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Ford big guns in price change
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (330+ words) Ford has adjusted the prices of its Ranger and Everest models in Australia as it phases out the popular twin-turbo 2. 0-litre diesel engines, and introduces more V6 variants. The pair were two of the best-selling cars in Australia in 2025. The Ranger…...
'One lecture': patchy abuse response training exposed
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (374+ words) The system combating domestic violence and supporting its victims is full of professionals ill-equipped to handle an issue some consider to be their core business, an inquiry has heard. A string of witnesses has revealed judges, psychiatrists, GPs, nurses, midwives,…...
Mitsubishi acknowledges new ASX troubles
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (730+ words) Mitsubishi has admitted the new-generation ASX is not living up to expectations as the brand loses ground to aggressive Chinese rivals in the small SUV space. "It's not desirable," Mitsubishi Australia GM of Product Strategy and PR Bruce Hampel said…...
Cops accused of over-policing famous LGBTQI district | Wellington Times | Wellington, NSW
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (439+ words) Police have been accused of aggressive and intimidating behaviour while launching raids on Australia's most famous LGBTQI district during Pride Month. Large groups of officers, accompanied by sniffer dogs, descended on "Oxford Street and its venues in central Sydney on…...
Using AI for interior design: it's a helpful tool with a few hidden traps
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (367+ words) The rise of artificial intelligence sees more homemakers turning to tech when planning interior spaces. While AI is great for inspiration, it might not match the reality of everyday living. Katherine Stanley of Cooper & Co says AI is particularly useful…...
Mideast deal gives travel firm an 'earnings tailwind"
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (415+ words) An Australian-based global travel leader hopes to get an earnings tailwind from a peace deal between the US and Iran, as the nation's travel advice for the Middle East was raised. The developments are a positive sign for Flight Centre…...
Algae bloom in Washington's repainted Reflecting Pool
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (280+ words) Work crews have poured hydrogen peroxide into the newly repainted Washington's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to combat "an algae bloom, a little over a week after it was repainted "American flag blue". National Park Service "workers were seen emptying jugs…...
China's 830k W 4 WD detailed
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (617+ words) Geely has revealed more details about its upcoming plug-in hybrid off-road SUV ahead of the 4 WD's launch later this year. Geely confirmed the boxy new SUV will produce a combined 830k W from a tri-motor hybrid system in a social post…...
The brands bucking the anti-EV trend
1+ week, 1+ day ago (435+ words) Stellantis, which owns brand such as Peugeot, Jeep, Alfa Romeo and more, has seemingly abandoned its multi-energy strategy for sub-compact new model entrants in Europe, confirming it will focus exclusively on the 'E-car' category, an EV-only'classification introduced by the European…...
Popular Euro SUV gets hybrid power in Aus
1+ week, 1+ day ago (273+ words) Mini's biggest car is getting a smaller range, as the updated model comes with less options. The Mini Countryman small SUV will also come with a mild hybrid set-up." The 2027 Countryman will start from $54, 490 (before on-road costs), but was previously…...