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.
‘Ashamed’: coalition cops blast for social media stance
The coalition's rivals are accusing it of prioritising political gain over laws that would protect Australian children on social media.
Electric car surge strains Australia’s charging network
Motorists are adopting electric vehicles in record numbers but the nation's public charging is struggling to keep pace with demand.
Fires, heat and looming El Niño menace east coast
Early spring blazes and soaring heat have put Australia's east coast on high alert as a looming El Niño raises fears of a brutal fire season.
‘Let us down’: Swans coach, captain blame five players
Sydney coach Dean Cox isn't taking any blame for the Swans scandal that has left the AFL club reeling and players potentially facing legal action.
Coalition, One Nation revive push on abortion crackdown
Conservative politicians have joined with a Christian lobby group on the lawns of Parliament House to request healthcare for babies born alive via abortions.
Fire tears through heritage-listed hotel in city centre
Police are investigating the cause of a fire that gutted a 126-year-old heritage-listed hotel, declaring a crime scene in a city's central business district.
‘Despicable’: ATO staffer faces corruption charges
An Australian Taxation Office staff member has been accused of disclosing information to organised crime associates as part of a joint investigation.
‘Quite distressing’: man convicted, horses euthanised
More than 20 horses have been euthanised after a man neglected animals on his property for months, leading to suspended jail sentences.
Triple murderer launches appeal days after sentencing
A triple murderer sentenced to at least 40 years in jail has launched an appeal over his conviction and what is believed to a record sentence.
Boats seized, mud crabs freed in seafood sting
Fisheries engaged in black-market seafood operations have been put on notice after a raft of prosecutions.
Old-fashioned spray sparks life into AFL three-peat
Hawthorn await at the MCG after the Lions, spurred on by an old-school coaching spray, rediscovered their best at the Gabba to trounce Adelaide.
Warriors moved to Eden Park for Knights showdown
The Warriors are set to break records for their biggest home crowd in a final with Eden Park the venue for the elimination final against Newcastle.
I’m ready to be Swans captain, says Gulden
Filled with pride after a gutsy finals win over Brisbane, Sydney star Errol Gulden says he's ready to fill the leadership void in the Swans' premiership push.
‘Amazing’ Kazakh downs defending champ to win US Open
Elena Rybakina has triumphed in three sets over Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title and celebrate becoming world No.1 in grand style.
Fresh ‘adult time’ pledge in youth crime crackdown
Adult time for adult crime has been pledged by the NSW opposition in a move that mimics a slogan taken to electoral victory by its Queensland counterparts.
‘Not fit to be PM’: Liberal’s feud with Hanson deepens
As a war of words between a prominent Liberal MP and One Nation grows, Pauline Hanson has been slammed as lacking the skills needed to govern Australia.
Anthropic CEO urges AI firms to slow development
Anthropic boss Dario Amodei has called on artificial intelligence companies to slow down the pace of improving the capabilities of AI models.
Drawing a line: disability arts sector fears NDIS cuts
A studio for artists with intellectual disabilities has produced an Archibald finalist but cuts to the NDIS have the arts disability sector worried.
Sore heads as Aussie NFL fans go into party overtime
Aussie NFL fans have kicked on after hosting a season match for the first time, with a sea of red and blue jerseys taking over Melbourne pubs.
Attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans more oil fears
Russian attacks kill nine, injure dozens in Ukraine
Trump triggers row by backing a united Ireland
US marks 25 years since the September 11 terror attacks
Anthropic CEO urges AI firms to slow development
Attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans more oil fears
Russian attacks kill nine, injure dozens in Ukraine
Leaders meet as wars and rivalries strain expanded bloc