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Petrol prices have hit record highs across major capital cities, with the spike in prices a result of rising wholesale costs, high oil prices and a weak Australian dollar. The national single-day average price for Unleaded 91 hit $2.17 on Friday, according to new data from Compare The Market.

They hoped that it would be their forever home when they bought it seven years ago. Now they're afraid they will have no choice but to be stuck there. For the time being, the dream cottage in rural Aberdeenshire, which Sheena Hickey and Chris Webster fell in love with on sight, has the same stunning views throughout the unspoiled countryside. However, an invasion is afoot. An electricity substation, one of the country's biggest, is scheduled to be their new neighbor. In the atmosphere over them, a network of overhead power lines would grow. They will be held in place by massive pylons up to 200 feet tall.

The price of common items has increased by 40%, with no shopping aisle spared from the consequences of inflation since 2021. As Aussies struggled with a cost of living crisis, shoppers (pictured) have been hit by higher prices on essential foods and grocery products (right). The increasing costs of everyday items in the stores have put pressure on household budgets (inset), with families being encouraged to shop elsewhere for better bargains.

The names of three men who drowned after their 4x4 were'swept away' when attempting to cross a stream. Scott Thomas Daddy, 28, from Hull, Leslie Forbes, and Kenneth Patrick Hibbins, both from York, were among the men who crashed into the River Esk at 11.48 a.m. yesterday. Mr Daddy's family said he was "a loving son, brother, uncle, and boyfriend." They said he was "always helping others" and loved 4x4, green laning, scouting, and outdoor sports as well as being a "passionate Hull FC fan" with a large circle of family friends. "He was captured doing something he loved right away, but it was too late." He had a long career ahead of him. He will always be missed by his loving family."

The three children were discovered dead in the River Esk in the North York Moors near Glaisdale at 11.48 a.m. yesterday. They were apparently part of a crew of adrenaline junkies dicing with death by navigating flooded river fords in convoy. Locals were warned that the same ford was the site of a near-morrowe in January 2021 when another four-by-four driver tried to cross it and was swept away, but the driver survived by pulling a tree branch out the car window. Jane Yendall, 60, lives in Rake Cottage with husband Steven, 61, and often hears cars roaring past to avoid the dangerous crossing (pictured bottom right): "Something like this was just waiting to happen," says the woman. These drivers do it for the fun. We get them at midnight and one of clock in the morning'

The three children were discovered dead in the River Esk in the North York Moors near Glaisdale at 11.48 a.m. yesterday. The men were driving in a ford on Rake Lane, according to Chris Ford, who lives nearby. According to him, the river, which had been flooded by heavy rain, swept them away and carried them about 400 yards downstream. During Wednesday and Thursday, Storm Gerrit caused floods and travel chaos throughout the nation.

At 11.48 a.m. this morning, the three children were discovered dead after they crashed into the River Esk in the North York Moors. Emergency services rushed to Glaisdale, but the three men were discovered dead inside, but not before they pulled the car from the seas. The men were in an off-roading squad when they crossed a ford on Rake Lane, according to Chris Ford, who lives nearby. The river was flooded by heavy rain, he says, and carried them 400 yards downstream. Mr Ford, a firewood salesman, was dispatched to help rescue the vehicle with his tractor, but it was completely submerged beneath the sea, according to him.

When Aussies hit the road for the festive holiday season, fuel prices are forecast to rise by more than a litre in the coming weeks. In the week leading up to December 3, the average national price for unleaded petrol hit $1.92 per litre. The good news is that stocks aren't expected to reach their historic highs of September. It's likely that you'll spend money at the pump this Christmas, depending on where you fill up.

A shocking video of Australian Post staff hurling parcels into a delivery vehicle has surfaced, angering customer outrage. The trio were caught in a Sydney distribution center and were reportedly joking as they took turns tossing boxes into the back of the van. Two other coworkers can be seen enjoying the sport.

Day by day, anxiety over AI's effect on civilisation is on increasing. However, the excitement over the product's potential has also increased. It's normal to be concerned about the consequences of the spread of ChatGPT, Dall-E, and other 'deep-learning' generative AI systems that produce images, sound, and text while also aiming to profit from the boom that will be unleashed. Investors want to support the large and small businesses that will supply the 'picks and shovels,' the equipment that will enable the tech age gold rush.

Chris Ford, the man who was credited with scoring the first NBA three-pointer in league history, has died at the age of 74. In a tweet, 'Chris was adored by his family, friends, and coworkers,' his family said.' He had a lot of affection for his family, the Boston city, the fans, and the entire Celtics family.' He has always demonstrated humility and admiration for those that were fortunate enough to be a part of his life.' MORE TO FOLLOW

This week, analysts have been asking this question as the prospects for US tech giants betting on this, or some other form of life-changing innovation, suddenly appear much less promising. For the time being, Wall Street seems dissatisfied with Silicon Valley or Seattle's global 'disrupter' tech companies. In the last few days, traders have sold shares in Meta, the founder of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, as well as a leading activist in the movement who believes that the Metaverse is 'fundamental to the future.' Meta is under pressure over a $69 billion bet on this virtual reality sphere - and its ability to combat the TikTok video game's challenge to Instagram. Not only is TikTok the world's biggest social media platform, but also owned by the Chinese, as Chris Ford, the head of Sanlam investments, points out.

Since fuel tax was reinstated, motorists in several cities have a small window to fill up cheaply. According to Comparable the Market results, some retailers are charging more than a litre in major capital cities, but others are yet to raise prices. Costs could rise to 40 cents a litre in a week, potentially soaring to $2.14 a litre in the major eastern cities.

Since fuel duty was reinstated, motorists have a small window to fill up cheaply in several cities. According to Compare the Market results, some stores are charging more than $2.10 a litre across the major capital cities, but others are yet to lift prices. The increase in fuel prices came as a cost-of-living relief measure when the war in Ukraine sent fuel prices skyrocketing earlier this year.

When the out-of-control rental crisis hits a new peak, Australians are unable to pay bills, put food on the table, and even forced onto the streets. According to recent estimates by analysts Compare the Market found that 59% of renters in Australia had their rent increase in the last 12 months, causing many to be concerned about how much money will increase in the next rental increase. According to SQM Research, the average house rent in Australia's state and territories increased by 26.3 percent to $657 per week over the past week. The alarming rises in weekly rent (right), including one that revealed that their payments have increased by more than 25% per week from $460 to $610. Amy, a Cairns woman, sent TikTok (left) a teary video announcing that she is now homeless as a result of being turned down from a number of houses - laying bare the victims of Australia's broken market. People need to know what it looks like in Australia right now.' I'm three weeks out from being homeless, not because we can't afford to pay rent, but because there's just nothing available,' she said through tears.