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MONEYPremiumMillions storm ATMs in act of defiance

Millions of Aussies are expected to flock to ATMs all over the country to withdraw cash today, as part of a major campaign to keep the option viable.

Alexandra Feiam and Cameron Micallef

West Australians are being encouraged to consume at least two servings of seafood every week in a new push for people to boost their fish intake.

Just keep swimmingVideoCommentsThe new health advice telling West Aussies to eat more fish

REVEALED: See how eating more fish could reduce risks of cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s and dementia, as well as improving foetal brain development during pregnancy and supporting cognition during ageing. 

Brooke Rolfe

Shoppers are urged to buy smart electronics now as a global RAM shortage hikes prices.

BusinessRAMageddon! Why phones and laptops are about to cost more

Australian shoppers are being urged to buy smart devices like phones, laptops and other smart devices now before a global shortage of computer memory threatens to double prices by the end of the year.

Ryan Johnson

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

StarsPremiumYour horoscope for Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

Kim Fairminer

A memorial to the victims of the Port Arthur massacre stands near the shell of the Broad Arrow Cafe. (Robyn Grace/AAP PHOTOS)

Lifestyle'Words of love' to mark three decades since Port Arthur

The 30th anniversary of the Port Arthur mass shooting will be marked by a commemoration at the site, a speech from a survivor and a moment of silence.

Ethan James

2026 Volkswagen Tayron 150TSI Elegance

ReviewPremium2026 Volkswagen Tayron 150TSI Elegance review

The Volkswagen Tayron is the fresh-faced replacement for the Tiguan Allspace and it presents cracking value... at least based on its purchase price.

Max Davies

A new $800m plan to boost the nation's minimum fuel reserves has been put forward by the Coalition. Image: NewsWire

POLITICSPremiumCoalition’s $800m plan to solve fuel crisis

The Coalition has unveiled its $800m plan to secure fuel reserves and provide an additional 1bn litres of storage, amid ongoing fallout from the Middle East conflict.

Emma Kirk

Perth is set to enjoy a further drop in fuel prices on Monday, as the cost at our bowsers gradually begin to fall since the war in the Middle East began at the beginning of March.

OpinionVideoCommentsDavid Koch’s 11 clever ways to save $50 a week on fuel

DAVID KOCH: While we can’t control global oil markets or volatile price cycles, we can take some practical steps to ease the financial squeeze.

David Koch

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HEALTHNew health alert for Aussie capital

Health officials have issued a health alert for an Aussie capital after a returning traveller visited multiple locations while unknowingly infectious.

Tia Clarkson-Pascoe

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NewsPremiumGWM working on Australia-bound diesel hybrid, diesel PHEV powertrains

GWM has been working on diesel hybrid and diesel plug-in hybrid powertrains for six years, and they're due for launch in 2027.

William Stopford

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NEWSCouncil’s vow after Maccas’ court win

Defiant residents say their fight is “far from over”, after a McDonalds was given the green light to build on the world’s “coolest” street.

Tia Clarkson-Pascoe

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NewsPremiumGWM’s V8-powered Toyota LandCruiser rival a chance for Australia

GWM is working on not one but two V8 engines, even as the Chinese automotive industry continues to embrace smaller or electric-only powertrains.

William Stopford

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NewsPremiumZeekr gunning for the Germans and their performance arms with new plug-in SUVs

The Chinese brand has lofty ambitions to take on BMW and Mercedes-Benz – including their respective M and AMG performance brands – with the 8X and 9X.

James Wong

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NewsPremiumGWM Haval H7 Plus expected as new seven-seat SUV option for Australia

GWM is expected to add another boxy SUV to its local lineup, but while the Haval H7 Plus looks like the Tank 300, it's a very different beast.

William Stopford

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NewsPremium2026 GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEV ute detailed, soon to go BYD Shark 6 hunting in Australia

GWM will be the only brand in Australia to offer two separate plug-in hybrid utes. The Cannon Hi4-T will join the Cannon Alpha PHEV later in 2026.

William Stopford

Amazon Australia country manager Matt Benham.

RetailCommentsPremiumOnline behemoth Amazon racks up another $1b in sales locally

Amazon Australia is ramping up its status as a threat to local retailers as the tech behemoth banks nearly another $1 billion in sales.

Cheyanne Enciso

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NewsPremium2026 BYD Sealion 08: New flagship SUV revealed with up to 900km of EV range

BYD has revealed its latest flagship SUV, and it's set for release in China later this year with PHEV and EV powertrains.

Max Davies

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NewsPremiumPolice launch year-long road safety blitz in Queensland

Queensland police have launched a 12-month road safety operation after scrutiny of a sharp fall in enforcement hours since 2019.

Ben Zachariah

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NewsPremium2026 Jaecoo J8 SHS seven-seat SUV to take aim at Kia Sorento PHEV in Australia

Jaecoo’s first seven-seat SUV for Australian showrooms will arrive later this year with plug-in hybrid power.

Damion Smy

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NewsPremiumBYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme: World's fastest production car confirmed for Australia – with a catch

One of just 30 examples of the 496km/h Yangwang U9 Xtreme electric supercar to be produced globally has been secured for Australia.

Damion Smy

Half of surveyed growers hold less than three weeks of fertiliser supply. Picture NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

NEWSPremium‘Continued duress’: Food shortage warning

Food shortage concerns loom, as Australian wheat and vegetable growers grapple with major fertiliser shortfalls on top of huge diesel bills.

Blair Jackson

The teens were surfing on the roof of the bus. 9News

NewsWild moment teens spotted on bus roof

Police are searching for two teenagers who hitched a ride on the roof of the bus as it drove through the city’s streets.

Alexandra Feiam

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NewsPremium2026 BYD Denza Z Convertible steps out as 1000hp Porsche 911 Cabriolet rival

A soft-top version of Denza's upcoming electric coupe has made a fashionable statement in Beijing, and could do the same in Chapel Street.

Damion Smy

Four in 10 respondents said their bank’s returns failed to keep up with inflation, meaning their savings were going backwards in real terms.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumWhy loyalty to your bank doesn’t pay

Australians are loyal bank customers often staying put for years, but new research suggests that loyalty is doing little for their wallets. 

Ryan Johnson