparking urgent health alert
The chief health officer for the region has said at an emergency press conference that a missing radioactive capsule is hazardous to anyone that finds it.
$15,000 robot dog walks down street, gets kicked by Australian after 30 seconds
A very expensive robot dog that was being tested in Australia has been kicked by what seems to be a drunk Australian walking down the street.
Remains of ancient coral reef found in the middle of a desert
The remains of an ancient reef structure have been spotted by satellites in the Nullarbor Plain of southwestern Australia after 14 million years on land.
Even more SpaceX debris has been found after crashing on people's land
More debris from a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft that crashed back to Earth over New South Wales, Australia, has been found on farming land in the region.
UK Monkeypox cases double, new cases in US, Australia, France, & more
More cases of rare monkeypox virus have been recorded in the last week outside of Africa than since 1970 in at least 11 countries.
This Tesla will drive around Australia using only solar power
A Tesla Model 3 is being driven around Australia using only printed solar panels as part of the Charge Around Australia project.
Australian gamers are the most stressed in Australia, and I agree LOL
In a new study, the most stressed Australians are young, male, rebellious, and likely to be gamers -- writers, and the media, too.
Australia and Netherlands will go after Russia for shooting down MH17
Australia and the Netherlands will be going after Russia for its alleged involvement in the destruction of Malaysian flight MH17.
New electric 'Infinity Train' will charge itself using gravity
Fortescue has acquired Williams Advanced Engineering and subsequently announced development of its zero-emissions Infinity Train.
NASA says Tonga eruption was 500 times as powerful than a nuclear bomb
NASA's Chief Scientist has estimated the eruption power generated by the recently erupted underwater volcano located near Tonga.
Tonga hit with volcanic eruption and tsunami, 'unprecedented disaster'
A volcanic eruption spawned a tsunami that hit Tonga, and the government has described the event as an 'unprecedented disaster'.
Tonga estimates damage after devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami
An underwater volcano erupted violently, spewing large plumes of volcanic ash into the sky and sparking a tsunami that hit Tonga.
Scorching temperature sets new record for Australia
Onslow in Western Australia has had a record-breaking temperature of 50.7 degrees Celsius (123.26 degrees Fahrenheit) recorded.
Researchers drop most comprehensive image of black hole eruption yet
A ground-based telescope located in Western Australia has been used to capture an image of an erupting black hole in Centaurus A.
Exquisitely preserved collection of fossils uncovered in Australia
McGraths Flat in New South Wales, Australia, has produced thousands of recently unveiled fossils, preserved in exquisite quality.
Earth's new 'Black Box' will be around after our end, keeping records
A massive black box to preserve records of the Earth, in case of a potential climate apocalypse, is being constructed in Tasmania.
The first 'true' millipede has been discovered, breaking records
A new millipede species has been found called Eumillipes persephone, claiming the world record for the animal with the most legs.
Man finds rock, thinks it's gold, it ends up being far more valuable
A man armed with a metal detector found a heavy rock back in 2015 and thought it was gold. It turned out to be much more valuable.
NASA confirms longest lunar eclipse in centuries will happen this week
NASA has confirmed via its website that you will be able to see the longest partial lunar eclipse in centuries this week.
Female octopuses throw stuff at males who are trying to mate with them
Australian researchers have observed female octopuses throwing stuff at male octopuses who are attempting to mate with them.
Researchers find closest species to a real-life 'fearsome dragon'
Researchers have found a new flying reptile in Australia, and it's the closest thing researchers have seen to a real-life dragon.
Aftershock PC opens up huge new HQ in Melbourne, Australia
Custom PC maker Aftershock PC opens its huge new 40,000 sqft facility in Melbourne, Australia building some of the best PCs ever.
These new changes could hurt Google, YouTube searches for Australians
New regulations from the Australian government would see your data being 'handed over to big news businesses', warns Google.
Australia to launch locally-made 'next-gen' hybrid rocket in 2022
Australia expects to launch its domestically-made 'next-generation' hybrid rocket in 2022.
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World's 1st AI cameras that detect drivers using phones hit Australia
A state in Australia has equipped their cameras with AI-powered mobile phone detection.
Australian PM to BAN domains that distribute 'terrorism-level' content
Australia has begun their fight against terrorism related videos/content being distributed online.
Australian High Court REJECTS Valves appeal to $3M fine
The High Court of Australia has dismissed Valves appeal against a $3 million dollar fine.
Apple will open a new Flagship store in Melbourne, Australia
Apple is planning to open a new flagship store in Melbourne Australia in Federation Square.
Amazon launches full service in Australia
Amazon officially launch in Australia, providing competition for retailers just before the Christmas frenzy.
Tesla's battery grid in South Australia finished early
Tesla completes the massive electric battery installation in South Australia early, beating its 100-day estimate.
Qualcomm shows off 900Mbps LTE connection in Sydney
Qualcomm pushes LTE boundaries with 900Mbps connection in Sydney, Australia.
Forza Horizon 3 Xbox One Review
Forza Horizon 3 returns, this time in Australia. Does the Land Down Under make it unique enough to warrant another spin? Let's see.
'Mad Max' goes low-def in 'Black & Chrome' edition
Like your dystopia with a side order of oppression? This is your ticket!
Strap on your Fitbit to raise cash for charity
Fitness tracking company launches Australian charity initiative.
Australia Post testing delivery drones
Australia Post first company to test deliver drones for commercial purposes, public trial expected later this year.
Steam's no-refund policy falls foul of Australian Government
Court action likely to force Valve to change refund policy.
Lenses get wafer thin thanks to Australian scientists
Australian scientists develop the world's thinnest lens that is one two-thousandth the thickness of a human hair.
Feeling lonely? Uber Australia offering free puppy hire today only
Uber Australia offers companies the chance to have a 15 minute puppy delivery today, you'll have to order between 12 and 4pm.
Free in-flight wi-fi offered on future Qantas flights
No longer will Aussie flyers have to pretend to be interested in a book.
OCZ expands ShieldPlus SSD warranty to now cover 99 countries
OCZ expands its ShieldPlus Warranty program by 66 countries, marking 99 in total.
OCZ Storage Solutions Expands ShieldPlus Warranty to 66 New Countries Including Australia and South East
Samsung launches third-generation Gear VR in Australia
Samsung announces Gear VR launch in Australia, available for $159 AU.