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NewsPremiumAudi A8: Future of pioneering luxury sedan unclear

With Porsche pivoting back to petrol and plug-in hybrid drivetrains, plans for the next-gen Audi A8 have been left in a lurch.

Derek Fung

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NewsPremiumDeadline set for state’s childcare centres

The deadline has been set for thousands of childcare centres in one Australian state to make sweeping changes.

Nathan Schmidt

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

StarsPremiumYour horoscope for Thursday, November 6, 2025

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

Kim Fairminer

The high fat, low carbohydrate ketogenic diet may help people with depression symptoms, a new analysis has found.

Mental healthCommentsPremiumREVEALED: The fad-diet studies find improves mental health

The high fat, low carbohydrate diet may help people with depression symptoms, a new analysis has found.

Angela Pownall

Colin and Leanne Dowsett and Dot Elliott.

cakes galorePremiumFamily’s baking legacy lives long at Albany Ag Show

An Albany family have been stalwart competitors in the baking section of the Albany Agricultural Show for more than six decades, and they’re not ready to give up their crown yet.

Jacki Elezovich

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NewsPremiumHyundai i30’s electric replacement spied inside and out with concept car looks

Hyundai could be retiring its long-running i30 to make way for this more boldly styled electric hatchback, due in 2026.

William Stopford

Albany’s property market remains the fastest-growing in regional WA and second in the nation.

REAL ESTATEPremiumAlbany records second highest home value growth in country

Homes on Albany’s red-hot property market have recorded the fast value growth in regional WA and the second in the nation, with the latest data revealing a 22.2 per cent jump in value from last year.

Melissa Sheil

Maitland City Council is giving residents free Australian flags to proudly display outside their homes. NewsWire / Glenn Campbell

NewsPremiumAussie council’s ‘controversial’ flag move

One local council has found a way to promote Aussie pride, saying it is a ‘small token gesture’ that means a lot to people.

Emma Kirk

Montana Criddle, Glen Parsons & Harley Reid and Summer Penton & Tanya Marvelli.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconPremiumEagles stars spotted among ultimate Melb Cup social gallery

Check out some of the fashion worn by people, including footy stars, who celebrated the race that stops the nation around Perth on Tuesday.

Kellie Balaam

Angel Dominic and Charu VC.

festival of lightsPremiumIN PICTURES: Hundreds go to third Albany festival of lights

Albany’s annual celebration of the Hindu festival of lights was held on Saturday night, with Diwali Mela attracting a crowd for a night of dancing, food, colour and lights in the Albany Town Square. 

Jacki Elezovich

A woman is in a critical condition after a car ploughed through a Launceston foodcourt at lunch time. Image: ABC

NewsUte ploughs into foodcourt, woman critical

A woman has been hospitalised in a critical condition after she was struck by a ute that ploughed through a foodcourt.

Emma Kirk

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NewsDiesel-electric LandCruiser, Prado and HiLux hybrids possible as Toyota commits to diesel power

As Toyota Australia prepares to release its first petrol-electric LandCruiser Hybrid, its parent company commits to developing diesel engines.

Damion Smy

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NewsHonda closes the door on China-sourced Kia Carnival rival

It may be on sale in RHD Japan, but the Odyssey MPV won't be heading back to Australia for "a number of reasons", says Honda's local boss.

James Wong

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NewsPremiumToyota LandCruiser name to grace new car-based ute, SUV models – report

A Japanese report claims the Toyota LandCruiser family will grow with all-new pickup and SUV models based on a unibody platform.

Marton Pettendy

ASIC chair Joe Longo warned of the sophisticated tactics used to get Australians to transfer their super. NewsWire / Ian Currie

FINANCEPremium‘Catastrophe’: Watchdog’s blunt message

The corporate watchdog wants the super industry to have a good, hard look at itself following the $1bn First Guardian “catastrophe”.

Cameron Micallef

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NewsPremiumHonda here to stay in Australia, sticking with controversial 'agency' sales strategy

Make no mistake, Honda isn't planning on exiting the Australian market anytime soon – according to global execs and the local CEO.

James Wong

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UPDATEDPremiumHuge update after tradie shot dead at home

Two men have been charged with the murder of Sydney tradie John Versace who was mistaken for a gangland member.

Emma Kirk

Natasha Etschmann is worth more than a million dollars.

MONEY TALKSHow this Australian teenager purchased a house — then a second one — on an everyday income

She started with $1000 and now she’s worth more than $1 million. These are the simple rules that got her there.

Digital Staff

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NewsPremiumAustralian emissions loophole sees BYD import excess stock to get credits – report

BYD's inventories are much larger than other major brands, as the company accumulates credits under new emissions regulations for EVs and PHEVs it imports.

William Stopford

The ballerina girl presented at Perth Children’s Hospital in April 2021 severely malnourished and underdeveloped for her age.

CourtNext move for starving ballerina’s mum

A mum who almost starved her childlike ballerina daughter to death and denied her medical treatment has made a bold bid in court.

Emma Kirk

Donald Trump loves Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad.

CultureCommentsSydney Sweeney responds to Trump’s comments about her

Sydney Sweeney has finally spoken out about US President Donald Trump’s multiple comments about her, including when he called her ad the ‘HOTTEST’.

Kimberley Braddish

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NewsPremium2026 Audi Q7: Sporty new S line editions priced for Australia

The S line look is now more accessible for Audi Q7 buyers, with the sporty appearance package now paired with the two entry-level engines.

William Stopford

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NewsPremiumMajor mistake $20m Oz Lotto winner made

The lucky punter was the only division one winner on Tuesday night’s Oz Lotto – but they made a major mistake which could cost them their prize.

Alexandra Feiam

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NewsPremiumHonda says Accord, Civic future not guaranteed in Australia

Could the Honda Accord's and Civic's days be numbered in Australia? The brand's local CEO says slow sales could make for "hard decisions".

James Wong