Renovation nation: Aussies plan $85b in energy upgrades
Spending on home energy upgrades such as insulation and solar panels is on the rise but renters and younger households may be left behind.
Batteries Now Make More Sense Than Ever for Qld Homes
Your roof makes cheap power at midday. Your home needs it at dinner time. A battery connects the two, and a smart one does it without you lifting a finger, helping you maximise savings.
Innovative tech funded to deliver energy transition
Australian energy companies have received federal funding to address complex problems associated with the energy transition.
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.
Australia’s AI business opportunity lies with expansion
One of Australia's major banks has told an inquiry that expanding AI models and data centres could create opportunities for local businesses to grow.
One Nation funding linked to delay in electoral reforms
One of the nation's leading public law academics has suggested electoral reforms were delayed to give major parties more time to harvest big donations.
Coal demand set to plunge as the world goes electric
Increasing global use of electricity is set to be a major focus at the COP31 summit in Turkey, but a report finds progress is falling short.
Australian tech giant taps into community solar farm
One of Australia's largest technology companies has signed a decade-long deal with a community-owned solar farm to help power a landmark building.
Stunning AFL grand final breaks TV viewing records
Brisbane's epic AFL grand final comeback triumph over Fremantle was also a big win for the Seven Network and the league, with record viewing numbers.
Mum’s tears as daughter’s brutal murder faces appeal
A man jailed for at least 25 years for slashing the throat of a young woman walking her dog has claimed the crime was no more serious than other murders.
‘Feral flesh’: pedophile screamed at before extradition
One of Australia's most notorious former childcare abusers has had vitriol hurled at him before the pedophile was extradited interstate to answer more charges.
‘Really bad’: woman driving with five kids unrestrained
A baby being held by a five-year-old was allegedly among five kids who were found to be unrestrained in a car driven by an unlicensed woman caught speeding.
Seekers star speaks out over CPAC song use
The co-authors of the classic song I Am Australian have objected to its use at a conservative conference, saying their permission was never sought.
Conservatives one, and all over the place at conference
A political conference has made an impassioned call for unity between Australia's splintered conservative parties but there was friction onstage and off.
McKenna, Kerr dazzle as Matildas run riot over Haiti
Leticia McKenna starred with two goals as the Matildas rebounded from a poor loss with a big win over Haiti as they prepare for next year's World Cup.
“Compelling” case needed for Renshaw to return to open
Pat Cummins has suggested it would take a "compelling" case for Matt Renshaw to go back to open against South Africa, after his scores of 190 and 82 at No.5.
Nervous wait for players as AFL trade deadline looms
Nick Murray, Jayden Short, Keidean Coleman, Jack Viney and Trent Rivers are the biggest names left on the board entering AFL trade deadline day.
Tyro’s second cup century on the bounce earns Bulls win
Queensland are off the mark in the One-Day Cup, but Western Australia remain pointless, after Hugh Weibgen's 103 led the visitors to victory in Perth.
Canadian writer Anne Carson wins Nobel literature prize
Going out with a bash: remote music festival calls time
Art show gives the mudskipper its moment in the sun
‘So lucky’: Kylie lights up rain-soaked AFL grand final
Mortgages, deforestation in focus at big bank meeting
Commonwealth Bank shareholders will vote on deforestation financing and hope for a positive update on home loans at an annual general meeting.
Gas lobby gets its wish as Labor changes reserve scheme
The powers of the resources minister to change how much a gas exporter must quarantine for Australian users will be curtailed.
‘Long memory’: Pacific faces decades of global warming
Cutting all greenhouse gas emissions will not immediately reverse the effects of climate change on the world's largest ocean, a study has found.
Housing supply must be fixed ‘hard way’, not with caps
The property market will likely keep slumping for almost a year, and renters are suffering, but there could be a dim light at the end of the tunnel.
Don’t become the status quo, treasurer warns Labor
Despite Labor losing political paint over its budget tax changes, the treasurer says the only way to see off One Nation is to continue the hard work of reform.
Mortgages, deforestation in focus at big bank meeting
Gas lobby gets its wish as Labor changes reserve scheme
Housing supply must be fixed ‘hard way’, not with caps
Don’t become the status quo, treasurer warns Labor
Climate change raises major disease risks for Australia