Aussie-led solar breakthrough slashes costs
An international research team led by Monash University has developed a world-first solar cell that replaces rare, expensive metals with cheap tin oxide to dramatically lower production costs.
New rules for AI as critics lash ‘energy vampires’
Australia will introduce laws to govern artificial intelligence and data centres in less than a year, but they can't come soon enough for some advocates.
Landmark deal secures future for electric freight
Woolworths is rolling out a landmark fleet of 148 electric delivery trucks across Australia in a major partnership with Zenobē to make suburban grocery deliveries cleaner and quieter.
‘Provocative act’: PM hits out at Chinese missile test
Anthony Albanese has criticised China's testing of nuclear-capable missiles in the Pacific, saying it destabilises the region.
‘Deal with it now’: Hanson urged to sack senator
One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts should be sacked for boosting conspiracy theories and anti-Semitic tropes, his parliamentary rivals say.
How first-time homebuyers can save $8,500 in taxes
A little-known scheme allows first-time homebuyers to use their superannuation fund as a tax-advantaged method for saving for a deposit.
Queensland power prices tipped to rise under data centre plan
Queensland power bills could rise 14 per cent by 2035 if data centres are allowed to expand without being required to build their own renewable energy, a new report warns.
‘Quicksand of crime’: new youth bail law under fire
A state government's latest youth justice reform has come under fire, with critics saying it will ensure kids remain in the "quicksand of crime".
Hanson slides in the polls after voter ‘reality check’
Latest polls showing a drop in support for One Nation and leader Pauline Hanson has been attributed to a change in mood among voters.
One in 15 million: mum delivers rare quadruplets
In what is believed to an Australian first, a mum has delivered four naturally conceived, identical girls after a "one in 15 million" pregnancy.
Family hears man was fatally stabbed ‘without warning’
A man was found with a large knife and sent texts about how he stabbed someone just minutes after his neighbour's friend was fatally wounded, a jury has heard.
Safety authority grilled over pilot drug testing gaps
A senior aviation safety official has been grilled over the lack of routine drug tests for joy flight pilots amid a probe into four deaths near Sea World.
Woman dies from injuries after escaping apartment fire
Two women have fled an apartment fire that forced neighbours to evacuate before one of the escapees later succumbed to serious burns at hospital.
Man who left stepdad to rot could be paroled in weeks
A man has been sentenced after leaving his stepfather to decompose in his bed for more than a year and lying to police and family about his wellbeing.
‘Just as motivated’: Wagstaff back for 3×3 Games tilt
Basketballer Jesse Wagstaff will return for his third Commonwealth Games and says Australia will face a tough draw in the men's 3x3 competition.
Dragons finally make call on NRL head coach
St George Illawarra have ended a three-month wait to appoint Shane Flanagan's successor by handing Dean Young a two-year deal.
Manly’s silver lining amid fresh Trbojevic injury scare
Tom Trbojevic will hope to play for Manly before the regular season is over after receiving the results of scans on his latest hamstring injury.
Tigers duo headline marathon NRL judiciary hearing
Three players, including two from the embattled Wests Tigers, will head to the NRL judiciary on Tuesday night in a bid to avoid suspension.
Pauline Hanson’s high-end summer Eurotrip draws heat
Brisbane Startup Fights Food Waste One Loaf at a Time
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New UK PM picks ex-defence minister as finance minister
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed John Healey as finance minister and Ed Miliband as foreign minister.
Bid to halt Woodside gas works extension heads to court
A legal contest over the federal government's decision to grant a 40-year extension of Australia's largest gas project will head to the Federal Court.
Jewish leader details growing sense of community unease
A wave of anti-Semitic attacks has left Jewish Australians shaken, a community leader says as a royal commission turns its attention to security arrangements.
AFL legend dubs alleged home invaders ‘cockatoos’
AFL premiership coach Mick Malthouse has recounted the moment he caught three men allegedly trying to break into his home and was stabbed while letting them go.
Labor urged to hasten work on whistleblower reforms
Dozens of whistleblowers, their advocates and regulators have gathered for a symposium assessing the state of public disclosure in Australia.