Technology

Space ageSpaceX ushers in new era of US space travel

Nearly nine years after the last space shuttle flew, Elon Musk’s dream has become a reality as NASA and SpaceX successfully launched two US astronauts into orbit.

Sarah Blake in New York

Social media sensationA hit with the kids: Kevin Wilson’s TikTok fanclub

Veteran WA entertainer Kevin ‘Bloody’ Wilson may have started his comedy music career decades ago but now he has found a whole new generation of fans after turning to social media.

Steve Butler

Exclusive350,000 Takata airbag cars to escape fix

More than 2.64 million faulty Takata airbags have been replaced in Australian vehicles, but recall orders for more than 350,000 cars are expected to be waived.

David McCowen

Easy explainerHow Trump’s war with Twitter could change social media forever

Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to curb the power of social media giants. And while it faces a challenge in Congress, its success could change social media as we know it.

TechnologySA scientists find breast cancer link

South Australian scientists have discovered high levels of an obscure protein causes breast cancer to develop and grow more quickly.

Emily Cosenza

Huge rolloutThe 47 cities that will have access to ‘supercharged’ 5G

A ‘supercharged’ version of 5G that offers never-before-seen internet download speeds will become available in Australia today. SEE IF YOUR AREA IS ON THE LIST

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Exclusive investigationSecretive Aussie genius selling your photos to the world

He is a gender-fluid former model and musician, but computer geek Hoan Ton-That has built himself the world’s largest facial recognition database which he’s selling across the globe, even to police.

Ellen Whinnett

Bundle of joyThe baby roo that bounced into a WA family’s hearts

Luna was five-months-old when she was found in her mother’s pouch, who had died after being run over by a car in Esperance. Now she has a new family and is thriving.

Lucy Notarantonio

ExclusiveWA man has immune cells ‘supercharged’ to kill cancer

Guido Giorgi, who suffered from recurrent lymphoma, has received a new cancer treatment where his own cells were reprogrammed to destroy cancer cells — potentially curing his cancer permanently.

Angela Pownall

Choose carefullyWhich car colour is safest on the road?

The colour of your car makes a major difference to your safety on the road, experts say. See which car colours are the safest and which are more likely to get you into trouble.

David McCowen

AUSTRALIAN CARSHolden hit with new legal threat

Holden has been forced into further negotiation with dealers surrounding compensation for the car company’s exit from Australia.

David McCowen

‘a victory for the larrikin’Court win for BP worker who shared Hitler video

A BP worker who was sacked after privately sharing a version of a popular Hitler parody video during pay negotiations has had a win in the Federal Court.

Rebecca Le May

HilariousTelstra takes on 5G trolls

The telecommunications giant’s rollout of its 5G network means it has been caught up in a conspiracy theory involving the new technology and coronavirus.

Big investmentUS govt spends big on potential vaccine

The US government has ordered 300 million doses of a potential coronavirus vaccine to be developed by British drugmaker AstraZeneca, which it hopes to trial by October.

Annabel Ross

Job GrowthWA gets behind tech strategy

WA business leaders have backed in the Federal Government’s technology investment roadmap, highlighting the job opportunities it will create in the gas and renewable energy sector.

Kate Purnell

TelecommunicationsCargo giant Toll's stolen data on dark web

Freight and logistics giant Toll Group has confirmed data stolen from its servers a fortnight ago has been posted by the hackers on the dark web.

Luke Costin

TechnologyTwitter trials user control of replies

Twitter is considering lettings its users control who is allowed to reply to their posts on the platform.

Road tripsMost dangerous regional roads revealed

Regional travel is starting to open up around the country, allowing Australians to once again plan holidays. But here are the hidden dangers every out-of-town driver needs to know.

Dom Tripolone

TelecommunicationsChina hackers suspected in easyJet attack

Chinese hackers may be behind a cyber attack on British airline easyJet that exposed the emails and travel details of about nine million customers.

Jack Stubbs and Kate Holton

PRESTIGE CARSLuxury brands come up swinging with deals

Prestige makers backed into a corner by COVID-19 are offering ‘unprecedented savings’ as desperate showrooms look to make a deal.

David McCowen

Hackers strikeCyberattack on BlueScope hits Australian business

Steel manufacturer BlueScope has been hit by a cyberattack that has affected some of its operations, including Australia.

Steven Deare

COVIDSafeVirus app users should update for safety

Tech experts are urging Australians to not just download but update the coronavirus contact tracing app to avoid a problem where it could be disabled.

Katina Curtis

Beautiful animalsAussie snapper’s amazing shot captures hearts

An Aussie photographer’s incredible image of a dancing lemur is one of the dazzling entrants in a groundbreaking contest that highlights the plight of the world’s endangered species.

Zoe Smith

Bad reviewsHemsworth slammed over fitness app free trial

Chris Hemsworth has copped his first bad review after users of his fitness app, Centr, have complained of being charged subscription fees despite cancelling their free trial.

Stephanie McKenna