2026 Kia EV9 GT set to land in Australia within weeks
Orders for the 374kW Kia EV9 GT are expected to open by end of March in Australia, with pricing and specs still to be confirmed as the high‑performance SUV nears local arrival.
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Day two of renewed hunt for Dezi Freeman as police focus on remains theory
Investigators enter day two of the renewed search for Dezi Freeman, with police saying the focus is on locating possible remains as forensic work continues.
Wallabies face Hong Kong, New Zealand and Chile in Rugby World Cup group
Australia’s home Rugby World Cup group features Hong Kong, New Zealand and Chile. We explain what’s known, what’s still uncertain, and what it means for fans and players alike.
BMW Australia confirms 2026 X1 and X2 updates with PHEV and MHEV tech
BMW Australia confirms 2026 X1 and X2 updates, introducing a PHEV variant and MHEV tech across the range, with revised range estimates for the compact SUVs.
Blind spot alarm on weight-loss medications
Experts warn limited long-term data on weight-loss medications like Ozempic may leave patients vulnerable to nutritional health risks. Here’s what is known and unknown across Australia.
Hollywood Sign Trust questions CGI in Sydney Sweeney bra-stunt footage
The Hollywood Sign Trust chief says CGI was used in footage showing Sydney Sweeney hanging bras on the Hollywood Sign to promote a lingerie line, prompting questions about authenticity.
Kia EV4 Hatch GT still on the cards for Australia
Kia Australia keeps the door open on importing the European-made EV4 Hatch, including a potential GT variant, with timing and details yet to be confirmed.
Cambodia scam compound yields fraud evidence, Thai army says
Thai authorities display a Cambodia scam compound to reporters, showing rooms that mimic foreign police offices and detailing how the elaborate fraud scheme operated.
RBA to decide on rate rise as mortgage costs bite households
Australia awaits the RBA rate decision on a possible rise as mortgage costs loom, with households and markets watching closely for clues on borrowing costs.
New headgear to be tested in world-first concussion study across AFL and rugby
A world-first study tests a purpose-built headgear in elite and community AFL and rugby matches across Australia to assess potential concussion risk reduction.